Chapter 1038: The Mask-Changing Mastery!
Finally, Zhong Fei decided to go and apologize to Hao Jian…
First, he said goodbye to Madison, then hurriedly left the hotel, driving his car, and sped towards the government office building.
To apologize to Hao Jian, he needed to know Hao Jian's whereabouts, or where he was staying. Previously, because of his complacency, he thought Hao Jian could not outmatch him, so he did not pay much attention.
Now, after receiving a call from the governor, he finally realized who is really in charge of Hua City. Even the governor said that the people in Hua City wouldn't listen to him, indicating that they listen to Hao Jian!
When did this guy become so influential?!
The uncertain expression clouded Zhong Fei's face when he drove the car out of the hotel, only to be stunned by the scene before him…
Various cars were honking constantly, yet not moving an inch forward…
"Damn! I actually forgot about this!"
Driving out with his car, Zhong Fei then realized that Hua City was already paralyzed! Whether it's traffic or anything else, everything was paralyzed. His car was practically useless!
"Do I have to walk?!"
The distance from here to the government office building was at least four to five kilometers, and if he had to walk there, it would take at least one or two hours. By then, it might be too late for anything!
For a moment, Zhong Fei found himself in an awkward situation. His car couldn't move down the streets on either side. Moreover, as the mayor, even if he could drive, he shouldn't do so.
After all, if the citizens found out, it would negatively impact his reputation.
"Putt, putt, putt…"
Just then, a motorcycle suddenly passed by in front of him…
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"Young Master Hao, the matters are settled!"
In Spice Ginger's office, Hao Jian sat leisurely on the sofa, listening to Spice Ginger's report.
"The director of the traffic bureau, the director of the power bureau, and several other bureau directors have all restrained their staff, allowing our people to take full control. The city bureau said that everything will be according to your discretion!"
"And per your request, we've divided our two hundred brothers into fifty groups on standby. If anything happens anywhere, we will rush there at the first moment!"
Fighting with Zhong Fei was okay, Hao Jian didn't mind, but he didn't want to involve ordinary people in these matters. Their lives and struggles were different and not on the same level.
Thus, he intentionally minimized the impact on ordinary people, as they were simply affected.
"Deploy more people, if necessary, borrow some from Lin Nantian and let them pitch in…"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Spice Ginger nodded. Truth be told, because of Hao Jian's massive operation this time, his manpower was indeed insufficient. He was also worried about discussing this with Hao Jian, unexpectedly, Hao Jian had already anticipated these issues, thus he didn't refuse.
"Young Master Hao, do you think Zhong Fei will really come to apologize to you?"
After arranging the tasks for his men, he pulled up a chair, sat in front of Hao Jian, pondered for a moment, and asked.
"He will!"
A calm voice came out of Hao Jian's mouth, and the arc at the corner of his mouth revealed absolute confidence. This time he stirred things up in Hua City so much, those old guys should have received the news by now. If they don't react in some way, it wouldn't be their character.
Moreover, just a few hours ago, he had sent the genuine "The Song of Everlasting Regret" to the Capital City. This time he provided them with such great merit, if they plan to ignore the matter, they might worry whether he truly intends to give them this piece.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz!"
"What is it?"
Just as Hao Jian finished speaking, Spice Ginger suddenly received a call from downstairs. After listening, his face showed a strange expression, glanced at Hao Jian, and said, "Young Master Hao, Zhong Fei is here…"
"Haha, I thought it would be a few hours later, turns out it's quite early…"
Upon hearing this news, Hao Jian's eyes slightly narrowed and he laughed softly. However, when this sentence reached Spice Ginger's ears, he couldn't help but shake his head.
By now it's already dinner time, yet Young Master Hao considers it early. Shaking his head secretly, Spice Ginger let it go, anyway, these matters were handled by Young Master Hao, he only needed to execute his orders.
"Let them come up!"
The same words, in different places, with different identities!
Maybe even Zhong Fei himself didn't expect that the way he treated Hao Jian this afternoon would be so quickly returned to him?!
"Let Zhong Fei come up!"
Spice Ginger nodded, casually said into the phone, and then hung up.
This time, Zhong Fei's speed surprised Hao Jian. After all, the entire Hua City was caught in a traffic jam crisis right now, and Hao Jian knew the hotel where Zhong Fei was staying in Madison.
The hotel was some distance away from Spice Ginger's office building. Even by car, considering the traffic situation, it would probably take five or six hours.
Even walking would take three to four hours, plus the time needed to find his current location, which would also take some time.
Yet unexpectedly, he arrived by seven in the evening...
He had already planned to go back to sleep by ten...
"Young Master Hao!"
This time when Zhong Fei arrived, he had completely changed his demeanor, full of respect and flattery. That shout upon entering the door, if one didn't know their relationship, one would really think this was a subordinate showing respect to a boss...
Unfortunately, Hao Jian and Spice Ginger, present at the scene, were crystal clear about their relationship.
With a faint glance at Zhong Fei, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and Hao Jian sneered, "Mayor Zhong, what brings you here?"
Hao Jian did not show arrogance in front of Zhong Fei, his tone was indifferent, as if he neither expected nor cared about Zhong Fei's arrival.
Hearing Hao Jian's tone, although Zhong Fei was angry inside, he dared not show it on the surface. He was, after all, ordered by the governor himself to come and apologize to Hao Jian.
In this situation, no matter how much anger he harbored inside, he had to suppress it. If Hao Jian sensed his hostility, no words would be needed, he'd be directly kicked out.
Thus, he wouldn't be able to fulfill the governor's order, and his official hat would not be secure.
No matter how much Hao Jian disregarded him, Zhong Fei still tried his best to smile, quickly taking out a pile of documents from his briefcase, respectfully placing them on Hao Jian's desk, and said, "Young Master Hao, these are the government's approvals. I have already returned those few factories to you."
"The investigations we conducted before were all rumors! And the guy who was investigating the issues at Young Master Hao's factories has already been arrested by me!"
"Please be assured, Young Master Hao, I have already used the government's name to let the citizens know about this and cleared the Shu Ya Group's name!"
"I wonder if Young Master Hao is satisfied with my actions?"
Upon hearing this, Hao Jian and Spice Ginger exchanged a glance, casually tossing the documents to Spice Ginger, and chuckled, "Spice Ginger, keep these approvals. If there are any issues with our factory in the future, just go find Mayor Zhong, I'm sure he'll know what to do..."
"Yes, yes! As long as you say the word, Young Master Hao, I'll go through fire and water for you!"
Upon hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Zhong Fei's face. As long as Hao Jian accepted, there was hope. At the same time, he discovered a problem, that is, Hao Jian liked flattery... *****With a slight roll of his eyes, he immediately said, "Young Master Hao, this time, I was foolish. I shouldn't have partnered with that old guy Madison, nor should I have believed him and sold the factories to him!"
"That old man, trying to tempt me with various benefits. But I thought, I'm a son of the people, I absolutely can't do that, so I refused him on the spot!"
"But who knew, that old guy had a very strong subordinate who threatened me to sign the factories over to him..."
Zhong Fei's words grew more excited, and as he went on, his curses became harsher, emotionally charged. If one didn't know this guy's character, Hao Jian would really believe his words.
These words might fool a child, but here, no one is an idiot...
Flattery of this level, Hao Jian has heard it countless times, so he paid it no mind, smiling as he looked at Zhong Fei, wanting to see how far this guy could go...
Yet oddly, as Zhong Fei spoke for a while, he suddenly found the office very quiet, then regained his senses, just in time to see Hao Jian's smiling yet icy gaze.
"Young Master Hao! Spare me!"
Seeing that look, Zhong Fei could no longer care about flattery or dignity, let it all go to hell!
"I... I was foolish, foolish for a moment! Please spare me!"
Seeing Zhong Fei like this, the smile on Hao Jian's face deepened, with a light laugh, full of disdain and sarcasm, he said, "I think Mayor Zhong, you've inherited a great national art!"
"Where did you learn the art of changing faces? Why do you change faces faster than I flip through books?"
"Spice Ginger, have you ever heard of it?"
As he said this, Hao Jian also turned his head, looking at Spice Ginger, who was almost hypnotized by Zhong Fei's words.
"Huh?"
Hearing Hao Jian call him, Spice Ginger quickly snapped out of it, wiped his mouth, glanced at Zhong Fei, and chuckled, "Young Master Hao, never heard of it!"