Chapter 822: Planning to Deceive Zhou Jie

After hearing me say that, Ding Li said, "Brother, let's go talk in the office."

I nodded and followed Ding Li out of the monitoring room.

Then the two of us arrived at the office.

Xiao Feng had already poured tea for us.

"Xiao Feng, later arrange the cafeteria for me; I'll have some spicy chicken, and in the evening Ding Li and I will have a drink," I said.

"Alright, Jianqiang, I'll go arrange it," Xiao Feng left.

Only Ding Li and I remained in the room.

"Brother, tell me, how do we cast a long line to catch a big fish?" Ding Li asked.

"Ding Li, I think like this,

Zhou Jie is anxious to go out now,

why does he want to go out?

He repeatedly says that after he goes out he'll have a good time. He still wants to gamble,

On what basis does he gamble? That foreigner can't possibly provide funds, right?

That means he still has money in his hand,

and money hidden from us.

And it certainly isn't a small amount. The money from that Swiss bank last time was deliberately staged for us to see.

His meaning is clear: he doesn't want us to plot against him any more.

He has no money on him now.

This little cleverness, I saw through it.

Zhou Renfeng definitely left a lot of money for this kid,

and it's hidden very secretly.

This money is originally illegal gain; we must find a way to extract it from him.

Hmph, take from the people, use for the people.

I let Zhou Renfeng plunder, which is equivalent to saving money for us." I finished speaking and took a sip of water.

Ding Li took out a cigarette,

"Brother, I feel this kid is also abnormal.

It's just that the money is hidden so deep.

How do we dig it out?

Otherwise, I'll have this kid captured and interrogate him thoroughly at night," Ding Li said.

I shook my head,

"Don't use this method for now; since this kid hides so deep,

he definitely won't cooperate with us.

I estimate the money is not in the country; it should be abroad.

Zhou Jie must go there personally for it to work.

We'll pressure him until he's frantic, then he'll verbally agree.

We'll follow him outside to get the money; he'll try to find a way to kill us.

Moreover, this kid really, once he gets the idea, hands the money to the foreigners, just like last time, letting those foreign banks swallow it.

Isn't that giving the foreigners a free ride?

Our goal is to get the money."

Ding Li listened to me and nodded,

"Brother, you're still right.

My mind only knows some traditional methods."

I took a drag of my cigarette,

looked at Ding Li,

"Ding Li, how is your relationship with Zhou Jie?"

"It's passable. He doesn't hold an antagonistic attitude toward me," Ding Li said.

"Can you invest a bit more emotion into him? For example, invite him to eat a meal, have a drink, chat, that sort of thing," I said.

"Brother, you mean let me get close to Zhou Jie and squeeze money out of his mouth?" Ding Li asked.

I tapped the ash,

"This kid is hard to trust people easily.

Let's act out a play between us and try."

"How to act?"

"A self‑sacrificial ploy. I'll have you dismissed, then also throw you into the pit, let you work with Zhou Jie.

This way, you can get closer to him.

Gradually make him trust you.

Ideally you help him escape,

go with him to meet that foreigner and find out the money Zhou Jie has hidden.

Then we'll figure out how to get it back.

Otherwise, that money will be swallowed again by those foreigners." I said, looking at Ding Li.

Ding Li did not speak directly,

He took a puff of a cigarette,

Then he said: "Brother, I agree. Should we discuss this with Xiao Feng?"

"Don't tell Xiao Feng for now. As soon as Xiao Feng finds out, this act won't be able to go on; she won't act."

Only the two of us know this. Wait until evening, then you give Xiao Feng a special explanation.

Ding Li, I tell you, this matter is very dangerous,

Because after you make contact with Zhou Jie, you'll then go out with him.

After going out, everything depends on you.

Can you accomplish this?

Now you must reply.

Ding Li thought for a moment,

"Brother, I agree."

I can handle it.

This matter is full of myriad difficulties and dangers, but I dare to face it.

"Good, Ding Li, I want exactly this attitude of yours."

Alright then,

I will contact Ruan Wei shortly to ask if he has a way to smuggle.

At that time, you and Zhou Jie, under Ruan Wei's arrangement, will head out from the south.

Go directly to Xianggang to meet that foreigner.

This way you will not only gain Zhou Jie's trust, but also be seen as a capable person.

I will arrange Ruan Wei. At that time, you will contact Ruan Wei.

I have heard Ruan Wei say that he also has some influence in Xianggang, and he has connections with various societies and halls.

After arriving in Xianggang, as long as Zhou Jie manages to get the money out, he will surely go on a gambling spree everywhere.

We will set a trap for him in Xianggang.

"Hum, let this brat spit out all his money." I said.

"Brother, I understand."

"Dealing with him outside is better than dealing with him here." Ding Li said.

"Ding Li, that's not the point; the key is the money, do you understand? We want to find out exactly how much money he has and where it's kept, and figure out how to get it back."

"Brother, let me take on this task."

"I will do it. I will definitely get the money back." Ding Li said.

I pat Ding Li on the shoulder,

to show my agreement.

Just then, Xiao Feng entered the room,

"Jianqiang, Ding Li, the spicy chicken is ready; let's go eat."

"All right, Ding Li, let's go drink; I haven't had the spicy chicken from Qi He Kuang in ages." I said, standing up.

Ding Li also stood up and followed me, with Xiao Feng following behind to accompany Ding Li.

The three of us went downstairs from the office.

Then we entered a private room in the cafeteria.

I deliberately left the private room door not closed.

At this moment, the table was already full of dishes, with my favorite spicy chicken placed in the middle, steaming hot.

Ding Li took out a wine bottle and poured wine for me.

At this moment, holding the wine cup, I said,

"Xiao Feng, Ding Li, after you finish this cup of wine, I have something to say."

"Jianqiang, whatever it is, let's not drink first." Xiao Feng said.

I downed the wine, then picked up a pair of chopsticks of spicy chicken and started eating.

After finishing,

I put down the chopsticks and looked at Ding Li.

Ding Li naturally understood my meaning.

That means we are about to act.

At this moment, Xiao Feng poured wine for me and Ding Li.

My gaze grew increasingly stern as I looked at Ding Li,

"Ding Li, do you know? I have opinions about your performance in Huaihai."

How could you privately go meet Liu Yong?

This is betrayal of me.

"Brother, hear me out."

"At that time the situation was a bit urgent, and I couldn't contact you, so I could only go see Mr. Liu. How is that betrayal?" Ding Li explained.

Xiao Feng was confused; just a moment ago she was still drinking with a pleasant expression.

Now how did I and Ding Li end up at odds?

"Ding Li, you don't need to explain these things; I know exactly what you're thinking."

"Back then, you were afraid I couldn't handle Wen Han's matter, and wanted to hedge your bets, right? We're brothers after all; some things need to be clarified."

Today, in Xiao Feng's presence, we cannot keep things hidden between us.

Some things need to be said.

"What do you mean? I am extremely disappointed with your performance in Huaihai." I said angrily.

Hearing me say that,

Ding Li's face went livid,

He suddenly stood up from in front of the table,

"Brother, you saying that, I'm sorry for that matter, you can't insult me like this."

Regarding the Huaihai matter, the situation at the time, you are not unaware; I merely met Mr. Liu to deliver something, and I didn't say anything else.

As Ding Li, in my conduct and actions, I always follow my conscience.

You don't believe me.

"Brother, I……."

At this moment, Ding Li was so angry he couldn't speak.