A barely perceptible smile curved the corners of Zhang Cheng's lips.
ruthless?
This isn't called ruthlessness, this is called seizing an opportunity.
Secretary Liu has been forced to the brink of disaster.
"You brat, I'm warning you!" Zhao Daming pointed at Zhang Cheng's nose and said fiercely, "Stay inside and weld the door shut for the rest of the time! Don't you dare go out even a step!"
Zhang Cheng looked completely innocent: "Brother, I'm a law-abiding citizen, I never cause trouble."
"You're talking nonsense!" Zhao Daming was so angry he almost laughed. "I know your ability to cause trouble better than anyone! Alright, I have some good news for you. That rich kid surnamed Zhong, Zhong Yaodang, took a car to Hangzhou an hour ago, with two girls. I guess he was scared off by this scene."
A glint of light flashed in Zhang Cheng's eyes.
Just as I expected.
"I have to go, the bureau is in complete chaos." Zhao Daming got up and left.
"Brother, I'll take you there."
"Send my ass! Stay put!" Zhao Daming disappeared into the night without looking back.
Zhang Cheng watched his retreating figure, then slowly sat back in his chair, his fingers rhythmically tapping the table, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
"Brother Er Gou!"
"Bro, the video arcade is closed! There are police everywhere outside, it's terrifying!"
"A lot of people have been arrested, wow, this time they're serious!"
Zhang Jianhao and his companions rushed into the house, their faces showing lingering fear and a hint of inexplicable excitement.
Zhang Cheng raised his eyelids, glanced at them, and said calmly, "Scared?"
The group immediately fell silent, like ducks with their necks being choked.
Zhang Cheng suddenly laughed, but it was a cold laugh.
"What's there to be afraid of? Even if the sky falls, there's someone tall enough to hold it up."
What others see as a disaster, we call a golden opportunity.
He looked at Zhang Jianhao and asked, "Why didn't you manage to take over the shop last time?"
Zhang Jianhao paused for a moment, scratched his head, and said, "Brother, those shop owners are all shrewd; they won't sell. We tried offering free viewings, and a lot of people came, almost bursting the shop, but it was too chaotic, it didn't work at all..."
"stupid!"
Zhang Cheng interrupted him without any politeness.
"Brains are a good thing, and I hope you all have them."
"Right now, all the video arcades in the city are closed, and the owners are all at home worrying, wondering when this storm will pass. Do you think it'll be easier to negotiate prices if we go to them now?"
Zhang Jianhao's eyes lit up: "That's right!"
“This is just the first step.” Zhang Cheng’s eyes sharpened.
"This crackdown is like a knife, helping us to cut away all the unruly weeds!"
"Once this storm passes, I want to open a video arcade, but that won't be as simple as just getting a stamp from the business bureau."
He smiled, revealing a fox-like grin.
"What if... in the future, opening a video rental shop will require not only the approval and stamp of the industry and commerce bureau, but also the approval and stamp of our public security system?"
"Just like the future tobacco monopoly, I'll issue the licenses!"
"I can make anyone drive it if I want. If I don't want anyone to drive it, no matter how capable they are, they can forget about showing a film in Funing!"
Zhang Jianhao and the others were stunned and gasped in shock.
This is going to swallow up the entire county's video arcade business in one gulp!
That's too ruthless!
"What are you standing there for?" Zhang Cheng's voice brooked no argument.
"Go now! Talk to them door to door! Tell them, either sell your shops to us at a low price now, or wait for them to rot in your hands and never open for business!"
"Yes, brother!" Zhang Jianhao and the others were filled with excitement and turned to rush out.
"Creak—"
The door was pushed open again.
Li Yuanyuan walked in, her face showing fatigue, but her captivating eyes burned with an excited flame.
She walked straight to Zhang Cheng and sat down, exuding a unique charm that suggested she held great power.
Zhang Cheng glanced at her and laughed, "Look at how smug you are, you're doing a good job as president?"
Li Yuanyuan gave him a charmingly disdainful look, leaned forward slightly, and exhaled a fragrant breath.
"Of course, I am now the president of Yuancheng Chamber of Commerce."
She deliberately emphasized the words "Yuancheng" in a seductive tone, staring intently at Zhang Cheng, as if declaring something.
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