SFS Chapter 240: Gangster?
Chapter 240: Gangster?
The head of the Zhang family did not answer, but frowned, with disgust written all over his face, as if he was extremely disgusted with this question.
Seeing this, Chu Ci asked again. Her voice was low and magnetic, as if it came from a deep valley. She spoke slowly with a strong hypnotic power: "Who are Zhang Tao's parents? Don't resist, tell me. You have to believe that I really want to help you."
Upon hearing this, Patriarch Zhang struggled a little, then his facial muscles trembled slightly, and then he slowly said, "Zhang Tao is my younger brother."
This secret had been hidden in his heart for a long time. Once he spoke it out, he seemed to have no more reservations and poured out his secret like a flood: "That's my 'little brother' born to my father and my stepmother who is younger than me."
"Humph, just because I'm not good at business, my father thinks I'm incompetent and useless, and he's very dissatisfied with me."
"He turned around and had another child with that young stepmother, as if I, the eldest son, had never entered his eyes and had no weight in his heart. He turned a blind eye to my years of hard work and dedication, and his heart and eyes were filled with only that newborn son."
When Patriarch Zhang said this, his voice was already filled with obvious tears, and his eyes were filled with pain and grievance.
Chu Ci frowned slightly and thought to himself: "Although the Zhang family master has an extreme personality."
"But his father's behavior is also hard to describe. As the head of the family, he should treat his children equally, give them love and guidance. But he is cold and heartless and disregards the father-son relationship just because the head of the Zhang family is not good at business. This is really biased and hard to agree with."
But at this point, Zhang Tao's background has been roughly clarified.
But when Zhang Tao learned the truth, he found it extremely absurd.
He stood there in a daze, his eyes empty, as if his soul had left his body. "So, I'm just a tool created by the Zhang family for the family business? I'm just a means for them to gain benefits?"
Chu Ci looked at the stunned Zhang Tao, sighed softly, and said earnestly: "No one in the world can decide when they are born, but we can decide what kind of life we choose."
"Now that your life story is clear, and the twists and turns of things are clear, do you still want to return to the Zhang family? Do you want to continue struggling in that family full of conflicts of interest, or do you want to forge your own path?"
"I..." Zhang Tao was stunned when he heard this. Since he was a child, his grandfather, no, it was his father, always told him that the Zhang family was his responsibility and he had to dedicate everything for the family.
But thinking of the current chaotic and indifferent family atmosphere in the Zhang family, Zhang Tao made a decision immediately.
"Sister Chu, can I follow you? I know how to do business. After the former head of the Zhang family passed away, I have been in charge of the business. I promise not to eat for free and I can play a role and serve you."
Chu Ci narrowed his eyes slightly and said solemnly: "Have you thought about it? This matter is not a joke. Once you make a decision, there will be no chance to regret it."
"No matter what difficulties and challenges you encounter in the future, you will have to bear the consequences yourself. Have you really thought it through?"
Although he had some hesitation in his heart before, after hearing Chu Ci put himself in his shoes, Zhang Tao made up his mind completely.
He looked determined and said sincerely, "I am willing to follow Sister Chu, please take me in. I know this may cause you trouble, but I will work hard and live up to your trust."
Chu Ci would not be foolish enough to push away such an outstanding talent that came right to his doorstep.
She was well aware of Zhang Tao's talent in business and thought it would be helpful if she could keep him by her side.
Thus, Zhang Tao's future was determined in this brief exchange, and from then on his fate would be closely linked with Chu Ci.
After dealing with Zhang Tao, Chu Ci and his group turned their attention to the head of the Zhang family, who was sitting on the chair and was still in a daze.
However, since the Purple-Robed Envoy was here, Chu Ci knew very well that he should not interfere, so he did not act on his own, but turned his head and looked at the Purple-Robed Envoy.
The purple-clothed envoy understood Chu Ci's meaning and did not stand by her. He cleverly used Chu Ci's mouth to reveal all the secrets of the Zhang family master.
Well, apart from the fact that the contact point on West Street was real, the situations investigated by other Purple-Robed Envoys were completely different from what the head of the Zhang family said.
In short, the head of the Zhang family was actually deceived by a group of gangsters who came from the capital.
In fact, they don't have any special tricks, and their skills are just mediocre.
It was because of this that Zhang Tao had the opportunity to escape, and even happened to meet Lin Feng during the escape.
"A gangster who escaped from the capital? Is there such a coincidence in the world?" The eldest prince frowned, his face full of suspicion.
Even though there is now solid evidence in hand, people who grew up in the palace and are accustomed to intrigue and conspiracy will least believe in such seemingly coincidental things.
In their perception, behind every seemingly accidental event, there may be careful planning and ulterior motives.
The Fifth Prince had similar thoughts, and even more. "Is the Purple Envoy really just a gangster? Could he be in the same group as the people who defrauded the government before? If so, there must be a deeper and bigger conspiracy behind this."
Upon hearing this, the purple-robed envoy's expression instantly became extremely strange. To be precise, the group of scammers before could not really be considered as simple frauds, after all, the mastermind behind them was actually the Second Prince.
However, he could not reveal the truth at this moment. He could only follow the Fifth Prince's wishes and said, "I will conduct a thorough investigation when I return."
"What should we do with the old man from the Zhang family?" After hearing the purple-robed envoy's answer that they would conduct an in-depth investigation, the eldest and fifth princes breathed a sigh of relief. Then they turned around and asked about the treatment of the Zhang family.
At this time, Chu Ci said, "Have you forgotten that I fed him a pill before? Now I will formally introduce it to you. If that pill is used together with the hypnotic pill, it will cause a pseudo-stroke."
"Pseudo-stroke? What exactly is the situation?" Everyone present suddenly became interested, and their eyes were all focused on Chu Ci, eager to know the answer.
Chu Ci explained slowly, "The pulse and symptoms are exactly the same as a real stroke."
"But in reality, it will only make people comatose for a few days. After waking up, their physical condition will not be damaged, but will be healthier than before."
The eldest prince and his companions did not take Chu Ci's words about making the body healthier to heart. After all, this pill alone had to be used together with hypnotic drugs, and the side effects were too great for them to accept. In their view, this uncertainty and potential risks were daunting.