"What does this kind of shit have to do with me?" Chu Jinghong spread his arms and said calmly, "If word gets out that someone like me is participating in a barbaric fight like yours, I'll be screwed!!"
If Zhang Tianzhe chose to avoid this or the people he sent collapsed immediately, then the future of the business would probably come to an end. Without a source of livelihood, his brothers would probably have trouble even living the most basic life.
Faced with such an urgent situation, Zhang Tianzhe turned to Chu Jinghong with a pleading look in his eyes, his tone filled with humility: "Master, I have indeed encountered a very difficult problem this time. If you don't help me, then I will be ruined! Master, please, I will do anything you ask me to do in the future, but please help me this time."
Such words seemed to touch the softest corner of Chu Jinghong's heart.
Although Zhang Tianzhe is not good at appearing in public and is unable to perform more important duties, he is still an indispensable and important assistant to Chu Jinghong in this Jinling place.
Some matters are not suitable to be handled personally, especially those complex and sensitive tasks, which have to be entrusted to Zhang Tianzhe.
Zhang Tianzhe's eyes flashed with curiosity and desire, but also with a bit of uneasiness. His brows were slightly furrowed, his lips trembled, and he couldn't help but ask.
In the past, given Chu Jinghong's characteristically uncompromising style, he might have offered direct assistance in a similar situation. After all, for a wealthy man like him, even a few million or even ten million yuan would be considered a small sum. However, Chu Jinghong's lack of immediate response created a subtle sense of awkwardness, leaving the usually confident Zhang Tianzhe feeling anxious and bewildered.
Faced with the other party's prolonged silence, an unfamiliar sense of failure began to gnaw at Zhang Tianzhe's heart. While the 10 million yuan was extremely valuable to him and could significantly improve his current situation, it was completely insignificant to Chu Jinghong, who possessed countless wealth and resources. Realizing this, a strong feeling of helplessness washed over him.
If Mr. Chu truly wanted to help with a personal problem, he would likely need to offer a lucrative reward, such as oil development rights or rare metal mining licenses, to attract his interest. Compared to major investment decisions that could overturn a family's fate, the 10 million yuan in front of him was clearly not enough.
Noticing his friend's slightly reserved attitude, Zhang Tianzhe tried to appear composed and forced a smile, saying, "If this matter truly is inconvenient for you to address, then let's just pretend nothing happened. We'll have many other opportunities to cooperate in the future."
On the way to the Xia Group Building, the car was silent. The two of them were silent, and only the sound of their breathing and the slight movement of the vehicle broke the silence.
When they arrived at the brightly lit and imposing corporate building and stopped, Chu Jinghong turned to Zhang Tianzhe, who was sitting in the driver's seat with a subtly changing expression, and asked in a steady and low voice, "When will it be held?"
"It will start on time at 7 o'clock in the afternoon three days later." Zhang Tianzhe replied quickly, his tone revealing rekindled anticipation and joy.
He instantly understood the meaning of the other person's words, and his originally nervous heart calmed down a little. Then he tentatively asked, "Are you planning to join in and help?"
"Just as you thought, don't worry about other things now. Please help my friend find a quiet and safe place to stay as soon as possible." After saying this, he made a decisive decision and signaled with his eyes to take immediate action.
After hearing this response, Zhang Tianzhe felt relieved and grateful. He quickly nodded in agreement, "I understand! Everything will be done according to your requirements. Please rest assured and leave this matter to me."
When the last promise was made, Chu Jinghong opened the car door and stepped into the night.
Soon after, Zhang Tianzhe also got off the car. After witnessing the slender and stoic figure blending into the bright lights of the city, he turned and left, and his mood returned to his usual optimism.
The younger brother driving the Audi finally turned his head slowly, his eyes lingering on Zhang Tianzhe for a moment, hesitant, and asked cautiously, "Brother, do we really have to raise 20 million? This amount is an astronomical figure for us, enough for the brothers to squander for a long time. Moreover, with this money, we can definitely find many experts to help us. Is it really worth it? Isn't it too expensive to spend so much money to hire someone?"
Zhang Tianzhe's eyes suddenly grew fierce, his tone revealing his disappointment and dissatisfaction with his brother's lack of foresight. "What are you talking about? Is it worth it? You're so shortsighted. If Chu Jinghong really wanted to help, would he be interested in this little bit of money?"
You know, even if he used the 10 million to find a lot of so-called masters, could they compare to Chu Jinghong? Zhang Tianzhe was essentially trading this small amount of money for greater benefits. If he could really get Chu Jinghong to help, victory would be almost certain; especially if he were to be present at the competition, this competition would be almost certain to win. The only remaining concern was that he would be distracted by other things!
At this moment,
The phone suddenly rang, a crisp sound shattering the silence. Zhang Tianzhe's jacket pocket vibrated. When he saw the name on the caller ID, his face froze. He clenched his teeth and quickly pressed the answer button. "Hello?" His voice was thick with reluctance and a hint of nervousness.
A slightly joking voice came from the other end of the line: "Hey, Brother Zhang, why aren't you even answering calls from old friends? Could it be that after your meteoric rise to fame, you're no longer willing to talk to even old acquaintances?"
Faced with such straightforward and somewhat sarcastic words, Zhang Tianzhe tried his best to sound calmer. "What are you talking about? I just happen to have some very important things to deal with these past few days."
But the other party clearly wasn't about to let this go easily: "Haha... opening a few billiard halls is such a big deal? It seems like your career is becoming more down-to-earth. What are your plans for the upcoming match? Are you mentally prepared to give up?"
Hearing these words, Zhang Tianzhe sneered in response: "I will never admit defeat easily. When that day comes, you'd better be careful and don't underestimate your opponent. If you lose, the massage and sauna shops on this street will probably be owned by the Zhang family." This was one of the most firm and powerful words he had said in recent years.
The man who had been so arrogant just now was silent for a moment, then burst into even stronger and more piercing laughter...
The entire call felt like an invisible mental duel, quietly unfolding between the two of them. Every word was filled with mutual mockery and sarcasm, and the surroundings seemed enveloped by an invisible pressure, making people feel particularly oppressive and heavy.
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