Chapter 406

Chapter 406 - Everything Was too Much of a Coincidence!!

He was supposed to secure a loan from President Chen today, which would have covered his rent. It all could have been so simple.

But now, the loan was off the table.

And Lee Zhanmu had completely forgotten about the rent.

He assumed Boss Fong was calling about something else, so he answered the phone with a smug grin.

But Lee Zhanmu was instantly mortified.

What on earth was happening?

“I'm telling you, there are plenty of people waiting to rent my property. If you don't have the money today, I'll rent it to someone else!” Boss Fong's voice came through.

With that, Boss Fong ended the call.

Lee Zhanmu's face turned a shade of steel gray as he thought, “Damn it! Something feels off. Are they picking on me?”

Lee Zhanmu had hoped to impress everyone, but his attempts had backfired spectacularly. Not only did he not succeed, but he also repeatedly faced embarrassment in front of a crowd.

Meanwhile, Su Ming was somewhat baffled.

How did Boss Fong find out Lee Zhanmu was broke?

Turning around, Su Ming instantly grasped the situation. He noticed several bosses behind him sneakily pulling out their phones, streaming the whole scene live.

Boss Fong was comfortably ensconced in his office, sipping tea and snacking while enjoying the live feed.

“You tried to strut in front of Mr. Su. Not so easy now, is it?” Boss Fong mused.

Lee Zhanmu sat on the couch, his eye twitching, his face the picture of discomfort.

The other bosses watched Lee Zhanmu eagerly, thinking, “Lee Zhanmu, your moment of truth has arrived. We're all eyes on you, waiting to see how you'll wriggle out of this one.”

Lee Zhanmu's mind raced as he thought, “Good heavens! Can someone please give me some on-the-spot advice? How should I explain this?”

Then, an idea struck him. His eyes sparkled, he let out a sly chuckle, and his confidence surged.

“Ah, to be honest, I wasn't really keen on Boss Fong's properties.”

“I was just trying to spare Boss Fong some embarrassment.”

“After all, I'll need to collaborate with Boss Fong in Eastsea down the line.”

Lee Zhanmu said, sporting a self-satisfied smile. He believed he had crafted the perfect excuse, even considering awarding himself 99 points instead of a full 100, just to keep his ego in check.

“Mr. Lee, is your company still going to open?”

Su Ming inquired from the side.

This time, Lee Zhanmu paused, nervously rubbing his nose.

His Adam's apple bobbed as he involuntarily swallowed.

A sense of foreboding washed over him.

He thought, “There's no way such coincidences happen. It just can't be.”

Lee Zhanmu said with a smile, “We were just talking about Boss Wang. Now he's calling me.”

The onlookers couldn't help but facepalm in silence.

Truth be told, they were starting to feel a bit sorry for Lee Zhanmu.

He was in a pitiful and embarrassing situation.

Yet, he insisted on antagonizing Mr. Su. He was really courting disaster.

Lee Zhanmu picked up the call and said, “Boss Wang, what can I do for you?”

Lee Zhanmu tried to appear composed, but anxiety was gnawing at him inside.

This was, after all, the second time such an incident had occurred.

“Lee Zhanmu, I apologize. Our company has decided to terminate our partnership with you,” Boss Wang stated bluntly before hanging up.

This time, Lee Zhanmu was utterly flabbergasted.

What in the world was happening?

Could life really be filled with such coincidences?

Though Lee Zhanmu sensed that something was amiss, he couldn't pinpoint the issue.

Lee Zhanmu thought, “I can't stay here any longer. In the words of the imperial court, this place is cursed. I need to get out of here fast. If I linger, I might end up bankrupt.”

Unable to remain seated, Lee Zhanmu stood up hastily.

He had lost the desire to impress and pursue Xiao Ke'er.

It was shockingly unbelievable.

It was an uncanny coincidence.

Lee Zhanmu said, “I've just remembered there's some business I need to take care of at the company, so I must excuse myself. Farewell, everyone.”

Lee Zhanmu was on edge, ready to make his exit.

But as he turned to leave, a strong hand firmly grasped his arm.

Turning back, Lee Zhanmu saw Su Ming with a smile, saying, “Don't rush off. Let's chat a bit more. I'm eager to learn how you manage the affairs of such a large company.”