Chapter 712

I heard Zhuang Shi say that Wang Ge was going to go after him, and I was a bit confused.

Isn't Zhuang Shi backed by the Liu Family?

Is it that even Wang Ge isn't afraid of the Liu Family?

I then asked Zhuang Shi directly,

"Zhuang Shi, I want to ask: aren't you backed by the Liu Family in the South? Doesn't Wang Ge know? The Liu Family's power is on par with the Wang Family.

He dares to go after you; that doesn't mean he's not at odds with the Liu Family."

After I finished speaking, Zhuang Shi didn't speak immediately; he took a drag of his cigarette,

then said: "Yes, Jianqiang brother, you know quite a bit. My backing is the Liu Family.

This Liu Family is also a founding elder.

And they have already taken deep root and flourished in the South.

Wang Family, however, is a rising force,

I won't elaborate further here. You can investigate at your own pace.

In the current society, everyone has their own sphere of influence,

If you don't touch mine, I won't touch yours.

If the Zhou Family's reach isn't far enough, you won't ally with the Wen Family to deal with them.

However, some people become too inflated.

They think they can do anything, believing they are still the top dog in this area.

In recent years, the Wang Family has been bolstering its own strength.

They have reached out to me,

found an agent in Huaihai, and it is said that this agent is a relative of their family.

The Wang Family's intention is to target the heavy‑industry foundation of Huaihai City.

They want to scoop a big profit in steel.

In the future, real estate will be the development direction for every city.

To develop real estate, one must first lay out the building‑materials sector.

In our north, Huaihai City's steel can claim about half the market. The Wang Family has long coveted this piece of meat.

However, constrained by the Liu Family, they have never acted.

In October last year, the Liu Family's elder passed away.

That means one of the founding elders is gone.

With the Liu elder gone, the Wang Family's attitude toward the Liu Family changed.

As long as the Liu elder was alive, the Wang Family would have some reservations,

now it's different; with the Liu decision‑maker gone,

and on top of that the three Liu brothers are not united.

The elder's death sparked a three‑way fight among the brothers over the inheritance, causing a split.

Among the three brothers, the eldest is weak, no longer concerned with worldly affairs, and has gone abroad.

The second brother had past incidents and setbacks, so he also settled abroad.

Only the third Liu brother remains at home to hold things together.

Sigh, the third Liu brother is a lone hand; the Liu Family's power is rapidly declining.

After the Wang Family learned this news, they began to lay plans in Huaihai.

They started arranging representatives to look for opportunities,

their goal is clear: to bring me down.

Then have the agent replace me. Jianqiang, everything I'm saying is the truth."

After Zhuang Shi finished speaking, he sighed helplessly while smoking.

I didn't expect trouble for the Liu Family; with the Liu elder gone,

the Wang Family struck directly.

But this is an opportunity for me, because after all it's the Liu Family; even a starving camel is larger than a horse.

As long as I can ally with the Liu Family, certain things will be advantageous to me.

After I heard Zhuang Shi finish speaking,

I asked: "Zhuang Shi, may I ask, didn't you report the Huaihai matter to the third Liu brother? This should be the time for the Liu Family to step forward."

"Of course I reported it to the third Liu brother, but that guy is very slippery.

Since the elder left, he has become much more restrained.

Now facing the Wang Family, he is somewhat hesitant to act.

He even lets me handle it in my own way.

He says that when trouble arises, he bears it.

Sigh, how does he bear it.

These are just evasive words.

I am now in a deadlock.

The Wang Family has already got Huaihai in their grasp. They have found a suitable agent.

Even if I were to side with the Wang Family now, it would be too late.

When the Liu elder was alive back then, he was the most averse to the Wang Family.

I firmly support the Liu elder.

I often clash directly with members of the Wang Family at work. The Wang Family hates me to death.

I didn't expect the Liu Family patriarch to leave so quickly,

so abruptly.

He left before he could finish setting up the scheme.

He left a mess, and his sons are also incompetent.

They don't dare to step forward.

It only makes it hard on us, the ones who originally supported the Liu Family.

Jianqiang, you understand what I mean, right? I have no way back left.

Retreat means death—ruin and disgrace.

Here, making someone ruin and disgraced is far too easy.

But I don't want to surrender like that; I still want to resist.

The third son of the Liu Family won't speak up; if something goes wrong, he'll take the blame.

Hmph, I'll see—if something goes wrong, will the Liu Family stand up? Zhuang Shi said directly.

I didn't expect there to be so many issues on Zhuang Shi's side, so difficult.

Not inferior to me.

So sometimes you can't judge by appearances. On the surface, everyone seems to be doing fine.

Only by looking into their hearts do you find that everyone has it hard.

At this moment I said directly,

"Zhuang Shi, then what do you need me to do?"

"Jianqiang, do you dare to strike at the Wang Family's agent in Huaihai, to make that guy get into trouble.

This guy is now biting me like a mad dog,

pressing me is too uncomfortable.

I need to seize the chance to knock this guy down.

But if you go after this guy, it equals opposing the Wang Family.

Now I ask you, do you dare?

This is no child's play.

Jianqiang, if you have reservations, this conversation ends here today.

What was said above vanished like a gust of wind.

From now on we each walk our own path.

If you agree, we are friends on the same road, and can face the same problems together.

Zhuang Shi finished speaking and looked at me.

Can I still refuse Zhuang Shi at this moment?

Since Tian Shi has already discussed with Zhuang Shi, it shows Tian Shi also intends to help Zhuang Shi.

To face the Wang Family together.

I said at this point, "Zhuang Shi, thank you for your trust, to entrust such an important matter to me. I accept.

I will follow your arrangement.

Tell me what to do."

Hearing that, Zhuang Shi was very pleased.

He immediately stood up and extended his hand,

"Jianqiang brother, come shake hands."

I quickly stood up and shook hands with Zhuang Shi.

Zhuang Shi said,

"Jianqiang, how about this: this isn't the place to discuss it. When will you go to Huaihai? We'll talk face‑to‑face about how to start the work.

I have too much confidence in your ability; you'll definitely find a way to take that guy down."

"Zhuang Shi, okay, I'll wait for Li Jia to return, then I'll take Li Jia to Huaihai to find you," I said.

"Alright, make it quick.

Jianqiang, when I received the evidence about that reckless dog from you, I knew you're someone who can handle major affairs.

Alright, I'll stop the chatter.

"I'm leaving. We'll discuss in detail when we get to Huaihai," Zhuang Shi said, laughing and patting my shoulder.

I escorted Zhuang Shi out of the conference room.

Just as I was about to drive back,

Secretary Qin came over at that moment,

"Mr. Zhao, Tian Shi asks you to dine with him."

"Accompany Tian Shi for a meal," I quickly got out of the car.

"Yes, because Tian Shi has a meeting this afternoon.

He can't make it otherwise; only at noon during the meal can he chat with you.

Otherwise, he won't have time to meet you," Secretary Qin said.

"Alright, let's go, Secretary Qin," I signaled for Secretary Qin to lead the way.

Secretary Qin led me to a small restaurant in the Reception Center.

Tian Shi was already waiting for me.

In this small restaurant, the food has already been set out.

It is a simple four dishes and one soup.

There is no alcohol.

"Sit down, Jianqiang, we're short on time. Let's eat and talk." Tian Shi gestured for me to sit.

I washed my hands and then sat down at a seat.

Tian Shi served me a bowl of rice.

I quickly took it.