Chapter 143: Hidden Worries Under Brother Hu

Ye Zhuzhu fell silent for a few seconds, then suddenly spoke:

"Then count me in on this venture of yours?"

Qin Ze paused, turning to look at her:

"What did you say?"

"I said, count me in for your Investment Company too."

There was seriousness in Ye Zhuzhu's eyes:

"I want to buy shares as well."

Qin Ze looked at her and laughed:

"President Ye, are you sure?"

"Didn't you say that investment carries risks?"

Ye Zhuzhu rolled her eyes at him:

"That was about you recklessly spending money on sports cars!"

"Now you're talking serious business; how could I not participate?"

Qin Ze thought for a moment, then nodded:

"Fine, the company will be established in a couple of days; you can bring the money directly then."

"I'll reserve a spot for you."

Hearing this, the corner of Ye Zhuzhu's mouth couldn't help but curl upward.

She leaned back in her seat, feeling the night breeze.

Seeing her expression, Qin Ze smiled.

Then he shifted gears and slammed his foot on the accelerator.

The Bugatti instantly erupted with powerful thrust, and the speed shot up in an instant.

Ah—

Ye Zhuzhu was startled by the sudden acceleration, her whole body jerking backward.

Instinctively, she grabbed the handle and let out a cry of surprise.

Seeing her reaction, Qin Ze laughed:

"What? Scared already?"

Ye Zhuzhu glared at him:

"Drive slower!"

Qin Ze didn't listen; instead, he pressed the accelerator again.

The speed grew faster and faster, and the engine's roar grew louder and louder.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Ye Zhuzhu felt that extreme sense of speed, her breathing becoming rapid.

She gripped the handle tightly, her chest heaving, emitting faint pants from her mouth.

"Qin Ze... you..."

"Slow down..."

"Ah! Ah! You, slow, slow down!"

Ye Zhuzhu's voice carried a trace of shaking.

The car was very quiet, with only the engine's roar and her rapid panting.

Qin Ze turned and glanced at her.

Ye Zhuzhu's chest heaved violently, her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue.

She bit her lip, her eyes holding a trace of panic mixed with a trace of excitement.

That feeling was hard to describe.

Looking at her like that, Qin Ze felt a slight stir in his heart.

He did not slow down; instead, he continued pressing the accelerator.

The Bugatti sped along the ring road.

The atmosphere inside the car became somewhat ambiguous.

Ye Zhuzhu's panting was faintly audible amidst the engine's roar.

She closed her eyes, feeling that extreme sense of speed, her body going somewhat soft.

After quite a while,

Qin Ze finally slowed down gradually and parked the car by the roadside.

He turned to look at Ye Zhuzhu:

"How about it? Was it thrilling?"

Ye Zhuzhu opened her eyes, glared at him, and said:

"Thrilling my foot!"

"You scared me to death!"

Qin Ze laughed:

"But didn't you enjoy it just now?"

Ye Zhuzhu's face turned red instantly.

She turned her head away and said irritably:

"Who enjoyed it!"

"I was just scared!"

……

Early the next morning.

Qin Ze was still having breakfast at the hotel when his Mobile Phone rang.

It was Brother Hu calling.

"President Qin, are you available right now?"

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you in person."

Qin Ze put down his chopsticks:

"Sure, come to the hotel."

"I'm already in the hotel office."

After hanging up, Qin Ze finished his breakfast and went upstairs.

Not long after, Brother Hu arrived.

"Good morning, President Qin!"

Qin Ze pointed at the Sofa:

"Sit Down. What is it?"

After Brother Hu sat down, he said with a serious expression:

"I've already found a location for the security company."

"It's in Nancheng District, Jiangcheng; it used to be a gym."

"The Venue is quite large; with some renovation, it can be used directly for training and receiving clients."

"The most pressing issue now is sending the personnel out for training."

"Although every one of our current brothers is strong and sturdy, they are far from being professional bodyguards."

"To put it plainly, they're all amateurs!"

"Therefore, for the main bodyguard team, we still need to recruit some experienced professional bodyguards."

"Miss Ning Wei has recommended quite a few channels to me, and I am currently making contact."

Just as Qin Ze was about to speak after hearing this,

Brother Hu suddenly changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat hesitant:

"President Qin, however..."

"There's something I need to report to you."

Looking at Brother Hu's awkward demeanor, Qin Ze knew it was no Good Thing:

"What is it? Speak plainly."

Brother Hu rubbed his hands together:

"It's just... some of the brothers under my command are starting to feel dissatisfied."

"As you know, President Qin,"

"that batch of us before were, to put it bluntly, just mixing in society."

"Internet cafes, billiard halls, hotels, bars—these were all our previous businesses."

"Now that we're transitioning to run a security company, I've sold off all those businesses."

"But some of the brothers feel... uneasy about it."

Qin Ze picked up his Teacup:

"Uneasy about what?"

Brother Hu said:

"Some feel that their previous situation was quite good and don't want to change."

"After all, before they were a gang, free and unfettered."

"Now suddenly having to transition and become company employees, they can't accept it."

"Another group feels that once this security company is established, they'll be discarded like a worn-out donkey and kicked out."

"Additionally, there are those questioning whether such a large security company can actually get off the ground and operate normally relying only on us and you, President Qin."

After hearing this, Qin Ze laughed.

He had long anticipated this would happen.

These people from the streets had grown accustomed to bossing others around, being free and unfettered, and living carefree.

Now requiring them to change their previous way of survival and subjecting them to corporate management would inevitably cause some trouble.

However, Qin Ze wasn't too concerned about this.

People, to put it bluntly, do it for money.

As long as the money is sufficient, any worries can be dispelled.

Qin Ze put down his Teacup:

"Have these people come today?"

Brother Hu nodded quickly:

"Several of my trusted brothers are all here; they're downstairs right now."

Qin Ze stood up:

"Let them come up."

Brother Hu was momentarily stunned:

"President Qin, you want to see them?"

"Yes, let them come up."

Brother Hu hesitated for a moment, then nodded, turned around, and went downstairs.

In the lobby downstairs.

Several of Brother Hu's core subordinates were gathered together, waiting.

Seeing Brother Hu come down, a burly man with a buzz cut spoke first:

"Big Brother, how did it go?"

This man was Yang Fan, the number two figure under Brother Hu, responsible for arranging and deploying all their men.

Beside him, a tall, thin man wearing a gold chain also asked:

"Yeah, Big Brother, what did President Qin say?"

This man was Tang Rui, the one in charge of finances; all income from Brother Hu's enterprises passed through his hands.

Another man, wearing a floral shirt and sporting a crew cut, crowded in as well:

"Big Brother, don't blame us brothers for speaking out of turn."

"The more we think about this matter, the more something feels off..."

This man was Xu Qiang, responsible for external social engagements; he dealt with all sorts of demons and monsters in society more than anyone else.

Brother Hu glanced at the three of them:

"President Qin wants you to go up."

"If you have anything to say, say it to President Qin yourselves."

Hearing this, Yang Fan frowned:

"Let us go up? Why..."

Brother Hu interrupted him:

"Don't overthink it; just follow me."

The three exchanged glances, then ultimately followed Brother Hu into the elevator.