"What's wrong, Jiaojiao?"
Old Fang had intended to greet Er Zhu, but he witnessed this scene instead. Looking at the girl he had watched grow up, a hint of heartache flickered in Old Fang's eyes.
"It's my father, he actually hit me for this nouveau riche! Grandpa Fang, hurry up and have your bodyguards beat him to death!"
Hearing this, Liu Jiaojiao felt a surge of injustice. She coquettishly linked her arm with Old Fang's and pointed furiously at Er Zhu, shouting.
Although Old Fang wasn't her grandfather, the Liu and Fang families had been friends for generations, and Old Fang had watched her grow up. He would surely stand up for her this time!
She wanted to show this bumpkin how far-reaching her Liu family's connections were!
"That's impossible, Er Zhu is a good person. He would never bully anyone without reason. Jiaojiao, I can't help you with this."
Upon seeing Er Zhu, Old Fang's face instantly darkened. He silently withdrew his hand, a flicker of anger in his eyes.
This Liu Jiaojiao, he wondered what she had done again!
Huh?
Liu Jiaojiao was stunned. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She never expected Old Fang to side with this nouveau riche!
Who exactly was this nouveau riche?
"Er Zhu, you've been wronged. This Liu Jiaojiao has been arrogant and overbearing since she was a child. Don't take it to heart, alright?"
Old Fang, too lazy to bother with Liu Jiaojiao, quickly walked over to Er Zhu and apologized.
"Yes, yes, yes, Old Fang is right. Jiaojiao is spoiled by me. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against her. I will definitely discipline her properly from now on!"
Liu Lianliang nodded gratefully at Old Fang and repeatedly bowed and apologized to Er Zhu. Without exaggeration, he had taken all the blame!
"Jiaojiao, what are you still standing there for? Hurry over and apologize to Er Zhu!"
Seeing Er Zhu remain silent, Old Fang sternly beckoned Liu Jiaojiao. Liu Jiaojiao didn't want to go, but thinking of her family's hotel, she had no choice but to comply.
"I'm sorry, it was my unruly behavior, it's all my fault, I won't dare to do it again."
Liu Jiaojiao took a deep breath and perfunctorily bowed to Er Zhu. Although she apologized verbally, her eyes were full of defiance.
Er Zhu didn't want to forgive Liu Jiaojiao, but out of consideration for Old Fang, he reluctantly did.
Besides, being insistent about this matter now would only lead to greater suspicion!
"The contract can be renewed, but I want ten billion in emotional damages!"
Although Er Zhu had compromised, he could not forgive Liu Jiaojiao thinking of everything he had suffered.
If he hadn't stumbled upon the inheritance of the River God, he would still be a fool. They had to pay for this!
And this ten billion was just the beginning!
"Nouveau riche, you're going too far!"
Er Zhu's words infuriated Liu Jiaojiao even more, and she even swore. She never expected Er Zhu to be so arrogant!
"Twenty billion!"
"Don't think you can act like a tiger borrowing a fox's might just because Grandpa Fang is backing you. Believe it or not, I'll kill you!"
"Thirty billion!"
...
And so it went, with Liu Jiaojiao making a threat and Er Zhu increasing the price by ten billion. In just a few minutes, it had risen to eighty billion!
"Enough! If you dare to say another word, I'll throw you out!"
Liu Jiaojiao's arrogance made Liu Lianliang unable to bear it any longer. He slapped her again, and Liu Jiaojiao's other cheek instantly swelled up!
"Jiaojiao, Er Zhu is my distinguished guest. If you dare to speak like that again, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Liu Jiaojiao's excessive words made Old Fang's face darken as well. He suddenly regretted pleading for Liu Jiaojiao.
Such a pampered young lady should be taught a good lesson by Er Zhu, lest she bring greater disaster to the family in the future!
Liu Jiaojiao, covering her face which had swollen into a pig's head, looked at the angry Liu Lianliang and Old Fang. Her shocked eyes were filled with rage!
"Add this clause, and I have things to do after signing."
Seeing Liu Jiaojiao's dare not speak but feel enraged expression, Er Zhu smirked. As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Lianliang quickly began to revise the contract.
"Thank you, Er Zhu. I'll give you the eighty billion tomorrow. I'm truly sorry for what happened today!"
Liu Lianliang, not daring to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, handed over the contract with both hands, his eyes filled with terror!
Giving someone eighty billion and still having to thank them for their leniency – this was the most humiliating thing he had ever done!
But thinking of the secret recipe Er Zhu held and the backing behind him, he could only endure it.
If any one of these wealthy families were considered individually, he wouldn't be afraid. But if the three families joined forces, it would be too easy to destroy the Liu family!
Liu Lianliang glared at Liu Jiaojiao irritably. He wished he could beat her again. It was all her fault that he was losing so much!
"Er Zhu, come with me. I want to introduce you to a friend."
As soon as the contract was signed, Old Fang grabbed him and walked towards the door.
When he learned that Er Zhu's traditional Chinese medicine factory had opened, he had been searching for all sorts of talents. He intended to introduce them all to Er Zhu today.
Looking at Er Zhu's departing back, Liu Lianliang broke out in more cold sweat. He knew Old Fang admired Er Zhu, but he didn't expect him to admire him to such an extent!
Er Zhu already had enough connections. If he were to meet even more influential figures, he might have to give up his position as the richest man in Hua Bei City!
"Dad, you can't let him continue to develop like this, or our Liu family's status will be in jeopardy!"
Just as Liu Lianliang was contemplating his strategy, Liu Jiaojiao walked over, covering her face, her eyes filled with murderous intent!
"Shut up!" Liu Lianliang glared fiercely at Liu Jiaojiao, roughly pushing her away before striding off. Liu Jiaojiao lay on the ground for a long time before she could stand up. Her hatred for Er Zhu grew even more!
"Wang Er Zhu, I will make you die!" Liu Jiaojiao stared at Er Zhu's retreating back, her fingernails digging deeply into her flesh, as if only this pain could alleviate the anger in her heart!
Meanwhile, Er Zhu naturally guessed that Liu Jiaojiao would seek revenge, but he didn't care. In fact, he looked forward to it!
"Er Zhu, this is Sun Er Kui, a major grower of traditional Chinese medicine from Guangyuan County."
"This is Liu Feng, the director of Hua Bei City's largest traditional Chinese medicine factory, Director Liu."
"This is Yang Qingbo, a famous physician in Hua Bei City. He is a graduate of the Shen Du Medical College!"
...
As soon as Er Zhu sat down, Old Fang enthusiastically introduced everyone at the table to him. They came from various cities and covered all aspects of the traditional Chinese medicine industry.
To put it dramatically, with their connections, Er Zhu wouldn't have to worry about anything and could just wait at home to count his money!
"And this is the junior I've introduced to you all, Wang Er Zhu, whom I admire the most. He recently opened a traditional Chinese medicine factory in Hua Bei City. You must all take good care of him for me!"
After introducing the guests, Old Fang then solemnly introduced Er Zhu to everyone. His demeanor suggested that anyone who didn't take care of Er Zhu would be his enemy.