Chapter 241 - 241 240 Delivering Money

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241: Chapter 240: Delivering Money 241: Chapter 240: Delivering Money Liu Hun hadn’t caught sight of Cai Yan and figured that this matter probably had nothing to do with her. It must be Qiao Guangbi who had taken the initiative to come by, as people tend to remember old debts when they’re poor. He was still dwelling on the money he had bet against Qiao Guangbi. If he could get that million, wouldn’t that plug the hole in the funds needed for road repairs? So, he enthusiastically invited Qiao Guangbi into his house. After a bit of small talk, Qiao Guangbi put down his teacup and said to Liu Hun with a chuckle, “Mr. Liu’s tea is still exceptional, ha ha ha...” Liu Hun smiled faintly, with a meaningful tone, “Boss Qiao, you surely didn’t make a special trip to my humble village just for tea.” Qiao Guangbi hurriedly waved his hands and with a serious face said, “Mr. Liu, you’re a man of great abilities. It might have been acceptable to call Wanbao Village a remote and poor place in the past, but not anymore. Now even my car can reach your doorstep.” He laughed again, then reached into his chest and pulled out a bank card, placing it on the table as he said to Liu Hun, “The PIN is six ones. Mr. Liu, a bet is a debt, and I, Qiao, am not one to renege on a bet. This money is rightfully yours.” Liu Hun had been itching for the money to put out the fires, so he didn’t beat around the bush with Qiao Guangbi and accepted the card eagerly. After securing the bank card, he asked Qiao Guangbi, “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Boss Qiao, where have you been making your fortune?” A multitude of intriguing expressions flashed across Qiao Guangbi’s face, like the changing faces of Sichuan opera. His gaze lingered on the floor for a long time, then slowly lifted to Liu Hun, his expression a mix of probing and smiling, as he said to Liu Hun, “I’ve run into some troubles recently. But as you know, I’m naturally inclined to gamble; there’s nothing I won’t bet on. I think this situation could also be turned into a game. I’m wondering if Mr. Liu might be interested?” Liu Hun had been watching for the slightest change in Qiao Guangbi’s face, and he felt he could almost predict the man was about to propose no small matter. “Let’s hear it.” “I’ve taken a liking to your ten percent shareholding in Hu Group,” Qiao Guangbi said intently, his eyes on Liu Hun like a hawk eyeing its prey. Liu Hun understood all too well what the stakes of Hu Group’s shares meant for him, but he was curious to see what Qiao Guangbi could offer and what the bet would be. So, he said to Qiao Guangbi, “So it seems Boss Qiao has already done your homework on me. What can you put on the table?” Qiao Guangbi pulled a stack of documents from his briefcase and said to Liu Hun, “I’ve heard some rumors about Mr. Liu wanting to enter into the entertainment industry. Here are forty-five percent of the shares in Dinghuang Entertainment, as well as the contracts of five top stars, including An Shixi. If you win, they’re all yours.” To be honest, when it came to the entertainment business, Liu Hun was as confused as a monk facing a two-dimensional problem. He simply couldn’t grasp it and had to ask Qiao Guangbi for some details. Qiao Guangbi did not beat around the bush; he explained the current state of the entertainment industry to Liu Hun, who finally understood. Tianxing Entertainment, where Shi Bi used to work, was the industry’s leading company, closely followed by others like Yao Shi, Dinghuang, and Hui Le. Among them, Dinghuang was unique; it was initially formed from a collection of well-known studios and, although it eventually became a unified and powerful group, the internal shareholding structure and the control of the artists were still distributed according to the original powerful studios. Therefore, if Liu Hun could win over Qiao Guangbi, he would not only control forty-five percent of Dinghuang’s shares and become the absolute largest shareholder, but he would also control dozens of highly sought-after stars. Qiao Guangbi’s proposal was very tempting to Liu Hun. If he could get a foot in the door of the entertainment industry, in time he might even be able to sign Shi Bi. The area in front of Wanbao Qingshui Gully and the nearby three villages could become an endless supply of raw materials, while the cosmetics and even the future luxury goods companies would become outlets to sell these top-tier materials, exponentially increasing their value. Perhaps these stars would be the perfect bridge. Liu Hun had considered the long-term development and future direction of the three villages. Now, Qiao Guangbi’s proposal seemed to offer him a glimpse of a bright path. He understood that even if the villages’ products were fantastic, they would still only be basic agricultural products. To turn them into top-tier luxury ingredients, there was a long way to go, and now was the time to lay out the groundwork! Praising one’s wares is all part of the trade, so Liu Hun decided to secure the stars who would become powerful promotional tools. Thus, he asked Qiao Guangbi, “What kind of bet are you thinking of this time, Boss Qiao?” “This time it’s not complicated, very simple! All Mr. Liu needs to do is to keep your village just as it is within three months.” Qiao Guangbi told Liu Hun, his smile bubbling up like fermenting dough, increasingly intense. Liu Hun was no fool; upon hearing Qiao Guangbi’s words he knew there was definitely a trap waiting for him. So, he asked Qiao Guangbi, “Does Boss Qiao have some information?” Qiao Guangbi twirled the Jade Bead in his hand, pretending quite a bit with Liu Hun, and after a long silence finally said, “No cub is got without entering the tiger’s den, Mr. Liu. Whatever you do comes with risks. Take some time to consider.” Knowing full well there’s a tiger in the mountains, he nonetheless set out toward Tiger Mountain! Liu Hun really wanted to see, with his current strength, who could possibly destroy Wanbao Village within three months! He simply didn’t believe it! He truly didn’t! “Smack!” Liu Hun slammed his hand on the table, radiating an imposing aura as he threw out a word to Qiao Guangbi— “Sign!” Of course, he’d eat the meat that came knocking on his door, but before opening his mouth, he had to check if his teeth and stomach were capable of handling it. Liu Hun understood this well enough. He hadn’t forgotten about the chemical crisis that had erupted in the previous village, and if something really did go awry with the village’s environment, handling it alone would be strenuous and likely to expose his superpower, so he turned his thoughts to Cai Yan! Just by coincidence, as soon as Liu Hun stepped out to find Cai Yan, he ran into another woman paying a visit. “Mayor Xiao, what brings you here?” Liu Hun looked at the person standing before him and suddenly felt something was amiss! The person in front of him lacked the authoritative presence typical of a seasoned politician, her eyes instead conveyed an approachable and gentle warmth. Slapping his forehead, Liu Hun chuckled embarrassingly and said, “Dean Xiao, just look at my eyesight, I can’t even tell people apart.” Indeed, the person standing before Liu Hun was not the mayor of Anchang County, but her younger sister Xiao Yanzhu. Today, the dean was dressed in a bohemian style with a flowing dress and a large straw hat, resembling the dandelions blooming in springfields—so beautiful and soft, one could hardly resist getting closer and endearingly blown under her skirt, lifting her off her feet. Xiao Yanzhu giggled sneakily, her expression was one of having successfully played a little trick—something that could never appear on Xiao Yanzi’s face. She flashed her usual gentle smile at Liu Hun and said, “Sorry for bothering you again, Mr. Liu.” Liu Hun had intended to invite Xiao Yanzhu inside, but recalling her last visit, he said, “If it’s urgent, let’s talk in the car.” Xiao Yanzhu hadn’t expected Liu Hun to be so understanding and easily guess her thoughts. Delighted, she almost jumped for joy, then quickly told Liu Hun, “Let’s talk in the car then.” Once in the car, Liu Hun listened as Xiao Yanzhu explained in detail. He learned that Xiao Yanzhu was not only the dean of the hospital but also a professor at Imperial University’s Medical School. She’d recently run into trouble with her research on animal virus transmission and had thought of Liu Hun, who had repeatedly performed miracles, so she came to summon his help. While Liu Hun rode with Xiao Yanzhu to Imperial University in Yuhua City, on the other side of the city in a small coffee shop, two people scheming against him were meeting. In the private room at the far end of Qin Yuan Coffee House, sat a young-looking man with an anxiety he couldn’t hide—Yang Guang’s loyal lackey, Dong Peng! Dong Peng’s original plan was to have Chen Yuanxin secretly film Liu Hun and then ruin his reputation, thereby sabotaging his endeavors. Unexpectedly, Chen Yuanxin had just gotten in touch with Li Tianyang and then met an inexplicable end! “A dead chicken still leaves a tuft of feathers,” but Chen Yuanxin hadn’t left anything behind. He’d pulled strings to inquire at the city police department, only to hear that Wang Bing from the criminal investigation division, who was in charge of the case, was going crazy as he hadn’t turned up a damn thing. Just as Dong Peng was at his wits’ end and unsure how to report to his boss Yang Guang, the mysterious person he had dealt with before suddenly got in touch. This took Dong Peng by surprise, as he was fully aware of this mysterious person’s capabilities. To think that the old hunting rifle could still shoot new birds, why isn’t he here yet? Dong Peng glanced at his watch, growing anxious when the door to the private room opened. He looked up, saw the person, and his face broke into a smile, “You’re here!” The visitor smiled amicably and after closing the door, he casually took a seat opposite Dong Peng. “Boss Qiao! I’ve been waiting for you a long time,” Dong Peng said to the person in front of him with a smile. Taking off his sunglasses, the somewhat aged man gave a slight smile—it was Qiao Guangbi himself! “Traffic jam! Ah yes, the congestion on the fifth ring road is relentless. I bet someday they’ll extend it to the seventh ring, and what then? It has two more rings than the fifth, ha! That should fix the traffic, right?” Qiao Guangbi said, barely suppressing a chuckle, trying to lighten the mood, his eyes, however, maintaining their sharpness. Cunning fox, someone who cracks jokes while wielding a cleaver—an individual who demands both money and life. Dong Peng thought to himself that dealing with such a person required an extra ounce of caution. His face still beaming, he said, “You’re quite the humorist, Boss Qiao! Wondering where you’ve been making a fortune, I haven’t heard from you for so long, I thought you’d forgotten about me.”

Chapter 241 - 241 240 Delivering Money

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