130: Chapter 128: None of My Business 130: Chapter 128: None of My Business “Zhang’s plagiarism scandal is too big to ignore, everything about it screams scandal,” one commented.
“What exactly happened just now, does anyone know?” another asked.
Zhang Guoli and Lu Xi, although they had left in a hurry, left behind a bubbling scene of discussion.
Zhang Guoli is known in the media circles as the king of plagiarism, and Lu Xi is a female star who rose to fame through various plagiarisms.
The duo had initially stolen the limelight and captured all the media’s attention.
With this latest stunt, it naturally made the audience both laugh and feel perplexed.
“Sister Xinxin,” Liu Shanshan called out.
Zhao Xinxin looked towards Tangyu, as if trying to discern something from his expression.
“Sister Xinxin, why are you staring at me like that?
I’m going to feel embarrassed,” Tangyu joked.
Zhao Xinxin glared at Tangyu and said, “You have such thick skin, do you even know how to spell embarrassed?
Was what just happened related to you?”
“How could that be, Sister Xinxin?
That’s a huge misunderstanding!
My skin is very thin, and Shanshan can testify to that,” Tangyu acted as if he didn’t hear Zhao Xinxin’s latter question.
Liu Shanshan said, “I don’t know anything, don’t drag me into this.”
Zhao Xinxin looked intently at Tangyu, and seeing that he was dodging her question, her suspicions increased.
She had seen Tangyu collide with Zhang Guoli just earlier, and knowing Tangyu, she was sure it was intentional.
With his skills, it was impossible for him to be unsteady.
Thus, it must have been Tangyu causing mischief.
However, this also pleased Zhao Xinxin, as she had never liked Zhang Guoli.
“I still have things to handle, you go back first.
Take my car.
If I need you to pick me up later tonight, I’ll call you,” Zhao Xinxin dropped the line and turned away again.
Tangyu, not keen to stay longer, said, “Shanshan, are you full?
If so, let’s head out.”
“Yes, I’m full, then let’s go.
I don’t like staying here much either,” Liu Shanshan responded.
Upon leaving the hotel, the two walked towards the parking lot and were suddenly surrounded by four burly men.
Tangyu was not surprised at the sight of these men; without guessing, he knew they were Zhang Guoli’s men.
Having faced such a loss of face, if Zhang Guoli could bear it, he wouldn’t be Zhang Guoli.
Moreover, Zhang wasn’t foolish; he must have suspected Tangyu had tampered with something, so as soon as they came out, they were surrounded by four bodyguards.
Tangyu was unfazed.
Liu Shanshan, however, pressed herself against Tangyu, the fear apparent as she clutched his arms for a sense of security.
“Who are you, and what do you want?” Liu Shanshan asked.
The four bodyguards lingered their gaze on Liu Shanshan for a while, each of them revealing a lewd smile laden with disrespect.
“Little beauty, this doesn’t concern you.
Move aside lest we accidentally hurt you,” one muscular bodyguard said, his lip curling into a cold smirk, looking at Tangyu with disdain.
Although Liu Shanshan was fearful, she wasn’t scared off and didn’t leave Tangyu’s side.
Tangyu glanced at the men and said, “What, isn’t your boss just in the car?
Is he that ashamed to show himself?”
“Shut up.
Boy, is it your place to speak?
Come with us quietly, or you’re going to regret it,” one bodyguard barked.
“Humph, whatever you have to say, say it here.
I don’t know you guys, and I’m not going with you.
Besides, I’m busy now, so speak up or leave me alone,” Tangyu smiled faintly, clearly unconcerned by the bodyguard’s threat.
“You’ve got guts, looking for trouble,” the four bodyguards were furious, and as no one dared to defy their boss so openly before, they reached out to grab Tangyu.
Right then, a voice came from behind, “Stop!”
A chillingly stern Zhang Guoli walked down, and two bodyguards stepped aside.
Zhang’s sinister gaze fixed on Tangyu with almost a predatory hunger.
Zhang really wished he could flay Tangyu alive, having been repeatedly thwarted by him.
“Young man, it’s good to be fierce, but there’s a limit, or there won’t be a good ending,” Zhang Guoli said.
Tangyu snorted, “Whether I have a good ending isn’t for you to worry about, Mr.
Zhang.
Too much meddling isn’t always good, especially for someone of your age.
Thinking too much can shorten your life.”
“Damn it, you’re courting death!” Zhang Guoli was furious, and his four bodyguards exploded with rage.
Zhang Guoli’s eyes sparkled sharply, and he couldn’t help but laugh, “Interesting, indeed interesting.
It has been a long time since anyone dared to speak to me like that, especially a young person like you.
They say the calf does not fear the tiger, and it seems true.
Young man, I actually admire your capabilities and your courage, being the first one who dares to oppose me on every occasion.
To have the ability to oppose me time and again, and still stand in front of me unscathed, you are also the first.
Why go to such lengths working for others?
Should I say you are too confident, or too full of yourself?”
“Humph, say whatever you want, I’m just doing what I feel needs to be done,” Tangyu retorted, locking eyes with Zhang Guoli.
“The incident just now, that was your doing, right?” Zhang Guoli said coldly.
Tangyu glanced at Zhang Guoli, indeed an extraordinary character, aware it was his doing.
However, it wasn’t the time for battle, so Tangyu lightly smiled and replied, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Many people saw clearly just now, it was your someone who tripped and fell onto me, making me accidentally bump into you, just spilling some drinks on you.
Is it necessary to be so petty?”
“Don’t play dumb with me, you know what I mean,” Zhang Guoli said.
Tangyu shook his head and responded, “I’m sorry, but I really don’t know.
What does it have to do with me?
Don’t just push everything onto others.
Don’t make baseless accusations.
Hmm, this phrase, I seem to recall you saying it before.”
“Haha.” Zhang Guoli could not help but laugh again, indeed he had said those words.
He suddenly found himself liking Tangyu, admiring this young man who had a bit of his own style in handling things.
Very capable, courageous, and smart.
Such talent, if he could work for him, that would be great.
At that moment, Zhang Guoli was indeed thinking of pulling Tangyu to his side.
Zhang Guoli said, “Alright, let bygones be bygones, I won’t elaborate further.
Young man, I truly admire you a bit now.
You are just an intern at Xinxin Culture and Art, right?
I think that’s too modest for someone of your talents.
I admire talents like you, and if you are willing, come to my company, I’ll directly offer you a managerial position.
For the time being, it’s roughly equivalent to your current director level, and you would also be one of the key leaders in the company.
At least salary wise, it will definitely be higher than your current director at Xinxin Culture and Art.
How about that?
I am absolutely sincere.
Just come over, and I will sign a five-year contract with you immediately.
If you breach the contract, I will pay you five years’ salary, which amounts to at least a million.”
Tangyu looked at this old fox, Zhang Guoli, not expecting him to change his tune so fast.
Just earlier, he was confrontational, almost as if he wanted to skin him alive, and now he wanted to recruit him.
And the offer he made was indeed substantial.
Someone else might indeed find such a huge temptation irresistible.
And Tangyu could tell that Zhang Guoli was very sincere in what he said.
The depth of Zhang Guoli’s sincerity made Tangyu reassess him.
Such a character is definitely extremely cunning and terrifying.
Not to mention that Tangyu didn’t like Zhang Guoli, even if he wasn’t in opposition, no matter how generous the condition, Tangyu wouldn’t accept it.
Money, to him, truly had no concept.
If he really wanted to make money, with his medical skills, he could earn a lot very quickly.
Tangyu worked not for money, but for social experience, which was purely personal enjoyment.
“Although we’ve had some misunderstandings and conflicts before, I’m not the type to hold grudges, I sincerely admire your talent,” Zhang Guoli added.
Liu Shanshan was somewhat worried, watching Tangyu, wondering if he would actually accept the offer.
Indeed, the allure was too great.
To rise from a minor employee to a director level, without at least seven to eight years, or even more than a decade, it would be very difficult.
And a director’s annual salary was around three hundred thousand, compared to Tangyu’s current slightly over three thousand, the difference was indeed staggering.
And facing such a huge temptation, it was truly difficult to resist.
Tangyu curled his lip and said, “I believe you are very sincere, but I don’t see myself as capable enough for that position.
Besides, even if I were capable, I still wouldn’t be interested in taking it, particularly not from someone I dislike.
You may not hold a grudge, but I’m sorry, I do hold grudges, and I always ensure they are repaid.
If not today, then someday.
So, we are destined not to be on the same path.”
“You—” Zhang Guoli was also furious, his warm gesture met with such a cold response.
“F**k it, bro, why bother talking so much with this kid.
Looks like a real stubborn one, won’t learn his lesson unless we teach him a hard one.”
“Bro, let’s loosen this kid’s bones a bit first, that’ll make him behave,” another chimed in.
Zhang Guoli looked at Tangyu with a sinister glare and snorted, “It seems like you really won’t eat a toast only to drink a forfeit.
Well, today it’s time to settle scores then, take him away.” Saying that, Zhang Guoli then turned and walked towards his car.
The four bodyguards, already struggling to restrain themselves, received the order and all sneered at Tangyu.
“Miss, since you won’t leave, we’ll just take you along too,” one bodyguard smirked lewdly.
Seeing the four muscular men charge fiercely at them, Liu Shanshan closed her eyes in fear, burying her head into Tangyu’s chest, her body pressing against Tangyu’s arm.
With the beauty flinging herself into his arms, feeling the sensation from Liu Shanshan, Tangyu didn’t have the heart to enjoy it.
At that moment, as the four bodyguards charged at him like fierce spirits, Tangyu’s gaze turned cold, not wanting to entangle with these people, he quickly gestured with his fingers.
“Ah!
Uh!
Ah!
Ah!”
Soon, the four men were emitting screams of agony, each one collapsing to the ground, writhing in pain, the sight so agonizing it hurt just to watch.
The color drained from Zhang Guoli’s face inside the car, his look towards Tangyu shifting.
What kind of sorcery did this guy possess, to have knocked down his four capable bodyguards in a breath or two, leaving them in unbearable pain?