697: Chapter 693 Zhao Quan 697: Chapter 693 Zhao Quan Deep Water Bay, inside a private villa.
Zhao Quan’s father, Zhao Quan, hung up the phone with a gloomy face, his expression extrely ugly.
He had just received a call from Huang Yuanzheng who had scolded him harshly, making him furious.
Yet, he dared not retaliate, and this frustration ignited a fire of rage within him.
“What’s wrong?
You look terrible.
Did sothing happen?”
Just then, a beautiful woman dressed in pajamas ca downstairs and sat next to Zhao Quan, gently resting her head on his shoulder.
This woman was nad Zhuge Ling, Zhao Quan’s lover and also his strategist.
“Sothing did happen.
Huang Yuanzheng just called and said that Lin’er has captured a valuable guest of the Huang Family.
He demanded that I imdiately call Lin’er to release the hostage, or else he would not treat our Zhao Family lightly and would crush us with his forces.” Feeling the fragrance from the woman, Zhao Quan’s face softened slightly as he slowly began to speak.
“A valuable guest of the Huang Family?
Who exactly did Zhao Lin capture to alarm Huang Yuanzheng?
Quan, are you sure Huang Yuanzheng said that?”
Hearing Zhao Quan’s words, Zhuge Ling also slightly furrowed her brow.
The Huang Family was a well-known and influential family in Xiangjiang.
Although the Zhao family’s power was not inferior to the Huang’s, they absolutely would not conflict with them unless absolutely necessary, because the powers of the Zhao and Huang families were completely opposite, one dark and one light.
If a real conflict occurred, the Zhao Family might not benefit from it.
“Huang Yuanzheng indeed said that, and from his tone, he seed very angry,” Zhao Quan took a deep breath and said.
“Then you should call Zhao Lin quickly.
If it’s really a valuable guest of the Huang Family, just release him, and we can use this opportunity to curry favor with the Huang Family.
It’s not the ti for the Zhao Family to openly break with them.” Zhuge Ling said, furrowing her brow.
“I know that.
But does Huang Yuanzheng really think he has our Zhao Family in his grip?
Speaking to in that tone, threatening to destroy us, does he think our Zhao Family is made of clay, not tough enough to bite his teeth off?” Zhao Quan’s face showed extre annoyance.
As a prominent figure in Xiangjiang, when had he ever been cursed directly?
He could not swallow this grievance no matter what.
If he conceded now, all of Xiangjiang would think that Zhao Quan was afraid of the Huang Family.
Seeing Zhao Quan’s expression, Zhuge Ling stood up, walked behind him, and began massaging his temples as she softly said, “Ah, Quan, I know you can’t stand this insult, but now is not the ti to act on pride.
Don’t forget, although you are the Family Head of the Zhao Family, you know better than I do how many in the Zhao Family truly obey you, not to ntion Zhao Long’s presence.”
“Zhao Long holds considerable prestige in the Zhao Family, and most people listen to him.
What if you clash with the Huang Family and Zhao Long takes this chance to force you to step down?
Right now, we don’t have the strength to eliminate Zhao Long.
Even if we could, it would be a Pyrrhic victory, which benefits us nothing.
Whether you can stomach this insult or not, you have to.
Quan, rember the saying, ‘A gentleman’s revenge is not too late even after ten years.’ This submission doesn’t an we’ll always lose.
Just like Gou Jian, who endured hardships to seek revenge, we can do the sa.”
Hearing Zhuge Ling’s words, Zhao Quan’s face grew even darker, his voice filled with a murderous intent, “That old fool Zhao Long, always acting high and mighty.
If I had the power to deal with him right now, I would tear him to pieces.
He dares to oppose ?
He’s asking for death.”
“Quan, don’t be angry.
Rember what I said years ago?
Be patient.
Our strength is still weak.
Just give two more years, and I will dismantle all of Zhao Long’s power, reducing his influence to the lowest level.
Then you’ll be able to fully control the Zhao Family’s forces.
If Zhao Long peacefully hands over his power, I’ll let him retire peacefully.
If he doesn’t see the light, then he will disappear from this world forever.” Zhuge Ling’s eyes flashed with ruthless determination as she sneered.
“I understand, Ling’er.
Thanks to you, we have so many allies.
Once I secure control of the Zhao Family’s power, I will marry you with grand ceremony in front of everyone,” Zhao Quan said as he took a deep breath.
“I know.”
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Ling’s face softened, and she rested gently against Zhao Quan’s chest.
“Call Zhao Lin now and see who he has kidnapped.
Make sure no harm cos to these people no matter what.
As for releasing them, let’s talk about it tomorrow morning.
Otherwise, others might really think we are afraid of the Huang Family.”
“Alright, I will do as you say.”
Zhao Quan nodded, picked up the phone, and dialed Zhao Lin’s mobile number.
But shortly after the call connected, he was greeted by the sweet voice of the operator, indicating that the call could not go through.
A bad premonition suddenly rose in Zhao Quan’s heart, fearing the serious consequences if they truly offended the Huang Family.
“What’s wrong, can’t get through on the phone?”
“Yes, this rascal causes trouble all day long.
I’m having soone check right now where exactly this rascal is.”
As he spoke, Zhao Quan clapped his hands towards the door; soon after, a man entered from outside: “Master.”
“Send a few people out to find where the young master is, and tell him not to harm those two people he kidnapped, or he will not like how I respond.”
“Yes, Master, I will arrange it right away.”
The man nodded, bowed, and exited.
Seeing the man leave, Zhao Quan took a deep breath and lit a cigarette for himself, his face looking sowhat somber.
“Don’t smoke so much, it’s bad for your health.”
Zhuge Ling removed the cigarette from Zhao Quan’s mouth, speaking softly, “Don’t worry, Zhao Lin is not young anymore; he knows where to draw the line and probably won’t do anything too outrageous.
You don’t need to worry too much.”
“I hope so.”
Zhao Quan sighed deeply, but his eyes flickered with a cold glint.
If Zhao Lin really did sothing to Huang Family’s distinguished guests, then he would have to strike first by taking action against the Huang Family, exterminating them before anything else.
anwhile, at the entrance of the private club.
“Squeak!”
A black rcedes sped from a distance like lightning, screeching to a halt and leaving a jet-black skid mark on the ground, a burnt sll wafting from it.
Without waiting for the car to co to a complete stop, Huang Feiyu, looking pale, stumbled out of the car and ran directly into the private club.
“Mr.
Huang.”
Seeing this, a bodyguard at the door of the private club stepped forward to support Huang Feiyu.
“Hurry up, open the door right now, take to Miss Abby imdiately, quick, sothing’s happened,” Huang Feiyu panted and said urgently.
“Miss Abby is on the third floor, Mr.
Huang, follow .”
Hearing Huang Feiyu’s words, the nearby bodyguard’s face paled, he imdiately pushed open the door and led Huang Feiyu towards the third floor of the private club.
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