Hearing Xiao Luo's words, Zhang Donghai's eyes showed a trace of panic. He couldn't help but tremble as he asked in a trembling voice, "What … what are you going to do?"
Xiao Luo looked at him indifferently and said, "I just said that there is no absolute black and white in this world. Black and white are all in a single thought. I have bet my future on Lo Fong. Whoever obstructs the development of Lo Fong is my enemy. I have never been merciful to my enemies. Unfortunately, you, Zhang Donghai, have become my enemy."
These words were spoken very softly, but whether it was Zhang Donghai or Zhang Dashan, they all felt a cold murderous intent from the bottom of their hearts. It was a kind of aura that made people shudder.
Zhang Donghai's eyes widened and he broke out in a cold sweat. "You devil!"
His voice was hoarse. He knew that Xiao Luo was threatening him with his family.
Xiao Luo smiled, but his eyes were cold. He asked again, "Do you promise to help me expose Fang Changlei?"
Zhang Donghai smiled sadly. "No, once I expose Fang Changlei, the Dragon Gang will not let me go. They will not let my family go either …"
This was what he was worried about. If Zhang Dashan caught him red-handed, he would have nothing to say. However, if he exposed Fang Changlei, he and his family would suffer revenge.
"You don't have to worry about this. Your family will be well protected!"
Xiao Luo said softly. "When everything is over, I will give you two million dollars and let you and your family go far away. No matter how powerful the Dragon Gang is, it is only within the boundaries of Rivertown. As long as you leave Rivertown, you don't have to be afraid of them."
"Can you promise?" Zhang Donghai seemed to have grasped at a life-saving straw in the ocean.
"I promise!" Xiao Luo said.
Zhang Donghai was stunned for a moment. The light that had just appeared on his face dimmed again. "I don't believe that you have the ability. The Dragon Gang is the biggest underground force in Rivertown. How are you going to fight with them?"
"I am not fighting with them. I am fighting with Fang Changlei."
"It's all the same," Zhang Donghai said dejectedly.
Xiao Luo stared at him for a while and said, "Life is a gamble. This time, you have to gamble!"
"Do I have no choice?" Zhang Donghai smiled dejectedly.
Xiao Luo nodded seriously and said in a firm tone, "No choice!"
Zhang Donghai lowered his head like a defeated rooster. Then he raised his head and asked, "Boss, are you from the underworld or not?"
From dealing with the troublesome reporters to threatening him with his family, all of his actions made him think that Xiao Luo was a gangster.
"Whether it's black or white depends on what kind of opponent you're facing," Xiao Luo said softly.
"I understand …"
Zhang Donghai gave up resisting and chose to tie himself to Xiao Luo.
*****
Back at their residence, Xiao Luo and Zhang Dashan stood on the balcony on the top floor. They looked at the night sky of this remote area of Jiangcheng against the wind. In the distance, a train roared into the station. In the night, the long train was like a giant snake emitting light all over its body, lying prone on the ground along the tracks.
"You've made me realize the first stage of being a businessman." Zhang Dashan lit a cigarette and took a puff.
Xiao Luo was calm and composed. He chuckled but didn't say anything.
He knew that Zhang Dashan was saying that he had gone a little too far. He often used his family to threaten others, and was as unscrupulous as the underworld. But he had no other choice. He wanted to succeed. In this moment of life and death, it was necessary to use some extreme measures.
Zhang Dashan saw his indifferent expression and changed the topic. "Oh right, the trial will start in two days. Have you discussed with Ge Zhongtian to let him be Lo Fong's lawyer?"
"There's no need for that."
Xiao Luo shook his head. "You can just appear in court and defend Lo Fong."
F * ck!
Zhang Dashan was so shocked that he didn't even hold the cigarette. He widened his eyes and said, "Are you crazy? You want me to go against a famous lawyer? I'm not cut out for that."
"Why are you panicking?"
"F * ck, how can I not panic? I'm good at dealing with girls. How can I defend Lo Fong like a lawyer?"
"Don't worry, the real defender is me." Xiao Luo said with a smile.
This sentence made everyone who heard it a little confused!
"What do you mean, bro? Can you be more clear?" Zhang Dashan couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"Have you watched Detective Conan?"
"I watched a few episodes when I was bored, but I wasn't interested. It felt like they were all the same. Every time, Mōri Kogoro was shot unconscious, and then Detective Conan used his identity to solve the case. There were a few times when the female lead was suspicious. I was full of expectations that Detective Conan's identity would be discovered, but in the end, it was the same old routine.
"Since you've watched it, it's easy to explain."
Xiao Luo said seriously. "On the day of the trial, you will play the role of Mōri Kogoro, and I will play the role of Detective Conan."
Zhang Dashan's face was full of fear. "Brother, what are you trying to do?"
"I mean, on that day, you put on your headphones and I will send you a message. You will defend Lo Fong on my behalf," Xiao Luo said.
Zhang Dashan looked at Xiao Luo as if he was looking at an alien. "You are trying to cause trouble. You will defend? Have you ever learned how to defend?"
"I haven't, but I am confident."
Xiao Luo looked into the distance. "These two days, I still have to collect some necessary documents and evidence. If you come with me, you won't be in a daze during the trial."
"Are you serious?"
"Do I look like I am joking?"
"Then why don't you appear in court?"
"I have done both illegal and illegal things. This kind of public appearance is not suitable for me, but you are different. You are very clean."
Xiao Luo smiled at him meaningfully, then turned and went back into the house.
…
Two days passed quickly. Lo Fong's lawsuit against Chen Jianbai for defamation of reputation was once again heard in the Rivertown People's Court.
This was a public trial, open to the public!
Taste Buds' executives and Fang Changlei were not the only ones in the audience. Lo Fong's Xu Guansong, Lin Chongdong, Luo Qi, and the rest were all present. There were no empty seats.
"Mr. Xu, why isn't your President Xiao here? Is he preparing to be a coward? Hahaha … "
Fang Changlei sneered. Although he didn't know how Xiao Luo had managed to quell the reporters' disturbance last time, he was determined to win the trial this time. In his eyes, Luo's Workshop had gone for wool and come home shorn.
Xu Guansong's expression was uncertain. He held back his words and did not say anything. He also wanted to know why Xiao Luo was hiding. Why did Zhang Dashan have to appear in court to defend Luo's Workshop in such an important trial? According to him, any lawyer would be better than Zhang Dashan. How could they fight this case?
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