Free Web NovelChapter 1010: Chapter 392: I Want Status (Part 2)
The manager’s voice was on the verge of tears, but it’s no wonder given Zhang Beixing’s previous actions, which are akin to a living King Yan in the eyes of these Westerners!
"Why is he here?"
Pike suddenly rose from the bathtub, scaring the women around him, who quickly left the room. Pike is a very suspicious person; those who stick by him are trustworthy, naturally aware of Pike’s temperament.
They know when to stay by his side, and when to leave!
"Tell him I’ll bring the money over right away, I can even add another 500 million! But I’ll present my conditions once I’m there."
Hearing Pike’s words, a look of confusion appeared on the manager’s face. Although he knows Zhang Beixing isn’t a simple character, his boss’s nature shouldn’t easily yield.
But anyway, as long as his boss deals with this matter, it’s no longer his problem, and the manager is relieved.
"I hope your reply won’t disappoint me."
Just as he walked in, the alarm on Zhang Beixing’s wristwatch went off.
Hearing this sound made the manager’s heart, which had just settled, rise again for no reason. Yet in his heart, he was secretly thankful; fortunately the boss was coming soon, he wouldn’t have to face this plague himself.
Although thinking this in his mind, he dared not show any slack and hurriedly responded.
"Minister Zhang, please wait a moment, our boss will be here soon, he said he’d offer compensation besides the 4.5 billion."
The manager’s reply was somewhat unexpected for Zhang Beixing, if the other side were that sincere, he wouldn’t have a reason to act.
However, Zhang Beixing clearly understood the other side wouldn’t easily yield, perhaps it was a stalling tactic, or there was something they wanted to discuss.
If possible, he hoped it was the first reason, allowing his driver to strike at this underground fight club first.
"Boss, we’re back."
Not long after, Leng Bing led Su Yan upstairs.
Seeing Su Yan’s appearance, Zhang Beixing cast a glance of admiration at him, and this time Su Yan wasn’t shy, instead nodding with a justified expression.
At this moment, it seemed that Su Yan had transformed into a different person, shedding the initial introverted and gentle demeanor, appearing more lively and agile, even his gaze became resolute.
The other female team members, seeing Su Yan’s change, felt genuinely happy for Su Yan. At the same time, there was some regret for not rushing forward immediately.
"You’re amazing!"
The girl with the baby face remarked in a lowered voice after Su Yan returned to the team. The baby-faced girl was Su Yan’s best friend, and seeing her friend’s progress, she felt genuinely happy.
"These people are strong, though their fighting abilities might not be our match, their combat experience is abundant. Most importantly, their goals are clearer than ours, so there’s no room for softness when dealing with them!"
If it had been before, Su Yan would have hugged her baby-faced friend, but now she didn’t have such feelings, only sharing her experience, hoping her friend wouldn’t face danger in the ring, and especially not embarrass herself in front of Zhang Beixing.
Through the recent events, Su Yan recognized that beneath Zhang Beixing’s usual easy-going, seemingly reasonable demeanor, lies a stricter side.
Making a mistake and being scolded by Zhang Beixing represents that he hasn’t lost hope in you. The biggest fear is for Zhang Beixing to merely comfort and not scold when mistakes are made, indicating proximity to expulsion from The Ninth Bureau.
"Minister Zhang, our boss has arrived."
After roughly ten minutes, the manager’s phone rang. Upon answering, he immediately informed Zhang Beixing of the situation.
Zhang Beixing nodded with a smile, judging from the time frame, it wasn’t a stalling tactic, implying the second reason - the other side wanted to discuss something.
At this moment, Zhang Beixing was curious about the boss of this place, who could remain so calm under such circumstances.
After a while, Pike appeared before Zhang Beixing. Upon entering, Pike’s gaze was fixed on Zhang Beixing.
It’s not that Pike hadn’t seen Zhang Beixing’s face, given Zhang Beixing’s actions in Europe had made his photo known to various world powers, marked as someone who shouldn’t be provoked idly.
Pike was merely curious about the young man who had stirred Europe in such a manner.
"Is there something on my face that’s worth your attention?"
Facing Pike, Zhang Beixing didn’t rise, remaining calmly seated, exuding an unyielding presence that garnered Pike’s admiration.
"I’m just curious about the person hailed as someone you cannot provoke on the Western Continent."
Hearing Zhang Beixing’s words, Pike chuckled, and directly sat across from Zhang Beixing.
"But now that I see you, you’re just an ordinary young man, just like us, with two eyes, one mouth, one nose..."
Pike’s remark was unexpected to Zhang Beixing, and his unconventional approach made Zhang Beixing look at Pike more closely.
With dark skin and a stout physique, his eyes emitted a shrewd and cunning light, typical of a successful gangster. However, there’s something different about Pike compared to other gangsters.
"My manager said you won 4.5 billion here, I sincerely congratulate you..."
Speaking, Pike reached into his pocket, apparently looking for something - an action others might find tense, yet Pike remained indifferent.
In fact, not only Pike but even his second squad members showed no sign of tension, leaving the manager somewhat puzzled.
"Aren’t they worried the boss would pull out a gun and hold it against Zhang Beixing’s head?"
In reality, the manager didn’t understand the strength of a Martial Artist, even if Pike pulled out a handgun, or even a rocket launcher, Zhang Beixing and his team wouldn’t be worried.
After all, the Great Grandmaster’s strength isn’t a joke, not even flinching upon attack would cause them any harm.
"Here’s the 4.5 billion card, the password is 1~0."
Saying this, Pike reached into another pocket, rummaging for a moment and took out another card placing it in front of Zhang Beixing.
"This card has 500 million, as compensation to you, Minister Zhang."
"There’s an old saying where I come from, no merit, no reward. Especially since we’re talking about 500 million, unless it’s clarified, I wouldn’t want to take this confusedly."
Is 500 million a lot? Not for Zhang Beixing. He did this just to see what this gang leader was planning.
"I know people from your place prefer directness, so let’s have a good chat."
With Pike being straightforward, Zhang Beixing naturally wouldn’t refuse, instead fostering a favorable impression of this gang leader.
"You all leave, it’s time for me and this boss to have a chat."
Hearing Zhang Beixing’s order, the second squad members all left the room, as did Pike’s entourage. Now, only Zhang Beixing and Pike remained.
"So, what do you want?"
"Minister Zhang, I want status!"
