bookbashuk Chapter 294 The Terrifying Boss
Chapter 294 The Terrifying Boss
Zhou Jianguo's performance made Zhang Renli see human nature, that is, even as strong as Zhou Jianguo is always cold-blooded and ruthless, and will do anything to carry out Zhang Rende's orders.
But now Zhou Jianguo is obviously old and has many mental burdens.
It is said that the older you get, the more afraid you are of death. It seems that this statement is true.
What Zhou Jianguo said was nothing more than trying to give in to Zhang Renqi.
Zhang Renli patted the three men in black behind the table and they immediately disappeared without a trace.
Zhang Renli smiled.
"I admire you, Lao Zhou."
"I used to think you had no feelings, you were just a machine, so when I couldn't have you, I wanted to destroy you."
"But now I understand you. You are also a human being, you have weaknesses and you have normal thoughts."
"If my boss is gone, and I ask you to help me, I believe you will not refuse, right?"
Zhou Jianguo nodded.
"Second Master, I do work for the eldest master, and I have been with her for many years."
"As long as the master is willing to use me for one day, I will follow him wholeheartedly."
"But if the master is gone one day, I would also like to find a new home."
"Second Master thinks so highly of me, so I will definitely not refuse Second Master."
When Zhou Jianguo said this, he sounded like an ordinary old man.
Zhang Renli was very satisfied and stood up.
"Okay, then I'll give you a favor and go with you to meet my boss."
"Old Zhou, I also hope that you can remember what I said today, and that you can follow me one day."
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The car was driving on a winding mountain road. After Zhang Rende retired behind the scenes, he had been living on a mountain in the suburbs.
Normally, Zhang Rende would not summon anyone else. Except for a few close people around him, no one else was qualified to come to this place.
Normally, the second brother Zhang Renli and the third brother Zhang Renyi are not allowed to come here without the notification from the eldest brother Zhang Rende.
Zhou Jianguo sat in the passenger seat with his hands folded on his knees, his knuckles slightly white.
Zhang Renli sat in the back, and the driver was Zhang Renli's confidant.
Zhou Jianguo could feel Zhang Renli's gaze sweeping across his face from time to time, like a blunt knife slowly cutting his nerves.
No one spoke in the car and the atmosphere was very strange.
Zhang Renli suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the car.
"Old Zhou, do you know why I admire you so much?"
Zhang Renli's voice was a little playful, and his fingers tapped lightly on his knees.
Zhou Jianguo tilted his head slightly and glanced at the rearview mirror, confirming that the car carrying the three men in black was still following behind.
It seems that Zhang Renli wanted to take action this time, and even brought the three bodyguards hiding in the dark with him.
I'm afraid there will be a fierce fight between the two brothers.
Zhou Jianguo replied calmly.
"You are too kind, Master. I am just an employee."
&34;No, you're not just an errand boy.&34;
Zhang Renli chuckled.
"Do you still remember what happened 34 years ago? The father and son of the Li family..."
Zhou Jianguo's breathing paused for a moment imperceptibly.
That was the darkest page in his career and a nightmare he could never get rid of.
&34;Remember.&34;
Zhou Jianguo answered briefly, his voice as dry as the wind in the desert.
Zhang Renli nodded with satisfaction, as if appreciating the fleeting pain on Zhou Jianguo's face.
"I knew then that you were no ordinary killer. You had principles and feelings, but they were hidden too deeply."
Zhang Renli paused.
&34;And now you are more...human than you were back then.&34;
Zhou Jianguo did not respond.
The car drove into a private road. The tall pine trees on both sides cast strange shadows under the light of the car headlights, like countless withered hands reaching towards the sky.
Although it was just a few brief conversations, the game between the two sides never stopped, and they were constantly testing each other.
Zhou Jianguo suddenly realized that he hadn't seen Zhang Renli for several years. He didn't expect Zhang Renli to become so deep and unfathomable.
Zhou Jianguo used to look down on Zhang Renli, but now Zhou Jianguo has to re-examine this second master.
It seems that Zhang Renli has been patient for many years, and after he got the position of the head of the family, he completely revealed his methods.
This made Zhou Jianguo a little scared. Zhou Jianguo even felt that Zhang Renli and Zhang Rende were even more terrifying.
Manager Zhang suddenly changed his tone and asked abruptly.
&34;How is my elder brother's health lately? &34;
This made Zhou Jianguo a little slow to react, because the change was so fast that he could hardly keep up.
Zhou Jianguo has always been a thoughtful and meticulous person, and everything he does with Zhang Rende is done without any mistakes.
But now when facing Zhang Renli, his mood was a little confused.
"The master is in good spirits."
Zhou Jianguo answered cautiously.
&34;I personally handled the South City matter last week. &34;
A sneer appeared on Zhang Renli's lips.
&34;Really? I heard he went to the hospital three times last week.&34;
Zhou Jianguo felt a chill running up his spine.
Zhang Renli's intelligence network was wider and more accurate than he had imagined.
&34;Just a routine check.&34;
Zhou Jianguo said this calmly, while reassessing the situation in his mind.
Although Zhang Rende has retreated behind the scenes, he is still quietly doing some things to benefit the Zhang family.
Moreover, Zhang Rende always did things in a very secretive manner, and it was unexpected that Zhang Renlei had investigated everything clearly.
After seeing Zhang Renli, I was already prepared.
The car stopped in front of a Chinese-style courtyard. There were two young men at the door, and they didn't move at all.
Zhang Renli straightened the collar of his suit and turned to Zhou Jianguo. "Old Zhou, remember our agreement."
Zhang Renli's eyes suddenly became sharp.
&34;My eldest brother is old, and I am still young.&34;
Zhou Jianguo lowered his head to hide the complex emotions in his eyes.
&34;I will keep your words in mind.&34;
When Zhou Jianguo and Zhang Renlin reached the door, the two young men reached out to stop them.
Zhou Jianguo said softly.
"Second Master, you should know the rules. No matter who enters, they must be searched, and I am no exception."
"And your driver and those three people can't get in."
Zhang Renli smiled gently.
"I know this is the boss's rule."
"My people will be waiting outside."
Zhang Renli raised his hands and let two young men in black search them.
A cough was heard from deep in the courtyard, followed by Zhang Rende's deep voice.
&34;Second brother is coming? Come in.&34;
In the courtyard, the smell of sandalwood was so strong that it was almost suffocating. Zhang Rende sat on the armchair. Although he was over fifty years old, his eyes were still as sharp as an eagle.
A young woman was standing next to Zhang Rende, carefully pouring tea for him.
"Brother."
Zhang Renli bowed respectfully with his usual gentle smile on his face.
"Brother is really a man of elegance, living a god-like life every day."
"Brother, I don't have the luxury to take care of such a large business."
Zhang Rende snorted coldly.
"You are indeed very busy."
&34;I'm not even dead yet, and you're already thinking about my things?&34;
Zhang Rende's eyes swept over Zhou Jianguo, and Zhou Jianguo immediately felt an invisible pressure.
Zhang Renli sat down calmly.
"Brother, you are joking."
"Although I am Zhang Jiaming's apparent parent, everyone knows that you are still the boss of our family."
"Some things are still operated by you in secret, I am just a puppet."
Zhou Jianguo stood aside, like a sculpture.
The undercurrent of hostility between the two powerful men also made them realize how delicate their current positions were.
One wrong step will lead you into the abyss.
&34;Lao Zhou.&34;
Zhang Rende suddenly called out the name.
"Have you heard that Zhang Wei is now engaged in the pimping business and ruining the Zhang family's reputation?"
"There is also Zhang Nan who opened an underground casino, and Zhang Bei who does some shady business."
"What do you think about these things?"
Although Zhang Rende was asking Zhou Jianguo, he was actually asking Zhang Renli.
Zhang Renli's heart also trembled.
Because Zhang Rende was talking about his daughter and two sons, Zhang Renli knew all these things clearly.
Zhang Rende stood up suddenly.
"Brother, if you have something to say, just say it directly. Don't beat around the bush."
“Then let me tell you, everything my daughter and son do benefits me.”
"Although you let me take power, the family business is still in your hands."
"I only get less than 7% of the profits each year, and you retreat behind the scenes, but you still take %."
"Then if you give Lao San a little more, you will be considered a good person."
"But the Zhang family is such a big deal, and they have more than a dozen brothers and sisters, so they all need to take some of my 30%."
"Then you tell me how to support such a big family. I have to find a way myself."
"Besides, my children are engaged in businesses that make money quickly. They can provide me with a large amount of funds to maintain our Zhang family's huge business."
"So you don't have to make things difficult for Lao Zhou. If you have any problems, just come to me."
Zhou Jianguo also breathed a sigh of relief. To put it bluntly, these were all Zhang family affairs and it was not convenient for him to get involved.
Unless Zhang Rende gave him an order, he would just do it.
Zhang Rende laughed a few times.
"Oh, Old Second, I didn't expect you to be so dedicated to the Zhang family."
"It seems like it's really not easy for you. You have to do so many things with so little money. I'm sorry to trouble you."
"Why don't you just stop being a parent? Since you think you are just my puppet, why do you have to feel so wronged?"
"Why don't you leave the Zhang family and start your own business? I think with your ability, you don't need me to protect you."
"Besides, what you did will sooner or later implicate the Zhang family. I'd better cut off ties with you as soon as possible."
Zhang Rende was preparing to clean up the house, drive Zhang Renli out completely, and then take power again.
Zhang Renli felt a little embarrassed, it was obvious that he felt like he was being made fun of.
Zhang Renli said angrily.
"Zhang Rende, don't go too far."
"Do you really treat me as your own brother? Do you really trust me?"
"You just want me to do things for you, but you have been training your loser son."
"Now that your son has caused such a big trouble and you can't even solve it yourself, you come and teach me a lesson?"
"I think you are really old. There is no need for you to control everything behind the scenes."
"I admit that you have made a lot of contributions to this family, but that is all in the past."
"I came here today just to tell you one thing. I hope you will hand over all the family affairs to me, and hand over all the family relationships and businesses to me."
"You are not young anymore, can't you just rest at home? Why bother with all this?"
"I'll take out 10% of the profits every year, which is enough for you to eat and drink well and live a very good life."
"Why do you have to hold on to power? Why do you have to fight with me? Why do you have to make things difficult for me?"
Zhang Renli could be said to have a lot of complaints and had long been dissatisfied with Zhang Rende.
Zhang Rende slowly closed his eyes and listened to Zhang Renli's scolding.
Zhang Rende waited until Zhang Renli stopped talking before he slowly opened his eyes.
"Is there anything else you want to say after this?"
Zhang Renli said lightly.
"There is nothing more to say. Just hand over the power now, and we can still be brothers."
"If you insist on not changing your ways, don't blame me for being rude."
"As long as I clap my hands, the four people outside will rush in, and then you will be wronged."
Zhang Renli sat down slowly, poured himself a cup of tea, and drank it leisurely.
Zhang Renli had been paying attention to the changes in Zhang Rende's expression and found that Zhang Rende smiled gently.
Yes, Zhang Rende smiled.
Zhang Rende said.
"You don't have to clap your hands. Let me clap my hands instead."
Zhang Rende clapped his hands gently and the door opened.
Four bodies were dragged in, and Zhang Zhenli's driver and Zhang Zhenli's three masters were all dragged into the courtyard.
Zhang Renli was shaking all over, and the teacup in his hand fell onto the table and broke.
Zhang Renli's throat choked with sobs.
Originally, Zhang Renli was full of confidence that he would be able to force the emperor to abdicate successfully today and then become the real head of the family.
Zhang Renli has been preparing for this day for a long time.
Unexpectedly, he failed at the last moment. Zhang Renli was so scared that he knelt on the ground and kowtowed continuously.
"Brother, I was wrong. I was really wrong."
"I am really bewildered. How could I have such a dirty thought?"
"I will never dare to do that again. I will just be Big Brother's dog from now on."
"After I returned, I asked Zhang Wei and the others to stop all their business and stopped them from doing anything wrong."
"Please give me a chance to live. After all, we are brothers, brothers from the same mother."
"Big brother..."
Zhang Renli was originally calm and confident, but now he could only kneel down and beg for mercy.
The situation was so different that even Yi Peng's Zhou Jianguo felt his scalp tingling.
Zhou Jianguo also lowered his head and bent over, feeling Zhang Rende's terror for the first time.