It's a hell game, who can still be a human being?

Chapter 676 First Deal After Returning from Vacation

Liu Zheng waited and waited, and finally received the order at 10 a.m.

The moment the ghost hand crawled into the lounge, he was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

"!"

Ghost Hand was so frightened by his appearance that he didn't dare to come closer.

"Cough cough."

Liu Zheng quickly suppressed his hungry expression and waved at it.

Ghost Hand walked over hesitantly, put down the takeout order, and then turned and ran away.

"Am I that scary? With its power, what can I do to it?"

He said speechlessly.

“You humans can stomp tigers and cockroaches to death with one foot, and you still scream when you see them, right? You can’t eat it, but if you lick it, it will be disgusting for half a year.”

Niu Ma mocked.

"I'm not that hungry yet."

Liu Zheng rolled his eyes and picked up the takeout order from the ground.

"Dish: Boiled Elephant Penis"

Address: Room 6037, Beijin Building

"Person who placed the order: Manager Huang"

Time Limit: One Hour

"Like a whip, and also white-hot."

He felt that his appetite was not as strong as before.

"Hey bro, can I borrow your commemorative medal for a bit?"

Liu Zheng said.

"what?"

"I just got into a fight with the police, and it's my first case since I came back from vacation, so I'm a little uneasy."

He said frankly.

"If you're not at ease, then take my life-saving charm. Who's the boss here, you or me?"

The ox and horse rolled their eyes.

"Of course it's you. It's the underlings who need a life-saving charm, the bosses are the ones who take other people's lives."

Liu Zheng said with a grin.

"Now you want my life. Give me the money!"

The oxen and horses glared at him and stretched out their hooves.

"Here you go."

He took out a wad of banknotes and placed them on the hooves of the cattle and horses.

"Delivering takeout is such a hassle."

The ox and horse grumbled and spat out the commemorative medal.

"Then I'm off to deliver takeout."

Liu Zheng greeted them and left the lounge.

After checking that the food was correct, he called the driver to rent a car.

"Would you like to eat peacock meat?"

Liu Zheng had a sudden inspiration as he walked through the food delivery lane.

This stuff is definitely not suitable for the Nile River doctors, and it would be a waste to throw it away, but it would be appropriate to give it to the delivery lane.

Anyway, it's impossible for peacocks to get into the food delivery channel.

The delivery lane remained silent, simply enveloping him in its embrace.

"I really want to eat it."

Liu Zheng smiled, took out the braised peacock meat from the legendary delivery box, and stuffed it directly into the wall.

A moment later, the wall loosened, and a piece of "flesh" appeared on his tentacle.

The "meat" is very small, only about the size of a finger joint, but it is still very valuable.

Liu Zheng hesitated for a moment, but still stuffed the "meat" into his mouth.

There's still a long way to go to reach the extreme money shop. He's offended too many people right now, so he needs to try his best to recover some of his strength.

The "meat" tastes similar to normal meat, only purer, without any fishy, ​​gamey, muttony, or other odors.

His powerful digestive system quickly digested and absorbed the "meat," and with a tingling sensation, his physique returned to that of a primary school student.

"Thanks."

Liu Zheng patted the wall and then walked out of the delivery lane.

"Where did you get so much ghostly energy?"

The driver touched the hearse's exoskeleton and said.

"Drive it to the cemetery and let it have a buffet. Colonel, your car doesn't have a big appetite, it only ate for ten minutes and then couldn't eat anymore."

he joked.

"Of course it will overeat if you drive it to a cemetery. Try driving it somewhere else, and even killing 10,000 people wouldn't be enough to satisfy its hunger."

"Forget it then, why bother if there's something readily available?"

Liu Zheng shrugged.

After exchanging a few words, he drove the hearse to the Yakudo Kenso (a type of public bathhouse).

"Wow, Zheng-chan is so cute~"

When Jinzi saw him, her eyes lit up, and she rushed over and buried him in her chest.

"Put me down!"

Liu Zheng struggled to speak.

"Oh, let me hold you a little longer. Seeing Zheng Jiang like this, my maternal instincts are overflowing."

"Issue said with a grin."

"Is your family's way of showing motherhood by burying your child in their chest and suffocating them to death?"

He finally managed to take a breath of fresh air and said irritably.

"Hehe, isn't this kind of death also quite enviable?"

Sumire blinked.

"Let's talk about that when I want to die. Take me to eat, I'm starving."

Liu Zheng urged.

"Know it."

Sumire led him back to that private room.

"The boss said that from now on, this private room will be your exclusive room, and all expenses will be charged to his account."

"Sumiko said."

"Oh? Your boss is very well-informed."

Liu Zheng paused for a moment, then said meaningfully.

Such sudden goodwill must have a sudden reason. After thinking it over, it can only be a battle of wits between him and the criminal investigation team.

"Those who work in this industry are naturally well-informed."

"Sumiko said."

"Your boss wasn't actually spying on me at the bathhouse the whole time, was he?"

A sudden idea occurred to him.

"How could that be? The boss is really on vacation. But he's been keeping an eye on things at the bathhouse."

Sumire denied it outright.

"That must be very tiring."

Liu Zheng didn't dwell on it, casually said something, and then buried himself in his food.

The feast prepared this time was still a combination of sushi, tempura, and yakitori. Although I don't know how Sumireko and the others managed to do it, the tempura looked like it was freshly fried, crispy and fragrant.

Deep-fried shrimp coated in batter and then dipped in sweet and sour sauce provide a complete energy boost, making it an ideal choice for replenishing energy.

"Burp~ That feels so good~"

After quickly ending the battle, he stretched comfortably, and his size returned to normal.

"Oh dear, the miniature version of Masashi-chan is much cuter."

"It's Jinzi teasing."

"Forget it, being a macho man suits me better. I'm leaving."

Liu Zheng was like a scumbag, leaving Jinzi and a mess behind as he ran away.

When he drove to the North Gold Building, half an hour had already passed since the delivery time began.

"The person who came here is not a good person."

He frowned as he looked at the towering building.

The North Gold Tower is at least three or four hundred meters tall, which would be considered a supertall building in reality.

In addition, the blindingly bright all-glass curtain wall makes the building look oppressive.

According to Liu Zheng's experience, no matter how intricate the architecture of the Metropolitan Museum of Art may be, it is at least on the surface that it is relatively simple or old-fashioned.

With such a striking exterior, the interior of this North Gold Building is clearly not simple either.

"Let's ask around first."

Although there's not much time left for delivery, sharpening your axe before chopping wood is never too late; useful intelligence can actually save even more time.

He used to act recklessly because he had no other choice. Now that he has finally built up a network of connections, he is not making good use of it. That's like drinking too much of the dregs of the river and ruining his brain.

"Who are you looking for?"

Liu Zheng thought for a moment, then dialed 4399.

"Brother 4399, do you know the Beijing Gold Building?"

When the call connected, he asked directly.

“I know. It’s part of Citizens Bank’s portfolio. Citizens Bank’s headquarters and many other financial institutions are located in this building.”

4399 replied.

"Isn't it said that office buildings are all Peacock's property?"

"That's just the majority; Peacock isn't powerful enough to control everything. You're going to deliver takeout to the North Gold Building?"

4399 asked. "Yes, when I saw such a tall building, I felt something was wrong, so I called you."

Liu Zheng said.

"You'd better not try anything forceful. The banks are the traditional sphere of influence of those immortal beings, and they're not friendly towards us."

4399 reminded.

"I understand. Is the Citizens Bank state-owned or privately owned?"

"It's privately owned, but the Ministry of Finance also holds a portion of the shares, though I don't know the exact amount."

4399 said.

"Understood, thank you, Brother 4399."

He hung up the phone.

If we can't use brute force, then we have to use strategy.

Remembering what 4399 had just said about the many financial institutions in the Beijing Financial Building, he suddenly had an idea.

"Mr. Yuan, do any of the five companies outside the pass have a business in finance?"

Liu Zheng called Yuan Bao'er.

"Yes, our Yuan family owns a pawnshop and also lends money. Mr. Liu, if you need money, just say so. I have some savings of my own."

Yuan Bao'er said.

"Oh, I don't need the money. It's like this, I need to get into the North Gold Building, do you have an office there?"

"No. The financial industry is the private domain of those local bullies. The five of us from outside the city have only recently entered the city and our foundation is not yet stable. We can only operate on a small scale."

Yuan Bao'er shook her head.

"Do you know any financial institutions that have offices inside?"

he asked.

"let me see."

Yuan Bao'er remained silent for a few minutes before speaking again.

“There really was one. When I was raising funds to buy back the ‘Gaga Shuang’ bathhouse, a trust company contacted me and asked if I needed a loan. I think their office was located in the Beijin Building.”

"Xiao Li, find the phone number for Dajinfa Trust."

"Did you find it? Tell General Manager Liu."

She handed the phone to Secretary Li.

"Hello, Mr. Liu."

"Hello, Secretary Li. Congratulations on turning back into human form."

Liu Zheng laughed.

"Thank you, Mr. Liu. Please make a note of this; this is the phone number of Manager Zhong from Dajinfa Trust."

Secretary Li recited a string of numbers.

"Okay, I remember."

He hung up the phone decisively and then dialed the number he had just memorized.

"Hello, who is it?"

The call connected, and a male voice answered.

"Is this Manager Zhong?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Yes, that's me. And you are?"

Upon hearing him state his name, Manager Zhong's voice became more enthusiastic.

“My surname is Liu. Mr. Yuan introduced you to me.”

Liu Zheng replied.

"Is this President Yuan Bao'er?"

"That's right. Manager Zhong has a great memory; he remembered it right away."

he praised.

"Haha, in our line of work, remembering customer information is a basic skill. Besides, Mr. Yuan's surname is quite rare, and Mr. Yuan himself is also very impressive."

Manager Zhong smiled.

"Indeed. Since Manager Zhong still remembers, I'll get straight to the point. I'm currently short of working capital and would like to ask you for help in finding a solution."

Liu Zheng said.

"That's no problem. Our company's mission is to help people like Mr. Liu solve their financial problems. How much funding do you approximately need?"

Manager Zhong asked.

"Ten million, I guess."

He thought for a moment and said.

"No problem. Mr. Liu, what kind of loan method would you like to use?"

Although Manager Zhong pretended to be calm, Liu Zheng could still hear the excitement in his tone.

"Let's take out a loan using collateral."

"So, what does Mr. Liu intend to use as collateral?"

Manager Zhong was even happier when he heard that.

Mortgage loans are arguably the most favored lending method by trust companies, as they offer high cash flow, low risk, and ample room for maneuver.

Have you ever heard of Dukang Distillery?

Liu Zheng asked.

"Of course, this is the most famous winery in the metropolis, and every bottle of wine produced there is a rare gem."

"What I need to pledge is Dukang Distillery's ten million yuan purchase quota."

He said.

"what?"

Manager Zhong was shocked.

"What? This can't be used as collateral?"

"No, no, it's just that no one has ever used this as collateral before, so I'm a little unsure."

Manager Zhong quickly said.

"It's alright, if this doesn't work out, I have others. If Manager Zhong has time, would you like to discuss this in person?"

"Sure, when would be a convenient time for you, Mr. Liu?"

Manager Zhong asked.

"Now."

Liu Zheng said.

"Okay, should I come to you or should you come to my office?"

"Let me come to your office."

He said.

"Would you like to drive here yourself, or should I send a car to pick you up?"

Manager Zhong added.

"Just come downstairs to meet me, I'm right at the entrance of the Beijin Building."

"Oh? Okay, I'll come down now."

Manager Zhong was somewhat surprised, but only somewhat surprised.

After all, it's normal to be a little anxious when you've reached the point where you need to mortgage your property for a loan.

Soon, a strange insect dressed in a suit and resembling a scarab beetle emerged from the building.

It immediately spotted the stylish hearse and Liu Zheng standing beside it, eating dried fish.

"Are you Mr. Liu?"

Golden Beetle walked over quickly and asked.

"It's me. You must be Manager Zhong."

"Yes, yes. Mr. Liu is an employee of the Bloody Restaurant?"

Jin Guizi looked at his uniform, her gaze slightly narrowed.

Does your company have a policy against lending money to employees of the Bloody Restaurant?

Liu Zheng countered with a question.

"Of course not. Our company always focuses on the issue, not the person. Anyone who meets the loan requirements is our most valued customer."

"Mr. Liu, it seems you haven't eaten yet. There's a very nice private restaurant nearby. How about I treat you to a simple meal, and we can chat while we eat?"

"Golden Beetle blinked its little eyes and said."

"Is Manager Zhong worried that I might sneak into the building under the guise of borrowing money?"

He saw through the Golden Beetle's thoughts.

"How could that be? Mr. Liu is overthinking it."

"I don't mean what I say," said the golden beetle.

“I’m a person who likes to communicate frankly, and I don’t have much time left. To be frank, I do want to get into the building, but the loan is also real.”

Liu Zheng took out the card that 4399 had given him, along with two bottles of wine from Dukang Winery.

“I have a total procurement quota of 100 million yuan at Dukang Distillery. The city hall asked for 50 million yuan, and this card contains the procurement funds.”

"If you don't believe me, you can take this card and verify it."

He said.

"No need, I believe what you say."

The beetle's lips and tongue trembled involuntarily.

"and this."

Liu Zheng then took out the commemorative medal.

"Even if I fail to deliver the food this time, I won't die, but I will definitely remember you and tell the people at the city hall about it, exaggerating the story."

"I believe they would never want to see their money almost go down the drain."

"Aren't you right, Manager Zhong?"

He stared into the beetle's eyes as he spoke.

(End of this chapter)