"Anyway, I've made up my mind. You're not a threat to the central government for now, but more effort will be needed to persuade you to stand with us on our side." Tang Zhao Xin flips a card at Zhang Qin Feng, which belonged to a particular individual.
[General Secretary of Nanzhou Province]
[Chen Guang]
[1717-47576777]
"Make sure you call him if you think you're going to make something big again. At least, he'll know it's from you." Tang Zhao Xin said. Although she's here to complete her mission, there's another special request from the ruler of Nanzhou Province.
That's regardless of effort, try to bring Zhang Qin Feng and him in touch.
As the top official of the Nanzhou Province, with Changzhou, Guangzhou, and Nanzhou under his leadership, having one more ally is better than making another enemy out of influential individuals.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving. You guys can continue with your own private discussions. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing you more often, be it as an agent, or a woman." Tang Zhao Xin gently shuts the door leading outside.
Her words confused the four of them, but they understand the meaning behind it. She'll be coming over on behalf of her superior often.
"Xiao Feng, who's card is that?" Yue Han asked. Only government officials with a military or provincial background are authorized to put their country flags on the name card.
"Chen Guang," Zhang Qin Feng placed the card on the table for all of them to have a look.
They continue to bicker about everything else. Meanwhile, at the outside, Tang Zhao Xin breathed out the mouthful of air she's been holding. A stare from Zhang Qin Feng thoroughly sends her into alert, where the pores all over her body opened to felt the threatening air around her.
"I really hope I don't need to continue doing things like this," she complained softly. Seeing somebody like Zhang Qin Feng shortened her life by a few days, but as a woman, she felt that being with a man like him could protect her for a lifetime.
"Miss," the driver asked for her instruction.
"Go back to the Tang Family." she closed her eyes and relaxed slightly after giving instruction.
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...
"Xiao Feng, I hope you won't blame us all for bringing her without telling you." Yue Qiang asked for forgiveness because they came here with her without consulting him first.
"It's alright." Zhang Qin Feng made a hand signal, telling Yue Qiang to stop blaming himself. It wasn't a problem at all, in his own opinion.
Their discussion continued.
With a base price of 200,000 dollars for Cobra and 400,000 for Tigris, the total cost came up to be 42 million dollars. As for the weaponry like S-35r, Viper, and Plexus Tactical Shield, Zhang Qin Feng offered them a generous price of 3 million dollars.
In total, 45 million dollars is all spent on purchasing newer equipment for the police force. The remaining 15 million dollars allocated for them will be used as training, salary, and other expenses.
Of course, this will not be a one time order. Since the company belonged to Zhang Qin Feng himself, he's also allowed to loan the product out first, while waiting for his payment to come in the following year.
Truth to be told, 120 police vehicles are too undersized for them to protect the entire southern district. Even the east quarter, managed by the Tang Family, has its own department with no less than 1,000 vehicles for different purposes.
After Zhang Qin Feng promised them the next batch of vehicles will come a month later, they're at ease. With nothing else to talk about, Zhang Qin Feng treated them with a simple meal at the nearest village's restaurant before bidding farewell to them.
He rang the number written on the name card the first thing after he's returned to the General Store.
"Young Nephew Zhang," the voice of a middle-aged man in his fifties greeted Zhang Qin Feng once it's connected.
"Uncle Chen," Zhang Qin Feng followed. Since this government official already addressing him as a young nephew, it is polite to reply with a similar gesture. That's also why although they're speaking to each other for the first time, Zhang Qin Feng addressed him as an uncle.
"I've heard about you for so long. It is an honor to speak to a young hero like you. Did Xiao Tang cause any trouble to you on her arrival? If there's anything, just let me know," Chen Guang continued. Although it sounds humble and supportive, Zhang Qin Feng understands his meaning behind those words.
"How could it be called trouble? Her visit brings color to our boring place, so please reward her instead." Zhang Qin Feng replied. He has no idea that right now, Chen Guang is seated on a lounge chair, with Tang Zhao Xin standing by his side.
Because he's so impatient for Zhang Qin Feng's news, Chen Guang made a visit personally to the Tang Family. His visit makes the four prominent families gathered inside the Tang's Family Hall, patiently waiting for his words.
Zhang Qin Feng's reply made him takes another glance at Tang Zhao Xin. A smile followed, telling her that she did a good job here in bringing Chen Guang and Zhang Qin Feng closer.
"Young Nephew Zhang, if you have anything in the future, make sure to tell this Uncle Chen first. I'll make sure that fewer people will give you trouble."
"But in return, come and enjoy a cup of tea with me in the future. You can decide the time," Chen Guang laughed. He shows his delight through his tone on the call.
"I'll make sure to find a time and come to see Uncle Chen in person." Zhang Qin Feng also replied in a very polite way, although it was his first time.
"Good. A youngster like you should have many things to do, so go ahead and no need to bother with an old man like me," Chen Guang smiled. But he has no intention to keep Zhang Qin Feng with him on the call, so he randomly grabbed a reason for Zhang Qin Feng to excuse himself.
"Thank you, Uncle Chen. I'll go back to work first." Zhang Qin Feng disconnects the call as he walked up the stairs to the upper floor.
[If this man is your opponent instead of Xichen, you'll lose within a day in the Apocalypse]
Stein's harsh comment hits Zhang Qin Feng hard. But he knows it deep inside his mind, that making an enemy out of Chen Guang is the most terrible decision he could make. Even if he's managed to control the entire Apocalypse, he'll have to be humble before Chen Guang.
"Wake me up after 4 hours." Zhang Qin Feng ordered. He fell on the bed and sink into slumber almost instantly. Although there's no fighting from morning until now, it was more exhausting compared to not sleeping for a day or two.
[Noted]
Meanwhile, at the Tang Family.
"I'm sure all of you heard my call with this youth. From today onwards, I want nobody messing with him. If there's anyone failed to do as I say, don't blame me for wiping your family off from Changzhou." Chen Guang said. He made it clear to the five families here to not mess with Zhang Qin Feng in any way.
Not even his own two disciples hold that privileges.
"We've all understand. The five families of Changzhou will not stand against Zhang Qin Feng!" everyone bowed at Chen Guang, but some kept his word in their mind, but some not.
But soon, a reckless subordinate from the Tang Family rushed inside this hall with a cheerful voice.
"Eh?" he's staring at everyone while having no idea what's this all about.
"What are you so happy about?" Tang Long asked. This subordinate could die multiple times if stares can kill.
Oh! Reporting to Tang Patriarch, there's a gangster fight at the southern district just now. But all gangsters, no less than 150 people, are captured by four new police truck drove by their new police force."
"What? Four police trucks against 150 gangsters? Do you take me as a fool?"