Chapter 443 Zhao Ritian's new life has just begun
Lu Chengwen paused, and Leng Qingqiu behind him also smiled.
Leng Qingqiu walked over, smiling: "Brother Zhou, you've misunderstood. Chengwen didn't praise you individually at the meeting, nor did he commend you, because there were many people there. You've offended so many people; if he praised and commended you publicly, they would resent you. So, for our family matters, we close the door and speak privately."
Zhou Zheng's eye sockets immediately reddened: "Boss Lu, President Leng... you... this makes me... ashamed."
Lu Chengwen smiled and pulled him to sit in the head seat. Zhou Zheng struggled for a long time, realized Lu Chengwen was sincere, and had no choice but to sit down apprehensively.
Lu Chengwen said: "Qingqiu, serve tea to uncle."
Leng Qingqiu smiled: "Yes, uncle wait a moment."
Zhou Zheng was terrified: "Aiya, this won't do, this won't do, this won't do..."
Lu Chengwen comforted: "It's fine, it's fine, she's my woman, serving tea to my elder is appropriate."
In this world, some people truly cannot be won over just by money.
Just like Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said in the TV series: "Some people can be won over with money, some people can be won over with official hats, but some people must be won over with kindness and righteousness."
If Zhou Zheng coveted position and power, he wouldn't have stayed dormant under the old chairman for so many years.
If he were greedy for money, then with the Chengwen District project, if he didn't pocket several hundred million, it would mean he lacked ability.
Although many people don't believe it, in this world, there truly exist people who don't admire fame and fortune, only complete integrity.
If Qian Xuesen only wanted to make money, he wouldn't have returned to the country.
If Zhuge Liang only wanted his own success, he should have gone to serve Cao Cao.
If Yue Fei only thought of himself, then those twelve gold medallions wouldn't even be worth wiping his ass with; he could have even turned around and led the Yue family army to beat Zhao Gou until he shat himself.
These people are all great figures of complete integrity. Their spiritual pursuits are higher than ordinary people, so things that attract ordinary people hold no attraction for them.
And this cup of tea, to them, is the supreme honor.
The head of the dignified Leng family!
Genius businesswoman Leng Qingqiu, that was a great figure whom even Zhou Zheng admired immensely!
Personally serving him tea, how much face was this?
With the teacup in hand, Zhou Zheng was nervous and excited: "Boss Lu, I... I was confused, I misunderstood, I thought..."
"Hahaha!" Lu Chengwen laughed heartily: "You are an upright person. Me, I'm a profit-seeking businessman, full of bad habits. It's completely understandable that you don't approve of me."
"No no no, I saw wrong, I saw wrong, I was foolish, hopelessly foolish..."
Lu Chengwen took a deep breath: "Uncle, you are not foolish. You are the benefactor of our Lu family. Qingqiu said, if you hadn't guarded the most important checkpoint behind the scenes for this project, we might have collapsed in the mid-term."
Zhou Zheng's work received recognition, his efforts received praise. To him, this was the highest embodiment of life's value.
He said emotionally: "Eating the lord's salary, loyal to the lord's affairs, this is all my duty, dare not claim credit. Rather, Boss Lu's boldness in starting full construction back then, I actually didn't quite understand. Looking now, it was my shortsightedness. Boss Lu's decision-making ability is on par with the old chairman's. Truly great talent and bold vision."
Leng Qingqiu smiled: "He just blew his own trumpet, leaving all the hard work for us, not caring how hard we worked."
Zhou Zheng smiled: "President Leng has really worked too hard recently. As for me, I just do this kind of work, not worth mentioning. And since Boss Lu is the leader of Dasheng Group, naturally he needs to do decision-making work, no need to do everything himself personally."
Lu Chengwen extended his hand: "Qingqiu."
"Oh."
Leng Qingqiu brought over a box.
Lu Chengwen opened it in front of Zhou Zheng: "Uncle Zhou, here is a set of housing documents, a villa in Chengwen District. I had someone choose it, the location is relatively good, quiet, few neighbors, nice scenery too."
"No no no, Boss Lu, this won't do, this isn't..."
"There's one hundred million in this card, just a small token of appreciation."
"Boss Lu, this really won't do, my annual salary is high enough, you just gave me a raise..."
"Honestly, I am very ashamed. If you really wanted to make money, this little amount, you could earn with just a flick of your finger. This isn't a reward for you, just a small token. You offended so many people for us, I can't let you have no gain at all."
Zhou Zheng was extremely moved.
Indeed, if it were about money, I could probably earn more myself, but hearing these words feels comfortable.
"Also this set of pure gold gift box, it's a set of souvenirs, you must accept it."
Zhou Zheng politely refused twice, then didn't decline further.
In this situation, blindly refusing is disrespectful. One should accept, making both parties happy.
Lu Chengwen added: "I heard your son is going to university next year?"
"Mm, this kid's grades are okay, but not top-notch either, let him be."
Lu Chengwen smiled: "Qingqiu said she saw your son's report card and final exam papers. She thinks your son has great talent in coordination and calculation. And it seems you quite want him to enter Guokai (National Development University?), right?"
"Uh..." Zhou Zheng smiled: "Guokai's finance major, the annual tuition is over a million. I was hesitating, whether to..."
"Of course!" Lu Chengwen said: "Qingqiu has arranged everything. As soon as your son graduates, Guokai will make an exception for admission. Moreover, finance expert Professor Zou will accept him as a disciple. He will follow Professor Zou to study in the future, definitely have prospects."
Zhou Zheng stood up abruptly: "Boss Lu! President Leng! This... Professor Zou rarely accepts graduate students!"
Leng Qingqiu said: "He was one of my mentors back then, very authoritative in the financial world, and also has wide connections. I gave him a call, he gave me quite some face. After all, I am his star student."
This point hit Zhou Zheng right where it mattered most.
Zhou Zheng was so grateful he didn't know what to say.
His own annual salary was just over two million; spending over a million to support his child wasn't really an issue.
But someone like Professor Zou, like himself, wasn't someone money could easily sway.
Without Leng Qingqiu's face, he wouldn't accept anyone but geniuses.
Now, not only an extra villa, but family assets directly soared by one hundred million.
Life is really damn beautiful!
Several people chatted happily. Zhou Zheng felt his entire body filled with happy cells.
After seeing Zhou Zheng off, Lu Chengwen asked Leng Qingqiu: "Next, what else do you need me to do?"
"A few people need to be knocked down a peg, then given some rewards. The list is here, reasons and details are marked."
Lu Chengwen glanced: "Let's start with this one."
"Why?"
"Use him to get the feel."
...
Long Aotian personally wrote the prescription, Luo Shiyin personally boiled the medicine, Zhuge Xiaohua personally carried it over.
Long Aotian drank the Chinese medicine, also took Western medicine, then beautifully shat all night.
Finally recovered somewhat, Long Aotian gritted his teeth: "Zhao Ritian! If I don't beat you to death, I'll admit you have guts!"
In the lobby, over a dozen cleaners had already cleaned the place spotlessly. Now, incense workers were deodorizing the entire room.
Long Aotian lay in bed, finished the medicine, smashed the bowl: "Investigate for me! Find that Zhao Ritian's address. If this revenge isn't taken, I swear I'm not human!"
...
Zhao Ritian endured several beatings. Although unconvinced, he could only endure.
The opponent seemed even more ruthless than Long Aotian; he couldn't figure out their level at all.
Are there so many masters in Xuecheng?
That's not what the three masters told me!
They said Xuecheng is just a small city, not very wealthy, no masters. Encountering one or two Shangsimen on par with myself would mean this city's talent exploded.
But now... I came to Xuecheng, got hammered to death by a Tiansimen.
Then ten Shangsimen beat me on odd and even days.
Just Lu Chengwen alone has two Shangsimen girls protecting him.
Now I got knocked out and captured by two big brothers whose power I can't even see, possibly already broke through Tiansimen, and turns out they are holding three Shangsimen masters here.
Are Shangsimen cabbages!?
Is this Xuecheng!?
This is the poor, backward, talent-scarce Xuecheng my masters spoke of!?
How could Zhao Ritian know, what year did his grandmaster come to Xuecheng?
Over twenty years had passed. Xuecheng's roads were built, buildings sprung up one after another.
Twenty years, a sea change.
The formerly backward and remote Xuecheng had already developed quite well. A large batch of entrepreneurs was rising, the entire city completely different from twenty years ago.
Big Brother walked in: "Zhao Ritian."
Zhao Ritian had no choice but to answer.
"Eat this."
"What is this?"
Slap, a big slap: "Told you to eat, just eat, why so many words?!"
Then to the other three: "Your turn, eat."
The three didn't waste words, swallowed directly.
Big Brother took out three more antidote pills: "These three pills are their antidotes, give them to you."
Zhao Ritian looked at him: "What do you mean?"
"From today onwards, you three are under his management."
"Him?" Che Qi Tianwang said: "Big Brother, I think I can manage the team, I have experience."
"That's right." Chu Bai said: "I used to be the Xuecheng Branch Helmsman, I also have experience."
"So capable?" Big Brother asked Chu Bai: "How's your Xuecheng Branch doing now?"
Chu Bai paused: "Well... all ran off with Lu Chengwen."
"And then?"
Chu Bai raised a hand: "I'll listen to brother Ritian."
Asked Che Qi Tianwang again: "Where are your subordinates?"
Che Qi Tianwang's mouth moved: "I also listen to brother Ritian."
Zhao Ritian looked at the three antidote pills.
The boss said: "Stop thinking, their antidote is in your hands, your antidote is in my hands. Just obey obediently."
Zhao Ritian held the antidotes, stuffed them into his pocket.
The boss opened the door: "Go out, go work."
"What kind of work?"
"Boss didn't say. You are free to move, do whatever you want."
"But..."
Zhao Ritian still wanted to ask, but the other three had already dashed out, no nonsense.
Zhao Ritian suppressed his inner gloom and also walked out.
Leaving this place, Zhao Ritian looked at the three people, a plan suddenly formed in his heart.
With these three subordinates, I can make great strides in Xuecheng!
The three looked at each other, also having plans.
If we join forces to kill Zhao Ritian, get the antidote, after detoxifying... won't we be free!?
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