Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 155 - 175: I’ll Compensate You with Myself _1

Chapter 155: Chapter 175: I’ll Compensate You with Myself _1

Haitao Real Estate?

Is the lucky one really me?

Gu Hongtao’s face instantly turned red with excitement, and his mood was plunged into immense ecstasy, feeling a dizzying sense of happiness like being hit by a brick of gold.

All eyes fell on Gu Hongtao’s face, looking astonished.

How could it be him?

In the real estate industry, everyone knew each other’s background, and no one had expected that the lucky one would be the ordinary Haitao Real Estate with an unremarkable reputation and mediocre strength.

"Congratulations, President Gu, you’re going to make a fortune now!"

"President Gu, you’ve really kept a low profile, and gave us a big surprise!"

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

Gu Hongtao suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, responded to everyone, and then he was invited on stage to give a speech followed by a brief interaction with Liu Zhen Hao.

Offstage, Gu Yuexi held Lin Chen’s arm and whispered, "Brother, did you help?"

Lin Chen shook his head: "I didn’t talk to President Liu about this, and he didn’t mention it to me either."

Gu Yuexi blinked: "President Liu wants to sell you a big favor."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Well, it doesn’t matter who he chooses as his partner since his own strength is more than enough. Partnering with a local company for development is merely to reduce trouble."

Gu Yuexi looked at Lin Chen with admiring eyes: "You’ve done a great favor for the Gu Family this time. I don’t know how to thank you."

Lin Chen gave a faint smile: "Aren’t you my girlfriend? No need to draw a clear line. And besides, since President Liu directly announced it, I can’t stop him and tell him I don’t want his favor, asking him to choose another real estate company as a partner, can I?"

"Absolutely not!"

Gu Yuexi hugged Lin Chen’s arm tighter, unabashedly leaning against him, moved her head closer, and whispered, "At worst, I will repay the debt for my father, giving myself to you, doing whatever you want."

Gu Yuexi’s voice was gentle with an alluring, womanly charm that tickled the ears and heart.

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Deal. This is a good bargain, and I accept."

Gu Yuexi’s eyes sparkled with joy, and she muttered, "This is what you promised, no backing out."

Lin Chen looked into Gu Yuexi’s eyes and replied with a smile, "Why would I want to escape from such a beautiful woman? I’m not a fool."

Gu Yuexi giggled, beaming radiantly like a blooming flower. It seemed as if all the radiance in the banquet hall had gathered on her face, enchanting and bewitching, making it impossible for others to look away.

Gu Hongtao stepped down from the stage and came back to the three of them, looking at Lin Chen with an excited expression.

"Xiao Lin, I’m basking in your glory this time. I don’t know what to say, thank you!"

Lin Chen smiled faintly: "No need for formalities among family members."

Gu Hongtao’s face turned red, and he nodded excitedly: "Yes, yes, family!"

Seeing this, Gu Yuexi playfully said, "Dad, didn’t I have a good eye? I relentlessly pursued a guy with such great abilities to be your son-in-law, and he even helped you secure the big project. You should thank me too."

Gu Hongtao looked slightly embarrassed but didn’t mind at the moment, "Yes, yes, your father’s eye is no match for yours."

After the list was announced, it was time for casual drinks and interactions. Gu Hongtao was immediately surrounded by many people.

Lin Chen and Gu Yuexi didn’t want to bother, so they slipped out to the balcony of the banquet hall.

Liu Zhen Hao came over and smiled, "Mr. Lin, you’re hiding here for some peace and quiet."

Gu Yuexi tactfully giggled, "You guys chat, I’m going to the bathroom."

After Gu Yuexi left, Lin Chen raised his glass and clinked it with Liu Zhen Hao, "President Liu, your sudden move caught me off guard."

Liu Zhen Hao laughed, "I don’t have many close friends in Pingjiang, you helped me a lot, and we’re friends. Good water does not flow to others’ fields."

Lin Chen laughed, "Thank you."

Liu Zhen Hao laughed heartily, "I’m not here to hear you say thanks. If you consider me a friend you can make, don’t be polite. I came to ask if you have any grudges with Chu Tianyu."

Lin Chen raised his eyebrows, "He reached out to you?"

Liu Zhen Hao nodded and told Lin Chen about Chu Tianyu’s situation in detail, "As you can see, he seems to harbor great resentment towards you. I reckon he will find a way to target you."

Lin Chen nodded, "If he wants to play, I’ll play along. It’s not a big deal. But, President Liu, when you had the choice, why did you choose me instead of the Chu Family?"

Liu Zhen Hao laughed, "Firstly, I owe you a favor. Secondly, I want to make friends with you. Thirdly, I don’t want to get too close to the Chu Family. Working with such a family feels like asking a tiger for its skin. Although I’m not afraid, I don’t want to cause trouble... Is this reason enough? If not, here’s one more: that kid is too arrogant. He hasn’t even become the family head yet, but he’s acting all high and mighty. I can’t stand it."

Lin Chen chuckled, "The Chu Family is one of Tianhai Province’s wealthy families, do you really trust that I won’t be defeated by them?"

Liu Zhen Hao laughed loudly, "To be honest, I was indeed a bit worried just now. But now, looking at your reaction, I know I made the right choice. Although I don’t know much about your abilities and background, I can predict that Chu Tianyu is in big trouble for messing with you!"