Chapter 237 - 228: Bribery

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Chapter 237: Chapter 228: Bribery"Alright, no problem with that. Regarding Eldest Young Master Chen’s capabilities, that’s naturally beyond question. No need for any asset proof. I’ll just write you a certificate, and you can submit a five million deposit." Vice Director Zhang said, picking up a pen to write a line on a form before stamping it. "Hehe, thank you very much, Vice Director Zhang." Chen Shiwei smiled and said. "Here, this is a copy of my asset proof." Lin Mu handed over a pre-prepared copy of asset proof to Zhang Liugen. Zhang Liugen frowned slightly, a bit puzzled, "Aren’t you two together?" "Damn, this fat pig thought he was Chen Shiwei’s bodyguard. What a snobbish jerk!" Lin Mu was displeased, cursing quietly, but still managed to smile at Zheng Haonan, "No!" "Hehe, Director Zhang, you misunderstood. This is Lin Mu, the fiancé of Su’s Great Enterprise’s President Sophie." As Chen Shiwei introduced them, he secretly laughed in his heart. Sophie’s reputation was widespread, so naturally, her fiancé wouldn’t be simple either. Zhang Liugen’s attitude towards Lin Mu made a 180-degree turn, "Hehe, so it’s President Su’s fiancé. I’m truly sorry, don’t take offense!" "Hehe, Director Zhang, what are you saying? How could I possibly blame you!" Lin Mu smiled and responded. "Alright then, I’ll issue you a certificate now." Zhang Liugen smiled, issuing Lin Mu a certificate, and likewise stamped it. "Eldest Young Master Chen, Young Master Lin, we have already entrusted South Asia Company with full authority to handle this auction. You can go there to register." Zhang Liugen said. "In that case, we’ll take our leave first." Chen Shiwei got up and said, leaving the office with Lin Mu. Just as they opened the office door, Han Si Hai led the Poisonous Snake Four Brothers toward them. Lin Mu exchanged a glance with them, and both sides passed by each other. Han Si Hai and his entourage entered the office! Lin Mu couldn’t be bothered with them and exited the City Hall with Chen Shiwei, while Han Si Hai led the Poisonous Snake Four Brothers into Zhang Liugen’s office. Han Si Hai laughed heartily, a signature move, as Zhang Liugen smiled and greeted him. Being one of the three major families in Wancheng, they were all significant figures, so Zhang Liugen naturally extended a warm welcome. "Director Zhang, long time no see!" Han Si Hai shook hands with Zhang Liugen with a smile. "Hehe, Eldest Young Master Han, it’s been a while!" Zhang Liugen replied with a smile, "Come, have a seat over here." Han Si Hai smiled and took a seat, "Director Zhang, you should know my purpose for coming today. I’m very interested in the auction of Kangyu Foot Bath City." "Hehe, Kangyu Foot Bath City is quite a lucrative piece of meat. Who wouldn’t want a share of it? But with Eldest Young Master Han’s capabilities, there should be no problem." Zhang Liugen smiled. "I know that, which is why I’m here to see you." Han Si Hai smiled and gestured to Jue Qing with a look. Jue Qing understood and nodded, taking out a pile of cash from the bag, roughly ten thousand. "Eldest Young Master Han, what’s this..." Zhang Liugen glanced at the money on the table, naturally understanding the implication, but pretended not to. "Hehe, Director Zhang, I need a bit of help from you. Please consider this as a little gift for tea, just a small token of my regard. Don’t find it too little!" Han Si Hai chuckled. Zhang Liugen naturally couldn’t be swayed by money; after so many years in office, he understood what’s at stake. Especially now, with the newly appointed central chief secretary enforcing strict law, who knows how many unrepentant corrupt officials have been taken down. So now when receiving gifts, one must be careful not to fall into a trap accidentally. Even though his position is not high, it had been a gradual climb. Proceedings are fine, but the severity of matters must be discerned. "Hehe, Eldest Young Master Han, you’re really considerate. What might it be that you need?" Zhang Liugen didn’t take the money. The reasoning was simple: small matters could be done, but for big ones, naturally not. After all, Zhang Liugen knew what weighed heavier, his future or ten thousand bucks. Of course, for Zhang Liugen, who’s fond of money like life itself, ten thousand wasn’t a small amount. Moreover, it involved nothing more than a few words, not anything illegal, so it wouldn’t attract the attention of the disciplinary committee. "Actually, it’s nothing major. I just want a copy of the list of participants registered for the auction." Han Si Hai smiled. This auction’s participant list was confidential. High-ranking officials wanted to prevent vicious competition since Kangyu Foot Bath City is a lucrative piece of meat everyone desires. If the list were public, who wouldn’t make minor moves? Maintaining secrecy was a way to protect those attending the auction. "Eldest Young Master Han, the auction list is confidential. Revealing it might not be appropriate, right?" Zhang Liugen still smiled at Han Si Hai. "Hehe, I’ll double it. How about twenty thousand for that list?" Han Si Hai said straightforwardly. S~eaʀᴄh the NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Someone like Han Si Hai was determined to get that list. Wancheng has many wealthy people, and many love to join in the fun. To avoid inflating prices unnecessarily, Han Si Hai would need to intervene, excluding others, which would reduce costs significantly. Han Si Hai’s calculation was astute; a mere twenty thousand was nothing! Zhang Liugen signaled Jue Qing to take out another pile of cash from the bag. Twenty thousand is no small temptation for anyone, equaling several years of salary and funds. Besides, this was a trivial matter, so Zhang Liugen feigned difficulty, though he was delighted inside. "Director Zhang, consider this twenty thousand as a token for our friendship. I’m very fond of making friends. What do you think, Director Zhang?" Han Si Hai smiled. Zhang Liugen tapped his chin. After all, Han Si Hai was part of one of Wancheng’s three major families. His strength was unquestionable. Since the words were spoken to this extent, it wouldn’t be polite to refuse. Of course, the earlier considerations were nothing; that twenty thousand was the real reason. In this world, only money is genuine; everything else is just words! "Alright, since Eldest Young Master Han is so forthright, I will accept your friendship!" Zhang Liugen agreed enthusiastically. After all, it was just a list, nothing illegal. "Haha, Director Zhang, you’re indeed straightforward!" Han Si Hai laughed, getting the list made things much easier for him. He was determined to get Kangyu Foot Bath City! Zhang Liugen quickly brought up the registration and printed a list from the computer, featuring all of Wan’s upper-class figures. After obtaining the list, Han Si Hai bid farewell to Zhang Liugen and returned to the Han Family Mansion, sitting in the grand hall’s boss chair. Upon looking at the list, Lin Mu and Chen Shiwei’s names stood out prominently!

Chapter 237 - 228: Bribery

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