Exploding God

Lin Zhidao didn't know how he finished the cup of tea; he only felt that the tea...

Surprisingly, it tastes pretty good.

Seeing their boss enjoying his tea with relish, the two lackeys also smiled and offered their teacups.

Well……

The two men stared wide-eyed.

This tea smells wonderful!

With a gurgling sound, the three put down their empty glasses, and Lu Ze smiled as he refilled them.

After a few cups of hot tea, the initial awkwardness finally dissipated, and with Lin Zhidao's deliberate compliments, the atmosphere gradually became more lively.

Lin Zhidao sincerely held up his teacup and said, "I was wrong as the younger brother last time, so I immediately understood the reasoning after being lectured by Brother Lu."

"Yes, yes, now even my mom says I can do housework."

"Aside from the slight pain, we are actually quite grateful to Brother Lu." The two henchmen's voices were even more sincere than their boss's, and their eyes were even red and glistening with tears as they spoke.

Upon noticing this scene, Lin Zhidao couldn't help but curse these two damn bastards in his heart. They were the ones who tattled on him to his face earlier, but now they're behaving even more obsequiously than Lin Zhidao himself. Are they trying to steal the spotlight?

Is it you who's recognizing me as your brother, or is it me, Lin Zhidao, who's recognizing you as

Thinking of this, Lin Zhidao glared at the two guys with an ugly expression, then cleared his throat and laughed, "Zhao Ping and Yao Zhou didn't really want to go against you that day, Brother. Since Brother Lu has honored us with his presence today, it means that the three of us brothers still have a chance to apologize to Lu Ming and you."

"I'm sorry, Brother Lu!"

"Sorry, Brother Lu—" the two guys said loudly.

Ignoring the scalding hot tea, the three men gritted their teeth and drank it all in one gulp. After they finished, you could even see two streams of heat coming out of their nostrils.

Lu Ze looked at the three of them, smiled, lowered his head to pour himself a cup of tea, and then, under Lin Zhidao's excited gaze, gently picked it up and raised it slightly as a gesture of respect.

"I'll accept this cup of tea."

Lin Zhidao unconsciously clenched his fist, only relaxing it after seeing Lu Ze finish the cup of tea. His palms were now damp with sweat. This was the first cup of tea Lu Ze had drunk since he came in!

This was the first goodwill signal released by Lu Ze.

If they are willing to accept the apologies from the three of them, then there is still room for negotiation!

"Ah Ming," Lu Ze looked at his younger brother and said softly, "Do you understand what I meant by that sentence now?"

Lu Ming understood.

Living in the same environment, the difference between the strong and the weak lies in who can change it.

To be honest, seeing the three of them bowing and scraping before their brother today, especially Lin Zhidao, who was usually so arrogant and domineering on campus, now practically groveling in the dirt, was even more shocking to Lu Ming than the scene that had happened at the school gate.

"There must be more to this meal than just an apology. What other purpose do you have? Why don't you tell me?"

"What if I'm interested?"

Lu Ze crossed his arms and smiled calmly.

"I……"

"I would like to invite Brother Lu to serve as a senior consultant for our Lin Group. The salary is comparable to that of the vice president of the Lin Group, and there are no mandatory work requirements!" Lin Zhidao was initially intimidated by Lu Ze's imposing manner and dared not speak, but then he gritted his teeth and said, "Although it may be a bit presumptuous, I sincerely want to be friends with Brother Lu, so please don't take offense."

Lin Zhidao stood up and bowed, this time with genuine sincerity.

Before today, Lin Zhidao had considered breaking his promise or taking this opportunity to find a master to get revenge. However, Fu Haonan, who had just gotten out of bed yesterday, looked at the sky with an indescribable expression and said something to himself with a bitter smile, which completely dispelled his idea.

"I was so narrow-minded... I thought that after three years of hard training, the only difference between me and the top martial artists in Shangnan City was experience. But that's until I met him..."

"Young Master Lin, let me put it this way. Even if I encounter a seventh-realm strong wind level martial artist, I can stand for three minutes."

That figure, once as swift as thunder and as strong as a bear, spoke those words with such desolation.

He could last three minutes against a 7-star martial artist, but he couldn't even stand for a second longer against Lu Ze... This ridiculous yet tragic contrast, these most desolate words, brought the greatest shock to Lin Zhidao.

Strength comparable to or even surpassing that of a 7-star warrior...

8-Star Warrior?

No, it's impossible.

Such figures are invariably the backbone of major powers, so how could they possibly appear in a free city?

This absurd idea flashed through Lin Zhidao's mind, but ultimately transformed into his firmest resolve.

That is, no matter what, even if it means using all of my current capital, I would exchange it for a position as a senior advisor to the Lin Group.

We absolutely, positively must keep Lu Ze here!

Zhao Ping and Yao Zhou, the two henchmen, were shocked. After exchanging a glance, they stared straight at Lin Zhidao. "Boss, you didn't tell us about this script of carrying thorns to apologize and making three visits to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage!"

This is absolutely outrageous...

"Please forgive our rudeness, Brother Lu!" The two men stood up, bowed ninety degrees in unison, and looked righteous and awe-inspiring.

Why are these two brothers able to appear at this important occasion today? It's because they are Lin Ershao's most loyal lackeys and have earned his deep trust. They share the same fate, and the boss is right beside them. If they don't boost their score now, when will they?

"Recruitment?"

"No, no, no, I just want you to be my advisor."

Lu Ze gently raised his left index finger, and the air suddenly fell silent. Then he smiled and refilled the other person's teacup.

Zhao Ping and Yao Zhou didn't dare to utter a sound, standing stiffly behind them watching their boss "clash" with Lu Ze. The scene was like... a primary school student waiting to be reprimanded versus the grade director.

The dark tea liquor arced through the air, carrying wisps of fragrant steam as it fell into the three teacups one after another.

Lu Ze put down the teapot, looked at Lin Zhidao who was eager to explain, and said softly, "You are not worthy."

Lin Zhidao felt as if his heart had been struck by a heavy blow, his brain went blank, his body swayed and he almost lost his balance, his face turned black instantly but he dared not show it, he could only endure it, and what was finally presented to everyone was a stiff smile that was even uglier than crying.

"Brother Lu, I—"

"Don't overthink it." Lu Ze said calmly, pushing the teacup towards Lin Zhidao with a cup and fork. "This isn't specifically directed at you, so there's no need to feel pressured."

Withdrawing his arm, Lu Ze picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled, "After all, neither you, nor your father, nor the entire Lin family are worthy."

I'm so angry!

Lin Zhidao nearly overturned the table!

He felt his injured lungs, as if the wound was about to burst open again. His lips opened and closed unconsciously, wanting to say something, but his mind was blank at this moment.

"Therefore, there's no need to bring this up again."

"However, we can move on to the next topic," Lu Ze said with a smile.

"What are you saying..." Lin Zhidao replied subconsciously.

"I don't think we need to discuss the next one." The door creaked open from both sides.

Two figures, one after the other, entered the private room.

"I think that topic was great, we can continue."

The slender figure at the front gracefully walked to the tea table and gently sat down in Lin Zhidao's horrified gaze. Her fair hand gently supported her chin, and her languid and beautiful face was outlined by her light purple curly hair.

The woman smiled and said gracefully, "My surname is also Lin, and my name is Lin Chujun."

"Alright, offer me a cup of tea, and let's continue our previous conversation."

Her languid words were like a tired cat whining, and her smile was as beautiful as a flower after the rain, but the indifference in her eyes sent a chill down one's spine. Lin Zhidao's face had turned deathly pale.

Lu Ze gently loosened the three fingers of his right hand that were holding the teacup, raised his eyelids and met Lin Chujun's gaze, calm and indifferent.

A slow smile curved his lips as the woman watched.

Lu Ze spoke, his voice soft and even gentle.

But his words were like a flash of lightning in the dark clouds, sweeping into every corner of the room with explosive force in the next second.

I respect you...

"Can you afford it?"

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