145: Chapter 145 Secretary Wu

After Wang Hongtai left, the atmosphere in the hospital room was heavy.

Secretary Wu stood to the side, looking at Wang Hao in the hospital bed with concern. He hesitated for a moment before asking softly: "Young Master, would you like to drink some water?"

Wang Hao frowned, the pain from his wounds making him irritable. He did not even lift his eyelids, his voice impatient and cold: "No!"

Secretary Wu sighed inwardly. Knowing Wang Hao's temper, he did not want to say anything more. He just said softly: "Alright then, Young Master, call me if you need anything. I am going out to make a call to the lawyer."

After speaking, he glanced at Wang Hao, who still had his eyes closed. Seeing no response, he turned and left the room.

Secretary Wu stepped out of the hospital room and went to an empty corner. He first called the company's legal department. It was answered quickly. He concisely explained Chairman Wang's request, informed them of Wang Hao's location, and hung up hurriedly.

After hanging up, Secretary Wu looked around cautiously. Seeing no one was watching, he took out his phone again and found Wang Ming's number.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his nervous mood, and pressed the dial button.

...

Meanwhile, in the presidential suite of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Wang Ming was sitting opposite Zhao Lintai. On the tea table in front of Zhao Lintai was a laptop, and the screen clearly showed a successful bank transfer interface.

A satisfied smile appeared on Zhao Lintai's face as he looked at Wang Ming: "Wang Ming, this ten million has been transferred to Wang Hongtai. The rest depends on you."

Hearing this, Wang Ming's face immediately showed a confident smile. He responded loudly: "Haha, don't worry, Boss. The equity change is just a formality. By tomorrow at the latest, I will be able to give you a satisfactory answer!"

After a pause, as if thinking about his next words, Wang Ming continued: "However, Boss, look at that exposé post online. Shouldn't we find someone to handle it? That way, we can buy more time and also lull Wang Hongtai into a false sense of security."

Zhao Lintai's smile did not fade after hearing Wang Ming's words. He nodded slightly: "Hmm, don't worry about that. I have already spoken to the relevant departments. I believe there will soon be measures to control those posts."

Just as they were talking, Wang Ming's phone rang. He picked it up and saw Secretary Wu's name on the caller ID.

Wang Ming looked at Zhao Lintai and showed him the screen: "Boss, it is Secretary Wu calling."

Zhao Lintai leaned back slightly on the sofa and nodded, signaling Wang Ming to answer.

Wang Ming nodded, pressed the answer button, and turned on the speakerphone.

Immediately, Secretary Wu's voice came through the phone, sounding a bit nervous: "Hello, Lawyer Wang, is it convenient to talk right now?"

Wang Ming chuckled, his eyes showing a hint of mockery: "Hmm, it is convenient. What is it, Secretary Wu?"

Secretary Wu swallowed and his voice trembled: "Well... you see, the equity transfer contract from Chairman Wang's side has been signed. So, about the money I owe Brother Dao, you see..."

Wang Ming glanced at Zhao Lintai, using his eyes to ask for his opinion.

Zhao Lintai calmly pointed at the laptop on the table, signaling Wang Ming to keep stalling.

Wang Ming understood and smiled at Secretary Wu: "Haha, Secretary Wu, don't be in such a hurry. Although the contract is signed, the matter is not finished yet. The boss's ten million has already been transferred to Hongtai Construction. Next, we need to complete the equity change procedures."

Secretary Wu felt even more uneasy, but he pressed on: "Uh, and after the equity change procedures are finished, the money I owe Brother Dao..."

Wang Ming interrupted him: "Rest assured, since I promised you, I will definitely keep my word! As long as the equity change is completed and the matter is settled, you will not have to pay back the money you owe."

Secretary Wu quickly replied, a flattering smile on his face: "Uh, okay, okay. Then tell me, what do I need to cooperate with next?"

Wang Ming thought for a moment and said: "You do not need to do anything special, just keep an eye on Wang Hongtai for me! I want to know his every move during this time!"

Secretary Wu quickly agreed: "Okay, no problem, Lawyer Wang. Oh, by the way, Chairman Wang's son, Wang Hao, was beaten last night, right? He is awake now. Chairman Wang has asked the company's legal department to come and handle Wang Hao's affairs entirely. I am still at the hospital waiting for the legal team. Chairman Wang has already returned to the company."

Wang Ming nodded and said: "Good, I know. Let me know if there is any situation. If there is nothing else, I will hang up first."

"Okay, Lawyer Wang."

After the call ended, Secretary Wu took a deep breath and sighed. Just as he was about to walk back, his phone vibrated, and he received a text message notification for a bank transfer of fifty thousand. He then remembered Chairman Wang's instruction to give a red envelope to the chief physician, so he had to turn around and walk toward the elevator...

Wang Ming put away his phone and turned his gaze to Zhao Lintai, asking tentatively: "Boss, has Xiao Dao contacted you?"

Zhao Lintai shook his head slightly, a flicker of imperceptible coldness in his eyes, and said indifferently: "No."

Wang Ming frowned and said with some concern: "Do you think he might have run away?"

Zhao Lintai showed a contemptuous smile and answered confidently: "No. Xiao Dao is someone who loves money more than anything; I know him. He must still be hiding in some corner of Magic City, waiting for the heat to die down."

Wang Ming nodded but still looked worried: "Then what should we do next? Keeping him is always a potential threat. If he gets caught by the police, we will be in trouble."

Zhao Lintai raised an eyebrow and asked playfully: "Then what do you think we should do?"

Wang Ming pondered for a moment, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes: "In my opinion, why do we not have Brother Mo take action, eliminate Xiao Dao first, and then arrange for him to leave the Dragon Kingdom."

Zhao Lintai did not answer immediately but changed the subject: "Wang Ming, you and Xiao Dao started working for me around the same time, right?"

Wang Ming was slightly stunned, not understanding why the boss suddenly asked this. He answered hesitantly: "Um, it seems so."

Zhao Lintai's gaze became deep, and he slowly asked: "Then do you think, if I let A-Mo go and deal with Xiao Dao, you would think I am too heartless?"

Wang Ming felt a chill in his heart and quickly laughed dryly: "How could that be, Boss? You are a person who does great things. The greatest taboo for those who accomplish great things is to be swayed by emotions. Xiao Dao ignored your multiple warnings, colluded with Chen Hu behind your back, and even used your bank for transactions. This is simply not taking your words seriously! For such a person, you should indeed deal with him decisively to eliminate future trouble."

A faint, imperceptible cold smile appeared at the corner of Zhao Lintai's mouth: "Then are you not afraid that one day I will do the same to you?"

Hearing this, cold sweat broke out on Wang Ming's back. He swallowed awkwardly and forced a smile: "Boss, do not joke. I am loyal to you and will never do anything behind your back like Xiao Dao and A-Hu."

Zhao Lintai laughed out loud, leaning back on the sofa in a relaxed manner: "Alright, alright, just kidding. Do not be so nervous."

Just then, the phone text message ringtone sounded. Zhao Lintai picked up his phone, took a look, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips: "The posts online have all been banned. You can go to Wang Hongtai to handle the equity change."

Hearing this, Wang Ming breathed a sigh of relief, immediately stood up, and said respectfully: "Okay, Boss, I will go do it right now."

Just as Wang Ming turned to leave, Zhao Lintai seemed to remember something and added: "By the way, how is the investigation into Qin Yi coming along?"