Chapter 817: The Pattern is Too Small

"Oh my!" Yuan Hongbiao was so anxious he was scratching his head and ears. "Why won't you believe me? That 'Big Earthworm' and 'Small Earthworm'—the second brother, Sun Hewen, is still somewhat reasonable."

"But the eldest, Sun Hexin, is a beast. For money, he recognizes no kin. He is ruthless and will do anything. Last year at a dance hall, just because someone bumped into him while walking,"

"he broke the person's leg. It's said they will never stand again. In the end, he only paid two hundred yuan in compensation, was detained for a week, and then released."

"The project can be done by anyone; isn't it the same if we give it to them? Why offend them and bring trouble upon yourself? I'll go chase them back right now, talk to them properly, and just give them the project."

Zhou Andong grabbed Yuan Hongbiao, who was about to leave. "Who the project is given to is a decision for me, the Chairman, to make. I don't need anyone else to make decisions for me."

Yuan Hongbiao was stunned. Zhou Andong, who had always been polite and smiling toward him, had suddenly changed into a different person.

He was no longer so amiable, but rather a bit aggressive, actually making him feel a sense of trepidation.

"Old Uncle," Zhou Andong patted Yuan Hongbiao's shoulder again. "You are an elder, and I respect you, but that doesn't mean you can point fingers at me. Do you understand?"

Yuan Hongbiao's expression flickered. He then forced a laugh and said, "I was just worried and acted impulsively. Old Uncle is doing this for your own good, fearing you don't know the influence of the 'Big and Small Earthworms' and will suffer if you offend them."

Zhou Andong turned around, picked up the gift bag, and tipped it over. A small box fell onto the cabinet.

"Everyone has a desire to climb the social ladder; that is understandable. After all, there are people who sell their own children for money, let alone betraying a so-called relative."

"But Old Uncle, I have to say, your vision is too short-sighted and your pattern is too small. Before making a decision, why don't you think carefully about how much benefit I can bring you, and what those dog-shit 'Big and Small Earthworms' can bring you?"

Yuan Hongbiao was stunned, and the others were also looking at Zhou Andong.

Whether it was the uncles, aunts, or cousins, not one of them dared to breathe loudly.

It was truly because Zhou Andong at this moment was genuinely frightening; he spoke neither fast nor slow, and his tone was very calm.

But there was an indescribable aura that kept the air in the room in a state of low pressure.

Even Old Comrade Zhou and Yuan Liying had never seen their son like this. They opened their mouths slightly, a bit unable to believe it.

Zhou Andong picked up the small box and opened it. Inside was a jade Buddha. He took it into his hand, held it up to the light, and looked at it.

It was crystal clear, without a single trace of impurity, so green that it made one's heart tremble, as if it were a pool of emerald water.

"Good stuff," Zhou Andong muttered. "It's worth at least twenty or thirty thousand."

As he spoke, Zhou Andong walked over to Jian Qiu and hung it around the neck of Su Su, who was in her arms.

"Let my big girl wear this to play with."

"That!" Yuan Hongbiao said hesitantly, "Dongzi, you really misunderstood. I don't want to get any benefits from the 'Big and Small Earthworms,' and I'm certainly not trying to curry favor with them."

"Anyway, this matter was my lack of consideration. Uncle apologizes to you; this kind of thing will definitely not happen again in the future. After all, we are relatives; no matter how arrogant they are, they aren't as close as we are."

"Sigh!" Zhou Andong sighed. "Old Uncle, you might not understand the significance of this project. It is a key investment attraction project for Qi City. The Mayor and the Secretary came to talk to me personally. Who could touch it?"

"Unless that 'Big and Small Earthworm' ascends the throne to become Emperor, otherwise they are nothing. The iron fist of the dictatorship doesn't even need to strike; just a slight shake and they would be wiped out."

Yuan Hongbiao lowered his posture significantly, his face full of remorse. "Alas, the way this matter was handled today is really..."

He patted his own head as he spoke. "Dongzi, I won't say anything else; it's all Uncle's fault. I'm just a small town mayor with little experience; I can't compare to you. Just forgive Uncle this once."

Zhou Andong shook his head. "There is no such thing as forgiving or not forgiving. You are my uncle; some things are fine once they are laid out."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Yuan Hongbiao grinned. "It's good that it's laid out, it's good that it's laid out. It's just that regarding our cooperation..."

"I said I would invest, so I won't go back on my word." Zhou Andong took out a cigarette and handed one to Yuan Hongbiao. "Rest assured, when my people come over, they will go to the mine to inspect."

"Good!"

Yuan Hongbiao secretly let out a breath. He was genuinely afraid that because of this matter, Zhou Andong would no longer cooperate with him, and the loss would be huge.

"Then I'll head back first."

"Alright!" Zhou Andong and Jian Qiu saw Yuan Hongbiao out the gate.

Yuan Hongbiao turned back and waved his hand. The moment he turned around again, his expression immediately turned gloomy.

Ever since he became Deputy Mayor, in these ten miles and eight villages, who dared to give him a cold shoulder?

Even the county leaders and those two in the town didn't dare to nag him.

He didn't expect that today, in front of so many people, he would be bluffed by that little brat Zhou Andong.

The more Yuan Hongbiao thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. "Motherfucker."

This guy cursed as he walked. "Little brat, acting tough with me. Once your funds arrive, I'll let you know what a real iron fist of dictatorship is."

………………

On the provincial road to Qi City, a Duke King was speeding along.

Inside the car, Qi Damin leaned against the back of the seat with an expressionless face, his eyes closed, not knowing what he was thinking.

Sitting next to Qi Damin was a young man with a mole the size of a bean at the corner of his mouth, with a strand of hair growing on it.

"Brother Damin, since that little brat doesn't know what's good for him, let the brothers below come over and cripple him. Naturally, he will agree."

Qi Damin opened his eyes and gave the young man a cold look.

"Do you think that because Zhou Andong is young, he is easy to bully and can be squeezed at will?"

The young man really did think so. An outsider, even if he were a dragon, would have to coil up upon arriving in Qi City.

"Hmph!"

Qi Damin let out a cold snort. "In these years, you have become accustomed to smooth sailing and don't know how high the sky is or how thick the earth is. If Zhou Andong were really so easy to bully, and anyone could squeeze him, how could he have made it to today? He would have been eaten until not even bone dregs were left long ago."

The young man wanted to open his mouth to say something else, but seeing Qi Damin close his eyes again, he swallowed the words he was about to say. However, looking at his expression, he was clearly very disdainful of Qi Damin's words.

Returning to Qi City, Qi Damin went to see Sun Hewen as soon as he arrived at the company.

And that young man with the mole at the corner of his mouth ran to the flower, bird, fish, and pet market.

In front of Sun Hexin were a few small dishes, and next to them were a few cans of Harbin Beer.

"Come, sit down and have a drink."

The young man with the mole didn't stand on ceremony either. He sat down in a grand manner, opened a can of beer with a 'pop', gulped it down in one breath, and then opened another.

Sun Hexin grabbed a few peanuts and threw them into his mouth, crunching them. "Damin went; how did the talk go?" ===== CHAPTER 818 =====