Chapter 1406: Chapter 548: Why Did the Eldest Young Master Defect? (Part 2)

How could he... his impression of Zhou Wang was too deep.

When Huo Chengrui left White City that time, he originally planned to investigate Zhou Wang’s background, hoping to find a chance to retaliate against the man who had humiliated him.

But it alarmed his father, and nearly got him tangled up with "losing inheritance rights."

He even learned a shocking secret from the family’s private advisor, Sister Jessie. That was, the young man named Zhou Wang actually invested in the Magic City Jiahui International Hospital project, owning as much as 30% of the shares.

That was one of the key projects wholly owned by the Hong Kong Island Consortium, and Huo Chengrui had never heard of an outsider owning shares in such a project.

"As if he wants it, they just give it to him."

Sister Jessie’s complex tone of voice still echoed occasionally in Huo Chengrui’s mind.

Later, after returning to Hong Kong Island, Huo Chengrui tried subtly to probe his father Huo Yingxiong, although he ended up with no results, he still came to one conclusion...

That this man named "Zhou Wang" had a background beyond comprehension.

Only this would make even his father cautious, even issuing him a severe warning.

So after a brief moment of surprise, this partially smiling face quickly matched with the memories Huo Chengrui had been intentionally ignoring recently.

"Zhou... Zhou Wang?"

This caused Huo Chengrui to stutter a bit when he subconsciously uttered Zhou Wang’s name.

Actually, Zhou Wang was a bit bewildered.

After all, from his perspective, he didn’t know Huo Chengrui had quietly investigated him later, nor did he know about Chengrui’s exchange with his father.

So he just felt that Huo Chengrui’s gaze towards him was quite strange, seemingly laden with numerous meanings, and even... a hint of fear?

But that’s not right!

What could he possibly be "afraid" of about him?

Zhou Wang recalled that last time during the bid in White City, Mr. Huo had a haughty attitude, without hiding his displeasure towards him.

So when he saw Huo Chengrui appear, Zhou Wang thought today wouldn’t end well.

Shaking his head to dismiss the peculiar feeling, Zhou Wang preferred to believe in objective logic. No matter what, with Huo Chengrui’s identity, he really couldn’t find a reason for the other party to fear him.

Others didn’t know Mr. Huo’s thoughts, because President Huang, whose face was filled with anger due to the scene, was still waiting for Mr. Huo to take the lead.

Seeing Mr. Huo suddenly go silent after saying a name, President Huang, being deeply puzzled, could only quietly ask:

"Chengrui, do you know him?"

"Kind of, I guess... We met once in the Mainland."

Still dazed, Huo Chengrui instinctively replied.

"What’s his background?"

President Huang, full name Huang Yongkang, was also from a noble family, but older than both Huo Chengrui and Li Youjun, so he acted more steadily. Perhaps he noticed something off in Huo Chengrui’s demeanor, so he followed up with another question.

"Huh?"

At this, Huo Chengrui finally snapped out of it, stumped by President Huang’s question.

What’s Zhou Wang’s background?

Hell, he wanted to know too!

Seeing President Huang still staring at him and unwilling to show weakness, Huo Chengrui could only lightly cough and casually wave his hand.

"Nothing special, I guess... Just quite wealthy, hmm, from Yunan Province, not much else I know."

However, these few words from Huo Chengrui fell on President Huang’s ears, and he automatically interpreted them as "Mainland boy, has some money, manageable."

President Huang’s spine immediately straightened up.

He coldly stared at Zhou Wang, "Friend, I don’t know what conflict you have with Mr. Li, but if I were you, I’d let him go and ask for forgiveness immediately. Otherwise... the consequences you will face might surpass your imagination."

Listen, indeed a more mature noble scion, speaking with a different art.

Though the tone was calm, that sense of certainty would bring great pressure to someone with slightly weaker confidence.

"Firstly, let me correct you, we are not friends."

However, Zhou Wang started with a sentence that instantly made President Huang’s face stiffen.

Then Zhou Wang smiled slightly.

"And another thing you got wrong, the one who should be asking for forgiveness, seems to not be me."

As if echoing Zhou Wang’s words, Xiao Wang slightly increased his grip, making Mr. Li, who had been trying to maintain composure, unable to hold back anymore, letting out a scream.

Huang Yongkang’s face subtly changed, his expression struggling to maintain calmness anymore, he roared angrily:

"Stop... You, what’s your name again, Zhou what?"

"Zhou Wang."

"Zhou Wang, I’m Huang Yongkang, you might not know me..."

President Huang took a deep breath, having the same thought as Mr. Li earlier... that this person is probably reckless, needing a different approach to deal with him.

"No, I know you."

Unexpectedly Zhou Wang interrupted him, "Your father is Huang Yuanzheng, ’King of Ship,’ right?" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Huang Yongkang was confused again... So he knew who I am?

Then why is he acting so arrogantly!

Just when Huang Yongkang was momentarily clueless on how to respond, with the escalation, more people and security arrived.

Leading the group was a hurried middle-aged man with greying temples, it was Wang Chengyun, the second largest shareholder of Tianque Group.