âWho is this guy? Heâs so rude, how could he just ignore the rules?â
âExactly! Does he think he can just enter President Zhuâs door whenever he wants to? Did he not see all of us waiting for our names to be called?â
Right away, a bunch of people started to whisper among themselves.
Hu Huimin and Xu Yangyang were just waiting for him to embarrass himself.
Zhu Ming had zero competitors in Chengdu, and the power he had was way too overwhelming. He was also very adamant to follow traditions, and if anyone overstepped their boundaries, then they could only wait and see what would happen.
Right after Chen Hao knocked, the door was opened by a butler.
âPunk, just wait and see!â
âYou think you can show up for just anything? Haha!â
âHeâs so young yet heâs already setting himself up for embarrassment. He definitely isnât accomplished!â
The crowd laughed.
âY-Young Master Chen, itâs you!â the butler greeted Chen Hao, slightly taken aback.
Immediately, the butler bowed slightly.
âYeah, I noticed that you all looked rather busy, so I just waited outside here for a little while.â Chen Hao smiled bitterly.
âAh, yes, of course! Young Master Chen, please come in!â The butler quickly ushered Chen Hao in.
If Chen Hao wasnât counted as a VIP, then there would be no one else who fit that title.
âWhat?â
This scene gave everyone outside a shock.
âWhich Young Master is he? Young Master Chen? Iâve never heard of him, but I have also never seen Butler Mo act like this before!â
âYes, who exactly is he?â
The crowd was greatly astonished.
Even Hu Huiminâs jaw had dropped in disbelief, her heart started beating faster by the second.
She felt a sense of dread from being faced with exactly what she was always afraid of.
It was because Hu Huimin had never respected Chen Hao, since high school until this exact moment.
Although Chen Hao had worked extremely hard in high school, Hu Huimin knew that he still couldnât build a good future for himself.
Everyone knew that Hu Huimin was extremely straightforward, and sometimes she was so blunt that it would hurt someoneâs feelings.
To sum it up, it was because Hu Huimin had always felt a sense of superiority in most of her circle of friends.
Just compare how reserved she was in front of Shen Junwen and Wang Jian. It was obvious she only looked down upon Chen Hao.
But right now, she was being faced with the fact that this person she had always looked down upon was rich, and was different now as he was richer than she was.
Right at that moment, Hu Huimin felt extremely upset.
She tried to find different excuses to placate herself. Chen Hao could have just won the lottery, and thatâs why heâs rich. This money wouldnât last for a long time anyway.
Besides, no matter how rich he was, he had no connections. Hehe, in todayâs society, connections were of the utmost importance.
That was why Hu Huiminâs mentality managed to stay balanced the last two days.
But now, she was the one waiting for President Zhu to help settle her problems. As for Chen Hao, he could walk in and out of President Zhuâs house as and when he wanted.
It was obvious that Chen Hao and President Zhu had a rather complicated relationship.
âWho knew that Chen Hao actually knows President Zhu!â
Xu Yangyang was anxious beyond words.
But no matter how anxious she was, there was no other way.
No one could help her except for President Zhu now, and he might not even agree in the end.
âHuimin, why donât you give Chen Hao a call? If he agrees to help us out, then weâre basically saved!â
Shen Junwen was the one who said this.
âMe?â Hu Huimin felt as if she had just been punched in the face.
âYes, Hu Huimin, you! That guy used to have a crush on you, besides, you guys used to be classmates. Your words will be the most useful! Otherwise, even if we wait until evening, we still might not be able to meet President Zhu! Then this problem will get even worse!â Shen Junwen said anxiously.
âYeah, Huimin. Please beg Chen Hao for help, Iâm sure heâll agree!â Xu Yangyang also agreed.
Hu Huimin thought it over for quite a while.
Finally, she said, âIâm not close to him, actually. Even if I ask him for help, he might not say yes. Still, Iâll try!â
She took out her phone hesitantly and dialed Chen Haoâs number.
Of course she was reluctant. Who would want to plead someone they had looked down upon, and apart from that, had been hurt by your blunt words? No one would have the guts.
Unfortunately, they really needed Chen Haoâs help.
Chen Hao had never expected that an arrogant peacock like Hu Huimin would give him a call.
He laughed bitterly.
âWhat is it?â Chen Hao asked.
âChen Hao, do⦠Do you know President Zhu well?â Hu Huimin asked in a small voice.
âYes. So out with it already!â Chen Hao said bluntly.
âIf you do, then well, you know that we have some problems on hand. I hope you can give us a hand and help us bring it up to President Zhu!â Hu Huimin said as her face started to heat up.
âI donât mind bringing it up to him, but whatâs in it for me? Why should I help you all?â Chen Hao laughed.
âDo it for me!â
âAlright then, you come in with Xu Yangyang. Just the two of you!â Chen Hao said.
âAlright!â
Then, Chen Hao hung up the phone.
Obviously, Xu Yangyang and the others had heard everything.
âHuh? Huimin, Chen Hao called the two of us to go in alone? Why? You know how Iâve fought with him before, let alone how many times Iâve argued with him. Iâm really worried, what ifâ¦â Xu Yangyang seemed to imagine some possible scenarios and turned her bright red face to the side.
âIf he dares⦠I donât think he would actually do anything! I know him well. Later, once we go in, Iâll talk to him. You just follow behind me!â
Hu Huimin thought inwardly, Chen Hao, you may be capable now, but I donât believe you can actually do anything!
After that, they walked in under the guidance of one of President Zhuâs servants.
President Zhuâs mansion was unbelievably huge.
There were more than ten servants just downstairs alone.
The servant led the two of them to the second floor.
They reached a large meeting hall.
âYoung Master Chen is inside!â the servant said respectfully.
âAlright, thank you!â Hu Huimin said, feeling slightly nervous.
She opened the door and saw the sheer number of people in the meeting hall.
They were mostly middle-aged people and their secretaries.
There were at least thirty to forty people in there.
All of these middle-aged people were famous in Chengduâs business world.
Hu Huimin even recognized a couple of them from the newspaper.
To Xu Yangyang, these people all looked like gangsters.
The atmosphere tensed up in a second.
What made Hu Huimin and Xu Yangyang even more nervous was how Chen Hao was seated at the head of the meeting table.
As for President Zhu Ming, he sat right beside Chen Hao.
âYou all may leave first. I need to talk to them alone. President Zhu, you can come over here after finishing what you need to do!â Chen Hao said.
âYes, Young Master Chen!â the whole room stood up and said in unison.
This scene gave Hu Huimin and Xu Yangyang quite a fright.
The two of them only came to their senses after the crowd had left.
Chen Hao looked at them with a smile. âSit down, you two! Why are you still standing up?â
âChen Hao, w-why did they call you Young Master Chen?â
Hu Huimin asked, gulping in disbelief.