"You are sh*t if you don't want to invest, get out! Trying to stir up trouble here and extract information, utterly shameless."
"Zhang Liunian, you are truly the most disgusting person I've ever met. You accuse us of inflating numbers, yet we are the development heads. Is there any need for us to do that?"
They could say whatever they wanted about how much they would invest; it was up to them. Even if they invested a million, they could claim ten million. Zhang Liunian wouldn't see it, and it was all up to their own discretion.
This person's words reminded everyone. That's right, they were all united now, and Zhang Liunian was an outsider.
Wouldn't it be a simple matter to report inflated figures externally?
"Exactly, we have absolutely no reason to falsify our reports."
"Zhang Liunian, as an outsider, you have no right to meddle in our affairs."
"You country bumpkin, get out of our chamber of commerce. We don't welcome you."
"We don't welcome you, you stingy bastard! You clearly have ninety million, yet you're only willing to invest thirty million. Two-faced people should get out!"
"President, I suggest that if we have good projects in the future, we should never invite Zhang Liunian again because he's a rich man who's reluctant to invest, a miser. We shouldn't hold out any hope for him."
"President, I agree. From now on, Hong Kong businessmen will refuse to cooperate with Zhang Liunian, nor will we associate with him."
"..."
The members below expressed their disgust and dislike for Zhang Liunian, and decided not to cooperate with him in the future.
Gu Sanqing, sitting beside Zhang Liunian, turned to look at him, intending to see if he would panic. To his surprise, Zhang Liunian was still sitting there calmly, not worried about his predicament at all.
It was truly strange. Why wasn't Zhang Liunian worried about being unable to survive in Pengcheng?
After all, anyone boycotted by the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce would find it very difficult to survive in Pengcheng.
Yet Zhang Liunian acted as if he knew nothing, continuing to listen to them speak without end.
Gu Sanqing couldn't understand the source of Zhang Liunian's confidence, but he still felt a bit of admiration for Zhang Liunian's ability to remain calm and composed at this point, without any concern for the future.
If it were him, he would definitely be in a panic, just like today, rushing in without regard for consequences, and thus offending the Chen family.
"Zhang Liunian, I'm giving you one last chance. How much are you planning to invest in this project?" Chen Jiayuan still didn't want to give up the ninety million he had secured, and insisted on giving Zhang Liunian an opportunity.
If he knew what was good for him, he would give more.
But unfortunately, what he received was Zhang Liunian's even more ruthless words.
"I'm not investing a single cent. You think you're Hong Kong businessmen and treat me like a fool. Then please excuse me, I won't accompany you. No matter what project you undertake, I will not participate or invest."
Zhang Liunian had seen through these people. He wasn't deaf to what they implied earlier.
Weren't they essentially saying that they would decide how much to invest in this project, not only that, but they could also say whatever they wanted externally, and that dividends would also be decided by them? Wasn't this treating him like a sucker?
Their plan was quite clever. They would handle the project themselves, knowing how much they invested, while he wouldn't.
And if he wanted to get involved, he would have to pour out his entire fortune for the chance to work on a project with them. In that case, it was better not to cooperate.
Boom!
As soon as Zhang Liunian spoke, the members' anger was ignited once again.
This Zhang Liunian was truly stubborn. President Chen gave him chance after chance, but he didn't cherish them, and even said he would never cooperate with them again. Did he really think he was some hot commodity?
Dream on!
If it weren't for President Chen's interest in the ninety million he possessed, no one would have invited him to participate in the investment.
Don't think too highly of yourself, or when you fall, it will be spectacular.
"Zhang Liunian, you have some nerve. First, you said you'd invest if there was a good project, but when it came down to it, you directly stood us up, saying you wouldn't invest. Who do you think you are?"
"Get this bumpkin out of here! How dare he toy with us, he deserves to die." Little Blondie, seeing Zhang Liunian dare to refuse them, and without any hesitation, stood up angrily and cursed.
With him as the ringleader, there was a second person who answered the call.
"Kick him out."
"Kick him out."
"..."
The scene suddenly spiraled out of control. These members began to leave their seats, intending to throw Zhang Liunian out.
But Zhang Liunian had brought bodyguards. It wasn't easy for them to get close to him.
In the pushing and shoving, many people fell and were injured, most of them being these members. After all, few of them had any fighting skills, but as bosses, they could afford bodyguards.
Although not as exaggerated as Zhang Liunian, bringing dozens at once, they each had one or two, making a considerable number when combined.
"Quickly, throw them out for us." Little Blondie, seeing everyone call in their bodyguards, immediately stood on a stool, pointed a finger, and indicated Zhang Liunian's position.
Upon receiving the order, the bodyguards immediately rushed towards Zhang Liunian.
Seeing this, Zhang Liunian's bodyguards could only block them and prepare for battle, and finally, a melee ensued.
However, outnumbered, Zhang Liunian's bodyguards were ultimately pushed back under the onslaught of so many people.
"Brother Hannian, what do we do?" Zhang Qian, standing beside Zhang Liunian, asked anxiously, seeing the situation.
Zhang Liunian didn't answer, but looked at Chen Jiayuan walking towards him.
"You refuse a toast and insist on a punishment. If you drink this glass of wine, I'll let them leave. How about it?" Chen Jiayuan, from somewhere, got a glass of wine and offered it to Zhang Liunian.
Zhang Liunian glanced at the wine in his hand, then looked at him intently and said, "What if I don't?"
Offering him wine for no reason must have some ulterior motive. Either it was poisoned or something else was added. He had encountered such things many times before, which was why he rarely drank wine offered by others outside, as such wine was usually a trap.
Chen Jiayuan did not expect Zhang Liunian to be so vigilant. That's right, this wine contained a new type of drug. As long as Zhang Liunian drank it, he would surely become his pawn.
Unfortunately, Zhang Liunian seemed very cautious and didn't fall for it.
Thinking of this, a darkness flashed in Chen Jiayuan's eyes. He then looked around and sneered, "Then I don't know if you can all leave the venue intact. After all, they all hate you to death right now. I believe you can see this, can't you?"
Zhang Liunian noticed the strangeness in his eyes and thought to himself, his guess was indeed correct. This wine had a problem, thankfully he didn't easily drink others' wine.
However, this also meant he had thoroughly offended Chen Jiayuan, and he believed they would never be able to get along or cooperate well in the future.