Chapter 1136: The Door Is Right Behind You
by xennovel“It has nothing to do with them.”
Cheng Qing said dryly.
“No no no” Xu Shaochen shook his head correcting Cheng Qing “If you enjoy the benefits you must bear the pain it causes you. The world is unfair but in some ways, it’s very fair.”
“Please…” Cheng Qing’s face turned pale looking at Xu Shaochen with pleading eyes.
Xu Shaochen interrupted him bluntly “Don’t beg me, you should be begging yourself. Say what needs to be said and I won’t trouble your family.”
“No…I can’t say it I really can’t.”
Cheng Qing grabbed his hair in agony, his eyes red, crying like a child despite being a man in his thirties.
Yet Xu Shaochen remained expressionless, unmoved.
After all, they’re not kids anymore everyone must take responsibility for their actions.
If crying worked, kids wouldn’t get so many beatings from their parents let alone an adult.
“It seems between career and family you’ve chosen career. In that case use your family to achieve your career then.”
Xu Shaochen chuckled taking a photo from his wallet handing it to Long Yi “Investigate this. I want results in three days.”
“Yes, boss.”
Long Yi replied then took the bank card ready to leave.
“No! Please don’t, don’t force me.”
Cheng Qing, as if mad, lunged forward hugging Long Yi’s leg begging Xu Shaochen for mercy.
“Sigh you’ve moved me.” Xu Shaochen sighed, shaking his head before saying to Cheng Qing “How about this I don’t need you to talk, I’ll guess myself. If I’m right just nod, okay?”
Cheng Qing showed a conflicted expression before nodding after a while “Okay.”
Xu Shaochen looked at him mockingly, self-deception, what’s the point?
Since the other party wished to deceive himself, Xu Shaochen was happy to cooperate slowly uttering two words “Tianqing?”
Only Tianqing had been deeply involved with him recently although they behaved for a while, Xu Shaochen hadn’t forgotten this organization.
Cheng Qing was stunned, seemingly shocked Xu Shaochen guessed correctly nodding in response.
Having confirmed his guess, Xu Shaochen mentioned another name “Wang Zhanhang?”
Wang Zhanhang had warned him not long ago.
Cheng Qing was stunned again nodding, cursing inside why force me when you already know everything?
“It’s really him, the lad keeps his words, I’m starting to like him.”
Xu Shaochen smiled though his smile was a bit cold making Cheng Qing shiver.
“Alright, you can leave now.”
Xu Shaochen kicked Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing looked at Xu Shaochen then turned and ran out of the office.
Watching Cheng Qing leave, Xu Shaochen took out his phone dialing Chief Liu “Hello, Chief Liu I mentioned that underground gambling, Cheng Qing is likely to flee, yes, don’t let such a criminal escape.”
After hanging up, Xu Shaochen muttered to himself “I promised not to trouble your family but I never said I’d let you go. Safe to say I kept my word.”
Reporting illegal activities is everyone’s duty, Xu Shaochen felt deeply responsible.
Wang Zhanhang.
I remember you too.
“Knock knock…”
The sound of someone knocking interrupted Xu Shaochen’s thoughts.
“Come in.”
Xu Shaochen said while waving his hand to let Long Yi and others leave.
Secretary Ye Ling walked in wearing high heels “Boss a lot of people outside are clamoring to see you.”
“Not seeing them.” Xu Shaochen said bluntly feeling entitled not everyone deserves to meet him.
Ye Ling said awkwardly “But boss, those are well-known business leaders in the country.”
“Oh? Interesting, how many?” Xu Shaochen replied with an intrigued expression.
Ye Ling thought for a while “About a dozen or so.”
“Let them in.”
Xu Shaochen had guessed their purpose it must be because of the virtual reality technology Tianyu Corporation held.
If they were ordinary people it wouldn’t matter but these were significant figures in China’s business world.
Since they’re here, it wouldn’t be right not to meet.
More importantly, Xu Shaochen wanted to hear what terms they might offer or what conditions might match the virtual reality technology.
“Yes boss.”
Ye Ling nodded then turned to leave.
Minutes later, a group of dignified middle-aged men entered the office led by Ye Ling.
“Mr. Xu meeting you truly took us great effort.”
As they entered, a Mediterranean man spoke sarcastically his tone so biting he seemed like a seasoned yin-yang practitioner no wonder his hair was so bald.
“Unhappy?” Xu Shaochen chuckled looking at the clueless short man “You can leave, the door is right behind you don’t be shy.”
“I…” the Mediterranean short man turned red unable to retort, feeling awkward.
The others couldn’t be bothered, cynically dismissing the fool.
Those unaware of their position are dangerous.
“Ye Ling make some tea for our guests.”
Xu Shaochen shifted his gaze from the short man to Ye Ling.
Ye Ling nodded and left.
“Please be seated you’ve all been senior to me, what brings you here today?”
Xu Shaochen sat inviting them to sit, pretending ignorance.
The group exchanged looks before a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses spoke first “Mr. Xu we won’t beat around the bush. We’re here for Tianyu’s virtual reality technology hoping to collaborate.”
“Yes, Mr. Xu we’re sincere about this partnership, we hope you give us a chance.”
“Mr. Xu…”
With someone taking the lead others echoed, each one appearing more eager.
At that moment, Ye Ling returned with female staff serving tea.
“Enjoy the tea, it’s best hot, when cold it loses flavor.”
Xu Shaochen gestured as he took a sip from the cup Ye Ling handed.
Others exchanged glances, smiled, and sipped their tea.
“Such excellent tea, it’s been years since I tasted anything so pure.”
“Yes, truly exceptional leaves and water, making extraordinary tea.”
After a sip, the group praised an ordinary tea beyond its worth.
If Xu Shaochen didn’t know better he’d believe the tea was truly priceless.