Chapter 7: Lin Ming Enters

Wang Haoran, who was busy at the company, saw Liu Yunshuang’s message and replied with a simple “No time,” ignoring it afterward.

He was currently promoting his trusted confidants to manage the corporation since he needed to focus on dealing with the protagonist in the future.

Moreover, he had to prepare early for the upcoming plot.

Time quickly reached the weekend.

Recalling the approximate timeline in the plot, Wang Haoran got in his car, taking two bodyguards with him, and headed to a stone-gambling venue in the northern part of the city.

As the richest man in S City, Wang Haoran was welcomed personally by the owner of the venue, He Mingcheng, as soon as he entered.

Back when the stone-gambling venue was established, it received substantial support from the Wang Corporation, so Wang Haoran had specially called ahead to notify He Mingcheng of his visit.

In this tens of thousands of square meters space, the shouts of excitement and despair echoed continuously, and the smell and noise of stone cutting filled the air, lending a lively atmosphere to the gambling venue.

Strolling around with He Mingcheng.

Although Wang Haoran was casually dressed, the high-quality fabric, perfectly fitting design, and stylish yet steady appearance made it clear to anyone that he was not an ordinary person, even if they didn’t know his identity.

Those who recognized him respectfully greeted him, “Hello, Mr. Wang!”

Wang Haoran knew that some people looked down on him, thinking his success was merely due to being born into the right family.

But no matter how disdainful these people felt, they still greeted him respectfully, acting as if they admired him greatly.

It’s understandable; after all, in the world of human relations, getting along with someone is always better than making enemies.

Of course, except for certain foolish protagonists and their brainless supporters.

After a while, Wang Haoran suddenly asked in a seemingly casual manner.

“He Boss, where do you source your raw stones from?”

Hearing Wang Haoran’s question, He Mingcheng was momentarily stunned but answered honestly, “We mainly source from Baicui Town near the border.”

“Does He Boss have any plans to expand his business?”

“…What does Mr. Wang mean?”

“Hehe, I think He Boss’s business has great potential and would like to invest. I wonder if He Boss is willing to collaborate with the Wang Corporation for mutual benefit?”

Hearing Wang Haoran’s words, He Mingcheng thought he was joking, but looking up, he saw a pair of serious and earnest eyes.

“Mr. Wang, are you serious?”

“Of course! In fact, before coming, I already had my secretary prepare a collaboration proposal. He Boss will receive a call from my assistant shortly.”

Sure enough, not long after Wang Haoran finished speaking, He Mingcheng’s phone rang.

After the call, He Mingcheng was overjoyed.

He had long wanted to further his business but was constrained by a lack of funds. Now with the Wang Corporation, a billion-dollar group, joining, he no longer had to worry about funds and venues. Moreover, with the Wang family’s connections, certain policies would be easier to navigate.

Though he would have to share profits with the Wang Corporation, it would certainly be more profitable than going solo.

He Mingcheng speculated that maybe Wang Haoran was tired of people saying he was living off his family’s legacy, so he wanted to expand new ventures to prove himself!

He didn’t think that a richest man like Wang Haoran would come and mess with him.

Regardless of the reason, it was beneficial for him.

Seeing He Mingcheng like this, Wang Haoran struck while the iron was hot.

“I’ll just look around here myself. He Boss, you should go review the collaboration proposal and see if we can finalize it soon.”

“Doing business, it’s always better to prepare early!”

“Well… Mr. Wang, I’ll excuse myself then.”

He Mingcheng thought for a moment and decided to personally go check.

The Wang Corporation was enormously influential, and although Wang Haoran might not care, he had to give it his all.

Before leaving, He Mingcheng instructed the person in charge of the gambling venue to accompany Wang Haoran, to prevent any trouble from those who didn’t know better.

As He Mingcheng hurried off, Wang Haoran breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally got Lin Ming’s “benefactor” out of the way.

As for the collaboration, it was real. After all, this amount of money was nothing for the Wang Corporation.

Being a big villain also had its perks. As long as Lin Ming, the protagonist, hadn’t fully risen, the Wang Corporation wouldn’t fall.

Estimating the time, Wang Haoran, under the pretense of checking raw stones, moved near the entrance of the gambling venue.

Ready to watch the show.

At the entrance of the gambling venue.

Lin Ming was very angry.

He was noisily slapping his flip-flops, loudly arguing with the security guards.

“Why can’t I go in? Are you looking down on me?”

“I’m telling you, I know your boss He!”

“He’s the one who invited me here!”

At first glance, Lin Ming was wearing a faded shirt and jeans, flip-flops on his feet, fists clenched, neck stiffened, looking very defiant.

Actually, the gambling venue was similar to a commercial plaza, a place for business, with no strict entry requirements.

The two security guards at the door were just for show and to prevent sudden incidents.

But under Lin Ming’s “honorable” appearance and the influence of his “halved charm,” the two security guards somehow felt like making things difficult for him.

After all, the average person’s charm is around 50, but with his halved charm only at 25, Lin Ming looked no better than a beggar on the street to the minor villain security guards.

Moreover, they didn’t believe a word of Lin Ming’s defense, constantly mocking him with phrases like “Such big talk, aren’t you afraid of getting caught blowing hot air,” “stinking beggar,” and “sneaking in to beg.”

Finally, after being ridiculed for over ten minutes, Lin Ming couldn’t take it anymore and pulled out his phone to call He Mingcheng.

Lin Ming had this number because he had helped He Mingcheng once by chance.

But at that time, He Mingcheng was just being polite. When Lin Ming found out that He Mingcheng owned a gambling venue, he was ecstatic.

After all, he had X-ray Vision!

As long as he used it well, wouldn’t money come pouring in?

He was sure to become a guest of honor to the billionaire He Mingcheng!

Taking advantage of the weekend, Lin Ming came over.

Nearby, Wang Haoran, listening to the security guards’ sarcastic remarks, felt his head ache, unable to understand how Lin Ming, the person directly insulted, had tolerated it for so long.

Seeing Lin Ming about to turn the tables and slap the guards’ faces, Wang Haoran hurried over.

He didn’t even glance at Lin Ming, directly instructing the two security guards.

“Let him in.”

“I know this person, he’s a student from a poor family. It’s a rare opportunity for him, let him come in and see the world!”

The two security guards quickly complied when they saw Wang Haoran speaking.

They didn’t know Wang Haoran’s identity, but seeing the big boss respectfully accompanying him earlier and now the venue’s manager acting like a subordinate, the two guards didn’t hesitate to follow Wang Haoran’s instructions.

Nearby, Lin Ming, who had just taken out his phone, was stunned by Wang Haoran’s sudden appearance.

Should he make the call or not?