Chapter 121: Chapter 121: Another Wave of Slapping in the Face

Nalan Jie approached with a look of respect and said with a smile, “Teacher, please forgive me. My corporation’s Hua Biehe received an S rating. I assume he must be number one in Yang City and will surely be favored by Miss Tellam. I hope, for Miss Tellam’s sake, you can give me another chance, okay?”

“What’s so great about an S? Look how happy you are. Heh. Mr. Wu Tian received an SSSSS rating, a score comparable to Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.”

Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie’s expression changed drastically, clearly unable to accept this fact. “Impossible! His combat skills are formidable and his medical technique is excellent, but how could his business acumen be that high? You have to understand, no one in Dragon Country has ever received an SSSSS rating. The closest was Hu Xueyan.”

“This just proves your ignorance and how you underestimate others,” Xiao Liang said, his displeasure with Nalan Jie growing as he disparaged Wu Tian. “The prowess of Mr. Wu Tian is not something a frog in a well like you can fathom. Having a disciple like you is my misfortune.”

Nalan Jie’s face turned ugly. Without Xiao Liang’s help, many of the Nalan Group’s business plans would be impossible to complete.

He had initially thought he could gain Miss Tellam’s favor, but unexpectedly, Hua Biehe’s S rating wasn’t the highest in Yang City after all; it wasn’t nearly enough. Today, because Hua Biehe had received an S rating and believed it would catch Miss Tellam’s eye, his mother, Li Lanhua, was overjoyed. She was hosting a banquet at their home for relatives and neighbors and had also invited Nalan Jie, which is why he had run into Xiao Liang on the road.

But now, he had lost all interest. He simply couldn’t believe it.

“Teacher, could the information you received be false?” Nalan Jie asked, still clinging to a glimmer of hope.

Xiao Liang glared and roared, “Get lost, and don’t ever show your face to me again! What did I teach you? Don’t doubt the strength of others. If you’re going to doubt anyone, doubt yourself and your own shortcomings.”

After saying his piece, Xiao Liang walked away, ignoring Nalan Jie completely.

Nalan Jie stood there, dumbfounded. He took out his phone, opened the website, and searched for “Wu Tian.”

And there it was.

Seeing the SSSSS rating, Nalan Jie’s face instantly turned ashen.

He got back into his car.

“Let’s go back. I need to rest,” Nalan Jie said. He just wanted to lie in bed and sleep to escape his despair.

“Aren’t we going to Hua Biehe’s banquet?” the driver asked.

“The hell we are!” Nalan Jie shouted. “Why would we go? To share in his humiliation?”

He knew now that Wu Tian was the true number one. Still, I’m not petty enough to call Hua Biehe and say, ’Hey, you and your mom should stop celebrating. It’s embarrassing because you’re not number one. You’re not the one the Kuangte Family values. You’re just a pile of shit.’

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Li Lanhua was ecstatic. Her son had received an S rating. With a score like that, he must be number one in Yang City, right?

So, she hosted a banquet, not at some hotel, but right at their home. She and Murong Yezi lived on the same street, both in two-story houses.

The entire street’s neighbors and relatives came to join the fun. Hua Biehe’s colleagues also attended. Li Lanhua had even invited some opera troupes to perform right at their doorstep. The older generation loved this kind of lively celebration, with the resounding clash of gongs and drums. She wanted everyone to know that her son was a success.

At home, Hua Biehe had changed into a new suit that cost over 20,000, but he didn’t mind the expense. I know that starting today, I’m no longer a nobody. With resources from Miss Tellam, I, Hua Biehe, will definitely become a tycoon in Yang City. When people spoke to him, he made sure to maintain the reserved demeanor of a great man, responding only with a clipped “Oh,” a simple “Hmm,” or a nod. This was the exact attitude he had always wanted to project. He was determined to be this haughty; he had waited a very long time for this day. Right now, Hua Biehe felt only one thing: exhilaration!

“Congratulations, congratulations! I knew you had potential ever since you were little.”

“Remarkable! You’ve brought glory to our Yang City!”

“And especially to our street! You’ve made us all proud!”

Listening to the flattery, Hua Biehe smiled faintly. “This is nothing. I’ve known since I was young that I was not ordinary. Today, I’ve finally proven that I was destined for greater things.”

“Yes, truly impressive! We thought you were amazing when you joined the Nalan Group, but now that your mother told us about the Kuangte Family, we’re even more impressed!”

“That’s right, they’re one of the top ten families in Europe!”

“To be cultivated by them is truly incredible.”

“That kid from Murong Yezi’s family joined Qin Corporation, but he’s nothing compared to you!”

Many people, including numerous neighbors, came to offer their congratulations. They hoped that once Hua Biehe gained the support of the Kuangte Family and started his own company, he might let their sons come and work for him.

“That will depend on their skill,” Hua Biehe said confidently. “If they have what it takes and stick with me, they’ll definitely make a name for themselves.”

“Good, that’s great!”

“Yes, if my son follows you, he’s sure to succeed!”

“You’re going to be the richest man in Yang City in the future!”

After mingling for a while, Li Lanhua sidled up to Hua Biehe and asked in a low voice, “Didn’t you say your boss, Nalan Jie, was coming? When will he arrive?”

Hua Biehe checked his watch, a frown creasing his brow. “He should have been here by now. Should I call and ask?”

Li Lanhua frowned. “I see how it is. Your boss surely expects you to personally go and fetch him. I don’t think that’s necessary. You’re his employee now, but you won’t be in the future. Your achievements will far surpass his. The day will come when he’s begging you for favors, not the other way around.”

After Nalan Feng went blind, Nalan Jie took charge of the Nalan Group again. He would sometimes call Hua Biehe out for business, even late at night. Li Lanhua felt displeased whenever she saw her son acting so deferential in front of Nalan Jie, like a grandson before his grandfather. Now that my son has an S rating, the Kuangte Family is bound to come looking for him. So why on earth should he continue to suck up to Nalan Jie?

“Alright,” Hua Biehe nodded in agreement. He no longer wanted to be anyone’s subordinate.

Just then, the deputy mayor of Yang City, Wang Chengxian, drove up. He had received a tip that the person favored by the Kuangte Family lived on this very street, so he came looking. He hoped that the promising young talent would agree to one request: if he were to establish a company in the future, to please establish it in Yang City. That way, the city’s development would accelerate, which would in turn boost his own performance as deputy mayor.

He had just arrived on the street when he saw a household celebrating extravagantly. Is there even a need to ask? That must be Wu Tian’s house! To be recognized by the Kuangte Family, one of Europe’s top ten families… it would be improper not to celebrate!

Deputy Mayor Wang Chengxian got out of the car. Seeing Li Lanhua greeting the guests, he immediately assumed this must be Wu Tian’s mother and hastily approached her.

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