You're dumping me, huh? Fine, then I'll just pick up the school beauty and make her my wif

Gu Yanzhou didn't respond.

He stubbed out his cigarette on the edge of the coffee saucer, stood up, and paid the bill.

"Let's go, it's getting dark, we should go back to school."

Xu Wenbin also stood up, and before leaving, he spat on the ground.

When the two walked out of the coffee shop, all the streetlights outside were already on.

Gu Yanzhou and Xu Wenbin parted ways at the crossroads.

He watched Xu Wenbin's figure disappear into the shadows of the trees as he turned into the alleyway leading to the west gate of the school, before finally taking out his phone and dialing Liu Wei's number.

"Mr. Liu, I just got the latest news from Jiang Che's roommate. Jiang Che has a document he plans to use to blackmail Jiang Dahai. It's related to the 3 billion yuan investment in the Binhai New City project."

"What?"

Liu Wei, who had been languid on the other end of the phone, immediately sat up straight upon hearing this.

Is the news reliable?

"There shouldn't be any problems."

A cold smile immediately appeared on Liu Wei's lips. Young people are just like young people; they are indeed impetuous and lack composure.

He thought it was incredibly stupid for a father and son to try to blackmail each other with the project during a conflict.

But as foolish as he may be, if the document in his hand really had that much power, it would be a piece of fat meat delivered right to his mouth.

"Please make arrangements as soon as possible to let me meet with Jiang Che."

Gu Yanzhou was taken aback. "President Liu, you want to see him in person?"

"Yes, I'll see him in person."

Liu Wei picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes: "Doesn't he hate his father now? Shouldn't I step in and comfort him?"

"Help me arrange a meeting with him, this Saturday. You decide the location."

"Yes, Mr. Liu."

After hanging up Liu Wei's call, Gu Yanzhou didn't even rest before turning around and calling Jiang Che.

When the call connected, Jiang Che was lying on his sofa at home, and Su Qinghe was watching a variety show with her head on his lap.

Hearing his phone ring, Jiang Che glanced at the caller ID and gestured for Su Qinghe to be quiet.

Su Qinghe immediately pressed pause on the TV.

"Feed?"

"Junior Jiang Che, it's me, Gu Yanzhou."

The voice on the other end of the phone was as polite as could be: "Are you free on Saturday? I'd like to invite you to dinner, and I'll bring a friend along."

"What friend?"

"The person you know is the president of Zhenyuan Group. You even spoke to him at the opening ceremony when school started."

Jiang Che and Su Qinghe exchanged a glance.

Both of them understood that the fish had taken the bait.

Jiang Che nodded and replied casually into the microphone, "Okay, send me the time and place, and I'll be there."

"no problem."

After hanging up the phone, Su Qinghe sat up from Jiang Che's lap and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Is Liu Wei planning to get involved himself?"

"Yeah, he can't wait."

Jiang Che tossed his phone onto the coffee table, his fingers idly twirling Su Qinghe's hair.

"After all, there's a 3 billion yuan pie right there; anyone would be tempted."

"Right now, all Liu Wei can think about is how to get the documents from me with the least amount of effort."

"So, what price are you planning to offer?"

"What price are you asking?"

Jiang Che chuckled, but there was no hint of amusement in his eyes. "Since he's offering himself up, he'd better be prepared to be ripped off."

"I intend to acquire 10% of Zhenyuan Group's shares."

Su Qinghe blinked, then chuckled, "10%? You're really asking for the moon! You dare to ask for such a huge amount? What's the difference between that and stabbing him in the heart?"

"You have to make him feel pain."

Jiang Che's fingers slid from Su Qinghe's hair to her cheek. "You'll only remember something for a lifetime if it hurts."

"I remember everything he said at the opening ceremony and the dirty tricks he played on me during the marathon.

"This time, we'll pay him back everything, principal and interest."

10% of the shares may seem like a lot, but Jiang Che was certain that Liu Wei would agree to his obviously unreasonable condition.

The reason is simple: if Jiang Sheng could be acquired, the benefits would far outweigh the 10% stake he would have to pay.

Liu Wei had long coveted Jiang Sheng's position and there was absolutely no way he would refuse.

Su Qinghe gently rubbed her cheek against Jiang Che's palm. "So, Che, how are you going to act?"

"How should I act? Ah... I'll have to think about that carefully."

Jiang Che sighed and leaned back on the sofa, staring at the chandelier on the ceiling. A complete plan quickly formed in his mind.

"Since Liu Wei thinks I've fallen out with my family, I might as well just play this role to the end."

"Arrogant, presumptuous, and only thinking about taking revenge on his own father."

"These kinds of people are the easiest to deceive and the easiest to manipulate."

……

Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

Jiang Che and Su Qinghe arrived at the agreed location on time.

This is a private club located on the top floor of the China World Trade Center Phase 3, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the bustling city of Beijing.

The interior of the private room was extremely luxurious, with genuine leather sofas, crystal chandeliers, and oil paintings.

Even the tableware on the table was edged with pure silver.

Liu Wei, dressed in a suit and tie, was already waiting in the private room.

Gu Yanzhou, standing next to him, was also dressed in a suit and tie, except he was carrying a briefcase.

"Jiang Che, it's been a long time."

Liu Wei stood up and extended his hand, smiling slightly at Jiang Che: "I offended you at the opening ceremony last time, and I've been wanting to find an opportunity to apologize to you in person."

But Jiang Che didn't even reach out his hand; instead, he pulled out a chair for Su Qinghe and they sat down.

"Mr. Liu, are you here to apologize today? Then I'll be leaving."

His tone was flippant, and his demeanor arrogant.

Su Qinghe sat down next to him and took a sip of lemonade with her head down.

She was trying not to laugh.

Liu Wei's smile froze for less than half a second before returning to his refined and amiable demeanor.

"Of course it's not just to apologize; I want to discuss a business deal with Jiang today."

"Business?"

Jiang Che raised an eyebrow, his tone clearly showing impatience.

"Speak your mind, or shut up. I have things to do this afternoon, and I don't have time to waste with you."

Liu Wei suppressed his displeasure and gave Gu Yanzhou a wink.

Gu Yanzhou took a document out of his briefcase and placed it in front of Jiang Che.

"Jiang Xuedi, our General Manager Liu heard that you have a document related to the Binhai New City project."

"If you are willing to hand over this document to us, Zhenyuan Group can offer five million as a reward."

Jiang Che glanced down at the agreement and scoffed.

"Five million?"

He picked up the agreement, didn't even flip through it, and tore it in half.

"Mr. Liu, are you trying to fob me off like a beggar?"

Liu Wei still had a smile on his face, but in his heart he had already cursed Jiang Che eight hundred times.

That arrogant brat.

He suppressed his anger and tried his best to keep his tone calm.

"If you think the price is not right, Jiang, we can talk about it again. You name your price."