Chapter 558: Let Ruan Wei Come to Zaocheng

After hanging up Wen Han's call, I let out a long breath.

It seems Wen Han believed Xiao Yue's words.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have sought an expert to treat Zhou Wei.

With Wen Han helping to find an expert from Sijiucheng, I believe Zhou Wei's recovery is imminent.

I feel very relaxed,

All my thoughts now are on Zhou Wei; as long as he wakes up, this is more important than anything else.

Let's wait for the Sijiucheng expert to examine Zhou Wei's condition before we decide.

I drove back to the Zaocheng Grand Hotel,

Shi Yong had already gone out.

I took out my phone, found Ruan Wei's number, and dialed it.

The call connected shortly after,

"Hello, Brother Zhao."

"Ruan Wei, do you have time these days? I want you come to Zaocheng to help me with a few things." I said.

"Brother Zhao, I've been bored stiff these days, idle all day. I'll drive over today; how many people should I bring?" Ruan Wei asked.

"We don't need many; just need elite troops." I said.

"Don't worry, Brother Zhao; my men are all professionally trained, can fight and brawl, are brave and resourceful, know how to surveil and tail, they know too much—I won't belabor the point." Ruan Wei said excitedly.

I smiled,

"Good, then bring them over. Tell the brothers not to come to Zaocheng for nothing."

"Oh, Brother Zhao, never mention money to me. If you bring up money, that would be treating me as an outsider; this is my way of repaying your lifesaving kindness." Ruan Wei said.

"Alright, let's talk about that later. Come directly to the Zaocheng Grand Hotel. Let me know roughly when you'll arrive so I can make arrangements." I said.

"Around tomorrow morning; we'll buy plane tickets now." Ruan Wei said.

After hanging up Ruan Wei's call, I started scheming how to deal with that old fox Cui Rulin.

Where is his weak point?

How can I make him shut up quickly?

I was smoking in the room, pacing back and forth, my mind constantly thinking about this.

It must be done without anyone knowing.

What method should I use?

After thinking all day, I still couldn't come up with a good plan.

After a simple meal at the Zaocheng Grand Hotel, I wanted to go downstairs to get some fresh air.

Having felt stifled all day in the room, going out to clear my mind is the best way.

The weather outside is really nice; it's September, the most beautiful season of the year.

The weather is no longer scorching,

people are willing to go out and stroll.

I was wandering back and forth on the streets of Xin Cheng, still thinking about the Cui family's affairs.

Wen Han also called and asked me to help Tian Shi; it seems Tian Shi also reported the Cui family's matters to Wen Han.

Actually, Tian Shi shouldn't say that; he can't even handle this small matter,

Wen Han would then think him incapable.

Even if Wen Han is your backer, you can't report everything; you can't rely on his support for everything.

That's absolutely unacceptable; a backer should function at critical moments.

This Tian Shi is also a cautious and careful person.

I help Tian Shi out of personal feelings; I'm quite willing to help him,

helping him benefits me as well—why not?

Moreover, many future matters will need Tian Shi's help.

Mutual trust between us is the best.

When I have time, I should also think of a way to remind Tian Shi not to report everything to Wen Han.

One must prove oneself with one's own ability.

These words should be given to Tian Shi as a reminder at an appropriate time.

I wandered outside for a while,

seeing that it's almost ten o'clock, I don't know if Shi Yong has returned from outside.

He had no movement all day; I don't know what he's been busy with.

I returned to the Zaocheng Grand Hotel,

Shi Yong had already come back,

reeking of alcohol again.

No need to ask; this guy drank a lot again.

As soon as Shi Yong saw me enter, he immediately exclaimed excitedly: "Brother, do you know who I drank with today?"

"Who else but Cui Chenglong?"

"He and others—you guess." Shi Yong said, pretending to be profound.

"I won't guess; if you have gas, let it out; if you have something to say, say it."

"Brother, we're people of status." Shi Yong laughed.

"Damn your status, stop nitpicking. Hurry up and speak." I was getting a little angry.

"Good, brother, your temper is really quick. I said, today I'm drinking with Cui Chengshan."

"This Cui Chengshan is Cui Rulin's son. He was brought here by Cui Chenglong, who came specially to visit me. He wants me to help him." Shi Yong said proudly.

"What do you want me to help him with?" I asked.

"Wasn't it said yesterday that Cui Chenglong wanted to meet Mao Hai? I brought Mao Hai along. This Cui Chenglong is willing to pay one million to have Mao Hai follow Tian Shi."

"And only if you obtain valuable information will there be a monetary reward."

"Cui Chengshan also said, he has already contacted several major media outlets."

"These media will come as soon as possible to investigate Li Ming's affair."

"Brother, what should we do?" Shi Yong said.

"This Cui Chengshan is Cui Rulin's son; he serves as county magistrate in Xue County. Cui Rulin mainly wants to promote his son."

"It seems Cui Chengshan is an important person."

"He has already contacted the media. We need to act quickly on this."

"Shi Yong, what did Mao Hai say? Has he agreed to Cui Chenglong?"

Shi Yong shook his head,

"For such a thing, Mao Hai doesn't dare to act rashly. He's afraid of making money but having no life to spend it. Mao Hai said he'll go back and think about it."

"Let's do this: you go tell Mao Hai tomorrow to tentatively agree to Cui Chenglong."

"Let Mao Hai earn this one million first." I said.

"Brother, how dare Mao Hai go investigate the boss of Zaocheng? I estimate he wouldn't agree." Shi Yong said.

"Listen to me finish: let Mao Hai first agree, you tell him, I guarantee he'll earn this one million."

"If he can't earn this one million, I'll provide the money myself."

"But Mao Hai must follow our orders." I said to Shi Yong.

"I understand—are we supposed to let Mao Hai pretend to agree with them, then think of a way to confuse them, right?" Shi Yong said.

"Shi Yong, you've finally understood—that's the meaning. As for what information to convey to them, we'll decide on this."

"Anyway, they have no way to verify it."

"Right, you go to Xue County tomorrow to find Cui Chengshan."

"Get close to him, see if we can find out what car he drives, where he lives, that kind of information." I said.

"Brother, are you going to move against Cui Chengshan?" Shi Yong said.

"Cui Rulin has retired after all, just an old man; we have few ways to deal with him. But Cui Chengshan is different—he is Cui Rulin's precious son, he is the future of the Cui family."

"They have placed all their hopes on him."

"We will act against him; as long as we take down Cui Chengshan, others basically won't need to be questioned, including that Cui Rulin, who will even voluntarily admit defeat." I explained to Shi Yong.

Shi Yong nodded after hearing me finish.

"Brother, are you going to kidnap Cui Chengshan? Let Mao Hai keep Cui Chenglong and them in check, then you make your move. Is that right?"

"Shi Yong, that makes sense. But we won't kidnap Cui Chengshan—what's the point in kidnapping him? That's illegal, and we don't do illegal things." I laughed.

"Brother, with you saying we don't do illegal things, what meaning does this life have?"

"I follow you just to live without restraint."

"I feel very free." Shi Yong sighed.

"Alright, Shi Yong, what freedom—life fundamentally has no freedom."

"People must be constrained; this constraint is both morality and law, otherwise people are no better than beasts. I'm not talking with you anymore, let's wash up and go to sleep." I said, finishing with a yawn.