: The Zhao family father and son kneel and beg for mercy! His ex-girlfriend cries and begs

As Zhou Ran finished speaking, an invisible aura of malevolence erupted from his body.

This was no ordinary aura, but the killing intent emanating from an ancient demonic cultivator.

Although Zhou Ran only inherited the superficial aspects, this aura was still like a mountain pressing down on ordinary people, making it difficult to breathe and causing them to tremble.

Zhao Shijiang was closest to the location and felt the impact most acutely.

He felt the temperature around him drop sharply.

"What...what do you want?"

Zhao Shijiang struggled to stay upright, his voice already trembling slightly.

"Zhou Ran, this is a society governed by the rule of law!"

I am the chairman of Hongyuan Group. If you mess with me, you won't escape!

"Rule of law?"

Zhou Ran chuckled.

"When you sent people to kill me, why didn't you talk about the rule of law?"

Now that a knife's to my throat, you're starting to talk to me about the law?

He reached out and gently patted Zhao Shijiang's well-preserved old face.

Snapped.

Snapped.

The sound is crisp and not very harmful, but extremely insulting.

Zhou Ran forked a piece of steak, put it in his mouth, chewed it carefully, and then wiped his mouth with a napkin after swallowing.

"Chairman Zhao, why don't you take a look at your phone first?"

Zhao Shijiang swallowed hard and quickly grabbed his phone.

He had put his phone on silent just now to project an air of authority during the negotiations.

If you turn on the screen now, it will be filled with a dense list of missed calls.

The bank president, the material suppliers, and even several government officials who had already agreed to cooperate.

Dozens of them!

While he was still in a daze, another phone call came in.

He is the CFO of Hongyuan Group.

Zhao Shijiang pressed the answer button with trembling fingers.

"Chairman Zhao! Something's happened! Something terrible has happened!"

The finance director's terrified screams came from the other end of the phone, sounding particularly jarring in the quiet restaurant.

"Several partner banks suddenly sent letters just now, demanding to withdraw their loans!"

We have three days to repay all loans, or our company assets will be seized!

"Furthermore, several major suppliers who had previously agreed to supply us are now willing to pay penalties to avoid breach of contract and cut off our supply!"

"They say the Xiao family is behind this!"

"Chairman Zhao, you need to think of something quickly! The company's working capital won't last until tomorrow!"

pat.

The phone slipped from Zhao Shijiang's hand and fell onto the carpet.

It’s over.

It's all over.

It turns out Chen Ya wasn't lying.

This seemingly harmless pretty boy has really managed to climb up the towering tree of the Xiao family!

Dignity and face are nothing but bullshit in front of Hongyuan Group!

"Mr. Zhou, Master Zhou! Please, I beg you to ask the Xiao family to be lenient and just let me go!"

The black-clad thugs who had been surrounding the area, wielding weapons, now looked at each other, caught in a dilemma.

Zhao Tao clearly hadn't figured out the situation yet.

Seeing his father's submissive demeanor, he felt a surge of anger rising within him.

"dad!"

Zhao Tao suddenly stood up and overturned the chair in front of him.

"Hongyuan Group is gone, what's the use of crying!"

His tone was full of disappointment and frustration with his father.

"With so many of us, are we afraid of just one guy?"

"At worst, we'll fight to the death!"

"Cripple this brat first! I refuse to believe the Xiao family would fight us to the death for a dead man!"

He pulled a folding knife from his waist and pointed it at Zhou Ran with a ferocious expression.

Zhou Ran!

"Stop fucking playing tricks on me!"

"I'll show you today who's the boss in Jiangcheng!"

"stop!!"

A heart-wrenching roar exploded forth.

The one who spoke was neither Zhou Ran nor Chen Ya.

It was Zhao Shijiang.

"dad?"

Zhao Tao turned around in disbelief.

"The traitor!

Put the knife down!

He understands the current situation better than his foolish son.

If what just happened was merely a decisive commercial move...

So now, if they really take action, it will be a catastrophe.

Moreover, once a fight is started, there is absolutely no room for maneuver.

The Xiao family's attempt to destroy Hongyuan is a business tactic.

But if Zhou Ran is going to kill someone...

Looking at the Glock that had been crushed into scrap metal.

Zhao Shijiang had no doubt that Zhou Ran would not hesitate to snap the necks of everyone present.

Pfft!

Zhao Shijiang knelt upright in front of Zhou Ran.

"Dad! Are you crazy?!"

Zhao Tao's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets; he screamed and rushed over to pull him away.

Why are you kneeling down to him?

"At worst, we'll die together!"

Zhao Tao's blood was boiling.

If you can't live the life of a rich kid, you might as well die!

"You unfilial son! You kneel down too!"

Zhao Shijiang slapped Zhao Tao hard across the face.

Kneel down!

Apologize to Mr. Zhou!

Zhao Shijiang roared, pressing Zhao Tao's head down and forcibly pinning him to the ground.

Zhao Tao was stunned and terrified by the beating.

He had never seen his father so terrified.

"Mr. Zhou...Master Zhou..."

Zhao Shijiang lowered his head, his voice trembling, with a hint of pleading.

"It was I, Zhao Shijiang, who was blind to the great man, and I was blinded by greed."

"It's all my fault, no matter what."

"Please have mercy and spare Hongyuan's life, spare my son and me."

"We don't want that land anymore."

"As long as you're willing to stop, the Zhao family will follow your lead and serve you like a slave!"

"It's a misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"

Zhao Shijiang broke out in a cold sweat and kowtowed frantically.

"I deserve to die! I deserve to die!"

As he spoke, he slapped himself hard across the face with both hands.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

The crisp sound of a slap echoed through the restaurant.

Chen Ya sat beside her, watching this scene, and felt that it all seemed unreal.

Her ex-husband, who was once arrogant and bossy towards her.

At this moment, however, he is like a stray dog, humbly begging for forgiveness.

And all of this is because of the man beside her.

She turned to look at Zhou Ran.

His profile is aloof, and his eyes are deep.

At this moment, she suddenly felt that Zhou Ran was somewhat unfamiliar, but this unfamiliarity brought her an unprecedented sense of security.

Since Zhou Ran didn't tell him to stop, Zhao Shijiang didn't dare to stop.

Zhou Ran only spoke calmly after Zhao Shijiang's face had been slapped until it was red and swollen.

"Alright."

Zhao Shijiang felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He stopped what he was doing and looked at Zhou Ran with hopeful eyes.

"Zhao Tao".

"I remember you said before that I was a simp, only fit to eat protein powder, right?"

Seeing his father's state, Zhao Tao realized that all was lost.

He scrambled forward a few steps and grabbed Zhou Ran's trouser leg.

"Ran-ge! Ran-ge, I was wrong!"

"For the sake of our four years of friendship, please spare Hongyuan Group's survival!"

Suddenly, as if remembering something, he grabbed the trembling Su Xiaoxiao and forcefully pulled her over.

"Ran-ge! It's all because of this woman!"

She seduced me!

She said you were penniless, powerless, and a good-for-nothing, and that's why she insisted on clinging to you!

"I'll give her back to you right now!"

"Ran-ge, haven't you always liked her?"

She's yours now!

You can play however you want!

As he spoke, he gave a sudden shove.

Su Xiaoxiao staggered a few steps and fell at Zhou Ran's feet.

Zhou Ran's eyes turned colder than ice.

He kicked Zhao Tao in the chest, sending him flying.

"Who do you think you are, daring to engage in such despicable business?"

"You think you're worthy to treat people like playthings?"

"Remember, in my eyes, you are not even worth as much as trash."

At this moment, Su Xiaoxiao had long lost her previous arrogance.

Her exquisite makeup was ruined by tears, and her expensive dress was wrinkled, making her look utterly disheveled.

She looked up at the man who had once been so devoted to her, but was now unattainable.

Endless regret gnawed at her heart like a venomous snake.

If only I hadn't betrayed Zhou Ran back then...

The woman who is now enjoying the homage of the Zhao family father and son, and basking in that supreme glory, is none other than her!

"Zhou Ran..."

With tears welling up in her eyes, Su Xiaoxiao reached out her hand pitifully, wanting to take Zhou Ran's hand.

"I know you still have feelings for me, don't you?"

"We've been together for three years, and our feelings for each other during those three years are genuine."

"How about we start over?"

I promise I'll listen to you from now on, do your laundry, cook for you, and have your babies...

Zhou Ran coldly shook off Su Xiaoxiao's outstretched hand.

"No need."

"Su Xiaoxiao, do you think you're the moon in the sky, someone everyone wants to hold in their hands?"

"Unfortunately, you were just mud on the sole of my shoe, and I've already shaken you off."

"Remember, you don't deserve it."