Chapter 394: 390. Driven to a Dead End (Please subscribe, monthly tickets!)

"What do you mean I participated? Isn't it just a small conflict between Sicheng and Mr. Lotnikov? How big of a deal could it be? Zhang Ran, don't make a mountain out of a molehill."

"Perhaps Sicheng felt a bit wronged, but one cannot vent recklessly just because one has been wronged; that does him no good in his growth," Yu Mingcai said in a deep voice.

He believed his words were sincere and that he was using his life experience to tell Zhang Sicheng what to do.

However, neither Zhang Ran nor Zhang Sicheng paid any attention to this "goodwill."

"Heh, can I assume you are playing dumb?" Zhang Ran suddenly laughed.

Yu Mingcai frowned and said, "Playing dumb about what?"

"Still playing dumb with me now? Yu Mingcai, I really didn't expect you to be so heartless. For the sake of a tiny bit of profit, you actually had someone point a gun at Sicheng to threaten me. You really are something." Zhang Ran's expression changed, and he said with a cold laugh.

Hearing Zhang Ran's words, Yu Mingcai's expression changed completely.

He had initially thought there might be some minor conflict, and ever since he met Zhang Sicheng, Zhang Sicheng's attitude had always been very poor.

Coupled with Zhang Ran's situation, Yu Mingcai naturally assumed that Zhang Sicheng's mindset had become unbalanced because the family had suddenly become wealthy.

Under such circumstances, it should be normal to have some conflicts with Lotnikov, and the fault was most likely Zhang Sicheng's.

From Yu Mingcai's perspective, his reasoning was not wrong, but he subconsciously forgot one point, or rather, he deliberately forgot it.

That is, Zhang Sicheng had a conflict with him, and deep down, he even loathed him.

He took it for granted that because Zhang Sicheng had this attitude toward him, he must have the same attitude toward everyone.

This could also be considered a form of self-deception!

Yu Mingcai's gaze turned toward Lotnikov, his eyes full of inquiry and a trace of panic.

He did not know that the "small conflict" he assumed existed was actually this big!

Zhang Ran certainly knew that Yu Mingcai had not been involved in this matter, but he forcibly linked this matter to Yu Mingcai.

Once Zhang Ran confirmed it—no, it didn't need to be confirmed, just having the suspicion was enough—then he, Yu Mingcai, would truly be finished.

Lotnikov saw Yu Mingcai's expression and shrugged, saying, "Zhang Ran, stop throwing accusations around here. Mr. Yu and I have only just met, and before, I was just joking with your son. Look, isn't he perfectly fine now?"

Zhang Ran sneered, "Joking? Fine, have your nephew Valery come over, and I'll let Dayong joke around with him."

Lotnikov frowned and said, "Zhang Ran, we have already paid the price for this matter. What else do you want?"

"What do I want? Do you really think the matter ends here? Threatening my family, Zhang Ran's family—do you think I, Zhang Ran, am made of clay?"

Then Zhang Ran looked at Lotnikov seriously and said softly, "If you are fine, then what if others do the same? Will there be a regret pill to take then?"

After saying this, Zhang Ran's expression returned to normal, as if his previous words were just idle chatter, and he brought the topic back again.

"Just met? What a coincidence, I also just met He Yong," Zhang Ran scoffed.

Lotnikov narrowed his eyes and said nothing more, but Yu Mingcai was truly panicked.

Just a moment ago, he was still in high spirits because he had already reached an agreement with Lotnikov; as long as things went smoothly, his merit would be secured.

But in just a short moment, he was standing on the edge of a cliff.

Once it was truly confirmed by Zhang Ran, or even just implicated in this, his official career would be truly finished!

Just at this moment, a somewhat aged voice came over.

"Mr. Zhang, please don't blow things out of proportion. After all, no matter what, we can be considered relatives." Yu Xingmin walked out from the side.

He was actually the same as Zhang Ran; he was also somewhat worried about Yu Mingcai, as Yu Mingcai had already failed once before and had also annoyed the Nikolayev Family.

So he had followed along, and like Zhang Ran, he was prepared to help if any accidents occurred.

It was just that he hadn't expected that while nothing went wrong on Lotnikov's side, something had gone wrong on Zhang Ran's side.

Zhang Ran looked at Yu Xingmin and said bluntly, "In what capacity are you saying this?"

Yu Xingmin's eyes flickered, and he said with a smile, "It seems you know my identity?"

Zhang Ran remained silent, only staring at him coldly.

"What would you do if I spoke as a member of the Yu Family? And what would you do if I spoke as a representative of the delegation?" Yu Xingmin asked, appearing curious.

Zhang Ran said calmly, "If you are speaking as a member of the Yu Family, then you have no right to interfere in this matter."

"If you are speaking as a representative of the delegation, then I have nothing to say, but I will report this matter upward, and at that time, I hope the higher-ups will give me an explanation."

Yu Xingmin's brow furrowed instantly, "Zhang Ran, do you really want to take it this far? What good does doing this do for you?"

"No good, I just want justice. If he really didn't participate in this matter, then I believe no one will wrong him," Zhang Ran said.

Yu Xingmin looked deeply at Zhang Ran; Zhang Ran was determined to see Yu Mingcai finished.

Zhang Ran said it nicely, that no one would wrong Yu Mingcai.

Indeed, Yu Mingcai truly did not participate, and no one would truly wrong him.

But Yu Mingcai was currently at a critical period for a job transfer. He had paid a great price to get Yu Mingcai into the delegation, and even more so to have Yu Mingcai contact the Nikolayev and Lotnikov families in advance.

Once this matter was reported, regardless of whether it was true or false, Yu Mingcai's hope for a transfer would be shattered.

Even if he were forcibly transferred in the end, Yu Mingcai would not be able to proceed as smoothly as he had previously envisioned.

Finally, Yu Xingmin sighed and said, "Zhang Ran, I know some of the situation regarding Qingwan. Although her family did some things that were not very good, you really don't need to make things this tense. I believe Qingwan would not want to see this scene either."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Zhang Ran fly into a rage, "Don't you mention Qingwan to me. What right do you have to mention her?"

Zhang Ran stared fixedly at Yu Xingmin!

Yu Xingmin looked at Zhang Ran's eyes, which were full of anger, and suddenly could not speak.

"Do you really want to do this?" Yu Xingmin's voice also began to turn hard. Yu Mingcai was the most capable person in their Yu Family, and Yu Xingmin did not want Yu Mingcai to be finished at this time.

"I am just seeking justice. Is there something wrong with that?" Zhang Ran retorted.

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