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Chapter 1384: Chapter 1232: How Do You Know I’m Wearing Shoes? (Please subscribe!)
Chai Ren wanted to get a definite answer from Tang Qing.
After all.
Tang Qing’s industry in Africa was also vast.
With a conservative estimate, it was worth no less than twenty billion RMB. With such a huge sum of money at stake, if there were any risks, he would definitely receive news before anyone else, since Tang Qing had close connections with the insiders.
However.
He had been at Tang Qing’s home for a day.
And there was no sign of anything unusual with Tang Qing.
Eat when it’s time to eat.
Drink when it’s time to drink.
Living as if... well, you can’t really speak that way about your friend.
"Me? What could I possibly know?" Tang Qing said with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.
Chai Ren was frustrated: "...Just give me something definite. Can Black Prison hold on? The situation is quite complex right now. Other than you, I don’t have any other reliable sources for accurate information."
Looking at Chai Ren.
Tang Qing nodded.
"Don’t worry, it’s all good. But it’s best not to go abroad this year. We are on their list. It’d be best to avoid extra complications. By the beginning of next year at the latest, things should have settled down."
"Really?"
Chai Ren was shocked.
"Would I lie to you for a sweet treat?"
"Haha, I knew coming here was right," Chai Ren laughed heartily.
Tang Qing added, "You too, stay calm. If there’s danger, I’ll definitely notify you. I can’t just stand by and watch us both sink into the mire. But, as things have yet to be concluded, don’t talk too much about it to outsiders."
"I understand," Chai Ren nodded.
These words.
He would only mention them to his father and grandfather.
Other family members.
Had no clue about any of this, thinking all was well. This trip was not in vain—comforted by a reassuring pill, Chai Ren was in high spirits. "By the way, do you know what happened to ’Kovalro’?"
This matter.
Was not just puzzling him.
Domestically, almost no one had the answer.
"No idea, maybe they’ve gone mad!" Tang Qing spread his hands.
"How could that be? Never mind, I won’t ask anymore. You, what are you hiding inside?" Chai Ren said with a bitter smile. In front of Tang Qing, he felt as if he was ’blind’.
Previously.
He was the one who knew what others did not.
"Not much, just a little bit," Tang Qing modestly said.
Chai Ren "..."
You guess whether I believe you or not.
...
At this moment.
Due to Tang Qing’s stability.
The gossip about Tang Qing’s penny-pinching had spread in the hall, and it was escalating. Full of curiosity about what was going on with Tang Qing, but with him being nearby, no one dared to ask.
Perhaps.
Was he planning some surprise?
...
While Tang Qing and Chai Ren were chatting.
Backstage.
Ji Guohao was discussing with a ’Partner’. This partner was from Hong Kong, named Lv Mao, but his main industry was not in Hong Kong, but rather in Malay. He had always been doing some offbeat business.
Cooperating with Ji Guohao.
He would introduce ’clients’ to him.
Getting dividends from the deals and also being able to deter some petty criminals. In short, the two had been partners for many years, and Lv Mao, who was naturally slim, formed a stark contrast with Ji Guohao.
Some people teased.
That the two were the ’fat and skinny monks’.
Lv Mao said.
"We must resolve this quickly, there’s less than half an hour until the banquet ends. If Tang Qing claims to have donated by then, we still have a chance to say it was meant as a surprise. Once it’s over, if it gets out, that’s trouble."
Ji Guohao recalled Tang Qing’s last words and helplessly said, "I’m out of options, I’ve said what I had to; he insists he has no money, and more importantly, he seems to know what we’re up to."
Lv Mao scoffed, "So what if he knows? Many of the tycoons in Hong Kong are aware, but they still participate in every charity dinner. We are engaging in fair trade, not robbery."
"That’s easy for you to say, but he doesn’t seem to care about his reputation," Ji Guohao said.
Tang Qing.
Regarded as Huaxia’s richest man.
His Companies constantly bring glory to the nation.
A positive public image.
Never lacking.
"It’s not that we don’t want fame, but that we look down upon it. Anyway, we can’t end things this way today. Later, I’ll have a chat with him. If we don’t have leverage, we’ll create it," Lv Mao said coldly.
"No, this won’t do. This isn’t Hong Kong." Ji Guohao saw the look in his eyes and panicked. This is the mainland, not their territory. Once trouble arises, it would be very difficult for someone to come forward and protect him.
Lv Mao waved his hand impatiently, "So what? There are plenty of ways to deal with this young upstart. Besides, I’m just going for a chat, we’re not at the point of tearing each other’s faces off yet."
"This..."
Lv Mao huffed, "Stop dithering. You didn’t hesitate this much when you took the money."
Ji Guohao was speechless.
It’s best not to point out people’s flaws.
Indeed.
You go and...
if things work out, great; if not, it’s not that I didn’t try.
"Alright."
Afterward.
Lv Mao walked towards Tang Qing.
"Boss Tang, may I have a word with you?" Lv Mao asked in a low voice.
"Sure."
Tang Qing was free anyway.
As the guest follows the host.
He followed Lv Mao.
To a corner of the lobby.
Before leaving, Chai Ren gave a ’go for it’ expression, implying he would take care of any issues. But to this, Tang Qing expressed indifference. These people weren’t to the point where he needed someone else to take care of things for him.
Lv Mao whispered, "Boss Tang, about today’s matter, consider it as me asking you for a favor. Let’s be friends. Just like I said before, just name a figure, you don’t actually have to donate. If you ever need any help in the future, just ask."
That said.
Typical of a societal hustler.
Tang Qing, observing Lv Mao’s demeanour, couldn’t help but remark on his ’legendary’ life. In Hong Kong, he started with the flesh trade, then expanded and prospered overseas, with his main operations now being abroad.
He has over a dozen modeling agencies.
Through these companies.
He made connections with numerous wealthy individuals, using this as an opportunity to become an important partner with Ji Guohao, and even, he himself had some shady background, being quite influential in several Southeast Asian countries.
He liked doing things directly.
More unlawful than lawful.
Forced prostitution was nothing out of the ordinary for him!
In short.
This was a law-trampling, illegitimate businessman.
What goes around comes around, as his name implicitly signifies, Lv Mao, cuckold. He kept two mistresses, each with a pretty boy to entertain them, and even his supposed biological son, his only child, had no blood relation with him.
And that only child.
Was currently in a Tokyo hotel, indulging in group activities!
Tang Qing shook his head.
Truly living it up.
"I still abide by the same principle. I don’t like to deal in deceit. Your ’business’ has nothing to do with me. If it’s for this reason, I have to refuse," Tang Qing declined once again.
This response.
Clearly made Lv Mao very angry.
His face turned sour.
He said, "Boss Tang, one should always leave some leeway in their actions, surely you understand that!"
"Of course, I do. But you should also know that the next part is ’so that we may meet again in the future.’ However, I have no interest in ’reconvening’ with you. You have enough money to last a lifetime, why bother!" Tang Qing said with a smile.
Lv Mao obviously couldn’t take it in.
Your money.
You couldn’t spend it in ten lifetimes.
So why keep earning?
Lv Mao laid his cards on the table.
"Boss Tang, you might not know what I do for a living. Just remember, the barefoot are not afraid of those with shoes. You’re Huaxia’s wealthiest man, achieved success at a young age, and have almost no negative news..."
Upon hearing that,
The corner of Tang Qing’s mouth turned up.
"You’re the barefoot one? Then how do you know for sure that I’m wearing shoes?"
