UPWR1BY ### Chapter 586: Wang Xinhao: If You Don’t Play Fair, Don’t Blame Me for Not Playing Fair
### Chapter 586: Wang Xinhao: If You Don’t Play Fair, Don’t Blame Me for Not Playing Fair
"I'm really sorry for being late."
As soon as Zhang Tao entered, he hurried over to Wang Xinhao, extending his hand apologetically, ready to shake hands.
By now, Wang Xinhao was almost certain that Ye Xiu was a big shot, so he decided not to use Zhang Tao to show off. But since Zhang Tao was here, it was best to keep him around. After all, as the head of Armani's operations in China, his presence could still bolster Wang Xinhao’s side a bit. Especially with so many big shots around Ye Xiu.
"Hahaha, it’s no problem, Mr. Zhang. You’re not late. Please, come in..."
Wang Xinhao, with a face full of smiles, extended his hand, ready to shake hands with Zhang Tao.
But halfway through extending his hand, Zhang Tao suddenly exclaimed, "Huh? Isn't that Mr. Xu and Ms. Liu over there? Wait, why does that person look so familiar?"
As his gaze shifted, Zhang Tao’s attention moved from Wang Xinhao to Xu Zhiming, Liu Yanrou, and the others, finally locking onto Ye Xiu.
After staring blankly for a few seconds, he instinctively turned and walked directly towards Ye Xiu’s table, completely ignoring Wang Xinhao’s outstretched hand.
Wang Xinhao stood there dumbfounded, looking at his outstretched hand.
What the... do you have no manners? Leaving me here awkwardly like this?
Wang Xinhao’s face twitched a few times before he quickly and stiffly retracted his hand, pretending to be aloof, shoving it into his pocket with an expression that seemed to say: “As long as I don’t feel awkward, the awkwardness is on others.”
Nearby, Zhao Song, watching Zhang Tao walk away, asked in confusion, “Brother Hao, does Zhang Tao also know Ye Xiu? How can he be so rude and just walk away?”
Swish!
Wang Xinhao turned and gave Zhao Song a cold look. "If you don’t know how to talk, say less. No one will think you’re mute!"
Zhao Song: “...”
After speaking, Wang Xinhao turned back to look at Ye Xiu, his resolve growing stronger.
This big shot, I must flatter!
On the other side, Xu Zhiming and the others were happily chatting with Ye Xiu. Their words were so polite that they seemed eager to acknowledge Ye Xiu as their elder brother on the spot. They were well aware of Ye Xiu’s capabilities and didn’t want to waste the rare opportunity of being invited by him.
So, openly and covertly, they were all flattering Ye Xiu.
At this moment, Zhang Tao walked over. "Mr. Xu, Ms. Liu, Mr. Tian, it’s really you. Long time no see."
Swish swish.
Xu Zhiming and Tian Yuanliang turned to look at Zhang Tao, glaring at him.
Zhang Tao: (⊙_⊙)???
I don’t think I’ve offended them. What’s with these unfriendly looks?
"Oh, Mr. Zhang, do you need something?" Xu Zhiming recognized Zhang Tao at a glance and introduced him to Ye Xiu, "Mr. Ye, this is Zhang Tao, the head of Armani’s operations in China."
Ye Xiu nodded with a smile. "Hello."
Zhang Tao stared at Ye Xiu, smiling, "Hello, may I know your surname? Have we met before?"
Before Ye Xiu could speak, Xu Zhiming impatiently interrupted.
"Mr. Zhang, why does that sound so off? Do you think you’re hitting on girls? Such a cliché line?"
Zhang Tao: "No, I really feel like I’ve met..."
"No, you haven’t. If there’s nothing else, please go back to your seat. Thank you."
Zhang Tao: ????
Looking down at the displeased Xu Zhiming, Zhang Tao was bewildered.
What’s going on? Mr. Xu, we have major orders together. Is it really okay to talk to me like this?
Next to them, Liu Yanrou smiled, "Mr. Xu may not have been clear. Let me explain."
After a pause, Liu Yanrou looked up at Zhang Tao and smiled, "What Mr. Xu means is… you’re not welcome here."
"Ms. Liu speaks so... huh?"
Zhang Tao, who was about to praise Liu Yanrou, froze upon hearing her words.
Wow, she’s directly asking me to leave?
It can’t be. Aren’t we business partners?
Zhang Tao wanted to ask what was going on, but the looks from Xu Zhiming and Liu Yanrou were already clear: Please leave, thank you~
Zhang Tao: "..."
Seeing the hostile gazes from Xu Zhiming and the others, Zhang Tao had no choice but to turn and prepare to leave.
Swish!
Just then, someone brushed past Zhang Tao. He turned quickly to see Wang Xinhao standing beside Ye Xiu with a wine glass, smiling.
"Earlier, I didn’t know it was you. I apologize for any offense. As the saying goes, a fight can bring people together. Now I know you are Mr. Ye. I apologize for my rude behavior. I’ll drink this glass as an apology."
After saying that, he raised his glass and drank it in one gulp.
Behind him, Zhao Song, who had been expecting to see Wang Xinhao humiliate Ye Xiu, was dumbfounded.
What’s going on?
Why is Brother Hao suddenly toasting that guy?
And calling him Mr. Ye?
Not only Zhao Song but also Li Wenxin’s friends and family on the right side were stunned.
Everyone knew Wang Xinhao was worth billions, yet here he was, toasting an ordinary DiDi driver?
What’s going on?
With this toast, the relatives and friends were all dumbfounded.
Xu Zhiming and the others were furious.
Zhang Tao, on the other hand, had his eyes light up instantly.
Ye Xiu, Mr. Ye? The legendary Mr. Ye!?
No wonder he looked familiar!
It turns out I’ve seen him in a photo on the boss’s desk!
Looking at Xu Zhiming and the others with dark faces, Zhang Tao quickly understood.
Wow, you guys are trying to hog the spotlight!
Eating with a big shot and wanting to kick me out!?
Humph! No way!
Even if the king himself comes, I’m not leaving!
Wang Xinhao finished his drink and, with a face full of smiles, pulled up a chair to sit at Ye Xiu’s table.
Seeing this, Zhang Tao immediately followed suit, finding a chair and moving closer with a fawning smile.
Xu Zhiming glared at Zhang Tao, but Zhang Tao pretended not to see.
This scene left the surrounding friends and relatives stunned.
What’s going on? There are two empty tables, yet so many people are squeezing into one?
Zhang Tao was visibly excited to be near Ye Xiu, his face full of admiration as he continuously talked about Ye Xiu’s achievements.
"Mr. Ye, I heard you invested a billion yuan in poverty alleviation in Liangshan, Sichuan. Is that true?"
Ye Xiu nodded. "Yes, it's true."
Friends and relatives: ⊙o⊙! A billion yuan?
"Mr. Ye, I also heard you bought the Sedalina cruise ship. Is that true?"
Ye Xiu nodded. "Yes, it's true."
Friends and relatives: (⊙０⊙)!
The Sedalina cruise ship? The giant ship docked at Shanghai Port?
"Mr. Ye, I also heard that the automotive manufacturing blueprints that caused a sensation among research institutes nationwide were your work?"
Ye Xiu smiled, "Mr. Zhang, you’re well-informed."
Zhang Tao, excited, "As far as I know, those blueprints are worth at least billions!"
Wow!
The friends and relatives were in an uproar. Blueprints worth billions? What kind of blueprints are these? Antiquities?
Ye Xiu smiled, "Just a few billion."
Everyone was dumbfounded, a few billion, just like that?
Finally, Zhang Tao, with a cheeky smile, "Mr. Ye, let's be honest. Is the Pangu Hotel yours too?"
The friends and relatives were once again shocked. The Pangu Hotel too?
Oh my!
What kind of big shot is this?
Everyone turned to Ye Xiu, waiting for his reaction, whether he would nod or shake his head.
Ye Xiu smiled and nodded. "Yes, the Pangu Hotel is also mine."
Wow!
The entire crowd was in an uproar. Friends and relatives on both sides couldn’t stay seated.
Everyone grabbed their wine glasses and gathered around.
"So, you’re Mr. Ye. I’ve heard so much about you."
"Mr. Ye, you’re amazing. I toast to you!"
"Mr. Ye..."
A crowd gathered, everyone wanting to toast to Ye Xiu.
Nearby, Wang Xinhao was stunned by Zhang Tao’s barrage of questions and Ye Xiu’s answers.
Staring blankly at Ye Xiu.
Is this person really that impressive?
Such a person... not flattering him would be a crime!!!
"Nothing more to say. Mr. Ye, I toast to you!"
Wang Xinhao raised his wine glass, stood up, and with the highest respect, prepared to toast Ye Xiu.
But as soon as he stood up, someone from behind pulled him back, dragging him to the outermost edge of the crowd.
Looking at the crowd packed tightly in front of
him.
Holding his wine glass, Wang Xinhao’s smile froze on his face.
Damn!
Do you people have no manners!?
Damn! If you don’t play fair, don’t blame me for not playing fair!
With determination!
Wang Xinhao, holding his wine glass, started squeezing into the crowd.
What face and status of CEOs and big bosses meant nothing at this moment~~~
On the outermost edge, Zhao Song and the others looked at each other, full of question marks.