As for teaching, Zhang Lingfeng was a complete spoiled brat. The more he was taught, the worse it would be. However, Zhang Lingfeng seemed to be addicted to drugs, relentlessly clinging to Zhao Qiang.
At a window seat in the hot pot restaurant, the steaming broth was already boiling. Zhao Qiang poured a plate of sliced beef into it. Before the redness from the beef had even disappeared, Wang Yidong scooped up a piece, dipped it in the sauce, and said to Zhao Qiang, "Zhao, what are your plans for the next step? I'll see if I can have a sip of soup with you. Business hasn't been good lately. I'm a little anxious."
Zhao Qiang said, "Actually, computer sales and office supplies are optional, but repair is the foundation I started with, and I don't want to give it up for now. If you are interested, Mr. Wang, we can cooperate, because I don't have much time to manage it, and you are the most skilled in this area, so it would be most suitable for you to manage it."
Wang Yidong put down his chopsticks: "Oh, tell me what your plans are."
Zhao Qiang said, "All computers and consumables are sourced directly from manufacturers to expand the market and scale, striving to occupy more than 60% of the computer market share in Donghai City."
The plan is huge, and Wang Yidong is somewhat worried: "Zhao, this requires a lot of capital. There's a risk involved."
Zhao Qiang said, "I'll provide the funding. Considering the size of the computer market in Donghai City, a maximum of five million units of inventory should be enough to meet the demand. I've made some money recently, which should be sufficient."
Wang Yidong gave Zhao Qiang a thumbs up: "Five million is nothing to you, impressive. Zhao, you used to be my employee, but in just a few days, you're talking about millions with a smile. I admire you. You're talented, incredibly talented!"
Zhao Qiang scooped up a large bowl of beef, poured on some sesame sauce, and took a big gulp. "Mr. Wang, don't laugh at me. What do you think of my plan?" Actually, Zhao Qiang initially planned to give up on the computer and consumables business, which was considered a dead-end. Compared to high-tech products, the income from selling computers and consumables was negligible. However, Zhao Qiang remembered his roots: repair. This was also the path Wei wanted him to take. So, after meeting Wang Yidong, Zhao Qiang changed his plans.
Wang Yidong smiled wryly and said, "Even if you can't do this yourself, there's still President Xu. How much can an old man like me help you? I won't just cause trouble, will I?"
Zhao Qiang said, "President Wang, you underestimate yourself too much. I've worked in your company for so long, don't you know your abilities? You're best suited to be a businessman! Besides, my team leader's future work focus is on computers and consumables. We won't have time to deal with that anymore. You've been in the computer industry in Donghai City for a long time. This is your forte."
Wang Yidong was somewhat pleased: "It seems I have no reason to object now. After all, you're wealthy and powerful now, and following you will lead to a bright future."
Zhao Qiang was quite pleased to have his former boss working for him. He said, "I'll handle all the investments. You'll take five percent of the company shares, plus a separate annual salary, which shouldn't be less than two hundred thousand."
Wang Yidong laughed out loud: "Is there really such a good thing?" If Zhao Qiang invests five million, five percent of that would be ten million, equivalent to the current total assets of Wang Yidong's Home Inns computer company, not even including his annual salary. If the company appreciates by five percent in the future, the returns would be even higher, possibly reaching ten million or even ten thousand.
Zhao Qiang glanced at Wang Yidong's sling arm, which he had sustained while helping him. Zhao Qiang said, "Mr. Wang, you're a good friend, I can't be angry."
Wang Yidong readily agreed, "Then it's settled. I'll close my company later and come work for you anytime." The hot pot food kept coming out of the pot, and Zhao Qiang and Wang Yidong began to eat heartily. Across the glass window, in front of the power bureau's office building, a commotion broke out for some reason; apparently, someone was fighting. The security guards rushed over, but they couldn't stop it. Instead, they retreated hesitantly, and more and more people gathered. Wang Yidong couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's going on? Shall we go take a look?" Watching a spectacle is a Chinese characteristic.
Zhao Qiang had been intently cooking the beef and mutton. He'd recently accumulated a lot of energy, waiting for the all-purpose enhancer to arrive so he could begin his energy replenishment. Now that he had the chance, he couldn't let it slip by and continue building up his reserves. Hearing Wang Yi's words, he looked up and saw someone familiar in the crowd. Zhao Qiang said, "Okay. Let's go see."
The power bureau's security department was actually quite powerful; anyone who dared to cause trouble would be beaten out. It's said that someone was once crippled for simply urinating in front of the power bureau. However, today they were helpless; the other side had arrived in two cars. This wasn't unusual, as far as Donghai City was concerned with more luxurious vehicles. But everyone who got out of the cars was a powerful second-generation official in Donghai City, someone not to be trifled with. The security personnel couldn't recognize everyone, but recognizing one or two was enough to make them worried and fearful. Moreover, the leader was Zhang Lingfeng, Donghai City's most notorious thug. It was said that he had bullied at least a dozen men, women, and children.
According to the custom in my hometown, we have a lavish New Year's Eve dinner, and dumplings for dinner. I'd also like to wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance! May you all eat well, drink well, have family reunions, and enjoy good health and happiness! How about a monthly pass?
Volume 2 [157] This is arrogance
"So what if I hit you, Qi Ma? Are you blind? How much did they pay you? Do you think Zhao Qiang is easy to bully? He's my master! You're blind to his worth!"
Zhang Lingfeng kept kicking the man on the ground. This man was the head of the general affairs department. This guy was unlucky. He didn't even know why he was dragged out of his office by a group of young people, then pinned down in front of the office building and beat up. The security guards and colleagues just stood around and didn't dare to step forward to stop the fight.
Finally, a man who appeared to be a leader couldn't stay silent any longer and stepped forward, saying, "Comrade, comrade, let's talk this out, let's talk this out. Don't hurt people, this is a harmonious society, and it's against the law."
Bang! Zhang Lingfeng retaliated with a punch to the stomach. "Shut your mother's nose! My name is Zhang Lingfeng, my dad is Zhang Weiguo. I hit someone, I broke the law, so what?! Who let this piece of shit sell the old computer to someone else? That's what my master wanted!" The beaten leader immediately retreated to a corner and remained silent. Zhang Lingfeng wasn't actually that scary, and his dad's power wasn't that great either. The key was that the Zhang family's influence was in the province. What was the power tycoon compared to that? Even after being beaten, he didn't dare cut off the power to the other party.
The head of the general affairs department, lying on the ground with snot and tears streaming down his face, said, "Zhang Chan, Mr. Zhao from Shunfeng Technology didn't say he wanted to buy computers. He went into the warehouse, took a look, and left with another boss. If he wanted computers, I would give them to him for free, but he didn't say he wanted them. I'm not lying to you, he didn't want them. I'll take all the computers back and give them to him right away. Please forgive me."
Zhang Lingfeng kicked the head of the general affairs department in the stomach with his leather shoe: "How is that possible? Did he not come to buy a used computer to chat with you guys? Tell me, what shady business are you pulling behind the scenes? Don't think I'm stupid!"
The head of the general affairs department sniffled and said, "No, there's no shady business. Young Master Zhang, please stop hitting me. My stomach hurts."
Zhang Lingfeng waved to the men behind him, signaling them to continue beating him unless he spoke!
A group of people surrounded him, punching and kicking him. The head of the general affairs department shouted, "I'll talk! I'll talk! The boss of Aihua Electronics gave me a 1,000 yuan shopping card, and I let him go into the warehouse early and replace the good parts with these. The boss of Jiayun Electronics gave me a 500 yuan shopping card, and I hid 20 nearly new mainframes for him. That's all!"
Zhang Lingfeng said to the leader who stood watching with a livid face, "See, he confessed, but the beating wasn't enough. I suspect there are still some who haven't explained clearly, so keep beating him harder! Today, I, Zhang Lingfeng, have done a service to the people. Friends who watched, please send me a banner later; I'll pay for it myself."
"Ahem!" Someone coughed outside. Zhang Lingfeng looked up, his face immediately lighting up with delight. He scurried over, fawningly saying, "Master? Look, I've dealt with them all! How dare they refuse to sell you the old computer? They deserved a beating! If there are any more of these clueless bastards, I'll beat them up again."
Looking at the chaotic scene and the section chief lying on the ground, Zhao Qiang felt a headache coming on. He said, "I didn't plan to buy that junk. Stop making a scene and get back to what you were doing. Tell everyone to disperse."
Zhang Lingfeng was taken aback: "You weren't planning on taking the old computer from the power company? But Luo Wei said you came to buy an old computer."
Zhao Qiang said, "I don't like it. The configuration is too low, and it's broken. It would just take up space if I bought it."
Zhang Lingfeng turned around and kicked the head of the general affairs department again: "Damn it, did you hear that? It's all your fault for pulling strings behind my back, preventing my master from picking a suitable one. You're asking for it, I'll beat you up every time I see you! Get lost!"
Wang Yidong's face twitched slightly. He naturally knew who Zhang Lingfeng was, but what he never expected was that the scoundrel Zhang Lingfeng would be so obedient to Zhao Qiang, even calling him "Master." What kind of relationship was this? If Zhao Si could get close to Zhang Lingfeng, no one would dare to interfere in Donghai City. Qian Gang was just a subordinate; he wasn't even worthy of carrying his shoes. However, Wang Yidong hadn't considered that Zhao Qiang actually didn't want to get close to Zhang Lingfeng at all; he wished he could get as far away from him as possible.
The security guards helped the head of the general affairs department up, watching helplessly as Zhang Lingfeng swaggered away. Who dared to stop him? That would be tantamount to abandoning their post in Donghai City. As for calling the police? Who knows who would get arrested then? It's said that Zhang Lingfeng's mother is fiercely protective of her son, and she played a significant role in his becoming a notorious villain in Donghai. Meanwhile, the Donghai City Public Security Bureau Chief, Zhang Weiguo, is severely henpecked. Had he been beaten by Zhang Lingfeng? Well, he'd have to accept it, unless he had a more powerful backer than his family.
Wang Yidong didn't dare to go back to the hot pot restaurant. To be honest, he was afraid of Zhang Lingfeng. He made an appointment with Zhao Qiang to contact him by phone and then left. Zhao Qiang was reluctant to waste the food that had been ordered, so he went back to the table to continue eating. Zhang Lingfeng dismissed everyone he had brought and sat quietly in the seat that Wang Yidong had originally occupied. At this moment, he really looked like a good boy.
“Master, if you need anything like this in the future, just call me and I'll have them deliver the computer to the company. Why do you have to come in person? You're really giving them too much face. I've seen through this society; there are behind-the-scenes deals everywhere. You won't get anything out of them if you go straight for it. But don't worry, Master, with me here, you won't suffer any losses.”
Zhao Qiang rubbed his forehead: "Young Master Zhang, we're not that close, are we? Could you please stop bothering me in the future?"
Zhang Lingfeng said, "Okay, then teach me how to jump that far, and also how to jump down to save someone and avoid falling to my death."
Zhao Qiang said decisively, "I won't teach you. If you want to learn, just climb up to the tallest building in Donghai and jump off. I guarantee that after jumping ten times, you'll know everything and can even teach me in return."
Zhang Lingfeng pondered, "Master, I think there's only one outcome to doing that: I'll be smashed into a pile of rotten meat paste. And it won't even take ten tries; I'll succeed on the first try. You'll be free then, but I'll be dead. My dad might be happy, but my mom will definitely cry."
"Your head isn't mush, that's a good analysis." Zhao Qiang said, "Young Master Zhang, look at me, I'm a proper farmer's son, and you're a second-generation official. There's no way we could ever get together. You want to find someone to play with, like those other guys were thinking. I need to work and earn money to support myself. Let's not care about any past grievances, let's settle things from now on, okay?"
Zhang Lingfeng said, "No, it's no fun playing with those spoiled brats. It's much more challenging to play with you."
Seeing that Zhang Lingfeng was determined, Zhao Qiang had no choice but to say, "Whatever, just don't be too arrogant in front of me, or I might lose control and teach you a lesson."
Zhang Lingfeng laughed and said, "No, no, I'm always a very low-key person." Suddenly, Zhang Lingfeng slammed his hand on the table: "Waiter, damn it, where have you been? Can't you see we're out of meat? Bring us some meat right now! Damn it, do you believe I'll smash your shop up?"
Two young women in their early twenties, dressed in uniforms, nervously carried over two plates of sliced beef. "Sir, this is a complimentary dish from our restaurant. Please enjoy."
Zhang Lingfeng reached out and touched the buttocks of the girl standing closest to him, then smiled and said to Zhao Qiang, "Master, this chick has a nice butt. How about having some fun after dinner? Even if she's not a virgin, not many people have used her, so it's definitely clean."
The girl's face turned green. "S-Sir... I...I don't do this. I'm still a student."
Zhang Lingfeng gave the girl a cold smile: "Not doing this? Is it because you don't have the money? Name your price, and I'll bury you in money until you do it."
The girl burst into tears, startled. Zhao Qiang pushed the food in front of him away and said, "I'm not eating anymore. Zhang Lingfeng, aren't you annoying? Can't you live without acting like a villain?" With that, Zhao Qiang left the hot pot restaurant without looking back.
Zhang Lingfeng pulled out a few bills from his wallet and threw them on the table. Then he said to the girl, "Hey, I don't owe you money for the meal, do I? Crying, all you do is cry. Have you never been with a man in your life?" After saying this, Zhang Lingfeng hurriedly followed Zhao Qiang out of the hot pot restaurant. Zhao Qiang hailed a taxi, and Zhang Lingfeng got into it as well.
Zhao Qiang shouted to the driver, "Stop!" and got out of the car. Zhang Lingfeng naturally got out and chased after him. The two ran a few steps along the main street, then entered an alley. Zhao Qiang plopped down on the cold cement steps. "Zhang Lingfeng, I give up, but I have to tell you, you can't learn to jump off buildings, otherwise I really would have taught you." Zhang Lingfeng chuckled and sat down next to Zhao Qiang. "Master, actually, it doesn't matter whether I learn to jump off buildings or not. I'm just really bored. Following you makes things a little more interesting because you do things differently from others, clean and efficient."
Zhao Qiang said, "You're being interesting, but I'm frustrated."
Zhang Lingfeng said, "Master, can't you think of a way to make us both stop being upset? To be honest, I really admire you. I heard about the Hedian District incident from my grandfather. Master, you are something else! You took down fourteen 'international top-notch' people with just one move!" Zhang Lingfeng gave Zhao Qiang a thumbs up. Zhao Qiang was shocked. Zhang Lingfeng actually knew about the Hedian District massacre. His family background must be extraordinary. If he were to spread his big mouth, he would be in big trouble.
Seemingly sensing Zhao Qiang's concerns, Zhang Lingfeng said, "Master, don't worry. I may be a bit unconventional, but I will say what I should say and I certainly won't say what I shouldn't say. Right now, Master, you hold a place in my heart as high as a mountain and as vast as a river. Only you, who jumped out of your predicament, had the strength to kill the Four Tigers of Hedian and the ruthless way to kill Song Shiguo with a single shot. You are my hero, and I truly respect you as my master. I would never betray my sect."
Zhao Qiang was somewhat moved. To have a villain so respectful of him was a testament to his strength; Zhang Lingfeng was indeed no good. But how many good people are there in this world? Good and bad are always relative. Zhang Lingfeng meant him no harm, so it was better to be friends than enemies.
"Young Master Zhang, please don't call me Master anymore. I don't have that ability. If you're really bored, I can find you something to do."
Zhang Lingfeng was overjoyed: "Really? That's great! I will definitely complete the task Master assigned me."
Zhao Qiang first considered the feasibility of this matter. Although it was not yet mature, it was originally an experiment, so even if it failed, it would not matter. He could just consider it as giving Zhang Lingfeng something to do. If it succeeded, it would open up a second way to make money.
Firecrackers are going off outside, and the night of New Year's Eve has fallen. After reading this chapter, you can sit in front of the TV and wait for the Spring Festival Gala to start. Before turning on the TV, I'd like to ask you a question, could you please give me a monthly ticket?
Volume 2 [158] Bizarre Tea Drinking Methods
Zhang Lingfeng nodded: "Master, do you want to go out and have some fun? I'll get you a gold card, and all your purchases at Tianmeng Nightclub will be free!"
Zhao Qiang said, "I'm not interested. What kind of business do they do there?"
Zhang Lingfeng didn't understand. Zhao Qiang said he wasn't interested but then inquired about the nightclub's business: "prostitution, gambling, and drugs."
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Zhao Qiang said solemnly, "If you really want to do something with me, I advise you to clean up the 'drugs' immediately. This is not a suitable job for anyone, and you're not short of money. It would be a huge loss if you failed in this, and it would also implicate me."
Zhang Lingfeng also dropped his joking attitude and said, "Actually, I'm not the one making the drugs. It's just that those kinds of places always have ecstasy and the like."
Zhao Qiang sneered: "You think you can just say whatever you want about your place? As long as you don't support them, they won't dare to sell in your place."
Zhang Lingfeng gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll listen to Master. My dad has scolded me a lot for this."
Zhao Qiang said, "Making money is easy, and becoming famous is even easier. But keeping your life safe and sound for the rest of your life is a huge challenge. So don't joke around with yourself. Without your life, everything else is meaningless."
Zhang Lingfeng sighed: "I don't want to be talked about behind my back, but I don't know what I should do. Look at me, I'm almost thirty years old, and I'm still just drifting along. Sometimes I feel really frustrated."
Zhao Qiang said, "I'm giving you a chance to make women all over the world remember your name and be grateful to you. Do you want it?"
Zhang Lingfeng's eyes lit up: "Women all over the world? Master, are you kidding me? Including those big-breasted foreign women?"
Zhao Qiang said boldly, "Big-breasted girls are nothing. We'll make even the First Lady of the United States bow her head and say to us..."
Zhang Lingfeng jumped up: "Damn, is that really possible? Then I've found my life's purpose! I want the woman who's the President of the United States to open her legs and say to me, 'Zhang Lingfeng, come on, please insert yourself,' haha!"
Thinking of this scene, the two laughed on the cold cement ground for a full minute, making occasional passersby think they had encountered idiots. However, these two were eccentric people, so they didn't care about other people's opinions at all.
Zhao Qiang stopped laughing and said, "Zhang Lingfeng, let me ask you, what do women care about most?"
Zhang Lingfeng thought for a moment: "Age. I think it's definitely age. Even if someone is seventy or eighty years old, they're still just a bunch of trash!"
Zhao Qiang said, "That's why cosmetics are so important to women. I don't know if you've heard of a magical slimming tea in Donghai City."
Zhang Lingfeng said, "I heard about it. My mom is asking around to find out who did it. I'll get her a pack later. Apparently, a cup is now priced at a million, and there's no market for it. It's a pity I don't know who did it, otherwise I would have snatched them all."
Zhao Qiang said, "No need to ask, I was the one who did it."
Zhang Lingfeng was taken aback: "Ah, really? Master, you really are a master! Quickly give me a pack so I can go home and give it to my mother. As long as my mother is happy, she will support whatever I do in the future."
Zhao Qiang said, "Your mother isn't in a hurry. I still have some data to collect. Can you do a few things for me?"
Zhang Lingfeng said, "No problem, Master, just give the order." Murder and arson were once Zhang Lingfeng's dreams, but he didn't realize them. Now that there was such a person in front of him, he naturally wanted to pursue him relentlessly. It wasn't necessarily to show his admiration; to some extent, Zhang Lingfeng also loathed his previous life.
Zhao Qiang said, "Come back to Shunfeng Technology with me first. We'll grab some things and then go to Tianmeng Nightclub."
Zhang Lingfeng didn't ask why, "Okay, I'll call you a taxi, Master."
Two cars were parked in the Shunfeng Technology compound, indicating that Xu Xiaoya and Luo Wei were both there. However, no one could be seen through the office windows; they were probably taking a nap in their bedrooms. Zhao Qiang didn't pay any attention. He told Zhang Lingfeng to wait in the compound while he went back to the repair room and dragged out two large boxes from under the bed. Inside were various brands of slimming tea.
A few days ago, Zhao Qiang had a lot of energy but nowhere to use it. Bored, he thought, since he couldn't upgrade or modify existing repair tools, he could create an energy field similar to the one Wei used to modify tools, and then place various slimming teas on its edge. He hoped to use the energy to alter the properties of the slimming teas, thereby achieving the goal of mass-producing miraculous slimming teas.
Two large boxes of the product have already been manufactured, but Zhao Qiang has no idea about its specific efficacy. He needs to find some people to test the medicine, but he's reluctant to use Xu Xiaoya and Luo Wei as guinea pigs. The effects of these slimming teas are currently unclear, and he'd regret it if any problems arose. Besides, Xu Xiaoya and Luo Wei already have such good figures; even if they drank ten packets of the slimming tea, it might not have any effect. Therefore, Zhao Qiang could only hide the results of his modifications under the bed, and today they can finally come in handy.
Carrying two large boxes out of the repair shop, Zhao Qiang saw Zhang Lingfeng sneaking around under the window of the bedroom in the office. He kicked Zhang Lingfeng and said sternly, "Don't you dare try anything with those two! Otherwise, I'll make you regret it."
Zhang Lingfeng said aggrievedly, "Master, how could I have such thoughts? Didn't I tell you? They're lesbians, and I hate those kinds of things the most. Do you think I would have any designs on them?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Pah! You think they're lesbians? I think they're perfectly normal." Actually, Zhao Qiang lacked confidence. He was still thinking about what Xu Xiaoya had told him before leaving the guesthouse in Hedian District: that she liked women more.
Zhang Lingfeng chuckled and beckoned to Zhao Qiang, pointing to the bedroom. He said, "Master, come over and listen, you'll understand. They're probably doing it right now, moaning and groaning like crazy. It's so cheesy. Luckily, I didn't eat lunch, or I would have thrown up."
Zhao Qiang refused to believe it, but Zhang Lingfeng wouldn't lie through his teeth; if he did, Zhao Qiang would definitely kick him. Others might fear Zhang Lingfeng, but Zhao Qiang, who had gone through a life-or-death ordeal with him at the Holiday Inn, was fearless. In the end, Zhao Qiang quietly crept under the window and listened carefully. Sure enough, there were sounds inside! **Low panting that made one blush! "Ouch, it hurts! Be gentle! Don't you know how to be gentle? You're bleeding!" It was Xu Xiaoya's voice.