Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Li Shundong lowered his head and remained silent.

Years of struggle and risky actions surged into my mind at this moment.

It's not that he doesn't want to turn back, it's that no one is showing him the way.

Now, his senior has personally guided him, paving the way for him.

I started to seriously weigh the pros and cons.

Turning back is the right path; the road ahead is promising.

a long time.

Li Shundong raised his head, the confusion in his eyes completely gone, replaced by a glimmer of light. "Senior, you're right."

I have indeed lived a very pathetic life all these years.

His tone was full of relief; the huge weight that had been pressing on his heart for many years had finally been lifted.

"This shady business looks lucrative, but it's actually like walking on thin ice. You're making money that's dangerous. If you don't run into trouble yesterday or today, it doesn't mean you won't run into trouble tomorrow. If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet. If you keep doing debt collection, you're probably going to get into trouble sooner or later."

I will obey your orders. Effective immediately, Angel Company will completely cease all debt collection operations.

The prodigal son returns, suddenly realizing his mistakes.

Qi Tongwei patted Li Shundong on the shoulder, "A wise man knows when to yield. Your ability to understand this is better than anything else."

Li Shundong nodded, "From now on, I will rely on the law to make a living, live an upright life, and never do these underhanded things again."

At this moment, he decided to sever his gray business, which he had been operating for many years.

Having witnessed this, Du Cheng gained a greater appreciation for Li Shundong.

It's never too late to admit your mistakes and correct them.

Qi Tongwei changed the subject and got to the point, "Shundong, I came here today not only to give you a hand, but also to ask you to do three things."

Li Shundong stood up, his back ramrod straight. "Senior, you say it, and I'll do it 100%!"

Now that he has made up his mind to turn over a new leaf, he is naturally willing to fully cooperate with Qi Tongwei.

He desperately wanted to achieve more merits.

Let alone three things, even if it were 300 or 30,000 things, I would still do them.

I'm not afraid that the senior alumnus won't use me; I'm afraid that this senior alumnus in a high position won't associate with me.

Qi Tongwei lowered his voice and whispered in Li Shundong's ear, "First thing, you'll have a guest coming tonight... You must take good care of him..."

Li Shundong instantly understood what Qi Tongwei meant.

"No problem, senior. I will do my best to get all the information you need from you."

Absolutely no mistakes will be made.

Qi Tongwei gestured for Li Shundong to sit down, glanced indifferently out the window, and continued, "Secondly, Shundong, regardless of who is behind Cai Chenggong's deal, terminate the cooperation immediately and release him."

The tone left no room for argument; it was a definitive conclusion.

Upon hearing this, Li Shundong felt a pang of regret, but dared not voice any dissent.

Cai Chenggong's target is 3000 million.

At this moment, Cai Chenggong, locked in a dog cage, is the one being chased for debt.

If you get 3000 million, the commission is enough for an average person to live on for a lifetime.

"No problem. If you say so, I'll release the person immediately, and this deal will be void."

To be honest, Cai Chenggong really couldn't squeeze a single penny out of him.

After bankruptcy, his house and car were all mortgaged, he was penniless, and the total debt, including principal and interest, was at least a billion yuan—a hole that even demolishing his house wouldn't fill.

It's a thankless task.

Cheng Du leaned back on the sofa, found it amusing, and casually made a sarcastic remark.

"Shundong, so you've brought back a debtor ancestor, and you're now serving him hand and foot every day?"

It accurately pinpointed Li Shundong's predicament.

Li Shundong waved his hand with a wry smile, "Director Cheng, you don't know the rules of my Angel Company. We never accept advance payments from our clients."

I only take a percentage of the payment after the debt is successfully recovered.

"For a completely hopeless debt like Cai Chenggong's, I worked on it for three days straight and didn't earn a single penny, plus I had to provide food, lodging, and someone to look after it."

It's definitely a losing proposition.

Qi Tongwei tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, succinctly revealing the key point.

"So this deal is not worth it for you from beginning to end."

"You won't make any money, you'll waste all your time and resources, and you'll easily offend people and get into trouble—it's just creating unnecessary burdens for yourself."

See through the essential advantages and disadvantages at a glance.

Li Shundong nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.

"That's right! I thought it was a big fish that I could make a fortune from, but it turned out to be a bottomless pit."

The longer you hold on, the more you lose. Letting go sooner is better, and it's a way to cut your losses.

The knot in my heart has been completely untied.

Cheng Du raised an eyebrow and casually remarked, "You're a classic example of someone who's greedy for small gains but suffers big losses."

Continuing to waste time on a bankrupt deadbeat who has nothing is not worth the risk of getting involved in other cases.

Listening to your senior's advice and withdrawing now is the wisest choice you'll ever make.

Every word is true; there is not a single lie.

Li Shundong felt somewhat fortunate that he had met Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du today, which meant he now had someone to rely on.

"Indeed, my vision was too narrow. I was only focused on the few taels of silver in front of me and couldn't see the implications."

I'll arrange for their release right now. From now on, I won't touch this kind of hot potato of a mess.

Senior, what's the third thing?

Qi Tongwei said frankly, "The day after tomorrow, the provincial party committee will hold a democratic life meeting, and I would like to invite you to attend."

"Senior, thank you. I've only passed by the provincial party committee compound a few times. I never imagined I'd be able to attend a meeting there in my lifetime. Is there anything I can do for you?" Li Shundong felt there must be something important.

Qi Tongwei smiled faintly, "Your task is to smooth over the relationship between Chen Yanshi and Dafeng Factory..."

Li Shundong patted his chest and said confidently, "Senior, entrusting this to our Angel Company is the best decision. I will definitely investigate Chen Yanshi thoroughly."

The three chatted for a while longer before Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du left by car.

Only after the car was out of sight did Li Shundong return to his office and call the person who had made the request.

The moment the call connected, he handled everything perfectly. "Mr. Cao, I'm really sorry, but Angel Company can't do this deal."

He paused, deliberately lowered his voice, and delivered the prepared statement.

"Zhao Donglai has been keeping a close eye on us lately, and the city-wide crackdown on smuggling is intensifying. We simply can't withstand the pressure, so we have no choice but to terminate Cai Chenggong's deal."

Their explanation was airtight, shifting all responsibility to Zhao Donglai of the Municipal Bureau.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, and then they finally agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Li Shundong breathed a sigh of relief.

This move has been successfully executed.

Ten minutes later, outside a small grove of trees on the outskirts of Guangming Lake.

A black car without license plates was parked on the side of the road.

Two burly men in black moved swiftly, carrying a large, bulging sack, and quickly disappeared into the deep, dark woods.

The person in the sack was Cai Chenggong.

His hands and feet were bound with thick ropes, and his mouth was stuffed with a tattered rag, so he couldn't make a sound.

The desolate forest was eerie.

There were even crows cawing.

Cai Chenggong huddled inside the sack, his heart pounding wildly.

Having spent many years in the business world and witnessed countless shady dealings, he now harbored only the worst possible thought in his mind.

This person will be silently silenced and their body dumped in the wilderness.