A private room in a five-star hotel in Modu.
A group of Modu elites, led by Murong Ba, were gathered together, drinking and eating.
Jia Zheng was among them.
He looked at the wine glass in his hand and said indignantly, "Brothers, I've been defeated by Lu Ming. I've lost my job, and my son is in trouble. I can never recover. From now on, I'll rely on you to deal with Lu Ming and snatch the 996 project."
As he spoke, he tilted his head back and drained the glass.
Full of unwillingness!
The others also fell silent.
What could be done in this situation? If even Jia Zheng had failed, it would be even harder for others to contend with Lu Ming.
After all, Lu Ming was now the savior of Modu's mayor. Liang Ren would definitely try his best to protect and help Lu Ming.
Liang Jiadong had also said that the 996 project would proceed smoothly and would not be interrupted by others.
How could they turn the situation around under these circumstances?
All eyes turned to Murong Ba. At this time, only the extremely cunning Murong Ba could think of a solution; no one else could.
Murong Ba was also frowning.
He remembered when Lu Ming and his group first arrived in Modu, Murong Ba had boasted to his sister, Murong Shuang, that he would resolve Lu Ming, Jiang Mengxin, and the others in the shortest possible time.
But.
Nearly a month had passed, and Lu Ming and his group had not only not been dealt with but were living more comfortably than ever!
Wasn't this a slap in the face for Murong Ba?
In the future, how could he face his sister Murong Shuang with any semblance of dignity?
"Hmm..."
After careful consideration, Murong Ba said, "Schemes and tricks are useless. With Liang Ren and Liang Jiadong protecting them, no matter how many schemes we employ, we'll never be able to move these two mountains."
Jia Zheng said with great dissatisfaction, "Master Ba, what do you mean? Are we, the elites, just going to let Lu Ming, that grave-watching piece of trash, ride roughshod over us?"
"Of course not," Murong Ba continued. "What I mean is, since we can't use schemes, why don't we use an open strategy!"
An open strategy?
Everyone looked at each other, not understanding what he meant.
Jia Zheng said, "Master Ba, we're not as smart as you. Just say what you mean directly, don't make us guess."
"Hmm," Murong Ba said. "It's actually very simple. We need to stand on the moral high ground and crush Triumph Jewelry! You must know that the 996 project is a key project in Modu, with immense scale and significance. How can a company that is in disarray be allowed to join? Triumph Jewelry has no capital and no talent. We'll seize this weakness and jointly petition to reject Triumph Jewelry! Our major projects in Modu must not be ruined by such a garbage company!"
Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up.
"This is a good idea."
"We'll use the excuse of Modu's future to reject Triumph Jewelry's participation in the 996 project."
"Yes, Triumph Jewelry has no talent and no capital. What qualifications does it have to join the 996 project? Isn't this trying to ruin the 996 project and our major construction in Modu?"
"Exactly! We'll stand on the moral high ground and crush them fiercely!"
Everyone looked at each other and smiled, then raised their glasses together for a toast.
After drinking the glass.
Murong Ba stood up and said, "There's no time to delay. Let's immediately submit a joint petition, and I'll personally meet with Mayor Liang to explain the importance of the matter and prevent Triumph Jewelry from joining the 996 project!"
Everyone nodded repeatedly.
"Alright, let's submit the joint petition now."
"Let's do it!"
...
An hour later.
Modu Hospital, ward.
Liang Ren felt much better after eating and sleeping. He chatted with Lu Ming for a long time.
The more they talked, the more Liang Ren felt that Lu Ming was an exceptional talent.
Liang Ren even considered supporting Lu Ming, wanting to keep him by his side as his new secretary, focusing on training and promoting him.
Unfortunately, Lu Ming directly refused.
Liang Ren felt both regretful and puzzled. Given Lu Ming's current status, what reason did he have to refuse?
One must know that Liang Ren would not even deign to train ordinary people who eagerly sought his tutelage. Yet, here was Lu Ming, unwilling to be trained by Liang Ren.
It was truly baffling.
In fact, Lu Ming was also at a loss for words.
If one were to truly calculate, Lu Ming, as the Dragon Warlord, was countless levels higher than Liang Ren, the mayor of Modu. To put it bluntly, Liang Ren was not even fit to carry Lu Ming's shoes! And he still wanted Lu Ming to be his secretary and assistant?
It was simply laughable.
Lu Ming couldn't say these words directly, as it might anger Liang Ren.
As they were chatting, Liang Jiadong walked in with a somber expression and said, "Uncle, a group of people are outside asking to see you."
A group of people?
Who were they?
Liang Ren asked, "Are they here to see me? Tell them it's not necessary and ask them to leave."
Liang Jiadong shook his head and said, "They're not here to see you, but to challenge you. You just announced Jia Zheng's dismissal and your strong support for the 996 project and Triumph Jewelry's participation. Now, a group of elites led by Murong Ba have jointly petitioned to strictly oppose this. Murong Ba and his group of elites are now at the hospital to advise you."
Hmm?
This was going against Liang Ren?
Liang Ren frowned slightly and said calmly, "These people are truly unrepentant. They covet the lucrative 996 project and refuse to see others enjoy its benefits. These people, *sigh*."
Liang Ren was silent for a moment and said, "Let them in. I want to see what eloquent arguments they can come up with!"
Liang Jiadong nodded, "Okay, I'll go give the order."
A moment later, a group of elites led by Murong Ba arrived at the ward door.
The others stood at the door, while only Murong Ba was allowed into the ward.
Murong Ba's eyes immediately fell on Lu Ming by the bedside. Their eyes met, and neither liked the other; if not for Liang Ren and Liang Jiadong being present, Murong Ba would have likely pulled out a knife and stabbed Lu Ming.
He hated Lu Ming to the bone!
He shifted his gaze.
Murong Ba looked at Liang Ren on the hospital bed with a stern expression, bowed deeply, and said, "Mayor Liang, I wish you good health."
Liang Ren waved his hand, "Let's dispense with the pleasantries and get straight to the point. Murong Ba, I heard that you and your group jointly petitioned to strictly prevent Triumph Jewelry from joining the 996 project? Is that true?"
Murong Ba replied earnestly, "Yes, I've come here today for this very matter!"
"Oh?" Liang Ren asked, "What are your reasons?"
Murong Ba said, "Mayor Liang, the 996 project is a key supported project in Modu, the future of Modu, and even the future of all of China! For such a significant project, how can a chaotic and unsightly, rotten company be casually allowed to join? Triumph Jewelry has no capital and no talent. Allowing it to join the 996 project is like inviting a wolf into the fold and ruining the 996 project! Doing so is detrimental to Modu's future and China's future!!!"