<h4>Chapter 1220: Chapter 1227: The Alliance Behind the Scenes</h4>


    "Wanqing, I really don’t have time. If you have something to say, just get to the point, or let’s talk another day at my office." As he spoke, Hu Zhichun nced at his watch and continued, "I have a meeting to rush to now; we’ll talkter." With that, Hu Zhichun turned around with his female secretary and started walking out of the private room.


    Just then, the door to the room opened from the outside, and two burly men in suits stepped in, blocking the exit. Seeing this, Hu Zhichun’s expression changed, and he turned back to Nanrong Wanqing, his tone tinged with anger as he asked, "Wanqing, what are you doing?"


    "Nothing much, just want to ask you to stay a little longer, Uncle Hu." Nanrong Wanqing replied coolly.


    "This is a threat!" Hu Zhichun eximed indignantly. "I’m your elder, how can you treat me like this?"


    Nanrong Wanqing didn’t respond, but gave a nce to the two men in suits standing at the door. They got the message, seized Hu Zhichun’s arm, and dragged him to a seat. "Please hand over your phones," they said.


    "Don’t even think about it, I..."


    p! Before Hu Zhichun could finish his words, one of the suited men drew a sharp knife from his waist and mmed it onto the table.


    "I don’t like to waste words."


    Seeing the cold gaze of the suited man, Hu Zhichun swallowed his words silently.


    Soon, Hu Zhichun and his secretary obediently handed over their phones. A few more minutes passed, and people began to file into the private room. Seeing the situation inside, everyone’s first reaction was to try to leave. But with the burly men blocking the way, no one could get out. Some even brought security personnel to try and force their way out but ended up being taken down by the two suited men.


    Having witnessed the prowess of the two suited men, everyone becamepliant.


    Half an hour passed, and apart from Nanrong Wanqing and Nanrong Hao, there were a total of fourteen guests in the room. Looking around at the guests, the expressions of these fourteen people were somewhat unpleasant. Each of them knew each other, and not long ago, the fourteen of them had gathered together.


    Seeing everyone present, Nanrong Wanqing slowly stood up, looked around at the crowd, and said, "I think everyone here knows why I’ve invited you over."


    "Heh!" An older middle-aged man chuckled and said, "Niece Wanqing, I understand your point. Hongyu Group has been facing many problemstely, so you want us to help. However, it’s not that I’m unwilling to help; I simply can’t."


    Nanrong Wanqing looked at the speaker and said indifferently, "Uncle Yao, if I remember correctly, you’ve also benefited from my grandfather before. A drop of water shall be reciprocated with a spring of water. I’m not expecting you to repay a spring, but stabbing Hongyu Group in the back, is that what a person should do?"


    Hearing this, the expressions of those present showed a hint of difort. At this time, one man suddenly stood up and said coldly, "Chairman Nanrong, usations require evidence. We’ve always kept to ourselves with Hongyu Group, and with such unfounded usations, I could sue you for defamation."


    "During my days in Beijing, I was attacked by an assassin at the hotel. ording to the assassin, the person who hired him was Hong Wei. I believe you all know Hong Wei." At this point, Nanrong Wanqing pointed to an empty seat beside her and said, "That seat was originally meant for Hong Wei. Unfortunately, he couldn’t make it to today’s meal."


    "Mr. Hong is a well-known figure in Beijing. Anyone in the business world knows him." Hu Zhichun sneered and said, "Niece Wanqing, is this your so-called evidence?"


    "Chairman Nanrong, if you called us here just to mess around, well, sorry, we don’t have time to waste here. Goodbye!" With that, several men stood up, ready to leave.


    "Hold on!" Nanrong Hao called out, saying, "Aren’t you all smart people? Why not use your brains and think carefully. If I didn’t have sufficient evidence, how could I summon you all here without missing a single one? Only fifteen people know about your secret business alliance, and apart from Hong Wei, the rest of you are here."


    Hearing this, everyone finally realized something, and their faces turned grim.


    Hu Zhichun frowned and stubbornly said, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."


    Nanrong Hao said with a yful smile, "Aren’t you curious why you haven’t been able to contact Hong Wei these past few days? I can tell you very responsibly that from now on, you will never see him again. Furthermore, Hong Wei confessed all your dealings. A ten percent interest in Hongyu Group, tsk tsk! You are indeed generous."


    Seeing everyone in silent contemtion, Nanrong Wanqing continued, "Now you have two paths before you: either I report directly to the police and let them handle it. How long do you think you’ll be in jail for hiring someone tomit murder?"


    Hmph!


    A middle-aged man sneered and said, "Go ahead, call the police. I’d like to see what they can do to me."


    Nanrong Wanqing nodded and said, "I know all of you here have power and influence. You could grease some palms and distance yourselves from the crime. However, in terms of power, evenbined, you may not be a match for Hong Wei. In terms of wealth, who among you is wealthier than Hong Wei? In terms of connections, I believe no one canpare to Hong Wei. If you feel lucky and think you can deal with the police and judges, then go ahead and try. I won’t stop you."


    "But let me remind you, once anyone steps out of this door, they will bear the consequences, and I will not give you another chance for redemption. So, you better think carefully."


    Seeing everyone lower their heads in deep thought, the middle-aged man who had earlier addressed Nanrong Wanqing as his niece chuckled and said, "Niece Wanqing, it’s all a misunderstanding. You might have med us wrongly. How about this, we will take responsibility for the losses Hongyu Group suffered, and this matter will be settled. What do you think?"


    Nanrong Wanqing nced at him and, with a cold expression, said, "There’s no such thing as a free lunch. If this matter had happened to you, would you agree?" With that, she gestured to Nanrong Hao. He immediately picked up the briefcase he carried, pulled out more than ten documents from it, and ced them in front of everyone.


    "Read this agreement carefully. If you have no issues, sign your name and leave your fingerprint."


    Seeing the contents of the agreement, everyone’s expressions changed, and they said in a heavy tone, "No way, I won’t ept it."


    "Won’t ept it?" Nanrong Wanqing said coldly, "Fine, then prepare for a prison sentence."