Chapter 76

At the same time.

Zhao Tiejun was also having a meal, and it was at a well-known, newly built hotel in Linzhou that combined entertainment and dining.

Room 1018 of Hai Shang Ren Jian (Heaven on Earth).

Zhao Tiejun's father, Zhao Guangshen, invited five tables of Zhao clan relatives to gather here to discuss plans to support Zhao Tiejun and the sponsorship matters.

"I'll contribute 500,000. Just give me a place to set up a pig farm when the time comes," said a relative who runs a farm, after swallowing a mouthful of abalone.

Another woman stood up, "Guangshen, I'll look for two halls on the next street. I'll lend you 2 million. This matter is in your hands!"

"Thank you, Third Sister," Zhao Guangshen said, his face beaming with joy.

Zhao Tiejun thanked each of them in turn.

A total of 11 million!

This was already a significant amount. Previously, he had invested 5 million from his family into Jin Zun. Over the past three years, he had earned over 4 million in interest. With this additional support, he was confident he could easily defeat Zhao Zhiqiang, Zhang Jike, and Fu Jinghua. In terms of wealth, who in the two-street circle had the extensive connections of the old Zhao family?

Just one month, and nothing was set in stone yet. To secure sponsorships, he had to start with acquaintances and relatives. Real investors and developers were not yet the right choice. Even if Li De had connections with the Huo family's real estate, he didn't use them lightly. Due to the Zhao Guangming incident, the Huo family's manager in Bincheng, Mr. Dong, was still angry. He could only wait until after the land auction to mend their relationship.

However, to deal with those three opponents, including the entire old Zhang family, the 16 to 17 million investment was more than enough to intimidate them. Zhang Jike might not even be able to secure that much, let alone Fu Jinghua, who started with small trades, or Zhao Zhiqiang, who had no background at all.

"Rest assured, I, Zhao Tiejun, will definitely win the position of village chief in Chang'an Village this time!"

A mouthful of San Gou liquor went down, and his puffy face flushed with alcohol, making him look very spirited.

"Look, our Tiejun, that's what we call heroic! He has the makings of a village chief!"

"Exactly, for decades, Chang'an Village has been a battleground between our old Zhao family and the old Zhang family. This time, with the village chief position decided by this method, it's even more advantageous for us!" Zhao Tiejun's younger uncle, Li Yi, led the group in another toast.

Zhao Tiejun stayed until everyone left, then left with a sense of accomplishment.

His follower, Huang San, followed him as usual. The other subordinates had already left due to his decline, either returning to Bai Haijun's command or finding new leaders. Without the Jin Zun brand, Zhao Tiejun was nothing. Unfortunately, he didn't realize it.

"Today, we can't enjoy ourselves at Hai Shang Ren Jian. Let's go to Tongyang in the north city. I heard the massage girls there are quite good." Zhao Zhiqiang patted Huang San's shoulder.

"Brother Tiejun, my cousin sent me a letter today. He was transferred to the East District yesterday and can't be a deputy chief but only a police officer. How come that Zhao Zhiqiang kid is so damn lucky? I've already had someone check, and he doesn't know anyone at the district police station. Damn, they suspended my cousin right away, how impressive!"

"Not impressive, Li Yuan's son was there. Those damn chiefs wouldn't support your cousin. Grassland, when I make it big, I'll beat whoever I want and do whatever I want. Damn Zhao Zhiqiang, I don't believe he can eat me for life. I'll make sure you die a miserable death sooner or later!"

Saying this, he jumped into the Land Rover and sped out of the city towards the north, brimming with confidence after securing nearly 15 million in sponsorships. The old Zhao family, in this part of Linzhou, was like a cow showing its belly—dominating!

Linzhou slang.

The car wasn't going fast. After turning a few corners, it entered the construction site of the redeveloped West City market. The new road was straight, with no traffic lights or signs, but there were over a dozen SUVs blocking their path.

"What the hell, I'll go see who's blocking the road at this hour?"

As their headlights passed, they saw no one, so they relaxed the idea of a robbery. Besides, the two of them were quite drunk and didn't think much about it. They were used to getting their way, and the sudden appearance of several cars on the road was very annoying.

When Huang San got out of the car, he noticed that there were already over a dozen people in black clothes on each side, each holding a three-inch iron rod!

"Shit, Brother Jun, run!"

His reaction was quick, but Zhao Tiejun was too drunk to react in time.

The black-clad, masked men immediately started smashing with their rods!

They first shattered the car's windshield, dragged Zhao Tiejun out, and beat him mercilessly!

No one spoke, just a silent beating. After five minutes, they left the two men, who were now covered in bruises, and drove away.

After a long time.

"Brother Jun, who are these people?" Huang San's face was swollen like a bun.

Zhao Tiejun was in excruciating pain, and the alcohol had worn off, but he couldn't figure out who these people were. "I don't know. They didn't even say their names. Maybe they hit the wrong people? Damn, how can I go to the election tomorrow like this?"

The two men struggled to help each other up, staring at the departing cars. They couldn't go to the entertainment spot, so they slowly walked for a long time before hailing a taxi to the hospital for bandages.

Bai Haijun, after beating up Zhao Tiejun, had initially wanted to cripple him but later realized he didn't understand the exact nature of the grudge between Zhao Zhiqiang and Zhao Tiejun. Perhaps Zhao Zhiqiang wanted to handle it himself? So he just beat him up to vent his anger and then hurried back to the Jin Zun hotel.

Zhao Zhiqiang had just finished his meal and was about to leave when he met Bai Haijun, who was rushing to the door.

Bai Haijun fell to his knees in front of Zhao Zhiqiang and Zhou Shunzhang.

"Master! Thank you. I'll turn myself in and confess, and I'll definitely expose Zhao Tiejun. He hired Lone Wolf to break your legs, and I didn't know he was targeting you!"

Zhao Zhiqiang kicked his fat hand away and smiled, "It's fine, it's fine. To know one's mistake and correct it is the greatest virtue. Zhao Tiejun, he wants my legs? Do you think he deserves it?" He smiled, shook his head, and bowed to Zhou Shunzhang before leaving.

Mei Jun personally drove Zhao Zhiqiang home.

Zhou Shunzhang sneered, ignoring the small-time thug at his feet, and walked towards the nearby villa complex.

Bai Haijun, trembling with fear, left the Jin Zun and took a taxi to the city police station.

"I'm turning myself in! I'll use legitimate means to get back at Master Zhao!"

He realized that Boss Zhou was really angry. He wouldn't need to use his own hands to deal with that small-time thug. He had seen Jin Mingzhe's skills.

—He suddenly understood. Master Zhao was walking among the mortals, practicing worldly cultivation. I was the one who couldn't see it!

"Zhao Tiejun, you're going to jail!" Bai Haijun said angrily, "Letting me take the fall while you live freely? No way!"

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