I'm Here for the Money

"Brother Zhuang, I looked over your construction blueprints. I have to say, after working in real estate for so long, this was the first time I had seen plans so exquisite, comprehensive, and brimming with fresh ideas." Once they were inside, Zhu Zuo could not help praising him.

"Thank you for the compliment, Brother Zhu." Zhuang Xin smiled.

As for Zhuang Wanshu, she merely assumed Zhu Zuo was being polite and did not take it to heart.

Little did she know that Zhu Zuo genuinely admired Zhuang Xin's blueprints. Everything he had said earlier was the truth.

These really were the most exquisite and complete blueprints he had ever seen, with all sorts of novel architectural designs appearing one after another.

If not for the wealth of experience possessed by his construction crew, they might not have been able to meet the requirements laid out in Zhuang Xin's plans.

At Zhu Zuo's invitation, they toured the many rooms on the top floor. Fitness, leisure, swimming, and entertainment facilities were all available. After making a round, Zhuang Xin realized that his big brother truly had high standards for where he stayed.

And this was only the top floor where Zhu Zuo occasionally rested for a while. What would Zhu Zuo's home be like?

"Alright, General Manager Zhu, it's getting late. How about we sign the contract first?" Zhuang Wanshu had not forgotten why they had come. No matter how good their relationship was, they could not waste time like this.

"Alright!"

Zhu Zuo did not refuse. After Zhuang Wanshu took out the contract, he merely glanced over it a few times before signing his name.

Once Zhuang Xin signed as well, there were two copies, one for each side.

"Zhuang Xin, transfer the money to General Manager Zhu." Zhuang Wanshu patted Zhuang Xin's pocket. She knew he did not have much money, and that he had even sold a plot of land to Nie Han'er. That was why she had specifically taken one billion from Great Grandfather and given it to Zhuang Xin.

That money was enough to cover all the expenses of building the Summer Resort.

However, Zhuang Xin's bank card had been borrowed by Zhuang Tong. Fortunately, he could still afford a mere one billion.

Nodding, Zhuang Xin used the computer to transfer the money to Zhu Zuo. After receiving it, Zhu Zuo smiled faintly. "I said earlier that I would invite Brother Zhuang to dinner. It happens to be mealtime, so let's go downstairs together."

With Zhu Zuo leading the way, everyone went downstairs. Under Secretary Lin's arrangements, they arrived at a restaurant downstairs. The moment they entered, the lobby manager recognized Zhu Zuo and hurried over. "General Manager Zhu! What brings you here? Please come in. Our boss instructed us that whenever you come by, all expenses are on the house."

Zhu Zuo waved his hand. "If it's free, how can I be the host? I'm treating my little brother to dinner this time. Charge us as usual."

"This..." The lobby manager pondered for a moment and absentmindedly looked at Zhuang Xin. Who could this be, for General Manager Zhu to personally name him as his guest? Unfortunately, he did not recognize Zhuang Xin. He could only remember his appearance and smile. "Alright, General Manager Zhu has the final say."

He then led them to the luxurious private room at the very back. Before long, countless dishes were brought to the table...

Just as the dishes were being served, a red-haired punk girl in the hotel corridor stared at Zhuang Xin as he entered the private room, gritting her teeth. "I finally found you. You caused my brother to become seriously ill and bedridden, left him unable to rise after his stroke. I said I wouldn't let you off!"

With that, she walked out. A crowd of reporters had long been waiting outside.

"When I go in later, follow behind me. Make sure to get close-ups. Whether it's Zhuang Xin or anyone else, get clear shots of all of them."

"Alright! Don't worry, Miss Ning. Our editor-in-chief once recognized our talent, and this time he contacted quite a few colleagues who made their fortunes exposing big shots. These people are famous for not being afraid of trouble. We'll definitely get justice for you!" The reporters laughed behind her, cameras in hand.

Of course, they were not helping Ning Lingling for free. Ning Lingling had sold all her family's properties and used 3.8 million to gather these people!

All so that Zhuang Xin would be utterly disgraced!

She had a complete plan and a way to carry it out. This time, she would make sure Zhuang Xin could never recover and that his name would be dragged through the mud.

"Where's the person who agreed to betray my brother for Zhuang Xin? Bring him over. Let him go in later and demand money from Zhuang Xin! He still hasn't paid the ten million, has he? Hehe..."

Ning Lingling swept aside her crimson hair, her eyes filled with venom.

At the urging of the reporters beside her, the traitor who had previously helped Zhuang Xin post a video clearing his name was a member of one of Ningbo's teams.

"Get ready. Everyone, go in together!"

With Ning Lingling's shout, the Hu Tao who had been bought off by Zhuang Xin charged ahead.

And Ning Lingling's new boyfriend.

Hu Tao had originally planned to flee far away once he got Zhuang Xin's money.

Who knew that not long ago, Ning Lingling would suddenly tell him that she was pregnant, and that it was Hu Tao's child.

Hu Tao, who still had some feelings for Ning Lingling, felt pity for her. When he thought that the person he had harmed was his child's uncle, his own wife's brother, he was filled with regret!

Even if he had told the truth, and Zhuang Xin really was innocent...

Still, 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 gazed lovingly at Ning Lingling, then clenched his fists, summoned his courage, and rushed into the room where Zhuang Xin and the others were.

"Zhuang Xin!"

The instant Hu Tao rushed in, his eyes fell on Zhuang Xin. He shouted, "Manager Zhuang..." But after entering, his tone became much more timid. Swallowing hard, he said, "Manager Zhuang, do... do you remember me?"

"You are?" Zhuang Xin looked at Hu Tao strangely, unable to recognize him for the moment.

Hu Tao hurriedly explained, "I'm the member of Ningbo's team you had post a video last time to help clear your name."

"Oh, oh, oh..." Zhuang Xin remembered. Back then, he really had bought off one of Ningbo's subordinates at the price of ten million.

Tomorrow had originally been the agreed-upon day for payment. He had not expected Hu Tao to come himself.

"Hehe, Manager Zhuang, I really had no choice but to come this time. Look... could you give me that ten million now? I... I urgently need it."

This time, they had come not only to ruin Zhuang Xin's reputation, but also to take the ten million, so that he and Ning Lingling could live without worries. Then they would take her brother Ningbo away from Juncheng and return to their hometown to live.

"Understood." Zhuang Xin thought Hu Tao did not trust him and wanted the money early. Seeing that the uproar over the matter had mostly passed, he did not think much of it and took out his phone to transfer the money to Hu Tao.

Hu Bo watched Zhuang Xin operate his phone, excitement flashing in his eyes. Once the money arrived, the people outside would charge in!

Then they would capture Zhuang Xin's ugly side on camera, while Hu Bo displayed the ten million in his hand before the cameras.

That way, once the video was exposed, people who did not know the truth would immediately believe that Zhuang Xin had paid for false testimony, bribed someone close to Ningbo, and driven Ningbo into a stroke!

With everyone's hatred of the rich, along with the "evidence," Zhuang Xin would immediately become a target of attack once again!

"Is it done, Manager Zhuang..." Hu Tao clutched his phone excitedly, waiting for the text message... waiting for the notification that the money had arrived. He was waiting for the moment it came, so he could immediately let the people outside enter!

"It's done!"

Zhuang Xin answered, and moments later, the notification of the transfer arrived.

Hu Tao trembled with excitement and muttered under his breath, "It worked. Once the money reaches my account, he can forget about taking it back! It's time to let the people outside come in!"