The Biological Father

The two sentences were like a death knell, making Ma Guan's scalp tingle!

How had he offended General Manager Zhu?

Why was he being treated so ruthlessly?

Ever since the lawsuit over some business dispute last time, he had admitted defeat, backed down, and stayed honest, not harboring any ill intentions.

What was the reason this time?

"Mr. Huang..." Ma Guan stepped forward, grabbed the hand of the young man in gold-rimmed glasses, and pleaded, "Mr. Huang, even if you're going to take my life, you need a reason. Even if I die, I want to die knowing why. Please, be merciful and tell me what's going on."

"What's going on?" Huang Ran wasn't entirely sure himself. However, he knew from his secretary that it was about a strange young man in a video. Who else could make General Manager Zhu so furious besides Zhuang Xin, with whom he shared a life-and-death bond?

"You should ask yourself who you've offended recently." Huang Ran didn't explain, just shook his head and left the private room, leaving behind a crestfallen Ma Guan!

Recently... offended someone?

He had just returned from out of town and hadn't offended anyone.

He hadn't caused any trouble, nor had he argued with anyone.

If there was anyone, it was today...

Because of those girls, he had a gamble with a young man who threw down fifty million...

Before leaving, this young man had told him that by tomorrow, it would be difficult to hand over five hundred and fifty million to him.

Those words echoed in his mind. At the time, he had dismissed them as an empty threat.

But now!

That empty threat felt like a vise gripping his throat.

"It's him! Could it be him..." Ma Guan swallowed, unable to think of anyone else besides Zhuang Xin.

With that thought, he grabbed the check from the table and rushed out.

He even made several phone calls, mobilizing all his connections to find Zhuang Xin!

Three hours later, Ma Guan arrived at a small warehouse.

According to the information his people had investigated, Zhuang Xin had come here.

This area was mostly a warehouse district for clothing businesses, filled with various warehouses, large and small. The environment wasn't great, and he usually wouldn't come here!

But today, he had no choice!

Following a small path for a hundred meters, he finally saw a Koenigsegg. That had to be Zhuang Xin's car, no doubt!

He strode quickly to the warehouse next to the vehicle. As soon as he entered, he saw Zhuang Xin sitting inside, holding a glass of juice and smiling as he chatted casually with a group of girls who were busy working.

Seeing Zhuang Xin, Ma Guan took a large stride and rushed over, then knelt before Zhuang Xin with a thud.

"Boss Zhuang! Young Master Zhuang... the check, I've brought it to you."

The sudden scene stunned all the women who were working, their mouths agape as they looked at Ma Guan kneeling on the ground.

Just a few hours ago, this proud CEO had set a trap for their catering tycoon, and now he was kneeling before Zhuang Xin?

They still remembered how General Manager Ma had driven them away.

The change was too drastic!

Zhuang Xin was also taken aback. He hadn't even made a move yet.

Why had Ma Guan run over here?

"Young Master Zhuang, Boss, Big Brother, Dad, my dear father! I'll kowtow to you, just ask General Manager Zhu to show mercy and let me go! I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I'll kowtow to you..."

Bang, bang, bang~

He kowtowed three times, his forehead bleeding.

Zhuang Xin finally understood. It turned out Zhu Zuo had made the first move.

His elder brother, whom he had never met, was indeed well-informed.

Not long after he left, Ma Guan had run into trouble.

But... it didn't matter whether it was him or not. His elder brother had helped, and he should accept the kind gesture, otherwise, it would seem ungracious.

"Alright, do you remember what I told you when I left?" Zhuang Xin asked, crossing his legs and looking down at Ma Guan.

Ma Guan quickly nodded: "Young Master Zhuang, you previously said that I should apologize in the hotel lobby in front of everyone, or apologize in the newspaper..."

"Right! Do you think my suggestion is feasible?" Zhuang Xin asked with a smile.

"Of course, it's feasible! Whatever Young Master Zhuang says goes. I'll find a crowded place right now and apologize in front of everyone!"

"No, no, no... It's not about apologizing in a crowded place anymore," Zhuang Xin said, taking a sip of his juice. "Now, you have to apologize at Dong Street Plaza, and have reporters present to publish it in the newspaper. Is that a problem?"

"Ah? This..." Apologizing in front of everyone was one thing, but having to publish it in the newspaper? If this got out, his reputation would be completely ruined.

In the future, when people mentioned Ma Guan, he wouldn't be the catering tycoon Ma Guan, but the shameless pervert Ma Guan...

However, compared to his reputation, he valued his money and his current status even more.

He quickly kowtowed again: "As long as Young Master Zhuang likes it, I'll go back and prepare now!"

"Mhm, wait a moment…" Zhuang Xin thought for a second, then said, "This is too lenient on you. You said you wouldn't give me the 550 million I won earlier, right?"

"How could I dare? I… I was just angry at the time. Look, I've brought it to you personally." Ma Guan fawningly offered the check again.

Zhuang Xin, however, let out a cold laugh. "I can accept this 550 million, but my elder brother helped me out so much, I can't treat him poorly either, right? Give him the same amount, send another 550 million over to him. No problem, is there?"

"I… I…" Ma Guan was dumbfounded. Not only did he have to apologize publicly, but he also had to publish it in the newspaper. Now that the 550 million was being delivered, he also had to send another 550 million to Zhu Zuo. If he handed over this money, he would be completely penniless and in significant debt.

But he had no other choice. Giving the money now would put him in debt, but as long as his businesses were intact, he could always earn it back.

So, he gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Don't worry, Young Master Zhuang. After I get back, I'll prepare another 550 million to send to General Manager Zhu!"

"Mhm, alright, you can get up now." Zhuang Xin's expression softened slightly.

Ma Guan knew that the matter was settled. Although he had been pushed to the brink, there was still a glimmer of hope. He quickly expressed his gratitude a few times and said, 'I'll go prepare the money and gather the reporters.' After receiving Zhuang Xin's approval, he left the warehouse.

As soon as Ma Guan left, a group of girls couldn't help but come forward, bombarding him with questions about what had happened.

Zhuang Xin shrugged and didn't hide anything, explaining that Zhu Zuo was his sworn brother.

The women were immediately stunned!

The number one figure in Juncheng's real estate was Zhuang Xin's sworn brother?

No wonder Ma Guan had returned so quickly to apologize and deliver money, agreeing to anything.

This background was too terrifying!

As for Qiu Qi, she was also astonished into silence.

But the more astonishing Zhuang Xin's identity was, the more she felt that she was becoming unworthy of him.

Her unspoken affection for him over the years, she didn't know what to do now.

Only Zhuang Xin seemed to see what Qiu Qi was thinking and said with a smile, "Looking at you all, you seem to have a good grasp of fashion. I happen to want to start a clothing company. Are you interested in investing? If we grow and become strong in the future, you'll be one of the shareholders, and your achievements won't be too low!"

"Invest!"

The women were overjoyed. They could tell that Zhuang Xin was planning to help them.

Qiu Qi's eyes also lit up. She had always had this idea but lacked the capital to implement it.

If Zhuang Xin gave her this opportunity, perhaps one day she could become a boss herself, like Nie Han'er… becoming a powerful woman who dominated Juncheng!