Chapter 80 (1/2)

Valuable Commodity

Zhou Wei came back into the office with his phone in hand.

“Finished with your call? There’s no response. Maybe your company’s too far away and your Director has no influence here, huh?” mocked Li Yu-Lan.

Zhou Wei looked at Li Yu-Lan and sneered, “You’re Li Yu-Lan, correct? I’ll remember your name.”

Li Yu-Lan shrugged, “So what if you remember?”

“Wait and see,” said Zhou Wei.

At that moment, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.

Liao De-Sheng was about to pick it up but Zhou Wei got to it first and pressed the speaker button.

A male voice suddenly came from the speakers, “Liao De-Sheng, is there a young man named Xia Lei there?”

When Liao De-Sheng heard the voice, beads of sweat popped out on his forehead again. He spoke nervously, “Ma, Mayor Hu, yes, Xia Lei is over here.”

Li Yu-Lan’s expression also changed in an instant.

“Is Xia Lei registering ‘Thunder Horse Manufacturing’ at the Trade and Commerce Bureau?” said Mayor Hu’s voice.

“Y, Yes.” More sweat popped out on Liao De-Sheng’s forehead.

“Are you hindering him and not letting the application through?”

“I…”

“You bastard! I’ll give you half an hour to approve all the procedures. Expedite it and give the company licence to Xia Lei!”

“I… Yes, yes, I’ll do it right away.”

“Come to my office after you’re done. I’m going to have a good talk with you!” Mayor Hu disconnected the call with a slam after he was done speaking.

Liao De-Sheng wiped his sweat away and said to Xia Lei, “Mr Xia, p,please hold on. I’ll have it done for you immediately. It won’t take half an hour, it won’t.”

Xia Lei said nothing. He just looked at him. From how that Mayor Hu was speaking, the career of Liao De-Sheng would end today.

Liao De-Sheng walked out of the office with large steps. This place used to be where he could boss people around but it had become a place where he could not bear to stay in.

Li Yu-Lan took up her bag and headed for the door.

Xia Lei blocked her way and spoke coldly, “Hold on.”

Li Yu-Lan took a step back nervously, “What do you want?”

“Pass a message on to your husband. He’s camouflaged well but I will catch him. My friend’s death will not pass just like that; him and you shall pay,” said Xia Lei.

“I, I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Facing Xia Lei, Li Yu-Lan felt fear stir unexplainably in her heart.

“Scram,” scolded Xia Lei. He let her go.

“You-” Anger appeared on Li Yu-Lan’s face as she glared at Xia Lei before lifting her bag and walking out of the office.

She had come to hinder and quash Xia Lei’s hope of starting a company under the direction of Huang Yi-Hu and it looked like a simple matter. Xia Lei, however, had turned the tables unexpectedly and not just that - he had slapped her and Huang Yi-Hu in the face!

Xia Lei looked at Zhou Wei and Jiang Xin and smiled as he said, “Thank you so much. I wouldn’t have my company licence if it were not for your help.”

“Don’t stand on ceremony, Mr Xia. It is our honour to be able to help you,” said Zhou Wei.

Jiang Xin smiled, “Mr Xia, you are a very important partner of our company. You yourself are a special talent in our country. Your request was valid and in accordance with the law - that Liao De-Sheng should have no reason to hinder you.”

“You are too kind. I am truly thankful. But I still have to ask the two of you for another favour after I get my licence,” said Xia Lei.

Zhou Wei and Jiang Xin exchanged looks, sending each other messages.

“What would you like us to help you with, Mr Xia? Please, speak your mind,” said Jiang Xin.

“After company registration comes the building. I have my eye on a piece of land which is next to Third Ring Road, plot number 13. I would like to ask for your help to procure that piece of land,” said Xia Lei.

“This…” Zhou Wei and Jiang Xin looked awkward and their eyes were troubled.

“I have just this one request and I will never trouble you or your company again. If you help me with this I will process any part you want me to process,” said Xia Lei.

Zhou Wei smiled wryly, “Mr Xia, it is no problem to help you get your company licence but a piece of land, this…”

Jiang Xin spoke too, “Our company is in Jing-Du. Our influence here is limited. We can help with normal requests but acquiring land is another matter and we have no such pull.”

“You’re too humble. I know how much power you have. You must help me with this,” said Xia Lei.