CHAPTER 1469: CHAPTER 1470: INTIMIDATION WORKS BEST

Just hearing you speak makes Zhao Shunmin feel uncomfortable. Though you don’t seem to be holding a weapon, he always feels that you’re dangerous, as if you are a sharp dagger capable of ending his life at any moment.

"In that case, let’s get straight to the point, shall we?"

"Hmm, as expected of a big figure, straightforward enough." You smiled serenely, crossing your fingers in front of your chest, and said to Zhao Shunmin, "I would like to ask President Zhao if you know someone named Li Kangge."

Upon hearing this name, Zhao Shunmin’s eyebrow twitched, and he finally understood your intention.

All along, Zhao Shunmin’s work has never left any loose ends. Before dealing with a matter or a person, he would do a lot of work, thinking through the causes and consequences of the matter multiple times. Especially with Li Kangge, due to the significant involvement, he specifically had his subordinates investigate your father’s ancestry and all collateral relatives thoroughly, and the results satisfied him very much. Besides your father being just a small section chief at the education bureau, your family had no backing.

Zhao Shunmin knew very well that the person in front of him was absolutely not someone that your ordinary father could mobilize.

"Could it be that woman?"

Zhao Shunmin quickly dismissed this idea. He knew very well that the woman and himself were on the same team. If this matter were exposed by the media, it would be a major loss for the entire Haitian Financial Group. As someone with authority, his actions always started from the big picture, and he understood the woman’s disposition very well.

You looked at the silent Zhao Shunmin and laughed, "You’re now definitely guessing who sent me to find you."

Zhao Shunmin didn’t speak, only stared at you.

"Actually, it doesn’t matter who sent me. What’s important is that if you don’t stop now, the consequences will be very serious, extremely serious." At this point, Zhao Shunmin even noticed a sharp glint of cold light in your eyes!

Originally, you intended to interrogate Zhao Shunmin, get the exact location of that woman, and then act immediately. However, upon seeing Zhao Shunmin, you changed your mind.

It’s clear that Zhao Shunmin is a very shrewd person. People like him are very cautious in their actions and mostly view the entire case from a broad perspective.

"Hmph, how serious can it be? Even if you kill me, it only targets me personally and won’t cause too much impact on our vast Haitian Financial Group. Instead, you will bear the label of a murderer for the rest of your life."

You held up one finger, waved it in front of Zhao Shunmin, and said with a gentle smile, "I always keep my word. I said before that I won’t kill you, so I won’t, because you’re not worth my effort."

Continuing, you said, "People say you’re careful and meticulous in your work, without ever making mistakes. So let me ask you, have you really investigated Li Kangge’s family relations thoroughly?"

"What do you mean?"

This question suddenly made Zhao Shunmin tense up.

Actually, when investigating your father’s family background, Zhao Shunmin encountered resistance. It was when he was investigating your father’s father-in-law, your grandfather Xiao Zhan, that he found Xiao Zhan’s background completely blank, only noting that Xiao Zhan was a retired veteran now living in an old age home.

At the time, because the arrow was already nocked, Zhao Shunmin had to carry out the plan, thinking that in any case, a retired veteran would not pose much of a threat.

As the saying goes, "He who tied the knot must untie it." Although you want to deal with Zhao Shunmin and the Haitian Group, for now, your father is the one suffering in the police station, and your mother is in Jingning City, worried sick, so you decided to get your father out of the police station first. To resolve this matter as fast as possible, Zhao Shunmin is undoubtedly the best choice.

Now, what you need to do is the most effective intimidation.

"Actually, it’s not your fault because with your business people’s authority, it’s impossible to find out the real information." You deliberately yawned, "I’m a bit sleepy, so let me cut it short. Xiao Zhan, former platoon leader of the Reconnaissance Company of the Southwest Military Region Special Operations Brigade, earned significant battle merits in the counterattack against Vietnam. Of course, these achievements are personal. What I tell you next, you should remember well. Du Ping’an, current Commander of the Southeast Military District, General rank; Wei Tong, former Chief of Staff of the Southeast Military District, Lieutenant General rank, now retired; Liao Yong, Major General of a Group Army in the Southwest Military Region; Sun Haiou, Political Commissar of the Southern Sea Military Region, Lieutenant General rank."

At this, you purposefully paused for a moment, observing the gradually pale face of Zhao Shunmin, and continued with a smile, "There are others, but saying more would be redundant, for any of the aforementioned people could instantly obliterate your Haitian Financial Group. Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention that these old generals, all were saved by Xiao Zhan from the jaws of death and were personally cultivated by him to become War Generals."

"Bang."

Hearing this, Zhao Shunmin fell off the bed in shock, rolling onto the floor, and after some time, he managed to stand up, staring at you blankly.

"What, you don’t believe it? Haha, it doesn’t matter if you don’t." Saying this, you rolled up your sleeves and said to Zhao Shunmin, "Alright, I already told you the literary side, now let’s proceed with the martial side."

"What... what do you want to do?" Seeing you approach, the panicked Zhao Shunmin asked fearfully.

"The literary side is to scare you; the martial side is to apply severe interrogation, to find out the exact location of that woman, after which I’ll take her to the police station. Afterward, your entire Haitian Financial Group will be prepared to face attacks from all sides. Hehe, if this were wartime, you, Zhao Shunmin, would definitely be smashed to pieces."

"Wait!"

Seeing you come closer, Zhao Shunmin hurriedly stood up. He’s truly Yu Zhiyuan’s advisor, and in the shortest time, he quickly clarified the advantages and disadvantages, then said to you, "This matter no longer requires your intervention. I’ll immediately call the police station to have your father released."

"Is this police station owned by your family? You say release him, and they will?"

"I’ll have someone bring that woman to confess, saying they failed in a swindle attempt against your father."

"Hmm, not bad, indeed worthy of being Haitian Educational Group’s advisor, you already had a retreat planned."

Zhao Shunmin looked at you and sighed, "Honestly, I never considered what’s called a retreat; it was all pressed by you. You, sir, are truly the expert; with just a few words, you averted the crisis without needing to lift a finger."

"Don’t say that. Now you’re making me itch to use force; I do love to apply severe interrogations." In Zhao Shunmin’s eyes now, you are like a demon from Hell, eager to distance you promptly.

Zhao Shunmin stood up, bowed deeply to you, and sighed, "Although I don’t know who you are, since you’re so familiar with Li Kangge’s background, you must be related to him. Once Li Kangge is released, I implore you to explain to him that the issues within our group will be resolved immediately, similar situations will never happen again, and we beg him to spare us."