sjar Chapter 1268 Let's have a party
Chapter 1268 Let's have a party
"Dad, what exactly are you trying to do?" Wei Hong looked at her father, completely bewildered. What could that group of people possibly do?
"Daughter, do you know why I arranged for Little Ears and the others to go to Mingzhu, but I didn't go myself?" Zhao Cheng asked with a smile.
"Because you're too busy!" Wei Hong said, rolling her eyes.
"Hehe, right and wrong! Because only by grasping both can you make both hands strong!" Zhao Cheng stretched out both hands, clenched them tightly into fists, and you could even hear the squeaking sound of his fists being clenched.
"What do you mean?" Wei Hong asked curiously.
“Daughter, when your father joined the revolution, Beiping was about to be liberated. I only joined the revolution because I saved your second aunt and Grandpa Tian. Don’t forget, your father was a former policeman who was assigned to the Baizhifang Police Station by your Uncle Xu Tian!” Zhao Cheng’s eyes were full of memories.
"Didn't you later go to North Korea to fight? You shed blood for the country, didn't you?" Wei Hong asked, puzzled.
"That was for our own family's sake. My real role wasn't training a lot of special forces soldiers or reforming the armed police force! Those are things a soldier should do, for the country! The only thing I did for our family was to arrange for Xiao Erduo and his gang to go to Mingzhu in advance, and I also gave Xiao Erduo and his gang a large sum of money. Of course, that money was also stolen!" Zhao Cheng said with a smile.
"Stolen? Stolen from whom?" Wei Hong asked, her face full of curiosity.
"Xu Tian and Jin Hai's sworn brother, Major General Tie Lin!" Zhao Cheng said with a smile.
"Is that Aunt Da Yingzi's ex-husband?" Wei Hong said in shock.
Back then, the few families the Zhao family had dealings with in Beiping were the Jin Hai family, the Xu Tian family, and the Yan San family. Wei Hong remembered that during holidays and festivals, these families would occasionally get together, and Wei Hong naturally knew the younger generation of those three families.
In particular, Da Yingzi had the best relationship with the younger group of children because she was also a playful person. Therefore, Wei Hong had heard about Da Yingzi's aunt's ex-husband, Tie Lin.
It is said that Tie Lin almost killed his elder brother's sister and ex-wife in order to get promoted and make money. He was extremely evil.
“That’s right. Tie Lin tried to escape with a large amount of gold. I had Xiao Erduo send men to follow him and kill him after he left the city. After that, Xiao Erduo took the gold and a group of brothers to Mingzhu and founded the Tianqiao Society. Later, I passed through Mingzhu on a mission and got him some more money, which gave him the opportunity to expand the Tianqiao Society!” Zhao Cheng said with a smile.
"So those people in the shadows are all orphans recruited and trained by the Tianqiao Society? Are you really that comfortable with Uncle Lian?" Wei Hong looked at her father with a face full of curiosity.
Who else would feel comfortable letting someone develop independently out there? Especially since the two places are thousands of kilometers apart, and she believes her father is just gambling with luck.
"Hehe, it's impossible for you, but don't forget what your father does. If I wanted Little Ear's life, do you think he could stop me? Besides, cooperating with me will not only make him incredibly successful, but also bring his family enormous wealth! You know, it's hard for you to make five hundred from five dollars, but making five hundred from fifty thousand dollars is as easy as drinking water! So, what reason does Little Ear have to refuse me?" Zhao Cheng sat there, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile.
"Dad, you're really cunning and shrewd!" Wei Hong exclaimed.
Zhao Cheng rolled his eyes at his daughter, annoyed.
“So, daughter, you need to understand that as long as the Mingzhu overpass exists, our family will never lack money or manpower, and it will be easy for us to do whatever we want. The reason I specifically called you back this time is to have you integrate our family’s connections in the business world so that we can work together on big projects. Besides allowing the thirteenth prince and Zhiwen to gain some political achievements, it’s also time to start making strategic plans in the business world!” Zhao Cheng said.
"There's more to the plan? Dad, can you tell me all at once?" Wei Hong said helplessly.
“Our country’s current situation is that everything revolves around economic development, but most businessmen are willing to engage in short-term, quick-profit ventures, such as developing light industry and service industries. Our family is different. We want to invest heavily in enterprises or industries that require large investments and have slow returns, but which are essential for the country! Do you understand?” Zhao Cheng said.
"So you just want to add more protective charms to our family? That's why Daisy wants to buy a shipping company in South Korea? Is this the kind of industry you mentioned that requires large investments, has slow returns, and low rates of return?" Wei Hong asked.
“That’s right. I’m already this age, and according to regulations, I’ll be retiring soon. Once I retire, what will become of our family? Your father has had political enemies all these years. What if they want to retaliate? Can you withstand it? Although I won’t kill them as long as I’m alive, what if they do? So we need a reason for them to be wary. That’s why I want to develop a business! It’s all for self-preservation!” Zhao Cheng said leisurely.
"Dad, you're still in great health. Isn't it a bit too early to say this?" Wei Hong said helplessly to her father.
"Early? Can't you see I have gray hair?" Zhao Cheng said irritably.
"You dyed it on purpose so as not to attract attention. Besides, why have you only dyed the sides of your hair all these years? Don't you know that as you get older, gray hairs will grow on top?" Wei Hong said bluntly.
"I was just trying to be convenient, and besides, that's not the point! Shouldn't you be focusing on our family's long-term plans?" Zhao Cheng said, feigning seriousness.
“Comrade Zhao Cheng, you’re now a deputy commander-in-chief, and you’ve recently become a general. How come you’re getting bolder as you get older? With your authority, as long as you’re alive, I really can’t think of anyone who would cause trouble under your nose.” Wei Hong said.
"That's not important! Go back to Shanghai tomorrow and invite those big businessmen who have decided to cooperate with us over in your name. Then we can work together to develop the industry. Besides heavy industry, we can't overlook anything else," Zhao Cheng said.
"But I need a reputation too, don't I? Besides, I've already made a name for myself over the past few years, so what's there to worry about? Do you really think I'm some kid from a six or seven-year-old family?" Wei Hong said and then sat down.
"Just pick any name you like, even say it's someone in our family having a birthday!" Zhao Cheng said with a smile.
"Dad, I'm really impressed with you. You're not even going to put on an act anymore! Who are you trying to flex your muscles to?" Wei Hong suddenly asked Zhao Cheng.