To this, Jiang Minghao just smiled.
"With the attitude Zhou Wang has shown, it seems it’s difficult for us to be on the same path. Perhaps one day, we might even be rivals, but... what conflict is there in letting him owe me a favor?"
When everyone was momentarily stunned, Jiang Minghao remarked meaningfully:
"Xue Peng is forever doomed to be a dead dog, why miss an opportunity for a favor just because of a momentary sense of rivalry... This investment is very worthwhile."
"But the Xue family can’t possibly stand by and let Xue Peng really go down, right? We can all sense it; Zhou Wang is indeed someone to deal with, but this is Beidou, after all. Could it be that Qiu Zeyu would really go all out to help him? If Qiu Zeyu steps in, then Xue Peng might actually fall..."
This was also the second doubt everyone had. From Jiang Minghao’s attitude, it seemed like Xue Peng truly had no chance of turning things around.
"Hahaha..."
Before Jiang Minghao could say anything, Jiang Yisen couldn’t hold it any longer and started laughing heartily.
"Yisen, what’s so funny?"
One of them couldn’t help but ask.
"You really think Qiu Zeyu is behind all this?"
After laughing, Jiang Yisen dismissively said, "Zhou Zihan had long told you this party was arranged for Zhou Wang. You don’t really think they have some unsavory relationship, do you? Besides, hasn’t Qiu Zeyu already given Xue Peng a hint? What kind of brains do you have?"
As the others were bewildered, Xiao Wang suddenly remembered a certain keyword Qiu Zeyu mentioned earlier, and he finally understood everything.
"Damn, so what happened that night at Furongli really was..."
Xiao Wang only said half of it, and due to certain concerns, he shut his mouth tight, but it was already enough.
Others suddenly realized, and it was only now that they finally understood why Jiang Minghao was so apprehensive about Zhou Wang, even thinking that getting a favor from him was rare...
For a moment, several people felt regretful, wishing they’d exchanged contact information with Zhou Wang earlier instead of maintaining an aloof stance.
...
It was already two in the morning.
In front of a certain branch office, under the bright streetlights, Feng Yuanzheng escorted Zhou Wang, Qiu Zeyu, and others out.
He first had a private conversation with Qiu Zeyu, and Zhou Wang couldn’t hear what they were saying, only seeing Feng Yuanzheng’s expression change from time to time.
After a while, Feng Yuanzheng came over to bid farewell to Zhou Wang.
"Mr. Zhou, I’ll keep an eye on this case, don’t worry. If there’s any progress and it doesn’t involve confidentiality, I’ll notify you promptly."
At this moment, Feng Yuanzheng was exceptionally polite to Zhou Wang, constantly shaking his hand with a smile.
"Thank you, Captain Feng."
Zhou Wang smiled.
After exchanging some pleasantries with Zhou Wang, before parting, Feng Yuanzheng discreetly said to Zhou Wang:
"By the way, Mr. Zhou, send me the address of that clubhouse later..."
After a brief look of surprise, Zhou Wang nodded with a smile, not mentioning that Feng Yuanzheng had previously said his identity might not make this convenient.
After exchanging contact information with Feng Yuanzheng, he waved to everyone and hurried back.
Only then did Qiu Zeyu come over, shaking his head with a smile: "Bro, what a pity. I originally planned to drink with you until dawn today... Should we find another place to drink?"
"Forget it, it’s already this late. Let’s go back to sleep... There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Zhou Wang glanced at the time and shook his head.
"Alright then, my driver is here to pick me up. Where are you headed, do you want a ride?"
"No need, their property should have a car to pick me up; I’ll go back with them."
Zhou Wang pointed to Huang Duming and others waiting not far away.
Going back?
Qiu Zeyu was initially stunned, but thinking about the attitude of Huang Duming and others towards Zhou Wang, as well as Zhou Wang’s earlier joke, a flash of understanding crossed his mind.
"... Don’t tell me you’ve really bought a house in Beidou No.1 Courtyard."
"It’s true; didn’t I mention it to you before, but you didn’t believe me..."
Zhou Wang helplessly spread his hands.
Qiu Zeyu was speechless for a moment. Damn, who would believe such a thing?
However, he knew roughly how difficult it was to buy a house in Beidou No.1 Courtyard, but Zhou Wang indeed had the capability, so Qiu Zeyu was only slightly surprised and quickly accepted the idea.
"Zihan must be overjoyed knowing this news."
Qiu Zeyu thought about other aspects and couldn’t help but wink at Zhou Wang, smacking his lips with a laugh.
"What does that have to do with me?"
"Zihan is so pretty, are you really not moved at all?"
"Brother, I’ve always told you I’m a decent person, I’m not interested in women..."
"Fine then."
Looking at Zhou Wang’s earnest expression, Qiu Zeyu remembered Zhou Wang’s previous words and nodded approvingly, just about to say something, when he suddenly noticed something from the corner of his eye and was taken aback, "Hey, isn’t that the female DJ from the party? What’s she doing here?"
Zhou Wang looked up and indeed saw Jiang Mubai wrapped in a windbreaker; she had probably been lingering here for quite a while. Seeing Zhou Wang and the others come out, she immediately ran over excitedly.
"Mr. Zhou, you’re finally out; I came as soon as I got your message—it’s freezing outside..."
Jiang Mubai, somewhat aggrieved, directly wrapped her arms around Zhou Wang’s, and coquettishly said.
Zhou Wang truly didn’t expect Jiang Mubai would arrive so quickly, considering he only sent her the message when the record was about to end, and it had only been over ten minutes.
Perhaps she was already waiting nearby.
Looking at Zhou Wang, whose face showed some embarrassment, Qiu Zeyu twitched the corner of his mouth and realized he’d been deceived by Zhou Wang all along...
Damn, you’re not interested in women?
I don’t believe a word you say!