After these matters were truly settled, Zhou Tong dared to rest.
Meanwhile, Hu Han, carrying a few pieces of clothing as samples, returned with Li Chonglou to the Hu family's main company.
"Senior Li, when you meet my second uncle later, just speak plainly. My second uncle doesn't like people beating around the bush."
Li Chonglou nodded. This trip back to Hu Han's company was purely to finalize the matter as a partner. At the same time, this would be the first order for his yet-to-be-established company.
Yes, a company that hadn't even been established yet had already received its first order, and it was a big one, with tens of millions in revenue alone! Such a start was probably rare nationwide.
However, Li Chonglou didn't feel much about it. What he was thinking about now was how to use Hu Han to turn the Hu family into his own backyard.
Without beating around the bush, Li Chonglou's idea was to make the Hu family his backyard! Only then could he carry out many plans in secret.
After experiencing Iron Forest and the Lost Land, Li Chonglou had come to understand that there were simply too many unbelievable things in this world, and not everything could be within his grasp, even with sufficient confidence in his peak strength.
Therefore, Li Chonglou's current idea was to investigate matters concerning his two goals as much as possible without him having to personally appear. Only in this way could he remain in a safe position and observe the situation.
In fact, if anyone was anxious, he was far more anxious than Yu Ke.
If Yu Ke failed to fulfill the agreement, at most she would marry herself. But if he dragged on for too long, his master's life might be in danger!
Therefore, if he wanted to achieve the desired results in a short period, he had to act decisively and not be indecisive! However, he would also keep his promise to Ma Shan. Even if he ended up controlling the entire Hu family, Li Chonglou would not use Hu Han as a pawn.
Hu Han did not know that the person he was bringing back to the Hu family company was not a true benefactor, but a wolf, and a wolf king with a covetous gaze.
The Hu family's main company was called Hu Group Corporation, with its own standalone group building. This was unique among the sixteen prominent families in Shangjing.
Generally, only the companies of the eight great families had the financial resources and qualifications to build their own group buildings in Shangjing. The Hu family was an exception in this regard, the reason being that one of the Hu family's ancestors had been a high-ranking official in the government, which was a blessing left by their ancestors.
Therefore, as Li Chonglou followed behind Hu Han, almost every employee they encountered respectfully called Hu Han "Second Young Master."
Hu Han responded to them all with a smile.
After entering the elevator that went directly to the Second Master's office, Li Chonglou joked.
"It seems your status in the country isn't quite what Ma San said."
Hu Han gave a wry smile. "Senior Li, please don't mock me. While I do have a certain position in the company due to my job title, when I meet those people, I have to fawn over them, and they might not even pay attention to me."
"Putting aside everything else, I suspect this matter was likely orchestrated by my own family. Otherwise, who would be so stupid as to acquire it at double the price?"
"You seem to have a pretty clear line of thought. Did you study these specialties before?"
Li Chonglou was suddenly curious because, according to Ma San, Hu Han had previously been just a poor boy, and had only been called back about half a year ago. Yet, he could not see any trace of Hu Han being from a poor background.
"Before I came back, I hadn't even been to college, so how could I have studied these specialties?"
Hu Han shook his head and then added, "To be honest, for the first few months after I returned, I could barely sleep at night. Even in my dreams, I was thinking about how to quickly integrate into the Hu family! Honestly, after experiencing the thrill that comes with such status, I'm really afraid of returning to square one."
"Although I have to fawn over others in my daily life, when I hear the employees calling me Second Young Master, I actually enjoy it very much. That's also the biggest motivation for me to stay."
Hu Han was very candid and made no attempt to conceal his desire for status. Listening to his words, and combining them with his description of the Second Master's personality, Li Chonglou suddenly understood why he had managed to establish a foothold in the Hu family in just half a year.
This was likely a combination of hard work and luck.
When the elevator doors opened, Li Chonglou's eyes were met with a magnificent corridor. The walls were adorned with exquisite carved bricks, with a famous painting hung every few meters, and a jade lamp placed between every two paintings. The attention to detail was so meticulous that it extended to almost every corner.
Even the floor was covered with genuine leather carpets, and the texture was indeed different from ordinary floor tiles. Even with shoes on, one could feel the soft, comfortable sensation.
About five meters down the corridor was a lounge area. Although not large, only about five to six square meters, its layout was equally exquisite and high-class. Currently, a young man was sitting in the lounge area.
Upon seeing him, Hu Han's expression immediately soured.
"Yo, isn't this our Second Young Master? What brings you back to the company today?"
The man's opening words were laced with sarcasm. Li Chonglou raised an eyebrow and stood quietly beside Hu Han, observing.
"Hu Fei! What are you doing here? This is the Second Master's office!"
Hu Han frowned as he looked at the other man, his tone revealing a hint of displeasure. The man named Hu Fei, however, suddenly let out a cold laugh.
"What, am I not surnamed Hu? Don't I have the right to be here?"
As he spoke, Hu Fei looked at Li Chonglou, his cold smile intensifying.
"So you, Hu Han, can bring an outsider in, but I, Hu Tian, am not allowed to be here? When did it become your decision-making power in the Hu family?"
Hu Han's expression changed, and he coldly snorted, "I don't have time to argue with you here."
After speaking, Hu Han walked towards the end of the corridor. However, Hu Fei suddenly stood up and blocked his path.
"Hu Han, I'll call you Second Young Master for now. This is Hu family territory, not a place for just any cat or dog to enter!"
Hu Fei said with a cold smile, seemingly glancing at Li Chonglou casually. The implication of "any cat or dog" was very clear.
Li Chonglou didn't expect to be caught in the crossfire, and Hu Han immediately became furious.
"Watch your mouth! This is my distinguished guest!"
"Distinguished guest?"
Hu Fei chuckled dismissively. "You have a distinguished guest? Ha, you've already offended this quarter's clients, made the Second Master sick with anger, and you might even damage our Hu family's reputation. You can't even handle such a simple matter, and you have a distinguished guest?"