Chapter 77 Asking for a Dowry
Inside the huge office, large swathes of sunlight poured onto the floor, making it slightly hot.
Mu Yi sat at the reception table, concentrating on pouring tea. "Boss Huo, Wan Jing is no longer making any moves. It seems that he has been frightened by you. Li Wanli dare not act rashly."
"Things are different now. With Zhou Liangqi's return, things will change."
Huo Qichen pinched a cigarette between his bony fingers and sniffed it casually.
Mu Yi paused while pouring tea, "Zhou Liangqi just came back last night, have you seen him?"
"Yes, in Wenhua." Huo Qi Chen did not hide it.
Mu Yi nodded, but she felt mixed emotions. Huo Qichen had not allowed her to accompany him in many recent occasions when a special assistant was needed. She also didn't know what he was doing in Wenhua last night or who he was with.
The best Pu'er tea was sieved on both sides. Huo Qichen took a sip and frowned slightly. It seemed that it was not as good as last night's.
Mu Yi was very perceptive, and seeing him frown, she quickly asked, "What's wrong?"
Huo Qichen didn't answer directly, but put down his teacup and asked, "How did Zhou Liangqi solve the Jiangcheng project?"
"Pay people money to keep their mouths shut. In this day and age, as long as you pay them enough, no one will talk too much."
"What about public opinion?"
"It was suppressed. There are many such incidents every year. They just pick a piece of explosive news and suppress it."
"How's the progress on the land in Jinxiu City?" Huo Qichen lit the unsmoked cigarette and took a light puff.
"Everything has been arranged behind the scenes. We just need to go through the bidding process and it will fall into the hands of the Huo family."
Mu Yi answered every question, her eyes falling on the teacup from which he had only taken a sip.
Huo Qi Chen nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Mu Yi studied his expression and said, "Mr. Huo, the price you set for Jinxiu City is a bit high. If Wanjing were to acquire it at that time, Huo's capital chain might be very tight."
"No problem. Just for practice."
Mu Yi didn't understand. What was Jinxiu City used for training? It was a huge real estate complex, surrounded by schools.
Huo Qichen only smoked half of his cigarette and stubbed it out in the ashtray. He stood up and picked up his coat. "Xiao Liu has taken a day off today. Can you drive me?"
Mu Yi was delighted, ignored his doubts, and followed immediately.
In fact, Huo Qi Chen rarely drives himself. There are too many things in his mind and he can't think quietly, so it is easy for him to get into accidents on the road. The only few times he drove was because of Jian Mo.
In the quiet parking lot, Huo Qichen was dressed in a suit and tie, walking fast with his long legs. Mu Yi followed behind him in high heels, almost jogging.
She pressed the key and the car unlocked.
At this moment, a bloated figure fell out from behind the car and rushed directly in front of Huo Qichen. He frowned and took a step back.
It was a middle-aged woman with a wrinkled face and a flattering smile. "You are Mr. Huo, right?"
Mu Yi anxiously stood in front of Huo Qichen and said, "Who are you? How rude of you!"
The clothes this woman is wearing are cheap and have no class at all!
Jane's mother didn't even look at her, but only stared at the noble man behind her. It must be said that he was indeed a rare talent.
"Boss Huo, I am Jian Mo's mother!"
Mu Yi froze and frowned.
A man's deep voice came from above his head, "You go out first."
"Boss Huo! This..."
"Don't you understand?" Huo Qichen's tone became heavier.
Mu Yi had no choice but to withdraw his hand, reluctantly handed him the car keys, and left, looking back every few steps.
Seeing him like this, Jane's mother felt more confident.
Huo Qichen pressed his temples and asked, "What do you want from me?"
Mother Jian said attentively, "I already know that you are getting married to our Xiaomo. Don't worry, I will never reveal a single word to the outside world."
He raised an eyebrow, said nothing, and waited for her next sentence.
The aura of this man was too strong. Mother Jian continued cautiously, "It's like this. According to ancient customs, marriage is such a big event that requires meeting the parents and giving a betrothal gift before the ceremony can be held. I know that Mr. Huo has a special status, but he can't be so rude!"
Seeing that he still didn't speak, Mother Jian plucked up her courage and said, "Now that the girl's parents already know, it's okay to make up for the ceremony. What do you think, Mr. Huo?"
Huo Qichen lowered his eyes, understanding most of it, and said lightly: "The father of Jian lying in the hospital can barely be considered as Jian Mo's father. I really don't know who you are."
Mother Jian choked, "You! I have also raised Jian Mo for more than ten years. Even if I have no credit, I have worked hard. How can you talk to me like this! She must have whispered something in your ear. Don't believe her lies. She has always been an ungrateful person!"
"Really?" Huo Qichen raised his voice. "If you were really Jian Mo's family, you would know that I not only gave 200,000 yuan as treatment funds for Jian's father, but also provided him with the best medical team."
He had no expression on his face, but his aura was so strong that it almost suffocated Mother Jane.
"...Of course I know this isn't the same thing. This is what you should do, understand? You're the CEO of the Huo Group, and you're trying to marry our daughter off for a mere 200,000 yuan. That's inappropriate!"
"Now that you know, you should be grateful for the two hundred thousand. It saved your husband's life. You have no gratitude at all, and you are still here making trouble with me. You deserve to be killed."
Huo Qichen stroked the car keys in his hand and retorted calmly.
Jane's mother was stunned by what she said. She took a deep breath and used her trump card. "How about this? Give me another 500,000 yuan, and Jane Mo will be yours forever. How about that? If Mr. Huo is unwilling to do this deal, I will announce in the newspaper tomorrow that you are married!"
She was smart in one respect, which was that she knew there was a hidden story behind this marriage that was not made public, and that there were reasons why it could not be made public.
Huo Qichen narrowed his eyes, then pulled the corners of his lips, "You have a big appetite. Do you think your daughter is worth half a million?"
Such ridicule made Jane's mother open her eyes wide. She thought Jane Mo was very capable, but it turned out that she was just like this.
"You can try to see what happens if you put something in the newspaper. I'll give you a ready-made template. That's your son, Jian Zhou, who is still trapped in the entertainment industry. If he meets an unreasonable boss, he can lose his life. Do you want to try it too?"
Huo Qichen calmly opened the car door, supporting himself with his arms, and didn't rush to get in. "At your age, you probably can't hold on as well as Jian Zhou."
Mother Jian was furious, "...Jian Mo said the same thing today. It turns out that Jian Zhou was murdered by you two!"
"Unfortunately, it's my fault." He raised his eyebrows confidently, and just as he was about to leave, he paused and raised his face from the darkness, "Have you met Jian Mo?"
Mother Jane was frightened by his aura and took a step back, not daring to speak.
"Where did you meet?"
"...beauty salon. She seemed to be getting some beauty treatment and I caught her red-handed." Mother Jane didn't want to say it, but she had to. She grabbed the corner of her clothes and said hesitantly.
Seeing that the young man didn't say anything, Jane's mother quickly added a sentence.
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