No one knew how it happened. Zhang Guodong's harsh words somehow got out and reached the ears of the branch manager of the Kunming branch of the Zhenxin Psychological Counseling Center. Huang Rong laughed loudly after hearing Zhang Guodong's words, his expression full of disdain. Then he said to his fat manager, "You didn't handle this well. Since something happened here, regardless of whether it's life or death, we should still visit them. At the very least, paying some medical expenses would express our concern."
That was a very hypocritical statement. The obsequious fat manager, however, understood it perfectly and flattered him profusely. He'd encountered similar situations many times. He knew what Huang Rong generally meant and how to handle it.
"But who is that guy on the seventh floor? He actually forced one of our employees to jump off the building? What exactly happened? We need to keep those people under control and find out the truth first, humph!" The next moment, Huang Rong's expression changed, and he said coldly.
Clearly, he wasn't just concerned with protecting the interests of the guests and the club. He was also extremely angry that someone dared to drive someone to suicide.
The chubby manager's face turned serious. "Mr. Huang," he said, "this guest was brought by Wu Jianzhong from the Hope Group. He's a gold card member, and Wu Jianzhong reportedly calls him 'Master Liu' with great respect! I've already had them detained, and Xiao Hai is interrogating them, but..."
"But what? Is someone uncooperative? You can't even handle a mere gold card member? Huh?"
"Mr. Huang, Wu Jianzhong is alright, he doesn't dare to be presumptuous at all, but one of the two people he brought, that Master Liu, is very impolite. Our men have been beaten up several times. They have no chance to fight back at all, and several of them have been seriously injured and hospitalized!" the fat manager said angrily.
Eight people were injured by Zhang Guodong, and several more are now hospitalized, causing a sudden shortage of manpower at the club.
"What?".
Huang Rong stood up in surprise. He simply couldn't believe that someone could be so arrogant at the Imperial City Club. Moreover, the security personnel here were no ordinary people; they were quite skilled.
"What are your men good for? They can't even capture a single person?"
First, Zhang Guodong beat Huang Rong into eight serious injuries, enraging Huang Rong. However, Zhang Guodong's domineering presence and terrifying skills caused Huang Rong to hesitate for a moment. He then immediately ordered his men to investigate Zhang Guodong's background. His hesitation was merely to prevent himself from acting rashly, but Huang Rong would not let Zhang Guodong off the hook.
These纨绔 (spoiled brats) are not entirely useless. Especially when it comes to scheming and intrigue, they are not as despicable as typically portrayed. They are all ruthless characters who know how to use tricks and settle scores later.
The fat manager stood there, wiping sweat from his brow, looking utterly bitter. He had initially considered calling the police to give that Mr. Liu a hard time—was he really that tough? He figured he could detain him first to loosen his muscles, which was the usual approach. But unfortunately, the club was currently embroiled in another matter, and such a solution wouldn't work. He immediately abandoned the idea, leaving Liu Zhengyuan, who had been so domineering, powerless against the fat manager.
"Forget it, I'll go see if this guy has three heads and six arms!" Huang Rong said with a snort after taking a few steps.
The chubby manager followed along eagerly.
Halfway there, Huang Rong received a phone call. The fat manager next to him couldn't hear what was said on the phone, nor did he dare to listen.
Seeing Huang Rong's furrowed brows and puzzled expression, he muttered, "Damn it, there's no such person?"
Then his brow relaxed, and he said to the fat manager, "Keep a close eye on that meddlesome kid, shall we? Let Li Ping handle him, you take care of the details. Don't let him cause trouble, deal with him later."
"Yes, Mr. Huang. I'll call Director Li right away."
Huang Rong casually decided to send someone to gather information on Zhang Guodong, as his connections were extremely extensive. Huang Rong trusted the information he had gathered. The person said that there was no one named Zhang Guodong among the upper echelons or the newly rich. Furthermore, among the powerful figures surnamed Zhang, there was no one who matched Zhang Guodong's name. With this in mind, he no longer needed to worry.
It's easy to crush an insignificant person. The main thing now is to suppress this news; it can't appear in print or online.
As for Wu Jianzhong, a guest brought by a gold card member, that was a minor matter. Huang Rong felt that he was already quite shabby to even be able to look after "Master Liu".
Regardless of what was unfolding at the Imperial City Club, Zhang Guodong calmed down after his initial rage, though he skillfully concealed the cold, murderous intent in his eyes.
Zhang Guodong hailed a taxi, but instead of rushing headed straight for the Royal City Club, he returned to the coffee shop, sat back down by the window, ordered a coffee, and stared intently at the ostentatious gold-lettered signboard in the distance: Royal City Club.
Although he had already made up his mind that the officials were incapable of impartiality in this matter, and he couldn't rely on them, rushing in during broad daylight was something only a fool would do. At the very least, Zhang Guodong needed to find out more about this Imperial City Club and gain some understanding of it.
"Fatty, I want to know the general situation of the Imperial City Club, who is involved in its operation, and who is behind it." Zhang Guodong took out his phone, called Fatty Wang Kang, and asked bluntly.
The fat man has now established a very high level of prestige in Zhangba Township, holding both the top and bottom positions firmly in his grasp. His initial appointment as both Party Secretary and Township Head was a last-minute suggestion from the district. According to organizational practice, after a year, the fat man would step down as Township Head, and someone else would take over. However, his performance in Zhangba Township has far exceeded the expectations of the higher-ups. It can be said that he has done an exceptionally good job.
Nowadays, Zhangba Township sees one new visitor per week, which shows the extent of its development.
Although the competition among the leaders above is fierce, with them vying for favors and scheming in their governance, making it a very complex situation, this time, the leaders unexpectedly reached a consensus.
The fat man's achievements led the Party Secretary and the District Head to reach a consensus: Zhangba Township's investment attraction efforts were remarkably successful, poised to become a new economic growth driver for the district. This was a significant achievement, beneficial to both the Party Secretary and the District Head. Therefore, they unanimously decided to appoint the fat man as both Party Secretary and District Head, effectively issuing an organizational order.
The biggest change is that more people are trying to get a piece of the action and reap some rewards. Everyone knows that Zhangba Township is making progress, and this trend is unstoppable. Rather than going against the fat man, it's more practical to let people from their own camp go down and gain some political achievements.
So when more people ask the fat man for favors, the fat man becomes even more comfortable.
"Damn, he's not missing?" Fatty was extremely excited when Zhang Guodong called. Don't get me wrong, Fatty was currently being completely drained by Lin Peng at home, and he just wanted someone to share his joy. However, no matter how many times he called, Zhang Guodong's phone was out of service. This made Fatty very frustrated.
However, he knew Zhang Guodong was no ordinary person. The world of cultivators was beyond his comprehension as a mortal; disappearing for a month or two was perfectly normal. Even Li Yun was frequently in seclusion these days, and the fat man often missed his calls, unable to find her.
He admired Zhang Guodong's abilities, but he enjoyed his current situation even more.
"Royal City Club? Guodong, did someone offend you?" The fat man immediately realized that Zhang Guodong's voice was a bit off, as if he was suppressing a coldness. Upon hearing the words "Royal City Club," he immediately stopped smiling and asked seriously.
"The Imperial City Club has a complex background, but it's absolutely true that it has powerful backing. It's home to many sons of Politburo members and State Councilors, as well as some newly risen powerful young masters. Its network is incredibly intricate. Even the five major families generally wouldn't target the Imperial City Club, which represents an extremely vast network of connections. Making an enemy of the Imperial City Club is one thing, but if it's the entire organization, it's like stirring up a hornet's nest."
As the fat man spoke, he suddenly realized that Zhang Guodong was no ordinary man anymore. If violence were to be used, no amount of power would be able to withstand it.
Zhang Guodong responded a few times, and the fat man told him what he knew.
After some investigation, Zhang Guodong gained a preliminary understanding of the Imperial City Club. The Imperial City Club was incredibly powerful. It wasn't just a luxurious consumption venue; it was a social hub for a vast number of elites, including those from the political and business spheres. As Fatty had said, it was a vast and complex network of relationships. Even if the Imperial City Club were dismantled, this network would still continue to exist.
This is why, despite their power, the five families dare not easily touch this net.
However, after hanging up the phone, Zhang Guodong understood what he had to do. He couldn't do anything about the Royal City Club for the time being, and of course, there was no need to eradicate it completely. It wasn't that he couldn't destroy it; rather, he had concerns.
He can stay away from the mortal world, but his father, his brother Heng, and his third brother are still unable to escape this society. They have attachments and cannot be cold-blooded and ruthless.
"However, the Kuncheng Club is just a branch, and the person in charge is Huang Rong, who is a man. It is said that he also comes from a prominent family in the capital!"
"Waiter, the bill!" With that information, Zhang Guodong got up, paid the bill, and left the coffee shop.
Just now, Fatty was planning to help Zhang Guodong, to see if his father had any connections in Kunming, but Zhang Guodong refused. If it were just an ordinary person, Fatty's father might be able to help, but this person was clearly not. Getting involved could be a disaster, and with the Wang family's current strength, they couldn't withstand the trouble caused by these people.
Zhang Guodong had barely stepped outside when he unexpectedly received a call from Li Yun. He immediately understood. It must have been Fatty who told him. Fatty couldn't reach Zhang Guodong, and Li Yun couldn't reach him by phone either, unless it was through a message talisman.
But having just spoken with the fat man, Li Yun was naturally eager to know.
"Honey, did that pretty boy Huang Rong upset you? I'll teach him a lesson!" Li Yun said angrily as soon as the call connected.
This was completely unexpected for Zhang Guodong. Li Yun dealing with Huang Rong? Zhang Guodong slapped his forehead, almost forgetting that although Li Yun had now entered the world of plant cultivation seeking longevity, she was still a descendant of the Li family. Now that Xuan Qingxuan was backing Li Yun up, Old Master Li no longer mentioned Li Yun's marriage. Especially after learning that Li Yun was also a plant cultivator, and at level twelve, those in the Li family who knew of plant cultivators were greatly surprised and became even more amiable.
Doesn't this mean the Li family is about to produce another plant cultivator? And to reach level ten in such a short time—she's absolutely a genius! Li Yun's status in the family will immediately rise to the same level as Li Limin, the hidden direct descendant. With Xuan Qingxuan's support, Li Yun will be even more powerful in the future.
Li Yun was once the heiress of the capital. Zhang Guodong had indeed overlooked this fact. As the heiress of the Li family, she naturally knew more about this stratum of the princelings than the fat man did.
Zhang Guodong pondered for a moment, then decided it was feasible and said, "Alright, I'll take care of this."
Zhang Guodong recounted the whole story, and Li Yun, filled with righteous indignation, cursed Huang Rong as a bastard. She wouldn't let this go unpunished, as human life was no object.
"Honey, what should we do with that bastard?"
"At the very least, the Royal City Club must hand over the manager, issue a public apology, and provide compensation. Anyone involved in the fight and coercion must be severely punished."
These were the conditions proposed by Zhang Guodong.
Li Yun readily agreed. Zhang Guodong, who had been heading towards the Imperial City Clubhouse, stopped and waited. If Li Yun could force Huang Rong to back down and agree to his conditions, Zhang Guodong could barely manage...
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But things weren't that simple. Li Yun called soon after, her voice filled with rage: "That bastard Huang Rong, he's got too big for his britches now, actually saying he didn't know anything about this! Honey, I'm coming over right now to teach him a lesson!"
Zhang Guodong narrowed his eyes; clearly, the other party had no intention of backing down, and a peaceful resolution was impossible.
"I understand, you don't need to worry about this."
Meanwhile, Huang Rong, in the Imperial City Club, put down his phone with a gloomy expression. He hadn't expected the Li family's heiress to want to interfere. Whose relationship did she have with him?
What made it even more embarrassing was that Li Yun actually warned him. This made him very uncomfortable, and he refused on the spot.
Handing over the manager of the Imperial City would be a huge disgrace, showing everyone Huang Rong's incompetence. This is unacceptable.
"Hmph, although your Li family is powerful and influential, you can't control Kuncheng or the capital!" Huang Rong sneered. "Moreover, that Liu Zhengyuan..."
Thinking of the shock he felt at Liu Zhengyuan's strength, Huang Rong's heart warmed at the same time. Liu Zhengyuan was no ordinary person; compared to him, those security personnel were nothing but trash.
Just then, the fat manager came running in, his face jiggling with fat, a little out of breath.
"Manager Huang, my subordinate reports that the kid is heading towards the club!"
Huang Rong's expression turned serious, and he frowned, asking, "Who are these people?"
"Damn it, it's just him, why are you so anxious!" Huang Rong cursed, looking at the fat manager. He was truly exasperated. If it weren't for the fat man's beautiful younger sister, his mistress, Huang Rong would have kicked him away.
This whole mess was caused by that fatso. He was just trying to entertain guests, and he almost killed someone. Of course, the girl was lucky she survived.
The chubby manager looked aggrieved and followed behind Huang Rong, barely daring to breathe, his face flushed from holding it in.
As the two came down, Zhang Guodong was being stopped by several security personnel, who were about to make a move. Just then, a young man, accompanied by the chubby manager, walked over.
"You're Huang Rong?" Zhang Guodong stared at the young man and said calmly.
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