Chapter 892: Guiding Geng Ping Back

On the fourth day, Tian Shi received a call from Geng Ping, asking who had invested in the zoo.

Can we negotiate a resolution to this matter?

Tian Shi said it was an out-of-town investor, but did not tell Geng Ping who it was.

They are making a legal investment, and they have not disturbed your family's ancestral tomb,

They are unwilling to discuss this matter, which amounts to Tian Shi refusing Geng Ping.

I believe Geng Ping must be very angry at this point.

How should one put it,

We have indeed not broken the law; we are acting within the limits permitted by law,

It is their county that invited investment, and we came to invest.

The investment contract has been formally signed, including the deposit, which we have paid.

The land use planning is done by their county; we are merely building the zoo.

Also, there is the matter of altering the river ditch and constructing billboards,

We have not disturbed any part of the Geng family's property,

Moreover, it is situated ten meters away from the Geng family's ancestral tomb.

That river ditch does not belong to the Geng family; it is a river ditch formed by alluvial deposition from Zhuzi Mountain.

We merely changed its course.

As for feng shui, that is another matter; the law cannot explain feng shui to everyone, can it?

To claim that we have destroyed their family's ancestral tomb is utterly baseless.

Yet this matter is indeed happening.

That is, the river ditch has already been rerouted, and there is also a picture of a tiger descending the mountain in front of the spirit road.

What else is it indicating?

I believe Geng Ping is quite anxious at this time.

On the fifth day,

I was enjoying the scenery on Zhuzi Mountain,

Tian Shi called,

"Hello, Tian Shi, what's up?" I asked.

"Mr. Zhao, I have good news: Geng Ping will fly over from Xianggang to meet you.

He said he wants to discuss the zoo investment matter." Tian Shi said over the phone.

"Oh, he's finally coming. Fine, when will he arrive?" I asked again.

"He should be on tomorrow's flight.

He will arrive in Jiaonan County in the afternoon." Tian Shi said.

"Alright, then. Tell him I agree to meet and talk with him. Also, the place for discussion is not here but in Huaihai City; if he is interested, he can come to Huaihai City to see me.

If not, then I won't meet him." I said.

"Mr. Zhao, I feel we can talk here. I can guarantee your safety." Tian Shi said.

"Tian Shi, we don't need to worry about our safety; in this law-abiding society, nobody dares to act recklessly.

I only go to Huaihai for important matters.

When Geng Ping arrives, you can let him know.

If he wants to talk, let him go to Huaihai; if not, forget it." I said deliberately in a firm tone.

"Mr. Zhao, I will definitely convey that. By the way, there is one more thing I need to tell you: Geng Ping's father is ill,

and it is quite serious; he happens to have come to visit his father." Tian Shi said.

"That's his business; it's nothing to do with me. I also don't care.

Tian Shi, when you meet him tomorrow, just say that. Understood?" I said and hung up the phone.

Perhaps it's a coincidence, perhaps it really is a feng shui matter,

Geng Ping's father fell seriously ill at this time.

One can imagine, he cannot be in a hurry, can he?

He will certainly meet with me to discuss letting me stop developing the zoo.

This is because we have disturbed their family's feng shui, and the effect has already shown up quickly.

Actually, regarding this matter, his father is nearly eighty, so it's normal for his body to have some problems. But it's not right for problems to arise at this time.

Then this becomes troublesome.

After hanging up the phone, I hurried down the mountain.

I found Li Jia,

I told her that Geng Ping will come tomorrow,

Let her receive him normally; if she wants to resolve the issue, let him come to Huaihai City to meet and talk with us.

Li Jia nodded in agreement.

Shi Jinhe stayed here to continue construction.

The matter of stopping work I will arrange later.

Having arranged everything, I had Xiao Shitou drive directly to Huaihai City and wait for Geng Ping's arrival.

During this period, I had no contact with Tian Shi and them.

I feared that our contact would affect the plan.

After we returned to Huaihai, I met with Zhuang Shi.

And have him help resolve the matter of Geng Ping's bodyguards.

Zhuang Shi agreed, and asked who this Geng Ping was.

I said: "He is a client we previously cooperated with when it was Da Heng Group; some payment matters were not clarified, and now he has come to cause trouble."

"He's from Xianggang, don't be afraid. Jianqiang, on my turf, he wouldn't dare act recklessly. Rest assured, no matter how many people he brings, I will take care of them,"

"Then you can feel at ease talking with him." Zhuang Shi said.

"Thank you, Zhuang Shi, this makes things easy; everyone can talk calmly." I said with a smile.

"Jianqiang, these are trivial matters; leave them to me to handle." Zhuang Shi said with a smile.

With Zhuang Shi's guarantee, I felt much more relieved.

I then contacted Ding Li, asking him to rush over from Qi He Kuang.

We will meet Geng Ping together.

Of course not here; we need to take Geng Ping back to Zaocheng to talk.

Time quickly came to noon the next day.

Li Jia and I contacted by phone; she had met that Geng Ping, his attitude was very domineering, demanding they stop work forcibly.

But Li Jia refused.

I told Li Jia, refusing was right; don't be afraid, Tian Xian supports them.

After hanging up with Li Jia, Tian Xian's phone rang again.

"Mr. Zhao, Mr. Geng agrees to meet you, but in Qingdao. Do you agree?" Tian Xian asked.

"No, he came to seek me, not I him; we'll meet in Huaihai. Otherwise, there's nothing to discuss. Tell him I'll only give him one chance to meet."

"After that, there's no need to talk at all; I'm currently in Huaihai discussing investment matters,"

"If you want to talk, come directly to the Second Reception Center in Huaihai; elsewhere, nothing to discuss." I said and hung up.

Not long after, Tian Xian called again.

"Mr. Zhao, I've already communicated with Mr. Geng; he agrees to meet in Huaihai. He's now heading there, hoping to meet tonight. He should arrive in Huaihai around 8 p. m." Tian Xian said.

"Alright, Tian Xian, that's settled. By the way, how many people is he bringing?" I asked.

"Including him, that makes nine people total." Tian Xian said.

"I understand; from now on, this matter is no longer your concern."

"Also, our construction crew might withdraw tomorrow; I'm letting you know in advance." I said.

"Mr. Zhao, are you not building the zoo? Then the deposit cannot be refunded." Tian Xian said.

"This counts as your fee; thank you for your efforts. Thank you, Tian Xian." I said and hung up.

Around 8 p. m., they arrived in Huaihai, a total of nine people.

I had a clear idea in mind.

At the Reception Center, Secretary Wu had already met with me.

He told me everything was set up; as soon as they arrived, someone would be assigned specifically to receive his bodyguards.

I reminded Secretary Wu,

"I've heard Geng Ping is very domineering; we must watch out for them using force."

Secretary Wu laughed,

"Mr. Zhao, you're overthinking; with nine people, how could they resort to force? Rest assured, they're all professionals."

"Not one of them will get away."

"All right, thank you, Secretary Wu." I shook hands with Secretary Wu.

Time quickly reached 8 o'clock.

I saw two black sedans drive into the Huaihai City Reception Center; the rear car soon had several well-trained individuals get out, who opened the front car's doors.

Then a middle-aged man in his fifties stepped out of the car. He was not tall, his hair completely white, his back ramrod straight, most notably his hooked nose.

I watched him clearly from the window.

This middle-aged man had a strong presence,

after getting out, he looked around,

then scanned the surroundings with an indifferent gaze,

then gestured for his bodyguards to lead the way.