Chapter 757: Chapter 756: The Most Important Thing
"Haha..." Wang Hao couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "You two really complement each other well. But don’t worry, I’m an old hand at this, these little tricks can’t fool my eyes. I’ve seen right through your little schemes. But you two, stop bickering, the most important thing is that we live together as a family. No matter the reason, I will always stand by your side."
Manager Chen also laughed in agreement, "What Wang has said is quite right, that’s what I think as well."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he didn’t particularly like Wang Hao, he was reluctant to lose this business partner. After all, having such a major shareholder in the Liu Corporation significantly reduced his pressure.
"Old Chen, don’t tease old Liu anymore. Old Liu, come, try this dish. I brought it back especially from abroad, it’s quite famous!" Wang Hao enthusiastically urged.
Manager Chen didn’t refuse and began to taste it with chopsticks, nodding as he said, "Indeed, it’s very good. Wang, the flavors at this restaurant are quite impressive!"
"Haha, of course," Wang exclaimed. "Try and see, if you like it, next time I’ll take you somewhere else, guaranteed to be even tastier."
"Well, that’s great. I’ll pay for this meal. Don’t fight me on this, Wang. After all, you introduced this business to me, you surely can’t let me take a loss," Manager Chen said with a cheery smile.
Wang Hao smiled and waved his hand, "How could that be? You’re far more generous than me as a boss. Don’t worry, if you ever need anything, just let me know."
Manager Chen laughed, "Alright, if there’s anything, I’ll think of you first, Wang. But I have to tell you something. I just ran into someone on the road, a woman, and quite a beauty at that. I think, she must be your girlfriend?"
Liu Zheng was startled and quickly denied, "Manager Chen, don’t talk nonsense!"
"Haha, old Liu, no need to be modest. Who doesn’t know Liu Zheng here? If you didn’t have a girlfriend, I might even suspect you’re gay."
Liu Zheng helplessly shook his head, "Manager Chen, you really like to joke around. I’m not as impressive as you say!"
"Oh, you’re just being modest, I can see that," Manager Chen said with an ’admit it already’ expression.
"Wang, why did you ask me to come this time?" Liu Zheng shifted away from the topic.
Wang Hao pointed to the table and said, "Old Liu, don’t be so stiff. I asked you here today because I want you to sign this contract."
Liu Zheng’s heart grew cold, "What? Wang, what contract are you asking me to sign?"
Wang Hao smiled slightly, "Don’t you have a contract? What, forgot about it?"
"Oh, right, that’s mine, but I just sent it to the company," Liu Zheng said.
"I don’t care if you sent it to the company or not. Now, right now, sign the contract!"
"Um, Wang, you’re not joking, are you?"
"Do I look like I’m joking?" Wang Hao asked back.
Liu Zheng sighed and said, "Wang, if there is any problem with this contract, then I will have to offend you. The profits of Liu Corporation are immense. If you push me too far, I might cause you a great loss, even to the point of bankruptcy."
Wang Hao’s face darkened upon hearing this, and he snorted coldly, "Liu Zheng, Liu Zheng, I didn’t expect you to start protecting your own so quickly. Do I really seem that incompetent?"
"You’re right, Wang, this contract is the legacy left by my parents, and I won’t sign it lightly," Liu Zheng firmly stated.
Wang Hao glared at him, slapped the table, stood up, and roared, "Old Liu, by doing this, are you afraid that I’m going to target you?"
Liu Zheng responded calmly, "I don’t know why you would think that, Wang, but I must remind you, even though I’m just an ordinary employee, the Liu family is a major household in Capital City, and my father and Uncle Liu are very close. Wang, you should think this over."
Wang Hao sneered, "What a sharp tongue you have, Liu Zheng. Since you’re so stubborn, then there’s nothing more to say."
"If you’ve got nothing to say, then get lost!" Wang Hao said angrily.
Liu Zheng frowned and said, "Brother Wang, I don’t understand what you mean."
"I said, you can get lost!" Wang Hao said coldly.
Seeing this, Liu Zheng no longer bothered with pleasantries and stood up to leave.
"Old Liu, you want to leave just like that? Do you really take me for a fool?" Wang Hao knocked over a glass on the table with his hand, creating a loud noise.
Liu Zheng jumped in fright, turned his head to glare at Wang Hao, and said coldly, "Brother Wang, I know you’re a big-time investor, but the Liu Corporation is not what it used to be. If you keep pushing me like this, don’t blame me if I turn my back on you."
Wang Hao scoffed, "You think I wouldn’t dare to turn on you? Liu Zheng, let me tell you, I’m not afraid of you! I called you here today for one simple reason, to have you sign. Otherwise, you’ll bear the consequences."
"You!"
"What ’you’ me, Old Liu? There’re no outsiders here, so I can’t be bothered to pretend anymore. I’m not afraid to tell you directly: I’ve already made arrangements with the bank regarding this contract. If you sign now, it’s like doing me a favor. In the future, I can help you network and ensure your smooth development in Capital City. But if you remain obstinate, don’t blame me for not being polite," Wang Hao said coldly.
"How... how can you be like this..." Liu Zheng said, trembling all over, pointing at the tip of Wang Hao’s nose.
"Humph, what’s wrong with me? Old Liu, you must be clear about this: you’re no longer the high-and-mighty Liu Zheng that no one dared to provoke. Now, aren’t you under my foot?" Wang Hao scoffed.
"Good, very good, Wang Hao, you’re ruthless!" Liu Zheng said through gritted teeth.
"Thank you for the compliment. So, will you sign or not?" Wang Hao asked.
Liu Zheng took a deep breath and slowly said, "I’ll sign, I’ll sign, but..." He changed the direction of his words and said, "It’s not that I don’t want to sign, but my phone was lost."
"Heh, Old Liu, do you really take me for a three-year-old child? Such a lame excuse; do I need to lie to you?" Wang Hao looked at him with a smiling gaze.
"My phone was taken by my mom, and I searched for a long time but couldn’t find it. It’s not that my phone isn’t valuable, I just feel it might’ve dropped into some corner. So, if you find it, make sure to return it to me."
"Don’t worry, I will definitely handle this kind of matter. However, Old Liu, your business partners will have some trouble this time. If they find out you’ve betrayed them, I’m afraid they will come after you desperately," Wang Hao seemed to remind him.
Liu Zheng said with a bitter smile, "Brother Wang, you really overestimate me. They don’t care about these things. Besides, you were the one who facilitated this deal. If they’re to settle accounts, what does it have to do with you?"
After hearing his words, Wang Hao’s face looked a bit better, but he didn’t plan to let it go at that and said coldly, "Since that’s the case, I won’t beat around the bush anymore. Liu Zheng, I’m telling you, if you betray me this time, I won’t let it slide. I will make your life a living hell, a life where you won’t find peace even in death."
Liu Zheng was taken aback by his words, then showed a mocking smile and said, "Wang Hao, do you really think I’m afraid of you? If you have the guts, just bring it on. I, Liu Zheng, have never been afraid of anyone."
Wang Hao’s eyes flickered, and he fell silent. He knew Liu Zheng was right; Liu Zheng was a man of principle, and forcing him would only backfire. So, he decided to try a different approach.
A moment later, Wang Hao suddenly smiled and said, "Alright, since you’re so principled, I won’t make it difficult for you. You can go."
Liu Zheng was stunned and looked at Wang Hao with disbelief.
Wang Hao, as if he had not seen, continued, "By the way, this contract was agreed upon with Chairman Liu, so, if he is willing to sign, you must sign with him. If he isn’t willing, then you’d better be prepared to go to jail!"
Liu Zheng’s face changed dramatically and said, "Wang Hao, are you trying to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys?"
Wang Hao shook his head, "No, killing a chicken to scare the monkeys wouldn’t be enough to deter them. I’m doing this to make them see clearly what kind of person you, Liu Zheng, are. Otherwise, in the future, they really might treat you as something to covet, and then your contract will become just a decoration."
