Chapter 752: Discussing with Boss Hou

After Hou Laoban finished speaking, I burst out laughing and said, "Hou Laoban, you think that's a small mistake, but in Wen Han's eyes it's a big mistake."

You have to know, that woman Yang Tao ran away from you, and after she ran,

she started spreading rumors outside, claiming you colluded with her and planned to demand four hundred million from Da Heng Group.

That's a problem; Wen Han will think you deliberately let Yang Tao escape. What do you suggest we do?"

"Nonsense, that damn woman, really can talk shit, I didn't team up with her.

She's nothing. Damn it, as long as I catch her again, I'll definitely kill him." Hou Laoban cursed Yang Tao fiercely.

"Alright, Hou Laoban, watch your language.

The Bodhisattva is here." I laughed.

"Sin, sin." Hou Laoban quickly pressed his palms together and repented to the Bodhisattva.

Then he asked me again,

"Jianqiang, where did this Yang Tao run to, how did you know she was spouting nonsense outside?"

"I don't know where this Yang Tao ran, but those words came from Tian Shi and me; maybe you should ask Tian Shi.

Ask him about Yang Tao's whereabouts." I deliberately shifted the blame onto Tian Shi.

Hearing that it was Tian Shi who said it,

Hou Laoban's expression grew even more solemn.

Then he suddenly slumped onto the couch.

You have to understand that the weight of Tian Shi's words is different from mine.

Hou Laoban remained silent.

"Hou Laoban, this time Wen Han is coming. He'll definitely hold us accountable. First is the matter of you letting Yang Tao escape and then teaming up with her.

Second is the matter of me sending people to demand money from Da Heng Group.

Sigh, we're both in the same boat." I said, looking at Hou Laoban.

"What can we do, Jianqiang, am I doomed?"

"Where did Tian Shi get this info, why does every mess get pinned on me?" Hou Laoban was about to cry.

"Why are you crying, Hou Laoban, it's not a big deal.

Let's discuss what to do."

"What else can we do, I'm finished." Hou Laoban then cried loudly.

This Hou Laoban is really a sissy.

He's still in the mood to cry now.

"Alright, crying won't solve anything, even the Bodhisattva cried. Hou Laoban, it's not time to cry yet.

Come, I'll discuss something with you that can keep you safe." I gestured for Hou Laoban to lean his head forward.

Then I leaned over Hou Laoban's ear and spoke.

After hearing me, Hou Laoban was stunned,

"Jianqiang, this means we've fallen out with Wen Han.

If we fall out, will something big happen?"

"We've burned our boats. Anyway, death is inevitable, might as well die gloriously.

As long as Wen Han dares us to strike, I won't be polite to him.

What's there to fear? This isn't Four-Nine City.

If Hou Laoban gets into trouble, I'll take the hit; you just need to help me.

I, Zhao Jianqiang, have never feared anyone in this life.

I've endured for a long time.

"Hou Laoban, there's no other way but to go hard on this." I said firmly to Hou Laoban.

"Jianqiang, I'm worried we won't be able to subdue Wen Han and he'll arrest us." Hou Laoban still worried.

This Hou Laoban is so motherly in his actions, really annoying.

"Hou Laoban, here's the plan: we prepare. If he makes a move against us, we can't let him just cut us down."

"Fine, that's the only way. Then we'll do as you say.

What if Wen Han doesn't listen to me?" Hou Laoban asked again.

"Find a way to make him listen. Alright, stop nagging.

By the way, this must stay secret.

If you leak it, you'll be the first to leave. You know what kind of person I, Zhao Jianqiang, am." I threatened Hou Laoban deliberately.

Hou Laoban looked at my expression,

then said, "Don't worry, betraying you doesn't benefit me."

I smiled without replying and called Xiao Long into the room,

"Xiao Long, from now on you'll stay with Hou Laoban. Keep protecting him at all times, understand?"

Xiao Long understood my meaning as soon as he heard me.

He immediately went to Hou Laoban's side,

"Hou Laoban, my master said to protect you, so I'll stay by your side twenty‑four hours, protect you constantly, first hand over your phone."

"Jianqiang, do you think this is necessary? Besides, I already said I trust you. If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have let you come early." Hou Laoban said anxiously.

I shook my head,

"Before the matter is resolved, I trust no one.

Hou Laoban, in these times, I only trust myself."

Give the mobile phone to Xiao Long; rest assured he won't use it without permission. Whatever call comes, he'll make sure you can get in touch.

We've already cooperated; you need to show sincerity.

Hou Laoban, let me reiterate: the people we're dealing with aren't ordinary.

Hmph, a slight slip and we'd all die," I said coldly.

Hou Laoban hesitated briefly, then handed the phone to Xiao Long.

From his expression I could see he was somewhat regretful.

Regret comes too late.

I know Wen Han is coming in a hurry and will definitely go after me, because I took Kang Yali to Da Heng Group to demand money without even notifying him.

It shows I have no regard for him at all.

I believe he's already angry.

So have Hou Laoban inform me.

Alright, fortunately he warned me in advance so I could make a contingency plan.

Make use of Hou Laoban.

Prepare to use this chance to turn against Wen Han.

Of course this isn't the best moment to turn hostile,

Anyway, a good opportunity won't announce itself to me.

It's already like this; no need to keep hiding.

After all, I've signed off on eight hundred million yuan of equity.

How can such a matter be explained?

Moreover, Wen Han is a petty, narrow‑minded person.

I must think ahead of him.

I'm in Zaocheng, holding the advantage of time, terrain and people.

What are we afraid of?

I couldn't care less about him.

No matter how powerful he is, he can only bring a few people from Sijiucheng.

Besides, he never imagined I've already prepared to turn hostile.

After leaving Hou Laoban's house,

I quickly called Ding Li,

and asked him to bring the Security Team from Qi He Kuang.

These guards are people who have followed me to Huaihai and have earned money there.

Whenever anything arises, they will protect me without hesitation and obey my orders.

Ding Li said, "If the Security Team is short‑handed, I can bring workers from the mine over."

"No need, the Security Team is enough. Ding Li, bring Shi Yong over as well, and also fetch some Yellow Medicine used at the mine."

"Alright, Zhao Ge. As for the phone tapping, I'll have someone else handle it. What's the Yellow Medicine for?" Ding Li asked.

"You don't need to ask about that; it has its own purpose," I said.

After contacting Ding Li,

I called Xiao Shitou again, asking him to pick Ru Meng up from school,

since Ru Meng can't attend school for now; have Xiao Shitou take her to the countryside of Niushiling.

Also Zhou Wei's protection,

have Xiao Long contact Fang Rui. By the way, Ya Ling is fine; I sent her to the hospital.

I need to set everything up before Wen Han arrives.

Just wait for Wen Han to come.

Ding Li arrived with over twenty guards,

I've already discussed with Hou Laoban; these guards will be reassigned as hotel security.

Upon arrival they change clothes first. All the main areas have been set up.

Shi Yong came to my side at this moment,

"Brother, is something big going to happen tonight?"

"Yes, Wen Han is coming tonight. I've already decided that tonight we'll turn hostile with Wen Han," I said, looking at Shi Yong.

"Turn hostile," Shi Yong said, then pulled out a cigarette and handed it to me.

"Brother, are we going to seize Da Heng Group?" Shi Yong asked.