Chapter 10 Are You Not Going To Explain To Me
- Zeke furrowed his brows. “What is it? Who are they?”
- “They're from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau,” Lacey said.
- “Today is the day for a weekly routine spot check. I didn't expect them to inspect the steel mill. There’s just been a fight here. This place is a mess. I don't know if it can pass the review.”
- “Don't worry, I'm here. It'll be fine,” Zeke comforted.
- If he wanted to, he could easily make the capital of Oakheart City his own. A few rotten fish and shrimps from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau did not bother him at all.
- With no comment, Lacey pouted as she personally welcomed the other party.
- As Zeke had nothing to do, he went into the bathroom and smoked.
- Halfway through his cigarette, he bumped into a man in a suit.
- Zeke recognized him as the leader of the Industrial and Commercial team.
- The other party was trying hard at the urinal for a long time but couldn't seem to squeeze out a drop of urine.
- His face flushed from suffocation. He was sweating profusely and groaning in discomfort.
- Zeke couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
- You're suffering from kidney stones, Zeke thought to himself. At this rate, he'll die from a burst bladder.
- Not wanting any casualties in the steel mill, he chose a few long silver needles from the Ammo Needle and walked toward the man.
- “Don't move,” Zeke said. “I'll help you crush the stones.”
- “Hey, hey, hey.” The man in a suit panicked. “What are you doing? Stop it...”
- Even famous doctors from around the world couldn't get rid of his kidney stones. It would be an international joke if this man could cure it with just a few silver needles.
- However, Zeke had already taken action before he could finish his sentence.
- The silver needles were inserted from his lower back into his bladder.
- The man cursed, “What the f**k,” but suddenly stopped.
- Almost immediately, the sound of rushing water and a comfortable hush sound were heard.
- The man clearly noticed countless small, fractured stones being excreted along with the urine.
- He was so exhilarated that his eyes brimmed with tears.
- The problem that had been troubling and causing him pain for five years had finally been solved.
- What a miracle!
- I've met a living god!
- The man was so thrilled that he wanted to shake Zeke's hand, not realizing that he had peed on his hands.
- Zeke berated, “Go wash your hands.”
- The man shot him an awkward smile, taking out a name card. “Nice to meet you, Divine Doctor. Please accept my name card.”
- “I'm Liam George, the director of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. If you have something to say, please go ahead.”
- Zeke didn't reply but noticed the wolf's head logo on his wrist.
- “You were Blackie's underling?”
- Liam's eyes constricted, his hands shaking.
- Who on earth is this man to have the nerve to call him Blackie?
- “Yes, I... I was Black Wolf's subordinate,” Liam said. “And you are...”
- Zeke turned around and left without accepting his name card. “The name's Zeke, Zeke Williams.”
- What?
- Thud!
- Liam couldn't help but fall on his knees.
- Zeke Williams, the legend from the armed forces, the God of War, who led thousands of troops to make a clean sweep of the borders of nine countries...
- He's a living god!
- I can't believe I've met a patron saint while I was peeing.
- Zeke returned to Lacey's side, who was looking sad and despondent.
- “It's over. They've discovered many problems just now. The steel mill will definitely have to close for reorganization. We'll be in serious trouble if it affects the Schneider family's order.”
- Zeke patted her shoulder gently. “Relax. We won't.”
- “You don't have to console me.” Lacey sighed. “I've been dealing with them for over five years. I'm well aware of their style of doing things.”
- At this moment, Liam came out of the washroom.
- He gestured to his subordinates, who then hurriedly gathered around him.
- He briefly said a few words to them, then led them into the car and departed.
- Lacey gaped in surprise. “Why did they leave? That's unusual.”
- Then, suddenly remembering something, she scrutinized Zeke from top to bottom. “Aren't you going to explain anything to me?”
- “Explain what?” Zeke asked.
- “For example, how did you know that someone had acquired every steel mill in the city, cutting Emily off supplies and that she would beg us for supplies?” Lacey questioned.
- “And how could the dignified Schneider family be interested in our small mill and give us such a large order? Also, you said that the people from the Industrial and Commerce Bureau will not trouble us. And look, they’ve really left.”
- “Easy,” Zeke said casually.
- “I was the one who acquired every steel mill in the city and prevented them from supplying to Emily. As for the Schneider family, it's just a little something that I've set up at Oakheart City. The Schneider family's property is all mine. And the people from the Industrial and Commerce Bureau? They're not even a speck of dust in my eyes.”
- Lacey was mentally exhausted. “Can you do something about your bravado?”
- Zeke was dumbstruck.
- What happened to trust between people?
- ...
- Meanwhile, Emily had arrived at Jackson's office with a stomach full of anger.
- After explaining the ins and outs of what exactly happened, Jackson went ballistic.
- “You're a piece of trash, Emily. Do you know that? How could you mess up this simple matter?”
- In fact, what happened today had all been planned by Jackson.
- He had sent Emily to Lacey's steel mill to threaten her with her bankruptcy.
- That way, Lacey would beg him in return, and then he could threaten her with the marriage contract.
- However, he had not expected Emily to play this good card so badly.
- Emily felt aggrieved. After all, it wasn't her fault that the plan fell through. She could only blame the person who had secretly acquired every steel mill in the city and stopped supplying to the Hamilton family.
- However, she didn't dare to express her inner thoughts. “Jackson, I think it's more appropriate that you take care of this and separate them yourself. Zeke Williams has no right to claim your woman. He's just a simp.”
- “Hmph! Williams, that piece of shit,” Jackson snorted. “It's not my turn to strike yet.”
- “Phoebe, have you done everything you were told to do?”
- “Don't worry, Mr. Hamilton,” said his secretary at the side in a coquettish manner.
- “I've followed your instructions and made Jeremy's son-in-law the section chief of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.”
- Jackson smiled in satisfaction.
- To his knowledge, Lacey's family was afraid of Jeremy; they obeyed him.
- If Jeremy spoke up and forced Lacey to marry him, Lacey would most likely comply.
- As such, he had made a deal with Jeremy.
- In return of making Jeremy's son-in-law the section chief of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, Jeremy would force Lacey to get engaged with him tonight.
- And if Lacey didn't agree to it, Jeremy would let his son-in-law seize Lacey's steel mill.
- The plan for tonight was foolproof.
- ...
- It was the evening when Lacey received a call from Jeremy.
- Jeremy's son-in-law had become the section chief of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, and they had invited her and Zeke to a celebration feast.
- Upon hearing that, Lacey's eyes lit up. She quickly accepted the invitation.
- Hanging up the phone, she said to Zeke mysteriously, “I finally know why the steel mill wasn't held accountable by the Industry and Commerce team today.”
- “Why?” Zeke asked.
- “Uncle Jeremy's son-in-law became the section chief of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. It must be because of him that they didn't probe deeper today.”
- Zeke remained silent.
- The director of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, Liam George, personally stepped forward today. Why would he do what he did today for a mere section chief?
- It's because he was grateful for my kindness in curing his disease that he let you go today.
- “Come on. Let's go to the celebration feast. I want to thank Uncle Jeremy and his family properly,” Lacey said.
- Zeke creased his brows. “Your uncle invited me as well?”
- Lacey nodded. “Yeah, he insisted for you to attend.”
- Zeke contemplated.
- Why would Jeremy take the initiative to invite me when he had disapproved of my marriage with Lacey all this while?
- It seems this celebration feast is a trap.
- I hope they aren’t targeting me this time, Zeke thought to himself. Otherwise, I wouldn’t mind banishing them from this country.
- Jeremy had been challenging him too many times. Zeke was beginning to lose his patience.
- As a precautionary measure, Zeke secretly sent a message to Lone Wolf.