Had it been Mu Feng's usual temperament, these people would likely have met a grim fate, rather than clinging to him here shamelessly.
Zhao Hai broke free and knelt down again, repeatedly kowtowing, "President Mu, please, just give me one more chance. I really need this job, I can't lose it!"
For him, this job was a cash cow. He had only joined a few days ago and had already made a fortune.
If he were to be driven away like this, the cash cow would slip through his fingers, something he absolutely could not accept.
Mu Feng, of course, understood his thoughts. He sneered, "You need this job so badly? Don't tell me you're passionate about this mine?"
Zhao Hai nodded his head so vigorously it was like a chick pecking at rice, "Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. I truly love this mine. If possible, I'd work here for my entire life, and I would never go back on my word!"
He spoke with utmost sincerity; anyone unfamiliar would surely believe him to be a trustworthy person.
However, Mu Feng was perfectly aware of the hidden motives in such a person's heart.
Mu Feng rubbed his nose and teased, "So, you're saying you're willing to stay at the mine forever?"
"Of course, I must be willing!" It was a joke, who would refuse money?
And then, Mu Feng's next sentence left him utterly dumbfounded.
"Since that's the case, then stay forever. You love this mine so deeply; how can such a feeling be tainted by money?" Mu Feng said, an unconcealed smile spreading across his face.
Zhao Hai said awkwardly, "I, I don't quite understand what you mean, President Mu!"
"Then let me explain it to you properly. Since you love this job so much, why not stay here without a single cent? I absolutely won't say anything more!"
At these words, Zhao Hai almost jumped. He incredulously asked, "What? Not a single cent?"
"Yes, is there a problem?" Mu Feng said as if it were obvious.
"This, this can't be, I have elders and young ones to support..." Zhao Hai stammered awkwardly, his words trailing off.
The smile on Mu Feng's face instantly turned cold, "I've already been quite direct. If you still don't understand, then I have nothing more to say. If you want to stay, then don't ask for any money!"
"This is absolutely unacceptable!" Zhao Hai found himself in an awkward position. But he had already made his declaration, and now he was being thoroughly embarrassed.
"What's not to like? I think it's great. After all, you love this job so much, how can you let money cloud your judgment? Don't you agree?" Mu Feng teased.
Zhao Hai gritted his teeth, "But I still need to live, President Mu. As long as you're willing to keep me, I can accept a twenty percent reduction in my salary. What do you think?"
Mu Feng said with amusement, "In the end, it's still about money, isn't it? I do pay my brothers at the mine very well, but that's for brothers, not for scum like you. Get out before I get angry, otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Mu Feng's words were like a bolt from the blue for him. He realized that this cash cow was gone for good.
Terrified, he repeatedly kowtowed, "President Mu, you are a magnanimous person, please don't hold it against this humble one. I really need this job!"
Mu Feng snapped his fingers, and soon a group of security personnel rushed over.
Zhao Hai struggled a few times before being hauled away.
"Throw him out. I don't want to see him!"
And so, he was forcibly lifted and unceremoniously tossed out of the mine.
Zhao Hai tumbled several times before stopping, his head bleeding. He looked as miserable as one could be.
Staring in the direction of the mine, he clenched his fists and cursed, "Kid, you're going too far, truly too far! I will absolutely not let this matter rest, I will find trouble with you!"
Soon, several more people were dragged out by the security guards. These were Zhao Hai's companions.
"Big brother, what should we do now? We're finished, aren't we?" someone said with tears, their intestines practically green with regret.
Zhao Hai snorted, "Do you still want to make money?"
Everyone nodded repeatedly, as no one would refuse money.
"But, big brother, we've all been kicked out by President Mu. How can we make money now?" someone wailed, tears streaming down their face.
Zhao Hai said irritably, "What? Are you saying we can't make money without this guy?"
"Big brother, do you have a good idea?"
Everyone looked at him with expectant eyes.
The corner of his mouth curved slightly, "I do have a way. I know a big boss in Myanmar who owns a lot of jade mines. This gold mine, he will surely be very interested in. This boss is no ordinary person; he has the ability to seize anything he desires. That kid won't stand a chance!"
"Can, can this work?" someone asked with concern.
Zhao Hai glared at him, "Then give me a solution?"
The person immediately lowered their head and quickly shook it, "No, no, I really don't have any good ideas either!"
Everyone agreed immediately and left the mine, rushing without delay to find that boss.
About an hour later, Zhao Hai and the others arrived at a skyscraper hundreds of meters tall in a neighboring city.
The world's top 500 company, Zhang Corporation, was located in this skyscraper.
Zhao Hai and his group went to the chairman's office of Zhang Corporation. After waiting for a long time, they were finally granted permission to enter the office.
A middle-aged man with a full beard and wearing a suit was drinking coffee.
Zhao Hai bowed as he approached, rubbing his hands together, "Mr. Zhang, hello, it's an honor to meet you!"
"Mm, Little Zhao, I heard you have business to introduce to me?" the middle-aged man said with interest.
Zhao Hai nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, please look at this material!" With that, he handed a document to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man confidently looked at the document after receiving it, but soon his expression became solemn.
After several minutes, his expression turned extremely excited, even revealing a look of greed.
"You're saying there's a gold mine hidden in the Red Sea?" The middle-aged man's heart pounded.
Zhao Hai nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Mr. Zhang. This gold mine was unclaimed territory before. Later, it was discovered by this person named Mu Feng. In my opinion, such a gold mine should be developed by a prominent figure like you, Mr. Zhang. How can it be tainted by such a small-time individual?"
The middle-aged man found these words very pleasing to hear, making him feel refreshed and his face flushed with joy.