The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 765 - 528: If defeated, harbor resentment; if victorious, retaliate and overturn_2

Chapter 765: Chapter 528: If defeated, harbor resentment; if victorious, retaliate and overturn_2

"Of course."

Liu Zheng replied impolitely.

"Please."

The Deputy Director was slightly embarrassed, but quickly let it go.

He was merely a mediator in the conversation between the company and Liu Zheng; Liu Zheng’s words and actions were directed at the company, not at him.

Liu Zheng indeed wasn’t targeting him; he just had a bit of paranoia.

After all, with all the tricks in movies using sequential bills, practice bills, bills with paper underneath to deceive people, seeing them too often makes one instinctively wary.

Luckily, after some checks, the company wasn’t playing tricks with him.

"Alright. This matter is settled, let’s talk about the second issue."

He packed up the money and said.

"You mean Shui Sishisan’s family?"

The Deputy Director asked.

"That’s right."

"Your request puts the company in a difficult position, but considering your long-term cooperation with us..."

As these words were spoken, both he and Liu Zheng couldn’t help but smile.

"In any case, the company can refrain from harming them."

The Deputy Director paused and said.

"But?"

This kind of statement usually has a ’but’ afterward.

"But they have to be closely monitored until it is confirmed they won’t pose a negative impact on the company."

The Deputy Director said.

"What about the specific timeframe?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Three to ten years."

The Deputy Director replied.

"Hmm..."

He fell into thought.

Three to ten years would certainly be unacceptable in reality.

But in the Metropolis, just being alive is already a luxury, and freedom is a privilege few can afford.

Or perhaps, there’s none at all.

If he were a native, he could accept this condition.

As long as Liu Zheng remains alive, the company wouldn’t dare to harm Shui Sishisan’s family.

Others might forget as time passes, be it a year, half a year, or even just ten days or a fortnight; who would remember a verbal promise when the other side isn’t even an acquaintance?

Even in the Metropolis, there are very few who keep their word.

Even knowing that failing to keep a promise would invite punishment from fate, most people are more concerned about immediate benefits.

After all, there is no future without the present.

But Liu Zheng is different; he has a good memory, especially when it comes to holding grudges.

If he loses, he bears resentment; if he wins, he strikes back.

If the company doesn’t let them go, this grudge will remain in his heart forever.

If someday the company dares to kill them, Liu Zheng would surely turn Red Forest Culture from a publicly traded into a memorialized one.

But the problem is, he can’t stay in Metropolis for that many years.

After Liu Zheng leaves this world, Red Forest Culture will initially fear his remaining influence and not act, but as time goes on, this might no longer hold true.

It might not even need Red Forest Culture to act; those whom he has offended might vent their anger on Shui Sishisan’s family.

"It’s too long, I can’t wait that long."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"Mr. Liu, you also need to consider the company’s stance. At this critical time, the company cannot let any unstable factors remain outside."

The Deputy Director said with difficulty.

"I can send them out of the city and have them return once everything settles."

He thought for a moment and said.

"Please hold on."

The Deputy Director was stunned again.

"No, within the first two years, they can’t be out of the company’s control."

Quickly, he spoke up.

The Deputy Director’s relayed message seemed tough, but in fact, it took a step back.

"Still too long."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"This is already the company’s bottom line."

The Deputy Director shook his head.

"Nothin’ to discuss?"

"The company is already very sincere; it’s Mr. Liu who hasn’t given the company room to negotiate."

The Deputy Director said.

"Hmm..."

Indeed, from the company’s perspective, they had already made significant concessions, while Liu Zheng was continually aggressive.

From Liu Zheng’s perspective, Wang Manni was still with the company, and Shui Sishisan’s family was still in the company’s hands, having a falling-out wasn’t wise.

How to break this deadlock?

He fell into deep thought.

And the Deputy Director didn’t rush him, quietly waiting for the next move.

"Got it."

Liu Zheng suddenly had a stroke of inspiration.

"You just mentioned, the company can grant me equity worth seven million, and also lend me a seven-million interest-free loan for two years, right?"

He said.

"Yes, but if it can’t be fully repaid by then, equity must be used to pay off the loan."

The Deputy Director corrected.

"Your company promised Shui Sishisan that if he died in duty, you’d give his family a fifty thousand solace, right?"

Liu Zheng said.

"...Correct."

The Deputy Director hesitated for a while, then acknowledged.

"Then here’s the deal, convert that fifty thousand solace into your company’s equity."

"Mr. Liu might not understand the company’s business; converting cash into equity is a special privilege for you. The actual value of fifty thousand in equity is far beyond fifty thousand."

The Deputy Director shook his head and said.

"Simple then, split my seven-million equity, pinching fifty thousand equity out for Shui Sishisan’s family, giving me their fifty thousand solace instead."

He immediately said.

"Hmm...please hold on."

The Deputy Director was down again.

"The company asks what’s your intent?"

He quickly spoke.

"Simple, Shui Sishisan committed suicide, I can prove it. So his family doesn’t hold much grudge against you. And although he’s gone, he left behind elders and children, life must go on."

"Holding company equity ties them onto the same boat, knowing the value will skyrocket, gives them hope for the future."

"In such circumstances, as long as Shui Sishisan’s family has their wits, it’s unlikely they’d do anything against the company, right?"

Liu Zheng spoke eloquently.

"Hmm..."

Hearing this, the Deputy Director fell into silence again, but this time he didn’t short-circuit, instead, his eyes flickered.

"Mr. Liu might not know, Shui Sishisan’s wife is pregnant."

He said softly.

"Ah? Is it his?"

Liu Zheng asked instinctively.

"Uh, our company is not that low. Rest assured, it’s been checked, it’s Shui Sishisan’s."

The Deputy Director said, somewhat speechlessly.

"Boy or girl?"

He asked.

"Boy."

"Isn’t that perfect? A son and a daughter give more to look forward to. Since he’s gone, Shui Sishisan himself would have wanted them and the company to work together toward a better tomorrow."

Liu Zheng’s formal speech came effortlessly.

"Please wait a moment."

The Deputy Director was stunned again.

"The company agreed to your plan. But in this case, the equity worth six and a half million can only lend you a six-and-a-half-million loan, plus an additional fifty thousand solace for Shui Shisan."

This time, after a long while, he spoke again.

"Agreed."

Liu Zheng nodded.

As long as he eventually gets seven million, that’s fine.

"Alright, I’ll print the contract immediately."

The Deputy Director said and took out a printer model from his pocket, then carefully placed it on the ground.

"Grow! Grow! Grow!"

He made a hand sign and shouted at the printer model.

With each shout, the printer model grew larger, until it became a normal-sized printer.

"This is the latest portable printer, valued at over a hundred thousand per unit."

The Deputy Director introduced.

"Is that command built-in?"

Liu Zheng asked casually.

"No, I set it myself."

The Deputy Director replied.

"Oh~"

He eyed the Deputy Director below meaningfully.

The Deputy Director ignored his gaze and operated the printer.

Soon, four copies of the contract were printed.

Two were loan contracts, and two were equity transfer contracts.

Liu Zheng meticulously went through both contracts several times, confirming there were no issues before signing his name.

And the Deputy Director also stamped it with the company’s seal, then handed Liu Zheng his two copies of the contract.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Liu."

The negotiation concluded successfully, the Deputy Director also breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though he wasn’t tied as deeply with Liu Zheng as Wang Manni, their relationship wasn’t shallow either.

If Liu Zheng had a complete falling-out with the company, he surely wouldn’t fare well, certainly not enjoying the current mutually beneficial position.

"We’re family, no hard feelings."

Liu Zheng said with a smile.

The Deputy Director smiled as well.