Dashing Student

Chapter 352 - 352, Beautiful Prison Warden Invites to Dinner

"Let’s do it!"

Jiang Wanli didn’t think twice, agreeing readily.

Although he had been very apprehensive about expanding the market to the provincial capital.

However, Chen Nan’s words had acted like a shot of adrenaline, giving him hope.

Entering the provincial capital didn’t seem so difficult anymore.

Seeing Jiang Wanli’s attitude, Chen Nan also showed a relieved smile, feeling reassured that he had not misjudged the man.

He spoke, "Give me some paper and a pen, I have a prescription for you."

Jiang Wanli immediately fetched paper and a pen, respectfully handing them to Chen Nan.

Chen Nan wrote deftly, listing down the names of more than a dozen herbal ingredients, along with the quantity of each, and then handed it to Jiang Wanli, saying, "Cook these herbs into a medicinal soup and take it three times daily. After continuing this for a month, you should be able to clear the governor and conception vessels."

"By then, taking on ten opponents by yourself wouldn’t be an issue."

Even though it was a peaceful era, in the underworld, power still came from who had the strongest fist.

That was exactly why Chen Nan provided Jiang Wanli with the prescription, preparing to build a formidable force!

Jiang Wanli nodded solemnly, and then his eyes betrayed a hint of nervousness as if he had thought of something, "Mr. Chen, there is a difficulty in this matter."

Chen Nan looked curious, "What difficulty?"

Jiang Wanli said, "Most of my men are local to Jizhou."

"If we let them go into the provincial capital, people with motives may trace their origins, even deducing that I’m pushing things forward from behind."

"If that really happens, our whole plan will be wasted."

Chen Nan nodded thoughtfully, "You make a good point. If someone discovers your involvement, it could indeed cause unnecessary trouble."

"We can’t afford any mistakes in what we do."

"One wrong step could lead us into irredeemable disaster."

Jiang Wanli smiled sheepishly, "I’m not afraid of dying, but I don’t want your plans to go to waste!"

Chen Nan also found himself in a difficult position.

To find a group of desperados whose backgrounds can’t be traced was certainly challenging.

Just as Chen Nan was at a loss.

His phone suddenly rang, showing an incoming call from Yang Ruoshui.

Seeing Yang Ruoshui’s number, Chen Nan’s eyes lit up, and he suddenly had a decision in mind. He pressed the answer button and courteously greeted, "Hello, Prison Chief Yang."

Yang Ruoshui got straight to the point, her voice soft and pleasing, "Could I invite Mr. Chen for lunch today?"

Chen Nan didn’t know why Yang Ruoshui had invited him for lunch, but he replied, "You’ve helped me greatly before. Morally and logically, I should be the one inviting you to this meal."

Yang Ruoshui on the other end expressed surprise.

She hadn’t expected Chen Nan to be so emotionally intelligent despite his young age, which made her take a liking to him. She smiled and said, "Well, I’ll send the restaurant’s location to your phone, and we’ll meet at noon!"

After hanging up, Chen Nan looked at Jiang Wanli, smiling, "I already have a suitable candidate, and this time I guarantee no one will be able to trace the involvement back to you."

Jiang Wanli looked at Chen Nan with astonishment, "Mr. Chen, wasn’t that the person who invited you from Jizhou Prison?"

Chen Nan smiled, "I am the one inviting her to lunch."

Jiang Wanli looked admiringly at Chen Nan, unable to resist exclaiming, "You truly are a master beyond this world, Mr. Chen. Although that woman is formidable, Jizhou Prison is the largest prison in our province."

"Her power is not something that ordinary people can compete with."

"And now she even invited you to lunch, which really shows how extraordinary Mr. Chen’s capabilities are."

Chen Nan waved his hand dismissively, saying casually, "There’s no need for such pleasantries between us, let me state my intentions clearly, I’ll only say this once."

Jiang Wanli forced a smile, and although he wanted to say that he wasn’t intentionally flattering Chen Nan,

the fact was that the person from Jizhou Prison held high authority and power.

Even if the city’s party secretary personally invited him to dinner, he might not give him the courtesy of accepting.

But seeing Chen Nan’s serious expression, he also showed a solemn face and listened intently to Chen Nan’s words.

Chen Nan’s eyes were as sharp as a knife. "I need you to establish a firm footing in the provincial city as quickly as possible, figure out the relationships between the seven underworld bosses and the elite families of the provincial city, along with their political backers!"

"In addition, gather the identity information of all the officials above the rank of deputy bureau, including their interpersonal relationships."

Although Jiang Li had said he would investigate his father’s car accident himself, Chen Nan knew that even if Jiang Li took on the investigation himself, it would likely lead nowhere.

So.

He had to foster a force that would gather intelligence for him in the shadows.

He would craft this force into a sharp dagger.

Once unsheathed, it would surely splatter blood five steps around.

Hearing this, Jiang Wanli’s face showed undisguised terror, and with trembling lips, he asked, "Mr. Chen... Do you really only want to enter the provincial city?"

"Your motives can’t be that simple, can they?"

As an underworld boss from Jizhou, Jiang Wanli was well aware that Chen Nan’s motives were not purely straightforward.

If it were just about establishing a presence in the provincial city, there would be no need to investigate those officials’ information.

Chen Nan’s look was complex. "My father died due to another’s conspiracy, with the instigators being some big shots in the provincial city. I seek revenge for him, and this is the only way!"

Jiang Wanli nodded solemnly. "Alright, I understand what I need to do!"

It was just about going mad once.

Not a big deal.

Chen Nan stood up, gratefully saying, "Thank you!"

Jiang Wanli quickly stood, flattered, "Between us, there’s no need for such formalities."

Afterward, Chen Nan left the Jiang Group, and driven by the address provided by Yang Ruoshui, he hurried towards the destination.

About half an hour later, he arrived at a uniquely styled courtyard in the West District.

The gate of the courtyard prominently displayed the words "Plum Garden."

The place seemed like a paradise on earth, extremely scenic, rich with the style of Southern gardens.

Stepping into the courtyard was like entering a landscape painting.

The artificial mountains within were rugged, some majestic and imposing, others delicate and exquisite, all arranged discreetly, each texture seemingly narrating the tales of the ages.

A bridge spanned over a babbling brook below, the clear water beneath like a flowing mirror reflecting the beautiful surroundings, sparkling with animated charm.

Fish in the water swam freely, occasionally leaping to splash sparkling droplets, adding a burst of vitality to the tranquil scene.

The courtyard served multiple functions, not only as an excellent dining spot but also providing a comfortable accommodation experience.

After reporting Yang Ruoshui’s name to the service personnel at the entrance, Chen Nan was led along a winding corridor.

Along the way, carved beams and painted rafters, lattice windows everywhere manifested a quaint and elegant charm.

However, he wasn’t in the mood to appreciate the surrounding beauty.

Instead, he pondered.

Why had Yang Ruoshui invited him to dinner without any apparent reason?