Huabei City, the provincial capital of Huabei Province, was no place to gain a foothold with just one dish; it was pure folly.
Uncle was truly senile, to be tricked like this by a country bumpkin!
Fang Min's gaze flickered towards Er Zhu, a glint of coldness in her eyes.
After leaving the Fang residence, she ordered her secretary to investigate Er Zhu's identity. Gazing in the direction of the living room, Fang Min let out a sinister smile.
She would definitely expose this kid's true colors, and then the Fang family would know who was truly qualified to be the head of the family!
"Er Zhu, you come with me, we'll go buy a hotel right now!"
Fang Zhoucheng was furious at Fang Min's mockery. He grabbed Er Zhu and prepared to leave.
"No need, Grandpa Fang. I'll buy the hotel myself. I plan to develop in Huabei City anyway."
Er Zhu shrugged off Fang Zhoucheng and spoke slowly.
Although Fang Min's refusal was unexpected, it changed Er Zhu's mind. It was better to do it himself than cooperate with others, that way all the money would be his!
"No, this is all my fault today. Look, don't argue with me. I'll pay, the hotel will be yours, and you just need to give me a share of the profits each month."
Fang Zhoucheng was stunned. He instinctively wanted to agree, but thinking of the delicious Five-Spice Chicken, he was still reluctant.
He had asked Er Zhu to come primarily to make money himself. If Er Zhu left him and went solo, what would he get?
Er Zhu was a capable man; he had to latch onto this powerful figure!
With this thought, Fang Zhoucheng conceived a compromise. He frowned as he looked at Er Zhu, his expression leaving no room for doubt.
"Alright, you rest first. I'm leaving." Er Zhu naturally saw through Fang Zhoucheng's intentions. He nodded lightly and walked towards the door.
Cooperating was fine. It was only a few million. He could consider it his monthly filial piety to Grandpa Fang.
Er Zhu surveyed Huabei City and finally settled on a hotel called the Moon Bright Hotel. This hotel was one of the top hotels in Huabei City, owned by the Qian family of Huabei City.
The Qian family was one of the third-tier wealthy families in Huabei City. Although they only owned one hotel, it generated an annual income of tens of millions!
Er Zhu mused over the information he had gathered and, in the blink of an eye, arrived at the entrance of the Moon Bright Hotel. The security guard at the entrance intended to stop him, but seeing Er Zhu's icy gaze, he dared not say anything.
Not only did he not dare to block him, but he also obediently pointed out the location of the hotel manager's office, watching as Er Zhu went upstairs.
"Da Liu, are you crazy? You let this pauper go see the manager? The manager will skin you alive!"
As soon as Er Zhu left, a burly security guard ran over and whispered to his companion.
"You think I wanted to? But you didn't see his eyes. Those eyes were sharper than the manager's. He doesn't look like an ordinary person at all!"
The security guard named Da Liu glared at his companion, his eyes filled with panic and grievance.
"Tch, him? Not an ordinary person? I can afford his suit!"
The man glanced dismissively in the direction Er Zhu had left. He thought Da Liu was just making excuses for himself and didn't take the matter seriously.
While the two security guards were discussing heatedly, Er Zhu had already arrived at the general manager's office. He knocked lightly.
"Who is it?"
Inside, the man and woman who were enjoying a pleasant time quickly put on their clothes. The man, in particular, turned pale and a fine mist of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
This person was none other than Qian Yun, the general manager of the Moon Bright Hotel, and the woman beside him was his secretary and mistress, Wang Xiaoli.
*Knock, knock...*
Another knock sounded. Qian Yun tidied himself up and gave Wang Xiaoli a look. Wang Xiaoli adjusted her clothes before going to open the door.
The moment the door opened, Er Zhu detected an indescribable smell lingering in the air, but he merely frowned and said nothing.
He was only here to buy the hotel. He had no time to concern himself with other people's private lives.
"You're the general manager of this hotel, aren't you? I want to buy your hotel. Give me a price."
Before Qian Yun could speak, Er Zhu preempted him, stating the purpose of his visit.
Upon hearing this, Qian Yun froze and looked at Er Zhu with some confusion. Beside him, Wang Xiaoli scrutinized Er Zhu, a flicker of doubt and uncertainty in her eyes.
She seemed to have seen this man somewhere before, but she couldn't recall where...
"Are you sick? When did I ever say I was selling the hotel? Besides, even if I were selling, could a pauper like you afford it?"
Qian Yun, while sizing up Er Zhu, roared impatiently, his eyes full of anger and mockery.
Where did this brash kid come from, talking so arrogantly from the moment he arrived? Did he escape from a mental hospital...
Looking at Er Zhu's plain clothes, Qian Yun frowned. The more he looked, the angrier he became!
"I don't want to waste my breath with you. Just give me a price..."
"Er Zhu, why are you here? Are you lost?"
Before Er Zhu could finish speaking, he saw the secretary who had opened the door grab his hand. He looked up and realized it was Wang Xiaoli from Shiliu Village.
Wang Xiaoli was from Shiliu Village. A few years ago, she came to Huabei City to attend university. Her mother, Aunt Wang, was the neighbor who used to mock him.
"Sister Xiaoli, so you're here."
Er Zhu was taken aback. Looking at the bright red hickey on Wang Xiaoli's neck, a trace of disdain and contempt flashed in his eyes.
Aunt Wang always said her daughter was successful. So this was her success...
"Yes, I'm a secretary here. Manager Qian, this is Er Zhu from our village. He... he's a bit simple-minded. We just disturbed you, I'll take him home now."
Feeling Er Zhu's intense gaze, Wang Xiaoli quickly covered her neck. She suddenly seemed to remember something, and after a brief introduction to Qian Yun, she tried to pull Er Zhu away.
Hearing this, Qian Yun was speechless. He had only thought of it casually, but he hadn't expected him to be simple-minded...
"Damn it, what is going on today."
His good time interrupted, and then running into a simple-minded person, Qian Yun felt utterly unlucky. He cursed to himself and sat down, closing his eyes to rest.
"Xiaoli, I can't go with you. I'm here to buy the hotel."
Seeing Wang Xiaoli trying to pull him away, Er Zhu directly shook her off and walked back to Qian Yun.
"What are you, a simple-minded person, going to use to buy a hotel? Wang Xiaoli, get him out of here immediately, or don't blame me for being rude!"
Seeing Er Zhu still being persistent, Qian Yun became even more enraged. He slammed the table and stood up, roaring at Er Zhu.
"Er Zhu, stop messing around. I'll take you home. Widow Li will be so worried if she knows you're lost."
Wang Xiaoli, having recovered from her shock, thought Er Zhu's simple-mindedness had relapsed. She coaxed him while pulling him outside.