Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 302 There is no one above me

A moment later, after listening to Zhou Zhengyang's report, Zhao Zhen's eyes turned completely cold.

It seems that the Jiangsu branch is not only inefficient, but also likely has internal problems.

Zhou Zhengyang's hesitant attitude just now suggests that the resistance likely comes from the branch's senior management.

"Hehe, it seems the water in Zhenjiang is even more murky than I imagined."

Zhao Zhen lightly tapped the stair railing with her fingers, producing a soft, resonant sound, and an invisible pressure filled the air.

He didn't get angry immediately; instead, he remained unusually calm.

"Zhengyang, you're familiar with the local situation. Tell me, who's the branch manager? What's their reputation like?"

Zhou Zhengyang hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Chairman Zhao, the branch manager is Jiang Shouyi... He is capable, but... he is quite particular about 'rules'."

They place particular emphasis on hierarchy and are not very tolerant of differing opinions.

It is said that... he sometimes makes slight adjustments to some of the instructions given to headquarters based on... the 'local situation'.

The poor execution of this arrest warrant is likely because...Manager Jiang considered the target too difficult to handle, and dispersing manpower risky, or...there were other considerations?

"Hmph, rules? Considerations?"

A cold smile curled at the corner of Zhao Zhen's lips, a prelude to a laugh born of extreme anger.

The Sanyi Sect incident had already made him extremely unhappy, and now the people under his command, who had created Nadutong with his own hands, dared to cause him such trouble at this critical juncture!

I think you're deliberately walking into the line of fire!
"Alright! Let's see what he means by his rules!"
"Zhengyang, the power generation headquarters, in my name, conduct a secret investigation into the recent performance of Jiang Shouyi and his core team, focusing on whether they have any private dealings with local factions or even the Quanxing!"

Zhao Zhen stood up and dusted off his inconspicuous casual clothes.

"As for us... from now on, I am no longer Chairman Zhao."

I'm an ordinary specialist sent from headquarters to Zhenjiang to follow up on the rumors surrounding Wu Gensheng and the aftermath of the Sanyi incident... Let's call me Zhao Li.

You are my assistant here.

Zhou Zhengyang watched as Zhao Zhen instantly shed all his superior demeanor and became like a slightly tired, timid grassroots worker, and his heart trembled.

He knew that Chairman Zhao was probably going to make an unannounced visit to personally expose the "fuss" within the Jiangsu branch...
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An hour later, Zhao Zhen arrived at the Zhenjiang branch of Nadutong in Jiangsu Province, led by Zhou Zhengyang.

The outpost was more "luxurious" than I had imagined; the guards and staff were all in brand-new, crisp uniforms, but their attitudes were generally a bit arrogant.

When Zhou Zhengyang introduced himself as Zhao Li, a specialist sent by headquarters, and his assistant, the security guard lazily checked their credentials and was perfunctory in his attitude.

Inside, the staff were either joking and laughing with each other or chatting in small groups, completely ignoring the suddenly appearing "headquarters specialist".

In response, Zhao Zhen revealed a strange smile.

Just as he and Zhou Zhengyang were in the office trying to inquire about the progress of the arrest warrant from headquarters, a well-dressed, imposing young man suddenly barged in from behind.

"What are you doing here? Do you think this is a place where you can just wander around like that?"

The young man frowned and spoke sternly.

Zhou Zhengyang quickly explained, "Young Master Jiang, this is Zhao Li, a special commissioner sent by headquarters, to follow up on the previous arrest warrant and the Sanyi Gate incident."

After explaining to the young man, Zhou Zhengyang quickly turned to Zhao Zhen and whispered again:
"Chairman Zhao, he is Jiang Kun, the son of Jiang Shouyi, the head of the Jiangsu branch."

"Headquarters specialist?"

Jiang Kun looked Zhao Zhen up and down, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes when he saw his simple, even somewhat worn, casual clothes.

"Oh, from headquarters... What about the paperwork? Did I approve your scope of operations?"

This is Zhenjiang, a place with strict rules. It's not some rural area. If you need to get anything done, you have to register and make an appointment at the front desk first! Do you understand the rules?

"Get out of my way, don't delay my business!"

After saying that, Jiang Kun suddenly reached out and pushed Zhao Zhen. But the next second, Jiang Kun froze on the spot.

Just now, when he pushed on Zhao Zhen's shoulder, the other's body did not move at all, as if he had just pushed a mountain!
Zhao Zhen looked down at Jiang Kun's hand on his shoulder, a deep-seated calm and majesty flashing in his eyes.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze sharp as lightning, piercing straight at the other person.

"rule?"

Zhao Zhen spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but it seemed to carry shards of ice, instantly silencing the noisy corridor.

Are you lecturing me on the rules?

Jiang Kun's heart skipped a beat at his gaze, but relying on his local connections, he forced himself to remain calm and said:

"What? Am I wrong? So what if they're from headquarters?"

In Zhenjiang, you have to follow Zhenjiang's rules! Do you know who my father is? Do you know how many connections I have?

"Oh? Is that so? That's quite unfortunate. In this small, interconnected area, I have no one above me..."

After hearing Zhao Zhen's words, Jiang Kun, who was initially intimidated by the other party's imposing manner, was stunned once again.

"Oh, so you're just a nobody! If you don't have connections, why are you acting all high and mighty with me?!"

So what if you're sent from headquarters? Believe me, I can get headquarters to send another specialist with just one word!

"Change the specialist? That's quite an arrogant statement!"
"Then I'm even more curious. What is it that you have that's more urgent than orders from headquarters?"

“Chairman Zhao, what he has in his hands should be some private orders,” Zhou Zhengyang explained at the opportune moment.

"Private deals?" Zhao Zhen frowned.

"Over the years, Jiang Kun has been using Nadutong's resources to run private deals and then taking the opportunity to make huge profits."

"Chairman Zhao... Chairman Zhao?"

Jiang Kun trembled as the two words Zhou Zhengyang had just uttered clearly reached his ears.

Within the entire company, there has never been only one person who could be called Chairman Zhao!
"So that's it..."

After saying that, Zhao Zhen stopped looking at Jiang Kun and instead swept his gaze across the room with an imposing air. Every branch employee whose gaze fell upon him subconsciously lowered their head.

Just then, Zhou Zhengyang suddenly stepped forward and shouted at the crowd, "Insolence! Open your eyes and see clearly! This is our Chairman of Nadutong—Chairman Zhao Zhen!"

In an instant, the entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

Just moments ago, Jiang Kun was arrogant and haughty. In an instant, his face turned ashen, his legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud, his teeth chattering.

"Chairman... Chairman... Chairman? I... I deserve to die! I was blind!!!"

All the staff around, regardless of their position, were frozen in place. They bowed deeply like wheat fields swaying in the wind, not daring to lift their heads, sweat pouring down their faces.

Zhao Zhen didn't look at them; her gaze remained calm, as if the earlier incident had merely brushed away a speck of dust.

He turned to Zhou Zhengyang, his voice returning to normal, yet carrying an undeniable power.

"Summon Jiang Shouyi to see me immediately."

Furthermore, in my name, mobilize all available mobile forces in Zhenjiang to keep an eye on all major roads in Zhenjiang and dig out the remaining members of the Quanxing gang who have escaped!

I demand to see him alive or dead! I want results before dawn!
If anyone dares to delay or shirk responsibility again…

Zhao Zhen paused, then glanced at Jiang Kun in front of him again.

"Let's see who understands the 'rules' better!"

At this moment, every word Zhao Zhen uttered was like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of everyone present!

(End of this chapter)