"I say it is, you idiot, apologize quickly!"
Mr. Lin glared with wide eyes, furiously shaking his fist at Lin Yaowei and roaring.
He knew his son was stupid, but he never expected him to be this stupid!
Seeing his father's furious expression, Lin Yaowei's face turned pale, and a flicker of panic flashed in his eyes.
His father's repeated emphasis meant this was true!
This guy who looked so poor was actually the richest man in the neighboring city!
Lin Yaowei's eyes darted around. He suddenly remembered Er Zhu's nonchalant demeanor when he bought the hotel, and his face instantly fell.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. Please forgive me!"
Lin Yaowei fell to his knees with a thud, trembling and kowtowing an apology.
"Mr. Wang, we are truly sorry. Yaowei is blind. Please, for the sake of him being a child, spare him this once."
Seeing his son apologize, Mr. Lin's anger subsided somewhat. He calmed his mood and, with a fawning smile, walked to Er Zhu's side, respectfully offering him a cigarette.
Seeing this scene, Mother Wang was stunned!
That was Mr. Lin, and he was acting so subserviently to Er Zhu!
"Xiao Mei, what exactly is Er Zhu's identity?"
Mother Wang also suddenly felt that something was amiss and whispered to Wang Xiaomei.
"What do you think? If he were just an ordinary person, could he effortlessly produce ten million?"
"Or do you think Mr. Lin is senile and doesn't even recognize people!"
Wang Xiaomei glared at her mother impatiently and retorted sarcastically.
Boom!
It was like a thunderclap exploding in Mother Wang's mind. She looked at Er Zhu in disbelief.
She knew he had potential, but she never expected him to be the richest man in the neighboring city!
No wonder Wang Xiaomei and her mother-in-law admired him so much. It turned out he was indeed a big shot!
While Mother Wang was shocked, her eyes darted around, as if thinking of something.
Lin Yaowei was still continuously kowtowing his apologies. Even though his forehead was bleeding, he didn't dare to stop. Mr. Lin maintained his posture of offering a cigarette, but Er Zhu seemed to pretend not to see.
"Er Zhu, I have the contract ready. We can sign it now."
Father Wang's arrival broke the cold atmosphere. He raised his head with a smile, about to say something, but the moment he saw Mr. Lin, his smile froze!
Mr. Lin was here!
If he knew his precious son had been beaten into such a state, let alone Er Zhu, their family would never have a chance to turn things around!
"Mr. Lin, this..."
Father Wang quickly put the contract aside. He wanted to explain but didn't know how.
Thump, thump, thump!
The sound of kowtowing suddenly came. Father Wang then noticed that Lin Yaowei was kneeling and kowtowing, and the direction he was facing was where Er Zhu was sitting!
Not only that, but he also saw Mr. Lin looking at Er Zhu with a flattering expression, yet Er Zhu completely ignored him!
My heavens, what is going on?
"Old man, come here, I need to tell you something!"
Mother Wang called out to Father Wang in a low voice. After confirming that Er Zhu wasn't paying attention to her, she beckoned Father Wang over.
"Mr. Wang, why didn't you tell me earlier that Er Zhu is the richest man in the neighboring city!"
Father Wang, full of shock, was about to go to his wife when he suddenly heard Mr. Lin's questioning voice from behind.
Father Wang's eyes were filled with shock. He turned to look at Er Zhu, then at Mr. Lin.
"The richest man in the neighboring city?"
Father Wang stared intently at Er Zhu, softly repeating Mr. Lin's words.
He had heard rumors about the richest man in the neighboring city but had never associated it with Er Zhu.
Suddenly, he remembered Er Zhu's composure when he bought the hotel, and his eyes widened.
"Er Zhu, Auntie was just joking earlier, don't take it to heart, okay?"
"That Xiao Mei has always liked you. You can't let her down."
Seeing Father Wang turn to her, Mother Wang smiled and spoke first, her eyes full of flattery.
When Er Zhu heard this, he immediately guessed Mother Wang's intentions. He glanced at Mother Wang coldly.
This snob's attitude changed so quickly. Now that she knew he was the richest man in the neighboring city, she wanted to cling to him!
This woman was simply disgusting!
Seeing Er Zhu's lack of reaction, Mother Wang's smile gradually froze.
"Oh dear, let's go. Don't you feel ashamed?"
Wang Xiaomei knew Er Zhu had probably figured out her mother's intentions. Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she left with shame.
Father Wang also glared fiercely at Mother Wang, his face filled with dread as they prepared to leave.
Mr. Lin and his son, seeing Er Zhu's cold eyes, didn't dare to disturb him further and scurried away.
Just as they were about to walk out the door, a faint voice came from behind.
"Remember, my identity is to be kept secret."
Upon hearing this, the few people quickly turned around and nodded respectfully, fearing that Er Zhu would cause them more trouble, and then left in a hurry.
Looking at the backs of those snobbish individuals, Er Zhu shook his head speechlessly.
If he had known this would happen, he should have kicked them out sooner!
"Er Zhu, how did the cooperation negotiations go?"
Li Mei, having just finished washing clothes, saw Er Zhu return. She wiped her sweat and went to greet him.
"No need for cooperation, I bought the hotel."
Er Zhu smiled slightly, saying this as he handed the contract to Li Mei. Li Mei was a bit slow to react and looked at Er Zhu blankly.
"Didn't we say we were cooperating? Why did it change to buying the hotel..."
"Er Zhu, are you home?"
Just as Er Zhu was about to speak, Lin Quan's voice suddenly came from afar. Seeing Lin Quan arrive, Li Mei didn't ask further.
"Er Zhu, come here for a moment."
Seeing Er Zhu, Lin Quan was about to speak, but then he saw Li Mei. He had to call Er Zhu aside quietly.
"Brother Lin, is there anything else that needs to be kept from me?"
Just as Er Zhu was about to go over, Li Mei also sensed something was wrong. She walked over, somewhat displeased.
"Well... it's your younger brother, he caused trouble at the factory."
Seeing that Li Mei had found out, Lin Quan decided not to hide it from her and told her directly.
It turned out that when Li Li was selling honey to the Chinese herbal medicine factory, he took a liking to an employee named Li Xiaoting at first sight and pursued her fiercely. Today, he came to pester Li Xiaoting again. When she refused, he used Er Zhu as his brother-in-law to threaten her!
"Lin Quan, don't say any more. We're going to the Chinese herbal medicine factory now!"
Li Mei's face instantly turned crimson with shame. She directly interrupted Lin Quan and stormed towards the Chinese herbal medicine factory.
Seeing Li Mei's angry demeanor, Lin Quan scratched his head awkwardly. He had wanted to tell Er Zhu privately because he was afraid Li Mei would feel embarrassed, but he didn't manage to keep it a secret.
"It's fine, let's go."
Er Zhu was indifferent. This time, he was determined to teach that Li Li a good lesson!
Otherwise, it would lead to endless trouble!
At this moment, the raw material workshop of the Chinese herbal medicine factory was already crowded. Li Li stood with his hands on his hips, looking smugly at the fair-skinned and beautiful girl in front of him.
This person was none other than Li Xiaoting!