Chapter 30: I Am Extortion!

involved in an assassination case. Please cooperate with us for further investigation," said one of the policemen as he approached cautiously while holding his gun. He also signaled to his partner, "Q...Chapter Thirty - I Am the Blackmailer!

"Very well, very well. I will leave right away," Zhang Chenfeng bowed and retreated, his face full of respect.

Zhang Mingqi smiled and asked, "How does it feel to have a Platinum Director Card"

Wang Zheng took out the card from his wallet, studied it for a moment, then said with a bitter smile, "To be honest, power isn’t such a good thing. I don’t want to become like the person I hated most when I was young."

Hearing Wang Zheng's words, Zhang Mingqi’s eyes immediately lit up, and she wanted to say something more when she saw Shangguan Shishi and Han Xingye getting out of the car.

"So Miss Shangguan and Miss Han were also in the car," Zhang Mingqi greeted them with a smile. She had to show respect to the Shangguan family and Old Han’s family.

Zhang Mingqi knew that Sheng Fei lived together with these two young girls, which was why she was willing to pay such a high price to keep Sheng Fei around in order to bring Wang Zheng over. Being able to indirectly connect with the influential Shangguan family and Old Han’s military-influential household was something everyone would want.

"Miss Mingqi truly shines brightly," Shangguan Shishi looked at Zhang Mingqi in her evening gown, then glanced at herself, feeling a slight sense of inferiority.

How come this woman has developed such sexy curves!

Kim Hyun-ae walked up to Zhang Mingqi and sized her up before saying with envy, "Sister, you’re truly beautiful. How did you manage to get such a great figure"

After Kim Hyun-ae finished speaking, she didn’t wait for Zhang Mingqi’s response but immediately lowered her head to look at her own chest and muttered to herself, "Still, I’m not doing too bad. At least I’m better than someone."

Shangguan Shishi had a face full of black lines beside them.

Zhang Mingqi quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Let’s go inside. It’s getting late."

"Alright, let's head inside."

Wang Zheng deliberately lingered around the three women and stretched out his arm, saying, "I wonder which of these beautiful ladies would like to hold my hand"

Shangguan Shishi wore a face full of disgust, while Kim Hyun-ae pursed her lips. Wang Zheng looked at Zhang Mingqi for help, but the latter just smiled and turned away.

"Am I really that unappealing" Wang Zheng lowered his head and walked away silently. Just as he was swallowing saliva, he suddenly heard Han Xingye say something, causing him to choke.

"Wang Zheng, your zipper is down!"

Wang Zheng looked down and indeed saw that the zipper was down. He muttered to himself, "No wonder I felt a chill."

At this moment, the three women behind him started laughing without restraint, causing Wang Zheng's face to turn red as he roared, "Han Xingye, why are you staring at someone else’s private matters!"

...

The grand hall of Heavenly Palace International Club was already filled with many people. These individuals were all dressed in fine clothes; some outfits alone could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. They held their glasses and moved around, exchanging pleasantries and laughter. Their high social status gave them the confidence to mingle here.

At this moment, Shishi’s arrival caught everyone's attention.

"Look over there; Miss Shangguan has arrived."

"Yes, it's the first time that she, a legitimate daughter of the Shangguan family, is representing her father at such an event. She used to just be a student."

"Shishi represents her father What signal does this indicate Could it be that there are changes happening within the Shangguan family"

When some people saw Shishi appear in Heavenly Palace International, they immediately started discussing.

"Isn't that Zhang Mingqi from Blue Sea Company Why is she with Miss Shangguan"

"Yes, how did they meet each other"

"Could it be that Zhang Xiaoci from the Blue Sea Group has gained favor with Mr. Shangguan Zhengtai"

"This is not good; I need to inform my family and buy more shares of the Blue Sea Group."

"Hey, who’s that young man walking beside them"

"The person standing by the three young mistresses must not be a simple character; they could very well be an exceptional offspring from another influential family."

Cheng Kangmei also noticed Shishi from the上官詩詩從大門處進來。他的麵部肌肉不自然地抽搐了一下，因為他多次企圖綁架上官詩詩但每次都未能成功，也不知道上官家族是否已經發現了。

This is the world of fame and fortune, this is a utilitarian realm, this is what they call high society, where anyone can befriend you superficially, act like close family members such as father and son, but turn around to stab you in the back.

"I heard earlier that Jirong International plans to venture into the white appliance industry. I wonder if Shishi's attendance at this event is related."

Hearing this comment, Cheng Kangmei's expression visibly changed, and then he pretended as though nothing had happened.

But it seemed that the speaker was not going to let him off so easily, pretending to engage in a casual discussion by pulling on Cheng Kangmei: "Mr. Cheng, Mr. Cheng, you are the leader of China's white appliance industry; do you think Jirong International’s actions this time are too underhanded"

Cheng Kangmei tried to soften his stiff facial expression and forced a smile while answering: "Our Meilong Group is not afraid of any competition, even from Jirong International. This is an open market where anyone can enter; like the effect of introducing a catfish into a pond, I believe that Jirong International's entry will be beneficial to the entire white appliance industry."

"Mr. Cheng, what you say sounds too official. Honestly speaking, do you not harbor resentment towards the Shangguan family"

This person spoke in a sarcastic tone; Cheng Kangmei recognized him as Shen Chunlin, chairman of Honggang Group and one of China's steel tycoons.

"Resentment How could there be." Cheng Kangmei laughed dryly: "Shangguan Zheng is someone I admire greatly. If he can enter the white appliance industry, I believe it will provide me with many opportunities to learn and progress."

"Mr. Cheng, you are too modest; actually, I don’t think that’s what you truly feel, hahaha," Shen Chunlin's laughter was somewhat unsettling.

“What I think is none of your damn business,” Cheng Kangmei really wanted to blurt out this thought and spit the word “damn” in his face. However, considering Shen Chunlin's status as one of China’s top tycoons, he hesitated.

Cheng Kangmei only managed a couple more dry laughs without speaking further.

At this moment, Shishi also spotted Cheng Kangmei and gave him a slight smile. She linked her left arm with Wang Zheng's and walked straight toward Cheng Kangmei.

Seeing Shishi’s expression, Cheng Kangmei inwardly cursed but had no choice; he couldn't escape now and could only grit his teeth and approach her.

"Uncle Cheng, I'm Shishi. It's been a long time, how have you been" Shishi was very polite, uh, like an obedient child who respects the elderly.

"I'm in great health, really good. Please also give my regards to your father," Chan Kangmei said with a smile, but inwardly he was muttering: "And give my regards to the rest of your family."

"Thank you, Uncle Cheng. I will convey your greetings to my father,"

“Shishi, it’s been a long time since we last met. You’ve grown into such a graceful and beautiful young lady. And who is this gentleman beside you” asked Chan Kangmei when he saw Wang Zheng, feeling quite unfamiliar with him.

"I'm Wang Zheng, just back from the U.S., nice to meet you, Senior," Wang Zheng greeted proactively with an outstretched hand for a handshake. To his surprise, however, the other party pretended not to notice and left Wang Zheng's extended arm hanging in mid-air, neither retracting nor continuing, causing some embarrassment.

Chan Kangmei felt it natural; as the big boss of Magna Group, he was an important figure even within this club. Shouldn't a junior initiate a handshake merely because they want to

Seeing this, Shangguan Shishi's face turned cold; Wang Zheng is her person, isn’t he How could she just stand by and see him humiliated like that

"Uncle Cheng, Jirong International plans on entering the white electrical industry. I hope you are prepared and won't get too badly beaten by them,"

Hearing this, a flash of coldness appeared in Chan Kangmei's eyes. He then said with an insincere smile: "Oh Shishi, you should understand that Magna has always been the leader in white electrical industry with deep roots; it’s not something Jirong International can shake just like that. Young people shouldn’t speak so boldly, or they might suffer."

Shangguan Shishi was about to retort but was preempted by Wang Zheng: "Mr. Cheng, young people taking losses isn't a big deal since there are plenty of opportunities for correction as long as we're not too old. However, some older folks spend their days thinking up shady deals—especially now with so many people and cars around; one really needs to be careful."

Wang Zheng's words were a direct threat. Chan Kangmei’s smug attitude had greatly annoyed him: as the top killer Wang Da, he walked tall everywhere, but the boss of this little Magna Group refused his handshake!

"What do you mean by that" said Chan Kangmei, feeling quite put off.

“No particular meaning; just reminding Mr. Cheng to stay out of trouble. The bruise on your hand hasn’t healed yet, so it’s best not to provoke others—lest the itching gets worse,” Wang Zheng smiled mysteriously, with a hint of Schadenfreude.

Shangguan Shishi didn't understand Wang Zheng's words, but for Chan Kangmei, they were like a bolt from the blue. He was frozen on the spot!

The poison was his handiwork

This feeling of intense itchiness reaching deep into the nerves was something Chan Kangmei found utterly unbearable. If he could, he would have chopped off his finger at that moment; but lacking the courage to do so, he definitely didn't want it to happen again.

From this point on, Chan Kangmei’s gaze towards Wang Zheng changed.r, I develop."The Jinling New District landDong Qinpeng's mouth was as wide as an eggplant; he really hadn't expected Wang Zheng to demand such a lion's share right off the bat.This wasn't cooperation...