Chapter 554: Contact Ruan Wei

"I just ask you—are you going to do it?" I asked Shi Yong.

Shi Yong hesitated for a moment,

"I'll follow you, brother. If you say to go ahead, I'll go ahead. Besides, my deal with Cui Chenglong is just that."

"Didn't you say you became sworn brothers with him?"

"\"Swearing that thing is all a scam—just drinking for a drink, prostitution for a hookup, nothing serious, \" Shi Yong said indifferently.

"So are you still in contact with that Cui Chenglong now?"

"No, we haven't had any contact since the incident. That guy is very influential," Shi Yong said.

"You take some time today to get in touch with him,

invite him for a drink and have a chat with him," I instructed Shi Yong.

"\"We're not supposed to go after his uncle; if I keep in touch with him, wouldn't that expose us? \" Shi Yong worried.

"I told you to get in touch, not to proactively tell him we're going after your uncle; your contact with him is just a chat.

"Gather some intel, understand? Knowing yourself and the enemy is the only way to be invincible. Right now we have no clue about the Cui Family's situation," I said.

Shi Yong nodded,

"Got it. I'm the type of undercover who specializes in gathering intel."

"That's kind of it, and another thing: Hou Laoban, you should stop harassing him from now on. He's not an ordinary person. Got it?"

"Got it. I've known it for a long time—Hou Laoban isn't ordinary. He's much older than me, lived that long, unless he has some special ability," Shi Yong said.

Shi Yong's words never stray from his trade; as soon as he opens his mouth, it's always about that, really infuriating.

"Enough, Shi Yong, be serious. I didn't let you go after Hou Laoban for a reason, and you don't need to ask why. In short, stop joking with him from now on."

"Alright, brother, I'll follow you, I won't joke with him anymore. Damn, that old guy fooled me. Brother, there's another thing I really can't figure out—why are we going after the Cui Family?" Shi Yong asked again.

"Shi Yong, did you know Li Ming has been detained.

The reason he was detained is that Cui Rulin was behind the scenes inciting Li Ming to cause trouble.

They want to use Li Ming's case to blow the matter up,

If the situation escalates, it will be detrimental to us.

It's only just settled for a short while; if the media's attention is drawn, all our past incidents will be resurfaced.

Think about what will happen to Wen Han's side.

What will happen to Li Ming later.

Therefore, we must eliminate this matter while it's still in its budding stage." After I finished speaking, I took out a cigarette and tossed it to Shi Yong.

Shi Yong took it, blinked his small eyes, and thought for a while,

"Tomorrow then, it looks like that Cui Rulin kid must be dealt with.

If we don't go after them, they'll go after us,

and it's also detrimental to Brother Li Ming. Brother, I'll go find Cui Chenglong to gather info right away." Shi Yong finished and stood up.

Shi Yong is just fine, he follows my orders without needing much explanation.

Let him first gather some information, then we'll talk.

Feel out the Cui Family's foundation.

Then I'll figure out a way to deal with the Cui Family.

After a quick wash, I suddenly remembered something,

That is, while chatting with Xixi, I learned she met a boyfriend online, and he makes a living in the south selling paintings.

I don't know what kind of person this boyfriend of Xixi is,

But I always feel that Xixi's boyfriend isn't very reliable.

First, they met online, where all kinds of people exist.

Second, this man is relatively handsome, while Xixi's looks are average.

The difference is obvious.

Also, Xixi spends half of her monthly salary on her boyfriend.

It's been over a year; a man spending his girlfriend's money is expected, but such a man is no good.

Xixi actually doesn't understand society deeply,

She graduated from university and went straight to work, probably never dated. Coupled with family issues, such a girl is prone to unrequited love.

It makes her an easy target for scammers; I worry Xixi might meet a con artist who swindles both money and sex.

But that guy is in the south, and I haven't been able to go south to investigate.

If I meet the man in person and talk to him, I could instantly judge what kind of person he is.

I thought of someone who could help me with that.

Who?

Ruan Wei.

The city where Xixi's boyfriend lives happens to be the same city as Ruan Wei.

That makes it much simpler.

You should know Ruan Wei is well‑connected in that city; investigating someone isn't hard for him.

I decided to have Ruan Wei look into this man.

After breakfast, I found the phone number Ruan Wei left for me.

Ruan Wei said this number will stay active, and whenever I need his help, I can contact him directly.

His fate is the one I set free.

I owe him a debt.

I quickly went over.

The phone rang, and after a moment Ruan Wei's voice came through the mobile.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Ruan Wei, I am Zhao Jianqiang."

"Ah, Zhaodage, is it really you?" Ruan Wei asked over the phone.

"It's really me; I have nothing else going on right now, I thought of you and gave you a call. You're doing well in the south now." I said.

"Doing well. Zhaodage, I've also been affected a little, given that the Liu Shiru matter is involved, but our Ruan family's influence here is strong; no one dares to mess with us. So, there's nothing major."

"Zhaodage, I admire you greatly; Liu Shiru is no match for you at all. And the Zhou Family? Even less so."

"You easily toppled them."

"I've figured it out; from now on I'll keep hanging out with capable people like you, Zhaodage." Ruan Wei flattered over the phone.

"Ruan Wei, don't praise me; I don't have that much ability, it was just a coincidence. As long as you're safe and sound, that's all I want. I was worried Liu Shiru might implicate you, but it seems I overthought it." I laughed.

"Thank you, Zhaodage, for caring about me. My life was saved by you."

"I am eternally grateful to you. Zhaodage, when will you come to the south? Let's meet and discuss how to make a fortune."

"Let's do it when I have time; I have something I need your help with now." I said.

"Zhaodage, whatever it is, just arrange it; I'll give it my all." Ruan Wei said.

"Help me investigate a person who lives in your city. I'll send you his photo and name on your phone shortly. See what he does; I need to know." I said.

"Okay, Zhaodage, as long as that person lives in this city, I will surely find out. Send me the photo and name, and I'll get back to you in three hours." Ruan Wei said confidently.

"Alright, Ruan Wei, thank you for the trouble." I said.

"You're too polite; being able to serve you, Zhaodage, is my honor." Ruan Wei said politely over the phone.

I hung up the phone, then sent Xixi's boyfriend's photo and name via my mobile.

Not long after, I received Ruan Wei's reply.

Let Ruan Wei handle this investigation.

Of course, staying in touch with Ruan Wei, having him investigate Xixi's boyfriend—this is just a minor matter.

I also need Ruan Wei's help with other things.

Let's wait until Shi Yong finishes contacting Cui Chenglong before we talk about this.

At that moment, my phone rang,

I saw it was Ru Meng calling,

"Ru Meng, what's up?"

"Dad, where are you? I can't see you at all. Tomorrow school starts; are you still going to take me?" Ru Meng complained over the phone.