Chapter 387 What things won’t increase in price?
The Four Seas Gang member was lying on the ground like a dead dog. Seeing this, A Mai strode up to him, grabbed his hair and pulled it up, saying, "Brother Hao is asking you a question. Are you mute?"
He barely opened his red and swollen eyes and vaguely saw two people sitting on the sofa. He endured the pain in his body and said, "We are just following the orders from above. I don't know the specific reasons..."
They had been tortured half to death, so naturally they didn't dare to be stubborn at this time. They said whatever they wanted to say and didn't dare to hide anything.
"Our boss is Wang Zhiqiang, also known as Headshot Qiang or Brother Qiang..."
This little brother from the Four Seas Gang was quite sensible and told all the information he knew.
"Now that I have told you everything I know, you should let me go..."
Although the little brothers of the Four Seas Gang were dying and looked like they would die at any time, they were still thinking about how to survive.
Hearing this, A Mai stopped what he was doing, raised his head and looked at Lin Zehao, his eyes full of inquiries.
Seeing this, Lin Zehao raised his beautiful eyebrows and said, "What are you looking at me for? I have never made any promises to them."
A Mai understood. The Si Hai Gang member tried to struggle but was knocked unconscious by him. He signaled the two members standing nearby to drag him out.
Yang Dengkui, who was standing by, looked at the scene in front of him, his face as silent as a cicada, not daring to say a word.
He really didn't expect that the Sihai Gang would actually send people to follow Lin Zehao, and he didn't expect that the people he sent would be caught by him.
And judging from the situation, he probably won't survive.
Although Yang Dengkui is also a gangster, he is not as ruthless as Lin Zehao.
After watching this big show, he exchanged a few words of greeting and then stood up to say goodbye. Lin Zehao had no intention of stopping him.
As for the Four Seas Gang, it was as if nothing had happened and the disappearance of the brothers did not cause any waves.
The entire Taiwan underworld once again fell into an eerie calm.
The next day, Yang Dengkui came again and brought good news.
In the evening, Lin Zehao arrived as scheduled at the agreed time.
The convoy stopped in the yard, and he walked in with Yang Dengkui, the middleman, as well as A'mai and Luo Tianhong.
The meeting place was a private club in Taipei. It looked ordinary from the outside, but from the moment you entered the door, you would realize that it was a world of its own.
The moonlight is like water, shining through the intricate and delicate branches and leaves onto the terrace of the private club. The silver light and the light reflected on the glazed tiles interweave to create a luxurious silver ocean.
Next to the carved railings, several pots of precious orchids swayed gently in the breeze, exuding a delicate and noble fragrance.
When you enter the hall, the first thing that catches your eye is a huge crystal chandelier, which hangs on the high ceiling like a bright star, illuminating the entire hall like daylight.
The magnificent walls are inlaid with exquisite murals and gilded carvings, and every detail reveals an unparalleled luxury.
Walking through the red-carpeted corridor, we arrived at the banquet hall, where there was a long banquet table covered with a thick silk tablecloth and golden tableware shining brightly.
The waiters were dressed in black tuxedos, holding silver trays with carefully prepared delicacies exuding tempting aromas.
On the other side of the club, there is a gorgeously decorated indoor swimming pool with crystal clear water. Surrounding it are rows of large lounge chairs, soft towels and iced cocktails, all of which demonstrate the nobility and enjoyment of this place.
"Boss Lin, you are indeed a handsome man. It is better to meet you in person than to hear about you."
Hou Liqun walked forward quickly with a warm smile on his face. He combed his hair neatly back, but it looked like he had used too much hair wax, so it looked greasy. He wore gold-rimmed glasses on his nose and had a very obvious mole on the right cheek, giving people the feeling that he was difficult to talk to.
Behind him, there was a middle-aged man with a gloomy expression. When he noticed Lin Zehao's gaze sweeping over him, he forced a smile on his face and hurried forward to shake hands with him.
"This is Zhou Chaoxian, a very outstanding private entrepreneur in Taiwan."
After Hou Liqun's brief introduction, Zhou Chaoxian immediately shook hands with Lin Zehao and said, "Hello, Mr. Lin."
"Hello." Lin Zehao shook hands with him and sat down.
"Ask the kitchen to serve the food."
Hou Liqun said something to the waiter beside him, and a wide variety of dishes were brought to the table, but they were all Western food.
Everyone took a few bites and then put down their cutlery. This kind of occasion was not meant for a serious meal, so after a few brief business exclamations, they got down to business.
As the host, Hou Liqun took the lead in opening the conversation and said with a smile: "I heard from Boss Yang before that Boss Lin is also a progressive person who wants to make a big splash in the political arena. It is really admirable."
"But this is a bit difficult to do."
"First of all, Mr. Lin is not from Taiwan. Secondly, you have no party affiliation, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to operate."
Lin Zehao picked up the napkin beside him, wiped his mouth very gracefully, and said with a smile: "If it were easy, I wouldn't come to visit you."
"Besides, I will never let my friends suffer any loss."
When it comes to business, putting aside those so-called skills, the core is nothing more than one party asking for a sky-high price and the other party paying back on the spot. It's not that complicated.
Zhou Chaoxian, who was standing by, heaved a sigh of relief subconsciously when he heard this.
He knew in his heart that the reason why Hou Liqun invited him to the dinner today was actually to put pressure on him, intending to tell him that the position of legislator may be expensive to you, but there are people who don't think it is expensive. If you don't fight for it, someone else will naturally fight for it!
To put it bluntly, Hou Liqun wanted to take advantage of Lin Zehao's intervention to raise the price!
After all, prices will only go up when there is competition between two parties!
Therefore, Zhou Chaoxian's expression was so ugly just now, because he had clear reasons to suspect that Lin Zehao was most likely a hired assassin by Hou Liqun.
However, judging from what he just said, it can be basically confirmed that Lin Zehao is not a stooge, he just happened to be there.
It was a fair competition. Zhou Chaoxian was not afraid of Lin Zehao. Moreover, there was more than one vacant seat in this session, so there was no need for them to fight to the death.
"Well said, I like to make friends who don't want to suffer any loss!"
"Since we are all emotional, I won't beat around the bush. The boss behind me said that the price is 60 million. There is a seat for you in this term of the Legislative Yuan."
Hou Liqun waved his hand, and his eyes flashed with a shrewd look.
Hearing this number, Yang Dengkui's face showed panic subconsciously. He looked at Lin Zehao first, indicating that he was completely unaware of it.
"Minister Hou, didn't you say at the beginning that you only wanted 30 million?" "How come it doubled in less than a day? Stocks can't rise this way..." Yang Dengkui asked jokingly.
There was no way. If he didn't stand up at this time, Lin Zehao would definitely settle the score with him later.
After all, he had sworn that the other party offered 30 million yuan, but now it has doubled, and he is out of luck.
"What era is this? What doesn't increase in price?"
"Houses, cars, food, clothing, housing, transportation, which one is not rising? It's just that our salaries have been stagnant!"
"I don't have the final say on the 60 million alone. Such a big thing requires a lot of coordination. I didn't charge you a dime more from the beginning to the end!"
Hou Liqun looked very angry, banging on the table and speaking loudly.
Yang Dengkui's face didn't look good either, but thinking of the other party's identity, he didn't want to go too far and could only turn his gaze to Lin Zehao.
As for Zhou Chaoxian, he said nothing. He knew very well that his role in this dinner was most likely to be the monkey being killed to scare the monkeys.
But, Lin Zehao, would he be the chicken that was killed?
"Minister Hou is really hot-tempered. I'll take you to try some Hong Kong Island herbal tea some other day to help you get rid of your temper."
Lin Zehao had a faint smile on his face and stretched out his right index and middle fingers. Seeing this, Ama behind him immediately handed him the trimmed cigar, and Luo Tianhong took out a lighter to light it.
As the smoke dissipated, a rich and complex aroma floated throughout the room.
Hou Liqun, however, looked unconcerned because he had the absolute initiative in this transaction.
Looking across the entire island, there are many people who can do this, but there are definitely not many people who dare to do it and are willing to do it!
In this absolute seller's market, he was naturally not panicked at all.
“Whether it’s 30 million or 60 million, it’s not a lot for me.
"Yinzhi, I can give you 60 million, but I have one request. Let me meet the boss behind you."
Lin Zehao spoke in a magnetic voice, his face full of determination to win.
Why does he want to sit on the seat of people's representative? It's not that he wants to be an official, but the power that this position brings will greatly enhance his future layout in Taiwan.
Legislative Yuan is the abbreviation of Legislative Committee. The Legislative Yuan of Taiwan is equivalent to the Senate of the United States, and is equivalent to Congress and the powers of the Legislative Yuan.
The seats of legislators are actually equivalent to those of members of parliament.
The Legislative Yuan has the power to decide on bills, budgets, martial law, amnesty, declaration of war, peace, treaties and other important matters of the state.
All laws, regulations, rules and general rules must be passed by the Legislative Yuan and announced by the top leader before they can be implemented.
Administrative orders issued by various agencies should be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for review and may also be submitted to the committee for review in accordance with the law.
In short, no matter whether it is a big or small matter, if you want to turn an idea into reality, you will definitely have to overcome the hurdle of becoming a legislator.
Lin Zehao doesn't want to change the environment, nor does he want to change the world. This world has been rotten to the core. He just wants to use this skin to better develop his layout while protecting himself.
After all, this identity is a talisman in Taiwan. No matter what happens, there is always a chance to turn things around and you won't be beaten to death with one blow.
"no!"
"The boss never shows up for things like this!"
Hou Liqun refused decisively at first, then stood up and asked, "Could it be that Boss Lin doesn't trust me?"
Of course Lin Zehao didn't trust him, but he wouldn't say so. He just exhaled a puff of smoke and said calmly: "It doesn't matter whether you can trust me or not. If you want to talk about business, you have to meet the needs of both parties, otherwise the business can't go on."
"I can give you the silver paper anytime, but your boss must meet with me."
As he spoke, Lin Zehao stood up and said, "Thank you Minister Hou for your hospitality today. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."
Zhou Chaoxian, who had been watching from the sidelines, was completely confused. He did not expect Lin Zehao to be so strong that he did not even give Hou Liqun face and even asked for a taboo request to meet the boss behind the scenes!
If it were him, ask yourself, he would definitely not dare!
Hou Liqun was a little stunned. When he reacted, Lin Zehao was about to leave the room. He stood up and slammed his right hand on the table with a dull sound. He said, "Mr. Lin, you have to think carefully. I guarantee that if you dare to walk out of this door today, no one in the whole island will dare to take your business!"
"Besides, if you come in again next time, the price won't be the same as today!"
While Hou Liqun was shouting loudly, he was also a little confused in his heart. He did intend to swallow Lin Zehao's money, but he thought he had not revealed any clues. How did the other party find out?
Of course he knew Lin Zehao's identity and background, but in his opinion, the identity of the leader of Hutchison, which everyone feared, was no big deal.
First of all, this is Formosa Boulevard, not Hong Kong Island.
Secondly, he is an official, while Lin Zehao is a commoner, and he started his career through illegal means, which makes him naturally look down on the other party.
Since ancient times, we have only heard that the people are afraid of the officials, but never heard that the officials are afraid of the people!
This has been the case throughout all dynasties.
It's just a formality to shout a few slogans. No one will take it seriously, right?
Hearing this, Lin Zehao stopped, and Yang Dengkui, A Mai and Luo Tianhong behind him also stopped and glared at Hou Liqun.
The most stressed one among them was Ama. His hand even reached for his waist, but Luo Tianhong held him down and shook his head slightly.
Drawing a gun in such a situation is not arrogant, but brainless.
"Minister Hou, are you threatening me?"
Lin Zehao raised his handsome eyebrows, narrowed his dark eyes slightly, and his tone did not reveal whether he was happy or angry.
"Mr. Lin, don't play that trick on me. I'm telling you, this is Formosa, not Yau Ma Tei!"
"Besides, I am the Minister of Justice. If you dare to use those underworld methods against me, you will definitely die miserably!"
Hou Liqun was speaking recklessly, but Yang Dengkui suddenly interrupted, "He's just a deputy."
Thanks to Ai Wei Bazhen for the 10,000 starting coins reward. I am very grateful. This is the first time I have received so many rewards. I also thank all the friends who support me. Thank you very much.
(End of this chapter)
