123 Seeking Forgiveness (1/2)

Chapter 123: Seeking Forgiveness

Translator: _Min_Editor: Yukira_

Wang Zhiyong was ushered to the third floor, but Zhou Zihao didn't go with him.

Wang Zhiyong knew his friend disdained those types of girls, so he didn't invite him. LIkewise, Zhou Zihao knew what type he preferred, so he pulled out his phone.

They were all smart people, it's just that they were pursuing different things.

Wang Zhiyong only wanted to spend his days as a second generation officer. To gain harmless, small benefits from his friends—no need to be powerful—just to live free and comfortably.

But Zhou Zihao was different. He was the second son in the family. Honestly, he didn't have the best relationship with Zhou Qiangwu, but his father clearly preferred his brother over him. Zhou Family's influence was in Shangjin, but he came to Wanghai city partly because of this.

Although he always looked indifferent on the outside, the fact was he longed for power more than anyone else. He desired recognition. The reason why he started this private club with a bunch of silk trousers was a way for him to establish connections.

Did Wang Zhiyong really bring Jiang Chen along because he wanted to play with women? Did he really just casually brought up the conflict between Jiang Chen and one of his dogs? In fact, Wang Zhiyong was very clever. He clearly knew Zhou Zihao wished to befriend Jiang Chen so he deliberately mentioned it.

”Call Liu Changlong.” He commanded Little White as Zhou Zihao patiently waited for the call to get connected.

”Hello? Boss, what's going on?” The fawning voice of Liu Changlong came from the other side.

”Did you offend a man called Jiang Chen?” Zhou Zihao said leisurely.

Liu Changlong's heart immediately thudded as he cursed in his mind. Although he didn't know why his boss was asking this, the tone did not sound good at all.

”No, no, one of my worthless underlings had a conflict with him. I already kicked him out. It has nothing to do with me.”

Hearing this, Zhou Zihao did not have the slightest intention to let this go. His face did not have the same amicable expression when he was chatting with Jiang Chen and Wang Zhiyong.

”Hoho, everyone else knows what you were plotting, but you're pretty smart and know when to back down.”

To say it plainly, Liu Changlong was only a dog raised by the people above.

When Changlong heard this, he sweated coldly as he deliberated the intention of his boss.

Did he want him to do it or did he acknowledge him for being smart enough for not doing it?

”Let's put it this way, I want to get to know this person. Can you think of a way for me?” Zhou Zihao was laughing but the tone was filled with cutting coldess, ”Someone has to take the knife, right?”

This sentence almost frightened Liu Changlong to death. He finally realized that his boss wanted to sell him out as a favor.

”Boss, boss, I, I—”

”Stop talking nonsense, I'll give you a chance. You have half a minute to think who you're willing to throw under the bus.” Zhou Zihao chuckled.

Liu Changlong's hand that was holding the phone uncontrollably trembled while his underlings dumbfoundedly looked at their frightened boss. They didn't understand why their normally glamorous boss would be quivering like a dog.

That's right, just like a dog.

Liu Changlong secretly complained. He didn't even do it yet. If Jiang Chen didn't know he was plotting against him, it would be okay but somehow he figured it out.

Somone had to be thrown under the bus as a favor.

What to do? Use Liu Anshan as a scapegoat?

A fierce glint flashed in Liu Changlong's eyes. Although it was his brother, there was no way he could care about family now.

But just as he was about to say Liu Anshan's name, another name popped into his head.

Fang Yuanyuan.

He remembered his son, brimming with confidence, took a bunch of hooligans to extort someone called Jiang Chen. He heard from the sl*t he played with before that it was a rich guy without any background. Fortunately, his son asked him before he actually did something. If they had already done something, there was no way this could be resolved.

Although when he first plotted against Jiang Chen, it had nothing to do with Fang Yuanyuan; however, she did call his son so she could be the scapegoat.

”Have you thought of someone?”

”I, I did! Boss, there was this girl—this is what happened.” Liu Changlong submissively held the phone and explained the story about Fang Yuanyuan.

Once a former crush, now a sl*t provoked the gang to make a move on him.

Zhou Zihao captured the three key concepts and gave it a thought.

He only needed a favor as a stepping stone. Maybe Jiang Chen would be the key to defeating his brother. Based on Liu Changlong's description, this woman seemed to have fit the criteria.

Also, when he heard it was a woman, he suddenly had other ideas.

”Bring that person here. You know what I'm talking about.” Zhou Zihao's smile was peculiar.

”Yes, yes!” Liu Changlong held the phone while his back was completely drenched with sweat.

Liu Changlong hung up the phone and glanced at the thugs around him.

The thugs were all silent and afraid to look at their boss in the eyes.

”Diaozi, go capture her back, I'll give you one hour.” Liu Changlong said emotionally. He regained his tyrannical bearing as if the submissive conversation never happened before.

”Yes.” Diaozi nodded and hastily left.

Liu Changlong leaned against the chair and rubbed his tired forehead. A smile appeared on his face.

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After comfortably leaving the room, Jiang Chen twisted his neck and felt his entire body's weariness was washed clean.

It was already 5:30, the staff was waiting at the door and led him to the dining hall.

Once he arrived, Jiang Chen saw that Wang Zhiyong and Zhou Zihao were already waiting there.

”Yo, did you have fun?” Wang Zhiyong waggled his eyebrows.

”Not bad, I fell asleep in the latter half.” Jiang Chen smiled and pulled a chair to sit down.

”Such a shame, the best way to enjoy it is to close your eyes and relax your body—” Zhou Zihao was still the with same squinting eyes as he picked up a cup of tea and took a sip.

”Enough enough, don't bring your good living philosophy here. Waiter, bring out the dishes and alcohol,” Wang Zhiyong called out.

”Do you take this for a hotel?” Zhou Zihao was speechless and then signaled the waiter on the side to bring out the dishes.

The dazzling dishes were placed on the table and the gorgeous staff slightly leaned forward to pour a glass of wine for each one of them.

”Wine can help with blood circulation. This is a good stuff. Is Mr. Jiang okay with it?” Zhou Zihao smilingly raised his wine glass for a toast.

Based on the purity of the color, the wine must have been very expensive, but Zhou Zihao did not mention the year and brand; his shrewdness truly ran deep.

”Pretty good, but I don't drink much.” Jiang Chen smiled and raised and clank his glass with him.