Chapter 81: Niu Ju Gets Angry

After Niu Ju heard me finish speaking, he didn't expect,

He said even more angrily: "Jianqiang, don't beat around the bush. This matter isn't that simple."

A few days ago, you got food poisoning from eating at Li Ming's house; although I didn't find anything.

But not even a few days later, Li Ming's son beat up Da Jun again; this Da Jun is who? He's the vice president of your company.

Why could Li Ming's son beat Da Jun,

There must be some hidden story behind this; I need to investigate thoroughly.

Hmph, is Li Ming overthinking?

Jianqiang, you don't need to worry about it; I know your relationship with Li Ming, so it's not convenient for you to speak up.

I must speak up today,

What is Li Ming up to? Is he eyeing your Da Heng Group?

I can't just not ask about it.

After hearing Niu Ju's words, I was very angry,

This guy linked the food poisoning incident with Xiao Long's beating of Da Jun,

And deliberately twisted the truth, saying Li Ming had designs.

He deliberately aimed at our Da Heng Group's money and property.

Actually, what I want to say is that the one eyeing our Da Heng Group's wealth is probably not Li Ming's brother, but someone else. But I can't say that.

I could only suppress my anger and say with a smile: "Niu Ju, that's nonsense; Li Ming is my good brother, he has no such intentions."

The food poisoning at Li Ming's brother's house was just an accident.

You mustn't overthink it.

Niu Ju, let's not ask more about the kids' matter. Li Ming, rest assured, he's a good person. Niu Ju, are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to a meal.

I still tried to change the subject.

At this point, Niu Ju shouted over the phone: "Jianqiang, I'm doing this for your consideration. For your safety, staying at this company is too unsafe; they actually had a brawl here—how outrageous."

Tomorrow I'll send a few people over to protect you first.

Damn it, Jianqiang, you're my Niu Ju's man—let's see who has designs.

Upon hearing that Niu Ju wanted to send people to protect me,

I was terrified,

I quickly said: "Niu Ju, no need; if you send people, others will think the Group Company had a major incident, and I'd be arrested."

I can't bear that.

I have Shi Yong protecting me; you can rest assured.

Niu Ju, I appreciate your concern; you must absolutely not send anyone.

After hearing my refusal,

Niu Ju said caringly: "Jianqiang, I understand your meaning. These people don't wear uniforms; rest assured, they are top-notch experts, far stronger than Shi Yong beside you. Besides drinking, what else can Shi Yong do?"

The matter of Xiao Long beating Da Jun is not over.

Regarding this matter, you must make Li Ming adjust his attitude and not cover up for him.

Otherwise, this kid will never make it in society; I heard his son is going to intern at the police station.

I think he's not suited to work here.

How can someone who likes to settle things with fists be responsible for protecting public safety?

I've gone on and on with you, but the point is just this:

That is, I want to protect your safety,

And the matter of Li Ming's son beating Da Jun must be explained.

It seems Xiao Long's wish to intern at the police station won't come true,

Niu Ju is the head of the family; a single word from him decides things,

Xiao Long has ruined his own ideal.

There's nothing we can do about it.

I can only say: "Niu Ju, I can't explain clearly over the phone; can I explain in person later? I'm heading over now."

"Don't come over for now; I'm in a meeting. Let's meet and talk tonight." Niu Ju said and hung up.

After Niu Ju hung up the phone.

Shi Yong came over and asked: "Brother, what's up? What did Niu Ju say?"

"What can he say? He's looking for trouble with Xiao Long." I said.

"What trouble is he looking for with Xiao Long? Two kids fought, what's he got to do with it? Besides, he's just a godfather; even your real father doesn't say anything—this Niu Ju is really meddling." Shi Yong said angrily.

"Niu Ju also said he'd send people to protect me, claiming you can't do anything but drink." I said.

"Bullshit, I know plenty of things. If you're capable, let's duel." Shi Yong flew into a rage as soon as he heard Niu Ju say he's no good.

"He's the bureau chief—how can we duel? Shi Yong, tonight we must treat Niu Ju to a meal. We must settle Xiao Long's matter; otherwise, it'll really be troublesome." I said worriedly.

"Brother, if only a meal could settle it." Shi Yong sighed.

Shi Yong is getting more mature; that hit the nail on the head.

Now society is different from before,

In the past, many things could be settled with a meal; many matters were resolved over the dinner table.

Nowadays, if someone is missing a meal, just being able to eat gives them face.

Truly, the times have changed.

"If it can't be settled, we still have to invite him; there's no way around it. Huang Tong, Brother Huang—I haven't been in touch for a while. Ask Brother Huang whether he came back from the capital a few days ago after going to help his daughter look after her child."

"If he comes back, tonight let him join us for dinner. With Huang Ge around, it's easy to talk about many things." I said to Shi Yong.

Shi Yong said: "Okay, I'll call Huang Ge right away."

Huang Ge is also my old friend; back when I started my business, he helped me a lot.

Huang Ge has been working at the City Audit Bureau; after his daughter graduated from the university in the Capital City, she stayed there to work and get married.

Huang Ge and his wife retired to the Capital City to help their daughter raise her child; they don't often go back to Zaocheng.

Shi Yong took out his phone to contact Huang Ge,

Soon, Shi Yong got back to me,

"Brother, Huang Ge is still in the Capital City and hasn't come back. Huang Ge doesn't want to return to Zaocheng." Shi Yong said.

I understand Shi Yong's meaning,

Huang Ge retired from the city because Kong Shi forced him to, after Huang Ge audited some project in the city and angered Kong Shi.

After retiring, Huang Ge specifically came to see me,

telling me not to get too close to Kong Shi and his group,

otherwise I'd bring trouble upon myself, but I didn't listen to Huang Ge at the time.

Over this, Huang Ge became very angry and went far away to the Capital City, not coming back.

After that, we rarely kept in touch.

Today I suddenly thought of Huang Ge,

because back when I had meals with Niu Ju, Huang Ge was always present.

He could settle problems at the drinking gatherings,

and yet not offend anyone.

That is the highest level of smoothing things over.

Huang Ge has clearly stated that he will no longer participate in our affairs.

It looks like, for tonight's dinner, this meal, I will feel very uncomfortable eating it.

I don't know what Niu Ju will say. Li Ming saw Xiao Long off; he definitely won't attend the evening drinking gathering. What should I do?

Shi Yong saw my worried look,

and angrily said: "Brother, live or die, go for it. It's just drinking; what's there to worry about? Take me with you, and when the time comes, I'll make them drink themselves to death."

Shi Yong's words were spot on; yeah, why am I worrying about solving any problem?

What's meant to come will come,

nothing to fear,

anyway, Xiao Long has already been taken away by Li Ming,

my confidence has risen,

it's just drinking, right?

shall I explain the matter of Xiao Long beating Da Jun?

Humph, I'm not afraid at all.

Thinking this through, my heart feels much more at ease.

I said to Shi Yong: "You'd better go to the hospital to see how Da Jun is; I'll explain things to Niu Ju tonight."

Shi Yong nodded and then left.