The police officers inside the compound noticed that the two men's expressions were somewhat strange and immediately reprimanded them.
What happened next surprised several police officers in the police station compound and a police officer in the guardhouse.
The two men reached into their pockets and pulled out pistols, grinning maliciously as they charged towards the police officers in the courtyard. The officers, startled, scrambled for cover, shouting for help. They were terrified; they never carried pistols, and they never imagined such brazen thugs would dare to storm a police station in broad daylight with handguns.
What surprised and baffled them even more was that although the two thugs had ferocious expressions and terrifying faces, they didn't immediately fire their pistols. Instead, they rushed into the police station building. The older-looking guy even held a gun in one hand and his arm in the other, swaying his hips as he ran, as if he were dancing.
Then, another younger guy paused for a moment, and then started dancing like a madman.
Could these two have escaped from some mental hospital together and are causing trouble with toy guns?
However, when the two rushed into the police station building, the sound of gunshots rang out from the corridor. The police officers suddenly realized that these were not toy guns, but real ones! After some internal struggle, one of the officers finally rushed in without hesitation, and the other officers followed suit.
Soon, the two men who had been firing wildly at the ceiling and kicking the office door in the hallway ran out of bullets. As they stood there bewildered, wondering how they had ended up there, police rushed out of the room and into the building, swarming around them and pinning them to the ground, handcuffing them with a snapping sound.
Lao Guang and Sha Qiang even forgot to show any fear or frustration; they just stared at each other, full of confusion.
What exactly happened?
That noon, news reports on various Beijing television stations mentioned that at 8:40 AM that morning, two armed assailants stormed into the Dougezhuang Police Station in Taifeng District and opened fire on police officers. Led by Chief Liu, officers from the Dougezhuang Police Station subdued and apprehended the two assailants; no one was injured. The report then included footage of an interview with police officers, in which Chief Liu and another officer described the perilous situation, the ferocity of the two assailants, and the officers' composure and agility in the face of danger.
...
Inside Jinghui Logistics Company, the employees ate their meals, watched the news, and occasionally discussed whether those two bandits were idiots.
Holding a pistol, they actually stormed into the police station in broad daylight! Good heavens, what kind of resentment has made your brains explode and fill them with water? Why don't you attack the military compound instead?
Hearing his employees say this, Xu Zhengyang was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "That's really true." It would be even more exciting if these two guys went to the military compound for a spin; there's a regiment stationed not far south of our company, isn't there?
Or, how about letting Huo Zhendong and Da Peng do this?
After thinking about it, Xu Zhengyang gave up the idea with a wry smile. Well, this is getting more and more outrageous.
Meanwhile, in the living room on the first floor of the villa where Huo Zhendong lived, Huo Zhendong was so angry that he kicked over the coffee table and almost smashed the television.
Da Peng sat on the sofa with a gloomy face, not saying a word. He had called Sha Qiang and Lao Guang separately before, but neither of them answered, so he had a premonition that something was wrong. Therefore, when an unknown number called, he was very vigilant and immediately turned off his phone, took out the SIM card, broke it into pieces, and threw it away.
Now, watching the news on TV, Da Peng is both surprised and annoyed.
Huo Zhendong paced back and forth in the spacious living room like a raging beast, cursing: "Two idiots, super idiots, you can't find idiots like them anywhere else in the world! Damn it, are they crazy? Fuck! I fuck!"
"Could it be that Xu Zhengyang and Chen Chaojiang happened to go to the police station, and the two of them followed them in?" Da Peng wondered.
"What?" Huo Zhendong was so angry he almost burst out laughing. "Even if Xu Zhengyang and Chen Chaojiang went to the police station, are they out of their minds? Do they have to chase them all the way to the police station to kill them?"
Da Peng thought about it and agreed, so he shook his head, sighed, and remained silent.
Having finally vented his anger and calmed down a bit, Huo Zhendong sat back on the sofa, breathing heavily, and closed his eyes, lost in thought.
He thought of the text message he received that morning, wishing him good luck today.
Could it be that this was all orchestrated by that unknown enemy? But that doesn't make sense. No matter how capable he is, he couldn't possibly get Sha Qiang and Lao Guang to go crazy at the police station. That's too unrealistic; it's simply impossible. But... Huo Zhendong suddenly remembered what Zhang Tianshun had said while lying in the hospital bed. He had no idea how foolish he had been.
The more Huo Zhendong thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, and the more frightened he became. Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer and got up to go upstairs.
He entered his study. Standing before the bookshelves overflowing with books, Huo Zhendong frowned in deep thought. Over the years, he had tried his best to cleanse himself, to become more refined, to read more often, and to cultivate an image of culture and refinement… The shady and illegal activities were handled by his subordinates, while he always presented himself as a respectable company boss. In front of his subordinates, he always appeared calm and composed, confident and in control. He wasn't faking it; he had indeed changed a lot over the years. He had lost his former violent and fierce demeanor and rarely acted impulsively anymore.
But now, he was truly panicked and confused.
Beijing is such a big city. Although Huo Zhendong can't compare to those upper-class people, he has never been bullied by anyone in Beijing. How many real CEOs and tycoons, like Huang Zhicheng, still obey him and dare not make things difficult for him?
Is this time, is the ship really going to capsize?
Thinking of the unknown enemy and the coincidence of the two assassins' targets, Huo Zhendong finally realized that the enemy must be Xu Zhengyang, the boss of Jinghui Logistics Company. Only now did Huo Zhendong understand that perhaps it wasn't Jinghui Logistics Company that initially targeted his company, but rather that his company had always been accustomed to its monopolistic success and couldn't tolerate others encroaching on its territory or taking away its profits, which led to the conflict.
But did he have a grudge against me before? According to Zhang Tianshun, Xu Zhengyang is just a young man in his twenties, and he doesn't remember anyone like him.
After hesitating for a long time, Huo Zhendong finally took out his phone and tried to dial again.
The call connected quickly, but Huo Zhendong was at a loss for words. Beg for mercy? Plead for peace? Was that something he, Huo Zhendong, should do? Question? Threaten? Curse? Those didn't seem to work either…
"Mr. Huo, how are you feeling?" Xu Zhengyang's calm voice came through the phone.
Huo Zhendong gritted his teeth and said, "What grudge do I have against you?"
What do you think?
"Do I know you?"
"We've never met before, and this is the first time we've spoken."
Huo Zhendong frowned and asked, "Why are you going against me?"
"You've got it backwards," Xu Zhengyang reminded him with a smile.
"you……"
"Mr. Huo, do you want to continue playing this game?"
"..." Huo Zhendong remained silent; he was now genuinely afraid of the other party.
It seemed that the other end didn't want to wait for Huo Zhendong to think things through before hanging up.
After a long, long silence, Huo Zhendong finally found Huang Zhicheng's phone number and dialed it: "Mr. Huang, this is Huo Zhendong."
"Oh, Brother Huo, hello, hello, what's up?" Huang Zhicheng asked with some doubt when he heard that Huo Zhendong's tone was a bit off. At the same time, he was also a little worried and disgusted. He really didn't want to have any more dealings with people like Huo Zhendong, but he didn't dare to offend such people either.
"Your son knows the owner of Jinghui Logistics Company, right?"
"Oh, I don't really know what kind of bad friends that little brat hangs out with all day, but don't worry, I've already scolded him several times these past few days, and I'm not letting him have any more contact with people from Jinghui Logistics Company, so it won't affect your business, Brother Huo."
Huo Zhendong hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mr. Huang, could you please ask the owner of Jinghui Logistics Company to come out? I'd like to talk to him."
"Brother, what happened?" Huang Zhicheng noticed that Huo Zhendong's tone was somewhat soft and was very puzzled.
"Maybe it's because I'm getting old, I don't want to fight and kill with people anymore..." Huo Zhendong sighed and said. These words were more painful to him than swallowing a nail.
Huang Zhicheng was stunned for a while before saying, "I don't know anyone over there either, but don't worry, Brother Huo, I'll ask the child, he should be able to get in touch. Wait for my news."
"Okay." Huo Zhendong hung up, a ruthless and resolute glint in his eyes.
In the chairman's office of Yongcheng Group, Huang Zhicheng frowned, wondering what kind of background Jinghui Logistics Company had. How could it have made Huo Zhendong back down? Could it be that his son was really successful and had made connections with some important figures?
Volume 4, City God Chapter 164: No one gets up early without a reason.
When Xu Zhengyang received Huang Chen's call, he smiled and agreed to Huang Zhicheng's so-called invitation to a banquet, as Huang wanted to act as a peacemaker.
However, Xu Zhengyang declined, saying he was busy these few days and would host a dinner for them in a few days. Of course, he didn't want to attend such a dinner that seemed like a reconciliation but was actually a gathering where everyone still had their own ulterior motives. He only had to delay a little because of Huang Chen's sake. Even if he personally hosted the dinner, Huo Zhendong probably wouldn't be there.
Furthermore, before Huo Zhendong is arrested, we should give him a good talking-to, partly to satisfy our own urges and partly to make an example of him.
Since the capital city is a complex and treacherous place, if Jinghui Logistics wants to avoid unnecessary obstacles and interference in its future development in Beijing, it's necessary to let everyone in the industry see the miserable state Huo Zhendong has become. This tactic of "enduring" was naturally learned from Huo Zhendong, and Xu Zhengyang felt quite talented and cunning in applying it.
The logistics industry is not yet fully standardized nationwide, and unfair and vicious competition seems to occur several times a day, no matter where in the country. In Beijing, the competition among logistics companies is particularly fierce, so violent conflicts and brawls are not uncommon.
However, the movements of Speedy Logistics Company are constantly attracting the attention of many people.
They're very famous!
Initially, people didn't pay much attention, thinking that Jinghui Logistics was just a newcomer from out of town, destined to be miserably taken down by Subida Logistics. However, nearly a month has passed, and after the conflict, Jinghui Logistics has become increasingly successful, while Subida Logistics seems to be experiencing a series of events. Some people couldn't help but start to wonder: could Jinghui Logistics be really that powerful?
From the very beginning, when Xu Zhengyang decided to take action against Huo Zhendong, he no longer took Huo Zhendong seriously and felt no pressure whatsoever. He was simply giving Huo Zhendong a taste of his own medicine; if he wanted to wear him down, he would. He would wear him down until everyone could smell the stench. So, while Huo Zhendong was tossing and turning, unable to make a decision, Xu Zhengyang had already begun instructing Zhan Xiaohui and Wu Juan to prepare to expand the company's operations. As for how large, well, they would arrange it according to the scale of Speedy Logistics' branches in the surrounding provinces and cities of Beijing.
Zhan Xiaohui and Wu Juan were quite surprised that the chairman would require this. Was it really a full-scale showdown with Speedy Logistics Company? However, they worried that Jinghui Logistics Company's current strength wasn't yet sufficient for that. Even setting aside the initial cross-regional operations between the more than twenty cities and Beijing, just the unilateral shipments from Beijing to the various cities would require setting up branch offices and warehouses, arranging staff, and purchasing small transport vehicles for delivery… Long-distance transport vehicles could be temporarily hired, but short-distance intra-city delivery vehicles and personnel must be company-owned.
Moreover, the scale of operations in the capital city will be increased by more than three times.
So, the operation is very large and requires a huge amount of capital. Where will the capital come from? Moreover, if a logistics company suddenly expands to such a large size, there will be loopholes in its management and operation.
It's like an ordinary farmer who originally cultivated two acres of land, and suddenly he was given twenty acres. He wouldn't be able to adapt immediately and would definitely be flustered.
Wu Juan said, "Chairman, although I really hope that our Jinghui Logistics Company will grow bigger and bigger, and I am working hard towards this goal, I oppose your arrangement and plan. The pace is too fast and too big, which will do more harm than good."
"Oh, tell me more about it," Xu Zhengyang said with a smile.
"This will only increase the company's operating costs, and the company's current revenue situation has not yet reached the point of truly making a profit. Although the revenue of the Beijing branch has begun to improve, it is still insufficient to support such a large-scale logistics operation... We cannot act impulsively or rashly. Have you considered this? In the competition with Speedy Logistics in major wholesale markets, we currently do not even have a quarter of the market share..."
Xu Zhengyang waved his hand to stop Wu Juan from speaking, and said, "Speedy Logistics Company is going to go bankrupt. If we don't prepare in advance, other logistics companies will get there first, and it will be too late for us to regret it."
"What?" Wu Juan was stunned.
"Just focus on your work. You don't lack the confidence to manage a larger logistics company, do you?" Xu Zhengyang smiled, then ignored the surprised Wu Juan and picked up the phone to call Fuhe City.
"Xiaohui, has the loan been approved?"
"Sir, the loan is no problem, but it takes time. In such a short time, we simply cannot get the money."
Xu Zhengyang frowned and asked, "How much is it?"
"I've roughly calculated it, and it'll take at least, at least three million..." Zhan Xiaohui said hesitantly. This wasn't the whole story. In fact, according to Xu Zhengyang's plan to expand the branches in various cities, at least five million would be needed. The reason he said three million was because Zhan Xiaohui had once again pulled out his remaining savings from his own pocket. Although there was still a considerable amount of money in the company's account, it was needed as working capital.
"Oh." Xu Zhengyang hesitated slightly, then said with a smile, "Don't worry about the loan, I'll pay for it."
"grown ups……"
"Forget everything else, get started on arranging people. Find more trusted people, and make sure each branch office has someone trustworthy to keep an eye on things." Xu Zhengyang gave a few instructions with a smile before hanging up the phone.
Only now did he realize how much of a bargain he had gotten by investing 1.5 million yuan for a 50% stake in Jinghui Logistics Company! After gaining a general understanding of the logistics company these past few days, Xu Zhengyang roughly calculated that although Zhan Xiaohui had boasted that Jinghui Logistics Company had a registered capital of over 10 million yuan, the actual investment was far more than 10 million yuan.
Xu Zhengyang couldn't help but gasp when he thought about these things. Goodness, Cheng Jinchang, oh no, Zhan Xiaohui, this guy really has guts and courage!
Seeing Wu Juan sitting on the sofa, frowning in thought, Xu Zhengyang smiled and said, "Manager Wu, lacking confidence?"
"Chairman, if, if it's really as you say, Speedy Logistics will go bankrupt... but, the company has suddenly expanded more than tenfold. Business volume isn't the problem anymore, but recruiting and arranging employees is very tight. In a short period of time, just inspecting locations in each city and setting up branch offices is a problem. Who will do these things?"
"That's something you need to consider. You can arrange the personnel; I trust you," Xu Zhengyang said with a smile.
“Chairman…” Wu Juan hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, “Why do you trust me so much? I don’t think we’re that familiar with each other.”
Xu Zhengyang was taken aback. He really hadn't expected Wu Juan to be so direct. She was incredibly frank! Good heavens, she didn't even consider the basic issue of saving face? So Xu Zhengyang said very seriously, "Before, it was because I trusted those I employed and didn't employ those I didn't trust. But now... it's because of what you just said."
Wu Juan was stunned for a while, then shook her head with a wry smile and said, "Chairman, I'm truly impressed by you."
"No, we still have to get busy. We need to consider both the work and the people involved." Xu Zhengyang said a country proverb, then smiled and said with a hint of deeper meaning, "Remember to tell all your employees that although I, the chairman, am lazy and don't understand the ins and outs of the logistics industry, and like to be a hands-off boss, it's impossible for anyone to hide anything from me behind my back..."
Wu Juan's heart skipped a beat; the chairman was giving her a warning!
However, Wu Juan didn't doubt Xu Zhengyang's words much. Although the chairman was young, very young, judging from what he had done since arriving in Beijing, he was experienced, composed, calm, and unflappable in the face of adversity. He had effortlessly and quickly resolved all the seemingly impossible tasks. Now, he was certain that Subida Logistics would collapse and had the audacity to expand Jinghui Logistics more than tenfold in a short period of time, ready to take over the market share left by Subida Logistics' collapse... This young chairman was no ordinary person!
After Wu Juan left, Xu Zhengyang gently rubbed his temples, pretending to be exhausted from overworking himself, and sighed, "Nothing is easy, managing such a big company, sigh."
"I can't help you right now," Chen Chaojiang said with a hint of guilt. This was the truth; he knew nothing about these things.
"Do you know how to scare people when you're in charge?" Xu Zhengyang asked with a smile.
Chen Chaojiang hesitated for a moment and said, "We can't solve problems by hitting people."
"Fight my ass. With your looks and expression, you're the kind of person who's not to be messed with, giving people the creeps." Xu Zhengyang curled his lip and continued, "Plus, you occasionally spill some shady stuff that no one else knows about. Tell me, who would dare to disobey you?"