Chapter 59: Carrot and Stick
Director Fan on the other end of the phone didn't expect that the person calling was Tang Shuo, and he didn't expect that Tang Shuo would actually make such a threat. He was stunned for a moment holding the phone.
He really wanted to mock Tang Shuo's arrogance, but when he heard the other party's cold voice, he found that he instinctively felt a sense of fear.
"You may doubt my words, but the consequences are far more serious than you imagine. Let me remind you, there was a shooting at my club this morning." Tang Shuo smiled into the phone and continued, "I believe Director Fan is a smart man and should know what to do."
"..." Director Fan swallowed his saliva and weighed Tang Shuo's words again and again.
The shooting incident the other party mentioned should not be false, which is easy to verify. Moreover, since the other party dared to say such a thing so brazenly, he must have something to rely on.
He has been in Yanjing for so long and has climbed all the way to his current position, so naturally he knows a lot of unknown inside stories.
He knew a little about the power of the privileged class.
He helped Lu Xiangrong mainly for the sake of money, but if he had to sacrifice his life for this matter, it would really be a loss.
Seeing the other party remain silent for a long time, Tang Shuo continued, "Or Director Fan can investigate my background. I believe you will gain unexpected results." Then he handed the phone to Zheng Xiaowan and whispered, "I just threatened him. Give him some benefits."
The reason why the carrot and stick approach has been popular for many years and is still used by people is that this approach takes advantage of the weaknesses of human nature.
Tang Shuo believed that his words had already shaken the other party. Now, as long as he gave Director Fan a little sweet treat, if the other party knew the situation, he would definitely agree.
"Hello, Director Fan," Zheng Xiaowan said, understanding the message as she answered the phone. "We will rectify the situation, but closing down would have a huge impact on us. We hope you can be flexible on this matter. We'll personally deliver the information to you later."
Director Fan breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zheng Xiaowan, "Give the phone to Captain Wang."
Zheng Xiaowan handed the phone over as instructed. The dark-faced man then spoke a few words into the phone before hanging up and saying to Tang Shuo and Zheng Xiaowan, "There's no need to suspend business this time. You must rectify the situation."
"No problem." Zheng Xiaowan nodded.
The black-faced man then called his men and withdrew.
Zheng Xiaowan smiled at Tang Shuo and said, "Boss, what did you say to Director Fan?"
"I said if anyone dares to close the door on me, I'll kill him."
After saying that, Tang Shuo walked upstairs without looking back, leaving Zheng Xiaowan standing there in astonishment.
What happened today can only be considered a small matter, and Tang Shuo simply doesn't want to bother Wang Jianye to come forward and resolve this matter.
He had been through too many shocks today. First, he heard about 037's sudden change at Wang Jianye's house, then he encountered the woman in the wheelchair, and then Lu Wanqi was shot.
After so many things happened, even Tang Shuo felt a little tired.
At night in the hospital, he told Lu Wanqi everything about his situation. Although he concealed many things, the other party already understood most of it.
Tang Shuo also gave the other party some time to think, hoping that Lu Wanqi could figure out how to handle the relationship between them.
Just as I went to bed, the phone he threw beside the bed rang again.
Tang Shuo thought it was Vulture calling, so he picked up the phone and saw that it wasn't Vulture calling, but Jiang Tiantong.
"It's so late, what's the matter?" Tang Shuo asked puzzledly.
"Are you free tomorrow?" Jiang Tiantong asked.
"have."
"I'll have someone pick you up tomorrow night and we'll attend a cocktail party together." Jiang Tiantong said lightly.
"What kind of reception?"
"The Zhao family is going to hold an engagement ceremony, and there will be many people attending."
"Okay." Tang Shuo agreed, then asked with a smile, "Why do you sleep so late at night? You know it will give you dark circles?"
Beep...beep...beep...
As expected, Tang Shuo got a series of busy tones in response.
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Tang Shuo waited a whole day for Vulture's call but received no response. Given Vulture's abilities, the fact that he hadn't heard back from him for so long had already drawn Tang Shuo's attention.
In the evening, Jiang Tiantong's secretary Jia Ting personally brought people to the club. Tang Shuo was more self-aware and changed into formal clothes, which was a rare occasion.
Even though it’s cheap, it’s still formal wear, right?
After getting in the car, it drove directly towards the Jiang family.
Tang Shuo, who was sitting in the back seat, looked at the serious Jia Ting and asked, "Why aren't you smiling like Jiang Tiantong?"
"..." Jia Ting didn't even turn her head, as if Tang Shuo didn't exist at all.
"Is it because she doesn't like to laugh that she stipulates that you can't laugh either?" Tang Shuo asked curiously.
“…”
"If that's really the case, tell me." Tang Shuo said righteously, "I'll help you file a complaint against her."
“…”
"Why aren't you talking?" Tang Shuo continued, "She has a limit on how many words you should say every day?"
"Shut up." Jia Ting, unable to bear it any longer, turned around and shouted angrily.
Tang Shuo laughed and then looked outside the car.
The car arrived at Jiang's house quickly. When we entered, the nanny said that Jiang Tiantong was changing clothes.
Tang Shuo muttered to himself, "Women are such a hassle," and then he went upstairs to say hello to Jiang Hongtao. The two chatted briefly, and then Tang Shuo went downstairs to find Jiang Tiantong.
Tang Shuo just turned the corner of the stairs and saw Jiang Tiantong in a white dress. He almost missed a step and rolled down from the upstairs.
As bright as the rising sun in the morning glow, as dazzling as a lotus emerging from the vast sea.
Tang Shuo instantly recalled this famous line from "The Goddess of Luo River" and could not help but sigh that the title of the most beautiful woman in Yanjing was indeed well deserved.
He couldn't help but secretly admire the courage of the Zhao family. Inviting Jiang Tiantong to the engagement dinner, wouldn't she steal the limelight from the bride?
Jiang Tiantong still had a calm expression, making people wonder if nothing or anyone could move him.
When Jiang Tiantong saw Tang Shuo coming down, he stood up and walked out the door first.
Tang Shuo quickly chased after him and said, "Wait, I'm a little thirsty."
Picking up the water cup on the coffee table in the living room, Tang Shuo drank it all in one gulp and then chased after him.
Jiang Tiantong frowned, but didn't say anything in the end.
Jiang Tiantong's private motorcade had already parked outside the door, with a bulletproof Mercedes-Benz in the front and back, and a white extended bulletproof Lincoln in the middle.
Tang Shuo couldn't help but click his tongue and glanced at Jiang Tiantong who was radiant beside him.
In the past, he always protected others, but this time, thanks to Jiang Tiantong, he was able to enjoy the treatment of being protected.
As if sensing the playful look in Tang Shuo's eyes, Jiang Tiantong said, "For someone who has been kidnapped or attacked almost every month since childhood, it's normal to feel insecure."
Tang Shuo smiled bitterly and said, "Let's go quickly. We don't want to be late."
After getting in the car, Jia Ting, who was sitting in the Lincoln with them, took out a stack of documents and handed them to Jiang Tiantong. She then said, "We have already given the other party the offer to acquire Hengxin Company, but their offer is ten percentage points higher than ours."
"Tell them to give up five more at most." Jiang Tiantong said lightly.
"Bona gg agreed to our investment, but they said that 100 million can only account for 40% of the shares." Jia Ting continued.
"If we increase another 30 million, we must own 51% of the shares." Jiang Tiantong thought for a while and said.
Tang Shuo, who was sitting nearby, suddenly took the information from Jiang Tiantong and said with a smile, "Don't read it yet. Let's chat for a while."
Jiang Tiantong glanced at Tang Shuo, then closed her eyes and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Tang Shuo hadn't really thought about what to talk about. He just saw that Jiang Tiantong looked exhausted and felt a little sorry for him, so he interrupted him.
Tang Shuo smiled awkwardly and said, "You can talk about anything, life, ideals, etc."
Seeing that no one paid any attention to the two women, Tang Shuo continued to talk to himself: "For example, my previous ideal was to become a doctor. What about you?"
“…”
Not receiving the expected response, Tang Shuo could only continue, "Do you know why I want to be a doctor?"
“…”
Apparently, no one was interested in Tang Shuo's topic. Tang Shuo felt so wronged that he almost cried. Even if it was just perfunctory, they should at least respond to him!
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