Chapter 64: What a Shameless Person (Part 5)

  (Fifth watch is over, old Shi has done what I said, everyone collects and gives fresh flowers)

  To be honest, Linda's stepfather's factory is still quite large and at least in FJ City it has a reputation. Even Lin Baodao, the chairman of the Lin Group, couldn't possibly shut down this factory with just one phone call. This involves many things and also concerns social economic order. So Lin Xiu can only rely on other aspects to exert pressure on Linda's stepfather, that is, He Wei's company, or make some business obstruction.

  "Ah, I know you're sticking up for me, but... Ah." Linda was also a bit at a loss, after all, she was just a young person who had just graduated from college.

  The two of them walked silently towards Linda's car.

  Just as she got into the car and before it started moving, a loud shout came from the side, "Linda, wait, wait."

  It turned out to be Linda's stepfather, Howard.

  Linda frowned and said to Zhao Tiezhu, "Wait a minute, let me say something, don't interrupt."

  Zhao Tiezhu just smiled and didn't say a word.

  "Oh, Linda, why are you leaving so quickly? You just came to see your dad and haven't even had a drink of water yet. Do you think your stepfather won't care about his daughter?" Hu Wei's face was all smiles at this moment, with an air of kindness that rivaled the kindly old grandpas and grannies often depicted in elementary school textbooks.

  "I'm telling you, young man, why was your temper so hot just now? I'm Linda's father after all. Now that Linda has a boyfriend, I have to take care of her for her sake. Just now was a test for you, and I'm very pleased. You showed me how you protect Linda, and now I can rest assured to leave Linda in your hands."

  Linda looked at the Ho Wei in front of her, who had transformed into a kind father, and then glanced at Zhao Tiezhu beside him, who was smiling but not speaking. Her mind suddenly went blank.

  Until the two were half-pulled and half-pushed into his office by Howard, Linda was still in a daze. Was this really her stepfather Howard, who normally looked at her as if she owed him millions?

  "This little comrade, you haven't even told me your name yet. You come to visit your girlfriend's father and don't even introduce yourself, that's not polite." Huo Wei seemed to be scolding Zhao Tiezhu, but the familiarity in his tone was obvious to anyone.

  "What? Didn't you just say I was ruining someone's love and stability? Now I'm the third party, how can I have the nerve to tell you my name?" Zhao Tiezhu said with a smirk.

  "It's already this era now, free love, even if it's really a mistress, but if they truly want to be in love with each other, then you can't blame them entirely. Everyone has the right to pursue love."

  "Haha, I'm Zhao Tiezhu."

  "This name is great, simple yet domineering. Your parents really know how to name a child." Huo Wei's words instantly gave Zhao Tiezhu goosebumps, this guy was shameless, truly invincible.

  "Dad, what's going on?" Linda asked in confusion.

  "Hey, you didn't tell Dad that you knew such a talented young man, otherwise Dad wouldn't have let you get engaged to Lin Xiu. Dad was just thinking of your well-being, after all, many people wish they could be with Lin Xiu. But now that Tie Zhu has the ability to take care of you, Dad won't interfere anymore. This is the era of young people like you, and finally, Dad can rest assured."

  Linda was even more puzzled and asked, "This..."

  Huo Wei however ignored Linda and said to Zhao Tiezhu: "You little brat, since you want to be with my daughter, don't you know to tell your own background to me, her future father-in-law?"

  Well, it's risen to almost father-in-law now.

  Linda's face turned bright red, but she didn't say a word.

  "I am Linda's student." Zhao Tiezhu said calmly.

  "What's your relationship with Director Liu?" Huo Wei asked, which was also his doubt. Not long after Zhao Tiezhu and the other two left, he received a call from a connection in the province, saying that Director Liu of the Provincial Department of Commerce had some unfavorable views on their company and was going to send someone to investigate. He asked if they had offended someone? Huo Wei's face turned pale instantly, as doing this kind of thing, it didn't matter if you broke the law or not, once they decided to investigate you, you were done for. Don't underestimate the capabilities of the relevant departments, he thought, recalling a time when a friend's house was going to be demolished, his friend refused, but the authorities didn't use violence, instead they went to his house, chatted with him, and secretly planted some incriminating evidence while he wasn't paying attention. Before they even left, the police arrived, with cameras in tow, and arrested him on the spot. It was a warning: if you cooperate, we'll let you off easy, but if not, be prepared to go to jail. Similarly, if the provincial committee wants to investigate you, it's already a face-saving measure for you; usually, it would be the municipal committee that comes to investigate, which is already quite serious.

  Huo Wei immediately thought of Lin Xiu, but the relationship on the other end of the phone hinted that it was a young man with the surname Zhao who had made an appointment with Director Liu of the Provincial Economic and Trade Commission. Huo Wei naturally immediately thought of Zhao Tiezhu, the young man who had been with his daughter earlier. Businessmen are all very astute, and earlier the young man's words about making his factory disappear might not have been empty talk after all. A single phone call could get the Director of the Provincial Economic and Trade Commission to do something for him so quickly, which speaks to this person's influence - at least within the province, it can be said that he is no ordinary person. This was what had just happened earlier.

  "Director Liu of the Economic and Trade Committee?" Zhao Tiejun asked.

  "Yes, it's Director Liu of the Provincial Economic and Trade Commission." Huo Wei nodded.

  "It doesn't matter, the other day he left a phone number for me, hoping that if I need anything, I can call him directly." Zhao Tiezhu's expression was calm, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.

  "Holy crap, when did the director of a provincial committee's actual power department become so worthless?! He's not some old Chinese doctor treating venereal diseases on the street or someone who issues certificates with their phone number plastered everywhere. That's a regular hall-level cadre! In ancient times, that would be a third- or fourth-rank official! You're really treating him like a summoned beast, thinking you can summon him at will? Summoning a beast still requires some blue and chakra, but he's actually seeking you out!"

  He Wei's face lit up with a brighter smile, "What does your family do on that side?"

  This again mentions his in-laws... Zhao Tiezhu was speechless.

  "It's just me now." Zhao Tiezhu said simply.

  Huo Wei thought that Zhao Tiezhu didn't want people to know about his family affairs, which must be because Zhao Tiezhu had a large family behind him, and Zhao Tiezhu might have been sent out by this family for training!! Otherwise, how can it be explained that the director of the Provincial Economic and Trade Commission has to fawn on Zhao Tiezhu?

  "When are you two getting married?"

  Zhao Tiezhu rolled his eyes and directly pulled Linda out of the office.