Chapter 419 Persuasion

ked into the room and said casually."Wang Zheng Why are you here" Li Qinglong was surprised to see Wang Zheng suddenly appear, as he couldn't think of any reason for him to be there!Why is he here"Wan...Chapter 419 Persuasion

At seven o'clock in the evening, a black Buick Regal pulled up at the entrance of Fortune Building Restaurant. The car door opened, and Zhang Yanhang got out, dressed casually.

The Fortune Building Restaurant was a famous eatery in Fuzhou known for its local classic dishes. Without prior reservation, it was almost impossible to find a seat every time one visited, making the business extremely prosperous and enviable.

However, despite being so popular, this restaurant had never been extorted by any gangsters from the underworld, nor had anyone dared to cause trouble or fight here. The order was impeccable solely because the restaurant was actually an asset of the Black Hand Society.

The moment Zhang Yanhang got out of the car, a man who had been waiting for him approached quickly and whispered, "Comrade Secretary Zhang, the boss is already in the private room."

This man was Pan Liming's personal secretary, who had been calling Wang Zheng repeatedly throughout the day.

The Fortune Building Restaurant had an exclusive small private room that did not open to the public and belonged solely to their big boss, Pan Liming. Even the general manager of the restaurant had no authority to enter it. It was only used when important guests visited. Of course, business owners often have such peculiar habits and would like to have their own private domain.

Without needing any guidance, Zhang Yanhang walked in expressionless to that private room. He had been here over a hundred times before and was quite familiar with the place.

Upon opening the door, Pan Lianming was already sitting on the sofa. Seeing Zhang Yanxing enter, he immediately stood up and said with a smile, "Party Secretary Zhang has arrived, please sit down quickly. I’ve prepared the best Frozen Summit Oolong for you to taste."

Without the long scar on his face, Pan Lianming would have seemed amiable and scholarly; however, the scar made him seem oddly unsettling, with a mix of kindness and ruthlessness in his demeanor.

"Lianming, there’s no need for such formality between us," Zhang Yanxing replied without pretense. After sitting down, he picked up the pale yellow tea and sipped it lightly. "They say this Frozen Summit Oolong is delicious, but I can never get used to its taste; even in summer, I prefer black tea. It’s a habit from childhood that I can’t change."

Pan Lianming smiled and agreed, "That's true. Once you develop a habit, it’s hard to change. Just like this time, we’re all uncomfortable with an unknown person suddenly arriving in Fuzhou."

Zhang Yanxing gave a slight smile but didn’t comment, implicitly acknowledging Pan Lianming’s words. After years in politics, he was accustomed to not taking sides; these old foxes were notoriously cunning.

"Party Secretary Zhang, I’ve rarely encountered someone you dislike so intensely over the years, which shows how significant this young man is in your heart."

Zhang Yanxing didn’t refute or agree with the statement.

"But we’re all accustomed to our current order and don’t like someone who wants to disrupt it and has the power to do so," Pan Lianming said. "Party Secretary Zhang, you and I are old comrades; neither of us would want to see each other being upset by an ignorant junior."

Zhang Yanxing remained silent. He clearly understood Pan Liming's intentions, but he lacked the courage because Wang Zheng held evidence of Zhang Yani and Zhang Bowen's incestuous relationship, which would cause an uproar if released, irreparably damaging the reputation of the Zhang family and destroying both Zhang Bowen and Zhang Yani’s lives.

Clearly perceptive individuals like Pan Liming could tell that Zhang Yanxing was hesitant. However, he did not press the matter or force Zhang Yanxing to make a choice but said instead: “Party Secretary Zhang, I know that the young man named Wang Zheng is currently residing in your mansion. If Party Secretary Zhang feels it’s inconvenient, then leave everything to me.”

“Inconvenient at General Mansion,” Zhang Yanxing spoke half-truths, though he did indicate his stance.

What he implied was that taking action inside the General Mansion would cause too much commotion. Moreover, Wang Zheng was Han Xinye's boyfriend; if something happened to him in Fuzhou, Zhang’s family would be implicated and liable for it. This risk they could not afford to take.

"Neither at the General Mansion nor in Fuzhou. We can choose another location," Pan Liming said with a smile: "If something were to happen outside of Fuzhou, no one would dare put pressure on Party Secretary Zhang."

Zhang Yanxing was still contemplating this, and it had to be admitted that what Pan Liming said carried weight.

“Party Secretary Zhang, this young man possesses immense power, so much so that I must take him seriously. A single person can ruin the Tian Lun Entertainment City, which I've worked hard on for years; just how powerful is he And I am certain that this young man comes from the capital city. Possessing such formidable strength, he would certainly be a target sought after and lobbied by various forces in the capital. Perhaps, the power backing Wang Zheng might be so vast as to make us all feel terrified.”

Zhang Yanxing remained silent still. Hadn't he also considered this aspect If it were that simple, Zhang would have taken action long ago and wouldn’t need others to hold him back; how could he let Wang Zheng continue acting like nothing was wrong

In the jurisdiction of Fuzhou, the General's Manor and the Black Hand Society essentially controlled both legal and illegal spheres. Although Zhang Yanhang was merely a provincial party committee standing committee member and secretary, relying on his father Zhang Huwa’s terrifying background, he was practically the unquestioned leader in Fuzhou, even overshadowing the provincial party committee secretary. Most of the residents in Fuzhou believed that Zhang Yanhang was the de facto provincial party committee secretary.

From the perspective of the official provincial party committee secretary, it was truly frustrating for a provincial party committee secretary to be reduced to this situation.

"However, Secretary Zhang, this is ultimately an issue of attitude," Pan Lianming said. "Between us insiders, I always feel that Wang Zheng’s influence doesn’t stop there."

"Secretary Zhang, speaking frankly, Fuzhou is our turf, our backyard. I don't want to see someone coming into our fields and uprooting all the crops and turning over the soil. This would leave us, the actual proprietors, with no face left. If I, as the leader of the Black Hand Society, can’t react after Tian Lun Entertainment City gets destroyed, people will mock me for my entire life, and there’s no point in continuing in this line."

"Moreover, hasn't he also made the General's Manor restless" Pan Lianming said. "Although I'm not clear on how exactly he offended you, Secretary Zhang, I can see that his presence is only harmful to the General's Manor."

Looking at Zhang Yanhang with sincerity, Pan Lianming said, "Secretary Zhang, honestly speaking, my efforts alone cannot accomplish an attack on this person. I need your assistance."

"What kind of help do you need" Zhang Yanhang finally spoke up.. In this vast expanse of greenery stretching beyond sight, there were traps, landmines, enemies, ambushes, and even venomous insects and snakes everywhere. He had to remain vigilant every moment, wor...