This matter was resolved in a way Yu Zhou himself hadn't anticipated.
One moment, Liu Dalong was shouting arrogantly, and the next, he was being called back by his brother-in-law. Moreover, judging by the situation, it was clear he wouldn't be blocking Yu Zhou's bank loan anymore. This was good news for Yu Zhou. However, he also understood that this was far from over.
From the moment he walked into this restaurant, it was destined that he and Liu Dalong would have to settle their score. It was either he would send Liu Dalong to jail, or Liu Dalong would completely crush him. There was no other path. The animosity between them had reached a point where it had to be resolved. Even if Yu Zhou didn't want to, he couldn't avoid it.
"Is there something going on between you and that guy?" the branch manager still worried. After all, someone who could get their loan blocked with a single phone call couldn't possibly be without influence or connections.
"Even if there is, I'll handle it," Yu Zhou said cheerfully. "Don't worry, even if he maintains the same attitude, I'm getting this loan."
Previously, he had been anxious because he didn't know who his opponent was. But now that the opponent had revealed himself, he wouldn't be stumbling around like a headless fly anymore. His feud with Liu Dalong spanned from his past life into this one, and in this life, Liu Dalong seemed to be present in almost every confrontation he faced. Under these circumstances, Yu Zhou had long wanted to completely crush this guy. However, before, he hadn't had the opportunity, or perhaps it wasn't the right time.
But now, not only was he being targeted by Liu Dalong, but an incident from his past life was also expected to occur in the coming days. Back then, because the person involved hadn't found the right channel, Liu Dalong had managed to evade consequences. But in this life, with Yu Zhou present, even a simple reminder could be enough to seal Liu Dalong's fate. Given this situation, how could Yu Zhou let such an opportunity pass?
After chatting with the branch manager for a while longer, Yu Zhou returned home. After careful consideration, Yu Zhou decided it was best to act only when that particular incident began to unfold. While he could be involved, he absolutely could not be the one orchestrating it. It wasn't because he feared Liu Dalong, but because he was just a businessman. If he were to go after competitors or dabble in politics for the sake of competition, the entire nature of the situation would change. He could go with the flow and plan how to bring the other party down in his mind, but he absolutely could not stand in the spotlight himself.
Having figured this out, Yu Zhou returned home and explained his plan to his wife, Jiang Jie. Among the people in the world whom he trusted completely, besides his blood relatives, there were only his wife, Jiang Jie, and that simpleton, Wu Dabiao. And this kind of matter, obviously, couldn't be told to Wu Dabiao. Since Yu Zhou needed an outlet to vent, he naturally chose his wife.
"Can it really be done? I remember similar things happening before, but Liu Dalong never fell," Jiang Jie asked, somewhat surprised. The speculations Yu Zhou made weren't uncommon. Similar incidents had occurred in the past, but none had truly affected Liu Dalong. Why was he so confident this time?
"You still haven't seen the situation clearly," Yu Zhou explained. "Liu Dalong is no longer just the deputy director of the Second Factory; he doesn't even have official status there anymore. At best, he's just an unemployed person on the surface. Perhaps he still has a powerful figure backing him, but the difficulty involved now is much lower than before. Moreover, back then, they simply didn't find the right people. If they had found the right people, even those behind him wouldn't have been able to protect him; they might have struggled to protect themselves. Therefore, this time, I'm certain that as long as the right people are involved, Liu Dalong is as good as dead."
Yu Zhou picked up a small bottle of wine and drank it with relish, his mood excellent. In his eyes, Liu Dalong was like a grasshopper in autumn, with only a few days left to leap. As for whether the people behind him would also be implicated, that wasn't something he needed to worry about. After all, this guy who always charged to the front and was so arrogant was fundamentally a mess. How long could he last without intervention?
After listening to Yu Zhou's words, Jiang Jie's mood also brightened. Regardless of anything else, Jiang Jie harbored psychological trauma from Liu Dalong. If possible, she would most want to see Liu Dalong imprisoned, or even executed. After all, such a person who committed evil deeds in the Second Factory was not only an eyesore to her but also to the entire factory. Under these circumstances, once the wall fell, it would be a push from everyone. And for Yu Zhou, it would naturally be going with the flow.
In the following days, the loan was indeed approved smoothly. This led up to the internal reform promotion meeting a week later. Yu Zhou finished preparing everything and left home. His destination was not the city hall in the center of Jiangbei City, but rather next to a residential building on the side of the department store.
"Don't stop me! No matter what, I have to settle this today," a man said. "Otherwise, I, Yang Chang'an, can never hold my head up again in this life."
In a narrow alley, a man was pulling a cart, disregarding everyone's dissuasion, and insisted on walking out. The people there were desperately holding onto him, trying to persuade him with fragmented words. They didn't know what would happen to the man if he went, but they knew he would surely suffer more than anyone else. Who wouldn't accept such a consequence? Why was he being so stubborn?
"No, I've never been bullied like this in my life," the man declared. "I tolerated and accepted what happened before, but this time, I absolutely will not tolerate or accept it..." The man didn't listen to any advice at all. The veins on his forehead were bulging. No matter what, today, he was determined to get justice.
"If you truly don't fear the consequences, I can help you," Yu Zhou finally spoke from the entrance of the alley.
Almost everyone looked up, their eyes turning towards Yu Zhou in surprise.
"Are you Yu Zhou?" Suddenly, a sharp glint appeared in the man's eyes.