Chapter 226 — Wei Zhao Takes the Lead
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"Yes, I see it." Wei Zhao's gaze sharpened as he looked at Zhong Yongliang and Kang Xiaofeng, though they were too far away for him to make out what they were saying.
There was definitely something wrong with Zhong Yongliang. Who knew when he had gotten himself tangled up with Zou Ruoming? The moment class ended, he had rushed outside, dying to talk to him about something.
Thinking back to how Zhong Yongliang had sought him out earlier, going on about tipping him off—could that have something to do with Zou Ruoming?
"Boss, since Zhong Yongliang said that, I figure the odds are low that he's after me. But Tang Zhi..." Kang Xiaofeng was no fool either. The sight of Zou Ruoming had made him think of Tang Zhi at once.
"Right. Tonight you go with Tang Zhi and visit Xiaofen at the hospital. I will go see what game Zhong Yongliang is playing. If anything comes up on your end, contact me straight away, and do not leave Tang Zhi's side." Wei Zhao thought it over, then gave Kang Xiaofeng his instructions.
"Rest easy, Boss. I have already got Sister-in-law covered!" Kang Xiaofeng thumped his chest in assurance.
The bell rang, and Wei Zhao and Kang Xiaofeng returned to the classroom. A while later, Zhong Yongliang hurried in, shot Wei Zhao a glance, and went back to his own seat.
All morning, Zhong Yongliang did not bother Wei Zhao again, as if he had forgotten the matter he had raised that morning. It was not until the noon break that he finally came over. "Wei Zhao, well? Have you thought it over?"
"Where tonight?" Wei Zhao asked evenly. Now that he had decided to go and see just what tricks Zhong Yongliang was up to, he saw no reason to decline.
"Tonight at the Liangbai Grand Hotel!" Zhong Yongliang said, then added, "It is my family's business."
The so-called Liangbai Grand Hotel took its name from Zhong Yongliang and Zhong Fabai combined. It was just that Zhong Fabai had been a little too creative—the hotel's name was so catchy it sounded like a toothpaste brand.
"Fine." Wei Zhao nodded. "But you had better think carefully. Do not try any tricks, or the consequences will be severe—more severe than you can imagine. You have all afternoon to daydream about it as much as you like. The Ten Great Cruelties of the Qing dynasty, and all that..."
"Ha, as if I would!" Zhong Yongliang gave two dry laughs. "Wei Zhao, my intentions are good. Do not take a kind heart for a donkey's liver and lungs! I am here to sincerely surrender to you!"
"Hm?" Wei Zhao looked at Zhong Yongliang, wondering what else the fellow had to say.
"Wei Zhao, I know there is bad blood between us, so let us speak plainly, no riddles. Since you understand how things stand with Brother Black Panther, I will not go on about it!" Zhong Yongliang suddenly came clean. "Before, I hated you to the bone, because you kicked me. After that I wanted to teach you a lesson, and got beaten for my trouble! So I wanted Brother Black Panther to teach you a lesson, to show you what happens when you cross me!"
"But not only did you beat Brother Black Panther, you put him behind bars. That left me both shocked and terrified!" Zhong Yongliang continued. "I am not a fool. I hate you, but I know I am no match for you, and the men I hire are no match for you either, so I dare not oppose you! Just like a couple of days ago, when you kicked me head over heels—did I dare say a word? No, I did not dare, I did not dare so much as let out a fart!"
Wei Zhao said nothing, listening to Zhong Yongliang spout his nonsense. He did not believe a word of it. The boy's eyes were shifty through and through; he was plainly talking rubbish. But Wei Zhao did not call him out. He let him keep performing.