Chapter 1034: Zhao Qing Who Won’t Be a Bootlicker

“Mr. Xu It’s just a small token I hope you can accept it.”

Huo Shen took the gift box from his follower behind him and handed it to Xu Shaochen.

“Since it’s here, I can’t have you take it back, right? I’ll accept it then.”

Xu Shaochen laughed and casually tossed the gift box to Long Yi by his side.

Compared to Huo Shen’s two-handed gift-giving, Xu Shaochen seemed quite casual.

Everyone present was sharp enough to see there was a story between Xu Shaochen and Huo Shen.

Furthermore, Huo Shen was the passive party.

Huo Shen didn’t mind Xu Shaochen’s dismissive gesture. Since he dared to come, he was prepared to endure humiliation.

“Mr. Xu It is because of my poor supervision that my foolish son offended you. I will punish him severely. I hope you can show mercy and spare him. Huo will be deeply grateful.”

Why did Huo Shen choose tonight to come? And openly mention this matter in front of everyone? There was a reason, of course.

In his view,

With so many people watching, and since he had already shown a submissive gesture,

If Xu Shaochen made things difficult, he’d seem petty, lowering his image.

Therefore, to maintain his image, Xu Shaochen would likely compromise.

To put it plainly, he was using the occasion and the crowd to morally bind Xu Shaochen.

Wow! Everyone was in an uproar hearing those words.

No wonder Huo Shen, a difficult guy, traveled from afar to wish Xu Shaochen on his birthday.

It turned out his son caused trouble.

Everyone looked at Xu Shaochen, wanting to see his reaction.

Xu Shaochen squinted, took a sip of wine, and said, “Director Huo It’s my 25th birthday. On such a happy day, can we not discuss unpleasant matters?”

He obviously saw through Huo Shen’s tricks.

If it were the past, or if everyone here were familiar, he’d unreservedly reject Huo Shen and mock him.

But now, with industry leaders present, he had to consider their views.

He could ignore one person’s opinion, or even ten, but not a hundred.

After all, humans are social animals and can’t be loners for long.

He could reject and mock Huo Shen now. No one would defend Huo, but they’d feel sorry for him.

Faced with Xu Shaochen or the Xu Corporation, they and Huo Shen were on the same level.

For instance, against the strong, the weak tend to huddle together.

The weak only sympathize with the weak and fear the strong more, never sympathizing with the strong.

So Xu Shaochen had to delay. After tonight, things would change.

Huo Shen felt like cursing hearing Xu Shaochen’s words.

A happy day for everyone?

I’m not happy at all! “Mr. Xu It’s not to spoil your mood, but I’m afraid you’ll turn your back after today. Then Huo would be helpless.”

Huo Shen sighed, looking helplessly at Xu Shaochen. Inside, he was pleased. His tactic worked.

Xu Shaochen’s face darkened. “Director Huo You’re being quite aggressive.”

If one looked closely, they’d see his fingers gripping the wine glass were turning pale.

Clearly, he was furious.

What is Huo Shen anyway? To behave so brazenly at my birthday party is simply reckless!

“Mr. Xu…”

Before Huo Shen could finish, Zhao Qing walked over with a smile, looking at Huo Shen warmly. “Director Huo, I’ve heard of your Great Wilderness Group for a long time. Would you share a drink with me?”

Zhao Qing saw Xu Shaochen’s dilemma and intervened to help.

It was a stage for him, a small figure, not for big shots.

“This is… how should I address you?”

Huo Shen frowned slightly, suppressing his annoyance but managed a smile.

“Zhao Qing.”

Zhao Qing replied with a sly smile.

Huo Shen’s pupils contracted. He knew Zhao Qing was that person tortured by his son.

But in an instant, he regained composure, smiling. “Mr. Zhao, I can drink with you anytime, but I have important matters with Mr. Xu now. Please understand a father’s heart.”

“Bang!”

Before he finished, Zhao Qing smashed a wine glass on his head, shattering it instantly.

“Ah!”

Huo Shen screamed, instinctively covering his forehead as blood oozed between his fingers, but he stopped his bodyguards.

He knew his bodyguards had no chance and would complicate matters.

Everyone was shocked by this sudden event.

“Damn it! I offered a drink, and you refused. Is this how you respect me? If I respect you, I call you Director Huo. Without respect, you’re nothing!”

Zhao Qing pointed at Huo Shen and cursed, eyes filled with fury and disdain.

“How dare you! Do you know where you are? Who gave you the guts to assault Director Huo? Get out immediately!”

Xu Shaochen shouted angrily, but a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes.

Zhao Qing who wouldn’t be a bootlicker truly pleased him, showing insight.

His scolding of Zhao Qing was more an excuse to let him leave first.

Zhao Qing snorted, reluctantly leaving the hotel.

“Director Huo, are you alright? I apologize deeply. Who would’ve thought this would happen? Zhao Qing was reckless to hit you. Rest assured, I’ll teach him a lesson!”

Xu Shaochen quickly apologized with a nervous expression.

“Mr. Xu It’s nothing.” Huo Shen forced a smile and continued, “My son…”

Getting hit doesn’t mean giving up goals.

“Take Huo to the hospital quickly. A head injury is not trivial. If there are complications, I’d feel guilty for life.”

Before Huo Shen could finish, Xu Shaochen anxiously interrupted.

Several bodyguards forcibly “assisted” Huo Shen out.

“Let go! I’m fine! It doesn’t hurt…”

Huo Shen kept struggling, knowing re-entry would be difficult if he left.

“Hurry, take him to the hospital. He’s already rambling. With so much blood, it’s got to hurt.”

Huo Shen: “…”

Xu You, damn you!