Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 116: Looking Down on Others

Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Looking Down on Others

Zhao Pingzhi frowned and said, "This matter is a bit tricky. There’s a boss who has taken a fancy to this building and wants to open a bathhouse here. And what’s more, he has a very good relationship with Chen Zixu. Chen Zixu has already agreed to give the building to that boss. As for asking for three million, that’s just to force you out."

Li Sijie’s face suddenly turned extremely ugly, and she said, "Ah! How can they be like this, how can they have no integrity? What do we do now? Most of my investment is in the equipment in this gym. If they force me to move, my losses will be huge, and essentially I’ll have to start all over again."

Zhao Pingzhi hurriedly said, "Sijie, don’t panic yet, let’s think of another way. There’s always a solution. I will ask some friends to find someone who has enough influence to speak to either Chen Zixu or that boss."

Li Sijie said with a pained face, "But they only gave me one week. Where can I find the time?"

With her marriage in trouble and now facing setbacks in her career, Li Sijie felt her life was in utter darkness, and she felt completely drained of strength. Her knees went weak and she started to collapse to the ground.

Zhao Pingzhi quickly reached out, trying to catch Li Sijie by the waist.

But at that moment, a figure flashed by and someone had already caught Li Sijie. It was Song Xiaodong, who then effortlessly picked her up around the waist and placed her down on the sofa, taking her hand and saying, "President Li, there’s no need to be so pessimistic. I told you, this is a minor issue. I’ll handle it for you."

Zhao Pingzhi and Miao Xuanxuan both widened their eyes in shock at the scene between Li Sijie and Song Xiaodong. Miao Xuanxuan was surprised for a moment but quickly regained her composure. She noticed that although Song Xiaodong was holding Li Sijie’s hand, he was pressing on the acupressure point in her palm, presumably to rejuvenate her spirit.

Zhao Pingzhi, however, failed to notice these details. All he saw was this guy giving Li Sijie a princess carry, and now holding her hand; it was simply too much. He clearly thought there was something going on between them.

Still harboring college daydreams about Li Sijie, he now believed she had another man; his admiration for her as a goddess quickly faded, even accompanied by a tinge of contempt.

Yet, looking at Li Sijie’s beautiful face and her curvaceous figure, he considered her his dream. If he could not go to bed with Li Sijie, it would be a lifelong regret.

The pain in her hand brought Li Sijie back to her senses. She turned to look at Song Xiaodong, who smiled gently and said, "President Li, you’re too frail-hearted. Is such a small matter worth this reaction? Haven’t I told you, I’ll take care of it. It will be easy."

Li Sijie gave a bitter smile and replied, "Song Xiaodong, I know you’re trying to comfort me, but this isn’t an issue that comfort can resolve. Ah, my life’s work is in this gym. If it’s gone... I really don’t know what to do."

Song Xiaodong laughed and said, "I’m not just comforting you; I’m an employee here. I certainly don’t want my first job to be over before my official first day, ending up unemployed."

Upon hearing that Song Xiaodong was an employee of the gym, Zhao Pingzhi snorted with renewed confidence and said, "You sure talk big for a guy who’s just an employee. Do you know who Chen Zixu is? That guy’s father used to be involved in the underworld. Mentioning Chen Heizi would make anyone tremble with fear. Now he has gone from black to white, running big businesses, and his influence in our area is huge, with a foot in both the underworld and legitimate business. You say you can easily handle this matter, and that’s a joke. Who do you think you are?"

Song Xiaodong looked up at Zhao Pingzhi and said indifferently, "Just because you can’t do something, does it mean nobody else can?"

"The things I can’t do will certainly be done by someone, but it definitely won’t be a minor employee from a gym like you. You really can’t seem to grasp your own position. I’m speaking with your boss here, what are you stirring up for?"

Zhao Pingzhi thought this statement was quite powerful, but after Li Sijie heard it, she couldn’t help but frown. In her heart, Song Xiaodong wasn’t just an employee at the gym. He had saved her life, helped her out immensely, and they had even shared that kind of relationship. Even if she hadn’t planned on anything further with Song Xiaodong, his importance in her heart was definitely much greater than Zhao Pingzhi’s.

Miao Xuanxuan disliked people who looked down on others the most and immediately glared, saying, "How do you know Song Xiaodong can’t do it?"

"Ha... Do I even need to say it? If he were that capable, would he still be working in this gym? Being able to speak to Chen Zixu and gaining his respect, that would surely mean having a close relationship with Chen Zixu. And Chen Zixu is not someone who settles for less, would he value someone without any skills?"

Miao Xuanxuan expressed disdain, saying, "Ugh! Do you think capable people always show off?"

"Really? Well, I certainly haven’t seen it," Zhao Pingzhi said with disdain, curling his lip. "If he can sort this matter out, then I’ll really admit I’m impressed."

Miao Xuanxuan snorted, "Does he need your approval? Who do you think you are?"

Being reprimanded by a beauty, Zhao Pingzhi felt embarrassed and somewhat enraged, saying, "If he manages to settle this matter, then I’ll write my Zhao surname backwards."

"You writing it backwards or forwards, what does it have to do with us?"

"You... fine, if he manages to settle this, then he must never show up in front of Sijie again. If he can’t handle it, then he should quickly get out of here and stop being an eyesore to Sijie."

Zhao Pingzhi was clearly irritated by the close relationship between Song Xiaodong and Li Sijie, wanting to drive Song Xiaodong away from her.

Miao Xuanxuan spoke even more rudely, "You speak as if you’re making sense, but aren’t you just trying to play President Li’s game? Do you think you stand a chance because President Li is getting a divorce? With your condescending attitude, President Li wouldn’t spare you a glance."

Zhao Pingzhi’s face turned uglier. If it weren’t for Miao Xuanxuan being a beautiful woman and in front of Li Sijie, he would’ve lashed out with harsh words, forcefully suppressing his anger, he said, "That guy, if you can settle this matter, then I want to see how a minor employee from a gym like you can do it."

Li Sijie gestured with her hand and said, "Stop arguing, Zhao Pingzhi, please be mindful. Both of them are my best friends, they are worried about me and were impolite to you because of that." With these words, it was clear that Song Xiaodong and Miao Xuanxuan were closer to her.

Zhao Pingzhi immediately said, "I won’t stoop to their level. It’s just that I can’t stand their boasting."

Song Xiaodong couldn’t be bothered with him. At that moment, he had already taken out his phone and sent a voice message via WeChat: Chen Zixu, get over to Hua Long Gym immediately.