"Director..."

"Hu Tianhua, you bastard, are you trying to die? How dare you run to Yunshan and stir up trouble?" As soon as the call connected, Liu Zhengguo's roar echoed from the other end.

Hu Tianhua's body instantly started to tremble, and he almost dropped his phone. He immediately replied with the utmost respect, "Please, just let me explain..."

"I don't want to hear a single word. There's no need for explanations. You're done as director!" Liu Zhengguo bellowed. "As long as I'm around, you will never get another promotion. Now get your ass back here immediately! If you keep causing trouble, don't blame me for being harsh!"

"Understood, understood... Director, please don't be angry. I'm on my way back right now!" After Hu Tianhua hung up, the back of his shirt was already drenched in sweat.

A gust of wind made him shiver, and he stared at Chen Zheng, his expression one of utter shock. By now, he had of course realized this wasn't just some small hotel owner, but a mysterious figure with immense power. I really messed with the wrong person this time!

"Director Hu, what is this..." Zhao Huiru sensed something was wrong and walked over, her voice laced with concern.

"My sincerest apologies, Mrs. Fan, but I'm afraid I'm no longer qualified to handle this matter!" Hu Tianhua's expression was ghastly. "This case falls under Yunshan's jurisdiction. I no longer have the authority to intervene. We must follow the decision of the Yunshan Municipal Bureau!"

Zhao Huiru was stunned. "Director Hu, that's not what you said when you arrived in Yunshan, is it?" she asked. "What about your nephew studying abroad...?"

"Bullshit! I don't have a nephew, so don't you dare slander me!" Hu Tianhua glared and snapped at her. Is this woman a complete idiot, or just acting like one? To bring that up now... Is she trying to get me killed even faster?

"Mrs. Fan, I hope you understand that your brother did, in fact, break the law," he continued, his tone formal. "Letting him stay inside and reflect on his actions is the best choice. Anyway, I can't handle this. You'll have to find another way!"

After saying this, Hu Tianhua walked directly over to Chen Zheng. His attitude was now deeply respectful, all his previous arrogance gone. "I am truly sorry, Mr. Chen. I had no idea you had such a close relationship with Director Liu! I completely misjudged you before. I will leave immediately. The Fan Family's business has nothing to do with me anymore!"

With that, Hu Tianhua turned, hailed a taxi, and left as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, Zhao Huiru stood rooted to the spot, staring at Chen Zheng in disbelief. According to her investigation, Chen Zheng was just the owner of a small hotel. She had never imagined his connections could be so powerful that he even knew such a high-level official.

"Kid, I underestimated you. I really didn't expect you to have connections in the province," Zhao Huiru said, her gaze sharp and meaningful. "But what I don't understand is, what good does it do you to keep my brother locked up?" As she spoke, she couldn't help but frown.

"Let's negotiate. If you're willing to release my brother now, I'm prepared to forget what happened. I can even have my husband enter into a business partnership with you! This is an opportunity that many would kill for, something countless prestigious families couldn't even dream of. You should seize this chance."

In the end, Zhao Huiru extended this olive branch, intending to use her family's power to buy Chen Zheng off. After all, the Fan Family was a clan of the future, a truly top-tier powerhouse. It takes more than a hundred years to build such a legacy. Their wealth and influence were far beyond what any ordinary rich person could compare to. As far as Zhao Huiru was concerned, anyone she offered this opportunity to would jump at the chance.

However, upon hearing her words, Chen Zheng just shook his head in disdain. "You think far too highly of your family," he said. "Never mind the so-called future Fan Family; I've never given a second thought even to the clans in the capital!

"And let me be clear: your brother brought this fate upon himself. As his older sister, you need to understand that. Stop causing trouble, or you might drag your entire family down with you!"

After speaking these cold words, Chen Zheng got into the car with Zhao Feng and drove away.

Zhao Huiru stood frozen in place, her expression gradually twisting with rage. That damned bastard! He must have stumbled into some dumb luck to know people in high places, and now he's this arrogant! So arrogant he doesn't even respect my family?

"Mrs. Fan..." Liu Tiannan approached, his face a mask of bitterness. Although Chen Zheng might look down on such a family, he certainly didn't have the guts to offend them.

"Listen to me," Zhao Huiru snarled, "you'd better not let my brother suffer in there. If anything happens to him, the consequences for you will be extremely serious!"

Leaving them with this harsh warning, she stalked back to her Rolls-Royce. It seemed there was no reversing this situation. Zhao Dabao probably wouldn't be getting out anytime soon. She could only go back and make a new plan.

「...」

After leaving, Chen Zheng went straight back to the Royal Hotel. It was Sunday, so the family had time to eat together. But now that Wei Zixuan was gone, he naturally had to explain the situation to her parents.

However, just as he arrived downstairs at the hotel, he received a call from Xu Tian.

"Mr. Chen, the grand opening for the Jiangnan district property is tomorrow. There will be a board meeting on-site. I was wondering if you might have time to join us?" Xu Tian's voice was very respectful over the phone. "It would also be a good chance to meet everyone!"

Yuan Qishan had put him in charge of managing the villa complex in the Jiangnan district, making Chen Zheng his ultimate boss. Of course, his attitude was exceedingly polite.

"The opening is tomorrow?" Chen Zheng nodded slowly. "Very well. If I have time, I'll definitely be there." Although I'm just a hands-off owner and don't want to get involved in the details, I should probably meet my subordinates under the circumstances.

After they chatted for a few more moments, Chen Zheng hung up.

Just as he reached the door to the suite, he heard the sounds of Wei Wufeng and his wife arguing.

"Wei Wufeng, I don't care! I must have the villa in the Jiangnan district. No other place will do..."

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