“Xiao Shui, the money has been transferred!”
Xiao Shuang excitedly checked the bank’s successful transfer notification several times before showing it to everyone. After following Huang Yatou for so many years and witnessing numerous grand scenes, handling billions of funds, this one billion yuan profit had been the easiest and most thrilling yet.
Making a hundred million just by drinking water? It sounded absolutely incredible!
Upon hearing the news, everyone was thrilled.
“Brother, don’t forget me next time there’s such a party!”
Shui Miao had no intention of lingering around and walked up to Qian Dashao, patted his shoulder, smirked coldly, and turned directly to leave the villa.
Zhang Hanya and the others quickly followed him out.
Manager Gao looked at the bill and said to the stunned Qian Dashao, “Master Qian, that bottle of vodka will be charged to Han’s account. Your total consumption this time was three million and twenty thousand. After a discount, we’ll make it two million even. The card you just used has no balance left, so…”
“…”
Qian Dashao instinctively checked his pockets and looked at everyone.
The group of students who had feasted for free quickly rushed out like a tide, fearing that Qian Dashao wouldn’t be able to pay the bill.
“Damn it, this isn’t water they’re drinking. Why could they consume so much?”
Liu Hai, having lost all his money, was unwillingly bitter. He tasted the last few drops left in a glass but immediately needed water to rinse his mouth and tears streamed down his eyes from the burning sensation.
Shui Miao had anticipated they would taste it, so he was well-prepared.
On the way to the hotel lobby, Shui Miao remained silent.
Chen Meiling and the others, however, whispered excitedly among themselves.
As they approached the hotel lobby, Shui Miao stopped and quietly said, “Earlier, to lure Han Baisheng into the trap, I put your names on the bet, which was a thoughtless decision. I’m sorry, everyone. This one billion is rightfully yours; you can divide it among yourselves later. Starting now, don’t say anything. I’ll try to change the gambling method with them so it won’t involve you. When Lin Xue arrives, be cautious on your way back to avoid falling into their trap.”
“Xiao Shui, don’t worry. Although Huang Jie isn’t here, I can still mobilize the people from the Sanzhu Gang. I’ll make a call to send some people over, just in case.”
Xiao Shuang thought Shui Miao’s warning was important and immediately took out his phone to call a leader from the Sanzhu Gang.
“No need. Let my dad bring the SWAT team instead.”
Zhang Hanya smiled and called her father.
It seemed his concern had been unnecessary, and Shui Miao couldn’t help but relax a bit.
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The lobby of Sanya Grand Hotel was enormous, covering several thousand square meters.
The several beauties Han Baisheng had brought along were still there, but Han Baisheng himself wasn’t.
Seeing Shui Miao come upstairs, Han Baisheng’s secretary immediately approached, “Mr. Shui, hello. Our boss has gone out to greet some distinguished guests. He asked me to welcome you first. Please follow me; there are some matters we need to discuss.”
This secretary appeared eloquent and capable.
Just as Shui Miao was about to speak, Chen Meiling said, “Since your boss isn’t here, what right do you, just a secretary, have to talk to our boss? If you have anything to say, tell me. I’m our boss’s secretary.” Chen Meiling was very familiar with such tactics. She thought Han Baisheng was deliberately elevating his status by not showing up himself and instead sending his secretary to extract information from Shui Miao, then tailoring his approach accordingly.
The secretary awkwardly looked at Shui Miao.
Shui Miao raised his hand and playfully pulled a listening device from the secretary’s face, crushing it on the spot and throwing it into a nearby trash can. “Sister Meiling, she’s just an employee; don’t be too hard on her. If I take over Han Baisheng’s company, I’ll even hire her as my secretary. Not only that, but I’ll also raise her salary tenfold.” Although Shui Miao was only twenty years old, his scheming and depth of mind were extremely mature. This move was a deliberate attempt to win her over. As he spoke, Shui Miao secretly slipped a wad of cash into the secretary’s pocket and whispered softly, “A little token of appreciation. Whatever Han Baisheng pays you, I’ll give you ten times that amount. After the mission is completed, I’ll even give you a large supermarket.”
Hearing this, the young secretary felt a rush of excitement. She instinctively touched her collar, realizing the listening device Han had placed there was already gone. She then felt her pocket and noticed the added bulk of a thick stack of cash. Judging by the thickness, it was at least five or six thousand yuan.
“There are still his people over there. I can only warn you this much: the documents Han Baisheng brought are fake. Even if you win, you won’t gain control of his assets because Mayor Qiao of Zhonghai accepted a significant bribe from him!” The secretary, quick-witted, immediately lowered her voice and divulged intelligence to Shui Miao.
A large supermarket worth no less than fifty million!
The secretary wasn’t stupid; this risk was worth taking.
Shui Miao furrowed his brow and licked his lips, “How large was the bribe?”
“At least fifty million!”
The secretary made a gesture and, without further ado, turned around, maintaining a smile as she led everyone to sit down on nearby sofas.
Dozens of meters away, several beauties Han Baisheng had brought along approached.
They all carried listening devices, but this couldn’t fool Shui Miao.
Important information had already been obtained. Shui Miao whispered a few words to Xiao Shuang, instructing her to chat casually with the secretary.
Then, Shui Miao stood up, pulling Chen Meiling aside, “Sis, do you know Mayor Qiao of Zhonghai City?”
“I do. He’s a big corrupt official with an enormous appetite!” Chen Meiling looked toward the hotel entrance and saw a man in a jacket and sunglasses walking in. “Look, that’s Mayor Qiao Tianpeng of Zhonghai City in plainclothes. I’ve met him before. Generally speaking, he appears calm and generous on the outside, very amiable, but extremely greedy inside.”
“Perfect. That’s exactly what I need from him.”
Shui Miao smiled faintly, “I’ll go talk to him.”
“Okay, but how do you plan to approach him?” Chen Meiling was somewhat worried about Shui Miao.
Shui Miao directly responded with “Say whatever needs to be said,” and then walked straight toward Mayor Qiao. Mayor Qiao strode quickly toward the elevator, and Shui Miao hurriedly ran up and called out, “Uncle Zhao, what a coincidence; you’re here too?”
Mayor Qiao was taken aback and looked around before pointing at himself, “Are you calling me?”
Shui Miao smiled slightly, approached Mayor Qiao, and lowered his voice, “Mayor Qiao, let’s not beat around the bush. I’m the one who’s going to gamble Han Baisheng’s fortune away. The reason he invited you here is actually because of me. I won’t hide anything from you, Mayor. I actually have a vendetta with him over my father’s death. If I win today, I only ask that you uphold justice for me. At that time, I’ll offer half of Han Baisheng’s large supermarkets as a tribute to you. My words are my bond; I won’t go back on them.”
Before Mayor Qiao could respond, Shui Miao took a couple of steps back, bowed slightly, and said apologetically, “Sorry, sorry. I must have mistaken you for my Uncle Zhao.”
After saying this, Shui Miao turned and walked toward Chen Meiling.
When Mayor Qiao saw Chen Meiling, he immediately recognized her. He knew she was a businesswoman who operated a large mall directly opposite the Zhonghai Chamber of Commerce. Seeing this young man with Chen Meiling, he found Shui Miao’s words somewhat credible. Mayor Qiao furrowed his brow and walked into the elevator. He had nothing to lose by simply being fair, and he might end up receiving more than twenty large supermarkets—assets worth over one billion yuan!
At the thought of such a fortune, Mayor Qiao’s heart could no longer remain calm.
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