Chapter 75 - The Three Great Families!

Zhou Yu did not yet know that another 30% of his salary had been deducted.

At that time, he had just arrived outside the Four Seas Hotel.

An hour ago, he was resting in the office of the fourth engineering department when Lv Fang suddenly called, saying he was leaving Yancheng and wanted to have a meal with Zhou Yu, who then agreed.

Soon after, Lv Fang sent a driver to pick up Zhou Yu.

At that moment, at the entrance of the Four Seas Hotel, Lv Fang and his son Lv Kai were waiting.

Seeing Zhou Yu arrive, Lv Kai hurriedly ran over to personally open the car door.

“Divine Doctor Zhou, thank you for coming,” Lv Kai said with a previously unseen humility, a stark contrast to his usual arrogance.

“Let’s go inside; I’ve reserved a private room.”

Zhou Yu nodded.

The three of them went inside and sat down in the private room.

As soon as they were seated, Zhang Sheng, the owner of the Four Seas Hotel, also arrived upon hearing of their presence.

“Haha, Mr.

Zhou, Brother Lv, we meet again.”

Lv Fang laughed and said,

“Young Zhang, I was just about to call you.

I plan to return to Wucheng tonight and just invited Mr.

Zhou for a meal.

If you’re not too busy, why not join us?

We’re all familiar faces here.”

Zhang Sheng sat down immediately.

“Not busy, definitely not busy.”

He then instructed the waiter to serve a large table of fine wines and dishes.

Everyone drank and chatted.

Zhang Sheng spoke,

“Mr.

Zhou, these past few days the Lin’s Group has certainly been lively, eh?

Zongsheng Group joined forces with people from the Big Four banks to press for debts, and the stock market has been extremely volatile.

To say it’s an understatement, it must be Yancheng’s hottest business news of the year.”

Upon hearing this, Lv Fang immediately showed a surprised expression.

“I’ve been on vacation with my family these past few days and haven’t paid attention to these matters.

Mr.

Zhou, what happened?

If you need my help, just say the word.”

Zhou Yu smiled lightly and said,

“Thank you for your kind offer, Director Lv, but it was a close call, and it’s already resolved.”

“That’s good.

By the way, how was it resolved?” Lv Fang asked curiously.

Zhang Sheng excitedly said,

“I know, let me tell it.”

“Xu Tian from Guanghan Investments personally came.

If I heard correctly, he infused three billion into Lin’s Group.”

“Mr.

Zhou, am I right?”

Zhou Yu’s mind stirred.

“You’re well informed, Mr.

Zhang,” he said.

Zhang Sheng chuckled and replied, “Mr.

Zhou is too kind.

I’m a native of Yancheng, and my family has been running hotels for generations.

I wouldn’t dare speak for other places, but when it comes to the goings-on in this bit of Yancheng, there’s very little I don’t know about.”

Zhou Yu smiled and asked,

“Mr.

Zhang, could you then tell me about the Zhao Family?”

As his contact with the Zhao Family increased, Zhou Yu had grown increasingly curious about them.

The smile on Zhang Sheng’s face instantly froze.

He hadn’t expected Zhou Yu to ask this.

Seeing his reaction, Zhou Yu smiled and said,

“If it’s inconvenient, then forget I asked.”

Zhang Sheng quickly waved his hand,

“Mr.

Zhou, don’t misunderstand.

If it were anyone else, I definitely wouldn’t entertain their questions, but since it’s you asking, I must answer.”

He took a deep breath, sorted his thoughts, and then continued,

“Mr.

Zhou, in Yancheng, there are three major families that no one dares to provoke.

These families hold significant influence in political, commercial, and martial circles.

Even Zongsheng Group, the top commerce entity of Yancheng, wouldn’t dare to offend any one of them.”

“These three families are the Zhao, Fang, and Xu Families.”

“You might already know about the Zhao Family; the elder Zhao Jianfeng was once a significant figure in the Qinzhou provincial government, therefore, the Zhao Family’s influence spreads across the provincial and city governments, quite extensive.”

“The Fang Family’s influence mainly spans the commercial sector and some gray areas, where their power structure is complex, and difficult for outsiders to discern.”

“As for the Xu Family, they are the most low-key among the three since they are a waning martial arts family.”

“A martial arts family?”

Zhou Yu was slightly surprised.

An idea momentarily crossed his mind,

Could this Xu Family know anything about the information regarding the six dissenters the old man wanted?

Zhou Yu considered asking but decided against it after a moment’s thought,

It would be better to inquire through a reliable person.

Zhang Sheng was too cunning, and since their acquaintance wasn’t deep, Zhou Yu couldn’t be sure Zhang Sheng wouldn’t turn around and tell others.

Zhang Sheng, unaware of Zhou Yu’s thoughts, nodded and said,

“Yes, in today’s society, although martial arts families have gradually disappeared from public view, the power behind them is still unimaginable.”

“That’s pretty much the situation.”

Zhou Yu laughed and said,

“I see, thank you for the introduction, Mr.

Zhang.”

Zhang Sheng hurriedly waved his hand,

“Mr.

Zhou, you’re too polite.”

“Here, let’s continue drinking.”

Zhang Sheng lifted his wine glass.

An hour later, Zhou Yu and Zhang Sheng and the others walked out of the Four Seas Hotel.

Zhang Sheng, reluctant to part, said,

“Brother Lv, I know I can’t keep you, so I can only wish you a smooth journey.”

“When you come to Yancheng next time, let’s meet again.”

“Sure,” Lv Fang laughed.

“Mr.

Zhou, I’m passing by Wanhua Mountain on my way back to Wucheng, I’ll take you home.”

Zhou Yu was not reserved.

Throughout the journey, Lv Fang and Zhou Yu chatted.

Just as they were nearing the Wanhua Mountain villa area, Zhou Yu suddenly furrowed his brows and looked ahead.

A hundred meters ahead, under the dim streetlights and in the middle of the road, was actually a person standing.

Screech!

Lv Kai slammed on the brakes, nearly hitting his head on the steering wheel.

“Damn it, looking to die, standing in the middle of the road!”