The first one to walk in was Feng Lei. The person following closely behind him actually shocked meโit was Zheng Tong!
In the gloomy and depressing lair of the Green Fly Society, Zheng Tong changed his usual arrogant and domineering attitude, and walked in cautiously and humbly. His back was bent like a fully drawn bow, every step he took was cautious, and his eyes were full of flattery and ingratiation. When he saw Yue Mingyuan, he immediately smiled and bowed hastily, his voice full of flattery: "Boss Feng, I've heard of you for a long time! It's a great honor to meet you today. Hello!"
Yue Mingyuan didn't even move his butt, he just sat there steadily, and only nodded slightly with an indifferent expression, as if Zheng Tong was just an insignificant little character. Then, he pointed at me, and asked Zheng Tong with a bit of joking and scrutiny: "Do you know this person?"
In fact, from Zheng Tong's deliberately humble look, I could tell that he obviously knew about my situation a long time ago. At this moment, he hurriedly bowed to me, with a false smile on his face, and said, "I know him, I know him. How could I not know County Magistrate Guan?"
I thought to myself that even though the atmosphere was tense at the moment, basic etiquette should still be observed, so I planned to stand up and respond. However, just as I was about to stand up, Yue Mingyuan suddenly reached out and held me down. His grip was very strong, with unquestionable force, and his eyes revealed a majesty that could not be resisted. Then, he looked at He Zhibin coldly, his voice low and cold: "Mr. He, please take a seat."
Hearing this, He Zhibin quickly pulled over two chairs like a well-trained hound and respectfully asked Feng Lei and Zheng Tong to sit down.
In an instant, the huge room seemed to be shrouded in an invisible haze, and the tense and depressing atmosphere spread rapidly like a tide, making it hard to breathe.
Yue Mingyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at Zheng Tong like a hawk. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, with a meaningful smile, he said slowly: "Mr. Zheng came here in person, I guess he has thought things through?"
When Zheng Tong heard this, he nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, with a flattering smile on his face. He bent his waist even lower, almost touching the ground, and his voice was full of flattery: "Boss Feng, there's no need to think about it! As long as you give an order, I, Zheng Tong, will follow closely, follow your lead, and go through fire and water without hesitation!"
After hearing this, Yue Mingyuan burst into a hearty laugh, which echoed in the silent room, but it did not make people feel the slightest bit of joy. Instead, it revealed a chill that made people shudder: "General Zheng is indeed a smart man. He who knows the current situation is a hero."
As he spoke, he nodded slightly and slowly turned his gaze to He Zhibin who was standing beside him.
He Zhibin immediately understood what he meant, and hurriedly took a step forward, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Boss Feng, Boss Zheng and I have reached a preliminary agreement. Boss Zheng will be fully responsible for the newly expanded business over there, and we will still maintain an annual interest rate of 24%. As for how much interest Boss Zheng wants to add in the middle, that is his own business and has nothing to do with us."
When I heard this, it suddenly dawned on me that the two forces had secretly colluded with each other and were in cahoots with each other.
Yue Mingyuan nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Zheng Tong again, with a look of scrutiny and expectation, as if waiting for his further statement.
Zheng Tong was very tactful. He immediately smiled and said hurriedly, "Mr. He has already discussed this with me in detail. I am lucky enough to climb up Mr. Feng's towering tree. This is a blessing I have cultivated for several lifetimes. Even if I don't earn a penny, I am willing to do it and I will never complain!"
Yue Mingyuan laughed, and there was a hint of confidence in his laughter: "Everyone is a good investor. I never do things that hinder others' financial resources. Besides, you don't have to thank me for this investment. You should thank County Magistrate Guan. Without him, how can you recover your funds?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Tong immediately turned to me and said with a big smile on his face: "Thank you, County Magistrate Guan. I will have to rely on you in the future."
I narrowed my eyes and stared at Zheng Tong, feeling mixed emotions. I originally wanted to use Yue Mingyuan to suppress Zheng Tong, but I didn't expect that I would have to serve him instead. Yue Mingyuan was indeed a master strategist. Not only did he tame Zheng Tong for his own use, he also tied me up with them.
Seeing that I didn't respond, Yue Mingyuan coughed lightly. The sound was not loud, but it immediately attracted everyone's attention. He said slowly: "I might as well take this opportunity to tell you today." He deliberately paused, his eyes like torches, scanning Feng Lei, Zheng Tong, and He Zhibin one by one. No one dared to look him in the eye: "From now on, County Magistrate Guan will be the person in charge of our county. You have to listen to him on all matters over there. If anyone dares to be indecisive, don't blame me for being rude." His tone was firm and powerful, with an unquestionable majesty.
Zheng Tong and He Zhibin nodded in response immediately, with a respectful and submissive attitude. Although Feng Lei nodded slightly, his action seemed extremely reluctant, as if he was still unwilling in his heart.
Yue Mingyuan's eyes stayed on Feng Lei for a moment like a knife, and then his tone eased, but the deterrent power in his words did not weaken: "Brother Feng, how is the progress of Xu Guangming's side?"
I naturally understood from his seemingly casual question that ๋๋ was trying to frighten the tiger by making a warning, and wanted to use this to let Zheng Tong and I see his powerful methods.
Feng Lei smiled slightly, and of course he understood the deep meaning. There was a subtle hint of smugness in his smile, and he replied smugly, "I originally thought Xu Guangming was a tough nut to crack, but I never expected that he would defeat me in just a few rounds."
Yue Mingyuan snorted contemptuously, his voice full of disdain and ridicule: "How ungrateful he is, so self-righteous. I'm afraid he must be regretting this time, right?"
Feng Lei asked, "Do we need to capture all his followers as well?"
Yue Mingyuan responded after careful consideration: "Let's be merciful when we can. We shouldn't attack too many people. Too much noise will easily attract attention and will be disadvantageous to us."
Feng Lei blinked to show his understanding and responded, "I understand. I will know how to handle the situation properly."
Yue Mingyuan looked a little tired at this time. After yawning, he said to Zheng Tong: "Mr. Zheng, please contact Mr. He for the specific matters. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."
Zheng Tong said yes repeatedly.
He Zhibin understood Yue Mingyuan's intention, stood up and said, "Boss Feng, we will take our leave first."
Yue Mingyuan nodded slightly, and did not forget to remind Zheng Tong: "There is always money to be made, don't be too greedy, and leave a way for others to live."
Zheng Tong stood up and retreated timidly with He Zhibin and Feng Lei.
I was about to get up and say goodbye, but Yue Mingyuan waved his hand and motioned for me to stay: "Hongjun, don't leave in a hurry. I'll take you to meet some friends."
He exudes an irresistible magic that makes people involuntarily want to obey his every command. Of course, I was no exception, and I followed him to a place called Longting Club.
I used to pass by this place often when I went to Zhang Pingmin's house. It was an unremarkable six-story gray building, so low-key that it was even a little shabby, and there was not even a sign on the outer wall. It stands quietly in the suburbs. Every time I pass by it, I am curious about what secrets are hidden in such an ordinary-looking building. It was not until later that people found out that this was a private place for Yue Mingyuan to entertain guests.
The driver steadily parked his Rolls-Royce Phantom in the parking lot. The luxurious body of the car formed a sharp contrast with the low-key building.
Yue Mingyuan held my hand, like a close friend of many years, and led me into the elevator, heading directly to the third floor.
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