A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Qi Tongwei's expression turned somewhat unpleasant after hearing Zhong Xiaoai's words.

"Who, who wants to have breakfast with her? You can't say things like that. I'll definitely be here, eating with you all. It's just that after we finish eating, I might take some food up to my bedroom to give to Jing Tian. Don't get the wrong idea."

Yang Mi's face also looked a little pale at this moment, but her attention was not on Qi Tongwei and Jing Tian having breakfast. Instead, she looked at the little stutterer with some resentment.

"Little stutterer, what do you mean by that? How do you know Jing Tian likes boiled corn for breakfast? And you keep calling her 'Da Tian Tian,' so affectionately! What's your relationship with her? Are you very close to her?"

Upon hearing this, everyone realized something was wrong; Yang Mi was unhappy. After all, Yang Mi and Jing Tian were the first couple in Qi Tongwei's harem who didn't get along.

The Zhao Xiaoqin and Zhao Xiaohui sisters were actually okay before. Although they didn't like each other and were quite arrogant, they hadn't reached the point of hating each other.

This time it's different; the relationship between Jing Tian and Yang Mi is obviously much more complicated.

The little stutterer was a bit embarrassed and seemed somewhat at a loss.

"I'm sorry, Sister Mimi, I just used to like watching her movies, so I'm a fan of hers! That's why I call her Da Tiantian, it's not because we're very close. Also, I remember that she likes to eat corn because I saw it on a variety show."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi curled his lip.

"Oh my, you've really gone to a lot of trouble! Have you seen any of my movies or TV series? Do you know what I like to eat? Are you really just a die-hard fan of Jing Tian, ​​little stutterer?"

After hearing Yang Mi's words, the little stutterer seemed a bit embarrassed.

“Sister Mimi, I’ve seen your movies too, and I know you love spicy blood curd! But you told me that yourself, I didn’t just guess.”

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi immediately became displeased. "You learned about Jing Tian from variety shows, how come it's as if I told you myself?"

Yang Mi was about to lash out when Qi Tongwei coughed, interrupting her.

"Alright, that's enough. Little Stutterer is busy taking care of everything at home every day. As long as we're at home and not working, Little Stutterer works hard to prepare all three meals for us. Let's all keep quiet and eat in peace!"

Outside Lei Gong's bedroom door in the Gulf Province.

Jin Ye, the strategist of the Sanlian Gang, looked at Lei Fuhong in front of him.

"Young Master, Lei Gong's health is deteriorating day by day. Shouldn't you start thinking about how to prepare for the future?"

After hearing what Master Jin said, Lei Fuhong looked in the direction of Lei Gong's house and took a deep breath.

"It looks like my dad's health only lasts a few days. Within the gang, the general opinion on me taking over (Wang Nuozhao) is passable. However, there are two guys who are particularly troublesome. One is that Zhongyongbo who always talks about 'winning people over with virtue,' and the other is my cousin Shanji, Ke Zhihua, who is currently in Jingzhou inland. Their attitudes have always been ambiguous. My dad has been sick for so long, and I've tried to visit them countless times, but it's like throwing a stone into the sea; they don't even utter a peep."

Upon hearing Lei Fuhong's words, Master Jin curled his lip in response.

“Young Master, this matter is not as complicated as you think. You can easily handle it by simply dividing and conquering.”

Lei Fuhong looked puzzled after hearing this.

"Master Jin, I don't understand. How exactly does this divide-and-conquer strategy work? You've seen my father's condition; time is of the essence, we can't afford to delay any longer!"

Chapter 543 It turns out that Chen Yanshi liked these kinds of flowers and plants when he was alive.

Jin looked around to make sure no one was there, then lowered his voice and said.

"That Marquis Zhongyong, don't be fooled by his righteous words and loud pronouncements of winning people over with virtue. In reality, he has quite a few enemies behind his back, and they are all ruthless characters. In our line of work, it's impossible to have clean hands, and making enemies is inevitable. I've heard that some guys from other gangs are looking for an opportunity to take him down, but they haven't found the right time yet. Perhaps we can make good use of this."

Lei Fuhong frowned after hearing what Master Jin said.

"Master Jin, you mean I should find someone to 'take care of' Uncle Zhongyong, and then shift the blame to those outsiders? What about... what about Shanji's cousin Ke Zhihua? That guy is in cahoots with Shanji. I heard Shanji has now become the deputy director of the Handong Provincial Prison Administration Bureau. If we mess with his cousin, our future days won't be easy!"

Jin Ye smiled slightly after hearing Lei Fuhong's words.

"Young Master, you don't need to worry so much. We don't need to resort to force with Cousin Shanji. Although we've reached an agreement with the higher-ups in the Gulf, it doesn't mean we should immediately sever ties with the mainland. We'll continue our business as usual; it's only beneficial to us. We just need to find a way to make sure Shanji's cousin, Ke Zhihua, can legitimately stay in Jingzhou. That way, there won't be any problems!"

Lei Fuhong nodded, his expression softening slightly.

"Master Jin, so you mean we need to find a way to keep Ke Zhihua in Jingzhou long-term, or even permanently, to help us manage our business with that Governor Qi, and prevent him from getting involved in our Sanlian Gang's internal leadership reshuffle? Is that what you mean?"

Jin Ye looked at Lei Fuhong and nodded.

"I think, since Ke Zhihua is so familiar with Jingzhou and has a deep relationship with his cousin Shanji, why don't we go with the flow and keep him in Jingzhou? We can even move his branch there, fulfilling his wishes while completely eliminating his branch in the bay area. From now on, let him be a special envoy of the Sanlian Gang in Handong Province, giving him more power and more dividends. Anyway, whether those businesses in the mainland exist or not, making more or less money is still a profit, let Ke Zhihua make a fortune. In this way, the internal affairs of the Sanlian Gang will no longer be related to Ke Zhihua, while Shanji will see that we value Ke Zhihua. Isn't this a win-win situation, a perfect solution!"

Lei Fuhong smiled after hearing what Master Jin said.

"Master Jin, you handled this matter perfectly! You're truly the best! This way, we've completely resolved those two major troubles, Earl Zhongyong and Cousin Shanji. I'll immediately have Michael find someone to 'take care of' Earl Zhongyong, and then have him go to Jingzhou as my special envoy to announce this good news to Ke Zhihua!"

Michael was played by Tse Tim-wah in the original movie "Young and Dangerous: The Winner Takes All".

Jin Ye smiled as he looked at Lei Fuhong, who had a smug expression on his face.

"It is my duty, Old Jin, to share the burden for you, Young Master. In the future, under your wise leadership, Young Master, the Sanlian Gang will surely be able to unify the major gangs in the Gulf soon. The prosperity and glory of our Sanlian Gang is just around the corner, and it will surely create a brand new situation!"

Inside a farewell hall in Jingzhou City, Handong Province.

Chen Hai stood beside Chen Yang, his face filled with grief.

At this time, as Qi Tongwei's representative, Zhao Xiaoqin and others attended Chen Yanshi's farewell ceremony dressed in plain clothes.

Wang Dalu, who was standing next to Chen Hai, was stunned. He whispered to Ouyang Jing.

“Ouyang, do you know what? I’d heard before that Chen Hai’s grandfather, Chen Yanshi, was so obsessed with flowers and plants that he made a small mistake and ended up in jail for a while. But today, at this funeral, oh my goodness, all these beautiful women are dazzling! Look, even the big star Yang Mi came in person! And that international superstar Jing Tian, ​​despite her leg problems, insisted on coming and had to be helped. This scene is truly something! And look at the expressions on their faces, their grief is absolutely genuine! I suddenly realized that the old man truly loved flowers all his life! And I must say, his eye for beauty was truly discerning; he chose such beautiful women!”

After hearing Wang Dalu's words, Ouyang Jing couldn't help but glance at Chen Hai, who was heartbroken beside her.

“Mainland, don’t talk nonsense. The flowers and plants that Comrade Chen Yanshi liked were not the kind you’re thinking of. Besides, how old is Comrade Chen? Some of the young women here are even younger than Chen Hai’s sister, Chen Yang. What are you thinking? We should be mindful of our behavior in this kind of situation and not be disrespectful to the deceased.”

After hearing Ouyang Jing's words, Wang Dalu shook his head and said softly.

"Hey, Ouyang, look at this, the more I think about it, the more something seems off. Old Master Chen Yanshi ended up as the Executive Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Court, not the Director of the Cultural Bureau, he had absolutely no connection to the cultural circle. But look at this funeral, big stars like Yang Mi and Jing Tian are all here, is that normal? I glanced at the list of attendees, and hey, none of these beautiful women are from our Handong Provincial Procuratorate. Tell me, why is that? I reckon that the 'flowers and grass' the old man loved in his life were these flashy, young, and pretty girls, right? We need to think about this carefully, there's something fishy going on here..."

Ouyang Jing looked helpless after hearing Wang Dalu's words.

"Mainland, can you please stop spouting nonsense? This is Mr. Chen Yanshi's funeral. If Chen Hai heard what you're saying, how would he feel? Although Mr. Chen Yanshi made a small mistake because of his love for flowers and plants, I believe it wasn't what you're implying. Look at Chen Hai's sister, Chen Yang, how beautiful and elegant she is! All these beautiful women here today, aren't they all incredibly respectful to Chen Yang? I reckon many of them are here because of her. I've heard that Chen Yang is now the owner of the largest internet company in our country. Many of our online shopping services and other internet-related businesses were founded or invested in by her. So, can you please stop making wild guesses?"

Chapter 544 I Didn't Get Promoted Because I Didn't Find the Right Way

Wang Dalu nodded, looking helpless.

"Hey, Ouyang, I know Chen Hai's sister is capable, and that's related to the little hobbies that Old Master Chen Yanshi might have. These two things don't actually conflict. I really didn't mean any disrespect to anyone. I'm just an honest person; I say what's on my mind and don't beat around the bush. Look at this scene today; everyone's here to send the old man off on his final journey. I was just saying this casually; I didn't mean anything by it. Let's just properly remember the old man and not let these trivial matters get in the way."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Jing felt particularly helpless and realized she couldn't say anything more.

At this moment, Sha Ruijin had already entered the farewell hall and came to Chen Hai's side.

"Chen Hai, I've come today on behalf of Chief Prosecutor Ji Changming to visit you and your sister, Mrs. Chen Yang. Chief Prosecutor Ji originally intended to come in person, but an important provincial meeting prevented him from attending, so he sent me instead. He specifically asked me to convey his regards to you and Mrs. Chen Yang, and to offer my condolences. Also, if there's an opportunity, please convey my deepest respect to Governor Qi Tongwei. On such a day, we must remember the contributions and sacrifices of Mr. Chen Yanshi; his life is a model for all of us."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dalu was momentarily surprised and looked at Ouyang Jing beside him.

"Ouyang, did you hear that? Just now, Sha Ruijin, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province, addressed Chen Yang's sister as 'Madam Chen Yang,' and even asked Chen Hai to convey his respects to Governor Qi Tongwei? Could it be that Chen Hai's sister, Chen Yang, is Governor Qi Tongwei's wife? Does this top figure in Xia Guo's internet industry have such a background? Wow, this is truly beyond my expectations!"

After hearing Wang Dalu's words, Ouyang Jing looked helpless again.

“Mainland, why are you here to gossip like this at Chen Hai’s father’s funeral? Why are you so nosy? Besides, Chen Hai was personally appointed as the deputy county head of Jinshan County by Governor Qi Tongwei of Handong Province. Everyone knows that. The way they address him is probably because they know that Governor Qi is Chen Hai’s backer, so they’re being polite. Stop speculating. It’s not good for others to hear. After all, this is a sad occasion for them. Let’s be respectful and quietly mourn.”

Wang Dalu hoped to mourn quietly, but he was also thinking about finding an opportunity to advance. With so many important figures attending the funeral, Wang Dalu was definitely feeling very emotional!

“Hey, Ouyang, when have we ever met so many high-ranking leaders in our lives? If it weren’t for coming with Chen Hai to attend his father’s funeral, we would never see these people normally. I’m just doing some research and analysis, looking at what we should do in the future, how to work better, and how to keep up with the development of the situation. After all, opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, and we can’t always live our lives in a daze.”

Ouyang Jing glanced at Wang Dalu, who was looking around, and couldn't help but purse her lips.

“Dalu, what can I say about you? You don’t act like a deputy county head at all; you’re more like a shrewd businessman. Just focus on doing your job properly and stop trying to take shortcuts. Look at you, you’ve even tried to take advantage of Chen Hai’s father’s funeral. Do you think that’s appropriate? Besides, Chen Hai is already helping us coordinate to see if we can arrange a meeting with Governor Qi. You’ve come all this way to Jingzhou, and you might even meet the governor. What more do you want? Be content and stop causing trouble.”

Wang Dalu's expression turned sour after hearing Ouyang Jing's words.

“Hey, Ouyang, look at this. Governor Qi hasn’t agreed to meet with us yet! What if he still doesn’t see us in the end? We have to think about our future. We can’t just work like a madman, like Yi Xuexi, who only knows how to bury himself in his work every day. What kind of future can he have? And you, Ouyang, you used to be on my side. Why are you always siding with Chen Hai today? What’s wrong with you? We have to stand together against outsiders in order to gain a foothold in this team.”

Ouyang Jing blushed slightly upon hearing Chen Hai's name.

“Dalu, you always say that Secretary Yi is stupid and only knows how to work hard, but look at how many years have passed. Yi Xuexi is now the county party secretary of Jinshan County. And you? You were the acting deputy county head for more than a year, and in the end, Li Dakang was parachuted in. Did your opportunistic tricks work? Some things can't be solved by clever tricks. You still have to be down-to-earth and do solid work to gain everyone's recognition.”

Request flowers

Wang Dalu felt helpless after hearing Ouyang Jing's words, because it was indeed the case.

Wang Dalu always felt that hard work was useless, but Yi Xuexi, who worked hard, became the county party secretary of Jinshan County.

He, who didn't do much work, served as the acting deputy county head of Jinshan County for half a day, but in the end, Li Dakang took his place.

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"Ouyang, let me tell you, I just haven't found the right connections! If I had, I'm telling you, my career would have skyrocketed! I'd definitely have risen faster than that Yi Xuexi! Don't let my current situation fool you, we'll see who has the last laugh!"

Ouyang Jing listened to Wang Dalu's words, her face still full of speechlessness, but fortunately, Wang Dalu's attention was no longer on why she was speaking up for Chen Hai.

It would be awkward if Darren Wang kept dwelling on this issue.

Just then, a young woman walked over and stood in front of Chen Hai.

"Comrade Chen Hai, hello. I am Lu Yike, a staff member of the First Division of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province. Although I have never met Mr. Chen Yanshi in person before, all of us in the First Division of the Anti-Corruption Bureau deeply admire him. Today, as his representative, I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your sister. Mr. Chen was an upright man throughout his life and is a role model for all of us. Please accept our condolences and take care of your health. If you need any help from us, please don't hesitate to ask."

In fact, the Handong Provincial Procuratorate had not originally planned to send anyone, but later Qi Tongwei personally arranged for Chen Yanshi to be seen off with the highest honors.

Therefore, each department made a gesture of respect, and as Chen Yanshi's former employer, they all sent representatives to pay their respects.

Chapter 545 This is my loyalty

However, since Chen Yanshi had made mistakes, most people were still afraid to come. Apart from Sha Ruijin, no high-ranking officials from the procuratorate came.

Do you understand? It's not that he really couldn't make it because he was attending a meeting in the provincial capital; rather, it's that he didn't want to come. That's the real reason.

Chen Hai held Lu Yike's hand, his face full of emotion.

"Thank you so much for coming, comrades from the Handong Provincial Procuratorate and the Anti-Corruption Bureau! I am truly grateful! At such a difficult time, your support and condolences have made me feel the warmth and strength from my father's former workplace. On behalf of my whole family, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to you. Please also allow me to take this opportunity to express our sincerest thanks to all those who care about and support us."

Ouyang Jing, standing to the side, saw Chen Hai tightly gripping Lu Yike's hand, and her expression immediately turned sour.

"Mainland, look at that woman. Who is she? A handshake would have been enough. Why is she holding onto Chen Hai's hand and talking to him endlessly? In this situation, can't she be a little more mindful of her behavior? Honestly, doesn't she know how to be discreet?"

Wang Dalu looked surprised after hearing Ouyang Jing's words.

"Ouyang, what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so concerned about Chen Hai? And you were even speaking from his perspective just now, I'm a little surprised. We're on the same side, you can't suddenly switch sides and leave me to perform a one-man show here!"

Upon hearing Wang Dalu's words, Ouyang Jing blushed. Oh no, she had accidentally brought the topic back to herself and Chen Hai.

"I'm just stating the facts. What are you talking about? Don't overthink it. We're here today as representatives of Jinshan County, representing County Party Secretary Yi Xuexi and County Head Li Dakang to help Chen Hai! What kind of talk is this about a one-man show? What are you thinking all day? It's really laughable."

After hearing Ouyang Jing's words, Wang Dalu looked helpless but couldn't say anything more.

Seeing that Wang Dalu no longer cared much about the matter between her and Chen Hai, Ouyang Jing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Inside the Ni family's meeting room in Hong Kong.

Ni Yongxiao sat in the main seat of the conference room with a sad expression. He looked at everyone present and slowly began to speak.

"As everyone knows, this is the most difficult time for our Ni family. My father's funeral has just ended, and although I long for a moment of peace, the Ni family business, this vast foundation, cannot be without a leader for even a day. Therefore, we have no choice but to gather here at this critical juncture to discuss and select the next head of the Ni family. What are your thoughts on this matter, or who are your preferred candidates? Please speak frankly, and we will consider it together."

Although Ni Yongxiao knew he couldn't defeat Chen Yongren, after all, his entire family was in Chen's hands.

But Ni Yongxiao wanted to lose in the end, even if he lost, he wanted to lose in a glorious way.