Chapter 957: Burn Another Thirty Million for Him

As expected.

That night, after Xu Shaochen’s interview aired on TV, it quickly spread and caused a huge uproar.

Online, a fierce argument erupted.

It was simply a matter of those supporting Xu Shaochen and those opposing him.

“As expected of the richest man. He has such a broad vision. Nutrient Liquid… no, it should be called Genetic Serum now. This is truly a revolutionary product. Stopping its promotion is like hindering progress.”

“Nonsense! Haven’t there been enough incidents with enhanced humans who have injected the Genetic Serum? Did you not see the news about the enhanced human’s armored truck robbery last night? I think the state’s decision to ban its circulation is correct. They should find who is behind it and control the situation.”

“Hey, you upstairs, you must’ve been one of the first batches to inject the drug, right? Why else would you be so worked up? Afraid that we ordinary people will also become as strong as you and you’ll lose your superiority?”

“I am a biology professor at the University of the Capital, and I strongly support Mr. Xu’s viewpoint…”

In reality, the supporters and opponents are quite simple.

Those who support Xu Shaochen must be ordinary people.

Those who oppose Xu Shaochen must be those who have already injected the Genetic Serum.

For these people, they’re practically weaker versions of superhumans now.

If everyone else becomes just like them, what’s left to make them special?

While the heated debate raged online, the Government was feeling quite troubled and had a headache over the situation.

No one expected Xu Shaochen to be so unreserved, bringing this out into the open and making his stance so clear.

Someone had contacted Xu Shaochen, hoping he could modify his statements and tone down his emotions.

Xu Shaochen’s response was that he didn’t have time for that.

Regardless of everything else, Xu Shaochen gained a massive number of fans and supporters.

His social media account followers shot up by billions almost instantly.

Of course, this unscrupulous businessman Xu Shaochen wasn’t about to waste such an opportunity.

Without hesitation, he posted a tweet to advertise a game his company was developing.

Watching the rapidly growing reposts and comments, he couldn’t help but sigh, realizing he had just saved himself a chunk of advertising costs.

“I’m really a thrifty, family-oriented man, aren’t I?”

Lying on the sofa, his head resting on Zhou Sixian’s long, slender legs, holding his phone and scrolling through comments, Xu Shaochen couldn’t help but praise himself.

“I’ve seen shameless people before, but never someone as shameless as you.”

Song Xinran rolled her eyes at him.

“Ding, ding, ding…”

Xu Shaochen’s phone suddenly rang.

It was a call from his company’s financial manager.

Why would he call this late at night?

Carrying some curiosity, Xu Shaochen answered, “What’s the matter?”

“Chairman Xu, I just discovered that 30 million has gone missing from the company’s accounts tonight.”

The financial manager’s tone was filled with panic. After all, being responsible for finances meant Xu Shaochen would come to him first if money disappeared.

Xu Shaochen remained calm. After all, 30 million was a small amount to him, hardly enough to stir any emotions.

“When did this happen?” Xu Shaochen asked unhurriedly.

“Three days ago. It was transferred out by Mr. Xu Zhou.”

Xu Shaochen furrowed his brows, “He took it out directly?”

The financial manager stuttered, “Y-Yes, he took it directly.”

“And what were you doing? Are you here just to help me spend money? Why did you just find out about something that happened three days ago?”

Xu Shaochen scolded without holding back. He wasn’t angry about Xu Zhou taking the 30 million, but at the financial department’s work attitude.

No wonder Xu Zhou had taken leave these past two days. Turns out this was the reason.

But Xu Shaochen couldn’t understand. Xu Zhou had seen plenty of money, so why would he stoop so low over a mere 30 million?

“Chairman Xu, Mr. Xu Zhou is the vice chairman of the company…”

Before the financial manager could finish, Xu Shaochen hung up and immediately called Chen Ji.

“Ch-Chairman Xu.”

Chen Ji’s nervous voice echoed in Xu Shaochen’s ear.

“Do you know where Xu Zhou is? He took 30 million from my company’s accounts and has disappeared.”

Xu Shaochen asked straightforwardly.

Chen Ji was just as dumbfounded. He had thought Xu Zhou would eventually revert to his old habits, but he hadn’t expected him to be so shameless.

It had only been half a month since Xu Zhou had started working, and he had already pounced at the first opportunity. Was he addicted to embezzling, or had he just gone mad from being penniless?

Moreover, if you’re going to embezzle, then take a larger amount!

Risking Xu Shaochen’s wrath for only 30 million—he must have lost his mind.

“I asked if you knew where he is. You introduced him to me, so don’t tell me you don’t know him well.”

Getting no response for so long, Xu Shaochen grew impatient.

Only then did Chen Ji snap back to reality. Hurriedly, he hastily tried to clear himself of any suspicion, “Chairman Xu, he hasn’t contacted me for the past couple of days, so I truly don’t know where he went. If I manage to reach him, I’ll notify you immediately.”

“I… I never imagined he would pull off something so insane. Chairman Xu, I have a share of the responsibility for this, and I sincerely apologize.”

Chen Ji swore to the heavens he never thought Xu Zhou would be so insane.

Back then Xu Zhou would wait a few months in a company before he began stealing money. This time, he couldn’t even wait for half a month.

This was something Chen Ji couldn’t have foreseen.

It showed that once someone is used to making quick, illicit money, it becomes an addiction.

“When you make contact with him, don’t bother notifying me. Just tell him that after he dies, I’ll burn another 30 million for him.”

Xu Shaochen coldly added before hanging up.

He immediately began calling contacts from the police department as well as a few other friends to search for him.

He didn’t care about the 30 million.

After all, Xu Zhou’s abilities were worth far more than 30 million, and Xu Shaochen wasn’t short on that much cash.

What angered him was the feeling of being played and betrayed by Xu Zhou.

For that reason alone, Xu Shaochen wasn’t going to let Xu Zhou off easily.

Otherwise, wouldn’t it make him a laughingstock?

On the other end, after hanging up, Chen Ji immediately tried to contact Xu Zhou, whose phone had been unreachable for several days.

Now, Chen Ji was even more panicked.

After all, he had introduced Xu Zhou to Chenyu with ill intentions from the start.

If he couldn’t locate Xu Zhou, what if Xu Shaochen blamed him?

Right now, he had to find that money-crazed bastard as soon as possible.

Couldn’t he have just held out a little longer?

“Ring~ Ring~ Ring~”

“Brother Chen.”

After a long silence, a hoarse and raspy voice finally came through Chen Ji’s phone.

“Whew—”

Chen Ji let out a long sigh of relief.

At least he could still reach him, and anxiously asked, “Tell me, where are you right now?!”