He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

Meanwhile, Zhou Ran and Wang Wenli returned to the company. Wang Wenli, beaming with pride, hurriedly reported to Zhou Ran: "President Zhou, everything's done. Those guys were scared out of their wits, and Zhao Wenhao got a real beating."

Zhou Ran nodded slightly: "That's right. Old Wang, I've always trusted you to get things done. But we still need to be careful with this, after all, Zhao Guangming is not an easy character to deal with."

Wang Wenli smiled and said, "President Zhou, please rest assured, I have made all the arrangements. Even if Zhao Guangming wants to investigate, he will definitely not be able to find out about us."

Zhou Ran nodded in satisfaction: "That's good. By the way, how's the investigation going with that kid who hit me? Have you found out anything about him?"

Wang Wenli's expression changed slightly: "President Zhou, that kid's name is Qian Wen, and he's a student at Sishui High School. But his family background seems to be quite ordinary; his parents are both ordinary office workers."

"Oh? A kid from an ordinary family dares to be so arrogant?" Zhou Ran frowned. "Looks like he doesn't know what death means! Old Wang, find a chance to teach him a lesson again, let him know what the consequences are for offending me, Zhou Ran!"

Wang Wenli replied, "Yes! Don't worry, President Zhou, I will definitely handle it well." A sinister glint flashed in his eyes, clearly indicating that he had already made Qian Wen a key target for rectification.

……

In the days that followed, Zhang Beixing and Fang Shu lived in constant fear. They dared not tell their parents what had happened and could only suffer in silence. Zhao Wenhao also disappeared from school, reportedly taking a long leave to recuperate at home.

But Zhang Beixing knew in his heart that this matter was far from over. Those men in black hadn't been caught yet, and Zhou Ran certainly wouldn't let it go easily. He knew he had to find a way to resolve this issue, otherwise his and his sister's safety would be jeopardized.

So he began to inquire about Zhou Ran's background and sphere of influence, hoping to find his weaknesses or a breakthrough. However, to his disappointment, Zhou Ran's position in the business world was secure, and he had a group of confidants and thugs under his command, making it almost impossible to touch him.

Zhang Beixing fell into deep thought. He knew this matter couldn't be rushed and required careful planning. So he began to devise a long-term strategy, strengthening his and his sister's security on the one hand, and seeking opportunities to collect evidence of Zhou Ran's crimes on the other, hoping to use it to bring him down.

But just as he was making his plans, an unexpected piece of news disrupted them...

One afternoon, Zhang Beixing sat in his study at home, his computer screen filled with information about Zhou Ran's company and various news reports. His brows were furrowed, and his fingers unconsciously tapped the table, clearly lost in thought.

Suddenly, the silence was broken by the ringing of a cell phone. Zhang Beixing glanced at the caller ID; it was an unfamiliar number. He hesitated for a moment, then answered the phone.

"Hello, is this Mr. Zhang Beixing?" A strange male voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Yes, that's me. And who are you?" Zhang Beixing asked warily.

“Hello, Mr. Zhang. I’m Li Qiang, a friend of Zhao Wenhao. I’ve heard about what’s happened recently and thought we could perhaps have a talk.” Li Qiang’s voice was calm, but Zhang Beixing sensed something unusual in it.

A glint of light flashed in Zhang Beixing's eyes: "What do you want to talk about? Is there anything you want to tell me?"

“Yes, Mr. Zhang. I know what kind of person Zhou Ran is, and I know he won’t let you off easily. But if we can join forces, we might have a chance to deal with him.” Li Qiang’s tone revealed firmness and determination.

Zhang Beixing's heart skipped a beat: "Join forces? Why would you think of joining forces with me?"

“Because I can see that you, Mr. Zhang, are no ordinary person. You have keen insight and extraordinary wisdom, and I believe that only you can help us get rid of Zhou Ran’s entanglement.” Li Qiang’s voice was full of sincerity and pleading.

Zhang Beixing was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Do you know? This matter is very dangerous; one wrong move and you could get yourself into trouble."

“I know, but I’m not afraid. I’ve had enough of Zhou Ran’s oppression and threats, and I don’t want to go on like this anymore. I believe that as long as we work together, we can definitely bring him to justice!” Li Qiang’s voice was full of determination and courage.

Zhang Beixing took a deep breath: "Alright, I'm willing to talk to you. But we must be careful and not let Zhou Ran discover our plan."

"Understood, Mr. Zhang. I will be careful." Li Qiang breathed a sigh of relief; he knew he had come to the right person.

The two agreed on a time and place to meet, then hung up the phone. Zhang Beixing sat in his study, gazing at the sky outside the window, his heart filled with determination and hope. He knew this struggle would be extremely difficult and dangerous, but he was prepared to bring Zhou Ran to justice no matter what!

……

The meeting place was a secluded coffee shop. Zhang Beixing pushed open the door and immediately saw Li Qiang sitting in the corner. He walked over, sat down, and ordered a coffee.

"Mr. Zhang, you've arrived," Li Qiang said, standing up.

"Yes, please sit down." Zhang Beixing gestured for him to sit. "Do you have any plans or ideas?"

Li Qiang pulled a slip of paper from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Beixing: "This contains some evidence and leverage against Zhou Ran. I went to great lengths to get my hands on it. I think we can start from these aspects and gradually push him into a corner."

Zhang Beixing took the note, glanced at it, and nodded: "Very good, this evidence is very important to us. But we must be careful and not let Zhou Ran notice our movements."

“I understand, Mr. Zhang. I will be careful,” Li Qiang said solemnly.

The two then discussed their next course of action and division of labor in detail. Zhang Beixing was responsible for collecting more evidence and contacting reliable people, while Li Qiang was responsible for monitoring Zhou Ran's every move and reporting back to him in a timely manner.

After finishing their business, the two chatted for a while. Zhang Beixing found that although Li Qiang was young, he was clear-headed, quick-witted, and possessed a strong sense of justice and courage. He developed a liking for Li Qiang, feeling that this person might truly become a valuable assistant to him.

As night fell, the two walked out of the coffee shop. Zhang Beixing watched Li Qiang's retreating figure, his heart filled with anticipation and confidence. He knew this struggle had only just begun, but he was prepared to face any challenge!
In that spacious, bright, and well-lit office, Zhou Ran nestled comfortably in a soft chair, wisps of smoke rising from his cigar. His eyes were cold and stern, radiating an unfathomable chill. Lately, he had keenly sensed something amiss, as if someone was secretly spying on his past and whereabouts, which inexplicably stirred a sense of unease and anger within him.

"Old Wang, are you sure those young men are alright?" Zhou Ran's voice was somewhat cold.

Wang Wenli stood close to Zhou Ran, his expression slightly flustered: "President Zhou, we've already arranged for people to keep an eye on them, and so far they haven't made any unusual moves. However..."

"But what?" Zhou Ran frowned, clearly dissatisfied with Wang Wenli's evasiveness.

Wang Wenli took a deep breath: "I just feel that Zhang Beixing is not a simple man. He seems to be secretly investigating us, and his background and abilities are not to be underestimated. I'm afraid he will become a major threat to us." Zhou Ran sneered contemptuously: "He's just a greenhorn, what big waves can he stir up? But since he dares to provoke me, I'll teach him a lesson! Old Wang, find a chance to show him what's what, let him know that this is not a place where he can run wild!"

Wang Wenli nodded hurriedly, "Understood! Don't worry, President Zhou, I'll handle it." A sinister and cunning glint flashed in his eyes.

Just then, Zhou Ran's phone rang. He glanced at the screen and raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh? It's him?"

He answered the phone, his tone instantly softening: "Hello, Mr. Zhao! What brings you to call me all of a sudden?"

A calm and authoritative voice came from the other end of the phone: "Zhou Ran, I heard you recently had a falling out with some young people? And even got into a fight?"

Zhou Ran's heart skipped a beat as he realized this was Zhao Wenhao's father—Zhao Guangming. Zhao Guangming held a pivotal position in both business and politics, and was someone Zhou Ran absolutely dared not offend.

"Mr. Zhao, who told you this? It's all a misunderstanding!" Zhou Ran hurriedly explained, "I was just joking around with those young people, I didn't really fight."

"Playing around? You call injuring someone playing around?" Zhao Guangming's voice was filled with obvious dissatisfaction and anger. "Zhou Ran, let me tell you, one of those young men is my son. If you dare to lay a finger on him, I will never let you off!"

Zhou Ran's heart tightened suddenly. He hadn't expected Zhao Wenhao to be Zhao Guangming's son. This was going to be a real problem.

"Mr. Zhao, please don't be angry. I really didn't know that was your son, otherwise I wouldn't have dared to touch him even if you gave me ten lives!" Zhou Ran hurriedly apologized. "How about this, I'll send someone to apologize to him right away, and also compensate him for medical expenses and emotional distress, what do you think?"

Zhao Guangming was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Alright, since you put it that way, I'll give you a chance. But remember, don't mess with my son and those young people again. Otherwise..."

"Yes! Yes! Mr. Zhao, please rest assured, I promise there won't be a next time!" Zhou Ran assured him repeatedly.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Ran's face turned extremely grim. He hadn't expected a mere student to cause such a big problem. It seemed he would have to be much more careful in the future and couldn't act as recklessly as before.

He glanced at Wang Wenli beside him and said, "Old Wang, let's leave it at that. Send someone to deliver a gift to Zhang Beixing to express your apologies."

Wang Wenli replied, "Yes, President Zhou." He breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the matter had been temporarily resolved. However, he also knew that Zhou Ran would not let it go, and there would definitely be more intense competition waiting for them.

Zhou Ran sat behind his desk, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface, his brow furrowed, lost in thought. Wang Wenli beside him also looked troubled. Ever since receiving Zhao Guangming's warning phone call, Zhou Ran had been sullen and unhappy.

"Mr. Zhou, what do you think we should do next?" Wang Wenli asked tentatively. He knew that Zhou Ran was proud and arrogant, and Zhao Guangming's warning was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.

Zhou Ran raised his head, a fierce glint in his eyes: "Old Wang, do you think we should just let this go?"

Wang Wenli was taken aback, and said cautiously, "President Zhou, we can't afford to offend Zhao Guangming. I think we should be more discreet for now and talk about it another time..."

"Later?" Zhou Ran sneered. "Do you think Zhao Guangming will let us off so easily? Although he didn't directly attack us this time, he has already given us a warning. If we don't behave ourselves, it won't be so simple next time."

Wang Wenli nodded: "Yes, President Zhou is right. But we can't just swallow our anger like this, can we?"

Zhou Ran pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Of course not. But to deal with Zhao Guangming and Zhang Beixing, we need to be strategic."

A sly glint flashed in Wang Wenli's eyes: "President Zhou, I have an idea. We can..."

He leaned closer to Zhou Ran and whispered his plan. As Zhou Ran listened, his brows gradually relaxed, and finally a smile appeared on his face.

"Old Wang, your plan is good. Let's do it your way." Zhou Ran patted Wang Wenli on the shoulder. "This matter is entrusted to you. Make sure you handle it well."

"How did you get your hands on this photo?" Zhang Beixing's voice trembled slightly. He knew all too well the significance of this photo to him; if it fell into Zhou Ran's hands...

Wang Wenli grinned smugly: "We naturally have our own methods. Zhang Beixing, I know you've been investigating President Zhou. But I must warn you, you won't have a good ending doing this. President Zhou is not someone you can easily mess with."

Zhang Beixing took a deep breath, trying his best to calm himself down: "Wang Wenli, what exactly are you planning?"

“It’s very simple.” Wang Wenli’s tone suddenly turned fierce. “As long as you stop investigating President Zhou, leave this city, and never come back, we’ll pretend nothing happened. Otherwise…”

He paused briefly, then continued, "Otherwise, this photo will fall into President Zhou's hands. You should know what will happen then, right?"

Zhang Beixing clutched the photo tightly, his heart filled with anger and helplessness. He knew he was at a disadvantage and couldn't act rashly. But he would never give up on investigating Zhou Ran.

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Okay, I promise you. I will stop investigating Zhou Ran and leave this city."

Wang Wenli's face showed a smug look: "You're quite sensible. But I must remind you, don't try anything funny. Our people will be watching you."

Zhang Beixing nodded: "I understand."

The car stopped by the roadside, and Zhang Beixing got out and resolutely drove away without looking back. Wang Wenli watched his retreating figure, a sinister smile appearing on his face: "Kid, you think you can mess with me? You're still a long way off!"

However, Zhang Beixing had no intention of giving up. He knew he couldn't succumb to Zhou Ran's threats. He decided to continue investigating Zhou Ran secretly, gathering enough evidence to expose his crimes.

He found Li Gangyi and Fang Shu and told them what had happened. After listening, both of them expressed their willingness to assist Zhang Beixing in investigating Zhou Ran.

“Zhang Beixing, this is very dangerous. Are you sure you want to continue?” Li Gangyi asked with some concern.

Zhang Beixing nodded firmly: "That's right, I must continue. We can't let Zhou Ran get away with it." (End of Chapter)