Chapter 402: Chen Yang's Counterattack

After Zhang Daguo repeatedly screwed him over several times, Chen Yang felt that if he didn't strike back, the other side would end up riding on his head and defecating.

He packed some side dishes at a restaurant near the municipal government, then drove to Lin Jianguo's home.

After Hu Qingwan and Du Yue'e went to Xingcheng, Lin Jianguo and Lin Feng, two grown men, settled their dinner with instant noodles. Seeing Chen Yang arrive, Lin Feng grinned and said: "Chen Yang, Mom and your sister-in-law have gone to Xingcheng; you might as well move back in with Weiwei. A livelier household is better."

Chen Yang saw through his thoughts at a glance and immediately refused: "Older brother, we still prefer our two-person world. If you're worried about meal difficulties, you could hire a nanny or get takeout from a restaurant. I'll reimburse the cost."

"Fine, as long as there's free food, it doesn't matter if you don't come back." Lin Feng grinned, took out several sets of utensils and wine glasses from the kitchen, put the side dishes Chen Yang brought into the bowls, then went to Lin Jianguo's study and fetched a bottle of Moutai.

Chen Yang filled Lin Jianguo's and Lin Feng's glasses, then poured one for himself, and bluntly said: "Dad, older brother, my grudge with the Zhang Group must be settled. I hope you can help me."

Lin Feng, a little angry, said: "Chen Yang, you're being too distant. We're family; your affairs are ours. Even if you didn't say anything, we'd still give Zhang Daguo a lesson for what he did today."

Having said that, Lin Feng turned to Lin Jianguo and said: "Dad, should we dig up and investigate all those cases involving the Zhang Group?"

Lin Jianguo shook his head: "To hit a snake, you must strike its seventh inch. Our current evidence isn't enough to completely eradicate the forces behind Zhang Daguo. We still need to gather more evidence."

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng, a bit displeased, said: "Zhang Daguo that old fox never shows himself in person. By the time we gather enough evidence, he'll have already fled."

Lin Jianguo calmly said: "The heavenly net is vast, though sparse, it lets nothing slip. Now that Secretary Zhou is backing him, he won't endure silently as before; the fox's tail will eventually show."

Chen Yang thought carefully, as if recalling something, and said to Lin Jianguo: "Dad, as far as I know, the newly opened Star Moon Bar in our city is also Zhang Daguo's hidden business. He's short on cash, so he'll surely rake in black money through the Star Moon Bar. Why not cut off his source of income first?"

Lin Jianguo's eyes lit up at the words, but he soon frowned, scrutinizing Chen Yang and asked: "How do you know that place belongs to Zhang Daguo?"

In his previous life, Chen Yang learned from a chat group conversation involving Zhang Jun, Tang Kun, and Zhao Shunfa that the Star Moon Bar was the Zhang family's hidden business.

The Zhang family opened two large bars in Qingshui City: one called Red Romance, the other Star Moon. On the surface they appear to be competitors, but in reality they support each other, jointly squeezing out other rivals.

As for illegal dealings at the Star Moon Bar, Zhang Jun and the others never discussed it; Chen Yang simply guessed.

Since the Jiangshan is easy to change but nature is hard to alter, the Zhang Group, having dared to conduct illegal deals at the Red Romance Bar, would surely not miss the chance to make money at the Star Moon Bar.

However, in front of Lin Jianguo and Lin Feng, Chen Yang certainly couldn't say that. He made up an excuse: "Dad, I'm classmates with Zhang Jun; he can't keep his mouth shut, especially when drinking. The news that the Star Moon Bar is the Zhang family's hidden business came from him when he was drunk. As for the source, I must keep it confidential."

Lin Jianguo initially thought Chen Yang had obtained the info by frequently visiting the Star Moon Bar and neglecting his duties, but after hearing the explanation, he relaxed considerably.

"Since the Star Moon Bar belongs to Zhang Daguo, let's not scare the snake. After our public security organs finish the investigation, we'll catch him in one fell swoop!"

Chen Yang reminded Lin Jianguo: "Dad, someone capable of running such a large entertainment venue surely has a protective umbrella within the public security system. You must ensure confidentiality before taking action."

Lin Jianguo gave Chen Yang a sideways glance and snapped: "I'm a veteran public security officer of several decades; do I really need you to tell me how to do my job?"

Chen Yang hurriedly apologized: "Dad, don't be angry. I was just anxious to give Zhang Daguo a lesson, so I misspoke. This old guy, relying on his new backer, has repeatedly seized my territory, and even set up a crematorium to disgust me. If I don't give him a lesson, I can't vent this anger."

Lin Jianguo said sternly: "We'll handle this matter; you stay out of it."

Chen Yang nodded. Lin Jianguo is the Qingshui City Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary and Public Security Bureau Chief; sealing illegal venues like the Star Moon Bar is a power granted to him by the state. Even if Zhou Zhixiang intervenes, it would likely be hard to stop.

Moreover, since the Star Moon Bar is a hidden enterprise, Zhang Daguo surely wouldn't dare admit it; he'd have to swallow his broken teeth.

After leaving the Lin family's home, Chen Yang called Tang Kun again.

"Tang Kun, long time no see—do you still remember me?"

"Mr. Chen, what do you need from me?"

"Nothing major—it's just that Zhang Jun's father has been targeting me lately, making me uncomfortable. If you have the information I need, I can buy it at a high price."

"Mr. Chen, you've got the wrong person—I'm just a low-level employee in the Zhang Group; how could I know any important information?"

"One million—think about it!"

Chen Yang said that and hung up. Given his understanding of Tang Kun, it was impossible for him not to be moved by the offered reward.

As for whether Tang Kun would give false information, he wasn't worried at all; the million would only be transferred after the other party provided the information he wanted.

About half an hour later, Tang Kun's call finally came back.

"Mr. Chen, I actually have some useful information for you. But you need to give me the money first."

"Mr. Chen, we've been classmates and roommates for four years; I know how truthful your words are. If I can't verify the information's authenticity, wanting to walk away with your one million seems unrealistic."

"Mr. Chen, if you don't believe me, I can personally accompany you to verify it. But after confirmation, you must immediately give me the money."

"Alright, what's the information? Tell me first."

"No, we'll talk after you get the money and meet in person."

"That works too; where do you plan to meet me?"

"I'm currently in Xingcheng; I'll contact you after I arrive in Qingshui City. Remember to have the money ready!"

"Also, you must guarantee my personal safety!"

"Okay!"

What Chen Yang wanted was to use Tang Kun's mouth to expose Zhang Daguo's secrets. As long as Tang Kun became a whistleblower, Lin Jianguo's side would naturally protect his safety.