Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

Around 8 p.m., Natasha drove Alice and Meng Chuan back to the Blackman Bar.

However, neither Alice nor Natasha went upstairs.

Only one old man led Meng Chuan to the top floor of the Blackman Bar.

Meng Chuan had also met this old man before.

It was the same old man who slapped Sun Dashan in the private room that day.

This old man is definitely a master.

The noise on the top floor of the bar was completely different from that on the ground floor.

The place is elegantly decorated, with many calligraphy and paintings by famous people hanging on the walls.

A faint sandalwood scent filled the air, making it feel like being in an art gallery.

It's hard to imagine that someone like Fifth Master, who's involved in the underworld, could have such a refined side.

Fifth Master sat in a mahogany armchair, toying with a string of Buddhist prayer beads in his hand.

Seeing Meng Chuan enter, she smiled slightly and gestured for him to sit down.

"Meng Chuan, you've been making headlines lately."

Fifth Master got straight to the point, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing.

"As the saying goes, when the tiger is away, the monkey becomes king. Fifth Master, please don't laugh at me."

Meng Chuan smiled, remaining quite humble.

Fifth Master didn't beat around the bush, and said in the most calm tone:

"The Sun family wants to get rid of you. They've already hired a lot of thugs from other places, and those thugs have already entered Shanghai. It's just that you've been staying at school all this time, so they haven't found an opportunity to make a move."

Meng Chuan raised an eyebrow.

The Sun family is truly a persistent ghost!

In this era of the rule of law, how dare they still pull this stunt?

"It seems I'll have to stay at school for the time being."

Meng Chuan smiled wryly.

At the same time, the need for bodyguards has become even more urgent.

Meng Chuan, however, was unaware of this aspect.

Fifth Master nodded and continued:

"Not only the Sun family, but the Shen family has offered 50 million to break your limbs."

Upon hearing this, Meng Chuan remained calm, though a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Shen Yue's worries were indeed not unfounded.

It seems the plan targeting the Shen family needs to be brought forward.

Seeing Meng Chuan deep in thought, Fifth Master asked with interest:

"You little rascal, you're so young, but you're quite the troublemaker. I'm curious, how exactly did you offend the Shen family?"

Meng Chuan did not hide anything and simply recounted his conflict with the Shen family.

Fifth Master was willing to tell me something so important.

Meng Chuan was still very grateful, after all, he and Fifth Master were not related.

"Fifth Master, as the saying goes, it's easier to deal with the King of Hell than with his underlings; it's easier to dodge a spear in the open than to guard against an arrow in the dark. I'd like to hire a few bodyguards. Do you have any recommendations?"

Meng Chuan asked Fifth Master.

Since they are bodyguards, they must be absolutely loyal.

They are willing to give their lives for their employers.

In this regard, Meng Chuan could only turn to Fifth Master for help.

However, Fifth Master shook his head and said:

"Hiring a bodyguard won't help; they can't protect you anyway."

Meng Chuan was startled:

"What?"

Are the people the Sun and Shen families hired really this difficult to deal with?

Even bodyguards couldn't protect him?

Do you know who the Shen family has hired?

Fifth Master asked.

Meng Chuan smiled wryly:

"How would I know about this?"

If Meng Chuan knew, he wouldn't need Fifth Master to tell him this news.

Fifth Master smiled slightly and pointed to himself:

"That troublesome brat you're talking about, that's me."

Meng Chuan's face immediately stiffened.

The Sun family asked Fifth Master to cut off their own limbs.

He asked Fifth Master for bodyguards to protect him.

This is incredible...

Even for a moment, Meng Chuan was still a little nervous.

This is Fifth Master's territory!

If Fifth Master really breaks Meng Chuan's limbs, Meng Chuan will truly be left with no one to turn to for help!

However, Meng Chuan quickly calmed down and joked:

"Fifth Master is going to break my limbs. It seems I won't be able to leave unscathed tonight?"

Fifth Master looked at Meng Chuan with some surprise:

"You're quite calm, kid. The Shen family is offering me fifty million to break all four of your limbs, aren't you afraid?"

Meng Chuan shrugged:

"If Fifth Master is going to make a move, there's no use in me being afraid. But I believe that since Fifth Master chose to tell me this, he definitely won't attack me. Don't you think so, Fifth Master?"

Meng Chuan was indeed nervous at first.

However, given Fifth Master's current status and position...

I'm afraid even 50 million might not be enough to make him take action.

People reach a certain age and status.

I no longer have any desire for money.

Moreover, Meng Chuan did not sense any threat from Fifth Master.

Fifth Master's smile faded, and he looked intently at Meng Chuan:

“Smart. I called you here today because I have a favor to ask.”

"Fifth Master, please speak."

Meng Chuan looked like he was listening attentively.

"Although I have been out of the business for many years, my legend still lives on. As long as I am alive, no one will dare to do anything to me."

As Fifth Master spoke, his expression suddenly turned somewhat melancholy:

"But nothing lasts forever. I'm getting old and don't know when I'll die. The old guys who used to hang out with me, and their descendants are still around."

“These people, the old ones, are waiting for me to take care of them in their old age. The young ones have no skills, and I hope you can give them a way to make a living.”

Meng Chuan frowned slightly after hearing this.

What does this mean? Entrusting an orphan to someone?

Is it appropriate for you to ask yourself this question?

Meng Chuan looked at Fifth Master with some difficulty:

"Fifth Master, I'm just a poor student, I can..."

However, before Meng Chuan could finish speaking, Fifth Master interrupted him:

"It holds 50% permanent equity in Douyin and 75% permanent equity in Pinduoduo."

"By acquiring the Lin Group, he single-handedly forced the two powerful families, Shen and Chen, to concede, allowing the Liu Group to successfully go public through a backdoor listing. Today, the Liu Group's market value is nearly 20 billion."

"I won't even mention how much money you spent on Bitcoin, but you poured over 70 billion into acquiring most of Hongda International. And you're telling me you're a student?"

Meng Chuan was stunned and remained silent for a long time.

For the first time, Meng Chuan felt a sense of panic, as if he had been completely seen through.

He had no secrets from Fifth Master.

"Fifth Master, you've practically pulled my underwear out of the water. You were just asking me about my grudges with the Shen family?"

After a long silence, Meng Chuan smiled wryly.

Fifth Master smiled slightly:

"There's nothing I don't know that I want to know. I just want to see if you'll tell me the truth. Not bad, you're quite honest in front of me."

Meng Chuan felt a sense of defeat.

However, a hint of smugness quickly flashed in Meng Chuan's eyes:

"However, Fifth Master, to be fair, you are indeed very powerful, but you said something wrong. I only own 60% of Pinduoduo's shares."

Fifth Master said confidently without even thinking:

"If I say you're 75%, then you're 75%."

"Impossible, how could I not know about the contract I signed?"

Meng Chuan argued his case logically.

"Don't doubt my expertise; I know you better than you know yourself."

Fifth Master twirled the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand and said calmly.

"Alright, how about we make a bet?"

Meng Chuan's competitive spirit also stirred.

He signed the contract himself, it's in black and white, how could it be fake?

"Tell me."

Fifth Master gestured for Meng Chuan to continue.

"If I'm right, promise me one thing. If you're right, I'll grant you whatever you ask." [Five updates daily, over 10,000 words per day, please vote, please urge me to update, thank you!]