My American magical life
Chapter 245 - 245 103 From now on I am CEO Cheng who you can't afford to climb high!

245: Chapter 103: From now on, I am CEO Cheng who you can’t afford to climb high!

(Added more for the murmuring boss pinch) 245: Chapter 103: From now on, I am CEO Cheng who you can’t afford to climb high!

(Added more for the murmuring boss pinch) Chen Zihao held Ah Zhen in his arms.

Even though he himself was still scared out of his wits, he tried his best to comfort his wife.

Even if he had broken the law, even if the police frightened him nearly to the point of wetting himself in the street, that didn’t keep him from wanting to be a good husband.

Li Haiping quietly entered the ‘Haiker Apartment Hotel’, and upon seeing that Chen Zihao was still talking to his wife, he didn’t immediately speak up, just stood at the door and quietly watched.

“Xiao Chen, I really owe you an apology, but I had to scare you because I was afraid you’d try to slip away!”

“Li ge?

Why are you here?”

Reminded by his wife, Chen Zihao noticed Li Haiping standing at the edge of the hotel’s front desk.

“I came to see how things are and also to have a chat with you.”

Elder Li smiled like a harmless, ordinary Lao Deng.

In fact, before he met Cheng Daqi, he truly was an ordinary Lao Deng.

But now, Elder Li’s mindset had changed; he enjoyed his fantastical chance to be Cheng Daqi’s underling.

So now, he quite fancies himself in the attitude of an old man rejuvenated.

Chen Zihao didn’t quite understand Li Haiping’s words.

Are you blind?

Didn’t you see what just happened to me?

Now you’re still smiling and talking to me about business; are you taking pleasure in my misfortune?

His heart harbored much malice, but his words remained calm and composed; on his own overseas, Chen Zihao had accumulated a considerable family fortune—he was no fool.

“Li ge, you flatter me; the quality of American police is so low.

They mistook me for a wanted criminal.”

Chen Zihao believed there wasn’t a single problem with what he said, but Li Haiping still wore that insincere smile, even shaking his head with a laugh.

“Xiao Chen, you’re no longer a greenhorn; why would the police look for anyone but you?”

Ah Zhen, somewhat scared, tugged at Chen Zihao’s arm, feeling that this friend of Chen Zihao’s meant no good.

It must be said, Li Haiping could step into character very quickly, and he had already mastered the persona of a bully both to men and women.

His mix of smiling without mirth made Chen Zihao’s flesh crawl.

“Do you know some inside information?”

Chen Zihao let go of his wife and, taking a cigarette from his bosom, quietly asked Li Haiping.

“Xiao Chen, you, you’re just too clever.

If you were a bit dumber, I wouldn’t have had someone come warn you.”

Elder Li’s heart raced, and he did his best to emulate the villains from the movies and TV shows he had seen, trying to make his tone and words seem both calm and threatening.

He quite enjoyed the thrill of riding on coattails.

Having lived half a life of submission, he now represented a big shot backed by violent forces, making Elder Li ecstatic.

“What do you mean?”

Chen Zihao asked in a low voice, shocked, not daring to let his wife know about some of his affairs.

After all, he was just a small fish in the cryptocurrency world, skirting the edges of the law—if exposed, danger would ensue.

“Last time you drank with me, didn’t you mention that you had a channel for funds that’s both useful and cheap?

I think highly of you!”

No wonder Elder Li and Cheng Daqi hit it off.

Back then, Elder Li also conned Cheng Daqi; he actually hadn’t secured Chen Zihao yet.

In this round, Cheng Daqi leveraged the corrupt cop Gru, Elder Li leveraged Cheng Daqi, and the only one hurt was Chen Zihao.

All because he’d forgotten himself in a drunken state and caught Elder Li’s attention!

“Li ge, you must be joking, right?”

Chen Zihao trembled slightly; he had quite a few interactions with Li Haiping, after all, Elder Li was an old intermediary with twenty years in the Saint Rodu Chinese community, and he had long been Elder Li’s customer.

But that’s not decent of you; I’m your customer, and you TM still target me!

“Today four police cars came, and just after they left, I arrived.

Do you think I’m joking?

Want me to call them back for another chat with you?”

Li Haiping threatened discontentedly.

He was merely bluffing, but he felt it was necessary, and also thought his approach was clever as it would take all the risk upon himself, allowing CEO Cheng to rest easy.

Chen Zihao thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and asked.

“Li ge, what exactly do you want me to do?

With such a grand entrance, surely you’re not about to pull me into some big case?”

As a complete sycophant, Elder Li curled his lip at Chen Zihao’s shallow imagination.

“I’ve been working on a new business recently, which might bring in several billion Dollars in annual cash flow.

You’re just too clever, Xiao Chen; I’ve watched you rise through the ranks over the years.

If I don’t show you my strength, I’m afraid you’ll get the wrong idea!”

Li Haiping’s words made sense, but Chen Zihao was still unconvinced.

You only drive a beaten-up old sedan; you’re telling me you handle several billion Dollars, aren’t you exaggerating a bit?

“Li ge, stop kidding around, that little business of yours, I promise, I’ll take care of it for you.”

Chen Zihao didn’t dare to bet whether Li Haiping was bluffing; he really feared that Li Haiping might be a dark horse.

Many elder Chinese in America hid their wealth deeply; they knew too well the principle of not revealing one’s wealth.

Chen Zihao was just a small cryptocurrency shrimp; his biggest dealings were small-scale cross-border fund transfers.

What he thought now was, whether Li Haiping was telling the truth or not, he just needed to do a good job.

“Alright then, come to my place tonight, and we’ll discuss the details properly.”

Pleased, Li Haiping patted Chen Zihao on the shoulder and said.

“Li ge, I’ve said I’ll take care of it, I trust you; but why would you call the officers back, huh?”

Upon hearing Chen Zihao’s words, Li Haiping became a bit stupefied.

His back was turned to the hotel’s main entrance, and he could not see Jax, who was all smiles.