148: Chapter 148 Mutual Deception

Brother Li was the first to change his expression. The amiable smile he had just moments ago suddenly turned stern, his eyes showing ruthlessness, his tone gloomy, and his voice icy cold.

"In this society today, the timid starve while the bold get rich. If you are timid, wealth will have nothing to do with you."

Boss Wu chimed in as well.

"Kid, take my advice. We all do legitimate business. We won't do anything illegal. If you don't even dare to take this money, what great prospects can you possibly have?"

Chen Hao really wanted to curse him out.

Falsifying documents and selling fakes—and he still dared to claim it was legitimate business? Did he have any shame?

Boss Qiu quickly tried to smooth things over.

"I know what you're worried about, little brother. Don't worry, the trouble will absolutely never find its way to you. Even if there is trouble, it will be Xinglong Real Estate's trouble. You earn the money, and even if things go south later, as someone who just sells houses, it won't have anything to do with you."

Manager Huang suppressed his temper and said.

"We put this gathering together last minute, so I only managed to arrange for the brothers involved in the renovation path. The person in charge of the loan projects had an urgent matter and couldn't make it. Compared to him, we are all just small potatoes. If you met him, you would know how insignificant you are."

The way he said that actually sparked a sliver of interest in Chen Hao.

"Who exactly is this big shot you're talking about?"

Manager Huang tapped the table again, and the female PR immediately lit a cigarette for him.

"I can't say anything else. I'll just tell you that his surname is Jiang, the Jiang from Jiangcheng."

The indication was extremely clear. For loan businesses, especially those operating on a large scale in Jiangcheng, there was only one person: Jiang Tao.

Chen Hao really wanted to laugh. If Jiang Tao had been here today, he probably wouldn't have been able to keep up the pretense.

Brother Li followed up immediately.

"Boss Jiang is a big shot in Jiangcheng with extensive connections, someone who deals in both the black and white worlds. It's just that he's run into a bit of trouble recently."

Boss Wu also lit a cigarette and spoke while exhaling smoke.

"I heard Boss Jiang offended an incredibly formidable figure and is currently discussing a transformation?"

Manager Huang refuted.

"Nonsense. He built this operation so large; how can he just transform on a whim? I suspect it's an outside faction that has taken a liking to the big cake Boss Jiang holds and wants a slice."

Boss Qiu followed up.

"When gods fight, we ordinary people can't get involved. But I heard that during this time, Boss Jiang has sent all his relatives and friends abroad to take refuge, guessing he intends to fight this mysterious force to the death."

Chen Hao was stunned. Did Jiang Tao intend to fight until both sides were ruined?

Just as Chen Hao was lost in thought, Liu Jiayin, who hadn't spoken, winked at Chen Hao and whispered.

"Chen Hao, don't be so timid. Manager Huang has backing. If the sky falls, there's someone tall to hold it up. What are you afraid of? Why turn down free money?"

Because of Liu Jiayin's support, the conversation that had strayed gradually returned to the main topic, and all eyes fixed intently on Chen Hao again.

"Kid, if you're a man, give us a straight answer."

They were practically saying it outright: either join them, or you won't be leaving this room today.

Chen Hao wasn't afraid of these people, but resorting to violence wasn't Chen Hao's way of solving problems, nor did it align with his usual logic.

To avoid blowing his cover and to fish in troubled waters, he had a sudden stroke of genius and played a killer card.

"Manager Huang, I'm not some reckless youth. I also know you mean well for me, but if I take this money, it will surely mean my death."

After saying that, Chen Hao started digging in his pocket and placed a business card on the rotating tray.

"The first house I sold, in River View Residential Area, the owner paid in full without a second thought, and even paid a one-million-dollar deposit for renovations upfront. Do you know who he is?"

Everyone became interested and actively turned the table. Brother Li picked up the card first to look.

"President of Magic City International Finance Investment, Sun Guoliang."

Boss Wu immediately snatched the card, turning the gilded card over and over.

"Sun Guoliang? Why haven't I heard of him?"

"Let me see."

Manager Huang also became interested, and the card passed into his hands. Even with his furrowed brow, he couldn't discern anything unusual.

Although Liu Jiayin couldn't see the card, she had already pulled out her phone to search for the company and the person's name.

"My goodness! He's actually a tycoon on the hundred-billion-dollar level!"

"What?"

Everyone at the table was stunned.

They quickly took out their phones to search for the name.

Chen Hao said unhurriedly.

"You might not have heard of Sun Guoliang, but you must have heard of Angel Investment. Magic City Finance is one of the most famous capital groups in the entire country."

"Oh my god! I actually had the honor of meeting a big shot of this caliber. Chen Hao, why didn't you say so earlier?"

Manager Huang once again turned his verbal attack towards Chen Hao.

Chen Hao felt quite helpless, shrugged, and said.

"I only found out who he was after checking the information later. I've never met such a giant in my life."

Everyone passed the business card around, feeling like it was burning their hands just holding it.

Chen Hao abruptly changed the subject and said.

"The big shot bought the house in River View Residential Area for his daughter. I personally served him, and there are many details you don't know. He had a lot of demands, and he hasn't even told me how he wants it renovated yet."

"You see, this deal isn't even finalized yet, and we're already starting to divide the money. If Mr. Sun is dissatisfied later, we'll be the ones suffering. Manager Huang, don't you agree with that logic?"

Manager Huang narrowed his eyes slightly. He felt something was off but couldn't quite place it.

"Forget about this deal."

Manager Huang voluntarily put 200,000 cash on the table, and the topic returned to the main track.

"If this deal can't be done, we can do others. Starting tomorrow, any house you sell must include a signed renovation contract and installment mortgage. Can you do that?"

Manager Huang stared intently at Chen Hao, with an air that if Chen Hao dared to say no, he would immediately turn hostile.

"I can."

Could Chen Hao lie with a straight face? He wouldn't refuse now and just not follow through tomorrow, right?

"I guarantee that starting tomorrow, I will fully comply with what Manager Huang has said."

"Ah, now that's more like it. Let's drink."

Everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief, and the tense atmosphere finally eased.

Men reveal their true natures after drinking. Each one draped an arm around a female PR, hooking arms, and even slipped their hands inside their clothes, making the flirtatious PRs ecstatic.

Technician No. 8 saw that Chen Hao was too honest and wasn't making any advances toward her, so she took the initiative to take Chen Hao's hand and place it on her thigh.

Chen Hao glanced sideways. From this angle, he could perfectly see her smooth side profile and beautiful back. Her figure was truly impeccable.

"Chen Hao, this is Brother Li's own establishment. Be more forthcoming!"

Manager Huang spoke as if dictating the world's affairs.

"We're all men, why are you pretending to be pure? It's all over the outside world that you were fired from your previous company for engaging in inappropriate relationships between men and women."

"I brought you out to have fun today, so let loose! Massage, dinner, singing—these are my classic trio!"

The old lecher, Brother Li, immediately pulled down the strap of the female PR's dress, revealing a snowy expanse on her chest. The female PR shrieked, immediately shielding her body with her arm, and spoke in a coquettish tone.

"Boss, you are so naughty."

Brother Li chuckled and extended his pig-like hand.

"Men aren't bad, women won't love them. Let me touch you openly."