Despite being incredibly wealthy, I want to be a prosecutor.

Back in my private room, the grand finale, the yellow croaker soup, was served. It was a wild yellow croaker, weighing a full ten pounds. Twenty years from now, such a large wild yellow croaker would be priceless and unavailable.

This grand finale dish can be served individually or as a group meal. President Lei chose to serve it individually, and the chef divided the deboned fish meat and soup into exquisitely crafted plates and served it to everyone.

"It's delicious." Zhou Hong exclaimed sincerely after taking a bite.

Vice President Lei laughed and said, "Chairman Hong, let me give you a piece of advice. Don't be angry. What kind of people are we? As the movies say, we're all made of porcelain. Why bother arguing with those bricks? If we really run into a brick that trips us up, we'll just find someone to kick it away."

Zhou Hong shook his head: "I don't agree with that, President Lei. According to your philosophy of life, isn't this lively little monkey already eaten alive with scallions, ginger, and garlic?"

At this moment, Chung Ti-er was feeding the little monkey an apple, and she rarely showed such a childlike, innocent smile, even losing interest in eating the large yellow croaker on the plate.

Zhou Hong watched this scene with a wry smile, feeling that it had somewhat overturned his preconceived notions of what he was seeing.

President Lei remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Perhaps, this is why Chairman Hong is able to manage such huge investments at such a young age."

I felt a little lost. This young man's men were ruthless and didn't value human life, yet this boy had a kind heart.

Kindness? This word seems to have become quite foreign to him.

Is it because of this that the elders in this young man's family have shown him special favor, allowing him to lead the family's huge investments at such a young age?

There was a gentle knock on the door, and Boss Zhao entered, greeting Zhou Hong with a smile: "Chairman Hong."

He then came over and whispered a few words to President Lei.

"This matter ends here!" President Lei patted Zhou Hong on the shoulder.

Ever since he learned that the room might be related to some outsider, Director Lei has completely ignored it, afraid of getting involved in anything.

For someone with an impeccable background like him, this was a major taboo.

Boss Zhao has connections with both the legitimate and criminal worlds.

"Thank you, President Lei, thank you, Boss Zhao," Zhou Hong said with a smile.

Boss Zhao said, "Those guys over there might not be entirely convinced yet, but in Donghai, they're just small fry. Just be a little careful when you go to Tongling outside the pass, Mr. Hong. Of course, why would Mr. Hong go to that godforsaken place?"

"You guys continue, I won't disturb you any longer!" Boss Zhao said with a forced smile as he left.

"Does this old villa belong to Boss Zhao?" Manager Du asked curiously.

President Lei smiled and said, "He doesn't have that kind of ability. He rented it from Stanford. Of course, being able to rent it means he has the right connections."

Zhou Hong nodded in agreement. Unlike the future when Donghai would be full of billionaires, many of the big shots nowadays are just starting out.

Especially for internet giants, it will be a few more days before Malaysia's Taobao is established, and Alipay will not be launched for another six months.

Just a couple of years ago, Pony Ma was still pretending to be a cross-dressing man online, working hard to promote his chat software.

It's fair to say that there's gold everywhere these days, but with the system at my disposal, I'm just too lazy to pick it up.

"Let's send this little monkey to the zoo later. Find a zoo we can cooperate with, and you can buy the naming rights to the monkey so you can visit it anytime," Zhou Hong suggested with a smile, watching Zhong Tier tease the monkey.

President Lei smiled and said, "I've heard that this model has existed abroad for a long time, but it's not common in China. It's a pretty good zoo management model, though."

Zhou Hong glanced at him: "Brother Lei, let me ask you, hypothetically, if I took out a loan from your bank, what kind of interest rate discount could you offer me? For example, if I took out a loan of 200 million?"

President Lei was initially delighted, but upon hearing the subsequent figure, he said helplessly, "Two hundred million is a bit too little, isn't it?"

"Please tell me about the interest rate first."

After considering for a moment, President Lei said, "Let's say 4%. For example, if you take out a loan of 2 million for ten years, you pay 800 million in interest every year. In the tenth year, you will also have to repay the 2 million principal."

"Too high!" Zhou Hong shook his head.

"A ten-year term isn't high," President Lei scratched his head. "But if you take out 5 million, I can make the decision. It's a ten-year term, with an annual interest rate of 3.4%, which is 1700 million in interest per year. After ten years, the principal will be repaid."

Before they knew it, the two had become like brothers. Although there was a significant age gap, it felt natural and comfortable.

Zhou Hong smiled and said, "Okay, I'll think about it."

President Lei knew that haste makes waste in this kind of thing, so he smiled and raised his glass, "It's a pity you don't need to invest, brother. Otherwise, I would have been willing to lend you 3 billion yuan for the healthy property rights of Zhengtai Plaza."

Zhou Hong chuckled inwardly. Anyone can say nice things. If you really need 3 billion, would you dare to lend it?

……

We returned to the hotel in a 728 limousine, a long black limousine that attracted the attention of passersby as it drove by. The long cabin was like a small mobile office, complete with a small refrigerator and other amenities.

Zhong Tier curled her jade-like feet on the sofa beside her, her body leaning against Zhou Hong's chest.

Du Jiacheng, sitting opposite Zhou Hong, handed him a small brown booklet with both hands without looking at him. "Chairman Hong, your driver's license has been processed." It had been delivered to him by someone just before he got into the car at the club.

Zhou Hong nodded, and Du Jiacheng added, "The car you requested has been sent to Wanli Auto Shop in Dongshan, Jiangbei, and will arrive tomorrow."

Zhou Hong nodded, explaining that his hometown was Dongning County, Dongshan City, Jiangbei Province.

In a few days, I'll prepare to go home and visit.

The phone rang suddenly. Zhou Hong was stunned when he saw the number; it was his family's number from his hometown.

Many things are truly mysterious at times, as if they are telepathic; whatever you think of may happen.

Last time I suddenly felt nervous, I called home. My older brother answered, but the call was hung up after only a few words.

When I was a child, I had a good relationship with my older brother. In junior high school, I started to grow taller and even went to high school to help my brother fight off people who were bullying him.

I really don't know how our relationship turned out like this.

My mind was racing with thoughts, but my hand had already pressed the call button.

This is the phone number for the old house. My older brother and sister-in-law live in the newly built three main rooms. My older brother answered the phone last time, so he must have been in my parents' old house.

"Xiao Hong..." It was Mom's voice.

"Yes, Mom..." Zhou Hong felt a surge of excitement.

There was silence on the other end.

"Mom, is something wrong?" Zhou Hong's mood suddenly became somewhat gloomy.

"Sigh..." Mom sighed.

"Is it about money? It's alright, just tell me." Zhou Hong added, "I'll go back in the next few days, we can talk about it in person."

"Oh, does your brother know you're coming back?" Mom seemed startled.

Zhou Hong knew in his heart that his mother secretly preferred his older brother, who excelled in both character and academics, but she probably didn't even realize it herself.

You can't blame Mom for this; who doesn't want more outstanding children? I've always been a troublemaker.

"Mom, tell me, are we short of money at home?" Zhou Hong asked.

"Sigh..." Mom sighed and remained silent for a long time.

Zhou Hong was about to be direct to avoid putting his mother in a difficult position when she sighed and said, "Xiao Hong, before you go back to China, could you ask your older brother Ping to lend you 30,000 yuan?"

"Your brother and your dad have argued several times, saying we're biased. He urgently needs money right now; it's a critical juncture in his life. We've given you all our money; we can't give him a single penny..."

As she spoke, Mom wiped away tears, "Xiao Hong, we're having some cash flow problems right now. Later, once things settle down, your dad and I will give you the money..."

"Okay, no problem, Mom, it's alright, don't worry, I'll transfer it to you in a bit..."

"Mom is too ashamed to talk to you anymore..." Mom cried as she hung up the phone.

Zhou Hong remained silent, then saw the pure and pretty face in his arms looking at him with clear eyes.

Chung Ti-er leaned back slightly, her red lips close to Zhou Hong's ear, and whispered, "Your adoptive mother?"

Zhou Hong knew that with the current mobile phone recording technology, Zhong Tier, who was in his arms, could hear the general meaning of his conversation with his mother. As for Du Jiacheng on the other end, he had put on headphones to listen to music to avoid suspicion since he started making the private call.

"No, it's my own mother. The situation is a bit complicated." Zhou Hong smiled, but there was a bitter taste in his mouth.

"Xin Xin, call and see if there are any tickets available for today. Oh, Dongshan, right? For Dongshan tickets." Zhong Ti'er sat up straight and said to Xin Xin, who was dozing off in the front row by the door.

"Huh?" Xin Xin was startled and sat up straight.

Zhou Hong glanced at his watch and said, "There should be."

Dongshan is considered a decent city in the north, but to fly to the East China Sea, there's only one flight a day.

At 10 a.m., the plane flies from Dongshan to Donghai, and at 5 p.m., it flies from Donghai to Dongshan.

"Xin Xin, book me a plane ticket to Dongshan in Jiangbei." Zhou Hong glanced at Zhong Tier and suddenly felt much better. It was true. After receiving this call, he couldn't wait to fly back right now.

"I'll go too." Zhong Tier linked arms with Zhou Hong.

Zhou Hong was taken aback: "That place is too dilapidated and too small, there's not much to do there."

"I just want to go..." Zhong Tier said coquettishly, shaking Zhou Hong's arm.

"Okay, okay, as long as you're not afraid of being on the news. It's a small place; seeing you there could easily cause an uproar..."

"What am I afraid of now? I have a handsome sugar daddy who's taking care of me. I'd love to be on the news. My charm is still amazing, isn't it?!..." Zhong Tier whispered in Zhou Hong's ear.

Zhou Hong shook his head helplessly, "Xin Xin, book four plane tickets."

Chung Ti-er doesn't have a personal assistant right now, and Xin Xin has been playing that role a bit lately. Jin Sha-zai doesn't have much to do here, and it would take a lot of persuasion to get him to stay, so it's better to just bring him along.