No one expected that Zhuang Li would dare to call Du Zhenzi in the middle of the night, and no one expected that the other party's tone would be so respectful after the call was connected.
Everyone is a person who cares about appearances. They can tell whether others are being genuinely polite or just pretending to be polite with just one ear.
Du Zhenzi immediately asked Zhuang Li if he had any instructions, which clearly showed a superior-subordinate relationship! Even more bizarre was the fact that Du Zhenzi was the subordinate and Zhuang Li was the superior.
It's terrifying that a person who controls the national investment fund asks Zhuang Li for instructions!
With just this one sentence, the whole place became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Duke stood there stiffly like a stone.
Du Zhenzi vaguely heard the word "uncle" and quickly asked, "Mr. Zhuang, are you with my good-for-nothing nephew?"
Duke: “…”
Duke looked at Zhuang Li with a terrified look in his eyes, shaking his head faster than a rattle. He wasn't afraid of his parents or his grandparents, only of this ruthless uncle.
Zhuang Li tapped the tabletop lightly with a mahjong tile in his hand and said truthfully, "Yes, I was playing mahjong with him. He lost and is refusing to pay me back. He's being very rude and says he wants to bankrupt me."
After he finished speaking, Zhuang Li actually chuckled, as if he found the scene just now very interesting.
Du Zhenzi's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He said helplessly but sincerely, "Mr. Zhuang, I'm sorry. I didn't discipline that bastard well, and I've caused you trouble. When he comes back, I'll definitely teach him a lesson and bring him to apologize to you in person. Where is he? Can you give him your phone number? I'll talk to him."
He called everyone "you" and showed great respect.
Duke was becoming increasingly embarrassed and terrified the more he listened. Seeing the phone Zhuang Li handed him, he actually took two steps back and raised his hands above his head in a gesture of surrender.
When he was being arrogant, he was really arrogant, and when he was being timid, he was really timid. Of course, this scene of timidity was only seen by Du Zhenzi, and outsiders were unaware of it.
Tangtuan, who was furious just now, now almost laughed out loud.
Su Ming looked at Zhuang Li carefully and felt the heavy burden on his heart grow even heavier. His wife was too powerful; it seemed he could never catch up.
Zhuang Li raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are you going to answer the phone? If not, I'll continue chatting with your uncle."
"I'll take it, I'll take it!" Duke immediately stretched out his hands to hold the phone. Before he could put it close to his ear, Du Zhenzi's roar could be clearly heard: "You've become so fucking successful. You've been causing trouble everywhere, and now you've even messed with Mr. Zhuang! I'm telling you, no matter how much money you owe me, you have to pay it back! If you dare to default on your debt, I'll break your dog legs! You're so fucking brave, playing cards with Mr. Zhuang. Do you know what kind of person he is? Do you know how scary his brain is..."
The rest of the words could no longer be heard as Duke walked away, but this did not prevent everyone from realizing that Zhuang Li's ability and status might be completely different from what they imagined.
He wasn't just some figurehead placed on a high pedestal by Mr. Zhuang, but the true controller of Hongtu. Du Zhenzi's investment in Hongtu was entirely due to Mr. Zhuang's decision, and the importance of this investment even surpassed the value of the investment company itself.
There weren't many people who could make Du Zhenzi bow his head, but Zhuang Li was one of them. Even more terrifying was the fact that he was only twenty-two years old. This meant that at such a young age, he was already on par with the fathers of everyone present.
How did this all happen?
Everyone was asking the same question in their hearts. The unknown made them feel awe towards Zhuang Li.
Sun Baixi smiled bitterly, thinking he should have thought of this earlier. How could Zhuang Li be completely useless if he could fool so many people?
Young Master Qiu patted his chest in fear. His intuition was indeed correct. Duke could be provoked, but Zhuang Li was truly untouchable.
The person with the most complicated and uncomfortable mood is none other than Zhuang Shimiao.
He seemed calm as he sat at the mahjong table, waiting, but in reality, his clenched fists were already sweating. Du Zhenzi's attitude made him realize that Zhuang Li's control of Hongtu wasn't based on his grandfather's reputation or his shares in the Zhuang family, but on his actual strength.
It is impossible for someone like Du Zhenzi to be interested in a show-off, let alone be so respectful to one.
So, what exactly did Zhuang Li do? What were the major projects he spearheaded? And why did the country value him so highly?
These mysteries pierced Zhuang Shimiao's heart like a poisonous sting. Without understanding, he knew he would lose, and lose miserably. In a flash, he finally understood why his grandfather had been so indifferent to Dr. Eysenck's arrival.
Perhaps Zhuang Li is more valuable than Dr. Eysenck?
Zhuang Shimiao's heart trembled at the thought, then he vehemently denied it: "No, it can't be." How old was Zhuang Li? He'd never been to college, let alone been exposed to high-precision foreign technology. How could he possibly be better than Dr. Eysenck?
Zhuang Shimiao lowered his head, gently rubbed his eyebrows, and tried to calm himself down.
Duke came back holding his phone, a flattering smile on his face: "Master Zhuang, it doesn't matter if the POS machine is smashed. We can transfer money with our phones. Come on, give me your bank card and I'll transfer it now. Master Su——"
He looked at Su Ming and asked, "Have you figured it out? How much do I owe Young Master Zhuang?"
Su Ming: "..." He had never been called Su Shao before, so he was not used to it. Actually, Su Lao Er was not bad.
Su Ming named a number, and Duke transferred the money without blinking. He turned around and gave the henchman a vicious kick, his face flushed and his neck thick with anger, "Pay up! What are you still standing there for! If you don't have the guts, don't come out and gamble. This is so damn shameful!"
After yelling, he looked at Zhuang Shimiao and said in the same rude manner: "Don't think that just because you have the same last name as Mr. Zhuang, you can shirk your debts by playing mahjong. Where's your cell phone? Take it out!"
Ma Zai: “…”
Zhuang Shimiao: “…”
Everyone present: “…”
They finally understood how Duke had managed to survive under Du Zhenzi's control. In terms of adapting to changing circumstances, he was probably the best in City C.
Zhuang Shimiao took out his phone, feeling a pain in his heart that no one could possibly understand. Just when he thought family background and connections could defeat everything, Zhuang Li told him with facts: as long as you have the ability, family background is nothing but clouds.
The more this happened, the more Zhuang Shimiao wanted to know: What exactly did Zhuang Li do? How did he climb to this height in just a few months? How did he build his independent kingdom?
I want to know, I really want to know, I really want to know...
More and more hidden worries, curiosity, and uneasiness grew wildly in Zhuang Shimiao's heart like vines.
The three of them transferred the money one after another, and Su Ming's phone kept ringing with text messages. In just a few hours, he completed the transformation from an unemployed young man to a billionaire.
Tangtuan stood on tiptoe to look at his childhood friend's cell phone, feeling extremely envious.
He secretly sent a text message: [Zhuang Li's scumbag rating in my eyes has dropped by 90 points, now only 10 points. He's still okay.]
Su Ming asked in surprise: [Why is there still 10 o'clock?]
"The remaining 10 points are because he hooked up with you before breaking up with Sun Baixi. If he cheated once, he'll definitely cheat a second time. I'm still worried." Tang Tuan sighed softly.
Su Ming looked at the message but didn't reply. He told himself to be resolute, but his heart was filled with panic.
The more he understood Zhuang Li, the more he realized that this person could not be caught or held firmly. Unless he wanted to, no one could make him stay.
After Duke completed the transfer, he handed his phone to Zhuang Li for inspection and said sweetly, "Brother, look, I transferred everything, not a penny less. I still have 100,000 yuan left on this card. I'll use it to buy drinks and throw a party for everyone tomorrow. Brother, are you satisfied? If you are, how about giving my uncle a five-star review? Otherwise, I'll get beaten when I get home. Brother, please have pity on me."
7480 commented pertinently: "He is the most shameless person I have ever met."
Zhuang Li: "..."
Zhuang Li chuckled, patted Duke's fair face, and warned him, "Be careful when you go out next time, and don't offend anyone. Respect isn't given by others, it's earned by yourself, understand?"
"I understand, I understand. Brother, you are tired too, why don't we all go our separate ways today? I will book the bar next door for a party tomorrow, everyone please come and have fun." Duke raised his hand and said.
Everyone raised their hands and cheered. The storm was finally over.
Zhuang Li's energy amazed everyone.
The group originally centered around Zhuang Shimiao, and because Duke was willing to support him, everyone else had to follow suit. But now, Zhuang Li was undoubtedly the new leader.
Zhuang Li said lightly, "Let's all go."
So everyone dispersed, and before leaving, they all said good night and goodbye to Zhuang Li respectfully.
Zhuang Li put his arm around Su Ming's waist and walked away without even bothering to look at Zhuang Shimiao.
Tangtuan, Sun Baixi and Qiu Shao followed him closely like a group of lackeys.
The door clicked shut, and Duke, who was trying to keep the atmosphere lively, slumped down on the sofa, his face full of confusion, his eyes gradually becoming staring.
He was confused.
Zhuang Shimiao sighed helplessly: "I didn't expect Zhuang Li to hide it so deeply."
His intention was to stir up Duke's hatred and fear of Zhuang Li, but Duke heard nothing. He kept stroking his face, which became increasingly hot and red.
Seeing his lusty look, Zhuang Shimiao's pupils contracted.
He quickly realized that the place Duke was touching was the same place Zhuang Li had patted just now.
Duke was actually shy! This playboy was shy too?
The nausea in Zhuang Shimiao's heart could no longer be described in words. Zhuang Li was indeed an invader. He had taken away his father, mother, grandfather, his best friend, and now he was even going to take away Duke, the only person who could help him.
If there is Zhuang Li in this world, there cannot be Zhuang Shimiao. The two cannot coexist - this thought once again pounded into Zhuang Shimiao's already twisted heart.
He couldn't control his evil thoughts, and unconsciously showed a gloomy look.
After coming back to his senses, Duke was shocked to see his ferocious face. Then, thinking of Zhuang Li's face that exuded charm all the time, he realized for the first time that he might have been blind before.
How could Zhuang Shimiao have the nerve to say that Zhuang Li was so secretive? He himself was better at pretending than anyone else.
Duke quickly stood up and strode away without even saying goodbye.
When Zhuang Shimiao broke free from the dark abyss, the room was empty. The crystal chandelier hanging on the ceiling was swaying in the sea breeze, casting fragmented light and shadows on the ground, which was exactly like Zhuang Shimiao's mood at the moment.
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