After I stopped trying, a rich woman trained me into a demon emperor.

"Dad, why are you wasting your breath talking to him!"

"All of you, get him together and cripple him!"

Zhao Tao smashed a wine glass, his eyes bloodshot, and roared as he pointed at Zhou Ran's nose.

Zhao Shijiang raised his hand to stop him.

He stared at the black plastic bag, sensing that things weren't that simple.

This Zhou Ran, who should have died at the construction site, appeared here unharmed.

Things are definitely not that simple.

Zhao Shijiang subtly gave a wink, and one of his trusted bodyguards understood, quietly slipping out to contact Ghost Hand to confirm the situation.

Zhou Ran leaned back in his chair, his slender fingers tapping lightly on the table.

"I overheard outside the door that Chairman Zhao seemed determined to get that piece of land in the south of the city."

"Are you trying to force Sister Ya to sign?"

"So what if it is?"

Zhao Shijiang snorted coldly, his eyes sweeping over the dozen or so thugs wielding weapons around him, and his confidence returned somewhat.

"Kid, don't think you can turn the tables just because you escaped this time."

"This situation is not something a gigolo like you can resolve."

Hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao chimed in.

She was surprised by Zhou Ran's appearance.

But seeing the room full of men in black, the fear in his heart was quickly replaced by a sense of superiority.

"Zhou Ran, you'd better leave quickly."

Su Xiaoxiao pretended to be kind, but her eyes were full of disdain.

"The Zhao family is not someone you can afford to offend."

Look at you, what else can you do besides coaxing women?

This is a multi-billion dollar business, what do you have to compete with Chairman Zhao on?

She presumptuously advised:

"A wise person knows when to yield; don't risk your life for a moment's pleasure."

Zhou Ran turned his head and glanced at her indifferently.

"Su Xiaoxiao, you're still so self-righteous."

Zhou Ran shook his head.

"Since you like this broken ship of the Zhao family so much, then hold on tighter."

Don't wait until the ship sinks, it will be too late to cry.

"Brother Tao, look at him!"

Su Xiaoxiao was furious and grabbed Zhao Tao's arm.

Zhou Ran didn't bother to look at her again, and turned his gaze to Chen Ya, his originally cold eyes turning into a pool of spring water.

"Sister Ya, tell them who owns that piece of land in the south of the city now."

Chen Ya was stunned for a moment.

Looking into Zhou Ran's determined eyes, she didn't know where his confidence came from, but she chose to believe this man unconditionally.

Chen Ya straightened her back, regaining her decisive and efficient CEO aura.

"Zhao Shijiang, give up on that idea."

Chen Ya spoke coldly,

"The approval for the Chengnan project came through this afternoon."

The planning bureau has made it clear that Yazhu Real Estate will be fully responsible for this project.

"Furthermore, I have already reached a deep cooperation agreement with the Xiao family."

"Starting tomorrow, the Xiao family's funds will be injected into Yazhu."

These words shocked everyone present.

Zhao Shijiang's wine glass trembled, spilling most of the wine.

"The Xiao family?"

Chen Ya said sarcastically,

"Yes, it's Xiao Hongli, President Xiao."

In fact, I have to thank Zhou Ran.

If Zhou Ran hadn't had such a close relationship with President Xiao, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

Chen Ya wrapped her fair arms around Zhou Ran's neck, her face full of pride.

"impossible!"

Zhao Shijiang stood up, his face turning a deep purplish-red.

Xiao Hongli is known for being arrogant and never gets involved in real estate development.

How could she possibly cooperate with you!

Zhao Shijiang had considered following Xiao Hongli's lead in order to acquire that piece of land.

But they were turned away before they could even meet.

Besides, how could this little duck possibly know Xiao Hongli?

Chen Ya must be lying to him!

Having navigated the ups and downs of the business world for thirty years, Zhao Shijiang was accustomed to this kind of psychological game at the negotiating table.

"Keep acting, keep acting."

Zhao Shijiang chuckled, leaned back in his chair, and rhythmically tapped the equity transfer document with his fingers.

"Chen Ya, it seems you won't give up until you've hit rock bottom."

Are you trying to use the Xiao family to intimidate me?

Do you think I'm easily scared?

Just then, the bodyguard who had gone out to make a phone call returned and whispered in Zhao Shijiang's ear.

"Chairman Zhao... no one answered."

"Ghost Hand Senior's phone is switched off."

"No one answers Biaozi's phone either."

Zhao Shijiang's heart clenched, and he stared at Zhou Ran with a complicated expression.

"Ghost Hand is a martial artist who has mastered internal strength. There are very few people in the entire southwest who can keep him at bay."

"You?"

He snatched the bodyguard's phone and, refusing to believe it, dialed the number again.

"Stop hitting him."

Zhou Ran picked up her chopsticks and placed a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs into Chen Ya's bowl.

"There's no signal down here, he can't receive it."

"You're talking nonsense!"

Zhao Tao slammed his hand on the table.

"Dad, don't listen to his nonsense!"

Master Ghost Hand must have been held up by something!

"This kid just got lucky and ran back; he's trying to trick us!"

Su Xiaoxiao also stepped forward at this moment.

She smoothed the stray hairs at her temples, trying her best to look charming, but her eyes held a calculating glint.

She believed she knew Zhou Ran best.

This man used to be too scared to even kill a chicken, and he would feed stray cats sausages. How could he possibly kill someone?

"Zhou Ran, stop acting."

Su Xiaoxiao sighed, looking at him with a disappointed expression.

"I know you want to show off in front of President Chen, but some boasts have a price to pay."

"Is that bag filled with pig's blood?"

Or was it the chicken giblets you bought from the roadside?

She took a few steps closer, a look of satisfaction on her face as she exposed the lie.

"Let me see what tricks you're hiding..."

Before he could finish speaking, several items rolled onto the marble tabletop.

Those were two steel gallbladders, each the size of a walnut.

And a Glock pistol whose barrel was bent at a 90-degree angle by being stepped on.

In addition, there was a broken finger bone with a very conspicuous jade pendant on it.

"what!"

Su Xiaoxiao gasped and covered her mouth, gagging repeatedly.

Chen Ya didn't turn her head away, but simply held Zhou Ran's hand even tighter.

Zhao Shijiang's face turned deathly pale, and a fine layer of cold sweat seeped from his forehead.

If it were a severed hand, he might still think that Zhou Ran had led a group to launch a sneak attack.

But this gun...

This proves that Ghost Hand fired a shot!

"You...you killed the old ghost?"

Zhao Shijiang stared intently at Zhou Ran, and fear finally showed in his eyes.

"Chairman Zhao is a businessman, why does he keep talking about fighting and killing?"

Zhou Ran had a smile on her lips.

"I sent that old man back to his hometown to live out his retirement."

Retirement?

Go retire to the underworld!

Although Zhao Tao did not understand martial arts, he knew of Ghost Hand's formidable reputation.

Zhou Ran is very strong, but Ghost Hand is not someone he can fake an accident with!

He pointed at Zhou Ran and roared.

"Dad, believe me!"

I was classmates with this guy for four years. He doesn't know any martial arts. He's just a lousy gym-goer.

This is definitely one of his tricks!

There are over a dozen of us here, why are we afraid of just one guy?

"Shut up!"

Zhao Shijiang slapped Zhao Tao hard across the face.

"Dad? Why did you hit me?"

Zhao Tao covered his face, looking at his father in disbelief.

"I told you to shut up!"

Zhao Shijiang gritted his teeth, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

Can't you use your brain?!

If Zhou Ran really killed Ghost Hand, it means that his strength far surpasses Ghost Hand's.

Aren't these dozen or so ordinary bodyguards with batons all just rotten fish?

"Mr. Zhou."

Zhao Shijiang changed his form of address.

"It seems there's been some misunderstanding."

Since Mr. Zhou has connections with the Xiao family, then we've essentially thrown our money down the drain.

"Misunderstand?"

Zhou Ran raised an eyebrow, his gaze playful.

"Didn't Chairman Zhao just threaten to turn me into a human stick and make Sister Ya wish she were dead?"

"Ah, just kidding, it's all a joke!"

Zhao Shijiang smiled ingratiatingly, his palms sweaty.

"It's just a negotiation tactic in business; don't take it too seriously."

Now that Yazhu has obtained the approval, Hongyuan Group will naturally not interfere further.

After saying that, he waved to the group of bodyguards in black.

"What are you all standing there for? Get out of here!"

Please don't disturb Mr. Zhou and General Manager Chen's meal!

"Wait a minute."

Did I tell you to leave?

Zhou Ran stood up and slowly straightened his cuffs.

"Chairman Zhao, are you going to treat this place like a vegetable market?"

Come and go as you please?

You scared my darling, and you think you can just brush it all off with a misunderstanding?

He walked up to Zhao Shijiang, looking at this arrogant business tycoon who had just been so domineering.

"No one is leaving here alive until there's an explanation for what happened today."