God! ...

Chapter 130 Self-punishment with 3 cups

Zhang Zhen smiled slightly and then reached out to shake hands with Shen Lang.

"Brother Shen, there's no need to be so polite. We're all friends."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lang felt a surge of pride.

Then Zhang Pu called over a waiter, ordered a lot of good wine and dishes, and warmly greeted him, "Uncle Shen, let's eat and chat."

Shen Lang nodded quickly.

Once all the dishes were served, the other party took the initiative to pour wine. Shen Lang was flattered and hurriedly tried to get up, but Zhang Pu stopped him: "Hey! Uncle Shen, please sit down."

"You are the elder, and I am the younger one. It is only reasonable for me to pour you wine."

Shen Lang was pleased with her sensible and considerate manner.

But for some reason, Ye Feng's image flashed through his mind at that moment.

Hey!

Comparing yourself to others is just infuriating!

Why am I so unlucky to have a son-in-law like Ye Feng?

Shen Lang picked up his wine glass, smiled at Zhang Zhen, and said gratefully, "Mr. Zhang, we really owe you a lot for what happened before. Otherwise, we really wouldn't know what to do."

"I'll do it, you can do whatever you want."

Zhang Zhen smiled and waved his hand, then promptly downed his drink, feigning nonchalance as he said, "Brother Shen, there's no need to be so polite. It's just a small matter."

Shen Lang felt even more relaxed seeing how approachable he was.

The three ate and chatted, exchanging toasts and drinks, and the atmosphere quickly became lively.

Seeing that it was about time, Zhang Pu subtly took out his phone and quickly dialed Zhang Zhen's number.

"Brother Shen is truly..."

The ringing of the phone interrupted Zhang Zhen's words.

He picked up his phone, suddenly frowned, and his expression became serious.

"Okay, sure."

When the call connected, Zhang Zhen responded intermittently, and it took several minutes before he hung up.

Shen Lang was curious about what had caused Zhang Zhen's expression to change so drastically.

However, due to his position, he couldn't ask directly, and he was extremely anxious. Zhang Pu, standing to the side, curled up a cold smile and immediately asked in a feigned manner, "Dad, are you alright?"

"What happened? You don't look too good."

These words struck a chord with Shen Lang, who immediately perked up his ears to hear what was going on.

Zhang Zhen did not offer an explanation immediately.

Instead, he poured himself a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

"It's about some chamber of commerce matters. They're planning to invest in a big project in the southern part of the city, saying it's a rare opportunity."

"So the board of directors asked me if I wanted to invest some money as well, so that I could receive dividends later."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lang was somewhat puzzled.

If that's the case, wouldn't that be a good thing?

What's the point of making a sad face?

Zhang Pu, as if he could read his mind, chimed in at the opportune moment, "Wait a minute, Dad, isn't this a good thing? Why are you looking so gloomy?"

"That's certainly a good thing, but I've been running out of time lately!"

Zhang Zhen looked regretful, then explained, "I've already invested all my money, so I don't have much left."

"This is a chance to make money, but we don't have any capital, so it's all for nothing."

"You're saying this chance to make money for free is gone? How can I not be gloomy?"

He mentioned finding money for free twice, which seemed to imply something else.

Zhang Pu was taken aback, and his expression immediately turned grim. He hurriedly said, "Dad, I'll give you all the money I have on me. If our whole family pools our resources, that should be enough, right?"

"No, no, no!"

"The Chamber of Commerce made it very clear that the investment amount this time needs to be larger, and the opportunity is rare. Even if you gave me all your money, it wouldn't be enough. I think we should just forget about it this time."

Zhang Zhen swallowed another mouthful of bitter wine, and the regret on his face deepened.

"No, no!"

"We can't let such a good opportunity slip by. Why don't we take out a loan? Let's go get some online loans! As long as we can make some money, that's fine."

"If we miss such a good opportunity, we might not get another one."

Zhang Pu seemed to have made up his mind.

The father and son spoke in unison, making it sound like a true story.

"Alright, you brat, you already know this, how could I not know it?"

"I'll contact the bank again when I get back and see if I can find a solution."

After saying this, Zhang Zhen stopped talking about it and waved his hand, saying, "Let's eat, let's eat. Brother Shen is still here, we can't spoil his appetite."

"Oh dear, look at me!"

Zhang Zhen immediately feigned regret and apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry, Uncle Shen, you see, I really feel it's a bit of a pity, so..."

"I'm not saying anything more, I'll punish myself with three drinks."

As he spoke, he gulped down the wine.

Shen Lang didn't care about these things, but what he had just said really caught his attention.

Now that things had been discussed openly, he felt comfortable asking, "Mr. Zhang, is the Chamber of Commerce really going to invest in a large project in the South District?"

This is inside information!

I never expected to come across this kind of news while having dinner today!

"Yes, I have no reason to lie to you about something like this."

"To put it bluntly, Brother Shen, you just happened to be there today; otherwise, you really wouldn't know about this."

The matter was becoming increasingly plausible.

Shen Lang couldn't sit still any longer. After hesitating for a moment, he braced himself and asked, "Mr. Zhang, would it be convenient for you to tell me the details?"

"This...is inconvenient, isn't it?"

Zhang Zhen feigned reluctance, while Zhang Pu also pretended to offer a few words of advice. Finally, he reluctantly said, "Alright, then I'll explain it to you in detail."

......

After everything was explained, Shen Lang finally showed an expression of sudden realization.

The meal lasted until well past midnight before finally ending.

Holding inside information, Shen Lang walked with his head held high. Just as the three were about to part ways, Zhang Pu suddenly grabbed him.

"Uncle Shen, what I'm telling you today is all inside information, so don't you dare reveal it."

"And as you know, that kid surnamed Ye doesn't like me. We've had some disagreements before. If he finds out, he'll definitely do everything he can to stop me."

"When you get back, discuss it with your family. If it really doesn't work out, then forget about it. It's not worth letting this affect family harmony."

Seeing Zhang Pu's sincere emotions, Shen Lang nodded emphatically.

Even a stranger knows how much he cares about her, but Ye Feng doesn't.

gap!

"Don't worry, don't worry, how could it be his place to interfere in the affairs of the Shen family?"

"Just wait for my good news!"

Shen Lang patted Zhang Pu on the shoulder heavily, then hurriedly left.

Seeing this, Zhang Pu sneered and looked at Zhang Zhen beside him curiously, asking, "Dad, do you think this old man will take the bait?"

"Of course! That old man has no brains at all; he was as anxious as a monkey at the dinner table!"