Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

Ahua still wanted to argue, but when he saw the boss's fierce eyes, he instantly felt a momentum like a huge wave rushing towards him.

This momentum instantly made him lose the courage and strength to continue arguing. He could only lower his head silently and stop talking.

Seeing this, Liu Xu calmly refilled the teacup in front of him, gestured to the prince and Uncle Mei in a humble and slightly apologetic manner, and then drank it all in one gulp.

"I'm so sorry, my subordinates don't know the rules, and I made you laugh. Uncle Mei, please continue with the previous topic, I'm all ears."

Chen Mei looked at Liu Xu's performance, which seemed to be a little guilty but still graceful, and a trace of doubt arose in her heart: "Could it be that a blind cat has encountered a dead mouse? Could it be that Liu Xu is really the murderer behind the scenes?"

He quickly adjusted his mindset, buried this sudden suspicion deep in his heart, and tried to fry the fish:

"Liu Xu, we have already confirmed this from He Yu, you don't need to hide it. Otherwise, we Hongtai would not have asked you to negotiate."

When He Yu heard this, his originally slightly sluggish spirit instantly perked up, as if he had been injected with infinite strength. He loudly refuted Chen Mei's accusation:

"You're talking nonsense! You tortured me and forced me to confess!"

Chen Mei sneered, having anticipated He Yu's rebuttal. He took out a document signed and sealed by He Yu from his pocket and handed it to the notary.

After carefully reviewing the written document of the explosion results and confirming that it was correct, he handed it to Liu Xu and said earnestly:

"Ah Xu, we are all gangsters. We must admit our mistakes and stand at attention when we are beaten. Since Hong Tai has caught you doing something behind the scenes, I suggest that we resolve the issue peacefully through negotiation."

"This will not only avoid unnecessary losses for both parties, but also preserve your reputation for not knowing the person well. What do you think?"

Liu Xu took the document, looked at it carefully, and nodded, indicating that he fully agreed with the suggestion of Chuanbao.

Upon seeing this, Chen Mei and the prince smiled at each other, with a barely perceptible hint of joy in their eyes.

"Since you, Liu Xu, agree to resolve our conflict through negotiation, then our Hongtai's compensation demand is: 20 million Hong Kong dollars, plus He Yu's territory."

Chen Mei made a seemingly outrageous compensation request, but he knew in his heart that this was just the starting point of the negotiation. Asking for a high price and paying a low price was the norm at the negotiation table.

However, things seemed to be beyond his expectations. When Liu Xu heard the compensation request, he nodded slightly without any hesitation and agreed very readily.

This scene made Chen Mei, who had already prepared to bargain with Liu Xu, slightly stunned, and then a huge surprise came to his heart. He stood up suddenly and asked tentatively:

"You...you're not going to bargain?"

Liu Xu shook his head slightly, with a look of understanding on his face: "Since you Hongtai have discovered that the 'flour mill' incident is related to me, it is only natural that you should give me some compensation.

However, I can't take out so much money at once. How about this, we sit here quietly for an hour, and I'll call Luo to get the money from the bank, how about that? "

After Liu Xu finished speaking, the atmosphere in the box suddenly became subtle. Chen Mei and the prince looked at each other, with surprise and confusion in their eyes.

They obviously did not expect that Liu Xu not only readily admitted that it was him who reported their "flour processing factory" to the police, but also readily agreed to compensation.

As for the issue of having to wait an hour for the compensation, he thought it was no big deal.

"Okay, since you, Liu Xu, are so straightforward, we at Hongtai will naturally not delay." After pondering for a moment, Chen Mei nodded, indicating that she agreed with Liu Xu's proposal.

"However," Chen Mei changed the subject and continued, "In order to ensure the sincerity of both parties, I suggest that we sign a preliminary settlement agreement while we wait for Li Hangluo to withdraw the money."

"This will not only ensure that the interests of both sides are not harmed, but also make the negotiation more formal and standardized."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

So, under the witness of the peacemaker Chuanbao, Liu Xu and Chen Mei jointly drafted and signed a preliminary settlement agreement.

The agreement clearly stipulates key terms such as the amount of compensation, payment method, and land ownership, while also leaving sufficient room for subsequent detailed negotiations.

Of course, the space left was mainly beneficial to Hong Tai. Liu Xu naturally saw Chen Mei's trick, but he just flashed a weird smile and did not raise any objections.

After signing the agreement, Liu Xu picked up his mobile phone and called Li Hangluo. He put the phone on speakerphone, briefly explained the situation, and instructed him to go to the bank immediately to withdraw the required funds.

Li Hangluo readily agreed on the other end of the phone and said that he would complete the task as soon as possible.

While waiting for Li Hangluo, the atmosphere in the box gradually became relaxed. Liu Xu, Chen Mei, Taizi, Chuanbao and others began to talk about their respective situations and future plans.

Although they belong to different communities, at this special moment, they seem to have found common topics and interests.

As an hour passed quietly, and then another half an hour slowly passed, a subtle atmosphere of tension filled the air again.

The prince's face was the first to reveal a mixture of impatience and suspicion. He looked at Liu Xu sharply, with a questioning tone in his voice:

"Liu Xu, it's been an hour and a half. When will the compensation you promised be paid to us?"

"We have both signed the contract in black and white. Every clause in it is clear and unambiguous."

"I warn you, if you want to play any tricks, we have every right to seek legal assistance. By then, the situation will no longer be under our control."

The prince's words revealed not only an unquestionable firmness, but also an overbearing arrogance.

Liu Xu smiled faintly when he heard this. He gently patted the prince's shoulder, and his tone was somewhat soothing and calm:

"Brother Prince, why are you in such a hurry? Maybe there was a temporary glitch in the bank system, which caused a delay in withdrawing money. This is a common thing. After all, 20 million Hong Kong dollars is not 20,000 Hong Kong dollars!"

As he spoke, he bent down and carefully handed the prince's teacup back to his hand.

That flattering look on his face made Huazai and Langzai, who were witnessing the scene, open their eyes wide, as if they had seen something incredible.

At the same time, Chuanbao's expression was slightly stern, and the ominous premonition in his heart became thicker and thicker like a dark cloud, almost suffocating him.

Just as he was hesitating whether to make a phone call to inquire about the situation, a big hand suddenly pressed his shoulder, and then Liu Xu's smiling face came into his sight.

Liu Xu gently but firmly took the phone from Chuanbao's hand and slammed it on the table, saying with a hint of joking, "Uncle Chuanbao, what's wrong with you?"

"We were drinking tea and chatting, why did you suddenly think of calling?"

Chuanbao's pupils couldn't help but shrink when he looked at Liu Xu's eyes, which were unusually calm but seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

As an old hand in this world, he caught a hint of murderous intent in those eyes, which was an indescribable threat and warning.