Chapter 741: Meeting Xu Feng

The next morning, I took Li Jia to Huaihai.

When we arrived in Huaihai, I first contacted Kang Yali,

and asked her when to meet.

Kang Yali said 11 a. m., at the Silver City Hotel.

I'm familiar with the Silver City Hotel; last year I met Niu Ju here.

I just don't know what kind of feeling Kang Yali will have meeting Niu Ju again.

I believe that in Kang Yali's mind, Niu Ju is merely a pawn to be used.

Perhaps Niu Ju intends to use Kang Yali, but didn't expect that Kang Yali is also using him.

In a small conference room of the Silver City Hotel,

I sat on the sofa waiting for Kang Yali and the man called Xu Feng to arrive.

The time soon reached 11 o'clock.

The conference room door swung open,

"Husband, did you get any sleep on the plane?" Kang Yali came in, arm linked with a man.

The man was tall, his face a bit gaunt.

He wore gold‑rimmed glasses,

his hair was slick and part‑styled in the middle, looking almost unbearable.

Just like the creamy young male lead you see in movies.

He was draped in a black windbreaker.

The man didn't answer Kang Yali, and after entering, began to scan me and Li Jia up and down.

Kang Yali hurried forward to stand in front of him,

"Husband, let me introduce you,

this is Zhao Jianqiang, the Jianqiang brother I have mentioned to you many times."

"Hello, Mr. Zhao. I am Xu Feng," Xu Feng said, extending his hand.

"Hello, Mr. Xu, welcome to Zaocheng—no, to Huaihai," I said with a smile.

"They're practically the same, who is this lady?" Xu Feng asked me about Li Jia.

"Let me introduce her: she is Li Jia, head of the Zaocheng tourism project development team," I introduced Li Jia.

"Hello, pleased to meet you, Team Leader Li," Xu Feng shook hands with Li Jia.

"I'm also pleased to meet you, Mr. Xu," Li Jia shook hands with Xu Feng,

and then shook hands with Kang Yali,

"Hello, Ms. Kang."

"Hello, Team Leader Li," the two women also briefly shook hands.

Everyone took their seats as host and guests.

After sitting, I took out a cigarette and offered it to Xu Feng.

Xu Feng waved his hand and said,

"Mr. Zhao, I don't smoke. I suggest you don't either, because smoking is bad for the body."

"No wine, no deal; no smoke, no talk. That's the rule here. Whether the body is healthy or not depends not on wine or smoke, but on mood."

"Mr. Zhao, that's a lofty argument. But doctors say smoking and drinking affect health," Xu Feng said, adjusting his glasses.

"The doctors are both right and wrong.

Some matters depend on the person, and health is no different.

One cannot categorically deny it.

For example, smoking can make the body feel comfortable and relieve emotions, thus helping health.

Alcohol is similar; it can release emotions.

"Mr. Xu, now that you're in Huaihai, you must follow our arrangements."

Our Zaocheng is close to Huaihai, so we're almost hosts.

"I'd like to extend some host courtesy," I took out another cigarette and offered it to Xu Feng.

Xu Feng, embarrassed, reached out and took the cigarette.

but did not put it to his mouth.

Kang Yali then said, "Brother Jianqiang, you should also cut back on smoking.

We're in Huaihai not to smoke your cigarettes."

"Ya Li, you said that. We've known each other more than a day or two. What kind of person am I, you don't understand?"

"We treat friends who travel a long way with utmost dedication," I glanced at Kang Yali.

"I know that."

"Husband, don't listen to Brother Jianqiang's hype."

"Let's discuss the real matter."

"So, Mr. Zhao, I heard from Ya Li that you have already signed that contract," Xu Feng asked.

"Yes, I have already signed it," I said, looking at Xu Feng.

"Then how is this equity being handled?" Xu Feng did not avoid my gaze.

"As for handling it, I have already withdrawn from Da Heng Group. Regarding the equity, you can go to Da Heng Group for clarification.

Anyway, I don't have the ability to give you equity," I explained.

"This matter arose because of you; saying it like this is a bit of shirking responsibility, isn't it?"

"You and Ya Li were already familiar, so a promise should be kept, not shirked," Xu Feng said calmly.

Damn, you said that.

What does that mean?

I looked at Kang Yali again.

Kang Yali just smiled at me.

"Ya Li, coming to see Mr. Xu today is giving you face.

The matter, how it was said yesterday,

I told you very clearly.

What about my responsibility, what's going on with this, you know better than I do.

This contract was fabricated from nothing.

What responsibility am I supposed to bear.

If that's what you say, then there's no way for us to negotiate.

"Mr. Zhao, don't get agitated. Legally, your signature means you must assume responsibility. It doesn't matter whether you're currently the chairman.

The important thing is who will be responsible for this.

You should know I came here to resolve this; Mr. Liu has already assigned me.

I think Mr. Zhao knows it clearly in his heart.

That is the four hundred million shareholding of Da Heng Group,

You do have a way to resolve it.

"What way do I have to resolve it?"

It was fake from the start; Kang Yali set a trap on purpose, using deception she first fooled Sun Dajun,

and later deceived me as well.

"Mr. Xu, there are some matters I cannot resolve."

I still say this: if you want money or shareholding, go straight to Da Heng Group.

It has nothing to do with me.

"Kang Yali, don't just smile."

"You handle your own affairs and explain it yourself," I said angrily, looking at Kang Yali.

Kang Yali still smiled,

"Brother Jianqiang, don't be angry; I know this is fake, and at that time I deliberately deceived Sun Dajun.

When we signed yesterday, I also explained it to you.

It was just fake, but we have to treat it as real for handling.

My husband came all the way from the south,

just to resolve this matter.

Husband, share your opinion.

"My opinion is that this contract must be fulfilled; otherwise it's just a piece of paper—what meaning does it have in our hands?"

"I want to hear Mr. Zhao's view on how it can be fulfilled," Xu Feng said, looking again.

Damn, these two are deliberately kicking the ball back and forth.

"I don't know how to fulfill it, but I've already signed.

If we keep dragging this out, it becomes meaningless.

"Li Jia, let's go," I said, signaling to Li Jia.

Li Jia quickly stood up from the seat.

"Brother Jianqiang, look at you—still that irritable temper.

We are discussing.

How about this, Jianqiang, why don't you accompany the two of us to Da Heng Group for a trip?

Just to prove that such a thing exists.

"The rest you don't need to ask about," Kang Yali said, immediately smiling and pulling my hand.

"Want me to accompany you to Da Heng Group? Sure. I recall you told me that after the four hundred million shareholding, you'd give me

Today, Ya Li, I also won't refuse you.

If you produce fifty million, I'll

If you agree, I'll go.

If you disagree, this matter has nothing to do with me.

After I finished speaking, I stubbornly walked out.

"Brother Jianqiang, why did you change your mind? Yesterday you didn't say that," Kang Yali said, looking at me.

"Yesterday, you also didn't say that. Everyone's changed. Discuss with your husband; if it really doesn't work, you can discuss with Mr. Liu again.

Go, Li Jia.

After I finished, I walked straight out the door. Li Jia followed me out.

Leaving Kang Yali and Xu Feng cooling off there.