While he couldn't be a hundred percent certain how Lü Feng was as a person now, based on his own interactions, Zhang Dong found him to be decent. This was a far cry from what Dong Hua had been vehemently claiming yesterday. In fact, Zhang Dong felt that Dong Hua himself had far more issues. He couldn't bear to watch his own father, at such an advanced age, be dragged into the mud by someone.
At this moment, Zhang Dong kept comforting himself. His father should still have some judgment. Moreover, the Zhang family's intelligence network had always been reliable. Once his father finished reviewing the compiled reports, he should be able to make a reasonable judgment.
As he was thinking, the door to the conference hall slowly opened from the inside. Seeing the person leading the way out, Zhang Dong didn't hesitate and immediately followed. After turning down a corridor, Zhang Dong called out to the person.
"Oh, it's Young Master Zhang, is something the matter?"
Zhang Dong didn't have time to be polite with this person. "Right, just now inside, what was my dad's attitude?"
"This..." Hearing this, the person hesitated instantly. After all, just moments ago, in the conference hall, Zhang Ke had personally instructed everyone before they left. "This matter is of great importance, so I hope everyone present can keep their mouths shut and maintain secrecy."
Consequently, the person looked troubled. "Young Master Zhang, the Chairman instructed that this cannot be spoken of."
Zhang Dong wasn't a completely useless weakling. In this situation, he could only make an exception. "Alright," he said, raising a finger and sternly warning, "You can choose not to speak, but I'd advise you to pray for yourself regarding the matters on your accounts last month. No one knows."
"This!" The person's face instantly turned pale. Amidst his shock, there was even more fear. He hadn't expected Zhang Dong to know even this. At this point, he couldn't afford to hesitate any longer. Seeing this, the person looked at Zhang Dong and decided to take a risk.
"Young Master, come here." The person pulled Zhang Dong into a deserted emergency stairwell before speaking. "Young Master, the Chairman said the information is accurate. That Lü Feng fellow does indeed show many signs of expanding his influence, and the Taidong Group is his first target. Currently, this kid calls all the shots within the Taidong Group. Originally, the Taidong Group was managed by Lin Dong's eldest son, Lin Feng, but judging by the current situation, a major change is likely not far off."
"What?" Zhang Dong's mind felt as if it had been struck by lightning. "Did you guys really investigate thoroughly?"
The person in front of him didn't understand what Zhang Dong meant by this. Having had his leverage seized by Zhang Dong, how could he dare to speak carelessly? "Young Master, we compiled everything according to the clues passed down. We wouldn't dare to be negligent."
"If that's the case, then my father agreed to deal with Lü Feng." The person in front of him remained silent.
Zhang Dong immediately turned away, but he wasn't going to find his father now. He had originally hoped his father would make a reasonable judgment based on the clues. Now, it seemed almost impossible. These clues hadn't calmed his father, Zhang Ke, down at all; instead, they had only intensified his resolve. At this point, if he went to his father now, even if he talked his tongue off, it would be useless. Now, he had to find another way.
Zhang Dong's pace was swift. Since he could remember, he had probably never walked so fast. He arrived at an elevator and pressed the button for the basement. He was heading straight for his reserved parking spot. However, before he could reach that relatively secluded corner, Zhang Dong suddenly sensed that the air around him had become somewhat unusual. This strange atmosphere was rapidly approaching like a thick cloud. Zhang Dong's brows immediately furrowed, and at the same time, he quickly turned around.
Indeed, behind him, a few bodyguards in suits had appeared at some point. Zhang Dong recognized them at a glance as being from his father's side. Seeing this, Zhang Dong couldn't help but let out a cold chuckle. Then, he shouted loudly, "What do you want?"
One of the leaders stepped forward, separating himself from the group. His voice was calm. "We are all acting on the Chairman's orders. We are here with no intention of harming you, Young Master. The Chairman said these days are unusual, and for your safety, we request that you voluntarily return with us. We will be responsible for your daily life for the next few days!"
Zhang Ke's actions were clearly a way to prevent him from going to the Lin family to find Lü Feng. "Get out of my way!" Relying on his status as the Zhang family's young master, Zhang Dong's eyes darkened, and his voice boomed. "If you don't move, I'll take action. Don't blame me if I'm not polite."
However, he was, after all, a refined gentleman. How could he be a match for these bodyguards who had undergone extensive training, with their punches ingrained in their minds? Before Zhang Dong could finish his sentence, one of the bodyguards, hidden behind a pillar, struck with lightning speed. With a precise chop to the back of his neck, Zhang Dong's eyelids rolled back, and he immediately fainted.
Meanwhile, for Zhang Ke, two hours passed quickly. After a simple meal, he had invited key figures from the Southeast City business community to his villa, as per Dong Hua's suggestion. Now, according to the intelligence from the Lin family's informants, his previous concerns about Dong Hua were perhaps excessive. Granted, his godson had his own reasons for instigating this, and the benefits for him would undoubtedly be significant if this succeeded. But what did it matter? He wasn't losing anything. Why wouldn't he do something that was a win-win situation for both parties?
On the second floor of the villa, in a high-ceilinged living room adorned with crystal chandeliers, Zhang Ke took his seat at the head of the table. As the guests settled in, Zhang Ke cleared his throat and, pointing to Dong Hua seated beside him, began to introduce him with a touch of flattery. "This is my godson, and also the current influential figure of the Dong family, Dong Hua!"
Dong Hua politely rose and then bowed sincerely to the assembled guests of varying ages. This move caused a few of the attendees to feel a hint of bewilderment. Before they came here, Zhang Ke had only mentioned a business seminar and a simple gathering of old friends. Consequently, some of those who couldn't control their mouths began to murmur.