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Chapter 156 - 156 157 This Pretense is Impressive!

156: Chapter 157 This Pretense is Impressive!

156: Chapter 157 This Pretense is Impressive!

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

Calling Luo Country Culture trash.

This surprised everyone.

Then their gazes fell upon Tang Zhong.

At this moment, Tang Zhong continued calmly, “This is our Laiya International’s view.”

Jiang Weiwei was stunned; the words Tang Zhong spoke were exactly what she had always wanted to say, but couldn’t.

At this moment, she felt incredibly refreshed.

Jin Shengling was immediately annoyed and stood up, saying, “I don’t know how jealous Laiya International is of Luo Country Culture.

Even if others support us, there’s no need for you to be so green with envy and speak ill of us.”

The other executives felt that Jin Shengling was right.

“Exactly, Laiya International really doesn’t need to be jealous.

After all, we are all businessmen; we speak through our works.

Moreover, Luo Country Culture has shown considerable strength in this edition of Chengcheng’s Fashion Exhibition, and we are very willing to cooperate with them.

Laiya International, on the other hand, has nothing to show, and it’s embarrassing for you to be so envious.” Said one of the executives.

“Yes, indeed,” chimed in other executives who had already confirmed their cooperation with Luo Country Culture.

A smile appeared on Jin Shengling’s face.

This was a good opportunity; such a huge blunder by Laiya International at a significant meeting like this would make people think twice about cooperating with them in the future.

Laiya International could even go out of business, and she would relish that.

So many times there hadn’t been an opportunity, but today Laiya International had brought such a fool with them.

Jiang Weiwei started to panic.

This was not a good sign; Laiya International could be facing a disaster!

“You…”

Just as she was about to speak to Tang Zhong, she was stopped by him.

“Boss, since I’ve taken your salary, let me handle this, okay?

I promise to sort this out beautifully for you,” Tang Zhong said with a smile.

Jiang Weiwei, who was about to speak, fell silent.

His confidence left her not knowing what to say.

Then Tang Zhong turned around, looking at Jin Shengling.

This time, he wasn’t just sticking up for Jiang Weiwei; he was truly irritated.

A person from Xuan Country actually claiming to be from Luo Country was simply a disgrace.

What was Luo Country anyway?

Tang Zhong had had dealings with Luo Country’s soldiers who were incredibly weak.

Once, on a mission where Tang Zhong coordinated with Luo Country, they were extremely cowardly.

And everything in Xuan Country was better than Luo Country.

“Laiya International doesn’t need to be envious.

After all, Luo Country Culture is nothing but trash,” Tang Zhong said with a smile as he looked at Jin Shengling.

Jin Shengling’s eyes narrowed, and her complexion soured as she said, “Then, what does Laiya International consider to be good?”

“Whatever it is, it’s better than Luo Country Culture,” retorted Tang Zhong.

Jin Shengling’s face grew uglier by the moment, having never encountered such a brazen person.

“Hehe, Luo Country Culture has already been invited to Chengcheng’s Fashion Exhibition, and this gentleman beside me, Jin Hongliang, will participate as a model.

I wonder, who does Laiya International have?”

The invitation to Madina to participate in Chengcheng’s Fashion Exhibition was Laiya International’s own affair and had not been made public yet.

“Our company has…” began Tang Zhong.

“Who is it from your company?

Come on, tell us so we can hear it?” continued Jin Shengling.

“It’s not important.

I just feel that your company really shouldn’t exist.

After all, how could such a trash company be deemed a fashion company?” Tang Zhong replied.

“Trash, hehe, just a big talker,” Jin Shengling said.

“You’re not convinced by being called trash?

I say that not a single person in your company can compare to me alone.

Doesn’t that make you trash?” Tang Zhong challenged.

“Haha, just you?

What do you know about fashion?

Do you even know who Jin Hongliang is?

In the whole of Luo Country, Jin Hongliang is extremely popular, known as the Prince of the Piano.

Do you think you can compete with that?” Jin Shengling rushed on, growing agitated by Tang Zhong’s words, cursing and swearing.

She couldn’t comprehend how anyone would dare show such contempt in front of them.

Moreover, this person represented Laiya International.

If he made a fool of himself, it would be Laiya International’s face that was tarnished.

If Laiya International’s reputation suffered because of this, no company would cooperate with them, and the company would inevitably go under.

Thinking this, Jin Shengling started to smile.

“Sorry, but who is this Jin Hongliang?” asked Tang Zhong.

Jin Shengling laughed upon hearing this: “You don’t know who Jin Hongliang is?

Are you from another planet?

He’s the most famous artist from Luo Country in the whole of Xuan Country, having starred in many dramas and sung many songs.

You really don’t know?”

“Do I need to know him?” Tang Zhong retorted.

“Wait, did you just say that Jin Hongliang is some sort of Prince of the Piano?”

“Yes, the Prince of the Piano.

Now you understand?” Jin Shengling replied.

“You said you wanted me to prove to you that Luo Country Culture is trash, right?

I will show you right now.

I’ll challenge him to a piano competition,” Tang Zhong declared.

A piano competition?

Most of the people present knew of Jin Hongliang, Luo Country’s top pianist, renowned throughout Luo Country.

And the person who was challenging him, they had never even heard of.

This person was quite audacious.

Jin Shengling burst into laughter, “Very well, very well, since you wish to compete, how could we possibly refuse?

It seems you haven’t heard of Jin Hongliang at all, but don’t cry later on.”

“Whether you refuse or not, the result will be the same,” Tang Zhong said.

Jiang Weiwei became nervous, unsure where Tang Zhong’s confidence was coming from to speak so boldly.

Jin Hongliang was the Piano Prince, extremely talented.

To compete with him in piano was akin to seeking death, wasn’t it?

This was bad.

If Tang Zhong lost, it was doubtful anyone at this Leya International conference would be willing to cooperate with their company.

“This guy…” Jiang Weiwei somewhat regretted it; if only she hadn’t brought him along.

However, a spoken word is like spilled water; if he said he would compete in piano, then he must compete.

She had no idea about his piano skills and hoped it wouldn’t be too disastrous.

Perhaps he was also a master.

Then, Jiang Weiwei pulled Tang Zhong to her side and asked quietly, “Hey, can you play the piano?”

“I can,” Tang Zhong replied.

Jiang Weiwei’s eyes lit up with hope.

“For how many years?”

“A time or two,” Tang Zhong replied.

“What did you say?” Jiang Weiwei’s eyes widened, suspecting she had misheard.

“I said I’ve only played a time or two…

What’s the matter, boss?

Why are you shaking?

You’re not sick, are you?” Tang Zhong asked.

At that moment, Jiang Weiwei trembled with anger.

This guy had only played the piano a couple of times and dared to compete with the Piano Prince.

Wasn’t this inviting death?

Swinging a big saber before Guan Yu’s gate, wasn’t he afraid of cutting himself?

She also knew it was over.

Tang Zhong had been so sure of himself; if he lost, the company’s reputation would be completely ruined.

No, if things got really bad, she’d have to sneak away from here.

But at that moment, a piano was being moved in from outside.

Hearing that there was going to be a piano competition, Jin Shengling, fearing Tang Zhong would back out, immediately ordered people to move in a piano!

Now it had arrived.

Jin Shengling looked at Tang Zhong and said, “We’ll use this piano to compete; how does that sound?”

“Any will do; I’m not picky,” Tang Zhong replied.

“Good, since Leya International is so straightforward, then we, Luo Country Culture, will also be straightforward.

Your company called ours rubbish, but if you find your own company to be even worse than ours, I really don’t know what to make of your company,” Jin Shengling said.

“A fighter jet among the trash,” Jin Hongliang added with a laugh.

Jin Shengling laughed even more heartily and then addressed the crowd, “Ladies and gentlemen, CEOs who are all quite famous in the Jianghai fashion scene, I’m sure you’ve all seen what has occurred today.

Someone called our company trash and wants to compete with us in piano.

If they lose, I really don’t know what’s going on with that company.

Having such an employee shows the company’s level.

So I implore you, CEOs, to bear witness and see which one is stronger.”

“Of course, President Jin can rest easy,” the CEOs assented.

“That’s right.”

“We are selective in our partnerships; we choose quality.”

Hearing the surrounding comments, Jin Shengling smiled.

She signaled for Jin Hongliang to go up, and he promptly went onstage and began to play the piano.

The joyous sound of the piano resonated.

Like dancing notes.

It left many in the audience feeling exhilarated.

The piece concluded.

Jin Hongliang stepped down from the piano with a smile; this performance was much better than his previous ones.

Most of the CEOs began to applaud, though not all.

Jiang Weiwei thought to herself it was over; it was surely over.

What was Tang Zhong thinking, competing against someone in piano?

But then she turned to see Tang Zhong’s face, calm and composed, not looking like someone about to play the piano at all.

At that moment, Jin Shengling looked at Tang Zhong and said, “It’s your turn.

I hope you play well, otherwise, it would be such a disappointment.”

“You needn’t worry.

I naturally play well,” Tang Zhong said.

She saw Tang Zhong walk towards the piano and then suddenly stop.

He approached a male CEO and asked, “Could I have a cigarette, please?”

The male CEO paused, took out a cigarette, and handed it to Tang Zhong.

Tang Zhong took it and began to smoke, then walked over to the piano, sat down, and his eyes fell on the keys as his fingers touched them.

Jin Shengling snickered, thinking he was just putting on an act.

But Jiang Weiwei couldn’t help but admire Tang Zhong who had only played the piano a couple of times, yet faked it convincingly.

Then, the sound that came from the piano plunged the entire room into silence.