"Damn it, haven't you served enough time in jail? What you did was intentional assault. No way, you go out and hide for a while. I'll give you three thousand yuan. Don't come back for the next few months. Damn it, you don't even use your brain when you do things."
Upon hearing that it was indeed Heidan who did it, Zhang Yufeng flew into a rage and slapped Heidan on the head, knocking the cigarette from his mouth to the ground.
"Brother, what are you doing? I'll take responsibility for my own actions; it won't implicate you."
When Hei Dan saw Zhang Yufeng already taking money from the safe behind her, he was dumbfounded. Why did this big brother become so unfamiliar? Where did his former prestige from staging car accidents go? Logically speaking, after coming out of prison, he should be even more powerful than before.
In fact, Heidan doesn't really understand the psychology of people in prison. Although he himself served two years, it was too short a time for him to truly grasp the experience.
People who come out of prison generally fall into a few categories in terms of mentality. One type is short-term prisoners, those sentenced to two or three years. After they come out, they either turn over a new leaf and start a new life, or they give up and continue to do evil by using the "skills" they learned in prison.
The second type is those serving sentences of three to ten years. Needless to say, these people have dedicated the best years of their lives to prison. Seven or eight years of labor reform and education can generally correct their bad habits, and they can also learn a skill in prison. After their release, they can make a living and have decades of good life ahead of them. Unless they have antisocial personality disorder, they definitely don't want to work for the government again.
Another type is serious offenders who have served more than ten years in prison. These people are usually middle-aged when they are released, and it is normal for some to be in their fifties or sixties. This group poses a greater threat to society, their lives are basically ruined, and most of them are left destitute and alone in their old age. Moreover, decades spent in that closed environment can easily lead to psychological distortion, making them highly likely to seek revenge on society after their release. Bai Baoshan, who killed dozens of people in the 1990s, is the most typical example.
Zhang Yufeng, on the other hand, belonged to the second type of person. After studying in prison for seven or eight years, he never wanted to go back to that place where people's eyes would light up at the sight of a sow. Besides, he had some savings and didn't have to worry about food or drink. Although he hadn't found a wife yet, he went to the sauna every few days to relieve his pent-up desires, and he lived a carefree life.
So when he went to discuss cooperation that day, although he was rejected, he didn't have any ulterior motives. When the police came to question him yesterday, he was also confident and not guilty at all. He never expected that he didn't do it, but that it was Heidan who did it. If it weren't for his old brother who had been with him for several years, he would have even considered reporting him for the greater good.
Zhang Yufeng took out a wad of cash and threw it in front of Heidan, cursing him with exasperation: "Take the money and get out of here. Find a place to hide for a few months. Damn it, you have food and drink, but you insist on doing illegal things. You're destined to never have a good life."
Hei Dan was completely dumbfounded. What he was hearing sounded so much like what the instructor in prison had said before. He dazedly stuffed the money into his pocket and was about to say something when the door was kicked open from the outside with a "bang".
"Well, we've been caught!"
When Zhang Yufeng saw seven or eight armed police officers carrying submachine guns rush in, she instinctively jumped up from her chair, put her hands on her head, squatted down facing the wall, and shouted, "Government, report to the government, I haven't broken the law!"
Who is Zhang Yufeng?
“I am Zhang Yufeng. I am a law-abiding citizen who never evades taxes. What are you doing? Although I have made mistakes, the government will still learn from my mistakes and correct them.”
Zhang Yufeng squatted by the wall, not daring to look up. He recognized these people as armed police. He had suffered a lot at the hands of the armed police when he was in prison. He didn't dare to move at all. However, he was wondering to himself, "Isn't it the police who should be the ones making arrests?"
"Hey, you've got a good tongue. Zhao Guodong got beaten up, didn't you? Isn't intentional assault a crime?"
As soon as Zhuang Rui entered the room, he heard Zhang Yufeng's explanation and couldn't help but laugh. As the saying goes, "long illness makes a good doctor," and after spending so much time in prison, he had actually become a legal expert.
Ouyang Jun and Liu Chuan, who were following behind, were quite bored. They had made such a commotion and were hoping that the other party would put up a fight so they would have a reason to stretch their muscles. But the old thug just squatted down, and they were too embarrassed to go up and kick him a couple more times.
"This, this has nothing to do with me."
When Hei Dan saw the fully armed police, he felt a chill run down his spine. He knew he had stirred up a hornet's nest, so he immediately moved towards the door, treating his earlier words about taking responsibility for his actions as nothing more than empty talk.
"You squat down too, and bring all the suspects outside in."
Zhang Yufeng's repair shop only had about ten people, and they were all surrounded and killed. Not a single one escaped. Some of them were honest and hardworking car mechanics, but they were so frightened by the scene that they trembled as they entered the shop.
"And they dare to use force to buy and sell, even resorting to hitting people with a club?"
Ouyang Jun looked down on Zhang Yufeng's cowardly behavior and, too lazy to argue, said directly, "Zhang Yufeng, you ordered Zhao Guodong to be beaten, didn't you?"
"Government, I'm innocent! I'm innocent! I really didn't do this!"
Zhang Yufeng shouted that he was innocent. He had been imprisoned years ago because he was too loyal to his subordinates and fought for them. Now he had no intention of taking the blame for Heidan.
"I...I know who did it, it has nothing to do with Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Yufeng is a decent person. Although she hasn't had much business in the past two months, she has never shortchanged the mechanics. One of the bold ones stood up and spoke up for Zhang, which was overheard by the mechanic when Heidan was bragging to them.
Chapter 331 Solution
"Kid, are you looking for death?"
When Black Egg heard that someone was going to accuse him, he immediately glared at them, but a young soldier standing next to him immediately smashed him with the butt of his rifle.
"Ah! Help! Help! I'll talk, I'll talk, it was me! Take this dog away!"
When Black Egg looked up again, a huge, blood-red mouth appeared before him, its teeth as sharp as daggers. Black Egg screamed in terror, his voice so pitiful it sounded as if a man was helping him clear his bowels.
"White Lion, come back."
An unpleasant odor filled the room. Seeing Black Egg's wet crotch, Zhuang Rui quickly called White Lion back. After letting out a low growl at Black Egg, White Lion, with its head held high, slowly walked back to Zhuang Rui's side.
When White Lion took action, the effect was truly remarkable. Before long, Black Egg confessed honestly that he wanted to get a share of Zhao Guodong's auto repair shop, so he secretly went to beat Zhao Guodong up without telling Boss Zhang. It really had nothing to do with Boss Zhang.
This result was somewhat unexpected. They originally thought it was Zhang Yufeng who did it, but it turned out to be just Heidan's personal act. After Zhuang Rui went outside and discussed it with Liu Chuan, Ouyang Jun and others, they decided to call the police. After all, the armed police did not have law enforcement power, and taking Heidan away would at most result in a beating, which was not very meaningful.
Zhuang Rui also figured out the origins of this armed police team. They were originally a regimental commander under Ouyang Lei. In order to strengthen the military power of the armed police force, they were transferred to the Jiangsu Armed Police Corps as deputy commander. Their old superior had something to ask of them, and if that deputy commander hadn't been in Nanjing, he probably would have led the team here personally.
About half an hour later, a police car with its siren on drove into Zhang Yufeng's auto repair shop. It was Wang Liguo, Liu Chuan's father's old subordinate. Zhao Guodong's assault had been filed, and handing the case over to Brother Wang was a favor in itself.
"Da Chuan, who is your friend? How come you can get the armed police involved?"
After having Heidan put into the police car, Brother Wang quietly pulled Liu Chuan aside. Although the Armed Police belong to the internal security forces, generally, apart from the police chief who also serves as the first political commissar of the local Armed Police force, no one else can mobilize the Armed Police force.
"Brother Wang, I can't explain this to you in detail. It's about Beijing. You'll have to take good care of Guodong's auto repair shop from now on."
Ouyang Jun's background is too powerful, so Liu Chuan didn't dare to speak carelessly and gave Brother Wang a hint.
"Don't worry, Da Chuan. With our brotherly relationship, would I let you down? That kid who beat up Zhao Guodong, I'll make sure he's in jail for a few years at the very least."
Wang Liguo was a shrewd man. After hearing Liu Chuan's words, he made up his mind that he absolutely could not do the kind of thing where people forget you after you've left the village. He would visit the old director's house more often in the future. After all, he was still young and needed to strive for advancement.
The culprit has been found, and the matter is considered to be over. After Captain Fang and Ouyang Jun chatted for a few words, they returned to camp. Zhang Yufeng was quite frightened today. She was wiping her sweat with a towel and bowing as she watched the soldiers leave.
"Wu'er, why are you standing here? Why aren't you leaving?"
Ouyang Jun found the handling of this matter quite boring, as there was simply no room for him to make any moves. Bringing in the armed police seemed like using a cannon to kill a mosquito. However, he didn't seem to realize that if Zhuang Rui listened to him and his gang came knocking on the door, Zhang Yufeng would be unjustly killed.
Zhuang Rui was thinking about something. Although he grew up in Pengcheng, he didn't have any relatives there. It didn't matter which city he lived in in the future. But it was different for his sister's family. Zhao Guodong's family still had many people in Pengcheng and they definitely wouldn't want to leave.
There are definitely more people than just Heidan who was taken away earlier who are eyeing Zhao Guodong's auto repair shop. Although we were able to keep some people in check today, it's hard to say whether there will be any daring and reckless individuals who will try to sabotage Zhao Guodong again. Zhuang Rui needs to find a way to eliminate any potential future problems.
"Fourth Brother, why don't you take Da Chuan's car first? Let Da Chuan show you around Pengcheng, maybe even visit the mastiff farm. I'll come find you later."
After thinking for a moment, Zhuang Rui made up his mind.
"I'm telling you, you're so inconsiderate! Your brother came all the way from Beijing, and you didn't even show me around..."
"Alright, Fourth Brother, I'll treat you to mutton soup tonight, I guarantee it'll be authentic. Da Chuan, take Fourth Brother to the mastiff farm."
Before Ouyang Jun could finish complaining, Zhuang Rui pushed him into Liu Chuan's Hummer.
"Call me when you're done."
Although Liu Chuan didn't know what Zhuang Rui wanted to do by staying behind, he figured Zhang Yufeng wouldn't dare to mess with Zhuang Rui anymore, so he started the car and drove away with Ouyang Jun.
"Young man, is there anything else you need?"
Seeing that Zhuang Rui hadn't left, Zhang Yufeng cautiously asked him a question, her heart pounding. Was he going to pursue charges against her for failing to report the crime? But she had only just found out that Heidan was behind it, and there wasn't even time to report it to the government. Zhang Yufeng automatically filtered out the thought of giving Heidan money and running away from her mind.
"My name is Zhuang Rui. Mr. Zhang, just call me by my name. Let's go inside and talk."
Zhuang Rui turned around and walked back into Zhang Yufeng's office. The two people who were cleaning up the things left behind by Heidan saw Zhuang Rui and Bai Shi come in and quickly went out.
"Brother Zhuang... is there anything else you need?"
Zhang Yufeng had just seen the officer with the rank of major speak very politely to Zhuang Rui. She wondered what the young man wanted to talk to her about, but judging from his kind demeanor, he didn't seem to be here to settle scores.
"Yes, that's right. Zhao Guodong is my brother-in-law, and Guodong Auto Repair Shop is also mine. I heard that Boss Zhang wants to invest in it, is that right?"
After entering the room, Zhuang Rui plopped down in Zhang Yufeng's executive chair and unceremoniously took a bottle of beer from the small refrigerator behind him. Zhuang Rui had wanted to take a drink, but there was nothing else in the refrigerator except beer.
"Brother Zhuang, please stop joking with me. As you probably know, I, Zhang, am a rough and uneducated man. I didn't know your factory was so profitable back then. I just thought that my two factories were worth five or six hundred thousand, which was more expensive than yours, so I mentioned the shares. Please just pretend I was talking nonsense back then and don't hold it against me, okay?"
When Zhang Yufeng heard Zhuang Rui mention this, her fleshy face immediately fell; this was still a matter for future repercussions.
"Mr. Zhang, don't be in a hurry, let me finish. It's not impossible for you to invest in these two factories, but we need to discuss the shareholding. How about this: I'll merge your two auto repair shops into Guodong Auto Repair Shop and give you 10% of the shares. You can consider it."
Zhuang Rui's words were well thought out. Zhang Yufeng's two auto repair shops were next to each other, and in terms of location, it was much better than Zhao Guodong's. Zhao Guodong's auto repair shop was close to the entrance of the national highway and expressway. Although there was a lot of traffic, the chances of a car breaking down there were relatively small.
Zhang Yufeng's factory is located in the middle section of the national highway, where there are often car breakdowns and traffic accidents. As long as it is registered under the name of Guodong Auto Repair Shop, it can quickly develop.
Another point is that Zhang Yufeng isn't a bad person. You can tell from the fact that some of his employees were willing to stand up for him just now. Moreover, he knows a lot of people in Pengcheng. Although he's now washed his hands of things and started doing business honestly after being released from prison, he still has a notorious reputation, so no one dares to mess with him. Giving him some shares and bringing him into Zhao Guodong's auto repair shop will naturally prevent anyone from causing trouble in the underworld in the future.
As for official matters, with the current Section Chief Wang and the future Deputy Director Wang looking after him, there shouldn't be much of a problem. If all else fails, there's always Song Jun. Pengcheng is within their family's sphere of influence, but Zhuang Rui probably won't need Song Jun for most things.
Zhuang Rui wanted to move all of Zhao Guodong's auto repair shop's business to Zhang Yufeng's current location, and convert the original shop into a 4S car dealership, while also doing some car interior decoration business. Selling cars is much more profitable than repairing them.
"Boss Zhuang, I spent over 600,000 yuan to take over these two factories, and then I bought some equipment, so it's almost a million yuan in total. Isn't this 10% share a bit too little?"
Zhang Yufeng pondered for a long time, then felt it wasn't worth it. This young man in front of him was even more ruthless than him; he had originally intended to leave Zhao Guodong 20%.
“My auto repair shop makes about six to eight million in net profit a year. Mr. Zhang, you can reconsider. If you agree, go talk to my brother-in-law…”
Zhuang Rui saw that Zhang Yufeng disagreed, but he did not force her. He did not like people who were too greedy.
"Mr. Zhuang, are you telling the truth?"
Zhuang Rui misunderstood Zhang Yufeng. He wasn't greedy; he simply underestimated the profits that Guodong Auto Repair Shop could generate. Although Zhang Yufeng claimed to be a roughneck, she was quite shrewd. A net profit of six million a year, ten percent of which was six hundred thousand, would allow him to recoup his costs in a year and a half. Such a good deal was far more profitable than lending money at exorbitant interest rates.
Zhuang Rui smiled and said, "Of course it's true, but you can't interfere with the auto repair shop's business. You'll receive a share of the profits every year. Also, after the merger, the shop's security will be your responsibility. What do you think?"
"No problem. I, Lao Zhang, still have some influence in Pengcheng. Boss Zhuang, how exactly should we handle this?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yufeng immediately patted his chest and agreed. He couldn't be happier to receive a share of money every year without having to do any work.
"I'll have my brother-in-law come to see you after he's discharged from the hospital."
Zhuang Rui didn't want to waste time on these trivial matters, and he planned to let Zhao Guodong handle the 4S store business.
Chapter 332 Preparing to Cut the Stone
"Xiao Rui, where are you? Are you alright?"
Zhuang Rui had just driven his car, White Lion, out of Zhang Yufeng's auto repair shop. Just as he was about to call Ouyang Jun, he received a call from Zhao Guodong.
"It's alright, it's all taken care of. It wasn't Zhang Yufeng who ordered it; it was one of her men who did it on his own. He was taken away by the police. Don't worry, brother-in-law, he'll be locked up for at least five or six years..."
Heidan's behavior could constitute intentional injury. During the medical examination yesterday, Liu Chuan deliberately asked the forensic doctor to exaggerate the severity of the injury: serious injury. Heidan could be sentenced to ten years. There is room for maneuver in this matter.
"That's good. I woke up today and found that my headache was gone, and I can walk again. I'll be discharged soon and thank my uncle's brother properly..."
Zhao Guodong is a straightforward person. He felt a little guilty that others had come all the way from Beijing to help him and he wasn't there to accompany them.
"Let's stay another day to observe and make sure there are no long-term effects."
Zhuang Min's voice came from the side, but she disagreed with her husband being discharged from the hospital.
"Let's just have dinner together tonight. We're family, no need for thanks. By the way, brother-in-law, I have something to tell you, I was thinking of..."