He Zongfu had been waiting for He Fangshan to say this, and upon hearing it, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

In the Capital City for so many years, no one had ever dared to treat him this way. This was the first time he had suffered such a loss. If he didn't get it back, he, He Zongfu, would become a laughingstock among the second generation of the Beijing Circle.

"This young man Gu Bai, I've heard of him too, he's a big spender, donating billions just like that. He's highly valued at the top, and it's unlikely to target him through normal business channels. But since he runs a nightclub, and it's in the Capital City, dealing with him is still pretty easy. After all these years in the Capital City, I do have some connections, and later I'll give a nod and have that nightclub closed for a few days, that's it.

After all, his identity is sensitive, the title of a young leader is not just for show, it has practical significance, and we shouldn't overdo it."

Hearing these words, He Zongfu felt his frail body instantly recover a bit, nodding repeatedly.

This was exactly the effect he wanted.

The conflict with Gu Bai was initially because the Black Swan Club took the title away from his SATAN Club, affecting his earnings. If he could exact revenge on the nightclub level, that would be the best outcome.

Just as He Fangshan was contemplating how to proceed, the assistant at the door came in with a phone.

"Chairman He, there's a call."

He Fangshan frowned and said coldly, "Wasn't the group meeting this morning canceled? Why is there a call?"

The assistant hesitated and said, "It's not from the group."

"Then who is it?"

"It's Elder Tu's assistant."

Upon hearing the name Elder Tu, He Fangshan was first taken aback, then immediately came to his senses.

"Hand me the phone!"

As the assistant handed the phone to He Fangshan, he added, "Elder Tu's assistant just wanted to say hello, Elder Tu wants you to call him personally."

Hearing the assistant's words, He Fangshan started to ponder. Though he had dealings with Elder Tu, they definitely couldn't be said to have any significant relationship.

Never assume that because Elder Tu has retired, he has no influence. If he wanted to deal with him, it would be just a matter of a word.

Thinking of this, He Fangshan dared not delay and dialed back immediately.

Once the call connected, he heard Elder Tu's full-bodied voice from the other end.

The life of a retired elder, apart from Tai Chi, was just about chess.

He Fangshan didn't rush after no response from speaking, holding the phone and waiting for the other side to finish.

After half a minute, Elder Tu tapped his forehead and said, "Playing chess with you old ghosts nearly made me forget I was on a call!"

After finishing, Elder Tu's voice came through to He Fangshan's ear,

"Old He, are you busy now?"

Though Elder Tu and He Fangshan's statuses were worlds apart, they weren't that much apart in age, so calling him Old He was normal.

"Not busy, not busy. Does the old leader have something to say to me?"

Elder Tu laughed and said, "Can't I just reach out to you for no reason?"

"Of course, I don't mean that, it's an honor for me if the old leader thinks of me."

Elder Tu chuckled.

"I do have a small matter, but it's not a big deal."

"Please go ahead, old leader."

"It's like this, while Old Xun and I were exercising this morning, I heard my assistant saying that your son had some conflict with Gu Bai? Do you know anything about this?"

These words from Elder Tu sent a chill down He Fangshan's spine, cold sweat dripping down his backbone.

"Is there such a thing? I'm not too sure myself..."

"You also don't know, do you? I figured you knew which is why I called to ask."

"I'll definitely ask that boy of mine about the situation. He never lets me rest easy day in and day out!"

After saying this, Elder Tu continued, "If you don't know, then forget it, I was just asking out of boredom."

"Old Leader, what is your relationship with that Gu Bai?"

He Fangshan cautiously probed.

"What kind of relationship can I have with that kid? Sharp and full of himself, you know I don't generally like these kinds of young people, but Old Xun seems quite fond of him."

After receiving this answer, He Fangshan's cold sweat wouldn't stop.

At Elder Tu's level, he would never admit to having personal connections, but these intimate disparagements showed his regard for Gu Bai.

Before He Fangshan could speak, Elder Tu continued, "Old He, times have changed, young people are the mainstream of society now. We old folks might still have some influence, but we shouldn't misuse it, shouldn't we?"

"Rest assured, old leader, even though I'm not clear on what happened, if my son really got into trouble again, I'll have him personally go to Gu Bai to apologize."

"Children having conflicts, don't take it too seriously. If you don't know, then just forget it. Come to my little yard when you have time."

As He Fangshan agreed repeatedly, the call with Elder Tu abruptly ended.

Though the call ended, He Fangshan's cold sweat continued dripping.

Although Elder Tu didn't say he would stand up for Gu Bai, and distanced his relationship with him, if He Fangshan couldn't hear Elder Tu's warning, it would mean his decades of business experience were in vain.

For a moment, the speculation about Gu Bai's background made his heart tremble.

Such a trivial matter, even if Elder Tu's assistant casually mentioned it, he couldn't afford not to give him face and still target Gu Bai, but Elder Tu personally called to warn him, proving Gu Bai's status in Elder Tu's eyes.

What's more, Elder Tu repeatedly mentioned Elder Xun just now.

If compared, Elder Xun's level was even half a level higher than Elder Tu's, with two heavyweights personally involved, how could He Fangshan not be terrified?

"Dad, what's wrong?"

Still in shock and not yet calm, when hearing He Zongfu's voice, He Fangshan couldn't help the anger rising, smacking his pale face with a slap.

"Dad..."

He Zongfu held his face, full of confusion, not understanding why his father, who was just saying he would stand up for him, seemed like a different person after a phone call.

"Slap!"

Another fierce slap left He Zongfu stunned.

"Don't call me dad! Today, before the day's end, you'll go and apologize to Gu Bai, make sure he forgives you. If he doesn't forgive you, then you'll fend for yourself. I'd rather leave the group to your third uncle's son than see it destroyed in your hands!"

Even a fool like He Zongfu could tell that it was that phone call which had caused He Fangshan's attitude to reverse so dramatically. Although full of reluctance, he still nodded.

"Slap! Slap!"

One heavy slap on each side of the face made He Zongfu's originally pale face instantly turn red.

"I don't care what method you use, even if it means kneeling to Gu Bai, you must earn his forgiveness, otherwise, take some money and go abroad, because this country can't contain you anymore!"

Seeing He Fangshan's stern tone, He Zongfu responded tearfully.

At thirty-something, he was slapped to tears by his own father.

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