145: Fire crisis, no hesitation

Jiang Qianyu, Lili, and even Zhou Xiaodong were completely stunned.

They were deeply shocked.

They all thought that Gao Ze acquiring these shareholder stakes was merely to thwart Jiang Ruiming's plans and restore Jiang Qianyu's position and influence in Jiahua Group.

They never expected that Gao Ze intended something much grander: to have Jiang Qianyu replace Jiang Ruiming and directly take over the leadership of Jiahua Group.

This was a large company with a market value of seventy to eighty billion, a well-known enterprise in the hearts of Donghai City residents.

"What, did you think helping you acquire these shares was enough?"

Gao Ze looked at the astonished Jiang Qianyu and said indifferently, "Yesterday, I told you I would completely resolve your crisis by tomorrow night. It's still early!"

"In a corporate interest dispute, it's a matter of life and death. Once you're involved, you can't back out, otherwise, it won't be your brother Jiang Ruiming dealing with you, but your father Jiang Wenhao.

Now is the best time for you to take over the leadership of Jiahua Group.

As long as your supporting shares in Jiahua exceed 50%, you'll have the final say in Jiahua, and they won't be a threat to you!"

"Mr. Gao, I'll listen to you!"

Meeting Gao Ze's piercing gaze, Jiang Qianyu did not hesitate.

"Then do as I say. Arrange to meet your elder brother Jiang Ruiming tonight. With 31% of the shares already supporting you, plus the 2% of Jiahua shares you hold, Jiang Ruiming definitely won't be able to sit still and will meet with you!"

Actually, Jiang Qianyu had already achieved a significant step, but Gao Ze needed her to control Jiahua Group and become a pawn in his hand.

If Jiang Qianyu was unwilling to continue, he would not force her, but he would also never help her again.

"Alright, but my elder brother probably won't hand over his Jiahua shares to me. Also, the shareholder representatives from investment institutions who support him—they have financial institutions behind them, so they won't be so easy to convince!"

A hint of worry appeared on Jiang Qianyu's face: "My elder brother Jiang Ruiming could orchestrate this coup, Mr. Gao, you should have seen that he is shrewd, patient, capable, and decisive."

"Your concerns are not a problem, just leave it to me!"

Gao Ze glanced at Lili, who was standing in the distance. At the same time, Lili's gaze met his.

Although the intelligence system showed no information on Jiang Ruiming, Lili, as Jiang Ruiming's confidante, through his probing, she possessed Jiang Ruiming's weakness, enough to force him to hand over the Jiahua shares to Lili and withdraw from this game.

Jiang Qianyu nodded upon hearing this, no longer worried.

Gao Ze was so confident; he must have a way to deal with her elder brother Jiang Ruiming.

Moreover, didn't Gao Ze say he would help her thwart Jiang Ruiming's plans and restore her original position in Jiahua, and he accomplished it all the same?

"Officer Gao, come have a drink!"

"We've talked so much serious business, and we haven't even had lunch yet!"

Chen Zhending witnessed the entire process of Gao Ze quickly securing the Jiahua shareholders. Amidst his curiosity, he was utterly shocked. He raised his glass and said, "This drink is for you. If you hadn't saved my life, I might not have been able to protect myself."

"Officer Gao, I also want to toast you. Your deeds and actions have deeply moved me!"

"Officer Gao, you have made outstanding contributions to the safety of our Donghai City. I also want to toast you!"

The atmosphere of the banquet was stirred up by Chen Zhending. Jiang Wenmin and Li Guobang also stood up, raising their glasses, which were filled with baijiu. However, only they themselves knew if the words they spoke were true or false.

In his previous life, Gao Ze frequently attended banquets and was no stranger to the clinking of glasses. He could also drink one or two jin of baijiu.

However, he had no desire to drink now, understanding that there was little sincerity in their words. He only poured a glass of milky white coconut milk into his cup.

"Your gratitude..."

Just as Gao Ze was about to respond perfunctorily, urgent footsteps and shouts came from outside the Dragon and Phoenix Private Room of Peace Hotel.

"Fire! Run!"

"Fire! Help!"

Anxious shouts accompanied a cloud of thick smoke drifting into the private room. Jiang Wenmin, Li Guobang, and others instantly turned pale, losing all desire to drink.

Gao Ze, on the other hand, suddenly darted out, opened the Dragon and Phoenix Private Room, and quickly scanned up, down, left, and right.

The source of the thick smoke from the fire was not the Peace Hotel kitchen, where he had been an hour ago, but a private large private room about two hundred meters from his private room.

"So, the Peace Hotel fire disclosed by the system intelligence wasn't in the kitchen, but in a private room!"

Gao Ze instantly understood what was happening and immediately strode towards the large private room emitting thick smoke.

The system intelligence revealed that today's Peace Hotel fire only resulted in five people being burned and no fatalities, which indicated that the fire was not very dangerous and that the rescue was timely, making it entirely possible to avoid injuries.

At the same time.

As Gao Ze ran to the burning private room for rescue,

The wealthy businessman Zhou Xiaodong also rushed out of the Dragon and Phoenix Private Room, following Gao Ze towards the burning private room to assist in the rescue.

"Mr. Gao, the fire is very dangerous!"

Watching that figure, who was fearless and without any hesitation, Jiang Qianyu cried out, wanting Gao Ze to escape first.

"Miss Jiang, it's impossible to stop Officer Gao!"

"This fire isn't very big, so it shouldn't be too dangerous. We can go take a look first!"

As Lili's words fell, she also rushed in Gao Ze's direction. Jiang Qianyu hesitated for two seconds. She had never experienced anything like this since she was little. In her values, the value of life was completely different.

"Lili, wait for me!"

Jiang Qianyu gritted her teeth and still chased after her.

"Officer Gao, the fire and thick smoke are spreading from inside the private room. Even the copper handles of the main door are red-hot. What should we do?"

Zhou Xiaodong quickly arrived at the private room where the fire had started. He could see thick smoke billowing out from the large gaps in the private room. The copper handles of the two large doors were burning red, and hysterical shouts for help could be heard from inside.

Lili and Jiang Qianyu also followed, their gazes fixed on Gao Ze.

Pushing the door open by hand was clearly not an option; that would instantly turn one's hand into roasted meat.

But there seemed to be no other way; only Gao Ze, the police officer, could make a decision.

"Kick open the door!"

Gao Ze looked at the door of the Peace Hotel private room, considering a method. With his strength, he should be able to kick it open.

"Officer Gao, the Peace Hotel doors are all specially made steel armored doors. How can a person kick them open!"

Zhou Xiaodong shook his head, listening to the cries for help from inside, and said, "Don't joke..."

Bang—

At that moment, Zhou Xiaodong, Jiang Qianyu, and Lili saw a dark shadow flash before their eyes.

The armored door of the private room in front of them exploded with a cannon-like roar.

The door burst open.