The next morning, when Tang Ping woke up, he realized that he was naked and not even wearing underwear.
He wasn't stupid; he immediately understood what had happened last night.
Looking back, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
He was quick at first last night, but Chen Shuting started begging for mercy the next few times.
Unfortunately, Tang Ping didn't know how to cherish women and instead relentlessly crushed them, venting his emotions.
"This is my sister-in-law, but the world has changed. Chen Shuting isn't with Gao Qiqiang, so I shouldn't be considered cheating, right?"
Tang Ping muttered something to himself, got up, wrapped himself in the sheet, and started looking for clothes.
Unfortunately, the closet in the room was full of women's clothes, which he couldn't wear at all.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the room, and Tang Ping quickly lay back down on the bed.
It's Chen Shuting.
Holding the newly bought underwear, suit, and tie in her hand, she smiled when she saw Tang Ping on the bed and said, "These clothes are new. Try them on to see if they fit."
"About last night..." Tang Ping said somewhat embarrassed.
To her surprise, Chen Shuting smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is an adult matter, it's all about mutual consent. I'm not the kind of little girl who cries and begs you to take responsibility. If you're not willing, there's no point in marrying you. Hurry up and get dressed for dinner!"
"Xiaochen, drink more soup. Tang Ping, you too."
From the time they ate until they left Fenglin Yayuan, Chen Shuting never mentioned the events of the previous night again.
Instead, he kept smiling, as if nothing had happened.
This made Tang Ping feel very comfortable, without any psychological pressure, but at the same time, he also felt a little guilty.
Three days later, Tang Ping's Wan Zi Qian Hong KTV finally opened for business.
Many acquaintances sent flower baskets, such as Wu Kun, Manager Sun, Director Zhang, etc., especially Director Zhang. Tang Ping is now a major client of their branch. His previous loans have long been paid off, and Tang Ping's money is all deposited in their branch. He is a major client that they want to curry favor with.
Gao Qiqiang, Chen Shuting, and even Li Xiang came over in person.
Upon meeting, Li Xiang said apologetically, "I've been so busy lately. I've remembered about the meal."
Tang Ping smiled and said, "I've been promoted to team leader, so of course I'll be busier than before. But that's a good thing, so there's no rush to eat."
"Hey, I'm not interested in this agency thing either. I actually hope that when my mentor is around, I won't have to worry so much. I have a meeting this afternoon, so I'll be going now."
As Li Xiang spoke, he suddenly glanced at Hu Xiandong and his group behind Tang Ping, pulled Tang Ping aside, and whispered, "Tang Ping, I don't object to you running a KTV business, but don't do anything illegal. Otherwise, even though we're friends, I'll still arrest you if necessary."
"Don't worry, I'm not Xu Jiang," Tang Ping nodded.
"Call me if you have any trouble. Don't always think about using violence. Okay, we'll talk later."
Li Xiang gave a few instructions and then hurriedly drove away.
To Tang Ping's surprise, Uncle Tai also sent a flower basket, which was quite unexpected.
Since the two almost had a falling out last time, I don't know what Uncle Tai means by this?
Is this a gesture of goodwill?
Tang Ping didn't bother with it anymore. The KTV opened that night and business was booming.
The hostesses were all former employees of Bai Jinhan; they all had top-notch figures and looks, and were highly experienced, so they could start working without any training.
Tang Ping's business model for KTV is very simple: treat customers like royalty and provide excellent service.
But in a KTV, you can only sing and drink. At most, you might touch someone. If you really want to do something, you have to negotiate the price with the hostess and go out to do it.
Tang Ping doesn't take a cut; he relies solely on selling wine and customers' tips.
This practice attracted even more hostesses to come.
Moreover, the most upscale club in Jinghai, Baijinhan, has closed down, and now Wanziqianhong is the most popular place. Many people like to come here to entertain clients and discuss business.
Tang Ping handed over the KTV business directly to Hu Xiandong, acting as a hands-off manager. These past few years have been the peak season for KTVs, and as long as it's open, it's a sure-fire way to make money.
Just as Tangping KTV's business was booming.
On the other hand, Gao Qiqiang finally ushered in a turning point in his life.
Uncle Tai invited him to have tea.
"Dad, from now on I am your son, and I will take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die!"
Gao Qiqiang knelt on both knees, kowtowed solemnly, and said sincerely.
By kneeling, he essentially gave up his dignity, but at the same time, he gained an opportunity to take off in life.
Uncle Tai paused for a moment, then stepped forward, patted Gao Qiqiang's head, and said with a beaming smile, "Good, good, good boy! In a couple of days, I'll buy Bai Jinhan and give it to you as a gift!"
"Thank you, Dad!"
Gao Qiqiang said calmly.
His parents died early, and he started selling fish at the market when he was thirteen, supporting his younger siblings on his own. Over the years, he has experienced the full spectrum of human nature.
For a nobody like him with no connections, he would never have a chance to get ahead in his life if he didn't find a powerful backer.
And coincidentally, Uncle Tai gave him this opportunity.
He invited Gao Qiqiang over for tea, explaining his intentions. Gao Qiqiang understood and agreed without hesitation.
The two hit it off immediately.
Only after Gao Qiqiang had recognized Tang Ping as his godfather and completed the ceremony did he tell Tang Ping.
Tang Ping remained calm and said, "Old Gao, you chose this path yourself, so of course I won't object. However, it's different from what I envisioned, and I don't really want you to be used as a pawn by others."
Inevitably, Gao Qiqiang still recognized Uncle Tai as his godfather.
Fortunately, Chen Shuting was not taken away by Gao Qiqiang, which is the greatest blessing.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, with Uncle Tai's support, Gao Qiqiang has truly taken off, becoming a big shot in Jinghai in just a few years.
Gao Qiqiang smiled confidently, "I know, but I, Gao Qiqiang, come from humble beginnings. Without a powerful backer, I'll never amount to anything. Hehe, even a pawn can turn the tables and influence the game. Aping, no matter what, we're still friends, right?"
"Of course," Tang Ping said with a smile.
After the two parted ways, Gao Qisheng, who was following behind Gao Qiqiang, said with dissatisfaction, "Brother, is Brother Ping unhappy with your collaboration with Uncle Tai?"
"Probably. Uncle Tai initially approached him, but he refused, so he turned to me instead."
Gao Qiqiang sighed and looked up at the sky, saying, "Actually, I didn't want to either, but I had no choice. I used to swallow my pride and just wanted to be an honest person, but I was always threatened. So, only today did I understand a truth, you know, Xiao Sheng, nothing is scary except being poor."
“Brother, I think you did the right thing. Everyone looks out for themselves. Tang Ping is arrogant, so we can’t be blamed. And Xiao Lan, try to keep her away from Tang Ping as much as possible in the future,” Gao Qisheng said, adjusting his glasses.
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