Chapter 1026: The Son Who Pits His Father

"Europe is just that thing raised by M Country—" He Yuzhu said while mimicking a tongue-sticking gesture, his face full of disdain. "Sometimes, the master hasn't even done anything yet, but the dog starts barking louder than anyone. He cannot go on this trip!" Having said that, he snorted heavily.

Chen Xueru, however, frowned and shook her head: "I don't think it's easy to stop him. On the surface, it's called an inspection, but he is going to sign a contract. If you just say one word and don't let him go, he will surely have objections in his heart."

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, narrowed his eyes: "If it really doesn't work, I'll just go with him under an alias."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueru became anxious: "You think it's dangerous, yet you still want to go? Isn't that walking right into a trap!"

He Yuzhu laughed instead, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, his tone firm: "This time I can just test whether what M Country says actually counts. If it doesn't count, I won't be polite. By the way, which countries did he say he was going to?"

"France, Italy, and several other small countries; I can't even name them all."

He Yuzhu raised an eyebrow, the corner of his mouth curling into a smirk: "I think this kid is probably using work as an excuse to go out and travel, right?"

Chen Xueru pursed her lips and defended him: "To say he has absolutely no such intention isn't entirely true. The main thing is that a company in France wants to buy the European operating rights for his communication software; it's said the offer is shockingly high. It's not that He Zheng didn't consider safety; he specifically hired a European security company, and the protection fee alone is 500,000 Euros."

He Yuzhu was amused upon hearing this and shook his head: "I think this son of ours is still not as clever as Ma Rui. I've told him so many times not to get mixed up with foreign capital, but he just won't listen. If he's short on money, he should tell me!"

Chen Xueru explained for her son: "He, he said that France is different from other European countries... what he means is—if something really happens, he'll just have you come save him."

He Yuzhu had a hint of pride in his eyes: "At least he still has some brains, knowing his own father can fish him out."

Chen Xueru hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Actually... I also don't believe France would go so far as to help M Country detain someone."

He Yuzhu was just about to argue a couple more points, but upon seeing Chen Xueru's expression, he immediately saw clearly—well, she had been brainwashed too.

He gave a laugh, his tone carrying a bit of helplessness: "It seems those French foundations didn't waste their money, whitewashing their country. I've told you so many times about the sordid things those Western countries do, but you don't believe me, preferring to believe those so-called Experts who took their money."

The internet is something that can be quite brainwashing at first; it's only after the domestic public sees that Western hypocrisy for themselves that they realize how unreliable those so-called public intellectuals are.

Chen Xueru was still unwilling to give up: "But, but I still don't believe they would really dare to arrest our son!"

He Yuzhu didn't reply, only patted her hand, though his gaze sank.

As soon as He Zheng returned, He Yuzhu called him directly into the study. He Zheng looked like he had lost a bit of weight recently, but his eyes were much brighter than before.

He Yuzhu looked him up and down a few times and asked: "You're in good spirits lately? Any happy events?"

He Zheng grinned, his tone carrying a sense of relief: "Before, I always felt you weren't good to me, not as good as you were to my brothers. Now I realize you were deliberately training me back then. The communication software business you gave me is truly profitable—the user base is growing geometrically, and the profits are tumbling along with it. Do you know? A French company offered 300 million Euros to have our software launched there, and people in other regions want it too."

He Yuzhu frowned: "You trust them that much? Don't you think this is a scam?"

He Zheng shook his head vigorously, his expression earnest: "I won't lie to you, at first I didn't quite believe it either. But later I specifically commissioned an accounting firm and found an investigation company in Europe to check that communication company inside and out—they are the second-largest communication operator in France. In a matter like this, they wouldn't resort to any underhanded tricks, right?"

He Yuzhu said in a deep voice: "I've told you since you were little not to trust these foreigners lightly. They might keep their word when dealing with their own kind, but once they deal with us, they can come up with a hundred reasons to tear up a contract."

He Zheng waved his hand dismissively: "That wouldn't happen, right? The contract is written in black and white, with a 40 percent penalty for breach of contract. Besides, the deposit has already been wired. My trip this time is just to go through the motions... even if I don't go, this contract can still be signed."

He Yuzhu stared at him, his tone intensifying: "Then what if you run into trouble over there? Have you thought about what to do?"

He Zheng smiled: "I spent 500,000 US dollars to hire dozens of European security personnel; that security company is one of the best in Europe."

He Yuzhu's gaze tightened: "What if M Country steps in and has the airport detain you directly? What will you do?"

He Zheng chuckled, not panicked in the slightest: "I've thought about it, but isn't there still you? I believe you will definitely be able to fish me back out."

He Yuzhu went up and gave him a punch: "What do you mean by 'pitting your father'? You brat are exactly 'pitting your father'! How old am I now? And I still have to run around everywhere for your affairs."

He Zheng rubbed his shoulder and replied with a cheeky grin: "It wasn't that hard when you saved Ma Rui, and that was a kidnapping. France wouldn't kidnap me at the airport, would they? Even if they detain me, I'm your own son, surely you wouldn't not save me?"

He Yuzhu sighed, his tone helpless: "That time with Ma Rui, I set a trap for them, wanting to catch them all in one net, and I went into the game myself; you are drilling into a trap yourself, looking for trouble!"

He Zheng was unconvinced: "But everything is already set. If I don't go, it will look like I lack sincerity."

He Yuzhu sighed again, his tone softening: "It's good for you to go and experience it this time. Some things I've told you countless times are useless; you have to be detained yourself to realize that what your old man says is the truth."

He Zheng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "I told Mom that you would be the one to find a way."

He Yuzhu said sternly: "I have two requirements. First, don't take a single core technical staff member from your company—to put it bluntly, the only one who can go with you is Qin Tianzhen. Second, don't take any of your own bodyguards; use everyone else's."

"How can that work?"

"How about your old man acting as your bodyguard?" He Yuzhu glared at him irritably.

"But those people all know you?" He Zheng was a bit confused.

"You think your old man can't put on a disguise or change his identity?" He Yuzhu snorted.

Upon hearing this, He Zheng's eyes lit up: "Then... Bang Geng and the others were clamoring to go too, I just won't let them go!"

He Yuzhu waved his hand: "I can't look after too many people. Besides, you two are family; if I use any methods, outsiders won't know."

He Zheng nodded repeatedly: "Fine! I'll get this settled first thing tomorrow morning and have them stay home."

Early the next morning, He Yuzhu called Director Li, who was far away in M Country.

Hearing that He Yuzhu had an important matter, Director Li squeezed out a gap in his packed schedule and met him in the evening.

"Factory Director He, is there some big event?" Director Li said, getting straight to the point.

He Yuzhu didn't beat around the bush either, laying out the ins and outs of He Zheng's company going to France to sign the contract, and even spilling out all the risks he was worried about.

As Director Li listened, his eyebrows lifted slightly—although he was knowledgeable and experienced, he didn't believe from the bottom of his heart that France would really detain someone, and He Yuzhu could see that at a glance.

However, Director Li always spoke with thoroughness, saying very tactfully: "You're not wrong to think that way; one must always be on guard. Tell me, is there anything I can help with?"

He Yuzhu said bluntly: "I need an identity to go out, just like when I joined the negotiation delegation back then."

Director Li was a bit surprised and asked with a smile: "You shouldn't be coming to me for this kind of thing!"

He Yuzhu chuckled: "The old gentleman has already retired, so it's not good to trouble him. Aren't you just in charge of this area?"

After listening, Director Li laughed heartily and patted the table: "Fine, this is official business too. Come find my Secretary for the Passport in a week."

Upon hearing this, the heavy stone in He Yuzhu's heart immediately fell to the ground, and he grinned: "Got it! Director Li, wherever you go in the future, I will definitely risk everything to ensure you don't run into trouble."

Director Li patted He Yuzhu's shoulder hard, his tone carrying approval: "Factory Director He, our last cooperation was very pleasant. In the future, there will be no shortage of times I'll have to trouble you for major visiting missions."

He Yuzhu straightened his back and replied with a smile: "Don't you worry, your business is my big business; I am duty-bound."