Chapter 757: Seeing Tian Shi Wants a Contract

After everything was set up,

I immediately contacted Tian Shi,

Just before leaving, there were some matters I needed to discuss with him.

Upon hearing this, Tian Shi promptly asked me to meet him in his office.

When I arrived at the office, Tian Shi asked anxiously,

"You fell out with Wen Han."

"Yes. He and I have already turned hostile; we're now enemies," I said.

"What exactly happened? Explain it to me in detail," Tian Shi said, pulling out a cigarette.

I then proceeded to recount the whole cause and effect of the incident to Tian Shi in detail.

After I finished, Tian Shi remained silent.

He smoked, stood up, and paced around the office.

After a while,

he finally said, "Jianqiang, trouble has arrived."

"Indeed, Wen Han certainly won't take this loss.

After he leaves Zaocheng, he'll definitely take revenge on me.

I've already thought of that."

"Have you taken proper precautions?" Tian Shi asked, looking at me.

"I'm planning to take my family to Huaihai City.

Now the only thing that can protect me is Zhuang Shi in Huaihai," I replied, looking at Zhuang Shi.

At that moment, Tian Shi looked up toward the window,

"Jianqiang, I estimate Wen Han's revenge on you will be overt.

His father will step in, and then have me investigate you.

And then deal with you through official channels."

"Tian Shi, I've already thought it through. He can only do it this way—probably a covert move, because he's afraid he can't deal with me. If it's an overt move, I can't stand up to him," I replied.

"I didn't expect you and Wen Han to fall out so quickly; I thought it would take some time."

"Since Wen Han has already acted, I have to respond; there's no other way.

Now is the right moment to deal with Wen Han, especially since Wang Ge hasn't returned from abroad yet.

I can now focus all my attention on confronting Wen Han."

"Have you contacted Zhuang Shi?" Tian Shi asked.

"Not yet. By the way, I'll give the contract to Zhuang Shi; consider it my token of good faith to him."

"Alright, I'll inform Zhuang Shi later and tell him not to come tomorrow.

Take it tonight and head to Huaihai," Tian Shi said, smoking.

I stood up at that moment,

walked over to Tian Shi's side,

"Tian Shi, there's one more thing; I wanted to tell you in advance—you'd better sever ties with the Wen Family."

"Jianqiang, what do you mean?" Tian Shi asked warily.

"Tian Shi, I'm afraid Wen Han's father being removed will affect you," I said seriously.

"If it affects me, that means you have a way to deal with Wen Han's father," Tian Shi said, looking at me.

I shook my head,

"Tian Shi, it's still too early to say. There are some matters I haven't discussed with the Liu Family yet. Only after I finish talking with them will I know their stance and whether I can handle the Wen Family."

"I feel the Wen Family's influence is waning, so Tian Shi, I don't want any of this to involve you."

"You should know that from the time we met to our cooperation, it has been very pleasant."

"And the tourism project in Xue County hasn't started yet."

Hearing me say that,

Tian Shi was deeply moved,

"Jianqiang, thank you for thinking of me. Rest assured, my dealings with the Wen Family haven't gone too deep.

We've only had normal interactions.

Moreover, I act uprightly and honestly, and I'm not afraid of any investigation.

I'm going to the Provincial Capital tomorrow to discuss things with Zhu Sheng."

"Alright, Tian Shi, when the time comes let Zhu Sheng give you advice; you know he has experience in this area," I said, taking a drag of my cigarette.

Tian Shi nodded,

"Jianqiang, you can go to Huaihai and hide for a few days.

If there's anything I need to do here in Zaocheng, just tell me directly."

"Tian Shi, have Li Jia start preparing the tourism project development for Xue County.

Let Li Jia handle the planning and the preliminary demolition matters.

We should proceed separately.

By the way, I have a brother named Shi Jinhe; he has been studying ancient architecture with me for a long time in Huaihai Ancient City.

He can assist Li Jia," I told Tian Shi.

"Alright, I'll assign Li Jia to these tasks tomorrow.

What about Qi He Kuang? Do I still need to send someone to manage it?" Tian Shi asked.

"No need, I've already had Xiao Feng return from Hainan. Besides, Ding Li can manage remotely. There's also one person—Tian Shi, please arrange someone to watch him, don't let this kid run away," I suddenly thought of Zhao Jie.

We've all gone to Huaihai; what if this kid runs away?

He's my money bag, after all.

"Who is this person, is it important?" Tian Shi asked.

"Very important; his name is Zhao Jie."

"Who is Zhao Jie? How come I've never heard of him?"

"He's Zhou Renfeng's son; he was originally called Zhou Jie. After I got him out of Sijiucheng, I renamed him Zhao Jie," I said with a smile.

"He is Zhou Renfeng's son. So the missing son of Zhou Renfeng is in your hands."

I hadn't thought of that.

I thought this kid had gone abroad. What is this kid doing at the mine?" Tian Shi asked.

"He's working down in the shaft as a miner; I'm afraid that after we all leave, this kid will seize the chance to run away.

One must know that this kid has something very valuable that can be excavated," I said.

"I understand. Fine, leave it to me. This kid can't run away," Tian Shi said.

With Tian Shi's arrangement, I felt much more at ease.

After I received the genuine contract from Tian Shi's hand,

I shook hands with Tian Shi,

and then said goodbye to Tian Shi.

I took advantage of the night and drove rapidly toward Huaihai.

Arriving at the Tianlong Hotel where Yang Tao was staying in Huaihai, it was already deep night.

Qian Niang had not rested yet,

having seen me return, she immediately found me,

"Er Hai, what's actually going on?" Qian Niang asked, looking at me.

"Mother, sit down; I've been making you worry."

"Sigh, at that time I hadn't thought they'd go to Niushiling," I said to Qian Niang.

"Sigh, Er Hai, we just settled down, and trouble strikes again; who did you provoke this time?

Weren't you the one who left Da Heng Group?

Why haven't they let you go yet?" Qian Niang asked, puzzled.

"Mother, how should I tell you? Do you still remember that girl who came last time?"

"Yes, I remember; her name is Xiao Yue. Didn't I persuade her to leave?" Qian Niang said.

"Yes, you made her leave. Yet they still don't believe me,

they think I will still seize back Da Heng Group.

Only if I disappear from this world can they be at ease.

So, Mother, there's no way.

I can only cope.

If I don't cope, they'll make me vanish.

Even you all would suffer along with it.

"Believe me, this is only temporary; as long as we get through these days, it'll be fine," I explained to Qian Niang.

After hearing my explanation, Qian Niang fell silent,

after a while she said, "Sigh, when will this ever end."

"Fine, Er Hai, you're tired too; rest early. I'm going back."

Qian Niang stood up and left my room.

I escorted Qian Niang all the way back to her room.

As for Qian Niang's sigh, I could only be speechless.

There's nothing I can do,

I don't want to involve Qian Niang and the others, but many things are beyond my control.

Who made me Zhao Jianqiang? Who put me into this circle, making it impossible to escape even if I try?

Back in my room, I couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

I was very irritated.

Life had just settled, yet I'm on the run again. Just as Qian Niang said, when will this ever end.

I looked at the suddenly pitch‑black night sky. I don't know what tomorrow will bring.

I also don't know what the future holds; could I be like this forever?

I believe it will never be forever.