Chapter 1939: I Will Not Die
When Zhang Zhiqiang walked out of the courthouse, he saw Zhang Zhiming waiting at the entrance. His face was haggard, but his eyes sparkled with gratification. He walked over to Zhang Zhiming, patted his shoulder, and said, "Child, you did very well."
Zhang Zhiming smiled and said, "Brother, you are finally free."
"Yes, all of this is thanks to you. You have sacrificed so much for me," Zhang Zhiqiang sighed.
"Brother, family members must support each other. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must face them together," Zhang Zhiming said firmly.
Zhang Zhiqiang nodded and said, "Right, our family will not give up easily."
They returned home together. As soon as they entered, they saw Zhang Zhiming's parents waiting in the living room. Their faces were filled with worry and exhaustion, but when they saw Zhang Zhiqiang, smiles of relief immediately appeared on their faces.
Zhang Zhiqiang's mother stepped forward and hugged him: "Zhiqiang, you have suffered so much. We will always support you."
Zhang Zhiqiang, deeply moved, hugged his mother tightly: "Mom, thank you. With you here, I fear nothing."
Zhang Zhiming also stepped forward and hugged them tightly: "We will get through this difficult time together."
Their home was once again filled with warmth and light. Having spent this difficult moment together, their bond and trust in each other grew even stronger. Although their life still had many challenges and difficulties waiting for them to face, they believed that as long as they were united, nothing could defeat them. The next morning, as soon as Zhang Zhiqiang finished eating, he received a call from Li Haifeng. Hearing Li Haifeng's voice sound somewhat excited, he asked, "Boss, did the matter get handled?"
Li Haifeng smiled and said, "Mm, it has been resolved."
"Boss, so quickly!"
"Hehe, because the person I found is formidable; those gangsters simply could not resist."
Li Haifeng's tone was full of pride, making Zhang Zhiqiang's heart surge. This Li Haifeng indeed had some real skills.
"Boss, are you planning to treat everyone to a meal tonight?" Zhang Zhiqiang asked happily.
"Of course, I will treat everyone to drinks to celebrate. Don't hang up in a hurry; wait while I say hello to everyone," Li Haifeng said with a chuckle.
"Alright, you are busy, don't worry about me."
"Little brother, you were truly generous this time. If not for you, we brothers would probably be in jail again. From now on, we will all follow you, guaranteeing you a life of plenty," Li Haifeng said with a chuckle.
"Alright, it's a deal!"
"Little brother, let's meet tonight, and I will discuss the specific details with you in detail, how about that?"
"Sure, I am at your service anytime."
At six o'clock in the evening, Zhang Zhiqiang arrived as promised and sat with Li Haifeng in the teahouse.
Zhang Zhiqiang knew this teahouse was Li Haifeng's property. They took seats on the first floor by the window. Li Haifeng ordered a few dishes and a pot of Longjing tea, then leisurely began to taste it.
"Little brother, I toast to you. You have worked hard during this period; you helped me greatly, and I owe you a favor," Li Haifeng raised his teacup.
Zhang Zhiqiang picked up his teacup and clinked it against his: "We are brothers, after all; it is only right. If you need my help with anything, just say it."
"Haha... Good, then I thank you in advance, little brother," Li Haifeng said with a smile. Suddenly remembering what Zhang Zhiqiang had instructed last night, he spoke directly: "Little brother, was the matter last night done by someone you sent?"
Zhang Zhiqiang smiled but did not deny it.
"Your courage is too great, isn't it? Do you know how big of a fuss this matter caused? The police almost caught me. If I had not stopped in time, you probably would have been sentenced to death," Li Haifeng stared at Zhang Zhiqiang with wide eyes.
Zhang Zhiqiang merely smiled faintly: "Since I dared to do it, I am not afraid of being found out. I believe I will not die, and you definitely will not let me die."
Li Haifeng sighed: "Little brother, I admit I had some selfish motives. I will not hide it from you; you are very right, I truly cannot bear to let you die."
"Oh, I thought so. With the boss's wisdom, how could he let me die?"
"Hehe, that is not it. You also know that our company has recently faced a shortage of funds, so we took a desperate gamble. I originally planned to make a fortune this way, but who would have thought we would suffer such a huge setback. Now it is trouble; my company is going bankrupt, and the losses will be beyond imagination."
"What do you plan to do?" Zhang Zhiqiang asked.
"This time I admit I lost; I will honor the bet. I agree to your conditions; I will agree to whatever conditions you propose. But the premise is that you must leave Yunshan immediately, the sooner the better."
Zhang Zhiqiang frowned and said, "I do not intend to renege on my debt. I just feel that leaving like this is too unfair. Boss, tell me, if you had a chance to take revenge on those people, would you let them go?"
"Of course, I will not let go of enemies who harm me!" Li Haifeng answered without hesitation.
Zhang Zhiqiang fell silent for a moment, then said, "That is it. Even if I stay, my fate will be miserable. Rather than going to prison, it is better to leave early and be reborn."
"Then when do you plan to leave?" Li Haifeng asked anxiously.
"Right now," Zhang Zhiqiang said decisively.
Li Haifeng was instantly stunned and only reacted after a long pause: "Now? Isn't that too hasty?"
"I think it is fine. Leaving Yunshan, the sooner the better. I am leaving immediately."
"Little brother, I..." Li Haifeng seemed somewhat reluctant.
"Boss, there is no banquet that does not end. We will have a chance to meet again in the future," Zhang Zhiqiang smiled, then continued: "After I leave, you must take good care of my family. In a while, I will sell the house and then go south to develop."
"Little brother, I owe you too much. Rest assured, I will arrange matters for your family. However, I hope you can leave me a contact method so we can contact each other conveniently in the future."
"Alright, once I am settled, I will call you."
The two chatted very compatibly, seemingly forgetting the time. Unknowingly, the sky outside had already turned dark. The teahouse lights appeared exceptionally soft.
Zhang Zhiqiang decided to leave: "Boss, I am leaving."
"Alright, be careful," Li Haifeng saw him out the door.
After shaking hands and bidding farewell, Zhang Zhiqiang left the teahouse. He knew he had no way back. This departure might mean he would never have the chance to return. The only thing he could do was strive to adapt to the new environment and start his life anew.
After Li Haifeng returned to the teahouse, however, he fell into deep thought. He knew clearly in his heart that having suffered this setback, his company would probably truly go bankrupt. But he also understood that being able to turn danger into safety this time was entirely due to Zhang Zhiqiang's help. If Zhang Zhiqiang had not stepped in to save him, he would probably have already entered prison. Thinking of this, he could not help but sigh deeply.
Time passed quickly; in the blink of an eye, several months had passed. After Zhang Zhiqiang settled down in the south, he began to contact Li Haifeng. He hoped to cooperate with Li Haifeng once more. Upon hearing this news, Li Haifeng was also very happy; he knew he was saved again this time. After some discussion, the two decided to cooperate again. However, this time they were more cautious and chose a safer method of cooperation. After several months of effort, their company finally came back from the dead and regained vitality. And Zhang Zhiqiang, because of this cooperation, became famous and became one of the prominent figures in the local area.
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