Chapter 2722

At this time, Tong Huaiyu was arranging people to support Yin Xuan into the car, preparing to send him to the hospital. At the same time, he was cursing in his heart that Yin Xuan was incapable of success but prone to failure, and the entire Yin family were all damn fools, actually letting Zhou Andong, this country bumpkin, suppress and beat him.

Zhou Andong glanced at Tong Huaiyu and his group, let out a cold laugh, strode toward his own car, opened the door, and got in. But he did not leave; instead, he was waiting for someone's arrival. As for who this person was, he did not know, but someone would surely come to find him.

Zhou Andong raised his wrist to look at his watch. At this time, the meeting had already begun. As long as those four big shots discovered he was absent, they would certainly inquire about the situation and then send someone to find him.

As for whether they could find him, that's no joke. The person those four big shots want to find—how could he not be found? As long as he does not leave Jingcheng, does not deliberately hide himself, within half an hour, what happened here will be laid before those four big shots.

At this time, the symposium venue, just as Zhou Andong had expected, his absence from the meeting had been noticed by many. The first to notice were Liu Xiangchun, Maxianli, and Lao Wang of Haier, because that morning in the restaurant, they had searched around and did not see Zhou Andong.

Upon arriving at the venue and still not seeing him, and even after the meeting began and still not seeing Zhou Andong, Liu Xiangchun and the others did not think too much about it. After all, Zhou Andong manages such a large enterprise—not just the Gonggou Group but also the wool factory—so it is perfectly normal for something sudden to occur, delaying his arrival for the meeting.

Even the four big shots, at the outset, did not pay attention. But as time passed, seeing that the meeting had progressed for nearly an hour and Zhou Andong still had not arrived, this began to seem abnormal.

The surnamed Chai big shot, who had been chatting with Zhou Andong about the internet, lowered his head to glance at his watch, tilted his head, and whispered something to the surnamed Chen big shot beside him. The surnamed Chen big shot nodded, tilted his head, raised his hand, and beckoned.

The secretary not far away quickly walked over. The surnamed Chen big shot gave him two instructions, and immediately the secretary hurried off. This morning is still the symposium; this afternoon, leadership will deliver summary remarks.

The one currently speaking is Giant Shi Lao Ban, discussing the future technology sector, mainly computers. No matter how you say it, those who thrive in this era must have keen vision. Moreover, his current main business is software; discussing high-tech topics poses no problem for him.

However, starting next year, this fellow will go off track, launching twelve health products consecutively in one year, placing advertisements exceeding one hundred million, from then on, on the path of harvesting leeks, he will go further and further, and earn more and more.

Less than half an hour later, that secretary came rushing back, hurriedly approached the big shot's side, bent over, lowered his head, and softly reported. The more the big shot listened, the uglier his expression became. Finally, he raised his hand and waved it once, then softly exchanged a few words with the other three big shots.

The surnamed Chai big shot's face darkened terrifyingly. He softly said to the surnamed Chen big shot: "Send Xiao Mu to Xicheng to find Yao Jinghuai, and have him personally bring Zhou Andong to me."

The surnamed Chen big shot nodded and instructed Secretary Xiao Mu: "Before eleven o'clock, Zhou Andong must arrive at the meeting."

"Yes!" Xiao Mu replied, then trotted away.

Everyone witnessed this scene. Although they did not know what had happened, seeing the expressions of the four big shots, they knew the matter was likely significant. Therefore, everyone speculated in their hearts about what exactly had occurred, something that could make these four faces so grim.

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Xicheng District!

In Secretary Yao Jinghuai's office, Jian Qiu held a teacup in her hand, took a light sip, and said with deep aftertaste: "Secretary Yao, this tea is truly excellent—sip it and the fragrance lingers on the lips and teeth. When I leave later, please give me some."

Yao Jinghuai said with a smile: "Since Secretary Jian likes to drink it, I will give you a box when you leave later."

"Then I thank you, Secretary Yao." Jian Qiu was not polite, held the teacup, and took another sip, as if this tea were truly delicious.

Yao Jinghuai did not know why Jian Qiu had come, but since Jian Qiu did not speak, he naturally did not rush either. You have come to my presence with business—you are not anxious, so why should I be?

"Secretary Jian, you placed the urban complex in Chaoyang—that's fine—but you also put the headquarters of Qiu Dongfang's domestic subsidiary there. I have always held this against you. So, if your Gonggou Group has any projects in the future, you must certainly consider us in Xicheng."

"I will never consider Xicheng." Jian Qiu shook her head, her tone very firm, with no room for negotiation.

Yao Jinghuai was startled: "Secretary Jian, I don't understand what you mean. How have we in Xicheng offended you?"

Jian Qiu said softly and slowly: "The Xicheng government lacks integrity. After signing contracts, they say they regret it and regret it. Some people even pour dirty water on the heads of our Gonggou Group, causing us enormous losses and severe reputational damage. How could I possibly still cooperate with Xicheng?"

"What?" Yao Jinghuai frowned, his tone immediately turning stern: "Exactly what happened? Tell me."

"The matter is not major, but the impact is extremely bad." Jian Qiu spoke neither hastily nor slowly, recounting the entire incident in a calm tone, as if speaking about someone else: "Therefore, whether it is the Gonggou Group or Qiu Dongfang, we will never cooperate with Xicheng forever."

Upon hearing it concerned the demolition and relocation of Cai Shikou South Line, especially involving those celebrities' former residences and ancient buildings, Yao Jinghuai wished he could hide—he could not even get away to avoid getting involved in trouble.

"Secretary Jian!" Yao Jinghuai said sternly: "This matter is indeed bad, but the demolition and relocation work of Cai Shikou Market is the responsibility of the district government, and the party with whom you signed the contract is also the district government. Coming to me is useless."

Jian Qiu smiled faintly. She did not go to the district government because the district chief is Yin Qingshan. Although Yin Qingshan is only a collateral branch of the Yin family, and it is said their relationship is rather ordinary, even if ordinary, they are still family. Going there would surely yield no result, so it is better to come directly to Yao Jinghuai here.

Jian Qiu looked at Yao Jinghuai and said with a smile on her face: "Secretary Yao, do you think I would get results by going to find Yin Qingshan?"

"……"

Yao Jinghuai was utterly speechless. He had always watched the struggle between Zhou Andong and the Yin family with great amusement. But, watching the play is one thing—he did not want to become an actor in it. Because his acting skills are poor, he fears being beaten to death.

"Secretary Jian, the renovation of Cai Shikou South Line is the responsibility of the district government. The contract you initially signed with them was also with the district government. I truly have no way to intervene in this matter."

"No!" Jian Qiu raised her wrist to check the time: "This matter must be handled by you personally, and it must be you who comes forward."

Jian Qiu's words made Yao Jinghuai somewhat displeased, but Jian Qiu is not only a member of the Jian family, she is also the vice-chairman of the Gonggou Group. Even if he is dissatisfied, he must suppress it.

"Secretary Jian!" Yao Jinghuai said with a face full of helplessness: "Let's do this: you go back first, and I will inquire about the situation."

Jian Qiu laughed: "I am waiting here for you. You may inquire now."

"I……" Yao Jinghuai truly did not know what to say. Jian Qiu is impervious to persuasion, yet he cannot tear his face and drive her away. This leaves him with a sense of powerlessness.

"Pa pa pa!" At this moment, the office door was knocked.

Yao Jinghuai seemed to have grasped a lifeline. He urgently shouted loudly: "Come in!"

The office door was pushed open. Yao Jinghuai's secretary entered, followed by a young man behind him.

Seeing the young man, Yao Jinghuai was startled, then immediately stood up, walked around the desk with a full smile, extended his hand, and said: "Director Mu, if you have any matter, a phone call will suffice—there is no need to come in person."