Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 96: The Lion’s Big Mouth

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: The Lion’s Big Mouth

Mingfeng Tower.

Su Qingyan stood at the entrance, waiting.

Jian Wanrong, accompanied by her assistant, approached, "Let’s go inside, the people from the Chu Family are already waiting, let’s not make them too anxious."

Su Qingyan’s expression was cold, "Wait a bit longer."

"Wait for what?" Jian Wanrong was somewhat puzzled.

Su Qingyan did not speak.

Shortly after, a taxi stopped in front of Mingfeng Tower, and Chen Fan got out.

"Auntie, we meet again," Chen Fan greeted Jian Wanrong with a smile.

Jian Wanrong’s eyes widened, as she looked at Su Qingyan, "Why did you invite him? Do you realize how important this deal is for the Su Family today? What if he messes things up as an outsider?"

Su Qingyan looped her arm through Chen Fan’s, "How is he an outsider? He’s my boyfriend, a part of the Su Family by association. He naturally qualifies to be involved in the Su Family’s business."

Jian Wanrong’s chest heaved with anger, "Are you deliberately opposing me?"

Su Qingyan answered seriously, "I am making my position clear to you."

"Fine, fine!" Jian Wanrong glared at Chen Fan furiously.

The assistant whispered from the side, "Madam, we should go in."

Jian Wanrong immediately calmed herself down, "Today’s business is important; I won’t argue with you two for now. We’ll talk about this later!"

She turned to Chen Fan, "You’d better behave yourself later. If you can keep quiet in this kind of situation, then do so. If the business doesn’t go through today because of you, I will never forgive you!"

Then she turned and walked into Mingfeng Tower.

Su Qingyan glanced at Chen Fan, "Let’s go in, too."

The group entered a high-end private room.

Inside sat a middle-aged man in a suit, slightly overweight.

Upon entry, Jian Wanrong immediately put on a professional smile, "Director Zhang, I apologize for making you wait."

Director Zhang stood up, shook hands with Jian Wanrong, and then his gaze fell on Su Qingyan and Chen Fan.

Jian Wanrong hurriedly introduced, "This is my daughter, Su Qingyan."

Director Zhang smiled at Su Qingyan.

Then Jian Wanrong turned to Chen Fan, "And this is..."

She was momentarily unsure of how to introduce Chen Fan.

Su Qingyan cheerfully said, "This is my boyfriend!"

Director Zhang seemed surprised, but said nothing.

Jian Wanrong forced a smile, not in a position to contradict in such a situation, thus tacitly agreeing.

Everyone sat down together.

Director Zhang produced a document, "Madam Jian, I have reviewed the Su Family’s information. Overall, your family is very suitable for our project."

Jian Wanrong’s heart leapt with joy, and her smile brightened, "I am flattered that Director Zhang holds us in such esteem."

Director Zhang’s tone shifted, "However..."

Jian Wanrong’s heart tightened, she quickly asked, "However, what?"

Director Zhang said with a smile, "There are countless families in Jiangbei with strength comparable to the Su Family. In Provincial City alone, there’s a plethora. Why should we cast aside the nearby opportunities and seek out the Su Family?"

Jian Wanrong’s eyes rolled, quickly grasping Director Zhang’s implication. She then took a bank card from her bag, "Look at what you’re saying, Director Zhang, Jiangbei isn’t far from the Provincial City, and the Su Family can offer you something that others cannot."

With that, she pushed the bank card across.

Chen Fan noticed that this bank card was not the same one Jian Wanrong had given him previously.

Director Zhang’s smile softened as he toyed with the bank card, "How much?"

Jian Wanrong extended five fingers.

"Fifty million?" Director Zhang’s brow furrowed slightly.

Jian Wanrong nodded, "Just a little token, please accept it with a smile, Director Zhang."

Chen Fan’s eyebrows lifted, comparing this, his mother-in-law was indeed quite generous to him.

Director Zhang snorted coldly and pushed the bank card back, his good attitude having vanished completely, "Madam Jian, the Chu Family’s project this time is worth several tens of billions, is this small token supposed to be a handout for a beggar?"

Jian Wanrong’s expression stiffened, "Director Zhang, this amount is already quite substantial, isn’t it enough to show the Su Family’s sincerity?"

Director Zhang curled his lip, "I can’t see any sincerity from the Su Family. Since that’s the case, I better talk to someone else about this project."

Having said that, he was about to pack up and stand.

Jian Wanrong became anxious immediately and quickly stopped Director Zhang, "Director Zhang, how much do you want? Just give me a figure."

Director Zhang scoffed, "Multiply your offer by ten, and then we can continue our discussion."

Jian Wanrong’s face paled.

Su Qingyan also knitted her brows tightly.

In business, it is quite normal for those in power to take advantage of their positions to skim a little off the top.

So the Su Family had made preparations in advance, and the amount prepared was not small.

After all, this money was supposed to be for Director Zhang alone.

But they had never expected that Director Zhang would make such an outrageous demand, asking for half a billion just like that, it was unheard of.

Jian Wanrong wore a troubled expression.

This project was very important for the Su Family, but this Mr. Zhang was demanding five hundred million right off the bat; he was clearly bullying the Su Family.

"Director Zhang, could you do me a favor? My daughter’s maternal grandfather is the head of the Capital’s Mu Family, could you please consider that?" Jian Wanrong asked.

Director Zhang chuckled, "We are doing business with the Su Family, not the Mu Family."

He was well aware of the Mu Family’s terror, but the emperor is far away from the sky, and the Mu Family wouldn’t interfere in just a business deal unless the Su Family was in trouble.

Jian Wanrong’s face was filled with helplessness, and after a moment of struggle, she gritted her teeth and reached into her bag again.

Just then, Chen Fan, staring at Director Zhang, spoke leisurely, "You’re asking for bribes by taking advantage of your position, and even making such an exorbitant demand, does the Chu Family know about this?"

Jian Wanrong’s face changed and she quickly glared at Chen Fan, "Chen Fan, what nonsense are you spouting here! Shut up immediately!"

Chen Fan looked serious, "He’s going too far."

Director Zhang’s face darkened, "What is this, are you planning to give me a lecture now? If that’s the case, let’s not talk business today!"

Jian Wanrong looked desperate and quickly explained, "Director Zhang, he’s not right in the head, don’t take his words to heart. We will meet your number, please don’t be angry."

Su Qingyan also looked at Chen Fan, puzzled.

She had returned from the Provincial City before Chen Fan and did not know what Chen Fan had done there afterwards.

Chen Fan looked coldly at Director Zhang, "Aunt, there’s no need to give him a penny. I can help the Su Family secure this project."

Jian Wanrong almost lost her temper and yelled at Chen Fan, "Who do you think you are! Can you really secure a project from the Chu Family just by saying so?"

Director Zhang also laughed disdainfully, "You look so ordinary, but you talk big. I really want to see how you’re going to secure this project for the Su Family."

Without further ado, Chen Fan took out his cell phone and called Chu Yunkuo.

"Master Chen, what can I do for you?" Chu Yunkuo asked respectfully.

"My mother-in-law is negotiating business with one of your Chu Family’s directors," Chen Fan began, and then he explained about Director Zhang’s exorbitant demand.

After listening, Chu Yunkuo’s voice was filled with anger, "This worthless scoundrel, daring to take advantage of the Chu Family’s business to make personal gain, and asking for so much, he’s really gone too far!"

"Master Chen, please hand your phone to him, I need to speak with him."