SFS Chapter 1409 The Zhu Family's Calamity
Chapter 1409 The Zhu Family's Calamity
The atmosphere was incredibly harmonious when the two sides met, but who knows what ulterior motives each of them was harboring beneath that harmony?
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the three of them sat down.
"Master Zhu, we have heard about what happened in your family. Please accept our condolences!"
Qin Zhengming, as the top leader, spoke first, expressing some regret.
In all honesty, he brought this up not to put Zhu Tianyuan down, but because he genuinely felt sorry for the man.
A wife killing her son—two people closest to each other killing each other—no one could bear that.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Qin. It is an unfortunate family affair that has made you laugh."
Zhu Tianyuan sighed deeply, his expression filled with sorrow.
"Hey, Patriarch Zhu, look ahead, everything will be alright."
Seeing this, Zhang Zhengju also offered a word of comfort.
"Thank you both for your concern, but I can still manage."
Zhu Tianyuan nodded slightly: "You two didn't come here today just to comfort me, did you? Is there something you need? If there's anything you can help with, please don't hesitate to ask, and I'll do my best to assist you!"
He looked at the two of them and immediately changed the subject. His wife killing their son was a pain in his heart, and even though he knew they were genuinely trying to comfort him, he didn't want to dwell on it any longer.
"Since Patriarch Zhu has said so, let's get straight to the point!"
After glancing at Qin Zhengming, Zhang Juzheng pulled out several documents from his briefcase.
"Master Zhu, according to the investigation by relevant departments, these groups have recently been found to have engaged in tax evasion, as well as some other activities. Please take a look."
As he spoke, Zhang Zhengju handed the documents to Zhu Tianyuan, whose heart skipped a beat when he saw the contents of the documents.
Because it clearly records detailed information about tax evasion by the Zhu family's holding group, and even includes evidence of illegal activities by some members of the Zhu family.
[This newcomer is definitely up to no good! They've started with a royal flush; are they testing my choice?]
Zhu Tianyuan examined the document in his hand while silently reciting it to himself.
Before he arrived in the living room, he had already anticipated that the two men might not have good intentions, but he was still somewhat alarmed after actually seeing the documents.
If the crimes recorded in the documents are truly punished, even the Zhu family will suffer a huge loss.
"Gentlemen, I'm not questioning you, but isn't what's recorded here a bit too exaggerated?"
Zhu Zhengting pondered for a moment, then looked at the two of them and said.
"Exaggeration? Patriarch Zhu, these are not exaggerated at all. The fact that I can show these to you means that we have substantial evidence."
"Would you like me to show you these documents?"
Zhang Zhengju slowly shook his head, making a gesture as if to take the documents out of his briefcase, but just as his hand reached into the bag, he heard Zhu Tianyuan shout to stop him:
“Mr. Zhang, there’s no need to take it out. I trust you completely. I only said that because I didn’t expect my men to be so crazy!”
"Don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this!"
He quickly stopped Zhang Zhengju's actions.
It's a joke. The top two leaders came to the Zhu family in person and presented the evidence to him. If he continued to question them, that would be disrespecting the top two leaders.
Offending the top two leaders in Shenzhen means that even if the Zhu family holds a prominent position in the city, their future will definitely not be easy.
Seeing Zhu Tianyuan's cooperation, Qin Zhengming laughed and said:
"Master Zhu truly deserves to be the representative of my Shencheng. His awareness is beyond my reach."
"Mr. Qin, you flatter me."
Zhu Tianyuan suppressed the urge to punch someone and forced a smile onto his face.
If that list is implemented, the Zhu family will definitely suffer a severe blow and it will be difficult for them to recover for three to five years.
No, I have to ask for help. I can give them both face, but I can't just watch them cripple the Zhu family like this. Otherwise, I won't even be able to hold onto my position as head of the family!
He glanced at the two people sitting opposite him. They were the top two leaders in Shenzhen, whose status was so high that only the big shots in the capital could suppress them. If he wanted to protect the Zhu family, he had to ask the big shots in the capital for help.
The talks went very smoothly thanks to Zhu Tianyuan’s apparent cooperation, and ended in less than half an hour.
At the gate of the Zhu family's old mansion, Zhu Tianyuan and Zhu Zhengting watched with smiles as Qin Zhengming and his companion drove away. On the surface, they seemed peaceful, but in reality, both sides had their own plans.
"Dad, are we really going to cooperate with them according to the list? There are several direct descendants of our Zhu family on it, and even two powerful figures!"
Having already seen the list, Zhu Zhengting looked at his father with some worry.
It's true that he's currently under Lu Feng's control, but as the heir and the future head of the Zhu family, he still doesn't want the Zhu family he takes over to be a broken and dilapidated one.
"Cooperate? Heh."
Zhu Tianyuan snorted coldly: "Of course we have to cooperate. They are our local officials. If we offend them, we will suffer the consequences!"
"but........"
He changed the subject: "As for how to cooperate, that's up to us!"
Looking in the direction the car had already driven away, Zhu Tianyuan had already made his plans.
The list we just saw included many people from collateral branches of the family, and even outsiders connected to the Zhu family. Handing these people over would be a way to give Qin Zhengming and his companion some face.
As for his direct subordinates, he would protect them if he could, and if he couldn't, he would have to give up on them. As for the most important people in power, if they were from his faction, he would protect them with all his might, and if they weren't from his faction, he would just give them to the two of them as gifts.
While he was plotting his response, Qin Zhengming and Zhang Juzheng, who had already gone some distance, were also making their own plans.
"Old Qin, do you think Zhu Tianyuan will cooperate obediently according to the list we gave him?"
Zhang Zhengju's tone carried a hint of uncertainty.
The Zhu family has been entrenched in Shenzhen for a long time, outlasting at least seven or eight top officials in the city. To be honest, he didn't believe deep down that Zhu Tianyuan would cooperate obediently.
"Of course he won't cooperate, otherwise he wouldn't be Zhu Tianyuan!"
A glint of light flashed in Qin Zhengming's eyes:
"If I'm not mistaken, he'll definitely call for help after we leave. As for who he'll call, I don't know, but it will definitely affect us!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhengju was first taken aback, then burst into laughter:
"Haha, it's normal for members of powerful families to have intricate connections. But I'm quite curious about which important figure he'll seek help from, and whether that figure is more powerful than Mr. Li!"
"Haha, not bad, luckily we were prepared. This time, we'll make the Zhu family bleed a lot..."
The two men burst into hearty laughter inside the car.