162: Chapter 162 Turning to Liu Changda

After Governor Zhou Wenbin hung up the phone with Zhou Chuncheng, he stood by the window for a long time.

He turned around, picked up his phone, scrolled to a rarely called number, hesitated for a moment, and pressed call.

The phone rang three times before it was picked up on the other end.

The background noise was very loud, filled with clinking glasses, laughter, and music, sounding like a lively banquet.

"Hello, Secretary Zhou."

President Liu's voice came through the receiver, carrying the distinct caution and tact of a businessman addressing a high-ranking official.

He was currently in Heishui Province negotiating business. That evening, he was hosting a dinner for Heishui Province's richest man and others. After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food, just as the atmosphere was at its peak, his phone vibrated.

President Liu glanced at the caller ID, immediately stood up, apologized to everyone present, and quickly walked out of the private room.

The hallway was covered with a thick carpet, making his leather shoes completely silent as he stepped on it.

He walked to the window at the end of the hallway and pushed it open, letting the night breeze blow in, which sobered him up a bit.

"Changda, sorry to interrupt your business."

Governor Zhou Wenbin's voice wasn't loud, and he didn't beat around the bush, saying directly, "The old leader's son was bullied in Lüjiang City."

President Liu's fingers suddenly tightened, making his phone case creak under his grip.

He had struggled in the business world for decades, starting from the underworld, gradually washing his hands clean, and growing step by step to the current scale of the Tianwen Group, reaching the positions of Vice Chairman of the Hanzhong Province Federation of Industry and Commerce and a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC. What kind of storms had he not seen?

What kind of people had he not dealt with?

But what Governor Zhou Wenbin just told him made him angrier than any commercial competition.

Xu Tianhua was his benefactor and the person President Liu respected most in his life.

Without Xu Tianhua, there would be no Tianwen Group, and there would be no President Liu.

Now, someone dared to bully Xu Tianhua's son. That was a slap in President Liu's face, and a slap in the face of everyone who had ever received Xu Tianhua's favors.

"Secretary Zhou, tell me, who did it?!"

"President Zhou Hai, the chairman of Dongshan Group. And another one named Qian Ying, the general manager of Lanjiang Venture Capital."

Governor Zhou Wenbin's voice was still calm, but President Liu could hear the suppressed killing intent beneath that calmness.

President Zhou Hai and the Dongshan Group—he had heard of them.

An enterprise from the provincial capital, it had developed very quickly in recent years. It had backing and some murky, inexplicable connections with Yancheng.

In the past, he hadn't paid any attention to him, keeping to their own paths without interfering with each other.

But now, President Zhou Hai had crossed the line by touching Xu Weidong!

"Secretary Zhou, you handle the matters on the surface. Leave the matters in the shadows to me."

His voice returned to a calm state, but that kind of calmness was even more terrifying than anger, like the silence before a storm.

"Tianwen Group has quite a few branch offices in Fengtian Province, and thanks to your and Minister Ma's care over the years, we have developed fairly well."

"In Shengjing, although we don't have many people, our words still carry some weight."

"As for President Zhou Hai, I know how to deal with him."

Governor Zhou Wenbin fell silent for two seconds. He didn't ask President Liu how he planned to deal with it, nor did he need to.

He knew better than anyone what kind of person President Liu was.

This man had an iron fist and wild connections, but he had a moral compass in his heart and knew what should and shouldn't be done.

Since he said he would handle the matters in the shadows, he would definitely do it perfectly, leaving no evidence behind and ensuring Xu Weidong would not be harmed a second time.

"Changda, you know in your heart how the old leader has treated you over the years. Comrade Weidong is his only son, and also the son-in-law of Comrade Mu Qing."

"Some people in Yancheng are unhappy about this marriage, which is why someone reached their hand into Fengtian. When you act, you must be tactful and not cause trouble for the old leader."

President Liu understood the weight of Governor Zhou Wenbin's words. Xu Weidong was not only Xu Tianhua's son, but also Mu Qing's son-in-law.

The marriage alliance between the Xu and Mu families was a major event. Someone was unhappy and wanted to disrupt it.

President Zhou Hai was merely a pawn on the stage; standing behind him was a powerful figure from Yancheng.

He couldn't touch the powerful figure behind the scenes, but dealing with President Zhou Hai was more than within his capability.

"Don't worry, Secretary Zhou, I know what to do. I won't cause trouble for the old leader, nor will I make things difficult for you."

His voice was firm and steady, carrying an unquestionable promise.

Governor Zhou Wenbin gave an 'hm' and said nothing more, hanging up the phone.

President Liu held his phone, standing by the window, looking out at the night scene of Heishui Province.

He turned around, walked back to the private room, and pushed the door open to enter.

The private room was still lively. The richest man of Heishui Province was holding a wine glass and laughing with the people next to him. Seeing him enter, he greeted him with a smile.

"Changda, what phone call took you so long? Come, come, drink three cups as a penalty!"

President Liu walked over with a smile, picked up his glass, and downed three cups in a row.

Tianwen Group's strength in Shengjing was not something Dongshan Group could compare to.

Over the years, with the support of Governor Zhou Wenbin and Minister Ma Fuqiang, Tianwen Group's branches in Fengtian Province had grown to a considerable scale. They not only secured a place in legitimate business sectors but also possessed a formidable influence in those hidden, dark corners.

To put it bluntly, among Shengjing's underground forces, Tianwen Group could easily rank in the top three.

This wasn't just talk; it was built on hard cash and extensive networks of relationships.

By the time the banquet ended, it was already past one in the morning.

President Liu saw off the richest man of Heishui Province and the others, then returned to his hotel room, but he didn't go to sleep.

He sat on the sofa, took out his phone, and dialed a number.

After a few rings, it was picked up. The voice on the other end was raspy from being woken up, but immediately became alert upon hearing President Liu's voice.

"President Liu, what are your orders?"

"Lao Ba, help me investigate two people. President Zhou Hai of Dongshan Group, and Qian Ying of Lanjiang Venture Capital."

"I want detailed information on what they did in Lüjiang City, who they contacted, and where they are now."

"I want to see it tomorrow morning."

"Understood."

President Liu hung up, leaned against the back of the sofa, and closed his eyes.

"President Zhou Hai, you'd better pray you didn't do anything too excessive."

"Otherwise, I will make your entire family regret ever being born into this world!"