Chapter 97

Zhao Zhiqiang firmly refused to accept it, but later, Zhu Zhilin, Wen Qing, and Huo Zhuxuan all joined in to persuade him. Only then did Zhao Zhiqiang, somewhat embarrassed, put away the check without looking at the amount.

"Ha ha, as long as Xiaolin no longer feels pain, I'm willing to spend any amount of money!" Zhu Qiming said happily, looking at his daughter.

At this moment, Lin Xuerou smiled and said, "Director Zhao, now you have sponsorship funds again, and the construction of Chang'an New Village will have some start-up capital."

Zhu Qiming was taken aback. Director? Could it be that this junior of Mr. Lin is also an official? He asked, and Zhao Zhiqiang didn't hide it. Lin Xuerou, being straightforward, revealed the matter of his election.

"Teacher Zhao, I'm about to start a new semi-finished jade processing project. Why don't I join you there? What kind of preferential conditions do you offer?" Zhu Qiming was very interested.

Which old businessman doesn't know the urgency of others' needs? Although Zhao Zhiqiang had already been elected, a new village development would never have too much money.

The money given earlier was for Teacher Zhao personally, but this proposal was mutually beneficial. His factory would be opened wherever, but opening it in Chang'an Village would be the greatest support for him. Although he didn't know why such a high-level person like Teacher Zhao wanted to be the smallest official in the world, the actions of high-level people were always unpredictable, and he didn't want to speculate. He was entirely motivated by the fact that his wife and daughter had been treated and taken care of by Zhao Zhiqiang.

Zhao Zhiqiang smiled, "Mr. Zhu, if you want to invest, I welcome you with both hands. In Chang'an New Village, you can get the same preferential conditions as other development zones, such as land and other benefits. In addition, you can receive a mysterious gift package with additional benefits once a year. Of course, our village has its own requirements. For the factory and employment, Mr. Zhu needs to consider providing some job opportunities. My only requirement for attracting investment is to arrange employment for the villagers."

"No problem! I'll prepare immediately and send people from the craft company to investigate. I'll also go there to see Teacher Zhao's fairyland!"

"Ha ha, a remote and poor place—please help us, Mr. Zhu..."

Everyone laughed in unison.

Zhu Zhilin smiled sweetly.

Zhao Zhiqiang couldn't help but look at her for an extra second, which was noticed by Huo Zhuxuan across from him.

"Teacher Zhao, can you make a piece of warm jade for me?" Huo Zhuxuan remembered that her grandfather had been looking for such a rare item for years, and she wanted to get one for him.

"Sorry," Zhao Zhiqiang forced a smile on his pale face, "Miss, I'm afraid I can't do it today."

Originally, Zhu Qiming also wanted to ask him to make one, but seeing Zhao Zhiqiang's unusual expression, he didn't mention it again. However, this made him even more determined to open a factory in Chang'an Village, where Zhao Zhiqiang was based. Making friends with a high-level person was not easy, but since this high-level person still had needs in the secular world, opening a factory and providing some jobs was not difficult. Moreover, he and Wen Qing, Zhu Zhilin were very impressed by this high-level person's dedication to the village.

"Oh, well, can you make one for me in the future, Mr. Zhao?"

Huo Zhuxuan thought differently. This guy was indeed a master. In just a short time, he had earned millions and secured an investment intention. Returning to the village, he would gain a good reputation, and these people would surely promote him. Not only did he have superpowers, but he also had good ideas. This guy really knew how to invest! Fortunately, the two girls seemed to have forgotten about the bet...

"No problem, as long as you have suitable jade, bring it to Linzhou for me, and I'll make one for you. A friend of Xiaorou is a friend of mine..."

Zhao Zhiqiang was grateful to this beauty. Without her stone, he wouldn't have thought of the warm jade today, or even if he had thought of it, he wouldn't have started making it immediately.

Little did he know, what he thought of came true. Reminded by Zhao Zhiqiang's words, Zhu and Lin, the two beauties, remembered the bet.

"Hehe, Sister Xuan, you must keep your word! Do you believe that Teacher Zhao really cured my mother's illness?" Zhu Zhilin smiled mischievously, looking at Huo Zhuxuan, who was two years older than her.

"Yes! Who said it was superstition, a scam, and a big bluff just now? Now you're asking for warm jade, Sister Xuan. You are one of the three beauties of the world, the first beauty of the Huo family, and a future heir. You wouldn't go back on your word, would you?"

Wen Qing was curious, "What are you talking about?"

"Mom,..." Zhu Zhilin briefly explained what had happened.

Wen Qing and Zhu Qiming laughed, "Ha ha, we won't get involved in your kids' affairs. You should accompany Teacher Zhao for a while. The production banquet hasn't ended yet, and it wouldn't be good if the main character doesn't show up."

"Teacher Zhao, I had someone bring over a dozen different types of jade just now. I'll have someone give them to Xiaolin. They'll be more useful to you than to me."

Zhao Zhiqiang didn't hesitate, "Thank you, Mr. Zhu. I'll make one for Auntie when I have the chance."

Zhu and Wen left the room with smiles.

The three women and one man were left staring at each other.

Zhao Zhiqiang's face almost turned red. What a good deal! A beauty from the sky, offering a kiss!

Huo Zhuxuan was very embarrassed.

"Um, Mr. Zhao, my two sisters, I'm willing to pay one hundred million US dollars..." Seeing Zhao Zhiqiang's money-hungry look, she felt this proposal would definitely be accepted.

"No way!" Lin Xuerou was angry at the disrespectful words about her grandfather's sworn brother. Even if she offered a billion, she wouldn't agree.

Zhu Zhilin also shook her head with a smile.

Zhao Zhiqiang wanted to agree, one hundred million US dollars!

But in this bet, he was just a participant without a say. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Xuerou covered his mouth.

Huo Zhuxuan, a proud daughter of heaven, really wanted to back out but couldn't say it!

Pop!

She leaned forward and kissed Zhao Zhiqiang on the forehead!

Ah!

Zhao Zhiqiang was startled, "For real?"

"Hmph, it's just a kiss, what's the big deal!" Huo Zhuxuan looked defiantly at her two friends who had teased her.

"No way!"

Lin and Zhu said in unison.

"Why?" Huo was getting anxious...

"Just now, our bet was about our first kiss in front of everyone!" Lin Xuerou insisted.

"Hehe, Sister Xuan, a first kiss isn't just a kiss on the forehead, right?" Zhu Zhilin's eyes sparkled with mischief.

"Hmph, two little brats—little she-wolves!" Huo Zhuxuan was about to go crazy, looking at the dazed Zhao Zhiqiang, feeling extremely frustrated, "I, I'll pay two hundred million US dollars to redeem myself, okay..." Her voice was much softer. She looked at Zhao Zhiqiang with pleading eyes, "That's all my pocket money..."

Ha ha!

Seeing the always high-and-mighty Sister Xuan being teased, Lin Xuerou and Zhu Zhilin felt a sense of victory! But they wouldn't give her a chance.

"Two hundred million? I—" Zhao Zhiqiang's eyes lit up. With two hundred million, he could build the whole village.

"What about me? It's none of your business!" Lin Xuerou scolded again.

Ah...

Zhao Zhiqiang looked at them speechlessly.

"Two hundred million won't do. Sister Xuan, either you admit you're a person who doesn't keep your word, or you give your first kiss. What do you say? Hmph hmph—" A smug smile, as if she had Huo Zhuxuan by the throat.

Zhao Zhiqiang saw their standoff and felt a bit annoyed.

"Hey, you three figure it out. I'm leaving!" He was almost out of spiritual energy, and he had lost a tenth of his blood, feeling like he had donated two thousand CCs. Although his body was maintained by spiritual energy, he was far from being able to live without blood. Hunger hit him, and he needed to find something to eat. He squeezed past Zhu Zhilin and Huo Zhuxuan and left the room.

Sigh, a good bet, but he didn't get any benefits... It was clear that the beauty wouldn't give her first kiss, and the one hundred million US dollars was more realistic, but he had no say.

When he left, he didn't even look at Huo Zhuxuan, treating her like air.

Zhao Zhiqiang always treated those who didn't keep their promises or bets this way, but his expression infuriated this girl who valued her reputation like her life.

"Fine, I'll keep my word!" Huo Zhuxuan was almost in tears, but her face showed a brave determination. She coldly looked at her two sisters, "Hmph, you'll regret it!"

She left the room.

Lin Xuerou and Zhu Zhilin looked at each other.

"Is it a bit too much?" Zhu Zhilin worried, "She won't be serious, will she?"

Lin Xuerou had achieved her goal of teasing someone. Seeing Sister Xuan in a bind, she felt relieved, "Yeah, what did she mean by that last sentence?"

"I guess she thinks you and Teacher Zhao are potential lovers, and the first kiss ended up being hers..."

"Hmph, hmph, who's a lover with him." Lin Xuerou immediately rebutted, "How is that possible?"

"Yeah, yeah, the noble Snow Princess, the high-and-mighty Snow Princess, of course wouldn't find a village chief as a boyfriend, ha ha!" Zhu Zhilin immediately teased.

"Ha ha, let's go out and see. We shouldn't let Sister Xuan be too embarrassed." Lin Xuerou immediately pulled Zhu Zhilin out.

Zhao Zhiqiang left the room and didn't return to his seat. He found a few Chinese dishes with fish and meat in the buffet and filled a large plate. He found a random spot and started eating voraciously.

People nearby were gossiping.

"Really, did you know, that young master Zhang Jiacheng, just a while ago, he walked out and bumped into a pillar!"

"He was shouting about ghosts, non-stop!"

"Yeah, before that, Hu Zige suddenly went crazy, and then Zhang Jiacheng saw ghosts. Do you think there's something unclean at this gathering?"

"Tsk, you're a coward, talking nonsense. Those two idiots are no good. Seeing ghosts when they go out is normal!" A sexy beauty was very disdainful of their behavior. She suddenly saw Zhao Zhiqiang eating heartily nearby.

The one who was called away by the two princesses just now!

"Hey? Handsome guy, haven't you eaten in days?" The woman walked over, sat next to Zhao Zhiqiang, and looked at him, who was dirty and unkempt, without mocking. She watched him eat voraciously, swallowing a whole fish in seconds, which indeed drew more attention.

"Oh, one meal." Zhao Zhiqiang didn't even look up, continuing to eat his feast.

Ah?

"Tsk tsk, a big eater." She became even more curious.

At this moment, Huo Zhuxuan, who had left a few minutes earlier, came out of the side door, looked around, and found the tall, thin figure with a unique style, sitting there eating.

She walked gracefully to Zhao Zhiqiang.

At this moment, the people passing by had already noticed the only Eastern beauty among the three beauties, the daughter of one of the richest Chinese families, Miss Huo, who was stunning wherever she went.

Ah, she came out!

Miss Huo...

People's eyes followed her movement until she stopped at a table.

The only sound in the hall was the continuous "slurping" of someone drinking the almost untouched chicken soup!

Who is so blind? Miss Huo is right there, and he doesn't even stop? Shen Congke wanted to pull the guy up!

Ji Yunchu and Shi Yunlan also came over, looking closely at the beauty of national level.

Although Shi Yunlan knew her beauty was not inferior to that of ordinary stars, she was far behind Lin and Zhu. Compared to the world-class beauty in front of her, the gap was even greater!

Ah? Isn't that Brother Zhao...

Ji Yunchu quickly pulled Zhao Zhiqiang's arm, "Brother Zhao, Brother Zhao, Miss Huo is here." Even he, a prince from a red family, felt a bit nervous in front of Huo Zhuxuan. After all, she was not only a beauty but also a talented woman. It was said that before the age of twenty, she had independently operated a securities company, making a profit of hundreds of millions, and later started her own charity. Compared to her... there was no comparison.

But he and the others watching were very curious. Why was the high-and-mighty Miss Huo standing in front of Brother Zhao, and why did she seem a bit angry?

Annoyed to death!

Huo Zhuxuan was almost fainting, but her character was to do what she decided! She didn't want to be laughed at by her sisters...

"Hey, Teacher Zhao, please let me kiss you, okay?" Changing her attitude and tone, Huo Zhuxuan bit her silver teeth and said in a very "calm" voice.