Chapter 191

But Qin Ze didn't panic, holding his wine glass, and took a sip unhurriedly.

Wen Ji watched him, then spoke:

"This little brother, I heard you say just now that you are not very optimistic about our project?"

As soon as he said this, the few guests at the same table all looked over.

Liang Bo and Ye Zhuzhu were also stunned for a moment.

Qin Ze put down his wine glass and smiled:

"I was just saying it casually, don't take it to heart."

He wanted to settle the matter.

After all, this is Liang Qingquan's place.

But Wen Ji obviously didn't intend to let him go just like that.

He looked at Qin Ze, the smile on his face fading a bit:

"Saying it casually?"

"Little brother, you say that lightly."

"For this project of mine, I invested several million in early research and hired a provincial expert team to do a feasibility analysis."

"And you, today in an occasion with so many people, with one 'saying it casually,' you say you're not optimistic?"

"Then I have to ask, what do you do? By what right do you say this?"

Qin Ze sighed in his heart.

Fine, this is insisting on being serious.

Qin Ze put down his wine glass and looked at the other party:

"By no right, just take it as if I didn't say anything, okay?"

Qin Ze didn't want to get entangled with the other party too much.

In this kind of occasion, arguing with a big shot in the circle is no good for him.

But Wen Ji obviously didn't intend to let it go just like that.

Because in his view, Qin Ze saying this meant he was guilty and afraid!

He felt that he could just use this young man!

To intimidate the others present!

And incidentally show his prestige in the circle.

Wen Ji's expression sank, and his voice grew louder:

"When you talk to me, stand up!"

As soon as these words were out, the whole table went quiet.

Several guests looked at Qin Ze one after another, their eyes carrying various meanings.

Some were watching the fun, some were gloating, and some were sympathetic.

Qin Ze's brows furrowed slightly.

Stand up?

Is he treating him like a primary school student?

But he still stood up, looked at Wen Ji, his tone still polite:

"President Wen, I speak directly, if there is anything offensive, I take it back."

"But I am indeed not optimistic about this project."

"This is my personal opinion, if you don't like to hear it, just pretend you didn't hear it."

"But I have the freedom to speak, the freedom to express my own views!"

"This is something you have no right to interfere with!"

"And you and I have no connection at all, yet when you talk to me, you want me to stand up."

"By what right?"

He said this neither humble nor arrogant.

But when Wen Ji heard this, his expression became even uglier.

He originally thought that with one glare, this young man would be scared out of his wits and hurry to admit his mistake.

And the result?

This person actually dared to say he wasn't optimistic?

Isn't this slapping his face in public?

Wen Ji sneered:

"Not optimistic?"

"You kid who hasn't even grown all your hair, what do you know about investment? What do you know about projects?"

"I ask you, how many projects have you done? How much capital do you have in your hands? How much do you know about wetland tourism?"

"And you ask me by what right I let you stand up!"

"Just by the fact that I've been in the Jiangcheng business world for so many years!"

A series of questions came crashing down, the tone getting more and more aggressive.

Liang Bo on the side couldn't sit still and hurriedly stood up to smooth things over:

"Uncle Wen, calm down!"

"This is my friend, give me some face, he's just expressing his views normally, not targeting anyone, why are you making such a big deal out of it!"

Wen Ji looked at Liang Bo, his tone softening a little, but still relentless:

"Xiao Bo, it's not that I'm not giving you face."

"The words your friend just said were not generally unpleasant."

"My project, even your dad is optimistic about it, what right does a greenhorn like him have to talk nonsense?"

Ye Zhuzhu also stood up, her expression not looking very good:

"President Wen, Qin Ze is a friend I brought."

"If he said anything inappropriate, I apologize for him."

"President Wen, you are a big person with a big heart, let's just turn the page on this matter."

Wen Ji saw that Ye Zhuzhu had also spoken, and he was even more angry in his heart.

Well, a kid who appeared from nowhere, and Ye Zhuzhu and Liang Bo are both speaking for him?

He, Wen Ji, has been in Jiangcheng for so many years, and no one has ever dared to not give him face like this!

Just at this moment, a steady voice came from the side:

"What's wrong? Why are you arguing?"

Everyone turned their heads and saw Liang Qingquan walking over.

He held a cup of tea in his hand, a gentle smile on his face, but his gaze swept over the people present, carrying an aura of natural authority.

Liang Bo hurriedly said:

"Dad, it's nothing, just a small misunderstanding."

Wen Ji snatched the lead:

"Chairman Liang, you came just in time."

"This friend of your son just said in front of everyone that my project is no good, not optimistic."

"I have a straight temper, so I just wanted to ask him by what right he says that."

Liang Qingquan's gaze fell on Qin Ze, looking him up and down.

He didn't know Qin Ze.

At this moment in his eyes, Qin Ze was just a young man in his early twenties.

Very unfamiliar, obviously not someone from their circle.

Liang Qingquan frowned, but still maintained his demeanor, and said to Qin Ze:

"This little brother, President Wen is the Vice President of our Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce and has been deeply involved in the tourism industry for many years, with rich experience."

"His project has undergone many professional research and arguments."

"You are young, so you should be cautious when speaking, and respect your seniors."

This was still polite, but the meaning was obvious.

You are a young man, you should be respectful to your seniors.

After listening, Qin Ze understood clearly.

Although Liang Qingquan spoke politely, the subtext was similar to Wen Ji's.

Nothing more than feeling that he was insignificant and had no qualification to say this.

Qin Ze didn't want to say anything more.

He could see that in this occasion today, whatever he said would be useless.

These people don't care at all whether what he said is right or wrong.

What they care about is his status and position.

A young man with no status and no position, by what right does he question them?

Qin Ze took a deep breath, looked at Liang Qingquan and Wen Ji, and said:

"Chairman Liang, President Wen, I am indeed young."

"Since everyone feels that what I said is wrong, then I won't disturb you anymore."

"Goodbye."

After saying that, he turned and was about to leave.

Ye Zhuzhu was anxious and grabbed his arm:

"Qin Ze!"

Qin Ze looked back at her and smiled:

"It's okay, I'll go back first."

After saying that, he turned and strode away.

Ye Zhuzhu watched his retreating back, her expression sinking completely.

She turned to look at Wen Ji, her tone as cold as ice:

"President Wen, since you've spoken to this point, then I'll tell you the truth too."

"I'm not optimistic about this project of yours either."

Wen Ji's expression changed:

"President Ye, you!"

Ye Zhuzhu didn't wait for him to finish, turned to Liang Qingquan and said:

"Chairman Liang, sorry for the disturbance today, I'm leaving first."

After saying that, she picked up her bag and chased after him quickly.