Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 163 Zhong Xiaoai's Sudden Awakening! Gao Qiqiang's Comeback!

"Sis, you're amazing!"

"His face-changing speed is faster than his mother flipping through a book!"

"Come, come, I must toast you! Wishing you booming business in advance!"

Han Bingyan picked up her juice glass and gently clinked it against Zhong Xiaoai's.

"I've completely figured it out!"

"Since I can't make it in the system, I'll go out and do business."

"And when it comes to doing business, you can't afford to be enemies with money!"

After saying that, Zhong Xiaoai took a big gulp of juice.

With a clear goal in mind, my appetite seems to have improved as well.

Seeing Zhong Xiaoai eating with great relish, I was in a very good mood.

Han Bingyan took out her phone and found Zhao Ruilong's work phone number.

"President Zhao just came to our station for a meeting this morning, so he shouldn't have left Yanjing yet. How about I test the waters for you now?"

"Sure, and it would be best to be direct and make it clear that I want to do business with him and I want to see his reaction."

"Why don't you talk to him later?"

"No problem, I'm not afraid at all!"

Zhong Xiaoai looked indifferent.

Although I was still a little nervous.

The call was connected quickly.

Han Bingyan pressed the speakerphone button and placed the phone on the dining table.

"Mr. Zhao, this is Han. Is it a convenient time for you to talk now?"

"It's convenient. I haven't boarded the plane yet. Just tell me what you need."

"Here's the thing, our MP3 players are going to be launched ahead of schedule, right? My cousin Zhong Xiaoai tried them out and thought they were great, so she wants to order a batch from you."

"What? You...your cousin is Zhong Xiaoai?"

Before Han Bingyan could speak, Zhong Xiaoai interjected:

"Yes, Mr. Zhao, you didn't expect that, did you?"

"Something happened in my family, and I'm planning to resign from my government job and start my own business."

"I tried out your MP3 player and it's really great. I'm sure it will be a huge hit once it's officially released."

"So I plan to import a batch of goods to Yanjing as soon as possible. I wonder if you would be willing to do business with me?"

Zhong Xiaoai thought Zhao Ruilong would think about it for a long time.

The result was a prompt and decisive answer.

"Of course! But aren't you afraid of ordering too much stock in advance, only to find that my product isn't selling well and I end up losing money?"

Zhong Xiaoai laughed and said, "What am I afraid of? If you, President Zhao, are willing to spend a lot of money on research and development and invest heavily in marketing, why would I be afraid of taking risks?"

"Okay, then resign and come to Jingzhou. We can discuss the cooperation in person, and I'll definitely give you the best price!"

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Zhao. I'll come to Jingzhou to see you in a few days!"

"No problem, we look forward to your arrival!"

……

Airport VIP lounge.

Zhao Ruilong hung up the phone, his brows furrowed.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Has Zhong Xiaoai gone mad, or am I hallucinating?"

"Her father, Zhong Zhengguo, and husband, Hou Liangping, were arrested for colluding with Cai Chenggong in corruption."

"The case was only officially filed today, and she just finished her detention and investigation. Is she already thinking of resigning to start a business?"

"Does she genuinely not know the real reason behind this, or is she simply looking to start a business and make money?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Ruilong gave a cold smile.

"Who cares? As long as I don't have to pay on credit, I'll sell to you if you pay me. Do you think I'm afraid of any tricks you, Zhong Xiaoai, are up to?"

Another cell phone rang.

Zhao Ruilong quickly answered the call.

"Hey Xiao Ke, I've arrived. I've already passed through security and am just waiting to board."

"I'll only be in Jinghai for a day or two, then I'll head back to Jingzhou. Well, you'd better hurry up and get home as soon as possible!"

Not long after I hung up the phone, the boarding announcement came on.

More than two hours later.

The plane landed safely at Jinghai Airport.

Du Bozhong and Secretary Wang arrived at the exit early to wait.

Seeing Zhao Ruilong pull his suitcase out, Secretary Wang was overjoyed and waved repeatedly.

Previously, when Zhong Zhengguo led a team to Jinghai, he made things difficult for Zhao Lidong at every turn, which made Secretary Wang both angry and anxious, but helpless.

Zhao Ruilong quickly seized the opportunity presented by Zhong Zhengguo's collusion with Cai Chenggong in embezzlement and brought Zhong Zhengguo down in one fell swoop.

This not only solved a major problem for Zhao Lidong, but also gave Secretary Wang a sense of relief.

So when he saw Zhao Ruilong, he was naturally very excited.

After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them quickly set off for the hotel.

Zhao Lidong and his wife had booked a private room in advance and arranged a welcome dinner.

Seeing his beloved nephew walk in, Zhao Lidong was so happy that he quickly got up and went to greet him.

"You've worked hard, Ruilong!"

"This battle was won beautifully!"

Zhao Lidong affectionately took Zhao Ruilong's hand and patted the back of his hand repeatedly.

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "It was mainly due to good luck. They deliberately went to their deaths, otherwise how could it have gone so smoothly?"

"Besides good luck, it's also because you did a good job."

Zhao Lidong let go, turned around, and put his arm around Zhao Ruilong's shoulder as they took their seats.

This dinner, which resembled a victory celebration, was naturally enjoyed in a relaxed and pleasant manner.

The time was almost up.

Du Bozhong seized the opportunity during a pause in the conversation and reminded him with a smile:

"Ruilong, Xiaosheng knows you're in Jinghai and wants to meet up with you tonight."

Zhao Ruilong was stunned for a moment.

I almost forgot, after I dealt with Zhong Zhengguo, I went to Yanjing and left Du Bozhong in Linjiang Province.

An MP3 music player is planned for early release.

So he was asked to expand the distribution channels in Linjiang Province.

Because they had close cooperation with the Gao family in the business of mobile phones and internet cafes.

Du Bozhong naturally came to Jinghai and discussed a collaboration with Gao Qisheng to sell MP3 players.

"Okay, let's call it a day then."

Zhao Ruilong raised his wine glass and stood up to toast his second uncle and aunt.

Where are you going later? Do you need a car to take you?

Zhao Lidong asked with a kind smile.

"No need, Lao Du and I will just take a taxi there."

After finishing his drink, Zhao Ruilong turned to ask:

"Oh right, where did Gao Qisheng invite us to meet up?"

"Of course it's his brother's Bai Jinhan Club!"

"Bai Jinhan?"

Zhao Ruilong was stunned.

"What's wrong, Ruilong? Do you know this club? It used to be the place of Xu Jiang, a big shot in the Jinghai underworld. After he committed a crime and died, it was auctioned off by the court and bought by Chen Tai of the Construction Group, who then gave it to his godson, Gao Qiqiang..."

Zhao Lidong's introduction is unnecessary.

Having watched the original drama, Zhao Ruilong is naturally very familiar with Bai Jinhan.

I knew that it was not only the most upscale nightclub in Jinghai City.

They also knew that it was the beginning of Gao Qisheng's downfall.

Originally known as the strongest strategist, he was caught up in Bai Jinhan's indulgence in pleasure.

His elder brother, Gao Qiqiang, never forgets to study, and can almost recite Sun Tzu's Art of War from memory.

Gao Qisheng, who was insecure and sensitive due to poverty since childhood, became unambitious after becoming rich.

In the original drama, on his birthday night, Tang Xiaohu secretly reminded Gao Qiqiang that Gao Qisheng had signed contracts worth hundreds of thousands of yuan with Bai Jinhan in just one month.

What does several hundred thousand mean in the early 2000s?

That's enough to buy two apartments in Jinghai.

That means he spends ten to twenty thousand yuan every day on Platinum Han.

Wouldn't that make him a spendthrift?

It's no wonder that his intelligence declined later on, given how much he indulged in pleasure.

By 2006, PHS phones were almost obsolete, but he still had hundreds of thousands of them in stock, and no one wanted them even if he gave them away for free.

In an attempt to cover his losses, the arrogant and overconfident man took a desperate gamble and turned to drug trafficking, which inevitably led to his demise.

Before he died, he helped his older brother by killing Li Xiang, the captain of the city's criminal investigation team, and then helped Gao Qiqiang get involved with Zhao Lidong.

It was only 2001, and the Little Smart (小灵通) was a wildly popular product.

The Longxing PHS phones manufactured by Huilong Electronics have always been in short supply.

Gao Qisheng, who benefited from the era's dividends, also partnered to open the Huilong chain of internet cafes.

He earns even more money than in the original drama, and is probably at the peak of his career now. He wouldn't risk drug trafficking because of huge losses.

of course.

Zhao Lidong was trying to be helpful, so Zhao Ruilong naturally pretended to suddenly understand.

"So Bai Jinhan's business belongs to the Gao brothers!"

"Then let's go to Baijinhan for a drink and some karaoke, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"

Zhao Lidong burst into laughter.

"Oh, my dear nephew!"

"It's just singing and drinking, what's wrong with that?"

"Besides, what's wrong with trying something else?"

"Don't forget your second uncle, I am the clerk of law and politics in Jinghai!"

"Who has the guts to target you in a prostitution crackdown?"

Zhao Ruilong shook his head repeatedly.

"No, no, no, I have no interest in nightclub girls. You don't need to worry about me getting caught in a prostitution raid!"

"Since you're not playing, what are you worried about? Go ahead and relax, no one will cause trouble at the Gao brothers' place!"

Zhao Lidong chuckled and patted Zhao Ruilong on the shoulder, then leaned close to his ear and whispered:

"After Xu Jiang and Bai Jiangbo died, Gao Qiqiang is now the underground boss of Jinghai."

“He used to be a fishmonger on Old Factory Street, a true grassroots guy. After his turnaround, he became much more gentle than Xu Jiang.”

"But you still need to be careful when you interact with them, since they're involved in organized crime and gangs."

Zhao Ruilong nodded slightly.

I remember reading movie reviews.

Many people have compared Zhao Ruilong, the villain in "In the Name of the People," with Gao Qiqiang, the villain in "The Rampage."

This includes their assets, businesses, backgrounds, and so on.

Many people believe that if Gao Qiqiang were in Jingzhou, he would be unable to turn his life around.

His painstaking efforts to curry favor with Zhao Lidong are no match for Ding Yizhen, who ran away as soon as the show "In the Name of the People" started airing.

Therefore, if Zhao Ruilong is willing, he can cultivate many Gao Qiqiangs as his underlings.

now.

He had transmigrated into the body of Zhao Ruilong.

I'm about to go to Baijinhan to see Gao Qisheng.

Knowing that he was coming, Gao Qiqiang, who was both the elder brother and the boss, would definitely come to see him.

Zhao Ruilong was somewhat looking forward to this meeting.

I'm very curious how the Gao brothers will treat this young master from Handong.

After a while.

Zhao Ruilong and Du Bozhong took a taxi from the hotel and headed straight for Bai Jinhan.

"Hey Xiao Sheng, Mr. Zhao and I have already set off and should be here in about five minutes!"

"Okay, Brother Du, we'll be right at the door to greet you!"

Zhao Ruilong silently looked out the window.

Jinghai, although the second largest city in Linjiang Province, was only established in 2001.

So the city hasn't yet seen skyscrapers rise up, and the streets aren't bustling with traffic.

Looking around, the buildings on both sides of the street are mostly in the typical 1990s style.

The building is not tall, the electrical wires are messy, and the various neon signs are dazzling.

The taxi turned off the street and headed towards an imposing standalone building.

Zhao Ruilong couldn't help but frown slightly.

On either side of the gate stood a long row of 'beautiful women' in high-heeled cheongsams and a row of men in black suits.

The presentation was quite impressive!

The Gao brothers, dressed formally, stood at the main entrance, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

When the car stopped, Du Bozhong put down 100 yuan, immediately got out of the car and opened the back seat door.

"Mr. Zhao, it's been a long time! Welcome to Baijinhan!"

Wearing gold-rimmed glasses, Gao Qisheng was all smiles and very polite.

Zhao Ruilong got out of the car with a smile and shook hands with Gao Qisheng.

"Mr. Zhao, this is my elder brother, Gao Qiqiang."

"He is my older brother, one of the most important relatives in my world."

“My parents passed away early. He worked hard, getting up early and working late at the old factory street market to sell fish and raise my sister and me…”

Before Gao Qisheng could finish speaking, Gao Qiqiang, with a simple and honest smile, stretched out his hands and stepped forward to greet him.

"Hello, Mr. Zhao. I have long admired your name. It is truly an honor for me, Gao Qiqiang, to meet you today!"

Gao Qiqiang said this from the bottom of his heart.

The person before me is none other than the beloved son of Zhao Lichun, the Secretary of the Hantong Province!

Moreover, his second uncle, Zhao Lidong, was the political and legal secretary of Jinghai City.

It wasn't easy for Gao Qiqiang to curry favor with even a minor director.

Now I see such powerful and influential scions of noble families.

Of course, it's an incredible stroke of luck!

Zhao Ruilong grasped Gao Qiqiang's hand and smiled calmly:

"I've long admired your name!"

"It's truly remarkable that someone could rise from a fishmonger to become the deputy general manager of Jinghai Construction Group!"

Gao Qiqiang could not hide his excitement.

"Mr. Zhao, you flatter me too much! Please, please come inside!"

"We have prepared a few small entertainments for you. Welcome to our event!"