Chapter 170: Chapter 170: These Words Are Said With Determination
Actually, Zhao Zhenhao can’t be blamed for thinking that way.
After all, apart from the Bai family, the other three major families have always been in a silent rivalry, none willing to be outdone by the others.
If you have a Ferrari, I must have a Lamborghini; if your company earns a billion a year, mine has to earn at least 1.2 billion!
It was truly a situation of striving to outdo each other at every turn.
But now that Fang Wenbin had brought out an Agusta AW109E, Zhao Zhenhao didn’t have anything impressive to counter with, so he naturally felt quite empty inside.
“What should I do…” Zhao Zhenhao thought for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up, “Right! I have Brother Hao! If Brother Hao steps in, he’ll definitely shut them up!”
How memorable it was! He had almost never managed to get the better of Wang Hao! Especially that time they had dinner here—over three million spent, all just to watch Wang Hao dominate the conversation…
That’s right! Brother Hao will definitely be effective!
“As for you buying a plane, there’s nothing I can really offer,” Zhao Zhenhao said indifferently, “so how about I treat you to a meal first? If you’re planning to go somewhere, you’ve got to fill up your stomach first, right?”
“Oh man, isn’t that going to cost you!” Fang Wenbin was utterly smug.
We used to be neck and neck in every aspect. Your company’s annual net profit was 4.6 billion, and mine was 4.4 billion. We were matched in looks and nearly the same age—it was as if we were born to be rivals! But what can you do if you’re born a Yu and not a Liang? If I can’t outdo you in career and looks, then let’s compare who has nicer things!
“Let’s go,” Zhao Zhenhao adjusted his clothes and led the way into the elevator.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance hall of Hualong Xuan, and just as they were about to enter, two people walked out from the restaurant. Everyone stopped in their tracks in surprise.
It was Wang Hao and Bai Yaning!
“Zhao?” Wang Hao was baffled when he saw Zhao Zhenhao and Fang Wenbin together, “How did you two end up together?”
Zhao and Fang Wenbin were just as perplexed, “How did you two end up together?”
Can’t anybody hold a conversation here? What’s with the ‘how did you two end up together?’ Isn’t it normal to have dinner together?
“Ah, haha, just came out to grab a bite,” Wang Hao laughed, “How about you?”
Fang Wenbin greeted the Ice Princess first, “Miss Ice Princess, hello.” Then he turned to Wang Hao, “We were thinking of grabbing some food before going on an adventure.”
“An adventure?” Wang Hao was curious, “Where would you go on an adventure?” Are there still places to explore nowadays?
“Oh, it’s ,” Zhao Zhenhao said with a smile, “Fang Wenbin wants to explore the burial ground that was discovered on my family’s land. We haven’t eaten yet, so we thought we’d get a meal first and then go together. Brother Hao, are you planning to come along?” After finishing his sentence, Zhao Zhenhao kept winking at Wang Hao—hahaha, what a pleasant surprise! I was just looking for you, and here we run into each other!
Eh? This sounds like something’s up…
Fang Wenbin was also thrilled, never expecting to run into Bai Yaning! He’d just purchased a helicopter and then encountered the woman of his dreams. If not now, when would he show off?
Bai Yaning thought for a moment, then asked, “Are you talking about the tomb complex that your family found in Taining Mountain?”
Zhao Zhenhao nodded, “Exactly, that’s the one.”
“So here’s the deal,” Fang Wenbin took a deep breath before proudly saying, “I just bought a helicopter and wanted to go for a ride. It’s perfect timing since the Zhao family has just discovered a burial ground. We could really have an exhilarating exploration! I wonder if Miss Ice Princess would be interested in joining?”
Wang Hao was utterly astounded!
Here I am, without even a car, and this guy is already flying planes!
This is just an unfair comparison!
Isn’t it a blow to one’s pride?
As Wang Hao was thinking this, Miss Ice Princess already stepped in to make a stand for him.
“Not interested,” Bai Yaning shook her head and said indifferently, “I have a song recording this afternoon. And we already have two helicopters at home; they’re too noisy.”
Man, I really love you to death! That was some solid talk, hahahaha!
Wang Hao at the side couldn’t help but snicker, see? Didn’t I tell you? All that high-end stuff might fool an inexperienced girl, but what hasn’t our big star seen? It’s just a helicopter, how big a deal can it be?
As the situation looked about to blow over, Fang Wenbin became instantly downtrodden, looking quite dejected.
All that effort buying a plane, and not even a chance to show it off!
At this time, Zhao Zhenhao actually joined forces with Fang Wenbin—it was essential to pull Brother Hao in today and to harshly knock his arrogant attitude down a peg or two!
Zhao Zhenhao said, “Miss Ice Princess is recording that song ‘Bubble’ that Brother Hao gave you before, right? Actually, you can’t record it in just one day. Why not relax a bit and go out for a walk, how about it?”
After the previous dinner, Bai Yaning had slightly changed her view of Zhao Zhenhao. Seeing him advising her , she seemed a bit hesitant.
She looked at Wang Hao and asked, “Are you planning to go?”
Zhao Zhenhao winked furiously at Wang Hao—it was like his eyelids were about to fly off!
In fact, Wang Hao originally had no intention of getting involved in this mess—why mix into the jealousies of the big clans when he could go back and record songs with Ice Princess and have fun?
But just as he was about to refuse, Wang Hao suddenly remembered something!
Today, he really was in luck!
Could this sudden adventure be the key to an incredibly lucky event?! Tomb exploration, huh! Would they find any treasures inside?!
“Well, actually, I don’t want to go,” Wang Hao started, just as Zhao Zhenhao and Fang Wenbin’s faces fell with disappointment when he suddenly changed his tune: “But, working every single day is indeed quite tiring. After all, we’re not machines. We should relax and lighten our spirits, right Miss Ice Princess?”
Thanks, Brother Hao! Fang Wenbin inwardly called out with utmost sincerity, not knowing how else to continue the conversation!
“Okay, fine,” Bai Yaning gave it some thought and then smiled slightly, “Then let’s go relax.”
Once Bai Yaning had agreed, the deal was sealed!
Zhao Zhenhao and Fang Wenbin, along with the rest, didn’t even bother to finish their meal, and prepared to set out!
While going downstairs, Zhao Zhenhao whispered to Wang Hao, “Brother Hao, today Fang Wenbin outshone me. You have to help me get vengeance no matter what!”
“What happened?” Wang Hao asked curiously, “How did he outshine you?”
“He bought a plane, and I didn’t,” Zhao Zhenhao said bluntly, “He can’t steal all the limelight; this is a matter of face for the Zhao family!”
Well, in the Heavenly People’s Republic, there’s nothing more to say once face becomes the issue…
“A helicopter, eh? What can I do?” Wang Hao decisively shook his head, “Don’t drag me into your noble family affairs!”
“Anyway, Brother Hao, it’s all on you now!” Zhao Zhenhao gave Wang Hao’s arm a firm pinch, “You have to lend me a hand no matter what!” And with that, he got into the car.
Damn it, the guy can buy a helicopter! How am I supposed to help you out?
Forget about it for now; there’s an event waiting for us. The big, lucky event might just happen during this tomb exploration! Gotta prepare well!
“Alright, since everyone’s ready to go,” Fang Wenbin got into his car, which was a convertible, allowing for easy conversation, “get ready, and let’s meet at the top floor of my company at two o’clock. My helicopter is parked there.”
The crowd responded together: “Okay!”
So, they each went their separate ways to prepare.
Wang Hao got into Bai Yaning’s car, and she asked, “We’re going on an adventure soon. What do we need to prepare? I really don’t know anything about this. Do you have a clue?”
“Slightly, slightly,” Wang Hao said with a very pretentious smile, “But I’ll probably need you to be the driver for a while, as we’ll need to run to several places.”
“No problem,” Bai Yaning responded with a smile, started the car, and said as they drove away, “I’m finding out that you seem to know a little about everything. Where do you get all this knowledge from?”
Could I tell you that all I know about tomb raiding comes from ‘Ghost Blowing Lamp’ and ‘Tomb Raider Notes’?
“I read a lot normally,” Wang Hao replied with a smile, “I remember things here and there from places I like, heh.”
“You’re full of hot air,” Bai Yaning teased with a smile, “Okay, let’s see what kinds of amazing things you’ll do this time.”
Pretentious mode, decisively activated. Requesting subscriptions and recommendation votes!