Chapter 820: Release Li Ming

After Xixi heard me finish speaking,

"Uncle, I understand. My previous thoughts were still too simple."

"Not simple, but you've had little exposure. Xixi, you still need to study." I said to Xixi earnestly.

Xixi can't drive, so I let Xiao Shitou take her to the design institute.

I agreed.

But I told Xixi she must learn to drive; driving is one of the marks of adulthood.

Xixi agreed, and will study driving hard from now on.

Because Xiao Shitou drove away.

I cannot leave Xue County for the time being.

I took out my phone to contact Li Jia and ask her,

How is the contact with Tang Ju of the Highway Bureau going, and when can the road be repaired?

Li Jia's phone was quickly connected,

"Hello, Mr. Zhao."

"Hello, Li Jia, have you talked with Tang Ju?" I asked.

"We met and chatted last night."

It was Secretary Qin's bureau.

"We chatted very well." Li Jia said.

"When will they start work?" I asked.

"This? In a week, they've already sent a survey team to conduct the survey."

"It's mainly the road from Xue County to Beishan, which has never been repaired; we need to re-plan it." Li Jia said.

"Have you discussed the fees?" I asked.

"Secretary Qin said that our Wenlu Company will first cover part of the cost."

The city will then advance part of the funds, letting them repair the road first.

"With Secretary Qin's guarantee, Tang Ju immediately agreed." Li Jia said happily over the phone.

"Great, thanks, Li Jia. After you're busy, come back and I'll find you to discuss something." I said.

"Okay, Mr. Zhao, I'm currently buying some furniture."

"Taking advantage of not being busy, I want to tidy up my new home." Li Jia said.

"Alright, let's leave it at that." I hung up Li Jia's phone.

Suddenly I thought of something,

That is the matter of Li Ming,

Li Ming was arrested a few days ago due to the bribery case involving Da Heng Group.

Actually Tian Shi also said that this indirectly protects him, so don't let Wen Han use Li Ming to make an issue.

Wen Han's matter has already subsided. It's also time to let Li Ming out.

I originally wanted to wait for Tian Shi to come and discuss this further,

But then I thought such a small matter doesn't need to disturb Tian Shi.

I just need to discuss with Secretary Qin and hear what Secretary Qin says.

If he says he can release Li Ming as soon as possible, that'll be enough.

Thinking of this, I then took out my phone and found Secretary Qin's number,

I dialed it,

"Hello, Secretary Qin. Li Jia just called me about the road matter; you've already contacted Tang Ju in person, and this matter is settled."

"Thank you so much." I said politely.

"Mr. Zhao, as you said, since Tian Shi is away studying,"

he has entrusted me with this; the development of Xue County Ancient City is our top priority, and we must fully assist you in completing it.

You also know that things have been unstable lately, and everyone has been uneasy.

Now it's fine,

As soon as Li Jia mentioned this, I hurriedly contacted Tang Ju and personally hosted him.

To have him personally agree to this,

Regarding the fees, Li Jia also told me,

The city can first advance part of the funds; this road repair not only benefits the development of Xue County Ancient City, but can also upgrade Zaocheng's transportation by one level.

"Mr. Zhao, as long as we cooperate to get this done well, it will also be worthy of Zaocheng's people." Secretary Qin sighed.

What Secretary Qin said is correct.

Actually, the road work benefits the whole Zaocheng.

I then said to Secretary Qin: "Secretary Qin, don't worry."

I will definitely handle this matter well. By the way, there's something I'd like to ask you to help with.

"What is it? You say."

"It's about Li Ming. Earlier, because of the involvement of Da Heng Group, he was arrested. Now that Da Heng Group has no issues, can we release him?" I asked.

"Oh, this matter—Tian Shi specially assigned me to release Li Ming after things settle down. Li Ming didn't commit a major offense; the amount involved is also small."

"In the past, it would have sufficed to just hand over the money and receive education."

"Tian Shi considered his safety and therefore had him detained."

"Alright, I'll arrange it and strive to have him released tomorrow."

"At that time, you just send someone directly to the detention center to pick him up." Secretary Qin said.

"Okay, Secretary Qin, I'll arrange someone to go to the detention center to pick up Li Ming." I said happily.

After hanging up the phone, I quickly contacted Xiao Long, asking him to go to the detention center tomorrow to pick up his father.

Xiao Long replied quickly,

Tian Shi had him go along to the provincial capital.

He is in the provincial capital.

Xiao Long has no time,

Then I'll go myself tomorrow to Li Ming's brother.

I thought about it and rejected it again.

That day, when I accompanied Li Jia to her new home, I saw Li Ming's gaze,

It was icy cold, making it unbearable to accept.

I went to pick him up,

Even if I bend over to see him, he will still be unhappy.

Forget it, let Xiao Shitou go.

I called Xiao Shitou again.

Xiao Shitou replied on the phone, he has no time; tomorrow he will take Xixi to see an expert.

The time has already been arranged.

Xiao Shitou also won't work.

I suddenly thought of it,

Yang Tao was idle, having just arrived in Zaocheng, and immediately tried to seduce Cui Chengshan.

Just let her go pick up Li Ming.

I quickly found Yang Tao's phone number,

I dialed it,

"Yang Tao, where are you?"

"Where I am, you can't control me." Yang Tao said.

"Looking at what you say, I still have to look after your personal safety." I laughed.

"Alright, speak if you have something to say." Yang Tao said.

"Tomorrow Li Ming will be released from the detention center, and I want you to go pick him up."

"You're idle anyway."

"How come I have nothing to do, you want me to pick him up, what have you been doing?" Yang Tao retorted.

"I'm in Xue County, busy with the tourism project in Xue City." I explained.

"You and Li Ming haven't reconciled yet; if you did, when Li Ming comes out you'd have already run ahead. Do you two intend to never speak or see each other for life?" Yang Tao asked.

"Our affair, don't ask about it; I only ask whether you'll go tomorrow." I said angrily.

"Okay, I'll go, my older brother Zhao; when you get angry, I get scared." Yang Tao said with a smile.

"Alright, I'll leave this to you; after you pick him up, just send him home and hand him over to his wife." I arranged.

"Look at you being talkative, I could still kidnap Li Ming." Yang Tao angrily hung up.

After hanging up the phone.

I took out a cigarette, wanting to smoke a bit to rest.

At this moment the phone rang again,

I saw it was Ding Li's call,

and I quickly answered,

"Ding Li, what's up?"

"Brother, where are you?"

"I'm in Xue County."

"Can you come quickly to Qi He Kuang? I have something to discuss with you." Ding Li said on the phone.

"What is it?" I asked.

"It's about Zhou Jie." Ding Li said.

"What about Zhou Jie? What happened to Zhou Jie?" I asked urgently.

"You've been having me arrange people to watch Zhou Jie, haven't you?"

I specially arranged two people to go down the mine with Zhou Jie and stay in the same dormitory.

Last time, the surveillance equipment that Shi Yong sent also worked. Zhou Jie's phone is basically within our surveillance range.

Because of Wen Han's matter, I also haven't inquired much about his affairs.

After returning from Huaihai, I carefully listened to the surveillance recording of Zhou Jie's phone.

"Finally I discovered a secret."

"What secret." I asked.