Chapter 82

Fang Tianfeng said with a smile, "Since these two fish are a gift from you, I'll be humble this time and let you name them."

"Really?" Lao Zhou was overjoyed. For a dragon fish enthusiast, the opportunity to name a new species was more appealing than raising a top-quality dragon fish. Perhaps his name would be known throughout the dragon fish community in the future. He tightly controlled his desire to name them and said modestly, "No, you are the owner now. If I name them, it would be like a guest overshadowing the host, which is not good." Although he said this, the eagerness in his eyes betrayed his true thoughts.

Fang Tianfeng laughed and said, "Lao Zhou, don't pretend. Besides, since I can breed a new variety of golden-headed fish, I can do the same with others, and I will have more opportunities to name them in the future."

"Alright, I'll name them!" Lao Zhou said with a smile. "Actually, these two golden-headed fish are easy to name. Let's just call them Dragon Horn Golden Heads!"

"Good, let's call them Dragon Horn Golden Heads!"

Lao Zhou liked them more and more.

Fang Tianfeng asked, "If we enter these two dragons in this year's dragon fish competition, can we win the championship?"

"Absolutely!" Lao Zhou said loudly. "These two fish, not only can they win the championship in the dragon fish competition in Yunhai City, but even in the national dragon fish open, they have an 80% chance of winning the golden-headed category. Even if we take them to their origin in Malaysia, they have a chance to win! Look at the luster of their scales, one in ten thousand. Look at their physique, perfect without a flaw, the best of the best!"

Fang Tianfeng didn't expect Lao Zhou to be so obsessed.

The two of them chatted together, and Fang Tianfeng learned a lot from Lao Zhou.

After seeing Lao Zhou off, Fang Tianfeng received a call from He Changxiong. He had already transferred 100,000 yuan, and would transfer 100,000 yuan every month. Adding the 100,000 yuan that Ah Li had delivered, Fang Tianfeng's assets had grown to 900,000 yuan.

In the evening, Shen Xin returned and drank the energy water Fang Tianfeng had left for her, praising it as delicious. As a result, the large cup next to Fang Tianfeng's bed increased from two to three.

For several days, Fang Tianfeng, besides treating Old He, practiced at home. By Thursday, he had forged the Charm Sword and the Noble Sword. With these two energy weapons, he could implement his plan against Deputy Mayor Wu.

In the evening, Mr. Zhao's Mercedes arrived on time at Chang'an Garden. Mr. Zhao got out of the car and welcomed Fang Tianfeng, then drove to Jingjiang Hotel.

The two of them chatted in the car, and Fang Tianfeng learned more.

Mr. Zhao was the owner of Melody KTV, but his true identity was one of He Changxiong's assistants, helping to manage some of his businesses. Melody KTV was just one of the businesses Mr. Zhao managed.

Mr. Zhao's real name was Zhao Binglei, a former soldier who had been saved by He Changxiong and had been working for him ever since. He Changxiong had not been ungenerous to him, giving him a large annual bonus.

When they talked about KTV, Mr. Zhao said, "Master Fang, I advise you not to order fruit platters in KTVs. It's better to buy some ready-made snacks."

"Why?"

"Except for a few, most KTVs have very dirty places for preparing fruit platters, and the staff don't pay attention to hygiene. Moreover, many KTV waiters play tricks. If you're not careful, you'll be cheated. For example, a few people collude, and even though the customer orders a large fruit platter, they only give a medium one, and they split the extra money. If you must order a fruit platter, and there are large, medium, and small sizes, just order one of each, and they won't be able to cheat you."

"Is it that serious?"

Zhao Binglei said, "This is not even the worst. Some people buy cheap large bottles of beer from outside, and when the customer is almost done drinking, and orders more beer, they pour the cheap beer into the empty bottles and sell it to the customer at KTV prices! You can imagine how much they make! There are many similar tricks. However, not all places are like this. At our Melody KTV, the management is strict, and the system is well-established, so such situations are rare."

"Really, I never thought. I'll be more careful when I go to KTVs in the future," Fang Tianfeng said with a smile.

The two of them chatted all the way and soon arrived at Jingjiang Hotel.

Fang Tianfeng had never heard of this place before. It wasn't very prosperous, and the only advantage was a large parking lot next to it. From the outside, Jingjiang Hotel looked a bit dilapidated, as if it hadn't been renovated for seven or eight years.

Zhao Binglei noticed Fang Tianfeng's thoughts but didn't say much, and led him inside.

As soon as they entered, Fang Tianfeng was surprised. He didn't expect the inside to be so different from the outside. The interior was as well-decorated as a four-star hotel.

After entering, someone immediately came to ask if they had a reservation and said that they did not accept walk-in customers. Zhao Binglei said they were guests of Mr. Wu from room 206. The waiter checked and then let them in.

Fang Tianfeng asked while walking, "If I come here directly, I can't eat?"

Zhao Binglei smiled and said, "Recently, the atmosphere has been tight, and they only accept members. The management is very strict, but it's even more popular."

Fang Tianfeng remembered the first time he went to Yujiang Grand Hotel, where Director Chai was very afraid of being seen.

Zhao Binglei said, "Some of the dishes here are extremely authentic. Their ingredients are directly purchased from green, pollution-free bases. While they may not be perfect, they are much better than what is available on the market."

"Is the owner of this place influential?" Fang Tianfeng asked.

"According to rumors, the owner of this place is a relative of a vice minister of the Ministry of Public Security, and the relationship is quite close. Most of the customers here are police officers. Let's go, Director Wu and Director Gao are waiting inside."

"Director Gao?" Fang Tianfeng asked.

Zhao Binglei said, "He is a deputy director of the provincial disciplinary inspection and supervision department, and he is here for the same reason. Director Wu likes lively places, but Director Gao prefers quiet, so there are only four of us."

"Is Changxiong not coming?" Fang Tianfeng asked while walking.

"Since the old man was hospitalized, he has hardly left the provincial hospital, staying there to take care of him. Besides, you see each other every day, so there's no need for him to come." His words clearly meant that He Changxiong didn't treat Fang Tianfeng as an outsider.

The two of them arrived at room 206, and Director Wu and Director Gao immediately stood up to greet them.

Director Wu was a slightly overweight middle-aged man with a smiling face, while Director Gao was older, with a smile that made him seem approachable but also a bit distant, like a smiling tiger.

"Long have I heard of Master Fang's reputation. It's a great honor to meet you today," Director Wu said, a bit exaggeratedly.

Fang Tianfeng didn't become arrogant because of this. He knew that these two might not believe in his abilities but trusted the He family. No matter what, as long as He Changxiong introduced him solemnly, these two wouldn't dare to be disrespectful.

Zhao Binglei introduced the three of them, and after some small talk, the four of them sat down.

The main seat was left empty, and Fang Tianfeng understood that these two were unsure of his identity. Clearly, not everyone believed in the existence of extraordinary people like Director Chai.

They began to drink and chat. Director Wu and Zhao Binglei were the most talkative, while Director Gao was relatively quiet.

As they chatted, they talked about the first time Zhao Binglei and Fang Tianfeng met.

"The first time I met Master Fang was in front of Old He's hospital room. The second time, Master Fang said there was something wrong with a woman. I thought, 'What a fraud!' Then I called Changxiong and made fun of Master Fang." Zhao Binglei laughed and raised his glass to Fang Tianfeng, drinking it in one go.

Zhao Binglei continued, "You can't imagine, but Changxiong said to have someone check it out. He said that the person who came with Master Fang that day had a special identity, and Master Fang might not be a fraud."

Director Gao and Director Wu became interested, their eyes full of curiosity, wanting to know who it was.

Zhao Binglei looked at Fang Tianfeng, who slightly shook his head.

Zhao Binglei understood and didn't mention Madam Leng. He said, "You know I listen to Changxiong, so I called Director Wu. Do you remember, Director Wu?"

"Of course, but you didn't tell me the reason at the time, just to check that person," Director Wu said.

"Right!" Zhao Binglei said with a smile. "The result was that the woman was a fraud, exactly as Master Fang said! I was so angry, I gave her a good lesson, and with Director Wu's help, we uncovered a fraud ring. I've been looking for an opportunity to thank Master Fang, and today, at Director Wu's dinner, I'll raise a glass to Master Fang!"

Saying this, Zhao Binglei poured himself a full glass of Maotai and drank it in one go.

Director Wu smiled and took a small sip, giving Zhao Binglei a meaningful look.

Zhao Binglei said with a smile, "Master Fang, I see that Director Wu doesn't quite believe you. Why don't you read his fortune and show him your skills?"

"I didn't say I don't believe you, old Zhao, you're just trying to get me into trouble," Director Wu said with a bitter smile.

Fang Tianfeng thought that officials were indeed hypocritical. Last time, Director Chai was the same, wanting to have his fortune read but not saying so, letting Mr. Meng speak first.

"Alright, I'll take a look."

Fang Tianfeng carefully observed and immediately noticed two issues with Director Wu's aura. One was that his golden official aura was being suppressed by a stronger official aura ring, and his own official aura was flowing very slowly.

Fang Tianfeng had never seen the owner of the official aura ring, but he had a vague feeling that it was related to him. After careful consideration, he realized it was Deputy Mayor Wu, who was also the City Bureau Chief.

"What do you see?" Zhao Binglei asked.

Fang Tianfeng pondered and said, "Director Wu, has Deputy Mayor Wu been putting pressure on you recently?"

Director Wu nodded and sighed.

Director Gao said calmly, "This isn't a secret. Our actions are too big to be hidden."

Fang Tianfeng also noticed another issue: Director Wu had a thick streak of bad luck, which was growing slowly but significantly affecting his official aura. The source of the bad luck was unclear.

Fang Tianfeng ignored Director Gao's words and said, "Director Wu, in the next few days, you might encounter some bad luck. You should be cautious. If the problem is serious, it could affect your career."

Director Wu showed a hint of displeasure but immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, Master Fang. I'll be careful in the next few days."

Zhao Binglei noticed that Director Wu didn't take it seriously but couldn't reveal that Fang Tianfeng was treating Old He. He said, "Director Wu, Master Fang is not an ordinary person. Don't take his words lightly. Everyone likes to hear good news, but good medicine tastes bitter."

Director Wu laughed and said, "I understand. Let's drink."

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