I'm Here To Collect Money

"Brother Zhuang, I've looked over your blueprints. I have to say, after working in real estate for so long, this is the first time I've seen such exquisite, complete, and innovative plans," Zhu Zuo exclaimed in admiration after they entered.

"Thank you for the praise, Brother Zhu," Zhuang Xin replied with a smile.

Zhuang Wanshu, however, simply assumed Zhu Zuo was being polite and didn't pay much attention.

Little did she know, Zhu Zuo genuinely admired Zhuang Xin's blueprints, and everything he said was the truth.

These blueprints were indeed the most exquisite and complete he had ever seen, filled with an endless stream of novel architectural designs.

If not for his experienced construction team, he doubted they could even fulfill the requirements of Zhuang Xin's plans.

At Zhu Zuo's invitation, they toured the many rooms on the top floor. The facilities for fitness, leisure, swimming, and entertainment were all-encompassing. Zhuang Xin walked through, realizing how high his "big brother's" standards were for his living space.

This was just the top floor where Zhu Zuo occasionally took short breaks. What would his actual home be like?

"Alright, Manager Zhu, it's getting late. Why don't we sign the contract first?" Zhuang Wanshu hadn't forgotten the purpose of their visit. No matter how friendly they were, they couldn't waste time like this.

"Okay!"

Zhu Zuo didn't refuse. When Zhuang Wanshu produced the contract, he merely glanced at it a few times before signing his name.

After Zhuang Xin also signed, they each took one of the two copies.

"Zhuang Xin, transfer the money to Manager Zhu," Zhuang Wanshu patted Zhuang Xin's pocket. She knew he didn't have much money and had even sold a piece of land to Nie Han'er. This was why she had specifically gotten ten billion from Great Grandfather for Zhuang Xin.

This money was enough to cover all the expenses for building the Summer Resort.

However, Zhuang Xin's card had been borrowed by Zhuang Tong. Fortunately, he could still afford to pay ten billion.

Nodding, Zhuang Xin transferred the money to Zhu Zuo via his computer. After receiving the payment, Zhu Zuo smiled faintly, "I mentioned inviting Brother Zhuang to dinner earlier. It's about time for a meal, let's head down together."

Led by Zhu Zuo, everyone went downstairs and, under Secretary Lin's arrangement, arrived at a restaurant below. As soon as they entered, the lobby manager recognized Zhu Zuo and hurried over, "Manager Zhu! What brings you here? Please, come this way. Our boss instructed that any time you visit, all expenses will be waived."

Zhu Zuo waved his hand, "If you waive the bill, how can I be the host? I'm treating my little brother to a meal this time, so the bill is as usual."

"This…" The lobby manager pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhuang Xin dazedly. Who could it be that Manager Zhu would personally invite to a meal? Unfortunately, he didn't recognize Zhuang Xin and could only commit his appearance to memory. He smiled, "Alright, Manager Zhu, whatever you say."

He then led them into a luxurious private room at the very back. Shortly after, an abundance of food was brought to the table…

While everyone was being served, in the hotel corridor, a red-haired delinquent stared at Zhuang Xin as he entered the private room, gritting her teeth. "Finally found you! You made my brother fall gravely ill, unable to move. I swore I wouldn't let you get away with it!"

Saying that, she walked out. A group of reporters had already been waiting outside for a long time.

"When I go in later, you follow me. Make sure to get close-ups, of both Zhuang Xin and anyone else. Get clear shots of everyone."

"Yes! Miss Ning, don't worry. Our editor-in-chief has a great debt of gratitude towards us. We've contacted many peers who made their names by exposing prominent figures. These people are known for not fearing trouble, and they'll definitely give you what you want!" A group of reporters chuckled behind her, holding their cameras.

This time, of course, it wasn't a free service for Ning Lingling. She had sold all her family's properties and gathered these people with three million eight hundred thousand yuan!

The sole purpose was to ruin Zhuang Xin's reputation!

She had a complete plan and a method for its execution. This time, she was determined to ensure Zhuang Xin could never recover and would be infamous.

"Where is the person who agreed to Zhuang Xin's deal and betrayed my brother? Have him come over. He'll go in later and demand money from Zhuang Xin! Ten million, you haven't given it yet, right? Heh heh…"

Ning Lingling tossed her fiery red hair, her eyes filled with venom.

At the reporters' beckoning, the member of Ningbo's subordinate group who had previously helped Zhuang Xin by releasing the video clearing his name was brought forward.

"Get ready, everyone, let's go in together!"

As Ning Lingling shouted, 'Hu Tao,' who had been bribed by Zhuang Xin, was the first to rush forward.

And Ning Lingling's newly acquired boyfriend.

Originally, Hu Tao had planned to flee the country after receiving Zhuang Xin's money.

Who knew that just a few days ago, Ning Lingling suddenly told him she was pregnant, and it was his child.

This stirred a sense of pity in Hu Tao, who still had some feelings for Ning Lingling. Thinking that he had harmed the child's uncle, his wife's brother, he felt immense regret!

Even though what he said was the truth, and Zhuang Xin was indeed innocent…

But, after all, she was the mother of his child.

"Lingling, don't worry. Whether it's for you or for the child, I won't fail," Hu Tao looked at Ning Lingling affectionately, then clenched his fists, mustered his courage, and rushed into the room where Zhuang Xin and the others were.

"Zhuang Xin!"

As soon as Hu Tao burst in, he immediately fixed his gaze on Zhuang Xin and shouted, "Manager Zhuang…" But after entering, his tone became much more timid, and he swallowed, "Manager Zhuang, do… do you remember me?"

"Who are you?" Zhuang Xin looked at Hu Tao strangely, unable to recognize him at first.

Hu Tao quickly explained, "I'm the member from Ningbo's team that you asked to release the video to help clear your name last time."

"Oh, oh, oh…" Zhuang Xin remembered. He had indeed bribed a subordinate of Ningbo at the cost of ten million.

Tomorrow was the agreed-upon day to receive the payment, but he didn't expect Hu Tao to show up himself.

"Heh heh, Manager Zhuang, I really had no choice but to come this time. Look… could you give me the ten million now? I… I have an urgent need."

Their intention this time was not only to ruin Zhuang Xin's reputation but also to take the ten million so that he and Ning Lingling could leave Juncheng with her brother Ningbo and live peacefully in their hometown.

"Understood." Zhuang Xin thought Hu Tao was worried and wanted the money in advance. Seeing that the storm had mostly passed, he didn't think much of it and took out his phone to transfer the money to Hu Tao.

Hu Tao watched Zhuang Xin operating his phone, his eyes flashing with excitement. Once the money was in hand, the people outside would rush in!

Then they would film Zhuang Xin's disgrace. Hu Tao held up the ten million in his hand to the camera.

This way, once the video is exposed, those who don't know the truth will immediately assume Zhuang Xin paid for false testimony, forcing Ningbo into a stroke!

Fueled by the public's resentment towards the wealthy and the "evidence," Zhuang Xin would instantly become the target of attacks once again!

"Is it done, Manager Zhuang..." Hu Tao gripped his phone, excitedly waiting for the text message... waiting for the confirmation of the transfer. He was waiting; as soon as the notification arrived, he would immediately let the people outside in!

"It's done!"

Zhuang Xin replied, and moments later, the transfer confirmation arrived.

Hu Tao trembled with excitement, murmuring in a low voice, "It's done. Once the money is in, there's no way he can get it back! It's time to arrange for the people outside to come in!"

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