Chapter 812: What Zhuang Shi Said

Before preparing to return to Zaocheng,

I first gave Tian Shi a phone call,

I called Tian Shi because I actually wanted to ask whether Tian Shi was safe.

Because after all, he is too close to the Wen Family.

One must know that after the Wen Family is finished, some people will get entangled.

I worry that keeping Tian Shi restrained inside would cause trouble.

Tian Shi's line went through,

Soon Tian Shi answered.

"Jianqiang, I'm holding a meeting in the province, studying documents," Tian Shi whispered over the phone.

"Tian Shi, nothing else, I want to ask: can I return to Zaocheng now?" I said over the phone.

"Returning to Zaocheng, of course you can.

Like that? In ten minutes I'll get back to you," Tian Shi said.

After ten minutes, Tian Shi's call came back,

"Jianqiang, you heard the news that the Wen Family's old man was arrested."

"Yes, Tian Shi, Zhuang Shi told me. How are you? No involvement, I hope," I asked.

"I'm fine, just assisted with an investigation. Here I mainly thank Zhuang Shi.

Because the investigators are familiar with Zhuang Shi,

so Zhuang Shi gave a heads‑up in advance.

It was just a procedural step.

I just need to undergo training and study in the province for about a week," Tian Shi said.

I didn't expect Zhuang Shi could exert such effort,

and helped Tian Shi at the crucial moment.

In our society, some matters can be big or small; at the critical moment, whoever can speak for you makes everything manageable. As long as someone speaks up, everything is doable.

If we handle everything strictly by law,

prisons would fill with many more inmates.

"Tian Shi, since you're safe, that's great.

Then I'm preparing to return to Zaocheng. What about the Da Heng Group matter?" I asked.

"Zhuang Shi already told me, Liu Yong appointed Kang Yali as the group's chairman. He now has a contract in hand proving his legitimate shareholding.

I've already arranged Secretary Qin; when you return to Zaocheng, you can settle this matter," Tian Shi said.

"Alright, Tian Shi, I'll follow your arrangements," I said.

"Fine then, Jianqiang, I still have a meeting. After a week, I'll return to Zaocheng and we can talk in detail," Tian Shi said before hanging up.

After hanging up,

I found Kang Yali's number,

dialed it,

"Ya Li, where are you?"

"I'm in the south. Brother Jianqiang, what's up?" Kang Yali asked.

"When will you return to Huaihai? I plan to go back to Zaocheng soon," I said.

"Oh, I see. Then I'll go back to Huaihai tomorrow; shall we go to Zaocheng together the day after?" Kang Yali said.

"Okay, let's do that. We'll head back to Zaocheng later," I said and hung up.

After hanging up, I began preparing for the return to Zaocheng. Actually there wasn't much to prepare.

The big guy just drove back, that's all.

I first sent Ding Li back to Qi He Kuang.

He has been away from Qi He Kuang for some days, and besides, there are very important people still in Qi He Kuang.

Ding Li left first.

Yang Tao also needs to leave first.

She doesn't want to see Shi Yong.

Then let her go back to Zaocheng first.

The remaining people will go with me.

Zhou Wei had Fang Rui accompany them; they walked together with my Qian Niang.

On the night before departure, Zhuang Shi had Secretary Wu call,

to contact me, saying he wanted to see me.

I hurried over and met Zhuang Shi,

in Zhuang Shi's office,

Zhuang Shi, upon seeing me, gladly extended his hand,

"Jianqiang, you're returning to Zaocheng tomorrow; I specifically see you off,"

"Zhuang Shi, no need for formalities, we're close.

I hope you can visit Zaocheng often," I said, shaking hands with Zhuang Shi.

"Don't worry, Jianqiang, I will definitely go often.

There is one thing I want to tell you,

which is our investment in the Xue County tourism project,

"We must be the major shareholder." Zhuang Shi looked at me and said.

"Zhuang Shi, you invest five hundred million and demand to be the major shareholder, you know that project's investment needs to reach over ten billion." I heard Zhuang Shi say that, and I was very unhappy.

"Jianqiang, I know you'll get angry about this, I also have no way."

"It's Liu Yong's idea; he specially arranged for me."

"I wanted to tell you in advance,"

"Originally this matter should have been discussed with you when the contract was signed."

"I feel that would be unfair to you."

"So I'm telling you in advance." Zhuang Shi said with a smile.

"Zhuang Shi, I'm a bit confused. Why does Liu Yong want to be the major shareholder?" I asked, not understanding.

"Actually it's just to control you."

"Because Liu Yong doesn't trust you completely; if your tourism project develops in other directions, as a shareholder he would have veto power."

"In short, how he got hold of Da Heng Group, we both know in our hearts."

"No matter what you do, you need to stay within his control for him to feel at ease." Zhuang Shi spoke frankly.

"Zhuang Shi, why are you telling me this?" I asked Zhuang Shi, somewhat confused.

"Why, Jianqiang, to be honest, I've always wanted to keep a way out."

"You know, in today's society, if the big tree falls, we won't fare well either."

"Actually, I have some aversion to the term 'relying on a mountain'."

"But I can't avoid using it; without a backing, I can't move an inch."

"But once you have a backing, many things are out of my hands."

"For example, the matter of investing in your tourism project."

"Originally, it was a simple investment, but once Liu Yong gets involved, it becomes very troublesome."

"You know, if something goes wrong, I'll take responsibility, and he says it lightly."

"In reality, these people will always find ways to avoid responsibility."

"Jianqiang, sometimes I also have no choice but to go along with the act."

"Actually, you're also acting."

"Everyone is acting." Zhuang Shi said helplessly.

"Hearing Zhuang Shi say that,"

"I chuckled,"

"Zhuang Shi, thank you for the advance notice."

"I know what to do."

"What do you plan to do?" Zhuang Shi asked.

"Actually, Zhuang Shi, as long as we don't use your money, it's fine."

"We have the ability to build an ancient city ourselves." I said.

"Jianqiang, not using it is naturally best."

"But we need to go through the process between us; do you understand what I mean? The act must be convincing."

"Find a suitable reason,"

"so I can explain it to Liu Yong."

"Otherwise, if Liu Yong comes to talk to you again, it'll be troublesome." Zhuang Shi said.

"Zhuang Shi's meaning is clear: he doesn't want Liu Yong to participate in the tourism project in Xue County."

"But we still need to find a suitable explanation to give Liu Yong."

"I nodded,"

"Zhuang Shi, after I go back, I'll discuss it with Tian Shi and then give you a reply."

"Understood, Jianqiang, I'm just reminding you: some things shouldn't be spoken outright, you understand, Kang Yali also went to Zaocheng."

"I certainly understand, that is Zhuang Shi's request for me to keep it secret."

"He doesn't want what he tells me to be known by others."

"Zhuang Shi, I certainly understand."

"As for this matter, I still thank you for the reminder."

"Rest assured, we will definitely go through the required procedures."

"At that time I'll have Li Jia come to talk with you." I said.

"Good, I do like chatting with Li Jia, so let's say that,"

"Jianqiang, tomorrow you return to Zaocheng, I won't see you off."

"We'll meet again." Zhuang Shi said, stood up, and saw me off.

"I immediately stood up, shook hands with Zhuang Shi, and bade farewell."

"Leaving Zhuang Shi's office,"

"Zhuang Shi's talk,"

"made my heart feel a bit heavy,"

"this Liu Yong is even more cautious than Wen Han,"

"I'm doing the tourism project in Xue County, yet he's still uneasy, actually taking a stake and wanting to be the major shareholder."

"I thought he was doing me a favor."

"Actually it's just to restrict me."

Damn, what the hell is this. Find a way to refuse this.