Chapter 401: Chapter 288: Kill Xu Liang?
What if it’s murder...
What does this mean...?
A threat!?
Xu Liang looked at Zhu Haoyi. If he wasn’t mistaken, the other’s previous actions and behavior... shouldn’t have been directed only at Liu Jinshui.
Including himself!
Liu Jinshui took a deep breath, his face looking grim, but he still took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"President Zhu, let’s handle the important business first."
Hearing this, Zhu Haoyi was quite pleased and then spoke:
"I’m here to acquire the land."
"Yesterday morning, your director has already sold the factory to me for thirty thousand!"
"If there’s nothing else, everyone here can start packing up your personal belongings to leave."
As he spoke, Zhu Haoyi paused and added a sentence.
"Don’t worry, I’ll give you a day to prepare."
Liu Jinshui clenched his hands tightly, his teeth biting down hard.
Sold the factory yesterday morning?
How is that possible!?
Even saying, Zhang Shan couldn’t possibly sell the factory and get thirty thousand, then commit suicide right afterward, that logic just doesn’t work!
But looking at Zhu Haoyi... Liu Jinshui took a deep breath.
"President Zhu, I..."
"Can President Zhu show me the contract between you and Director Zhang?"
Xu Liang suddenly interrupted, stopping Liu Jinshui’s speech.
He shielded Liu Jinshui with one hand, stepped forward, stood in front of Zhu Haoyi, looked at him directly, and slowly spoke:
"And... the remittance records."
After speaking.
In front of him, Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang assessed Xu Liang up and down, watched for a long time, and suddenly started to laugh:
"When did Lawyer Xu arrive?"
Lawyer Xu?
He knows my name?
Xu Liang squinted his eyes and asked, "Does President Zhu know me?"
"Ha, nowadays anyone in Eastern Country knows Lawyer Xu."
Zhu Haoyi showed a smile, first flattered Xu Liang, then suddenly said:
"It’s just... I know a little more about Lawyer Xu than others."
Know more?
"President Zhu, have you investigated me?"
Xu Liang also showed a smile; now he could be one hundred percent sure.
The reason Zhang Shan died is because he contacted me by phone. Zhu Haoyi was probably afraid of unexpected events, so he killed him directly to avoid long nights of worries!
So, once the client dies...
There’s no need to worry about Xu Liang’s issues, and there wasn’t even a contract signed by both parties.
"No, no, investigating privately in Eastern Country is illegal!"
Zhu Haoyi quickly said, seemingly terrified, but... suddenly his expression changed, showing a smile.
"But I have some connections, just happened to learn about Lawyer Xu during a chat."
"Is that so?"
Xu Liang became interested, "I wonder how much you know?"
"Not much, just... Lawyer Xu graduated from Upper City University, right."
Zhu Haoyi slowly opened his mouth; at this time, he completely ignored Liu Jinshui on the side, just took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and said slowly:
"Upper City University... hmm, it’s a good school."
"Coincidentally, my nephew was in the same class as you. I asked him a little, and he said Professor Wu Chengjun seemed to be your teacher."
"Professor Wu... tsk, he’s a top academic figure in the legal world, achieving such success at just fifty years old..."
"Apart from Lawyer Xu, Professor Wu has four other students."
As he said this.
Zhu Haoyi showed a click of his tongue but then instantly restrained it, staring straight at Xu Liang.
"Among them, three are in Upper City, and the only one not in Upper City is..."
"Lin Fuqiang, Officer Lin!"
"Not even fifty, and he’s already the number one officer in Lanshan Province. He’s done a lot of work in the past two years, and once the head of Lanshan steps down, Officer Lin is expected to take over. Without a doubt, moving into Upper City in the future is a certainty too."
Even found out about Lin Fuqiang!?
Xu Liang’s expression tightened, his eyes became somber.
To be honest, ordinary people can’t find out the background of Xu Liang.
Like Blue Shield Law Firm, the most they could discover is Upper City’s Wu Chengjun.
And Lin Fuqiang, a student from decades ago... it’s almost impossible to trace!
If Xu Liang casually mentioned ’my brother Lin Fuqiang,’ it would make sense for Lin Fuqiang’s identity to come from Zhu Haoyi’s mouth.
But oddly enough, Xu Liang almost never openly mentioned Lin Fuqiang by name!
Even in private meetings, they were only seen during official business!
This... how did the other party find out?
Unless... there are people behind the other party as well.
"Officer Lin, ah, he’s quite a significant figure, a footstep from him and Lanshan Province would shake thrice!"
Zhu Haoyi’s expression suddenly paused, his face becoming expressionless, he stared at Xu Liang and said:
"But... here is Nanhai Province."
"This is Zhengyang City underfoot!"
"Lawyer Xu, Officer Lin has no jurisdiction here...."
Indeed, Lin Fuqiang’s authority is high.
But... the problem is, this isn’t within his jurisdiction!
Even if he enters Upper City, it won’t help.
The regions and Upper City have extremely complicated governance.
In some cases, the province can’t even control the local areas very well, some provinces even having their ’rebellious sons’ who won’t obey.
Especially when it comes to cross-province or even Upper City matters!
So...
"Lawyer Xu, Zhengyang City’s development is lagging, there’s not much money, it’s all heavy industry enterprises."
"You should go back to Lanshan Province."
Zhu Haoyi said with a chuckle.
Upon hearing that, Xu Liang did not rush to speak, but instead stared at Zhu Haoyi.
Suddenly.
He brought up a topic entirely different from before.
"Boss Zhu, Zhengyang Mining Company... why are you so eager to acquire Run Dong Weaving Plant?"
Xu Liang opened his mouth gently.
"You could say, there’s no apparent connection between a mining company and a weaving plant."
One is making huge profits from heavy industry, the other is a light industry, even hand-made; once Liu Jinshui and others leave, Zhu Haoyi would only get an empty shell of a factory.
What is he after!?
"It can’t be that President Zhu is tired of mining and wants to do some craftsmanship."
Xu Liang chuckled, then suddenly and seemingly unintentionally spoke:
"Or is there... a mine under the factory?"
A mine!?
A single word dropped.
Everyone at the scene suddenly paused collectively, even Liu Jinshui was momentarily stunned, instinctively looking at Zhu Haoyi.
Zhu Haoyi’s expression gradually became more reserved. He stared at Xu Liang for a long time and finally said:
"Does Lawyer Xu have expertise in geology?"
Of course, he does!
Possessing the skill of ’Geological Exploration Expert’, Xu Liang only needed one glance to determine that there was treasure hidden beneath!
"Does President Zhu have a contract agreement?"
Xu Liang didn’t rush to speak but instead asked a question in return.
The counterpart said a contract has been signed, so... where is the contract?
If it weren’t for Xu Liang, Zhu Haoyi might take it out and easily fool Liu Jinshui and others, but in facing Xu Liang... an agreement with partial problems cannot be hidden.
Zhu Haoyi is not a fool; earlier, regarding Zhang Shan’s corpse and Liu Jinshui’s attitude, he was merely testing Xu Liang’s stance!
As for the other party’s attitude...
"Lawyer Xu, do you want to handle the weaving factory’s affairs?" Li Yang, who had been silent, suddenly asked.
"Of course not."
Xu Liang shook his head, then abruptly paused, changed the tone and said:
"But... what choice does a lawyer have? If there’s business, we take it."
"It just so happens the weaving factory has a commission, so I accept."
Li Yang frowned tightly and said, "Not even considering?"
"I’ve considered it thoroughly." Xu Liang said.
With those words.
The two sides then fell into a prolonged silence before Zhu Haoyi spoke after a long time:
"Well, since Lawyer Xu wants to see the contract, let’s return and get it."
"Lawyer Li, don’t be too impulsive."
With those words, Zhu Haoyi cheerfully looked at Xu Liang.
"See you, Lawyer Xu, I’m going to fetch the documents for you now."
Xu Liang also smiled, "Thank you."
With those words.
The parties then parted ways directly, Li Yang and Zhu Haoyi returned to the car, and after the driver started the car, they drove off.
Looking at their departing backs.
Liu Jinshui hesitated to speak for a long time.
Until Xu Liang suddenly asked him a question.
"Do you want revenge?"
Xu Liang looked at Liu Jinshui, speaking softly.
Do you want it?
Definitely, Liu Jinshui dreams of it, the pain of being cut up, being humiliated and treated like a dog...
But Zhengyang Mining Company... Liu Jinshui’s eyes slightly reddened.
Zhang Shan is already dead, like an egg smashed against a rock, shattered silently, even calling the police was futile.
"I... I don’t have money..." Liu Jinshui’s lips moved, lowering his head.
Xu Liang smoked, took a deep breath, and spoke:
"Free of charge."
Then he paused, adding another sentence.
"Don’t worry, my win rate in criminal cases is... one hundred percent!"
Since last year, he has handled nearly ten cases unthinkable for others, all achieving victories, which is precisely what worries Zhu Haoyi, prompting him to eliminate the client.
Liu Jinshui asked, "Then what do I... we need to do?"
"The first thing..."
Right now, the most important matter comprises two things: first is filing the case, which is simple in Lanshan Province; one can find a court or dial the police to file.
But Zhengyang City...
Recalling the police questioning earlier, Xu Liang felt a sense of heaviness.
"Find a way to file the case first!"
As for the second point...
"Figure out just how corrupt is Zhengyang City!"
Xu Liang’s eyes flashed.
Zhu Haoyi has backing, someone above him, who can clearly investigate Lin Fuqiang!
Moreover, Xu Liang always felt...
Zhu Haoyi’s target might not be the mine hidden beneath the weaving factory.
If it’s not the mine... then what exactly does the other party want!?
Xu Liang didn’t know, but presently, the first matter still needs to be addressed.
"Go file the case!"
...
...
Meanwhile, inside Zhengyang Mining Company.
Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang returned to the office.
The two remained expressionless, but the look in their eyes clearly indicated they were contemplating something.
"Gosh, like a stubborn plaster... even after killing Zhang Shan, how does he still cling..."
Zhu Haoyi muttered.
Indeed, Zhang Shan was killed by someone he arranged.
Yesterday, he intended to find someone to continue intimidation into signing the contract, but who would have thought, the other party actually contacted Xu Liang...
Reputation precedes him, a hundred percent success rate is enough to terrify any enterprise in Zhengyang City.
Although Zhu Haoyi is not exactly scared, he does not want Xu Liang disrupting his plans.
As for his objective...
Mine? Indeed, there is a mine beneath the weaving factory, and his target includes this.
But his target is not the mine itself!!!
If disrupted by Xu Liang...
Therefore, Zhang Shan died.
If it happened in Hanhai City, this would be a major case!
But here in Zhengyang City, as long as fewer than a handful of lives are lost at once, and it isn’t a mining disaster that couldn’t be concealed, the loss of one or two lives doesn’t cause a ripple.
Yet even in this case...
Xu Liang still stands against them.
"It’s a bit troublesome now." Zhu Haoyi frowned deeply.
Until....
Beside him, Li Yang gazed at him gloomily, a trace of shadow flickered in his eyes, he gestured at his neck, lowered his voice and said:
"Should we..."
"Kill him!?"
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