Chapter 1036: Share Some Good News...
"Hao Jian, what should we do? That guy still won't pay back..."
Outside the office building, Yuan Shanshan turned her head to look at Hao Jian, her eyes shining with a hint of helplessness. Although she had guessed this outcome, she was still quite upset.
You, the mayor, are truly shameless. If we expose his behavior, I'm afraid he'd be driven out of office by public outcry the next day, wouldn't he?
But it seemed like Hao Jian had no intention of doing that. In fact, he looked as if he was enjoying the process. She wondered if it was her illusion.
"Competing with me? No one can win against me. He thinks he can challenge me because he has Madison's support. I'll show him that his so-called reliable backing can abandon him in the blink of an eye!"
Hao Jian reached out and ruffled Yuan Shanshan's hair, chuckling lightly. His gaze gradually lifted to the office building, those deep eyes carrying a faint chill.
"What do you plan to do?"
Hao Jian's words caused Yuan Shanshan's racing heart to gradually calm down. She nodded gently.
"I'll first take you back to the company, leave the rest to me! You and Shu Ya should handle the company's affairs well. At such a critical juncture, ensure nothing goes wrong..."
"Those employees are unaware of my plans. With the factory reclaimed by the government and Zhong Fei's announcement about counterfeit goods, our Shu Ya Group's reputation suddenly dropped."
"To prevent excessive worry among employees leading them to leave, it's crucial to stabilize their morale first!"
Hao Jian stroked his chin and chuckled lightly. At this moment, they reached the parking area, got into the car, and drove to Shu Ya Group.
In these matters, Shu Ya actually has a better understanding than Hao Jian. It's just that she currently has few people on hand to deal with these issues, as many are on business trips abroad. Otherwise, such a big mess wouldn't have occurred.
Many consumers are processing returns at Shu Ya Group's various stores. Those stores also need management staff to follow up. For a while, Shu Ya Group operated like a high-speed machine, running nonstop!
After all, Zhong Fei had issued the notice about Shu Ya Group selling counterfeit goods. In this situation, the herd mentality among people had a significant effect. Seeing others going to Shu Ya Group's stores for returns, they worried whether they had counterfeit goods in hand and followed the "trend" to process their returns.
As for the returnees, Shu Ya Group accepted them all. Some of the jewelry were discontinued items from Shu Ya Group, things with significant collectible value.
Now, returned at low prices, it indeed seemed profitable. Although the company visibly experienced a continual outflow of funds, they practically converted the funds back into valuable tangible assets.
"Go ahead! Your hard work is much appreciated!"
After dropping Yuan Shanshan at the Group's entrance, Hao Jian smiled faintly.
Yuan Shanshan nodded, took a few steps, but suddenly turned around, giving Hao Jian a thorough look. Her eyes flickered, "Hao Jian, could you wear different clothes when going out in the future? Always wearing such cheap stuff, don't you think it gives people an excuse to talk?"
"I remember your wardrobe has many high-end clothes. It seems you've never touched them... and the ones I bought for you, you haven't worn either!"
Especially the last point made Yuan Shanshan angry. Hao Jian has good clothes, and she gifted him quite a few too, yet he insists on wearing washed-out clothes every day...
"Hehe, got it!"
Hao Jian casually waved his hand dismissively at Yuan Shanshan's words, chuckled, and hit the accelerator, speeding off.
"That guy!"
Seeing Hao Jian flee, Yuan Shanshan was amused and a bit angry. She snorted, gathered her bag, and entered Shu Ya Group.
"This outfit is really comfortable... Why force me to wear those awkward clothes?" Hao Jian grumbled at his attire, showing a helpless look. Such loose and comfortable clothes gave him immense freedom of movement — useful in fights, ensuring his movements weren't hindered.
Those clothes costing tens of thousands, not only restricted his arm movements but would tear apart if too much force was exerted...
Such clothes were better left unworn...
Unable to figure it out, Hao Jian let it go, took out his phone, and dialed Spice Ginger.
"Young Master Hao!"
"Spice Ginger, the negotiation failed..."
Hao Jian's words made Spice Ginger's gaze suddenly freeze, speaking in a serious tone, "So what do you mean?"
"Block all entrances and exits, power plants, and key points of Hua City. There's no need for me to list them one by one, is there? This time, I want you to paralyze Hua City!"
Hao Jian's indifferent tone carried no trace of emotion, his calm demeanor making Spice Ginger's face tense, this time Hao Jian was serious!
Such an order would directly turn the entire Hua City into a place isolated from the world!
"I want Zhong Fei to understand that this Hua City is not for him to decide, this is also a signal to those in the Capital City, if they don't resolve this Zhong Fei for me, I'll directly lock down Hua City completely!"
The corners of his mouth slowly curved into a smile, Hao Jian's actions were first to put Zhong Fei in an awkward position, secondly, to let those in the Capital City know that even if they want the manager of Hua City to take office, they must give me someone obedient. If he is unwise, then I can't be blamed for being ruthless.
Thirdly, and most importantly, it is to let Madison know his current predicament! Hua City is his territory, to act recklessly on his turf and think of escaping, will not be that easy!
"Hehe, Young Master Hao, I understand!"
Upon hearing this, Spice Ginger also chuckled, and immediately after Hao Jian hung up the phone, he ordered his subordinates to handle these matters, this time, Spice Ginger was going to do something big!
Since Hao Jian had already said he wanted to cripple Hua City, he could proceed without any scruples, just like Zhong Fei had Madison backing him, he also had Hao Jian's support!
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On Spice Ginger's side, operations were already in full swing due to Hao Jian's orders, while on Zhong Fei's side, he had just finished his tryst with his female secretary, arranging his clothes, completely unaware of the changes beginning in Hua City.
Instead, he picked up a cigar, whistling triumphantly while puffing away, this time he had thwarted Hao Jian, he couldn't be happier.
"Let's give Madison the good news first..."
After finishing his cigar, Zhong Fei suddenly remembered something important, instinctively picked up his phone, but when the phone came near his face, his eyes flickered.
Just like that, calling Madison, would that guy think I am disrespectful to him? If he really has that idea, it wouldn't work...
"It's better to pay a visit in person, this also shows my respect for him..."
Although it's a fact he reluctantly admitted, Madison's status is indeed several times more noble than his, at present, he still needs Madison's backing, without Madison's background, he wouldn't even know if he would suddenly die while walking on the street someday.
Like this, he directly grabbed the suit beside him, gave a few instructions to the slightly flushed secretary, and left the office building in haste, got into his exclusive vehicle, racing toward the hotel where Madison was staying.
And just as he was leaving the office building, Spice Ginger's actions had already unfolded, he had dispatched people to blockade all the entrances of Hua City, and those highway entrances were personally handled by Spice Ginger, directly blocking all the barriers on the road, preventing any vehicles from entering or leaving.
And these were just the beginning.
To completely paralyze a city, even with Spice Ginger's means, would still require about an hour and a half. The relationships involved are quite complex.
Now Spice Ginger was rushing between handling these relationships, making one call after another, fortunately, these guys were sensible enough, as soon as they heard it was Hao Jian's order, they immediately agreed without hesitation.
As for Mayor Zhong Fei's thoughts, they hadn't even considered them. In Hua City, they were clearer than the arrogant Zhong Fei about Hao Jian's influence.
After all, when they were in power, Zhong Fei was somewhere in some small place scheming with people.
"Mr. Madison, that's how it is..."
Before Madison, Zhong Fei reported the situation respectfully, not only transferring the factory under Madison's wing but also the matter of letting Hao Jian hit a wall.
"Haha! Good!"
Upon hearing this, Madison's aged face revealed a smile, considering he had thought of many ways to deal with Hao Jian, it was unexpectedly useful the mayor had some effect.
"Dan'er, get the gift for the mayor."
Gesturing to Dan'er beside him, Madison said, Dan'er nodded upon hearing this, then turned to the table not far away, pulled out a drawer, and took out a bank card.
"This card has two hundred thousand, Mayor, you just need to present this card at any bank to withdraw the money inside..."
As soon as Dan'er placed the bank card in front of Zhong Fei, Madison's aged face twitched, flashing a smile, and said.
"How could I accept this? Serving Mr. Madison is what I should do!"
Saying words of refusal, yet his hands quickly pocketed the bank card, and the excitement in his eyes was clear to see.