Supreme Warrior in the City
Chapter 498 - 497: Unappreciative

Chapter 498: Chapter 497: Unappreciative

Director Wang was waiting in the conference room. Upon receiving the message, a cold smirk immediately crossed his lips.

"I’ve said it before, people like him are the type to take a mile when given an inch. Being nice and negotiating with him is pointless; just give him a direct order, and he’ll scurry to get it done. Such people are despicable; no need to be polite with them!" Director Wang lamented, "Elder Hua didn’t take my advice and insisted on talking to him. And what happened? The guy didn’t give him any face at all. What was the point of that?"

Director Wang sounded as though he was expressing regret, but in fact, the corners of his mouth remained curled up in a sneer, clearly laden with scorn and mockery.

Director Zhao, standing next to him, frowned as well. He actually had thought that there should be no problem with Elder Hua personally discussing matters with Su Yang. Unexpectedly, Su Yang had refused, and now things were getting tricky.

"Xiao Wang, go downstairs to receive the foreign guests and delay them a little. I’ll go and have another talk with Master Su," Director Zhao said.

"Old Zhao, let me go find Master Su!" Director Wang gestured dismissively. "You can’t handle these types, I’ll take care of it."

In fact, what Director Zhao really wanted was to go downstairs and stall for time. Given that Su Yang had disagreed even with Elder Hua there, it was clear that Su Yang’s character was not easily controlled.

Of course, he couldn’t directly let Director Wang go find Su Yang; otherwise, if something went wrong later, Director Wang might think he had set a trap for him.

Therefore, Director Zhao said what he did as if he was willing to take the fall for persuading Su Yang. In reality, he knew Director Wang’s personality well and was aware that Director Wang would definitely insist on going himself.

In doing so, he would seem like the good guy, and later on, he wouldn’t be blamed for anything. Even if Director Wang ran into trouble, he couldn’t pin it on him.

Director Wang, of course, had no idea what was going through Director Zhao’s mind; after speaking, he headed straight out the door. He was determined to confront Su Yang himself, especially after having been publicly reprimanded by Elder Hua, he still had a bone to pick.

Director Wang certainly didn’t dare show his anger to Elder Hua directly, so he decided to confront Su Yang, and in front of Elder Hua, he would put Su Yang in his place. In doing so, he could prove that Elder Hua’s earlier criticism of him was completely unjustified, and this was a way to let off steam.

Upstairs in the parlor, Elder Hua was still negotiating with Su Yang. He sighed and said, "Master Su, I understand that what I’m asking is truly difficult for you. After all, it involves the lives of tens of millions within our nation. These technologies, once shared, will definitely see a decrease in profits. I realize it’s incredibly selfish of me to ask you to make such a sacrifice. But I beg you to reconsider, for the sake of so many lives."

After a pause, Elder Hua’s voice lowered: "I’ve practiced medicine all my life and have accumulated some wealth. Someone calculated it once—it’s a bit over three billion. I’m willing to give all of my estate to you, Master Su. Although it might not be much, it is a token of my compensation to you. I hope you can show mercy!"

Having finished speaking, Elder Hua immediately bent over and knelt to the ground, touching his forehead to the floor, refusing to rise.

Elder Yue’s expression changed drastically; although he had heard Elder Hua mention kneeling to beg, he never expected Elder Hua would actually do it in front of Su Yang.

Considering Elder Hua’s age and status, to kneel to a middle school student... What would people say if word of this got out?

"Master Su..." Elder Yue said anxiously, "Elder Hua, at his age, has personally asked for your help. You... you can’t let him down!"

Su Yang quietly watched Elder Hua; truth be told, his respect for the man grew after he had knelt.

The greatest hero is one who serves his country and his people.

Elder Hua, though just a frail doctor without physical strength, was more deserving of the title "hero" than those with the power to soar through the skies and tunnel through the earth!

How could one not respect such a person?

Taking a deep breath, Su Yang was about to speak when suddenly, the door was pushed open and Director Wang barged in with a brash entrance.

Upon entering, Director Wang exclaimed dramatically, "My goodness, Elder Hua, how can you be kneeling on the floor? This is truly a sin. Elder Hua, you’re over a hundred years old and a towering figure in our country’s medical field. Many national leaders treat you as an honored guest. Who is this arrogant fool who dares to make you kneel here!"

Elder Hua frowned deeply and said sternly, "Director Wang, don’t speak recklessly. Master Su is a true master, and the techniques he has pioneered have the potential to revolutionize the world’s medical technologies. As the saying goes, in the realm of learning, one’s age is of no importance. Master Su has opened my eyes, and as far as I am concerned, it is Master Su who truly deserves the title of master. It is right that I bow to him!"

"Elder Hua, you’re making too much of this kid. He is just a middle schooler, what’s so great about that!" Director Wang glanced at Su Yang: "Hey, Su, Elder Hua is kneeling before you, and you can’t even utter a word? A mere student putting on such airs? Aren’t you taking yourself a bit too seriously?"

Su Yang, who had been prepared to tell Elder Hua the truth, after hearing Director Wang’s remarks, now decided not to. Glancing at Director Wang, Su Yang said coldly, "You have a problem with that?"

"How dare you speak like that!" Director Wang burst out in anger, pointing at Su Yang and bellowing, "Do you know who I am? Let me tell you, my name is Wang Dinghai, I’ve come from Capital City, mainly overseeing these projects. Which means, whether or not these projects continue, just one word from me is enough."

"So what?" Su Yang responded coolly.

Director Wang grew even more furious, "So what? Are you genuinely clueless or just pretending? Let me put it this way, with just one word, I can stop all these projects! Get it? With one word from me, all of your efforts will be in vain!"

"Really?" Su Yang scoffed, "Alright then, go ahead and stop these projects!"

"What do you mean by that?" Director Wang was taken aback. In his view, for someone ordinary to receive funding from higher-ups and to get these projects was a blessing that had taken many lives to earn. After all, the chance of being selected for these projects was exceedingly slim.

Furthermore, Su Yang’s projects involved an investment of nearly a hundred billion. Such huge projects were beyond the wildest dreams of others. Su Yang stood to make a fortune if these projects succeeded!

Having been involved in the progression of plenty such projects, those in charge always treated Director Wang with utmost reverence, as if he were their own grandfather. He had never encountered a project head who dared to posture so boldly before him.

Therefore, he felt confident confronting Su Yang.

But to his surprise, Su Yang seemed even more self-assured. What was going on?