Chapter Twelve: Rivals Meet, Young Master Fu Collapses
Fu Leiting's respectful and flattering voice suddenly rang out: "Mr. Zeroon! I've heard so much about you! Please take a seat!"
Fu Leiting was considered a top figure in Jiangcheng, and his sudden act of humility was unbearable for his son, Fu Hengzhi, but he did not react.
After all, this Mr. Zero is rumored to be the most capable subordinate of Kyoto's "business tycoon," Hojan.
Despite his young age, Huo Zhan was given the title of "Emperor of the Business World" and never appeared in public. There is a saying in the industry that as long as you get the approval of his first special assistant, Mr. Zero, you will have the opportunity to cooperate with Huo Zhan.
Anyone with eyes can see that Fu Leiting is shamelessly trying to curry favor with the Huo Group.
Huo Zhan calmly took his seat, glanced meaningfully at Fu Hengzhi, and said to Fu Leiting, "Chairman Fu, is this Mr. Fu?"
"It is indeed my son!" Upon hearing him call out to his son, Fu Leiting immediately turned and ordered, "Hengzhi, quickly pour Mr. Zero a drink!"
Fu Leiting was eager to please Zeroon, but forgot that his son Fu Hengzhi was used to a life of luxury and had never poured wine for anyone before.
Fu Hengzhi said unhappily, "Dad, Mr. Zero is a distinguished guest and should enjoy the most professional wine-pouring service. There are plenty of people here who are more professional than me."
Upon hearing this, Fu Leiting's face darkened.
At the same time, Huo Zhan's eyes curved into a slight arc.
Turns out he was just a good-for-nothing; such an idiot wouldn't last more than two episodes in Kyoto's business world, which is like a gladiatorial arena.
Someone volunteered: "Mr. Zeroon, I am the Business Director of the Fu Group. Would I have the honor of serving you wine?"
Huo Zhan said indifferently, "It's just a glass of wine, everyone can make themselves at home."
While saying "whatever," he turned to Fu Leiting and said, "The Fu Group is ranked first on the Jiangcheng business list. Aren't we outsiders trying to climb the social ladder?"
Fu Leiting felt a chill run down his spine from the mockery.
Compared to the Kyoto tycoon and the international giant Huo Group, Jiangcheng's number one is nothing!
He smiled apologetically, "Mr. Zeroon has come from afar; it is my Fu family's fault for not being hospitable enough."
After saying that, he glanced at the business director.
The business director felt a chill run down his spine. Even a lowly assistant had such an aura. If the business tycoon Huo Zhan himself were present, he would probably have to kneel down.
He stepped forward, opened the champagne with professional skill, poured him a drink, and said respectfully, "Please..."
Huo Zhan didn't rush to drink, but instead slowly praised, "Indeed, it's an impeccable way of pouring wine."
He paused, then turned to Fu Hengzhi with a completely calm expression: "Young Master Fu, have you learned it?"
The entire room fell silent.
Fu Hengzhi's face was grim.
Fu Leiting smiled and said, "Mr. Zero, rest assured, my son will definitely satisfy you."
Then, with a wink, Fu Hengzhi was forced to accept.
The heir to the prestigious Fu Group was treated like a waiter? Pouring drinks for people?
Reluctantly, he still got up and mimicked the business director's actions: "Mr. Zeroon, please."
Huo Zhan glanced at the glass of wine, then suddenly said to Fu Leiting, "Excuse me, I just remembered something and I need to make a phone call. Please excuse me."
After saying that, he left the table.
Fu Hengzhi was forced to pour himself a drink, but he not only refused to drink it but also left the room, his face turning as black as the bottom of a pot in anger.
After Huo Zhan left the private room, Fu Hengzhi roared, "Dad, isn't he just Huo Zhan's dog? Why are you giving him such a hard time?"
Fu Leiting, breathless with rage, glared and shouted, "You unfilial son! Do you know that Mr. Zeroon is Huo Zhan's trusted general? His movements are like a bellwether in the financial world!"
“Last year, he just changed flights in Shenzhen, and the stock prices of Shenzhen’s business districts soared overnight! Such a big shot came to Jiangcheng without any prior notice, and came to talk to our Fu family alone. Do you know what that means?”
"Today, don't even think about asking Zeron to pour you a drink; even if he punches you, you'd better take it!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Hengzhi clenched his fist and said in a gloomy tone, "I'm going to the restroom!"
He stepped out of the private room, walked through the long corridor, and went to the restroom, still unable to suppress the anger in his chest.
As one of Jiangcheng's top rich second-generation heirs, Fu Hengzhi was born as the sole heir of his family and was used to being flattered from a young age.
Now that he's been suppressed by a mere assistant from Kyoto, how can he be content with that?
Damn it!
A powerful punch landed on the pristine glass wall of the bathroom!
A dull, heavy thud suddenly resounded!
"Bang--!"
The message reached Su Muchi's ears at the door.
She had asked five strange men to check into the restrooms, but she still couldn't find Huo Zhan.
This Lanting Courtyard is really huge; it's only one story but covers 20,000 square meters.
When she finally arrived at the private restroom of the Jade Box, she heard a loud thud.
My mind automatically filled in the image of Mr. Huo fainting, his head slamming against the cold floor, and blood flowing everywhere.
Su Muci's face turned pale instantly.
With her life at stake, she didn't have time to think and rushed into the men's restroom—"Huh..."
Before she could utter a word, she met Fu Hengzhi's death stare from the washbasin.
Fu Hengzhi's white shirt was slightly wrinkled, and the top three buttons of his collar were undone. He slammed his right fist into the large mirrored glass, and the shattered mirror reflected his sinister face.
"Su Muchi?"
Fu Hengzhi was stunned for a second, then his face turned furious: "This is the men's restroom!"
Su Muci's heart skipped a beat, and she realized that the heavy blow she had just heard came from Fu Hengzhi.
It's not Mr. Huo.
"Excuse me, I'll leave now."
After saying that, he ran out without looking back.
Fu Hengzhi watched her departing figure.
In an attempt to win him back, she actually went into the men's restroom to attract his attention?
He frowned: "Su Muci, the three-year game is over! No matter what you do, I will never look at you again!"
...
Su Muci returned to the private room and her pupils contracted when she saw the people inside.
Huo Zhan went to the "Fu Family Restroom," and having composed himself, sat up straight.
Su Muci stepped forward and said anxiously, "Mr. Huo, are you alright? I thought something had happened to you, and I looked for you all over the place!"
Huo Zhan's eyebrows twitched. Was she concerned about him?
Why do you think something bad will happen to me?
"Because you're allergic to alcohol! Mr. Huo, you're really carefree, drinking even when you're allergic?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Su Muci realized something was wrong; Huo Zhan in front of her was clearly no different from normal.
He is not allergic to alcohol at all!
In the instant Su Muci's mind went blank, Huo Zhan's thoughts cleared: she thought he was Huo Junyan.
After Su Muci sat down, Huo Zhan explained to her earnestly, "Miss Su, first of all, this one-year prenuptial agreement is to bind me, not you."
"Secondly, whatever you want to gain through marriage, I can give it to you. Even if you want to cultivate feelings, I have no objection."
"Finally, my name is Hozan."
Huo Zhan, the business tycoon of the empire, is renowned far and wide. His name has been featured in all major media outlets across the country, appearing in every news story.
Having come this far, he thought that this time she should finally understand that he was no weakling like Huo Junyan!
But Su Muci rarely reads the news, let alone since he's a man living far away in Kyoto, he pays even less attention to it.
She simply spoke frankly with him:
“Mr. Huo Zhan, you are Junjun’s brother, but I would actually prefer to treat you with the same respect I would show to an older brother.”
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