However, Chen Zheng was like an unyielding stone, showing not the slightest sign of being moved.

When had she ever been treated like this? From childhood to adulthood? Even those magnates, whose assets were as vast as the sea and whose power could shake entire regions—didn't they all act like refined gentlemen upon meeting her?

Why, then, was every bit of her dignity stripped away before Chen Zheng?

"Chen Zheng, has your greed become truly lawless?" Zhuge Xiyu gritted her teeth, her voice low and filled with anger.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for making a successful choice. You have obtained the following reward: 30% of the shares in the top cosmetics company, Orchid Violet.]

"Bro, I'm heading out," Chen Zheng said softly as he slowly took off his uniform.

"See you, Brother Zheng!" Li Hao waved his arms, saluting Chen Zheng.

Chen Zheng drove away, leaving the food court behind and heading in the direction of Dahong.

Shortly after his departure, Zhuge Xiyu also left quietly with her two bodyguards. In stark contrast to the cold and noble aura she had projected upon arrival, her face was now flush with indignation as a fire of rage burned within her.

After Chen Zheng arrived at Dahong, his phone suddenly rang.

He picked it up and saw an unfamiliar number. Without much thought, he answered the call.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Is this Mr. Chen Zheng?" a gentle male voice asked from the other end of the line.

"Speaking."

"Hello, Mr. Chen. My name is Zhu Tuyuan, and I'm the CEO of Orchid Violet in Huaxia. Do you have any instructions for me?"

"Oh. Just carry on as usual," Chen Zheng replied succinctly.

"Understood, Mr. Chen. If you need anything at all, please feel free to contact me."

After hanging up, Chen Zheng saved the number in his phone's notes and walked through the gates of Dahong.

He accompanied Wei Zixuan and Liu Qianqian until their shift ended, after which they had dinner at a streetside restaurant. Since the two women still had work, Chen Zheng returned to the villa alone.

Seeing the silhouette appear before him, Chen Zheng could no longer control his rage.

This woman is like a persistent fly, always buzzing around me.

He opened the car door and stepped out.

Zhuge Xiyu also got out of her car.

"Chen Zheng, can you give me a reason? Or do you think ten billion in Yan Shuiyu shares is too little?" Zhuge Xiyu spoke first, her voice full of anger.

"Is ten billion not a lot?" Chen Zheng asked indifferently.

"Not a lot?" Zhuge Xiyu raised an eyebrow. "Chen Zheng, I know you're the boss behind the scenes at Dahong, and that Dahong is working closely with the Imperial Capital's Hua Wan. Your net worth is soaring, but ten billion is still an astronomical figure!"

"Heh, your investigation is quite meticulous," Chen Zheng said with a sneer, giving Zhuge Xiyu a disdainful look.

"I will say this one last time: I am not going to treat you. You'd better leave now. If you continue to pester me, don't blame me for being impolite!"

He felt he had been far too patient. Zhuge Xiyu had come looking for trouble with him time and time again. Moreover, she always ordered him around with a condescending attitude, which he found utterly repulsive.

However, Zhuge Xiyu seemed unfazed by his words. She stated firmly, "You will treat me."

Staring intently at Chen Zheng and seeing no response, she continued, "Your social and financial status may be improving rapidly, Chen Zheng, but you need to understand the influence of my Yan Shuiyu. With a single phone call, I can destroy everything you have!"

Chen Zheng heard this and couldn't help but sneer. "Try me."

When Zhuge Xiyu heard Chen Zheng's words, the rage in her own heart ignited. She picked up her phone and dialed a number.

Soon, the call connected.

"Miss Zhuge, what brings you to contact me so suddenly? Has there been a development in the cooperation between our families?" a voice came from the other end.

"Family Head Qi, cooperation isn't difficult. Now, as long as you immediately terminate all cooperation with Yun City's Dahong, Yan Shuiyu will immediately partner with your Qi Family."

Inside the Wantong Building in the Imperial Capital, Zhuge Xiyu's words were like icy arrows shooting straight into Qi Zhenyun's heart.

She wants me to terminate my cooperation with Dahong? Isn't that asking for my life?

He had once been determined to pivot into other fields as a new beginning for the Qi Family, but now he was reliant on the tycoon Chen Zheng and had no intention of further diversifying his business.

Although he didn't understand why Zhuge Xiyu wanted him to sever ties with Dahong, he knew one thing with absolute clarity. If I do this, the Qi Family will fall into an abyss from which we can't escape. I have to draw the line right now.

Therefore, his voice turned stern. "Miss Zhuge, I don't know what grudge you have with Dahong, but I will never terminate our cooperation."

After speaking, he decisively hung up.

Zhuge Xiyu stood there stunned, overcome by a sense of absurdity. She remembered when the Qi Family had come to her begging for help; their attitude had been nothing like this. She couldn't understand why they would suddenly change their stance.

Hearing Zhuge Xiyu's call, Chen Zheng had to suppress a laugh.

The Qi Family is my company. Is this woman really trying to get me to destroy myself? What a joke.

Zhuge Xiyu, unaware of Chen Zheng's thoughts, put her phone away and looked at him.

"I have to admit, you're quite lucky. Even the Qi Family is willing to offend my Yan Shuiyu for your sake. But no matter. Dahong is insignificant. I have plenty of other methods."

"Chen Zheng, I'm asking you one last time, will you agree to treat me or not? Remember, do not make a decision you will regret."

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully triggering a choice mission.]

[Choice One: Strike against Yan Shuiyu. Reward: Grandmaster mid-stage cultivation.]

[Choice Two: Silently endure. Reward: Ten billion in cash.]

Without a moment's hesitation, Chen Zheng chose option one.

Then, he slowly began to speak. "Zhuge Xiyu, your ignorance is truly astounding."

Before his words had even faded, he picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"Grandmaster Chen!" Li Cangyun's voice was as melodious as a clear spring.

Chen Zheng asked directly, "Do you have a partnership with Yan Shuiyu?"

"Yes! Is there something wrong?"

"Notify the Liu Family. You are to immediately terminate all cooperation with Yan Shuiyu. Furthermore, order all associated companies that they are forbidden from having any dealings with Yan Shuiyu whatsoever."

Li Cangyun responded without hesitation, "Yes! I'll handle it right away!"

Chen Zheng hung up and then called Zhu Tuyuan.

"Mr. Chen!" Zhu Tuyuan's voice came through the phone.

"Do you have a partnership with Yan Shuiyu?" Chen Zheng asked again.

"Yes, Mr. Chen. Yan Shuiyu's cosmetics are primarily sold through our channels. They're considered one of our premium clients."

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