Chapter 758: Discussing with Zhuang Shi

Early the next morning,

My phone rang,

It was Secretary Wu calling,

"Mr. Zhao, where are you now?" Secretary Wu asked over the phone.

"Hello, Secretary Wu, I'm at the Tianlong Hotel," I said.

"Mr. Zhao, Zhuang Shi wants to see you; go directly to Room 707 of the Second Reception Center in Huaihai. Zhuang Shi is waiting for you there; you can come alone." Secretary Wu said.

"Okay, Secretary Wu. I'll be right there." I said.

After hanging up, I quickly washed up.

Just as I finished washing up, Yang Tao knocked and came in,

"Jianqiang, what exactly happened.

how did you let Ru Meng, Xiao Shitou and the others come to Huaihai?" Yang Tao asked.

"I've fallen out with Wen Han; yesterday he brought people to seize us. I had no choice but to flee to Huaihai City, and I'm about to go see Zhuang Shi." I told Yang Tao.

Upon hearing that,

"Jianqiang, what are we to do? We're all stranded in Huaihai,

did you give Zhuang Shi the genuine contract? Did he give you the fifty million?" Yang Tao said.

"I'll give it to him soon. Yang Tao, I intend to temporarily not take the fifty million." I said.

"What? No way, on what grounds do you refuse? That's my money.

Zhao Jianqiang, you can't use my money to buy favors. I disagree." Yang Tao shouted.

"Yang Tao, you're not in a position to discuss this with me now. We're under someone else's roof, with no alternative. Let's treat this fifty million as a loan from me to you; can I pay you back later?" I shouted at Yang Tao.

"No, what makes you think you can repay me? You have no money at hand right now.

Zhao Jianqiang, I say no, and it's no. Apart from this contract, I have nothing." Yang Tao shouted, not letting me leave.

This woman is really annoying,

I got angry,

I grabbed Yang Tao's arm and shoved her onto the sofa.

"Yang Tao, enough. I don't have time to wrangle with you now. If you want to die, go back to Zaocheng now; I'll have Xiao Long send you off."

Seeing my angry look, Yang Tao burst into tears again.

She cried bitterly, saying while sobbing: "Zhao Jianqiang, you're inhuman. Lao Qi is like that; what am I to do now? Who can I rely on?"

I ignored Yang Tao,

grabbing the contract, I quickly left the house.

Getting into the car, I told Xiao Long to check on Yang Tao; if he really can't, let Qiao Jie watch her, in case this woman actually runs away, which would be troublesome.

Sometimes, you can't worry too much; wrangling with this woman is pointless.

If Yang Tao dares to keep pestering, believe me, I'll knock her out with a punch.

In the face of major events, one must act decisively.

Just like when I talked with He Zuming that day, he hoped I would quickly sever ties with Wen Han.

Otherwise, it will be even harder to extricate myself later.

This time Wen Han came to Zaocheng and turned against me, which suits me just fine.

Only then would I be willing to strike hard against him.

I drove quickly and arrived at Zhuang Shi's Room 707.

Zhuang Shi looked at me,

and rose happily to greet me.

"Jianqiang, you've come. Tian Shi told me last night that Wen Han went to Zaocheng, right?"

I shook Zhuang Shi's hand,

"Yes, Zhuang Shi, I barely escaped from Zaocheng. I've already fallen out with Wen Han."

"Oh, why is that? Could you explain?"

"It's because I helped Kang Yali demand that 400 million shareholding." I said.

"I see. Kang Yali also told Mr. Liu what happened at Da Heng Group.

Mr. Liu arranged for them to return first; his idea is to wait until we obtain Yang Tao's genuine contract, then jointly demand the money."

"By the way, Jianqiang, did you bring the genuine contract?" Zhuang Shi asked with a smile.

"I have brought it, Zhuang Shi. Before handing it over, I have a request: I want to meet Mr. Liu Yong again." I said to Zhuang Shi.

"That's easy to arrange. I can contact him. By the way, you and Mr. Liu have already discussed that this contract will earn you fifty million; I originally planned to bring it to Zaocheng and hand it to Tian Shi.

so those funds will be given directly to you." Zhuang Shi said.

I shook my head,

"Zhuang Shi, this is my gift to you.

it's also meant as a meeting present for you.

Zhuang Shi, my family in Huaihai needs your protection. Since I've offended Wen Han, I can't temporarily return to Zaocheng; please help me with this, Zhuang Shi."

Zhuang Shi at this point waved his hand and said: "Jianqiang, rest assured, these are minor matters; the Wen family's influence hasn't yet reached Huaihai.

With me here, I will absolutely guarantee the safety of your whole family."

Having heard Zhuang Shi's words, I felt relieved.

Now, I can only place my hopes here.

I looked at Zhuang Shi, then took out the genuine contract from my bag,

I placed both of my hands into Zhuang Shi's hands.

"Zhuang Shi, this is the genuine contract from Yang Tao; take a look."

Zhuang Shi took it and glanced at it,

then placed the genuine contract on the table.

"Jianqiang, Tian Shi has explained everything to me. The Wen Family will definitely seek revenge against you this time.

You gave this to me, which means you trust me.

Last time when you gave it to Kang Yali, you asked her for fifty million.

Why didn't you ask me for that fifty million? Were you worried I'd find a way to take it away?"

Zhuang Shi asked directly.

"Zhuang Shi, I told you this is a gift from me; since it's a gift, there should be no money involved.

The contract with Kang Yali last time, that money must be paid,

and there are still unresolved conflicts between her and me.

Moreover, I took that fifty million from Kang Yali's hands, almost didn't take it out of Huaihai. This woman actually sent someone to tail me."

"It's astonishing that this happened. First, let me clarify: this wasn't done by Mr. Liu. Liu would never do such a thing for that amount of money.

His target is the Da Heng Group.

As for the tailing, I personally judge it to be the personal act of that woman, Kang Yali.

Some things are just like that; after all, that woman follows Liu,

I can't say much either." Zhuang Shi said seriously.

Hearing Zhuang Shi say that, I thought inside, could it be the Liu Family's doing? No one can say for sure. But it's certain that Kang Yali is selfish.

Perhaps it really was her.

Since the money is already in hand, I don't need to ask anything else.

"Thank you for the reminder, Zhuang Shi; I now know what to do," I expressed gratitude to Zhuang Shi.

"You're welcome, Jianqiang. As for contacting Mr. Liu, leave it to me; I'll arrange for him to meet you as soon as possible.

There's another matter I want to explain to you,

Going without returning is impolite.

Since you gave me the genuine contract,

I must also show my appreciation,

Yesterday I spoke with Tian Shi; regarding the preliminary funding for your Xue County tourism project, I can invest fifty million up front.

When construction officially begins, I'll increase my investment.

Consider it support for you and Tian Shi's venture," Zhuang Shi said with a smile.

"Thank you so much, Zhuang Shi, for the trust in me and Tian Shi," I quickly expressed my gratitude.

"Ah, Jianqiang, these are minor matters; we are family, we don't speak as two separate households.

You have contributed so much for me in Huaihai,

I know it in my heart. Revitalizing Huaihai Ancient City lightens the burden on my shoulders immediately.

And the matter of Hao Tao, you intervened to help.

Between us, we will grow even closer.

Jianqiang, these are extraordinary times. For now, don't bring up Kang Yali's past.

You understand what I mean; speaking too much could easily damage the harmony."

I of course understood Zhuang Shi's meaning, and nodded toward him.