Chapter 733: The Liu Family Enters the Game

After Liu Yong finished speaking, his face turned serious again.

His eyes glared at me, his eyebrows twitching.

From his countenance, anyone whose eyebrows twitch while speaking is a ruthless person.

Such people are extremely domineering.

I calmly stared at Liu Yong without speaking.

"Zhao Jianqiang, are you trying to toy with our three families at your fingertips?

Our Liu Family has enjoyed prominence in society for decades and has never been manipulated.

Your ideas are too childish, kid," Liu Yong said angrily.

I took a drag of my cigarette and watched the inflamed Liu Yong,

then said,

"Mr. Liu, if you think that way, I have nothing to say.

The Liu Family is vast and its business is huge; Elder Liu is also a founding veteran of the enterprise, giving him a very high social standing.

However, Elder Liu has always been in the south, and his involvement in Sijiucheng affairs is limited.

To say I manipulate the Liu Family, Mr. Liu cannot afford such jokes.

What ability does Zhao Jianqiang have to do such a thing?

I am just an ordinary person, merely trying to make my own life a bit more stable.

Mr. Liu's experience is richer than mine.

His perspective is broader than mine.

I am here to deliver wealth; I know this amount of money is nothing to Mr. Liu.

Please, Mr. Liu, do not speak of us that way,

if Mr. Liu is unwilling to join the game.

I will not explain anything further.

Also, I want to say that the Wang Family has already extended its hand into Huaihai.

Hao Tao has already said that their next step is to take over Huaihai,

relying on Zaocheng's Da Heng Group, then move outward.

The Wang family's hand has already reached out. Since there is no Zhao Jianqiang, and no wealth we brought today,

I believe the Liu Family and the Wang Family will still encounter each other.

After such an encounter, Mr. Liu's matter in Huaihai becomes complicated.

As for me, Zhao Jianqiang, I am just a minor figure.

It feels that our cooperation yields more benefit than harm.

Of course this is my personal view.

Mr. Liu stands at a different height, so his ideas differ.

Therefore, for some matters, please consider them yourself, Mr. Liu," I said calmly.

I finished speaking without lowering my head,

my eyes directly stared at Liu Yong.

I recall He Zuming telling me that when facing people with this countenance, one must dare to meet their gaze.

Only then can one say one's heart is blameless.

If you merely dodge his gaze,

then he will doubt your motives.

We stared at each other.

Neither of us spoke.

Another minute passed,

Liu Yong laughed heartily, "Zhao Jianqiang, I really admire you.

I mean, reviving Huaihai Ancient City so well, capturing Hao Tao so smoothly,

truly capable.

Clearly you want to draw our family into the game, yet you speak so self‑righteous.

Zhao Jianqiang, on some matters you're right, on others you're not.

It's the Wang family's hand that overreached.

Their family has also become arrogant, believing everything belongs to them, which is unacceptable.

Some things cannot be done recklessly.

If our elder were alive, he wouldn't dare act recklessly,

but once our elder is gone, damn it, the Wang clan dares to run amok.

That's where you are right.

As for the wrong parts, you don't understand the Liu Family,

Hmph, who says we don't want to join? Actually I've been watching Da Heng Group for a long time.

Since the recent incident with Da Heng Group, we've been keeping an eye on it.

We just haven't found a suitable opportunity yet.

These four hundred million aren't a small sum.

Wen Han would definitely be unwilling to part with it,

The future development of Da Heng Group is unpredictable.

Our Huaihai building materials, combined with Da Heng Group's real estate business,

this will generate endless money in society.

The wise change with the times; the knowledgeable adapt to each situation.

Things change from moment to moment.

We must keep up, otherwise the Liu Family will fall to a second‑tier household.

They will have no standing in society at all.

Such status comes from nowhere; besides power, it also requires financial backing.

Zhao Jianqiang, I was just testing you.

You are more formidable than I imagined.

Facing my questioning, you are neither servile nor arrogant,

and you meet my direct gaze with courage, showing the strength of your heart.

A person's greatness lies not in the body but in the heart.

As long as the heart is strong, it surpasses everything.

Today, we are speaking here.

I want to tell you that in this situation, the Liu Family has already settled.

And that woman named Yang Tao, I will have Zhuang Shi protect her.

As for you, you now belong to the Liu Family. From now on, let Zhuang Shi handle anything for you.

When Liu Yong said that, I hurriedly replied, "Mr. Liu, thank you for the compliment; I still stand by that saying.

I am just an ordinary person who happened to be drawn into this situation by chance. There's nothing I can do.

I can only strive to survive in this chaotic mess.

I want to tell you that I belong to no one.

I only act as myself.

Do you understand what I mean?

Hearing me say that, Liu Yong became displeased,

"What's the matter, Zhao Jianqiang? You doubt that the Liu Family cannot protect you."

"That's not what I mean, Mr. Liu. Listen to me,

I am naturally free,

Over at Wen Han's side, he wants to treat me as one of his own. Wang Ge is the same. And now, you, Mr. Liu,

then I am stepping on three boats.

People say that even stepping on two boats can easily lead to sinking,

so three boats are even more likely to sink.

I am not anyone's person,

I am simply a person who works for my own benefit.

Or, you could say I am someone who pursues profit above all. I hope you, Mr. Liu, can understand my sincere intention.

"Haha, I understand, Zhao Jianqiang. You mean you follow no one; you listen to whoever offers the most profit. Is that correct?" Liu Yong asked.

"Yes, Mr. Liu, that's exactly what I mean."

"Then, let me ask you, what is your profit? After bringing the Liu Family into this situation.

What are your thoughts on Da Heng Group?"

"I have no thoughts; I'm speaking honestly. I have already given up on Da Heng Group; it has no relation to me. No matter what the future holds, I will not take part in Da Heng Group's affairs."

What I'm thinking about is the future development of a tourism project in Zaocheng.

That is my greatest profit.

I will devote all my strength to it.

This requires Zhuang Shi's and your, Mr. Liu's, support.

I have only one request," I said earnestly.

"That's a very simple matter.

First, finish the Da Heng Group business before we discuss further.

Then have Yang Tao hand over the genuine contract to Zhuang Shi.

Next, I will have Zhuang Shi go to Da Heng Group for negotiations," Liu Yong said.

"Mr. Liu, I can arrange for Yang Tao to hand over the contract, but she still needs a sum of money; this woman wants to use the genuine contract to earn some money for her retirement.

I have mentioned this to Wen Han before, but Wen Han is reluctant to give her money.

Mr. Liu, look at this expense," I said deliberately.

"How much?" Liu Yong asked.

"Fifty million," I said.

"Fifty million invested yields a four‑hundred‑million return, which is already quite good. Wen Han is petty. What can he achieve?" Liu Yong said, spreading his hand.

"Then I'll go back and tell Yang Tao to hand the genuine contract to Zhuang Shi. That's all. Thank you, Mr. Liu, for giving me a meeting time, for letting me meet you, and for hearing your teachings," I said politely.

"Zhao Jianqiang, don't rush off; an old friend wants to see you," Liu Yong said, then clapped his hands.

At that moment, the door to another room in the hall opened.

A person stepped out from inside,

When I saw them, I was greatly startled.

I never expected to encounter this person here.