Zhou Tao also needed to deal with Hong Xing, which was a huge surprise and a pleasant one for Yang Jian, but he couldn't show it and had to pretend to be in a difficult position.
"Mr. Zhou, I've been in Dongjiang for less than a year, and I don't know many people. However, the boss of this casino has extensive connections and might be able to help you. I'll find an opportunity to talk to him. If possible, I'll arrange for you to meet him. How about you discuss the specifics with him?"
Yang Jian suddenly thought that using Zhou Tao to get rid of Hong Xing was a good strategy, as he wouldn't have to bear the risk and responsibility of killing.
However, Zhou Tao shook his head, "Mr. Yang, I only trust you. How about this, I'll pay five million, and I don't care who you find, as long as Hong Xing is taken care of."
Yu Dongqiang also chimed in, "I'll add two million. This kid Hong Xing is getting more and more rampant. Not only is he interfering with our company's earthwork and building materials, but he's also competing with me for the development of land in the southern part of the city. It's hard for us to live if he doesn't die."
Damn, this price is not low. It seems I need to plan carefully, use their money to get things done, and keep myself out of it, Yang Jian mused inwardly.
Seeing Yang Jian still hesitating, Zhou Tao gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Yang, if you think it's too little, I'll add another million, making it a total of eight million. That should be enough to buy Hong Xing's life. I have three million in chips here, which I can give you as a deposit now."
Hong Xing had become a thorn in Zhou Tao's side, and he would be very uncomfortable if it wasn't removed, so he was willing to pay any price to get rid of it.
Coincidentally, he had won three million today, so he might as well use this money to get things done. After Hong Xing was dealt with, the sandpit would yield returns of tens or hundreds of times, and the yellow sand from the Da Xin River was inexhaustible. In five years, he could earn hundreds of millions.
"Mr. Zhou, how about this? Since you're not leaving these few days, I'll give you an answer tomorrow. I can't handle this alone; I need to discuss it with my boss here."
At this point, Yang Jian couldn't refuse anymore. If he didn't take this deal, they would leave. Hong Xing was definitely going to die, so let Zhou Tao buy his life. They had done this kind of thing more than once; Old Gui was killed by their money.
"Yes, we'll be here for a few more days. You can cash these chips yourself. Consider it as an advance activity fund. Hong Xing is not easy to deal with; his whereabouts are unpredictable, and he has several bodyguards. It requires meticulous planning. After the job is done, I'll pay the remaining money in one lump sum, without any delay."
As Zhou Tao spoke, he placed a leather bag in front of Yang Jian. These were the chips he had won today; his principal was with his assistant.
"Then I'll help you cash them. By the way, Mr. Zhou, where are you staying? Shall I make arrangements?"
Yang Jian didn't stand on ceremony and put the chips into the cabinet behind him.
"No need for you to arrange. We're staying at a nearby hotel."
"Alright then, you go back to the hotel and rest. I'll pick you up for dinner tonight. Something happened at the casino today, and I need to handle it personally, so I won't be able to accompany you during the day."
"Okay, you do your thing. We'll go back to the hotel. We've won enough today and don't plan to gamble anymore."
Zhou Tao knew it wasn't good to take up too much of Yang Jian's time, so he got up to leave.
Yu Dongqiang also handed over his chips, "Little Yang, I'll give you my two million too. You must help us with this."
"Uncle Yu, this won't do. How can I accept so much money at once? I don't even know if I can get it done."
Yang Jian pretended to refuse. He didn't dislike having too much money. These two top figures from Xinhe had plenty of money; these few million were just like a few hands of cards at the casino for them. If they lost, they lost; it wouldn't hurt their bones.
Yu Dongqiang turned to leave, "It's fine, I trust you. Even if it doesn't work out, consider this two million a meeting gift. You call me Uncle Yu, and I can't show no sign of appreciation."
"Thank you, Uncle Yu. I'll see you out."
Yang Jian quickly got up and escorted them to the parking lot downstairs. After seeing their cars leave, he returned to the office on the third floor.
The casino's order had been restored, but there were fewer people. After all, something had happened, and some people were worried about alerting the police, so they left early.
Just as he was about to take the chips to the financial department to cash them, Liang Liang knocked and entered.
"Liang Liang, were you injured just now?"
Yang Jian suddenly remembered that he hadn't seen Liang Liang during the fight earlier.
Liang Liang looked a bit embarrassed, "Brother Jian, I had diarrhea today. I've been to the toilet more than ten times since morning. I was in the toilet during the fight. I'm already weak from diarrhea. I don't have the strength to come out."
"It's good that you didn't come out. Several of our brothers were injured."
"Brother Jian, I just saw you send Zhou Tao out. How did he know you were here?"
"They were also gambling at the casino and happened to see me fighting. It's too coincidental. I should have disguised myself before going out."
"Then will they expose your whereabouts?"
"Probably not. They've already promised me they won't reveal my location to anyone. Also, in the future, when they gamble here, we'll offer them preferential treatment. You can discuss this with A Nan."
"Okay, Brother Jian. I want to go back for a visit. First, to see my wife and children, and second, Biao Biao will be released soon, and I need to pick him up."
Yang Jian was surprised, "Didn't Biao Biao get sentenced to a year? It's only August now, and he won't be out for more than a month, right?"
"Sister Feng helped him find connections and reduced his sentence by two months. He'll be released the day after tomorrow."
"Is that so? That's great. You go back. After you pick him up, ask him if he's willing to come over. If he doesn't want to come, he can go to the factory to assist Yong Li. If he's willing to come, you stay at the factory. After all, you're married, and it's not good to be separated."
"That's what I was thinking too. Biao Biao will definitely be willing to come. I'm actually not used to being here."
Yang Jian laughed, "I understand. You go back. The factory has been a bit unstable lately. You know people in Chengguan well. Hong Xing has been in Chengguan for some time. Keep an eye on his movements. Perhaps I'll arrange for someone to go back and deal with him."
"No problem. If I have a chance, I'll find someone to take care of him."
Liang Liang also knew that all the recent accidents at the factory were related to Hong Xing. Since Yang Jian couldn't go back, it was up to him to act. Now that he had money, this kind of thing wasn't difficult.
Yang Jian quickly waved his hand, "No, no, no, you absolutely must not have this idea. We can't repeat Lu Feng's mistake, where we hurt ten thousand enemies but lost eight thousand of our own. We won't do such things. I have a plan to deal with Hong Xing, and I don't need you to do it."
"Alright, speaking of Lu Feng, I should go and see him when I go back this time."
"Yes, you should go and see him. By the way, ask him where Lu Yao went. Lu Yao must have gone to see him after leaving Xinhe. He must know Lu Yao's situation."
Yang Jian never understood why Lu Yao left Xinhe without a word. This question had always bothered him. He didn't believe Lu Yao was a heartless person; she must have had unavoidable difficulties in leaving Xinhe.