Chapter 36

Liu Qingqing's father is a big shot at a well-known domestic tech company; Chen Yang had only seen him in the media in his previous life.

Even if Uncle Zhang and Liu Shijie didn't remind him, Chen Yang knew the consequences of offending the Liu family.

Of course, even without that big mountain of the Liu family, Chen Yang would never toy with Liu Qingqing's feelings. Few people in this world treat him sincerely, and Liu Qingqing is one of them. Hurting those who are kind to him is not Chen Yang's nature.

After lunch, Zhao Xiaoli left first. Liu Shijie had Chen Yang hand over the cardboard box containing the property deed to a waiter for temporary safekeeping, then took Chen Yang and Liu Qingqing to the backyard. There was a small bar there. Besides various liquors, it also had a large LCD screen.

Chen Yang guessed this was probably the place they watch games at night.

Liu Shijie ordered a pot of top-grade Longjing tea and greeted Chen Yang and Liu Qingqing to sit in the central booth. The booth's sofa was soft and comfortable; Chen Yang was about to close his eyes and rest a bit when a sharp voice came from behind.

"Yo, isn't that Manager Liu? I heard you're short on cash lately, borrowing everywhere—how do you have time to swank around this high-end place? Or are you trying to score a free meal?"

Chen Yang turned around and saw the speaker was a youth wearing a flowery shirt and a big gold chain, about the same age as Liu Shijie, with ordinary looks but an arrogant demeanor.

More importantly, the two lackeys behind the flower-shirt youth that Chen Yang knew were actually Zhang Jun and Tang Kun.

He's already out of the hospital? What a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road!

"Heh, this Worry-free Residence doesn't seem to be opened by Boss Zhang. Whether I eat a free meal or not, I don't need Boss Zhang to worry about it." Liu Shijie faced the provocation without anger, not even giving the other a proper look.

"Heh, Manager Liu, don't get angry—I'm just worried for you. I'm afraid you won't have another chance to enjoy this kind of life later."

"Manager Zhang is really broad-minded—those who don't know might think you're the Provincial Party Committee Secretary!"

"Manager Zhang, don't talk nonsense. I'm just a small businessman—I'd never dare compare myself to that big shot."

"So Manager Zhang, you're afraid of someone? I thought you were the top person in East River!"

"Heh, doesn't Manager Liu fear anything?"

"I don't steal or rob, I don't do anything against my conscience—what do I have to fear?"

"... Liu Shijie, what do you mean by that?"

"It means nothing—Manager Zhang just knows what's up. I have important guests to receive, Manager Zhang, please feel free to leave."

Liu Shijie didn't want to deal with the flower-shirt youth anymore; the latter was so angry his face looked ferocious, yet he didn't dare to lose his temper.

"Yo, isn't that Chen Yang? A country bumpkin actually being an important guest of Manager Liu—how strange!" Seeing his brother humiliated, Zhang Jun immediately stood up to back him. He didn't dare talk back to Liu Shijie, but turned his aggression toward Chen Yang.

"Does my guest need a lackey to evaluate him?" Liu Shijie likewise didn't even glance at Zhang Jun, his tone even carrying a hint of contempt.

Zhang Jun never imagined that, as the esteemed heir of the Zhang family, he would be seen as a lackey in the other's eyes—his defenses shattered instantly. "You surnamed Liu, who are you calling a lackey?"

Liu Shijie calmly said, "Whoever fits the description, that's who they are."

Zhang Jun was so angry his head felt like it would explode. He had originally wanted to use Chen Yang's status to mock Liu Shijie, but instead he ended up being mocked. Moreover, he couldn't get angry—if he did, he'd be admitting he's a lackey.

He gave Tang Kun a look behind his back, hoping this strategist could help him save face. Unexpectedly, Liu Qingqing stepped forward first and dealt a blow.

"Someone's also pretty pitiful—pursued a woman for seven years, never even held her hand, yet ended up sleeping with another man. I heard that woman was even a reverse gold-digger."

Chen Yang glared at Liu Qingqing angrily. This girl really dares to speak, and she's not afraid of Lin Wei settling accounts later.

However, the most embarrassing one was still Zhang Jun. His face, already flushed red from anger, now had bulging veins, his eyes stared wide, and his whole body trembled uncontrollably from rage.

He stared dead at Chen Yang and Liu Qingqing; his inner rage blazed like a raging fire, growing fiercer. He even wished he could instantly charge forward like a ferocious beast and tear them apart.

But he ultimately didn't move. Because he couldn't beat Chen Yang. His bodyguard Zhao Shunfa is still in detention undergoing reform…

"Liu Qingqing, we're alumni from the same school—why do you have to speak so harshly?" Tang Kun, worried Zhang Jun was too embarrassed, quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

"I'm just stating the facts." Liu Qingqing didn't give Tang Kun any face, sneering at him. "As far as I know, you're best at stealing classmates' girlfriends. I didn't expect this habit to spread to others…"

Tang Kun was instantly left speechless by the retort. Feeling Zhang Jun's suspicious gaze shift to him through the corner of his eye, he quickly lowered his head and pretended to be clueless.

Seeing he couldn't gain anything here, the flower-shirt youth led Zhang Jun and Tang Kun away in defeat.

As they were leaving, Zhang Jun still didn't forget to throw a harsh remark at Chen Yang.

"Chen Yang, you wait for me, old man—there's no finishing this between us!"

Chen Yang ignored him. He even secretly chuckled inside. After all, this commotion had Liu Shijie—Zhang Jun's partner from his previous life—personally sever their ties.

"Chen Yang, don't be afraid of him—this is Xingcheng." Liu Qingqing patted her slightly flat chest and encouraged Chen Yang with full confidence: "Our Liu family can back you up!"

Chen Yang gave Liu Qingqing an eye-roll; this girl really won't stop until her words shock someone—just two simple sentences, each hitting a sore spot. Fortunately, he and Liu Shijie were present today, otherwise a beating would be unavoidable.

Of course, seeing Liu Qingqing leave Zhang Jun and Tang Kun speechless, Chen Yang's mood was still quite refreshed.

"Chen Yang, rest assured, no one dares to cause trouble at Worry-free Residence." Liu Shijie also comforted Chen Yang. Although he knew Chen Yang had deep connections in Xingcheng, before it was made public, he still had to say a few polite words.

Chen Yang naturally believed Liu Shijie's words. To be able to build such a large private manor in Xingcheng, the owner of Worry-free Residence surely has deep connections.

The three continued drinking tea and chatting. Gradually, more people came to the small bar to gather. Liu Shijie would occasionally get up to greet them. Among them, Chen Yang also knew some, who were future prominent figures in the Dongjiang business world.

Quick

At that time, many people in the bar also changed into jerseys like Chen Yang and his companions—some wore Brazil team jerseys, some wore Germany team jerseys. Supporters from both sides naturally split into two factions.

Even more interestingly, Zhang Jun, Tang Kun, and that Huacun youth also came, wearing Germany team uniforms.

Chen Yang remembered that Zhang Jun and Tang Kun were both Brazil team fans. Defecting mid-game? What are they up to today?