The Wealthy Tycoon's Game of Life

Chapter 1416: Chapter 553: Kingpin

”I must have done something on Hong Kong Island...”

Watching the helicopter carrying Jessie and the others slowly disappear into the sky, Zhou Wang, having just placed a cigarette in his mouth, concluded this after contemplating for a moment.

Similar to Magic City, the ”industry package” on Hong Kong Island only makes sense under these circumstances.

Maybe both the heads of the Huo Group and the Li Family know ”me,” or perhaps they’ve even interacted with ”me.”

So, with this in mind, it makes sense why Huo Chengrui hasn’t caused any trouble for me since White City, and his series of unusual behaviors earlier can be explained.

Click!

A flicker of a flame extended over from the side, as if to help Zhou Wang light his cigarette.

Zhou Wang glanced over and saw Wang Chengyun with a fawning expression.

This second-in-command of the Tianque Group, although Zhou Wang had only interacted with him for a short period, his previous arrogance turning into humility was extremely evident. Plus, given the confrontation he had with Mu Li earlier, Zhou Wang could guess something.

After thinking it over, Zhou Wang tilted his head slightly, allowing him to light the cigarette.

The anxious Wang Chengyun immediately saw this as a great signal, with a hint of joy appearing on his face.

He was indeed still under the lingering fear and trepidation.

Originally, he thought Zhou Wang was just a small player bluffing with connections behind him, not knowing what method he used to bluff Mu Li. But he didn’t buy it and considered suppressing Zhou Wang as a way to undermine Mu Li’s prestige. But who the heck could have thought...

This exceptionally handsome young man in front of him, with some mysterious background, was actually able to make all the big shots on Hong Kong Island bend their backs? How could there be a situation where the hitter gets all the benefits?

Wang Chengyun couldn’t understand, but it didn’t stop his attitude toward Zhou Wang from doing a sudden 180-degree turn.

After all, the primary reason he had the confidence to constantly oppose Mu Li in the group was due to the support from some of the major families on Hong Kong Island.

The Tianque Group indeed had many businesses rooted in Hong Kong Island and Ao Island, but even if Mu Li always saw him as a thorn in her side, she had no way to deal with him...

”Mr. Zhou, it’s breezy on the deck. Maybe you’d like to move indoors? I’ve brought some rare wines today for you to savor...”

Seeing that Zhou Wang doesn’t seem to reject him, Wang Chengyun quickly chimed in with a smile.

Zhou Wang nodded slightly and turned to walk inside, with Wang Chengyun hurrying to keep up.

Mu Li, standing beside them, saw this scene, and her expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Zhou Wang had always been ambiguous about the cooperation, and now being so ambiguous with Wang Chengyun, wouldn’t that make her situation even worse?

But if Zhou Wang wasn’t blind, he surely could see that Wang Chengyun was just trying to suppress him...

Though she couldn’t figure it out, Mu Li couldn’t possibly let Zhou Wang really get close to Wang Chengyun, so she gritted her teeth and hurriedly followed.

Under Mu Li’s direction, the entire yacht promptly resumed its previous vibe; the deck was an entertainment area, but inside the cabin, it became a different atmosphere, with a professional band performing their signature pieces in a designated area.

However, what Zhou Wang didn’t like was that the music was too melodious and traditional, not his kind of tune.

So after sitting down, he clapped his hands and said to the band not far away: ”Can you play something else?”

The band members looked at each other, but knowing Zhou Wang’s identity wasn’t simple, the man leading the band cautiously asked: ”What kind of music do you like, sir?”

”Something more popular, rock would work too...”

”OK!”

The members in tailcoats didn’t seem to be doing this for the first time, and immediately gestured at Zhou Wang.

After tinkering a bit, they replaced the piano with a keyboard and the cello with a bass, and somehow brought in a drum set from somewhere, and the lead singer took up a microphone. Instantly, the music flowing in the banquet hall took on a new style.

”On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair...”

”Welcome to the Hotel California, such a lovely place, such a lovely face...”

Upon hearing it was the highly classic ”Hotel California,” Zhou Wang couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction.

This is more like it...

By now, both Mu Li and Wang Chengyun had taken seats beside Zhou Wang, but seeing that Zhou Wang seemed immersed in the music, they were reluctant to disturb him, creating a subtle atmosphere of awkwardness.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhou Wang suddenly spoke up.

”President Mu, does your previous proposal still stand?”

Mu Li, who was trying to speculate on Zhou Wang’s intentions, was taken aback by his words, and her heart rate immediately accelerated; she nodded hastily:

”Of course it still stands.”

”I can give you 5% of Wangzhou Group’s shares, but Tianque Group only offers 15% equity, which is a bit low.”

”Then...How much does Mr. Zhou want?”

Actually, the 15% figure that Mu Li offered Zhou Wang was already close to her highest psychological expectation, so upon hearing that Zhou Wang wasn’t satisfied, Mu Li, though helpless, could only grit her teeth and ask.

”I want 28%.”

Zhou Wang looked at Mu Li and said seriously.

28%?

When this number came out, not only did Mu Li freeze, but even Wang Chengyun was taken aback.

Knowing that Mu Li holds just 38%, if Zhou Wang took 28%, she would be left with only 10%, losing most of her say, and crucially becoming the one with the least shares among the four major shareholders.

How could Mu Li accept this?

After being stunned for a moment, she quickly shook her head, ”Mr. Zhou, this is impossible...”

”If it’s impossible, then the cooperation can only be canceled.”