Chapter 70

Chapter 71: Temptation

Song Family's Assets? Half Sold, Half Given?

Ye Shishi's body trembled slightly at Zhao Heng's proposal, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Clearly, she hadn't expected him to offer such a sweet deal. Indeed, he had some skills, and Ye Shishi felt a surge of admiration, which quickly turned into a smile. "We've all seen what you can do, and Zhang Xiaolin was outmaneuvered by you."

She moved gracefully, her waist swaying like a willow in the wind, and slowly approached Zhao Heng. Her large, pitiful eyes gazed at him as she said in a tone that lovers might use to scold each other, "You not only resolved the old grudges with the Qing Gang but also reclaimed the Song family's assets."

"With yesterday's verbal agreement, Zhang Xiaolin dares not support Zhang Ningyan anymore."

"Otherwise, Du Tianxiong would wipe out the Qing Gang, leaving no one alive!"

Du Tianxiong had declared in front of everyone that whoever, whether Zhao Heng or the Qing Gang, started trouble and found excuses to retaliate, he would eliminate the instigator. Zhao Heng's help in reclaiming the Song family's assets was legal and reasonable, while Zhang Xiaolin's support for Zhang Ningyan was unreasonable and purely confrontational.

If Zhang Xiaolin plotted against Zhao Heng, he would be doomed.

Ye Shishi placed her hands on Zhao Heng's shoulders, and a fresh scent filled his nose. "Zhao Heng, you're not simple at all."

"Ye Jie, this deal is a win-win. Will you do it or not?"

Zhao Heng ignored Ye Shishi's praise, picked up his milk, and took a sip. "With just my and Song Qingguan's strength, reclaiming the assets would be nearly impossible, as we lack the connections and power. But Ye Jie has what we lack. If we cooperate, Song Qingguan can get back ten billion."

"And the First Floor can earn ten billion too."

Zhao Heng put the cup on the table, looked up at the refined woman, and smiled. "The First Floor runs various nightclubs, but earning ten billion isn't easy. It would take at least two years. With one cooperation, we can advance the First Floor by two years. I think Ye Jie would be interested, right?"

"Of course, I'm interested in making money."

Ye Shishi walked back to her chair, crossed her legs, and her transparent nail polish glinted in the morning sun. "Supporting you and dealing with the Qing Gang's connections to get ten billion is something anyone would be interested in. But why not choose the Du family?"

Zhao Heng seemed to have anticipated this question and smiled. "Du Tianxiong has already helped me with the head wine. Asking him to support me in reclaiming the Song family's assets would be a huge favor. Besides, Du Tianxiong might not bully others to get ten billion, so I chose Ye Jie and the First Floor."

"Your reasons are good, and I'm interested in money."

Ye Shishi licked her lips, sipping the white milk. "But I might not be willing to oppose the Qing Gang for ten billion."

"Ye Jie, you will be interested."

Zhao Heng looked at her playful face in the morning sun and directly addressed her thoughts. "The First Floor and the Qing Gang will eventually clash. If Ye Jie really didn't want to offend the Qing Gang, why did you have Yan Jie send money and invite me to the First Floor that night? Why did you appear to share the five jin of wine yesterday?"

"These two events show that Ye Jie has a chance to eliminate the Qing Gang."

Zhao Heng added, "I don't fully believe you're supporting me for Ye Headmaster."

Ye Shishi laughed like a silver bell, her feet shimmering in the sunlight, her toes extremely alluring. "You see quite deeply, but you need to understand one thing. I had someone send you money and helped you yesterday because it didn't truly harm the Qing Gang's core interests."

She pointed out the key issue. "Zhang Xiaolin wouldn't break ties with me over such a trivial matter. But if I really went after the Qing Gang's fat meat, Zhang Xiaolin might destroy the First Floor and kill me. The First Floor is mostly women, how could we compete with the Qing Gang, which has thousands of disciples?"

"Why would Ye Jie boost others' morale and undermine her own?"

Zhao Heng wasn't fooled by her show of weakness. "I think Zhang Xiaolin has always been thinking about swallowing the First Floor. The fact that Ye Jie is still here and the First Floor is still making money shows that Ye Jie has her own means. You might not be able to destroy the Qing Gang, but you can definitely protect yourself."

"And don't forget Du Tianxiong, the notary."

Zhao Heng hit the nail on the head. "Most importantly, don't you want Zhang Xiaolin dead?"

"Ha ha, Zhao Heng, you really surprise me!"

Ye Shishi was initially stunned, then smiled appreciatively. "Cute little brother, you've convinced me. Alright, I accept your proposal. I can give you ten billion to take over Song Qingguan's inheritance. But will Song Qingguan agree to a discount? Can you represent him?"

"Of course I can!"

Zhao Heng calmly played his final card. "Song Qingguan has already transferred the inheritance to my name." Zhao Heng and Song Qingguan had gone to the notary office to transfer the Song family's assets to Zhao Heng's name, not only to share the risk but also to give Zhao Heng full authority to act efficiently.

Ye Shishi's beautiful eyes narrowed. "I really admire you."

Zhao Heng stuffed a bun into his mouth. "Thank you!"

"I can cooperate with you. The specific details can be discussed later, and I'll bear the risks after the contract is signed."

Ye Shishi fully agreed to Zhao Heng's proposal. Besides the ten billion being very tempting, it was more important not to lose Zhao Heng, a talented and strategic person. The First Floor lacked such talent. "But I have one condition. I hope you can join the First Floor. I can give you what you want."

"Glory, wealth, money, and beauty, all are within reach."

Zhao Heng glanced at the woman, not surprised by her attempt to recruit him. Ye Shishi was a smart woman who understood that the enemy of your enemy is your ally. If she hadn't invited him to the First Floor, Zhao Heng would have found it strange. He took a sip of milk. "What if I want you?"

Ye Shishi didn't hesitate, her eyes twinkling as she laughed coquettishly.

"I would be honored!"

Zhao Heng felt a bit defeated by this impenetrable woman and leaned back in his chair, changing the subject. "Ye Jie, I'm sorry, but I, Zhao Heng, don't like being controlled. I don't want to be like a gang's red pole, relying on the First Floor's power, paying protection fees, and fighting for the First Floor."

"I can't do that."

When Ye Shishi looked at him with interest, Zhao Heng added, "I don't want to be a gun; I want to be the one holding the gun." Personality determines life. Zhao Heng wanted to be the rule-maker, not the one being controlled. He wanted to be the best, to rise above the ordinary in Huahai, to become like Du Tianxiong.

A dog travels a thousand miles to eat scraps, a wolf travels a thousand miles to eat meat. Zhao Heng was a wolf.

"You rejected me, and I'm not angry."

Ye Shishi's foot slid over Zhao Heng's leg, full of temptation. "I think... I like you."

Zhao Heng reached out and caught her foot. It was smooth and tender, warm and trembling. Most fatally, when Zhao Heng looked at the alluring woman with narrowed eyes, Ye Shishi's face flushed slightly, her expression a mix of joy and anger, shyness and intoxication, which Zhao Heng saw clearly.

It was a look of intoxication and ambiguity, full of charm.

It made her seem like a seductive woman inviting him to share a bed. Zhao Heng was shocked to find his steel-like resolve trembling with her every move, completely out of his control. He bit his teeth, steadied his mind, and looked away.

Then, he put her delicate foot back.

"I should go."

The next second, he walked away without looking back.

After Zhao Heng was led out of the First Floor, Ye Shishi, having finished her breakfast, lifted her foot and examined it in the sunlight, still thinking about Zhao Heng's touch. Her eyes held a mysterious glint. Then she suddenly calmed down, like a flower with water droplets being wiped away.

"Ruyu, you lost."

With these words, Yan Ruyu appeared, placed a hundred yuan on Ye Shishi's table, and sighed. "Ruyu lost, but I'm convinced. I knew Zhao Heng was talented, but I didn't expect his self-control to be so strong. He wasn't swayed by Sister Shishi's allure, making him the second person in Huahai."

Ye Shishi smiled. "Fortunately, we didn't miss out."

"Sister Shishi is wise."

Yan Ruyu spoke sincerely, not just to flatter.

Ye Shishi looked at her feet and murmured, "I bet he wouldn't be swayed by me, and he didn't disappoint me. A true person values emotions over lust and isn't swayed by women. Zhao Heng has achieved this. Those who linger on women's bellies and do nothing are not true people."

"I don't think they're even men."

Yan Ruyu asked another question. "Sister, are we really taking over the Song family's assets?"

Ye Shishi was calm as water. "Yes, we are."

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