Chapter 496 - Gave me a scare (1/2)
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
He was now very nervous. At first, he just felt curious but when he saw that old man, his heart started thumping furiously.
He was the person in charge of WeChat’s operations. It seemed very impressive and in other people’s eyes, he was a successful man. However, in front of this old man, he wasn’t even worth sh*t.
At that moment, thoughts raced through Zhang Long’s mind. Could it be that WeChat recently published news that wasn’t right and was over-critical of this old man? Could they have angered this major figure and so he called him here to kill him off?
D*mn. Zhang Long had always told those news editors not to write nonsense. And not to add in personal opinions. Now that something had happened, Zhang Long was the one that had to bear the consequences. If he got out of here alive, he had to settle matters with these editors.
Zheng Hai Feng patted Zhang Long on the shoulder. “You didn’t do anything wrong but we do have a major issue that is related to you.
Zhang Long trembled in fear. He didn’t do anything wrong but there was a major issue related to him?
“F*ck, I’m just a communications software guy. How could I be related to anything in the military?” he thought.
When he had entered the house, he already noticed that all those security guards had guns with them. Then, he said hastily, “Sir, I admit my mistake. Some of the news published by WeChat definitely have exaggerated comments. When I go back, I’ll definitely punish them. I promise. I swear.”
“What are you talking about, Chief Zhang?” Zheng Hai Feng resisted the urge to laugh. He shook his head and said, “I’m going to put you on a call with somebody. Then, you’ll know what’s going on.”
Before Zhang Long recovered from his daze, Zheng Hai Feng made the call.
Lin Fan had been waiting the whole time. When he heard the phone, he immediately answered the call delightedly.
“Master Lin, I’ve invited him over. You have something to say to him, right? I’m passing the phone to him now.” Zheng Hai Feng passed the phone to Zhang Long.
Zhang Long looked at Zheng Hai Feng fearfully. Then, he took the phone and said weakly, “Hello…”
Through the call.
Lin Fab said with a smile, “Sorry for disturbing you, Chief Zhang. I’m Master Lin from Shanghai. It was a little absurd for Elder Zheng call you here but I want to talk to you about something. Hello…are you listening?”
Zhang Long immediately nodded, “Yes, yes, Master Lin. Please speak. I’m listening.”
His mind was in a mess. He had no idea who this Master Lin was but for him to have connections with this old man’s family, he must be a significant individual. Zhang Long didn’t dare to be lax.
Lin Fan continued, “This is what’s going on. I took over a children’s welfare institute in Shanghai and recently, we’ve been wanting to start lessons for the children but we’re short of money. I don’t want to bother the government either and I want to rely on ourselves. Hence, I want to borrow your platform to auction off the children’s artworks. Of course, I don’t know much about the process involved. I was thinking if you had the time, maybe you could send some people over to discuss with us. Of course, if you don’t have the time, I can personally go over to meet you all and discuss the overall operation plans.”
Zhang Long had been overly nervous the whole time. When Lin Fan said all these, he etched each and every word into his memory.
But business was business. To become the person-in-charge of WeChat operations, Zhang Long’s thinking had to be exceptional. He instantly understood what Lin Fan wanted.
“Master Lin, I’ve understood everything that you’ve said. When I go back, I’ll send people over to discuss it with you. No, I will go personally to discuss with you. Don’t worry about this. I will put in all my effort into accomplishing it,” said Zhang Long.
Lin Fan smiled, “Thank you very much then, Chief Zhang.”
“No need to thank me.” Zhang Long finally let out a breath of relief. He had initially been scared to death. He really thought that he had committed some kind of grave mistake.
Zheng Zhong Shan took over the phone and said, “Elder Lin, when are you coming to Beijing? I miss you very much.”
As the two of them chatted, Zhang Long’s guts trembled and his heart was filled with astonishment.
This old man actually addressed that Master Lin as Elder Lin. How close must the two of them be?
Zheng Hai Feng said, “Chief Zhang, I’ll get someone to send you back now.”
Zhang Long had been under a lot of stress while he was here. He didn’t dare to relax one bit. He had remembered everything that had been said on the call and he was going to book an air ticket immediately after he went back.