Chapter 794: Acting Together

Liu Yong heard me finish speaking, then also laughed loudly and said: "Jianqiang, the way you say that really has a bit of the meaning of an old man herding cattle,

However, I see this old man isn't herding cattle; he's selling cattle. Look at how happy he is—no need to ask, he's making money selling cattle.

Sigh, you know? He's a contemporary master; a single painting goes for several million. I hear he works on an assembly line.

He can paint dozens of such old men in a day. Damn, this old guy's got money.

I looked at Liu Yong and smiled, saying: "Hmph, which is closer, name or self? Which is more, self or possessions? Gain or loss, which is illness? Great love entails great expense; hoarding much leads to grave loss. He's even painting Laozi—Lao Zi, over two thousand years ago, already warned later generations that fame and profit cannot be pursued excessively; excess brings disaster. Mr. Liu, don't you think I'm right?"

Liu Yong clapped and said: "Jianqiang, absolutely right. The principle that hoarding much leads to grave loss—I estimate that surnamed Fan doesn't understand this.

Otherwise, he wouldn't paint like this.

But he's now enjoying life; nobody can do anything about him.

He has fine wine, famous cigarettes, and beautiful women accompanying him.

Does he still care what others think?"

"Mr. Liu, he does care—he cares a lot.

We Chinese place importance on judging after death.

Although he's alive, don't be fooled by his enjoyment of life; in fact, his deepest pain is how people will judge him after his death.

So he desperately packages himself as a Confucian scholar, a national learning master, an art master, a model of humanity, and so on,

So that future generations will forever love him, and also ensure his works are passed down for a thousand years.

He will seize any opportunity to boost his reputation, or speculate.

In this way he puts himself on a moral high ground,

So that people look up to him and think his enjoyment of life is deserved.

Hehe, but he doesn't know that contentment brings no disgrace, knowing when to stop brings no danger, and can last long.

Believe it or not, before long he'll be reeking all over the streets.

While alive, people will curse him; after death he'll become a laughingstock,

not a notable figure anymore.

Who would still hype him?

By then, whoever hangs his painting will feel nauseous. You agree, Mr. Liu?"

"Exactly, that's the principle. Someone, throw this painting away—no, hang it in the bathroom. Don't hang it here to embarrass us and affect our talk." After Liu Yong finished speaking, he clapped at the doorway.

Soon a person came in and took the painting away.

"Jianqiang, have a seat; we won't look at the painting, otherwise this thing will really affect our conversation." Liu Yong pointed at the sofa and said.

I sat down,

"Mr. Liu, our meeting this time isn't just to talk about paintings, is it?"

"Of course not. We have important matters to discuss." After saying that, Liu Yong handed me a cigarette.

I took it,

"Mr. Liu, speak plainly about what's important; I like to get straight to the point."

"I like your character, Jianqiang—you never hide anything. Well then, I'll speak directly: I want to deal with the Wen family.

And I want to put the Wen family in a deadly situation.

Last time you had Ding Li give me a USB drive.

I've already looked at the contents of that USB drive.

It's evidence of his old man taking bribes.

But, you know, the old Mr. Wen,

someone in his position—who would handle him?

I've been thinking about this problem,

So we must unite with others and act in concert to overthrow the Wen family.

Jianqiang, a few days ago I told you the truth,

I had thoughts of backing down then,

because facing the Wen family, I didn't have full confidence of victory.

During this period Wen Han also called me,

admitting his mistake and willing to negotiate with me.

He agreed to pay eight hundred million yuan in contract funds.

But I want more.

If he gave me the entire Da Heng Group, maybe we could reach a settlement.

Sigh, this guy, waffling and hesitating, ultimately went to an extreme.

Then I have no way to turn back.

I've already made one mistake; I can't make a second.

After Liu Yong finished speaking to me, he lit a cigarette and started smoking.

"Mr. Liu, as long as you make up your mind to deal with the Wen family, you will surely win." I looked at Liu Yong and said.

"Jianqiang, tell me your reasons." Liu Yong said.

"Because the Wen family has no foundation. That's one reason,

second, Wen Han is vicious and likes to deal harsh blows; he doesn't even let those around him off.

third, Wen Han is stingy; if he weren't stingy, perhaps he'd be the one sitting here talking with you instead of me.

Their family has these three flaws,

You think, defeating them isn't easy, right?

How far can a family without a foundation go,

and how many people will help them.

If one is treacherous, even his subordinates are spared; how many people will be loyal to him.

Everyone only pretends to fear him on the surface, but deep down they may all be hoping for his death.

Wen Han's stinginess makes it hard to make friends in such a social circle.

In today's society, without the support of friends, who will lend a hand when trouble arises?

"As long as Mr. Liu takes the lead, the Wen Family will end up in a scenario where the wall collapses and everyone pushes it," I told Liu Yong.

"Alright, Jianqiang, what you said is absolutely correct.

In fact, in today's society, everyone is very pragmatic.

When I captured Wen Han back then, I sought their help, but not a single person reached out.

So, just by crushing the Wen Family's arrogant aura, everyone will come to step on it.

Lately, I haven't been idle either.

I've been constantly contacting friends,

I need my friends' support. Only if they support me,

then everyone can jointly eradicate the Wen Family.

"Do you know Zheng Ge of Sijiucheng?" Liu Yong asked me.

I shook my head,

"Mr. Liu, I'm not very familiar with my connections to Sijiucheng."

"Right, Jianqiang, you're not from Sijiucheng. That Zheng Ge is a formidable figure, once very prominent. He later retired due to health issues.

Our families have been long-time acquaintances.

My father and his father were once good buddies.

After I had Wen Han captured, the only one willing to lend a hand was Zheng Ge.

But Zheng Ge hopes that I and Wen Han can each step back.

Harmony is precious.

I've already let Wen Han bully me into my home, and I won't make up with him.

If I reconcile again, I'd become his damn grandson.

I told Zheng Ge about the matter between me and Wen Han,

Our issue must be resolved, and it can only be a life‑or‑death showdown.

When Zheng Ge heard that Wen Han bullied me at home, he was also furious.

He immediately expressed his support.

He is willing to assist us in jointly dealing with the Wen Family.

Jianqiang, with Zheng Ge's support,

Hmph, Wen Han is nothing.

Your analysis just now was spot on,

Their family has no foundation,

The time is too short; how could they possibly challenge people like us?

I also told Zheng Ge about the Da Heng Group matter.

The Da Heng Group is a juicy piece of meat,

I can't eat it alone,

When the time comes, I plan to join forces with Zheng Ge to take down the Da Heng Group.

Jianqiang, of course, when we get the meat, we'll also let you have the broth.

It's just that an important matter needs to be handed over to you.

"I wonder if you're willing to take this risk," Liu Yong said, then immediately looked at me.

"Mr. Liu, tell me what it is. As long as I, Zhao Jianqiang, can handle it, it's a piece of cake," I replied.

"This matter is also simple; you know the people around me, I don't really trust them.

These people—who knows what they're truly thinking.

If they're Wen Han's people, that would be troublesome," Liu Yong sighed.