Volume 1: Against the Tide Chapter 50: Do you think he can pull it off?

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  Chapter 50: Do you think he's reliable?

  Four people were chatting when another car whizzed by.

  Under the dazzling neon lights, this car is extremely eye-catching. This is a rare imported bare-bones version of the American Leopard off-road vehicle on the market, which belongs to the super luxury cars of this era. Of course, it can't be compared with those Porsche, Maserati and other gods in later generations.

  The American leopard screeched to a halt, the door opened and out came a young man with a florid complexion, wearing a silk flowered shirt and a white leisure jacket that was just coming into fashion, with a thick gold chain around his neck, giving off an air of being a tasteless nouveau riche.

  As soon as he got off the car, the rear door opened and four young women in fashionable clothes walked out one after another, chatting and laughing, following behind the nouveau riche.

  Peng Yuanzheng furrowed his brow, somewhat perplexed: Song Guo is a cultured and refined official's son with deep cultural connotations, how could he know this rich upstart? It shouldn't be!

  The nouveau riche waved at Song Guo and Li Mingran from afar, Li Mingran smiled indifferently, but a hint of disgust flashed in Song Guo's eyes.

  The subtle change in emotions fell into Peng Yuanzheng's eyes, and the doubts in his heart became even more intense.

  "Song Shao, old buddy, long time no see!" The nouveau riche burst into laughter and shook hands with Song Guo, then grabbed Li Mingran and laughed loudly, "Li Ju, you're not being very considerate, I've invited you out to eat so many times, but you never give me any face!"

  "Who are these two?" The nouveau riche glanced at Peng Yuanzheng and Zhou Dayong, saw that Peng Yuanzheng was wearing ordinary clothes and didn't pay attention to him, thinking he was Song Guo's "follower", and subconsciously shifted his gaze to Zhou Dayong.

  Although this man is rough and worldly, he has dealt with officials many times on weekdays. His eyes are poisonous, and at a glance, he can see that Zhou Dayong must be a government official.

  He smiled and didn't wait for Song Guo's introduction, proactively extending his hand to shake hands with Zhou Dayong. "I'm Huang Dalong, deputy general manager of Xinjie Enterprise. Of course, the general manager is my dad. May I ask who you are, leader?"

  Li Mingran smiled and interjected from the side, "Little Huang, this is the head of the Cadre Division of the Municipal Committee Organization Department, Director Zhou."

  "Ah, I'm so honored! Today I got to know Director Zhou, it's truly a blessing for me in this life!" Huang Dalong's eyes narrowed into a slit.

  "Hello." Zhou Dàyǒng just smiled and hastily shook hands with Huang Dàlóng before turning away.

  He was a cadre in the Organization Department, always looking down on businessmen. If it weren't for getting along with Song Guo, he wouldn't even bother to deal with someone like Huang Dalong, a rich and boorish young master.

  Xinjie Enterprise is a very powerful private enterprise group in Xin'an City, with three or four steel rolling mills, one water pump factory and two electromechanical equipment companies, and has recently expanded into the service industry, entertainment industry and urban construction development field.

  Huang Dalong is the youngest son of Huang Mingcheng, the boss of Xinjie Enterprise. Huang Mingcheng seized the opportunity in the early days of reform and opening-up to become rich, and has now become a leading private entrepreneur in Xin'an City with great influence. He is well-connected in both the legitimate business world and the underworld.

  Huang Dalong and Zhou Dayong exchanged a few pleasantries, then turned around to face Song Guo and Li Mingran, saying: "Young Master Song, Director Li, what's the point of being so stingy? You're losing your identities. How about this, I'll be the host, and invite everyone to go to Dahai Entertainment City for a happy time, and have some German beer!"

  "Come on, come on, you four over here—" Huang Dalong shouted loudly, beckoning to the four young women standing not far away.

  A heavily made-up woman with a perm hurried over, giggling and grasping Huang Dalong's arm. Huang Dalong, dazed, casually pinched her buttocks, which were clad in a leather miniskirt, and chuckled, "Song Shao, Li Ju, Zhou Ke, let me introduce you - this is my wife, Wang Nana. Come on over, all of you!"

  Peng Yuanzheng stood behind Song Guo and glanced over, this glance made him pause, the woman who was holding Huang Dali's arm was actually his colleague Wang Na. This woman wore heavy makeup and revealing clothes, if he hadn't gotten close and it wasn't dark at night, he really wouldn't have recognized her.

  This woman is indeed... a socialite, a rich man's pet. Peng Yuanzheng thought to himself.

  Huang Dalong beckoned the few young women to come over, the last one walking slowly with her head down, dressed more simply and with a faint air of makeup.

  "Let's go, let's go, we're going to the Ocean Entertainment City. I'm treating you all. Song Shao, Zhou Kechang, get in my car, and the rest of you, get in Director Li's car." Huang Dalong called out.

  Song Guomei's eyes flashed with a hint of helplessness and disgust, he furrowed his brow and said, "Dalong, I asked you to bring out a car to take us to eat barbecue, why did you bring them here?"

  Huang Dalong chuckled and said with a smile, "Song Shao, isn't this brought to help you guys liven up? Don't worry, these are all beauties from my company, each one is..."

  Huang Dalong lowered his voice and leaned in, "Song Dashi, these three are all virgins, respectable women, not prostitutes... you can choose, play with them if you want, I'll take care of the aftermath!"

  Song Guo's eyebrows furrowed even more tightly, he took a step back and waved his hand.

  He hesitated for a moment, then turned around to look at Peng Yuanzheng who had been silently standing behind him and smiled, "Yuanzheng, how about going to the dance hall to have some fun?"

  Peng Yuanzheng took a step forward and smiled, "Forget it, Song brother, it's getting late, I have to go back, my mom won't be at ease if it gets too late."

  "We have a long way to go" - Peng Yuanzheng clasped his fists, patted Song Guo's shoulder, and said meaningfully before turning around and leaving.

  If it were Song Guo and Zhou Dayong, even if Li Mingran joined in later, having a casual drink with them would be fine; but when a nouveau riche family's spoiled brat suddenly appeared, especially with Wang Na present, he gradually lost interest.

  At this time, Wang Na finally recognized Peng Yuanzheng. Her face, full of makeup, was filled with surprise - how could this young man surnamed Peng be walking together with the son of Director Song, and even calling each other brothers? How is this possible?

  Song Guo chased after him, laughing and saying, "Far Chong, didn't we agree to drink some more beer and have some fun? You can't leave, if you do, the party will be over!"

  Song Guo gave Li Mingran a look, and Li Mingran took a few steps forward in understanding, reaching out to grab Peng Yuanzheng's arm.

  Peng Yuanzheng's waist suddenly shook, and Li Mingran grabbed at nothing, unable to help but be startled: This kid knows kung fu! He must know kung fu!

  Peng Yuanzheng stood on one side and turned back to smile at Song Guo, "Song Guo, let's leave it like this. I'll invite you for a drink another day!"

  Peng Yuanzheng strode away and soon disappeared into the thick night.

  Huang Dalong was somewhat puzzled, so he pulled Zhou Dayong's arm and asked in a low voice, "Zhou Ke, who is this person? Why are they so arrogant? They don't even give face to Song Dashi?"

  Zhou Dayong glanced at Huang Dalong and said lightly, "Tonight is Song Dashao inviting him to dinner. The first time they meet, they call each other brothers... do you think he's arrogant?"

  Before Zhou Dayong could finish speaking, Song Guo rushed over with a not-so-good expression and hastily said to Li Mingran, "Director Li, drive the car to catch up and send Yuan Xiang back home!"

  Huang Dali's eyes flickered and he suddenly jumped onto his American leopard, speeding away in a flash.