The Wealthy Tycoon's Game of Life

Chapter 1160: Chapter 437: Beyond the Heavens, Part 2

The result of countless clients with internal ratings above five stars applying pressure together is that the higher-ups at Zhao Hang don’t need to think at all before unconditionally meeting their demands.

Let alone a mere deputy director of the financial department of a branch, even the branch manager, if they need to be removed, they will be...

To elaborate, Zhou Wang has only known Qiu Zeyu for about a month, and with people like the father of Miss Zhou Zihan, he has only met once or twice, yet these people will steadfastly stand by him at critical moments.

As others say, when you’re thriving, friends are everywhere.

But thinking the other way around, such alliances formed out of mutual interests are often more stable than those maintained by emotions.

Because if you give your true heart, you might still face betrayal, but if you consistently provide benefits to others...then you are like their parent.

”What do you think?”

Faced with Gao Jianhong’s disbelief, Zhou Wang merely smiled lightly, ”It seems I have already warned you in advance.”

”I...”

Feeling the eyes around him, Gao Jianhong struggled internally for a while, but in the end, reason triumphed over emotion. Thus, to the astonishment of everyone, Gao Jianhong suddenly took several quick steps forward, and just as Xiao Wang was about to take action...

Gao Jianhong knelt down with a heavy thud on the smooth marble floor.

”Mr. Zhou, I was wrong, I shouldn’t have gone against you...please, spare me this once, I really realize my mistake...”

Watching the tearful and snotty pleas of Gao Jianhong, everyone felt an extreme sense of absurdity.

After all, merely from an age perspective, Gao Jianhong is more than capable of being Zhou Wang’s father...

At this moment, seeing He Jiang beside him looking extremely displeased—after all, with Gao Jianhong losing face, naturally He Jiang’s face also falls—the thoughtful Secretary Ge took a few steps forward, helped Gao Jianhong up, and said sternly:

”Director Gao, get a grip on yourself; look at what you’ve become!”

”Secretary Ge, I’ve lost my job; my life is already ruined...no, if people find out I’ve been dismissed, those I’ve offended in the past will definitely not let me go...”

Now utterly desperate, Gao Jianhong saw everyone as a last straw to clutch at, quickly grabbing onto Secretary Ge’s sleeve.

”Secretary Ge, I know you are influential, given that person who stands behind you. Please help me, help me... as long as you step in, Mr. Zheng will surely give you face...”

Being tightly grasped by Gao Jianhong, Secretary Ge felt incredibly annoyed. He merely thought Gao Jianhong’s earlier actions were utterly disgraceful and intended to persuade him, not expecting to find himself in this mess.

However, Secretary Ge still feigned reassurance, ”Old Gao, don’t worry just yet; what if it’s all a misunderstanding... Let’s say even if your dismissal is settled, the situation might still take a positive turn!”

”Secretary Ge, you mean...”

”There are more banks than just Zhao Hang in the country. For instance, the third aunt once removed of Mr. He is one of the decision-makers at the main branch of Pudong Bank in Magic City. Don’t you think you might be praying to the wrong god?”

Hearing the profound implication in Secretary Ge’s words, Gao Jianhong was taken aback.

He instinctively turned to look at He Jiang, who had a gloomy expression, and then at Zhou Wang, who seemed to have an enigmatic smile, hesitating for a moment.

At this point, Secretary Ge chuckled and added a final sentence.

”Don’t you think everything is too coincidental? Who’s to say Mr. Zhou didn’t simply catch some wind of certain matters and is putting on an act for you? Do you think a young man from a common family in Yunan Province can command that many high-ranking clients?”

”This...”

Gao Jianhong felt more and more shaken.

Could it really be mere coincidence?

”Do you think I’m right, Mr. Zhou?”

At this juncture, Secretary Ge provocatively glanced at Zhou Wang, seemingly with some exploratory intent.

Despite his typically low profile, Secretary Ge disliked stepping forward in such situations. His position was sensitive, often representing specific individuals in dealings outside.

But now, with He Jiang unable to speak, Xu Qing notably withdrawing, and Old Wang, the Dean, nowhere to be found, while Gao Jianhong was clearly scared out of his wits, Secretary Ge felt it was time to step up.

He was indeed keen to maintain this small group, as he enjoyed privileges second only to He Jiang within it.

”Secretary Ge, actually you are the last person who should go against me.”

Zhou Wang sighed, ”Regarding your question, if your memory were just a bit better, or if you were a bit more sensitive to voice, you’d probably have known the answer two days ago.”

”Two days ago?”

Secretary Ge was bewildered, ”Did we meet?”

”No... but we spoke on the phone.”

Zhou Wang smiled and, seeing Secretary Ge still looking puzzled, signaled Lin Ran, who had just returned, to hand him her phone.

Holding Lin Ran’s phone, Zhou Wang found the contact saved two days ago by Lin Ran and dialed it.

Soon, Secretary Ge’s pocket began to vibrate.

Secretary Ge was genuinely taken aback, and seeing Zhou Wang had his number in this manner, startled him.

Under the curious gazes of others, Secretary Ge quickly pulled out his phone, and upon seeing the caller ID, his pupils instantly contracted sharply.

”Assistant Lin (Zhou) – Relative of Xia”

The note wouldn’t make much sense to an ordinary person, as it was specific to Secretary Ge’s storage habit.

The front part represents the contact’s last name and identity, and since Secretary Ge hadn’t met the young man with the surname Zhou, he didn’t write Zhou Wang’s name.

However, the latter part, ”Relative of Xia,” was crucial as it meant ”a key figure with in-law relations to the Xia Family.”

The events went roughly like this—

Two days ago, while in the office, President Wang suddenly called him over. President Wang was on the phone with someone and handed him a number to coordinate a dinner date with this number according to President Wang’s schedule.

Normally, Secretary Ge managed such tasks daily, but this time was different, as President Wang specially instructed: ”You can bypass unimportant matters.”

Given President Wang’s hectic schedule, this indicated considerable importance, implying the person held a significant place in President Wang’s regard.

Leaving the office, Secretary Ge vaguely heard President Wang’s joyous laughter over the unended landline call, saying to the other side:

”Mr. Zhou, I, as the second uncle, am just waiting to attend your wedding with Xixi...”

Having captured such crucial information, Secretary Ge dared not delay and immediately called that Assistant Lin to set up a dinner with this mysterious Mr. Zhou.

At this instant, Secretary Ge suddenly recalled hearing a young man’s voice during his conversation with Assistant Lin, responding a few times when she inquired over the phone...

A sudden, inexplicable panic flooded Secretary Ge’s nerves, and he instantly realized.

The young man was Zhou Wang standing right before him!

How could such coincidences exist in the world!

While Secretary Ge trembled, Zhou Wang also shook his head.

He hadn’t expected such a coincidence either and would not have realized without Lin Ran’s subtle reminder earlier...

President Wang was naturally Xia Xiwei’s second uncle, Wang Shang, head of critical departments, and Secretary Ge was his private secretary.

As Secretary Ge met countless individuals daily, forgetting Zhou Wang’s voice was normal, but not Lin Ran, who remembered it well and immediately recalled it.

Zhou Wang had previously sought Wang Shang’s help and intended to pay a visit upon arriving in Magic City, which led to the phone call setup two days ago.

The onlookers, piecing together bits from their exchange, were still mystified but sensed something as they saw Secretary Ge’s complexion suddenly turn pale.

”Mr. Zhou...”

Just as Secretary Ge shakily began to speak, intending to address something, his worst fear happened.

Ring Ring!

An urgent phone ringing interrupted suddenly.