Chapter 354: Chapter 354
Hongyang's heart, once again, surged with the wish to kill Liu Zhizhong.
"You damn mongrel, what shitty idea did you come up with? You want to play the good guy, do charity, then go ahead, fuck off to your mother, but why the hell do you have to drag me into this?
Hongyang had poured in several million over the death of that female college student, and it was only now with the book and film rights that he started making a substantial return. But now, his little aunt wants to light a fire!
His heart was struggling, tormented, and angry. But what he didn't expect was that Zhizhong had already whispered something into Yue Xing's ear and even gave a lick and kiss to the edge of her ear and side of her face.
Yuxing felt all tingly, and despite herself, couldn't help but bashfully and coquettishly punch Zhizhong in the chest, her eyes saying: You are so bad, so cruel!
Zhizhong spread his hands with an indifferent and composed smile that seemed to have a more charismatic air, as if to say: just like that!
It was only then that Yuxing spoke up, "What's the matter, Hongyang, feeling the pinch of money? Not supporting your little aunt anymore? Does money still mean anything to you, to the Zhang Family?"
Hongyang felt as if his heart was bleeding, but he steeled himself and immediately said, "Little aunt, I understand, I get it! So that snitching dog Liu Zhizhong wants a reward, wants to play the great philanthropist, right? Sorry, I won't satisfy him! But…"
"I will all my manuscript fees, all film and television rights fees, in my own name, to support your, what, new project."
"Income generated now, income generated later, all of it will be given, I'll hand over the accounts and passwords to the project lead, okay?"
"All the fame will be mine, no one else's! That's the best I can do, he can agree or disagree, but that's the way it's going to be!"
By the end of his speech, Hongyang had reverted to a petulant and resentful tone.
Yuxing glanced at Zhizhong with a look of resignation and shook her head. The thing was, what Zhizhong had whispered to her ear was exactly that, for Hongyang to cough up everything, not keeping a penny for himself. And here Hongyang was, pledging this all on his own.
"Okay then! Let's go with what you said, all the credit is yours. That was what your little aunt intended as well. This way, your reputation will be greater, which will help your future prospects. You are part of the Zhang family, isn't your little aunt looking out for you? Who else would I care for if not you, certainly not Liu Zhizhong?"
"Right, little aunt, I know, I know… You're my little aunt, how could you be looking out for some bastard?"
"Of course, I'm not an idiot, I'll be sure to give you a big publicity push later on…"
The aunt and nephew chatted casually for a bit more, then Hongyang proactively hung up the phone, saying he was too busy in Provincial City and wanted to rest for a while.
As soon as the call ended, Hongyang kicked at the divider in front of him in anger, exploding the tip of his leather shoe and nearly bringing tears of pain to his eyes.
This showdown had truly ended in a miserable defeat for him!
He was supposed to be squeezing Liu Zhizhong's labor in exchange for wealth and fame—a delightful prospect for Hongyang.
But after all this, fuck, he got nothing! It was supposed to be income over a hundred million, fuck... His heart truly bled…
All this was that bastard Liu Zhizhong's fault, he and Hongyang were irreconcilable forever!
On the other side, after ending the call, Yuxing glared at Zhizhong, "Are you happy now, you bastard? You can't get a cent, and neither can Hongyang!" Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍
Zhizhong was as calm as Taishan, with a relaxed tone, responding with proper etiquette, "That's absolutely necessary. What I can't have, brother-in-law shouldn't think about having either. And what I can have, he shouldn't even dream about, like my wife, my Shui Xing, heh heh..."
"You bastard, what nonsense are you spewing? What could Hongyang possibly do to me, stop talking nonsense! But you really are despicable, getting Hongyang all excited for nothing, leaving him with nothing!"
"What do you mean nothing? Doesn't he still have his loving aunt? Doesn't he still have the grand reputation of donating all his income? I wish my dear nephew prosperity, heh heh..."
"Don't get cocky, you bastard! Now tell me the truth, who was Hongyang's dream girl when you were in school, who is she, are you still in contact with her? Tell me!!!"
Yuxing suddenly grabbed Zhizhong by the ear, catching him off guard and twisting it hard as she adopted the fierce demeanor of the Master of Extinction…