Ning Fei burst into laughter.
He thought that with Fang Mingchao's support, how could he possibly fear Chen Jinzhao?
Moreover—
Fang Mingchao was already deeply intertwined with the Su family, to the point where any disturbance would affect the entire chain. Protecting him would be a simple matter, requiring no great effort.
This was why Ning Fei could still laugh.
Chen Jinzhao also keenly sensed the strong confidence in Ning Fei's eyes, making him feel that things were not right. Ning Fei might have a backer.
If Ning Fei were sent to prison, at most it would be for attempted coercion, and he would be out in a few years. But Chen Jinzhao wanted to kill him for all the evil deeds he had committed!
After brief consideration, Chen Jinzhao made up his mind. He would get rid of Ning Fei within these few days, lest he continue to stir up trouble.
Ning Fei was completely unaware that the footsteps of death were already sounding in his ears, still lost in the beautiful fantasy of his impending victory.
"I have nothing to say, because I've never done anything illegal. Are you trying to extract a confession through torture? I'll tell you, that's against the law!" Ning Fei sneered, pointing to his face. Chen Jinzhao, without a word, beat him up again. Only then did Ning Fei become much more compliant.
"Still not talking?" Chen Jinzhao sneered.
Ning Fei wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "I've already made myself clear, there's nothing to add."
Chen Jinzhao nodded. "You missed a chance to turn over a new leaf."
"I was almost fooled by you. Who do you think you are? Just as Xu Mingzhi said, you're not qualified to point fingers at me. I don't need to tell you what I do," Ning Fei sneered.
Chen Jinzhao nodded. "Just don't regret it."
He wasted no more words with Ning Fei and made a call to have Tao Qiyue handle the follow-up.
When Tao Qiyue arrived, he had intended to deal with Ning Fei strictly, at least ensuring he spent two or three years inside. However, Chen Jinzhao felt it wasn't necessary; Ning Fei had committed too many offenses, and going to prison would actually be a form of protection for him.
"What do you want to do?" Tao Qiyue asked.
Chen Jinzhao narrowed his eyes and said, "It's simple. I plan to lure the snake out of its hole, force him to make the first move."
"And then?"
Tao Qiyue pressed, though he had already guessed the answer.
Chen Jinzhao originally wanted to light a cigarette but, remembering Yu Mengzhi's instructions, put the pack back in his pocket. He sneered, "I was too merciful before, wanting to resolve everything within the rules. But now I see that these people are using tactics outside the rules against me. If they can do the first half, they can't blame me for the second. My patience has its limits."
That night.
Ning Fei and Xu Mingzhi were taken in for investigation but were released the next morning, declared innocent.
Ning Fei subconsciously assumed it was Fang Mingchao's doing and felt even more grateful and awed towards him. Standing by the roadside, rubbing his still sore face, he said, "Bastard, you hit so hard! Do you think I have no temper? This time, you're definitely dead!"
Xu Mingzhi, standing beside him, was startled by this remark.
Ning Fei then realized Xu Mingzhi was still by his side. Xu Mingzhi, meeting Ning Fei's gaze, quickly waved his hands. "Young Master Ning, I didn't hear anything! I'll go back and have a talk with Nianqing. I believe with subtle influence, she'll change her mind."
"Hmph!"
"No need. My focus now is on eliminating Chen Jinzhao. Once he's dead, all problems will be easily solved."
Xu Mingzhi was greatly alarmed and stated he would not leak Ning Fei's plan. Ning Fei scoffed, "Heh, you wouldn't dare. Chen Jinzhao's end is near."
After parting ways with Xu Mingzhi, Ning Fei went to the hospital to treat his wounds.
At the same time, he actively called Qin Fengwu and, without preamble, said, "Young Master Qin, I'm willing to move the Jiangnan Real Estate headquarters to Jiangning, but I'd like to ask you for a favor."
"What?" Qin Fengwu was displeased.
It was Ning Fei who wanted his patronage now, how could he dare to make demands?
Fearing Qin Fengwu's misunderstanding, Ning Fei explained, "It's like this, Chen Jinzhao is close with Qian Deshui. I have a way to get rid of Qian Deshui, which will leave Chen Jinzhao without his strong support."
"And then—"
"I'll find an opportunity to... him."
Ning Fei didn't finish the sentence, believing Qin Fengwu understood his meaning.
Qin Fengwu couldn't help but chuckle. He thought Chen Jinzhao's real backer wasn't Qian Deshui, but rather his incredibly wealthy uncle!
However.
He didn't tell Ning Fei.
If Ning Fei knew this, he wouldn't dare to target Chen Jinzhao anymore. Qin Fengwu indeed wanted Chen Jinzhao to disappear from the world, and Ning Fei could serve as his front man.
"Tell me your method," Qin Fengwu said.
Ning Fei explained his idea to Qin Fengwu. Qin Fengwu tapped his fingers on the table, and after listening, he chuckled, "Your method is not bad. But what will you do after Qian Deshui is brought down?"
"Drive the tiger to the mountains!" Ning Fei said word by word.
"I happen to know Hong Xingwen, the son of Hong Kui of Qianmen in the southwest. Qianmen has always developed in the southwestern border regions and has repeatedly tried to enter the prosperous regions without success. Furthermore, with the Yong Family firmly established in Lingnan, they can only focus their attention on the relatively dispersed Jiangnan region. Over the years, Qianmen has never given up its offensive towards Jiangnan."
"Now that Qian Deshui has retired, Qianmen is even more eager to take advantage of the opportunity to enter the underground world of Jiangnan."
Qin Fengwu smiled, thinking Ning Fei's mind was quite sharp.
"Just go ahead and do it. I won't interfere, at most I'll have someone rigorously investigate Qian Deshui's establishments," Qin Fengwu stated his intention. Ning Fei smiled, "That's enough. You just wait for my good news."
Qin Fengwu hung up with a smile.
Not only that, but he also had someone contact the telecommunications bureau and completely delete this call record.
"The show is about to begin. Chen Jinzhao, are you ready?" Qin Fengwu said with a smile.
On the other side.
Not long after Qin Fengwu finished his call with Ning Fei, Li Qiutao received a call from Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu relayed the contents of the conversation between Qin Fengwu and Ning Fei to Li Qiutao's phone verbatim. Li Qiutao listened and chuckled, "Now even Qianmen from the southwestern border is stirring. It seems this play is getting more and more exciting. I'm starting to look forward to it."
"Master, should I inform Young Master Chen?" Xiao Wu asked for instructions.
Li Qiutao lit a cigarette and said to Xiao Wu, "No need. What we need to do is pretend we know nothing, and no one must know that we have already obtained insider information."
"This..."
"Won't this put Young Master Chen in danger?" Xiao Wu worried.
Li Qiutao asked, "Xiao Wu, I recall your comprehensive combat strength has reached Super A-class? Unless you encounter large-scale gunfire, or large-scale destructive weapons like missiles, who can kill you?"
"Don't forget, Jinzhao's comprehensive strength has recovered to S-class and he is still ranked in the top ten of the international individual combat rankings!"
"Ning Fei has moved forward his own date of death."
As the saying goes—
Heaven's wrath may be escaped; one's own misdeeds are inescapable!