Chapter 566: Resolving the Matter

Hearing Cui Rulin say this, it seems this old bastard won't shed tears until he sees the coffin.

I, Cui Rulin, said: "You say Cui Chengshan is an honest official? Good, let me show you just how honest he is."

Tian Shi detained him for a reason, with solid evidence.

Let me show you what your son has been doing in Xue County.

After saying that, I pulled out my phone,

opened the video to show Cui Rulin.

a close-up of Cui Chengshan and his mistress Li Jia together.

Cui Rulin's eyes widened as he stared intently,

Damn, this old bastard still has the mood to watch this trash.

I killed the phone. Then I took out my notebook and opened the record of Cui Chengshan's bribery to show Cui Rulin.

Cui Rulin merely glanced at it.

Then he said: "It looks like my son is really done for."

"It's not just appearances; he's truly finished. Tian Shi already knows all this and has finished investigating. The woman involved with your son is named Li Jia,

she's also in Tian Shi's hands, with both human and material evidence. So tell me, does your son still have a chance to escape?

You used Li Ming's matter to stir up trouble, then went to the media to blow things up, pressuring Tian Shi,

to push Tian Shi out, you thought your son's chances would improve further.

Your Cui Family's power would grow stronger.

Cui Rulin, you know that people at Tian Shi's level always have backers and support from above.

I originally didn't want to get involved in this, but you used Li Ming,

so I had no choice but to get involved.

I came to you to discuss how to save your son, but you instead tried to drive me out directly,

"Not recognizing people like this isn't great, is it?" I looked at Cui Rulin.

Cui Rulin immediately broke into a grin,

"Brother Jianqiang, I blame my old eyes for not seeing you're from Tian Shi. I apologize here."

After saying that, Cui Rulin actually dropped to his knees before me.

This old bastard truly lives up to being a chameleon.

In a short while, he's already shown several colors.

He knelt before me, showing he's the type who jumps at any opportunity.

I didn't pull Cui Rulin up; I just let him stay kneeling.

Cui Rulin felt a bit embarrassed, thinking I would reach out to pull him up.

I smoked, looking at him with contempt,

and said nothing.

The atmosphere was a bit oppressive.

"Brother Jianqiang, I've knelt, begging your forgiveness. Forgive my foolishness, and forgive my son's foolishness as well."

Please, say a few good words in front of Tian Shi to get my son and son-in-law released." Cui Rulin pleaded with me.

"What good is pleading with me? I'm not the boss, look at what you've done,

retired, you should just enjoy your old age, but you insist on stirring trouble, creating messes you can't clean up.

You think the Cui Family, with many people and great influence in Zaocheng, can do as you please,

but what are you really? Look, you're a rabble, unable to even defeat a brute like Shi Yong."

"Brother, what's a brute?" Shi Yong asked at that moment.

"Don't interrupt, a brute is a hero. You were just saying where we left off." Shi Yong's interruption made me lose my train of thought.

"Praising me as a hero?" Shi Yong continued.

"Someone like Shi Yong, you can't even handle him, yet you still want to mess with Tian Shi—how naïve. Tian Shi has never really clashed with you,

it's just been tolerating you. But you think Tian Shi is easy to bully, so you used Li Ming to stir trouble, then went to the media to blow it up, making Tian Shi's life difficult.

You yourselves aren't clean either; a single word from Tian Shi could land your son and son-in-law in jail.

If he investigates further back ten years, I believe even a retired old man like you would end up inside.

Kong Shi has already gone in, so you think you're clean? Cui Rulin, am I right?"

Hearing me say that, sweat poured down Cui Rulin's face, his nose twitching nonstop.

"He who knows the times is a true man. You, too, are a notable figure in Zaocheng.

I've come representing Tian Shi to talk with you.

Are you going to hold onto what you have now, or let the higher-ups confiscate everything?"

"Of course, I'll hold onto what I have. Brother Jianqiang, tell me what to do—I'll follow you." Cui Rulin said sincerely.

"That's right, your attitude needs to be sincere. Otherwise I won't solve the problem. Get up—you're old, kneeling too long could cause an accident I can't afford."

Cui Rulin shakily rose from the ground.

"Shi Yong, get a stool for Old Master Cui, we need to sit and talk." I instructed Shi Yong.

Shi Yong brought the stool over,

Cui Rulin hurriedly said to Shi Yong, "Thank you, Brother Shi Yong."

Shi Yong waved his hand, saying magnanimously, "Old Master Cui, I've sworn brotherhood with your nephew Cui Chenglong, so I can't be called your brother."

This Shi Yong even beat Cui Chenglong until he was missing teeth, yet claims they're sworn brothers—quite the character.

Cui Rulin took the stool and sat down,

"Brother Jianqiang, I am willing to receive your instruction."

I also sat down,

"It's not about receiving instruction; I just want to chat with you. How nice that would be, but you insist on shooing me away, making the whole big fellow uneasy."

"My fault, I was looking at people with a dog's eye. At that time, I thought you were no longer the chairman of Da Heng Group, and your relationship with Kong Shi was also very poor, so I doubted your purpose."

"My brain really should be on medication," Cui Rulin sighed.

"Old Cui, may I address you like this? We have met before, even shared a few drinks at a table; although we aren't that close, we are familiar."

You previously oversaw industry and inspected the company.

In terms of old ties, we can be considered old friends.

But today there is no old sentiment between us any more; we can only speak of the matter at hand.

You just said you want to hold onto what's in front of you,

so whatever I say, you must listen.

"Of course I will listen, Brother Jianqiang. My son and son‑in‑law are both in Tian Shi's hands; I can't afford not to listen. The little braid is in someone's hands; if he grabs it, our whole family is finished."

"Very good, you have that awareness, well done."

"First, you will no longer intervene in Li Ming's matter; after he is released, do not incite him to cause trouble again. Can this be done?"

"Yes, you can rest assured; I will definitely be able to do it. Brother Li Ming isn't detained; once he gets out, I will never contact him again. On this matter, I will absolutely obey you," Cui Rulin guaranteed.

"I heard you also contacted the media, intending to expose Li Ming's case and reveal Tian Shi's dirty information. It looks like you plan a mutually destructive outcome," I said with a smile.

"What? That's all that kid Cui Chenglong did. He knows a few media people and thinks he can settle the Zaocheng matter."

"Sigh, regarding this, I can tell Cui Chenglong to stop contacting the media and stop stirring things up."

"We will definitely be honest," Cui Rulin said pitifully.

"Exactly, if you do this, I can report to Tian Shi."

"Everyone, don't make it so rigid; if it becomes too rigid,"

"I believe your Cui Family will die a terrible death."

"Everything should be turned from big matters into small, small matters into nothing; do not alarm the media. The media's job is such that they would be afraid if the incident stays minor; without news, they have no meals."

"Old Cui, you can also accomplish this, very good,"

"Then can your Cui Family in the future heed Tian Shi's words, letting him feel at ease in Zaocheng?" I looked at Cui Rulin and asked.