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"Sorry." The man patted Guo Zengchen's shoulder from behind.
Guo Cuncun was just about to perform when he was unhappy when someone tapped him. He just moved his shoulders and ignored him.
Zheng Cheng saw the person coming and suppressed his laughter. He called out seriously, "Dad, you're looking for me?"
When he heard it was Zheng Yuan, Guo Zengchen reacted and turned around. His dark yellow face turned red like liver.
"Xiao Guo, I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation." Zheng Yuan lowered his posture and said with a smile.
"Oh, no, I'm sorry for disturbing you two." Guo Zengchen bowed slightly to Zheng Yuan and raised his glass to Zheng Cheng, "Zheng Cheng, let's get back to chatting."
"Go to the study." As soon as Guo Zengchen left, Zheng Yuan put away his smile and said to Zheng Cheng.
Finally, it's coming.
Zheng Cheng prepared for this conversation for a week.
Although he was still not 100% sure, he had to give it a try.
Receiving Hu Hanyu's worried look, Zheng Cheng shook his head.
It's okay, I can do it alone.
When they walked past Hanyu, they stretched out their hands tacitly and shook hands for two seconds while passing by each other.
Just these two seconds gave Zheng Cheng a little more confidence.
Hu Hanyu was right when he said something: the people he had to face were his parents, the enemies he knew best.
"Tell me about it." Zheng Yuan walked into his own dedicated chair, immediately folded his hands, and looked at Zheng Cheng. "You seem to have changed a bit. Do you have any new ideas?"
"Where's Mom?" Zheng Cheng didn't answer his question directly. He looked around but didn't see any trace of Chen Min.
"She doesn't need to get involved in conversations between men." Zheng Yuan waved his hand nonchalantly.
That’s a pity, Zheng Cheng thought, because he couldn’t see Chen Min’s reaction.
"Dad, I have nothing to hide." Zheng Cheng sat down opposite Zheng Yuan. "First of all, I apologize for my recklessness. I shouldn't have gone against you."
Zheng Yuan smiled meaningfully, waiting for him to continue.
"But I still have to explain that I'm not just being a blogger for fun." Zheng Cheng took out the financial report that Chen Min had made for him and placed it in front of Zheng Yuan.
"In one year, the total revenue from advertising and traffic was 12 million." Zheng Cheng knew these figures by heart. "Now that the account has been closed and settled, the profit is estimated to be 8 million."
Zheng Yuan looked at the numbers on the report, looked up at his son in front of him, and nodded approvingly.
"This is the result of our three-person team's two accounts. If we add more staff and professionally connect with the business, our revenue will increase further." Zheng Cheng smiled awkwardly, "However, we wasted it due to our impulsiveness."
"But your abilities aren't wasted." Zheng Yuan speculated with interest about Zheng Cheng's bargaining chips and intentions. "All these years of training you weren't in vain, Chengcheng."
"You're joking. You only trained me until I was 12, and the rest of the journey was all my own." Zheng Cheng didn't give in at all and went straight to the point. "This is my own ability and the result of my own labor."
"That's right. It's your own hard work." Zheng Yuan paid no attention to his provocation. He leaned back and crossed his legs. "Why are you telling me all this? To make me acknowledge your ability? Then you've achieved your goal."
"My company is under Yuanliu's control, and the eight million in profits will all go to Yuanliu," Zheng Cheng said. "I'll also return my current house in Jiangnan Yayuan to you."
This surrender surprised Zheng Yuan. He thought his wayward son would realize the good things his family had to offer after some time away from home, but he never expected him to become addicted to living in poverty.
"I heard from your mom that you have a boyfriend. So, you don't want the house anymore and are planning to live with him from now on?" Zheng Yuan asked tentatively. "Mom and Dad are very open-minded. They don't intend to force you to leave the house."
Zheng Cheng laughed: "You underestimate me by testing me like this, Dad."
If he jumped out to deny it at this moment, he would lose the initiative and fall into Zheng Yuan's rhythm.
Now his behavior was beyond Zheng Yuan's expectations step by step. He was obviously interested. He sat up straight again, supported his arms on the mahogany desk, and looked at Zheng Cheng.
"Then I don't understand. What do you want in exchange for eight million and a house?" The familiar style of the report made Zheng Yuan imagine a woman's face. "Are you trying to replace Zheng Lu?"
"Hahahaha, if I were so naive, I would have underestimated my father." Zheng Cheng laughed out loud, "I don't want to get involved in your chess game with your wife."
Zheng Yuan raised his eyebrows: This kid knows much more than he thought.
Zheng Yuan's global layout and the Yuanlv Group, in which his family members are all involved, are actually a game between him and Chen Min, and the children are more like pawns of their respective forces.
Currently, both sides hold one chess piece each: Zheng Lu and Zheng Miao.
Chen Min, unwilling to give up, wanted to stir up a conflict between Zheng Cheng and Zheng Lu, so that Zheng Cheng could return to the court and reap the benefits.
After figuring this out, Zheng Cheng felt very bored: "What are you guys doing playing flying chess? That's just throwing a six."
It's true that he wants to take over Farsight, but he doesn't want to join any of them.
I don’t want to be a little plane. Zheng Cheng wants to be a dice roller.
"Dad has been working on our old house in Suzhou and Hangzhou for a long time, right? When will the construction be approved?" Zheng Cheng changed the subject and asked.
"The process for a historic building preservation project is very long, at least three years," Zheng Yuan replied. "Why?"
"Before the construction permit is issued, I will go back and collect enough credits to graduate and become a professional hotel manager." Zheng Cheng has whetted Zheng Yuan's appetite, and it's time to completely get rid of his plan.
"I want to use the old house to open a new B&B hotel. When the time comes, I will open a new product line for Yuanlv, a young and luxury B&B route."
"Dad, to be honest, your B&B is terrible. You don't understand this new format. No one else can understand it."
"The Zheng family mansion was originally just a sentimental possession of yours. Let me try it out. If it goes well, it will be profitable. If it doesn't, you will have an elegant place to stay when you return to Suzhou and Hangzhou every year. And..."
Zheng Cheng leaned forward and moved closer.
"You'll have me as an extra chess piece."
Win-win.
When the Zheng family talks about business, it must be a win-win situation.
Zheng Cheng's biggest bargaining chip is himself.
"Chengcheng, you are indeed my favorite son." Zheng Yuan's eyes sparkled. "I agree. If you have any other requests, you can also ask for them."
Of course there is one more thing left, which is the most important and also the least important.
"I want Hu Hanyu to go to the United States with me."
Zheng Yuan's expression at this moment can be summed up in two words.
That’s it?
"I have one small request." Zheng Cheng smiled and placed the last piece on the table.
Walking out of the study, Zheng Cheng felt extremely happy.
He reestablished his image in Zheng Yuan's mind and ruined Chen Min's plan.
It's a win-win situation for him too.
He couldn't wait and wanted to share this joy with Hu Hanyu, so he walked towards the stairs anxiously and didn't notice the footsteps behind him.
When there were only three or five meters left to the stairs, Zheng Cheng was suddenly pushed to the corner by a heavy pressure.
"Little guy, you even put it on."
Zheng Cheng was about to call for help when a thick hand covered his mouth. The strong smell of alcohol mixed with heat sprayed on his ear.
"Zheng Cheng, the more formal you dress, the sexier you look, you know that?"
The dishonest hand behind him moved down along his waistline and finally patted him lightly on the butt.
"!!" Zheng Cheng felt sick to his stomach and kicked around randomly. The man kicked him in the calf and took advantage of the situation to suppress him.
"I may be a bit harsh in my words, but my heart is sincere." Guo Zengchen firmly grasped his shoulders with his lower hand, forcing him to stay close to him. "I like you very much. Would you consider being with me?"
Zheng Cheng opened his mouth and bit his finger hard.
Guo Zengchen uttered a cry and let go. Zheng Cheng had the chance to turn around, but he was pressed against the wall by his neck again.
"Kittens bite?" Guo Zengchen was still grinning. He put the finger Zheng Cheng had bitten and bled into his mouth, sucked it, and rubbed it on Zheng Cheng's face. "I like people with strong tempers. They're exciting. That Peach Juice Yaoyao is just a phony. As soon as she heard me reveal my identity, she stuck to me like a slug. Boring."
"Sure enough... it was you... who did it!" Zheng Cheng's teeth were chattering as he dodged with great effort, his eyes bulging with anger.
"That bratty little idiot came up with the idea. I just wanted to scare you, but who knew you'd be so angry?"
There was a huge difference in strength between them, and Zheng Cheng tried several times but failed to break free. Instead, Guo Zengchen became more and more excited, and told him everything about Taozhi Yaoyao climbing up on him and complaining to him.
"He's so boring. How can he compare to you, Zheng Cheng, Cheng Cheng." Guo Zengchen leaned close to Zheng Cheng's ear again and sprayed the disgusting smell of alcohol into his ear. "I'm serious about you, Cheng Cheng. Think about it again. I can..."
Just when the tip of his tongue was about to touch Zheng Cheng's earlobe, the force suppressing Zheng Cheng's throat suddenly loosened. There was a muffled sound from the floor and a black shadow flashed before his eyes. When Zheng Cheng stood firm and lowered his head, he saw that Guo Zengchen had been knocked to the ground.
The noise just now startled Zheng Yuan who was in the study. When he walked out of the study, he was also stunned by the scene in the corridor.
Hanyu?! He promised not to do anything! What if Zheng Yuan saw him now...
"Dad, I'm fine!"
Zheng Cheng hurriedly tried to cover for Hanyu, and turned back to look for him, only to find that Hu Hanyu had just come up the stairs and was walking towards them.
So far away, wasn't that him just now?
"Master, I heard there was some commotion on the second floor, so I came over to check it out." Old Chen turned his wrist and reached out to help Guo Zengchen who was lying on the ground. "I'm sorry, Mr. Guo, the lights were too dim, and I thought Mr. Cheng was in danger."
"No, it's okay. Zheng Cheng and I are familiar with each other. I was just joking." Guo Zengchen patted his pants and stood up. "Think about what I just said. I'm serious."
"Considering it?" Zheng Cheng chuckled and walked past him. "Sorry, I already have a boyfriend."
Hanyu stopped in front of the corridor bridge on the second floor.
"Hey, hero." Zheng Cheng greeted him.
"Hey, Princess." Hanyu smiled at him, "Unfortunately, I'm not a hero. I just delivered a message."
Zheng Cheng walked up to him and slowed down his pace, showing no intention of stopping until they were very close.
"The one who can save others and protect himself is a true hero." He reached out and grabbed Hanyu, pulling him towards himself, then put his arm around his shoulders.
Zheng Sisi on the first floor was secretly eating a small cake in the living room.
"Okay! Did you catch me? I was wondering why you've become fatter recently, and you said it was because you were gaining muscle." Zheng Miao snatched the plate from his sister.
"It's a tonic. I'm still growing." Zheng Sisi looked at the small cake moving away from her and felt sad. "Sister Miao, please stay with me. Gu Zichen isn't coming, and I don't know where my brother and the others are. I'm so bored."
"Chengcheng, I saw Dad was looking for him just now, he should be at...ah!" Zheng Miao looked towards the corridor bridge on the second floor and screamed in surprise.
Zheng Sisi was also shocked when she looked back and covered her mouth with her hands.
As she screamed, the guests around her looked towards the second floor.
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