northernbook Chapter 68 A Huge Problem
Chapter 68 A Huge Problem
If he were easy to deal with, he wouldn't have let his lackeys offer advice.
However, he was extremely dissatisfied with what his subordinates said.
"Go to hell! Isn't there a saying that three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang?"
“You lot are all taking my high salaries, yet you can’t think of a way to deal with him. Get the hell out of here and go back to your own countries and figure something out…”
Enraged, Wang Jianguo berated his subordinates, but his anger remained unabated.
But he felt that there was really nothing he could do about Zhangdong at the moment.
For a moment, he even felt like a helpless monkey, anxiously jumping around at the chestnuts in the fire, but utterly powerless to do anything about it...
"Zhang Dong, you little bastard, you just wait and see. I don't believe that I, Wang Jianguo, can't deal with a little brat like you."
Helpless, Wang Jianguo could only stay at home and angrily curse Zhang Dong.
Achoo, achoo—
Zhang Dong, who was inspecting the mine, sneezed loudly several times in a row.
At this moment, a miner next to him started joking with him.
"Hey boss, looks like this is some young lady who's eyeing a rich, eligible bachelor like you, huh?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Dong snorted coldly.
"You actually believe that? Haven't you heard the saying, 'First think, then curse, then yearn'?"
"Damn, I sneezed twice, which means someone was cursing me. How did it become a young woman longing for a son-in-law in your mouths? You guys are really something."
"Is he so desperate for women that he's gone mad?"
This group of miners, who live underground all day, have little entertainment. Sometimes they joke around with their boss to have some fun.
Just then, Zhang Dong saw his uncles, Zhang Guangfei and Zhang Guangyao, waving at him from a distance.
It was obvious that they wanted to see him about something, and they didn't want anyone else to hear these words.
Zhang Dong had already arranged for his two uncles to go out and gather information.
It seems they've found out something.
Zhang Dong hurriedly went to his two uncles' side.
"Have you found out any news?"
Before Zhang Dong's second uncle could speak, Zhang Dong's younger uncle, Zhang Guangyao, had already started cursing angrily.
“Zhang Dong, regarding the small mines we’ve discovered around here, that old bastard Wang Jianguo has already started making arrogant and domineering statements.”
"The old man keeps saying that these small mines all belong to him, and no one can compete with him for them."
At this point, his second uncle finally got a word in.
"That's right, Zhang Dong, we can't let him get away with this."
"This guy is really insatiable. He wants the development rights to these small mines around our mine. The old man definitely doesn't intend to make any good honey," Zhang Guangyao sneered.
Zhang Guangfei spoke up again: "I can see it all. This old guy definitely has ulterior motives. He just wants to use these mines to surround our mine."
"Then this place has become a dead end, and we've been trapped inside."
"Do you see that? Here, here, here, it has already formed a pincer movement."
Seeing the two uncles' excited expressions, Zhang Dong nodded and also expressed his support to them: "Don't worry, I won't let that bastard make this happen."
But at this moment, his two uncles still looked worried.
"Zhang Dong, this matter is probably not going to be easy."
"I've heard that the authorities have increased their control over mines. If you want to start a mine, you have to get in touch with the deputy county head in charge of mining production."
"Only if he asks can we obtain the mining rights to these small mines. But how could the deputy county head possibly know us peasants?"
Zhang Guangfei, who said these words, had a furrowed brow.
He is indeed quite anxious and worried about his eldest nephew.
After all, during this period, they were receiving high salaries and doing the easiest jobs in the mine.
They had long realized that once their nephew became successful, he would definitely not mistreat them. Therefore, they were doing their utmost to offer him advice and strategies.
Zhang Dong could also see that his two uncles were indeed worried about his mine.
He calmly waved his hand.
"Uncle, you two don't have to worry. Isn't there a saying that there's always a way out? Even if there's a Flaming Mountain that you can't get through?"
Seeing Zhang Dong so relaxed, his two uncles exchanged glances, but their expressions remained very serious.
"Zhang Dong, I've heard that the county is currently undergoing a leadership reshuffle, and a new deputy county head has just arrived. But which of us knows such a high-ranking official?"
Seeing the two uncles chattering on and on, Zhang Dong was filled with impatience.
"Hey you guys, are you ever going to stop? I'll go think of something."
After his two uncles left, Zhang Dong couldn't help but frown.
If Wang Jianguo were to acquire the development rights to several mines in the surrounding area, it would pose a significant threat to his existing mines.
Therefore, they were determined to acquire the several mines discovered in the surrounding area.
No matter what, we must not let that old bastard Wang Jianguo get his hands on it.
But now, a huge problem lies before him.
He didn't even know who the current deputy county head was, let alone how he got in touch with him, let alone ask him to say a word so he could contract these mines. That was simply a pipe dream.
Then it occurred to me that Wang Jianguo had been developing mines for so many years, and his network of connections was far superior to mine.
If he gets in touch with the deputy county head and gains control of the development rights to several surrounding mines, his life will become extremely difficult.
They blocked us inside.
If this guy gets naughty and cuts off my road to the outside of the mountain, or digs out a pond, am I supposed to build a bridge for him?
The thought that Wang Jianguo had stronger connections than him made Zhang Dong's heart burn with anxiety.
He thought to himself: Is there really no way for me to get to know this deputy county head?
But no matter what, I have to take immediate action.
This time, Zhang Dong truly felt a deep sense of crisis.
Next, he quickly contacted some raw stone dealers he knew.
The more the merrier.
Perhaps some of the businessmen I know know the background of this new deputy county head.
Hard work pays off.
After making inquiries, a business partner told him that the newly appointed deputy county head was named Du Chunlei.
Upon hearing that his business partner knew the deputy county head, Zhang Dong jumped for joy.
"Hey buddy, could you help me get in touch with this County Chief Du Chunlei and let me speak with him?"
Upon hearing Zhang Dong's request, the business partner shook his head with a wry smile.
"To put it bluntly, I'm just a stone seller, while he's a deputy county head."