Chapter 945 - 911: No Respect Given

Tang Jinglun said, "We do have cards in our hands, as long as..."

Tang Jingwei’s eyes flashed with a cold glint. He looked at Tang Jinglun warily, "Do you have a death wish?"

Tang Jinglun pursed his lips. He sensed the fear within his elder brother; his brother lacked the courage for a desperate gamble. In other words, it wasn’t a dead-end situation for him yet.

Tang Jinglun said, "Zhao Feiyang is merely a director at Changxing, not particularly influential in Capital City. Originally, it was just a regular security incident, and the police are paying special attention because Huayuan Group’s Qiao Rulong is putting pressure on them."

Tang Jingwei gritted his teeth; this matter was indeed not that simple.

Tang Jinglun said, "I’ve also investigated Jishi Medical Investment Co., Ltd., and found many officials’ children have invested in it. The company’s main person in charge, Qi Shuang, is one of Qiao Rulong’s people."

Tang Jingwei angrily said, "A trap, definitely a trap! The lawyer says Tianyi firmly denies any involvement, and I just said he couldn’t possibly do such a thing."

Tang Jinglun said, "I suspect the mastermind behind this really isn’t Tianyi, but someone is using this matter to exert pressure on us, trying to lower Changxing’s price."

Tang Jingwei said, "Are you suggesting Zhao Feiyang played a self-directed bitter scheme against us?"

Tang Jinglun shook his head and said, "Zhao Feiyang might not be aware either. In those people’s eyes, he’s just a dog. This person overestimates himself."

Zhao Feiyang is at most a capital spokesperson. They never held Zhao Feiyang in high regard. Even if Changxing changes shareholders, their view of Zhao Feiyang wouldn’t change. They use him because he’s valuable, and if he’s not, they’d kick him aside without hesitation.

However, they forgot, even a dog may bite back at times.

Tang Jingwei said, "Looks like I need to find Secretary Qiao." He referred to Qiao Yuanjiang, with whom the brothers had some rapport. Qiao Yuanjiang currently handles propaganda in Pinghai, but due to personal ability, he doesn’t have a strong presence.

Tang Jingwei considered seeking out Qiao Yuanjiang because of Qiao Rulong. As long as Qiao Yuanjiang is willing to speak, Qiao Rulong might let his son off the hook.

Tang Jinglun softly asked, "Brother, are you sure Qiao Yuanjiang will do us this favor?"

Tang Jingwei said, "I’ve known him for decades. I believe he’ll give me some face."

Tang Jinglun nodded. Face? The face of businessmen like them is built on money. When things are going smoothly, friends are everywhere. But when misfortune comes, everyone avoids you. Doesn’t brother understand this simple truth?

Of course, Tang Jingwei understands. He is just unwilling to hand over the hard-earned Changxing Hospital just like that. He believes he still has a voice in front of Qiao Yuanjiang, and this matter shouldn’t be too difficult for Qiao Yuanjiang. For his precious son, he has no choice but to bite the bullet and ask for help.

Tang Jingwei’s visit was rather sudden. Qiao Yuanjiang thought it over a bit before agreeing to meet him at home, as Qiao Yuanjiang is someone who values nostalgia.

At nine in the morning, Tang Jingwei arrived at the Qiao Family. This time he came empty-handed because he knew Qiao Yuanjiang’s style. Qiao Yuanjiang claims to be incorruptible and never accepts others’ assets. His career is nearing its end, and he has become even more cautious in this regard.

Qiao Yuanjiang invited Tang Jingwei to sit in the study.

Tang Jingwei knew Qiao Yuanjiang seldom goes to the office except for very important meetings. Qiao Yuanjiang missed the best opportunities, and his age means he can only stop at his current position.

Qiao Yuanjiang isn’t very ambitious. Years in the system have made him understand his capabilities. Despite having a head start due to his father’s status, he hasn’t achieved notable political success.

Qiao Yuanjiang often says he has a heart of serenity and enjoys a mundane life. But in his father’s eyes, he’s seen as unambitious. Although Qiao Yuanjiang did try hard at times, what son doesn’t wish to gain his father’s approval? But he quickly discovered that no matter how much effort he put in, he couldn’t satisfy his father because comparisons to his brother, Qiao Yuanshan, deemed efforts trivial before talent.

Qiao Yuanjiang has accepted his fate, giving up on striving and the mission of inheriting family glory. In fact, his father gave up on him over a decade ago.

Qiao Yuanjiang has heard about the recent troubles Tang Jingwei is facing. They’ve known each other for years, and Tang Jingwei has helped him with some matters. However, Qiao Yuanjiang remains clear-headed about principles, never accepting bribes from Tang Jingwei or anyone else.

Enjoying meals and entertainment among friends shouldn’t be an issue. If anything, it was years ago. Since losing hope of promotion, Qiao Yuanjiang has distanced himself from the pursuit of fame and fortune.

Qiao Yuanjiang initially thought Tang Jingwei wanted him to assist in discussing debt restructuring with provincial authorities. He had already prepared his response: unable to help. Not because he wanted to shift responsibility, but because he genuinely lacked the capability. Facing Huayuan Group’s enormous issues is beyond his jurisdiction.

When Tang Jingwei arrived, he candidly explained the troubles his son encountered in Capital City, though he didn’t mention the transfer of Changxing Hospital shares. He didn’t want to complicated the matter and speaking out would only pressure Qiao Yuanjiang.

Qiao Yuanjiang listened to him, and already understood that this matter was driven by his nephew Qiao Rulong. If it weren’t for Qiao Rulong putting pressure on the police, the case wouldn’t have been solved so quickly. He had met Zhao Feiyang and clearly understood the relationship between Changxing and Huayuan Group, as well as the fact that Zhao Feiyang was the savior of Qiao Rulong.

Zhao Feiyang being attacked and Qiao Rulong standing up for his benefactor was only natural.

Tang Jingwei said, "Secretary Qiao, my son is not up to much, but he doesn’t have the guts to do such things. I asked him, he said he was set up."

Qiao Yuanjiang said, "Why does the perpetrator identify him as the instigator?"

Tang Jingwei said, "Secretary Qiao, I don’t have any evidence, and I dare not speak carelessly, but I feel this matter is not that simple. Can you help me tell President Qiao if this matter can be handled discreetly?"

Handling discreetly means turning a big issue into a smaller one and a small issue into no issue, although Tang Jingwei didn’t say it directly, Qiao Yuanjiang still understood what he meant. This incident might be a trap, intentionally targeting him, and Tang Tianyi might have been set up.

Qiao Yuanjiang said, "You’re the boss of Changxing Hospital, that is Zhao Feiyang’s boss. Wouldn’t it be better if you spoke to him directly?"

Tang Jingwei smiled bitterly, "If he listened to me, I wouldn’t have come to trouble you. Secretary Qiao, if there were another way, I wouldn’t have come to you. Tianyi was raised under your eye, you wouldn’t want him to go to jail, would you?"

Qiao Yuanjiang said, "That depends on whether he broke the law."

Tang Jingwei felt a silent sigh in his heart, indeed, there was no room for sentiment with such people, worrying that Qiao Yuanjiang might refuse.

Qiao Yuanjiang said, "Let me ask my nephew what’s going on."

Tang Jingwei put on a smile and said, "Then I leave this to you, Secretary Qiao. I won’t delay you further, I still need to rush to the Capital City to bail him out first."

Qiao Yuanjiang only rose out of courtesy, did not see him out. After Tang Jingwei left, Qiao Yuanjiang dialed Qiao Rulong’s number.

Besides the holidays, they rarely contact each other. Qiao Rulong found it odd when he saw Qiao Yuanjiang’s call, and upon answering, he said, "Uncle, are you looking for me?"

Qiao Yuanjiang answered with a sound, and told him about Tang Tianyi. He wanted to ask Qiao Rulong to mediate, but Qiao Rulong interrupted him rudely before he could finish.

"Uncle, don’t bother with this matter, the perpetrator is caught, and the evidence is solid, he can’t deny it."

Qiao Yuanjiang felt slightly displeased, sighed and said, "Rulong, doesn’t this matter have nothing to do with you? You help Zhao Feiyang get Tang Tianyi sentenced, isn’t that offending the Tang Family?"

"Tang Family? Haha, what do they count as? Even a prince committing a crime should be punished like a commoner. Do they really think having money means they can do whatever they want? This society’s atmosphere has been ruined by these rich kids, it’s time to teach them a lesson."

Qiao Yuanjiang said, "Rulong, Tang Jingwei and I have known each other for many years, our relationship is quite good."

Qiao Rulong said, "Uncle, businessmen don’t have real friends, I don’t need to say that, do I?"

Qiao Yuanjiang felt increasingly dissatisfied, Qiao Rulong clearly didn’t respect his uncle. Was he reprimanding me? He quietly said, "Be benevolent when possible, if you want to last long in the system, don’t easily make enemies, especially over someone else’s matter."

Qiao Rulong said, "I’ll remember Uncle’s words, but Grandpa said, don’t hesitate too much when doing big things. If afraid of offending people, one might not last long either."

Qiao Yuanjiang angrily hung up the phone, he was about to lose control of his emotions, did Qiao Rulong forget? After the car accident, who arrived first at the scene, who organized the rescue, who went to great lengths to cover the scandal? I did so much, not only did I not receive gratitude, but also didn’t earn his respect, does this kid really think he’s above it all now?"

Qiao Yuanjiang thought the old man’s indulgence was what led to Qiao Rulong’s arrogance now. He paced back and forth in the study, deciding he had to give this disrespectful nephew a lesson, now the only person Qiao Rulong might fear is the old man.

Xu Chunliang went to Jingfu Building early, originally intending to find trouble with Huang Youlong, but learned Huang Youlong flew back to Seoul yesterday, apparently deliberately avoiding sensitive events last night, which seemed even more suspicious.

Xu Chunliang was leaving Jingfu Building when he met Liu Haiyu who was monitoring nearby.

Xu Chunliang couldn’t help but say, "Lao Liu, are you stalking me?"

Liu Haiyu handed him a freshly bought donkey meat sandwich, "Eat while it’s hot, I specially bought it for you."

Xu Chunliang said, "Sudden hospitality, you didn’t poison it, right?" Although saying that, he still took it, he really hadn’t had breakfast, even if poisoned, it wouldn’t affect him anyway.