Miss Wang, who was on a blind date at table number 10, shook her head speechlessly as she watched Mr. Yang being besieged, thinking, "This guy is really a nut job, there's no need to act all high and mighty like this. A rideshare driver acting all pretentious? Let's see how you handle this mess now."
Her blind date, Zhang Long, saw Wang Jiayi's schadenfreude expression and smiled, asking, "Do you know that guy, Miss Wang?"
Wang Jiayi immediately put on a serious face and replied, "Don't mention it, I just came here in his rideshare. He's extremely rude, was talking on the phone while driving, arguing with his ex-girlfriend, and even used the excuse of a bad mood to threaten suicide. He scared me so much he wanted me to call him dad. Never been bullied like this in my life, I'm planning to report him after dinner."
Zhang Long, being a wealthy heir, actually looked down on ordinary girls like Wang Jiayi.
However, he had a good relationship with Wang Jiayi's boss, and it was out of respect for him that he came to meet her.
On the flip side, Wang Jiayi's boss also wanted to use her beauty to win Zhang Long's favor, hoping he would spend more at the store in the future.
All in all, it was a win-win blind date for all three parties.
Thanks to Wang Jiayi's beauty, Zhang Long developed a lustful intention.
He had no intention of marrying her, but a fling was certainly on the table.
It's like a certain tycoon everyone knows isn't going to marry those girls, yet they all get what they want together.
To quickly win Wang Jiayi's heart and reach a home run, Zhang Long decided to stand up for her.
"Outrageous, this guy's too much! Miss Wang, wait here, I'll get revenge for you right now." Zhang Long said indignantly, getting up and walking toward Mr. Yang.
Wang Jiayi worried they might fight, which would mean trouble for her, so she quickly chased after him.
"Buddy, Miss Wang just rode your rideshare here, and you bullied her, right?" Zhang Long asked angrily.
Mr. Yang nodded honestly and said, "Yeah! Any problem? Who are you?"
Zhang Long immediately replied, "I'm Zhang Long, Miss Wang's blind date."
"Oh? So what?" Mr. Yang asked disdainfully.
"Apologize to Miss Wang now, and call her auntie, then I'll let it go. Otherwise, I'll have you thrown out and never set foot in Peninsula Hotel again," Zhang Long said arrogantly.
Mr. Yang chuckled and said, "Wow, quite the bravado you have there. Who's your dad?"
Zhang Long proudly responded, "My dad is Zhang Wu, chairman of Sky Curtain Investment. We're negotiating with Peninsula Hotel Group for an investment. One word from me, and you'll be blacklisted, they won't dare deny it. After all, they desperately need our investment, and will definitely follow what I say."
Wang Jiayi suddenly found Zhang Long more pleasant because he seemed "close and easy to approach."
Peninsula Hotel Group is a listed company, and any investment must be approved by the shareholders' meeting.
Mr. Yang holds 28% of the shares, making him the second-largest shareholder of the group.
The largest shareholder is Peninsula Asset Management Company, holding 32.5% shares.
Without Mr. Yang's consent, even if Peninsula Asset Management agrees, the investment from Sky Curtain Investment in Peninsula Hotel Group will not pass.
Therefore, Mr. Yang has no reason to fear Zhang Long.
On the contrary, Zhang Long should be trying to curry favor with Mr. Yang.
Otherwise, if Mr. Yang votes against it at the shareholders' meeting, their family's company can forget about investing in Peninsula Hotel Group.
"I've heard of Sun Wu, but Zhang Wu is a first. Let's see you show me your real power, like that other rich guy," Mr. Yang said nonchalantly.
"Fine! I'll show you what a dead pig not fearing boiling water is like, just wait and see how you leave in disgrace!" Zhang Long angrily said.
At this moment, Manager Cheng Dawu arrived.
"Oh, President Li, how come you didn't call ahead when coming for a meal? I could have prepared in advance. Ah, isn't this Young Master Zhang? What's the occasion today? Both of you showing up at once really brings glory to our hotel," Manager Cheng said smiling.
The rich man, Li Cheng, laughed and said, "It's my girlfriend's birthday, decided to come here last minute. Besides, with our relationship, is it necessary to notify in advance? Anytime I come, I can always get a meal, right?"
Manager Cheng laughed heartily, saying, "No problem, President Li is right, treat this place like your own home."
Zhang Long, feeling very arrogant, said with a stern face, "I'm here for a blind date, but my date got bullied by this snob. I hope Manager Cheng can kick him out, I don't want to see him anymore."
The rich man, Li Cheng, quickly said, "This is my girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, and he's pestering her. You understand, right? If he stays, we can't have a peaceful meal. So, I hope Manager Cheng can kick him out. I'll cover his meal bill, just refund him."
Manager Cheng glanced at Mr. Yang, then put away his smile, and with a serious face, told Li Cheng and Zhang Long, "Li Cheng, Zhang Long, if you guys talk like this, I can't continue this anymore. I think you'd better leave and not eat here."
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Everyone was shocked and puzzled!
What's going on here?
The rich man, Li Cheng, quickly said, "Manager Cheng, did I hear you wrong? Haha... must have misheard."
Zhang Long was also shocked, saying, "Cheng Dawu, get your facts straight. Do you still want our family's investment?"
Manager Cheng scoffed and said, "Let me formally introduce, this is Mr. Yang Chen, our group's new second-largest shareholder. I was going to mediate, but since you're asking Mr. Yang to leave, I have no choice. Li Cheng, our partnership ends here. Zhang Long, the matter of your family investing in our group, I don't think it'll happen. I'm sure you won't get past Mr. Yang."
To become a manager, Cheng Dawu is naturally a seasoned old hand.
You can change suppliers at will, but the chance to please a second shareholder doesn't come often.
At this moment, a quick decision to perform well is the key to securing his position as manager.
Don't just look at Yang Chen as merely the second shareholder; he can still decide on the manager's position.
Moreover, for the company to accept funding from Sky Curtain Investment, it definitely requires Yang Chen's approval.
Zhang Long dares to offend Yang Chen, so their cooperation is bound to fall through.
Therefore, in summary, Cheng Dawu made the right choice by tightly hugging the second shareholder's leg.
Rich man Li Cheng swallowed and tentatively asked, "Manager Cheng, are you talking about the second shareholder? Who? Him?"
Cheng Dawu nodded and said, "Otherwise, who? You?"
Zhang Long hurriedly asked, "Are you mistaken? He's just a ride-share driver."
Cheng Dawu: "It must be Mr. Yang experiencing life; you really thought he was just a ride-share driver? The group's headquarters just issued Mr. Yang's photo, notifying every store manager to know Mr. Yang. I definitely won't mistake him. Tomorrow, when the market closes, we'll announce it. The envelope beside Mr. Yang is a proprietary one from the Peninsula Hotel, and what's inside should be materials like proof of equity. Mr. Yang, am I right?"
Yang Chen chuckled appreciatively, nodded, and said, "Manager Cheng has a clear understanding; I am optimistic about your future development in the group."
Receiving praise from the second shareholder, Cheng Dawu immediately felt elated.
Li Cheng was shocked; this is bad, offended the investor dad.
Zhao Feifei and Chen Xinyi were equally shocked; they hadn't heard that Yang Chen was a shareholder of Peninsula Hotel.
At this moment, Zhang Long's face changed drastically; offending Yang Chen, their family's investment in Peninsula Hotel Group might be doomed.
If he ruined this matter, his dad would definitely thrash him.
Wang Jiayi looked puzzled; why would the second shareholder of Peninsula Hotel drive for a ride-share company?
Could it really be a wealthy second-generation experiencing life?
No wonder he talks so arrogantly.
It's natural for a wealthy second-generation to be a little arrogant; otherwise, what's the difference from ordinary people?
With this thought, Wang Jiayi instantly felt that the matter of Yang Chen forcing her to call him dad earlier was nothing, and she even thought this man was so mischievous, she really liked him.
Look, the change in women is so subtle; she will find reasons to change her opinion about someone.
Cheng Dawu quickly bowed to Yang Chen and said, "Thank you, Mr. Yang, for your support. Sorry for making you unhappy during your first dining experience here. Are you satisfied with my handling? If you have any special requests, you can tell me, and I will do my utmost to meet your expectations."
Yang Chen chuckled and said, "Manager Cheng performed excellently, quite to my liking. Then kick them out along with these diners, just those few. They mocked me just now, and I don't want to see them within the Peninsula Hotel's premises anymore. If compensation is involved, I'll bear it; just have them leave immediately."
Cheng Dawu quickly nodded and said, "I'll handle it immediately! Our hotel can afford a little compensation; no need for Mr. Yang to spend a penny. You all heard clearly, right? Leave now, and your bill is on us. If you don't leave the Peninsula Hotel premises within five minutes, our security will assist you. We're giving you dignity now; don't force yourself into indignity! If you think our service is bad, or our store is big and bullies customers, these are consequences of your own making!"
Those few women were dumbfounded.
They were all blaming themselves for what they did; how could they say those things to the second boss of the Peninsula Hotel?
As it's commonly known, boxers have no principles.
Their standard of action is whether it benefits them.
As long as it's beneficial to them, they can be shameless.
If it's not beneficial, any bizarre behavior is possible.
"Oh dear, handsome, you're mistaken. We were talking about that shameless greasy uncle earlier."
"Right! And you, woman, do you even have foresight? He loved you for six years, and you dumped him for an old man. Are you still a human?"
"I've seen many scumbags, but it's the first time seeing someone as low as you. Can you have some ambition? Abandon such a handsome and wealthy first love for a greasy uncle. What are you thinking?"
"Aren't you leaving yet? We're showing you dignity now; don't demean yourself! Does the handsome guy really have to call security to get you out?"
"You're bringing disgrace to women! No wonder there are so many insults online about women being gold diggers; with women like you, how can they not curse us?"
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Zhao Feifei looked ashen, feeling weak in her legs, and then collapsed to the ground.
Look at what she has done.
A wealthy boyfriend of six years abandoned, turning to an old man who relies on her first love's charity. How much water has to be in her brain to do this?
So, does this mean she's pushing away her identity as a rich wife with her own hands?
What to do?
Is it still time to admit mistakes and apologize?