Wang Shihui had no choice but to believe it, so he could only laugh awkwardly, "It seems my men are all useless. I wonder what brings Mr. Zhao here at this hour?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Don't belittle your people. They are not useless. If they wanted to harm my people, they could succeed. A sneak attack is advantageous, but it's only temporary, so I won't take advantage of it."
Wang Shihui remained silent. If his own safety was not guaranteed, then secretly attacking Zhao Qiang's men seemed unwise; he really couldn't afford to take advantage of the situation.
"I, Zhao Qiang, believe I have done nothing to wrong you," Zhao Qiang said, but Wang Shihui still did not respond.
Zhao Qiang continued, "But you've made things difficult for me time and time again. Don't tell me those people weren't sent by you."
Wang Shihui said, "Don't you realize that your existence has already threatened the security of the country?"
Zhao Qiang slammed his hand on the table, genuinely angry, and said in a loud voice, "Is that so? You just can't stand the existence of your own people, can you?"
Wang Shihui said calmly, "We represent the state apparatus, and the state cannot allow people or things outside its control to happen."
Zhao Qiang said, "I don't care what you think. I'm here today to have a serious talk with you about what's going to happen between us in the future."
Wang Shihui remained silent. Although he still possessed extremely high strength, it was impossible for him to deal with Zhao Qiang. Moreover, his own safety was now threatened. He had underestimated Zhao Qiang before. Fortunately, Zhao Qiang disdained to assassinate him, otherwise he would have lost his life.
Zhao Qiang thought Wang Shihui would persist, so he said, "I'm happy to accompany you to the end."
Wang Shihui said, "No, no, Mr. Zhao misunderstood me. Actually, I admire you very much. It's just that you are now on the opposite side of my Wang family, which is why we have so many misunderstandings."
Zhao Qiang said, "Don't try to persuade me to join your camp. I won't join anyone's camp. I'm here today just to ask whether we should continue fighting or take a break. Don't misunderstand me as being afraid of you. You know I only worry about having nothing to do and I never complain about being in a lot of trouble. Being lonely every day is also a kind of suffering."
Wang Shihui said, "Mr. Zhao probably hasn't seen the sincerity of our Wang family yet. We have changed our policies towards Mr. Zhao recently. I really hope that we can become friends. Our reconciliation would be a great blessing for the country, wouldn't it?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Since you think that way, I'll give you a chance. We'll see." With that, Zhao Qiang opened the window and 'flew' out. Wang Shihui wiped the sweat from his face in an unseemly manner. The bodyguards behind him were too scared to utter a sound. Letting Zhao Qiang into the study was practically a capital offense.
Unexpectedly, Wang Shihui did not pursue the matter, saying, "Strengthen security and inform everyone that from now on, they must be respectful to Zhao Qiang. This man is beyond our control, and we cannot anger him for the time being. Otherwise, our Wang family will not be safe. He killed so many people before just to show me what he was capable of. This time, he came to threaten me personally. If we do not give him a signal, I am afraid he will go on a killing spree."
The bodyguards all breathed a sigh of relief, their eyes filled with gratitude as they looked at Wang Shihui. One of the bodyguards, who possessed superpowers, asked, "Sir, should we call in more experts with superpowers to hunt him down?" Not killing Zhao Qiang would be a disgrace to these men.
Wang Shihui said, "Don't have such foolish ideas anymore. Haven't the experts died enough? Unless you can find someone who can absolutely suppress Zhao Qiang, don't bring up this plan again. Tell Yipeng this as well."
Volume 2 [632] Running Away from Home
[632] Running away from home
After Zhao Qiang personally warned the head of the Wang family, his life became peaceful, and there were no more sneak attacks. Without the support of the Wang family, even foreign superhumans dared not run wild in Beijing. China is not so easy to bully. Internal strife is one thing, but letting foreigners be arrogant will make the people look down on us.
Finally, Zhao Qiang's modification project was completed. Everyone around him received a modified car. Yang Shiyun also learned a lot from Zhao Qiang during the modification process, becoming more proficient in energy control. Zhao Qiang programmed many tasks for Yang Shiyun, and later, Yang Shiyun was even able to quickly program on her own. At her learning rate, she would catch up with Zhao Qiang in less than a year.
Zhao Qiang's new residence has been completed. Everyone has moved out of the Yang family's house and no longer feels like they are living under someone else's roof. Moreover, security has been taken over entirely by their own people, and with the addition of various defensive equipment, it is estimated that no one can possibly breach this residence in downtown Beijing.
The Jiayuan Building opened some offices, but most floors were still under renovation. These were rooms reserved for future expansion. Xu Xiaoya, Liu Yiyi, Luo Wei, and others moved into the Jiayuan Building, and a powerful alliance was born. Business expanded aggressively from domestic to international markets. Although the Yang family disliked Zhao Qiang, they spared no effort in helping the various companies expand. Every day, real money earned from overseas flowed back in.
In the Yang family home, Yang Shiyun sat reluctantly in the living room. She couldn't hide herself now; she couldn't expose her secret in front of everyone.
Sitting opposite Yang Shiyun was a man in his thirties. He stared at Yang Shiyun without blinking until someone next to him coughed, at which point he snapped out of his daze and quickly looked away.
Yang Chengxi asked, "What is Minister Zhang's opinion on my tea?"
A man nearing sixty years old said, "The flavor is mellow and the aroma of tea is lingering, not bad."
Yang Chengxi said, "Minister Zhang, please take some back with you when you leave."
Minister Zhang said, "Since we're about to become in-laws, I won't stand on ceremony."
Yang Chengxi said, "No need to be polite, or I'll get angry."
Yang Shiyun bit her lip, making her look even more womanly, which made the man opposite her even more lustful. What man wouldn't like a mature girl like Yang Shiyun? Moreover, she had become much more cheerful recently since being with Zhao Qiang, and her cold and aloof image had lessened. Her curves were absolutely perfect, and her figure was incredibly slender. It would be strange if any man didn't get excited when he saw her.
"Second sister, come and help me for a bit." Yang Shiqi called from upstairs. Yang Shiyun stood up immediately as if she had seen a savior. "Okay, I'll be right up." She didn't ask what kind of help it was, as long as she could get out of the living room. Yang Shiyun felt very uncomfortable being stared at by this man.
Yang Chengxi frowned and glanced at Yang Shiqi, but Yang Shiqi ignored her father; she wasn't afraid at all. The thirty-year-old man stood up and followed Yang Shiqi: "I'll go help you too."
Yang Shiyun turned around unhappily and scolded him, "What are you doing meddling in a girl's business? That's rude of you."
Minister Zhang also scolded his son, "Don't you know any manners? Sit down properly!"
The 30-year-old man could only sit down. Yang Chengxi said to Yang Shiyun, "Hurry up and get down. We'll have a casual meal with Minister Zhang later."
Yang Shiyun didn't answer, and went upstairs to her room with Yang Shiqi. Yang Shiqi sat on the edge of her bed and said, "You're really pitiful."
Yang Shiyun complained, "Who says it isn't? Thank you for calling me out."
Yang Shiqi said, "I'm your sister, how can I just watch you perish in a sea of fire?"
Yang Shiyun said, "Since you're so kind, then help her to the end."
"What?"
Yang Shiyun said, "My dad has been keeping a close eye on me lately. Could you help me leave Beijing?"
Yang Shiqi rested her head on her hand and thought for a moment: "I see, let me think about it."
In the early hours of the morning, Zhao Qiang got out of bed, startling Xu Xiaoya awake. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and said, "Qiang, are we leaving so early?"
Zhao Qiang said, "It's getting late. By the time we finish packing, it will be dawn."
Xu Xiaoya grabbed the bra from beside the bed: "I'll cook for you."
Zhao Qiang pressed Xu Xiaoya back onto the bed: "No need, I'll just buy some food on the roadside."
Xu Xiaoya continued dressing: "I should at least see you off. I told you to take a plane, but you refused. This trip might take ten days or so."
Zhao Qiang said, "There's nothing else going on. I'll just treat this as a trip."
Xu Xiaoya said, "It's a pity we don't have time, otherwise we would go with you."
Zhao Qiang said, "Although you can't accompany me on my trip, you can fly over after I arrive in Shanghai, so that Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin can do their part as hosts."
Xu Xiaoya said happily, "Great! If we go, what gifts should we bring for them?"
Zhao Qiang said, "No need, why be so polite?"
Xu Xiaoya said, "Yes, you don't need to be so polite, but it's different between us."
Zhao Qiang muttered, "It's the same sooner or later."
Xu Xiaoya asked, "What?"
Zhao Qiang quickly changed the subject, saying, "Just buy some Beijing specialties, Shanghai has everything."
As Zhao Qiang drove away, it was already dawn. After waving goodbye to everyone, he sped away from the city. Several police officers on the early shift tried to stop the vehicle, but they all failed. It wasn't that they were bad drivers, but that Zhao Qiang was driving too fast. He could speed through narrow roads, leaving the traffic police helpless.
The buildings along the roadside were no longer so dense. Before reaching Shanggao, Zhao Qiang found a breakfast stall, parked his car in front of it, and turned to the empty back seat of the car, saying, "Aren't you hungry? Let's have some steamed buns and porridge together."
A woman's figure gradually appeared in the back seat of the car. She said in surprise, "How did you find out this time? I didn't even dare to sit on the seat. The seat cushion wasn't deformed, was it?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Next time your butt hurts from being jostled, please don't make a sound."
Yang Shiyun blushed: "You're driving too fast! You're practically disregarding the traffic police."
Zhao Qiang ignored Yang Shiyun and got out of the car to enter the steamed bun shop. The proprietress was a plump woman, about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, who greeted Zhao Qiang warmly: "Boss, what kind of steamed buns would you like?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Let's start with ten of each."
"Takeout?" The proprietress swayed her ample breasts as she pulled at the plastic bag. Ten of each kind, she naturally assumed it was for takeout. Selling so many buns at once, business must be really good today.
Zhao Qiang said, "No, we'll eat here."
The proprietress hesitated for a moment, looking at the crowded shop, and said, "It's breakfast rush time right now, I'm afraid we don't have enough seats."
Zhao Qiang pointed to an empty stool in the corner and said, "Isn't there one over there?"
The proprietress could only ask one more question: "Are you alone?" Ten buns of each kind for one person? That can't be true.
Zhao Qiang pointed to Yang Shiyun, who had followed behind him: "Two."
The proprietress was a little stunned. "We have ten kinds of buns here. Are you sure you want to serve them all or leave some to pack up?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Bring everything to the table." Dealing with people who don't know your appetite is such a hassle.
The proprietress added a stool for Yang Shiyun, who squeezed next to Zhao Qiang. Soon, plates of steamed buns were brought over, along with a large plate of pickled vegetables. Rice porridge cost extra, but Zhao Qiang ordered two bowls first, since there was no room on the table.
Zhao Qiang grabbed a steamed bun and swallowed it whole, slurping his porridge as he chewed. Yang Shiyun cautiously picked up a bun, glanced at the cleanliness of the shop, closed her eyes, and put it in her mouth. When she heard Zhao Qiang drinking his porridge, she took the bun away from her mouth and said to him, "Hey, can you be a little quieter? It's very impolite."
Zhao Qiang handed the bowl of porridge to the proprietress and said, "Another bowl, please." After the proprietress went to serve the porridge, Zhao Qiang said to Yang Shiyun, "I paid to eat breakfast, not to be polite."
Yang Shiyun asked, "Can you finish all these buns?"
Zhao Qiang said, "This is just the first batch. I want ten more of each kind. They taste good. Why don't you try some?"
“You…” Yang Shiyun naturally thought that Zhao Qiang was deliberately going against her. Ten of each kind wasn’t enough, so he wanted ten of each kind again? After hesitating for a moment, Yang Shiyun asked, “Are you upset that I secretly followed you out, so you’re venting your dissatisfaction by binge drinking?”
Zhao Qiang shook his head: "I'm not that angry, and I certainly won't harm my own body."
Yang Shiyun lowered her head and said, "My third sister said you're going to drive to Shanghai. Recently, my dad has been pressuring me to date other men. I want to get away and relax, and also continue studying with you."
Zhao Qiang said, "Okay, pay for this meal for me first."
Yang Shiyun blushed and said, "My dad almost saw me, so I left my bag and everything at home. I don't have any money on me."
Zhao Qiang swallowed another steamed bun: "You've become so attached to me, your master, that you're providing room and board for me."
Yang Shiyun said, "You're practically my brother-in-law, you wouldn't be so unwilling to do something as simple as this, would you?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Forget it, I won't argue with you. I'll ask your sister for it later."
When Zhao Qiang asked for a third round of steamed buns, not only did the proprietress's eyes light up, but Yang Shiyun also couldn't help but say, "That's enough, are you going to stuff yourself to death? You've already drunk more than a dozen bowls of porridge."
Zhao Qiang could only say, "Boss, pack it up."
After paying the bill, the two returned to the car. Zhao Qiang put down the steamed buns and went into a roadside shop. There weren't many shops open this early, and Zhao Qiang didn't care whether the goods inside were complete or not. He grabbed a bunch of odds and ends and threw them into the back seat before driving off.
Yang Shiyun, who hadn't even had a steamed bun, was delighted to see the pile of snacks: "You're so thoughtful, no wonder so many girls like you."
Zhao Qiang turned around and said, "Don't fall in love with me, okay?"
Yang Shiyun made a vomiting gesture: "You're disgusting me to death."
Having someone else around is a good thing; I guess that's why Zhao Qiang agreed to bring Yang Shiyun along.
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Volume 2 [633] Slaughtering Customers
【633】Overcharging customers