"Kill him? Aren't you afraid of losing your own life?" The voice on the other end of the phone sneered twice.
Mu Zha said indifferently, "He's just a businessman. What power could he possibly have? He's dead, so be it."
"You make it sound so easy. Jiafeng Electronics is currently the number one private enterprise in China. It's not easy to produce such a rare talent. Do you think this matter will end so easily after he dies far from home?" The voice on the other end of the phone said grimly, "Don't even mention China, Sun Hung Kai Properties and Schroder Group will not let you off the hook."
When Mu Zha heard that Lu Feng had so many backers, he laughed and said, "Never mind, I was just joking."
“Killing him would indeed have serious consequences, but we still need to force him to back down. Let’s give him something to do.”
"So how do we calculate this money?"
"Reduce the number you just mentioned by half!"
"make a deal!"
Mu Zha hung up the phone, looking quite excited. This wasn't a big deal, and the money was good; it was definitely the best job Mu Zha had ever taken on.
Mu Zha stood up and walked out of the room. Outside was a wooden table where seven or eight people were playing cards, shouting and making a lot of noise.
"Stop for a moment. When the strong man finishes his business, tell him to leave the body behind and give it to that boss as a big gift." Mu Zha had already planned to use the photographer to frame him.
After giving the instructions, Mu Zha went back to his room and called the local police chief to give further instructions. Everything was ready.
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In the branch office's conference room, Kevin also called over the head of the partner company, Thumpala. Thumpala was in his fifties, with a typical local appearance: short hair, wearing a plaid short-sleeved shirt, and slightly overweight.
“Mr. Lu, I really can’t help with this. Making money is important, but I also have to take care of my life.” Tumpara said with a cigarette in his hand, looking worried. “I’m considered a prominent figure in the area, but no matter who I approach, they all just wave me off on this matter.”
“And this isn’t over yet. Those people are still making threatening phone calls to me, saying they won’t stop until they get rid of us.” Kevin sighed and said, “The key is the attitude of the local municipality. They don’t care at all. We’ve just arrived and haven’t made much of a contribution to the local area. We have no say. Besides, Bangkok’s economy is developing very rapidly right now, and all the capital is focused on this place. They don’t need us.”
Lu Feng chain-smoked cigarettes. The situation here was different from that in China. In China, businesses were begging for development, but here it was like a nouveau riche. They didn't lack businesses, and their economy had developed. Now it was Lu Feng who was begging them.
Their identities and statuses had been completely reversed, so naturally they had nowhere to turn for help.
According to Tumpara and Kevin, there is no solution to this problem. Even if they clean up and reopen the store, it will still be vandalized. The local police department is also biased towards the other side, so they have no choice but to leave.
A brief silence fell over the meeting room. Lu Feng stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, let out a long sigh, and said, "If these locals aren't on our side, then we'll find a way to make them. Since we're developing here, we have to adapt to their rules. They can set the rules. If I can't play the game, that's my problem, but to leave before we've even started is absolutely unacceptable."
"Mr. Lu, we have absolutely no clue!" Kevin's face was etched with worry.
"If you have no clue, take your time searching. Don't retreat so easily!" Lu Feng glanced at the time; it was almost noon. He said, "Let's eat first and talk while we eat."
The meal was arranged at the hotel. During the meal, Lu Feng learned a little about Thongpala. His personal assets were about five million US dollars. In Bangkok, an environment full of foreign investment, he was really just a nobody.
“In the last ten years or so, the economy here has developed, and the environment has started to change. Extortion and bribery have become rampant, and some are even blatant collaborations. I don’t have enough money, and my interpersonal relationships aren’t good enough, so I’m not doing very well,” Thumpala said frankly.
"Money to pave the way?" Lu Feng asked while eating. "If money is the key, then things will be much easier."
“It’s not a one-off deal; you need to have a business in the area and a long-term partnership,” Thumpala said.
"Are there any other influential people in the area?" Lu Feng asked.
“Monks, the royal family, and the military!” Thumpala said to Lu Feng, “These three parties are listed in order. If you want to do business, it’s safe to do so if you can get in touch with any of them.”
"Faith, rulers, guns!" Lu Feng muttered to himself.
“President Lu, we can cooperate, and I will certainly help with anything within my power. But this time, I am truly powerless. If you can resolve this matter perfectly, then the cooperation will continue. If not, then let’s not meet again.” Tumpara seemed to have already thought everything through when he came.
"Don't worry about that, nothing will happen to you. But we're new here and don't know anyone. We'd appreciate it if you could introduce us to some important people," Lu Feng said to Thongpala.
If it's just a matter of making an introduction, that's easy. Thongpara readily agreed, "Sure, I know a bureau chief in the Ban Rat district. I'll introduce you. As for whether he'll actually help you, I don't know."
"Thank you. What are the hobbies of this director?" Lu Feng asked.
“He… is quite lecherous,” Tumpala said awkwardly.
“That’s understandable. Then we can arrange to meet at some entertainment venues,” Lu Feng said to Kevin.
"No, he's attracted to men." Tumpara had no choice but to tell the truth.
"Huh? Oh, a strange place, surely it doesn't discriminate by gender, then let's find a place for men to meet." Lu Feng didn't take it to heart, as long as the matter was settled, he asked, "When can we meet?"
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