The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 270 A father is not ashamed to beat his son

The room was dark and silent.

Chu Zhengxiong, dressed in a black Zhongshan suit, sat in the center of the sofa with his eyes lowered, a cigar in his large hand, and thick, white smoke slowly rose.

Chu Zhengnan sat on the edge of the sofa, his elbows resting on his knees, toying with a beautifully crafted butterfly knife in his hands. He leaned forward slightly, and ever since Gao Zhengyang entered the private room, his wolf-like eyes had been fixed on him, the ferocity in his gaze undisguised.

Looking around, all he saw were key members of Xingchuan International Group's internal security department. In the very center of the private room, his only son knelt like a dead dog, his face swollen like a pig's head, and his right eye was completely blocked.

Suddenly, Gao Zhengyang's pupils contracted sharply.

Just half a meter away from Gao Hailong, a machete was lying flat.

Even in the dim light, the machete still emitted a sinister glow.

"thump……"

Upon seeing the machete, Gao Zhengyang's legs immediately gave way, and his knees buckled, causing him to kneel down directly before Chu Zhengxiong.

"Chairman Chu!"

"If a son is not taught properly, both father and son will be at fault!"

"It's all my fault for not disciplining this unfilial son all these years, which led him to commit such a grave mistake today. I beg you, Chairman Chu, to spare this unfilial son's life, considering our friendship over the years!"

At this moment, Gao Zhengyang no longer resembled a multi-millionaire boss and immediately begged Chu Zhengxiong for mercy.

If someone else had put on such a show, Gao Zhengyang might have thought it was just bluffing, but the word "bluffing" didn't exist in Chu Zhengxiong's dictionary.

"Zhengyang."

Faced with Gao Zhengyang's pleading, Chu Zhengxiong raised his eyes to look at him and asked softly, "How many years have we known each other?"

"Chairman Chu, this year marks the tenth anniversary."

Gao Zhengyang knelt on the ground, looking at Chu Zhengxiong with pleading eyes, trying to use their past friendship to soften Chu Zhengxiong's heart.

"Yes."

"Ten years."

"Time flies so fast."

Chu Zhengxiong said with some emotion, "Thinking back to those days, how did we meet?"

"Back then, there was no Xingchuan International Group, nor were there entertainment brands like Perkin Club, Tianmu Hot Spring, or Houtang. We only had three Xiyue Clubs."

"Similarly, your Jiuyang Trading Co., Ltd. had not yet been established at that time."

"I remember when we met, around this time, what were those two people called again?"

"Oh……"

"Zhao Dagang, the owner of Xingyue Club, and Liu Lei, the owner of Fansheng Administration, colluded to sabotage me behind the scenes. They poached both of our original beverage suppliers, causing us to almost have to close down due to untimely beverage supply just before the Chinese New Year."

“It was Zheng Yang who stepped forward and helped us get through the difficult time.”

Chu Zhengxiong recounted the past events in detail.

His voice was very calm, as if he were telling a story.

"That's why I always remember the kindness you showed us when we were in need, Zheng Yang. Over the years, we have preferred to support Jiu Yang Trading to grow bigger and stronger rather than choose other stronger beverage suppliers to replace you."

"Now, our Xingchuan International Group is about to launch a nationwide expansion, and the demand for alcoholic beverages will further increase in the future. Zhengyang Jiuyang Trading can also take advantage of this opportunity and follow our Xingchuan International Group to rise to the top, moving from a provincial alcoholic beverage supplier to a national alcoholic beverage supplier."

"Who would have thought that something like this would happen today..."

At this point, Chu Zhengxiong's voice revealed a hint of regret for the first time.

He sighed softly and said again, "Zhengyang, you should know very well what Chairman Gu means to our Xingchuan International Group. And Chairman Gu's true identity is something that even I, let alone you, have to defer to.

"Now that Chairman Gu is furious, I have to give him a satisfactory explanation, but considering our many years of friendship, I am willing to give you a chance."

When Gao Zhengyang heard that Chu Zhengxiong was willing to give him a chance, his eyes lit up with hope, and he quickly slid forward.

"Thank you, Chairman Chu!"

Gao Zhengyang looked at Chu Zhengxiong with hopeful eyes, wanting to know what Chu Zhengxiong meant by the opportunity.

"Zhengyang, how old are you this year?"

Chu Zhengxiong abruptly changed the subject and asked about her age.

Gao Zhengyang was a little confused, but still answered truthfully, "I'm 49 years old this year."

"49 years old……"

"That's no problem. It's just that the activity level is a little lower, but it can still reproduce."

Chu Zhengxiong nodded slightly, muttering to himself.

The private room was completely silent, and even Chu Zhengxiong's soft voice was clearly audible. Upon hearing Chu Zhengxiong's words, Gao Zhengyang trembled violently, the glimmer of hope in his eyes quickly dimmed, and was then enveloped in despair.

"Chairman Chu, you...you..."

Gao Zhengyang's lips trembled slightly, and his body couldn't help but shake.

"Zhengyang, since you've ruined your main account, why don't you take advantage of the time and start a new one?"

Chu Zhengxiong took a deep drag on his cigar, then stopped catching up with Gao Zhengyang and went straight to the point: "Zhengyang, your son touched a woman he shouldn't have. Whichever hand touched her, that hand should stay. Let's call it a day and move on. From now on, your Jiuyang Trading will remain our Xingchuan International Group's most loyal partner, and the huge national market will still be yours."

"but……"

“If you insist on protecting him, you can help him up now and take him away from here. No one will stop you.”

"But as you know over the years, I, Chu Zhengxiong, have always been a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. If others don't take the initiative to make amends for certain debts, then I will choose to collect them personally. You understand what I mean, right?"

As he finished speaking, Chu Zhengxiong leaned forward and gave Gao Zhengyang a gentle smile.

"dad……"

"dad……"

"help me……"

Although Gao Hailong's head was beaten into a pig's head, he was still conscious. When he heard that Chu Zhengxiong wanted to leave one of his hands, he was terrified.

"Chairman Chu, I can pay the compensation!"

"Name your price, any amount is fine!"

Gao Zhengyang listened to Gao Hailong's pleas. Despite his constant references to his unfilial son, Gao Hailong was still a man of flesh and blood. How could he possibly be so heartless?

"Chairman Gu is not short of money."

Chu Zhengxiong shook his head and said calmly, "Even your entire fortune might only be enough for one of Chairman Gu's pleasures."

"Zhengyang..."

“We both come from humble backgrounds, and it’s not easy for us to build such a business in the city. In today’s society, as long as you still have money and your business, there are plenty of young and beautiful girls willing to have children with you.”

"Besides, we only want one of his hands, not his life. Even if he loses his hand, it won't affect his life of luxury, nor will it affect the future of your Gao family's lineage."

Chu Zhengxiong's voice remained gentle throughout. After speaking, he stood up, helped Gao Zhengyang, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet, and then had him sit on the sofa.

"Zhengyang, have a cigar to calm down."

Chu Zhengxiong personally used cigar cutters to cut a new cigar for Gao Zhengyang, then lit it and handed it to him, saying, "The knife is right there. Once you've made up your mind, you can choose to pick it up or kick it away."

"You make the decision yourself, and you have one hour to decide."

"If you haven't made a decision in an hour, then we'll have to see you out. You can just take your son and leave."

After Chu Zhengxiong finished speaking, he stood up from the sofa.

"Chairman Chu, do you want me to do it myself?"

Gao Zhengyang looked up in astonishment, his eyes bloodshot.

"of course."

"As the saying goes, a father is not ashamed to beat his son; it is only natural for a father to educate his son."

"Your actions are in accordance with ethical principles and morality."

"If we take action, that would be breaking the law."

Chu Zhengxiong smiled and said, "Zhengyang, we are all legitimate businessmen, and the companies we have founded are all legitimate businesses. We never do anything illegal or disorderly."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Gao Zhengyang forced a smile and subconsciously nodded in agreement.

"I've said everything I needed to say."

That's all I have to say. The final decision is up to you.

Chu Zhengxiong raised his broad, fan-like hand and patted Gao Zhengyang's shoulder: "Take your time to think it over. I need to apologize to Chairman Gu, so I won't stay here with you any longer."

"at last……"

"I hope we'll have the chance to sit down and enjoy a drink together this Lunar New Year's Eve?"

When Chu Zhengxiong asked him a question, Gao Zhengyang nodded almost imperceptibly, looking as if he had aged more than ten years in an instant.

Seeing this, Chu Zhengxiong's lips curled slightly, then he said nothing more, leading Chu Zhengnan and most of the security personnel in the private room to leave one after another...

(End of this chapter)