Chapter 743: Is This a Banquet of Xiangru?

o Captain’s Mansion in Flower Grass Lane and find me. I’ll be waiting."This move of Wang Zheng’s was undoubtedly leading his enemy towards another path, and he did it very openly as if he were afraid...Chapter 743: Is This a Banquet of Treachery

"Today has truly been eye-opening."

Wang Zheng clapped his hands, shook his head, and sighed coldly. "I never would have thought that the renowned Su Tianran, who always projects an image of being refined and gentlemanly to outsiders, could also perform such drift maneuvers on the streets of Philadelphia with his driver."

Wang Zheng looked at the smiling Su Tianran and felt a strange sense of unfamiliarity. This was a feeling that grew from within him; he couldn't pinpoint exactly where it came from. But Wang Zheng knew that a Su Tianran capable of drifting wasn't like the low-key, deep-thinking eldest son of the Su family anymore.

This shouldn't be happening. What went wrong How did Su Tianran become this way The current situation hasn't escalated to such an extent, has it

Wang Zheng carefully considered everything that had happened, searching for any oversight or slip-up, but he couldn’t figure anything out. This uncertainty made him extremely uncomfortable; a faint chill rose from his tailbone and spread across his entire back.

"Get in the car; I'll treat you to dinner. I know what you're thinking, but I know for certain that I'm not who you think I am," Su Tianran said with a bitter smile.

"Are you saying there are some misunderstandings between us" Wang Zheng sneered coldly. He naturally didn't believe Su Tianran's explanation; the facts from the tropical rainforest in America were solid evidence that couldn’t be denied, even if he wanted to.

"Alright, let's get in the car," Wang Zheng said with a cold smile. "I have many helpers in America, so I'm not worried about what you might do to me."

In an island country-style restaurant, Su Tianran reserved a private room where he sat across from Wang Zheng and Zhang Xuan.

"Why did we go to this island country restaurant instead of one in China What's so special about their cuisine" Wang Zheng asked with some displeasure at the various condiments on the table. He never liked raw fish, nor was he accustomed to mustard; a mere taste would make his nose run and his eyes water, as if he were being exposed to tear gas.

"This is the most famous island country restaurant in Philadelphia," Su Tianran said after taking a sip of Japanese green tea. His gaze was calm and composed, but from looking at him, one couldn't tell that he had deep-seated schemes: "The food here is quite good; if you want to try sashimi served on a woman's body, there's no problem with that."

Wang Zheng didn't order the so-called 'female vessel' dish. He had no sympathy for those island country men who harbored such twisted desires—although he occasionally watched some adult films, Wang Great Assassin assured himself that they were all pirated versions and he'd never paid money to support the Japanese economy.

Listening to Su Tianran's words, Wang Zheng narrowed his eyes and smiled: "It seems you know Philadelphia very well, Senior Su. You managed to find this great island country cuisine; I bet you've been here more than a few times."

"I love food in general," Su Tianran replied. "Nowadays, with my busy schedule, there are at least 150 days each year when I travel around the world. Our company has big clients in Philadelphia, so I come here often; finding this restaurant wasn't surprising."

Saying this, Su Tianran's eyes revealed a hint of nostalgia. He then smiled and said, "When you mentioned Philadelphia, I suddenly remembered the first time Wang Zheng introduced Mingqi and me at Heaven Palace International Club, you claimed to be the big shot of the Wang family in Philadelphia. Back then, I didn't know any better and was actually fooled."

Wang Zheng smiled but did not mind it; he knew that such lies would eventually be exposed. Using others' names as a shield could only work temporarily to achieve his immediate goal.

The Phantom Crystal brand quickly established itself due to the unrestrained support and investment from the Philadelphia Wang family corporation, along with Zhang Mingqi's operation management. Such rapid expansion and numerous celebrity endorsements effectively battered down Su Family brands like "Tongling," "Eagle," and "Suzhou Sentiment." Regardless of which one, none could withstand Phantom Crystal’s rising momentum. Within less than two years, Phantom Crystal became the number-one diamond brand in China, leaving its competitors in ruins under such fierce attacks!

After losing the diamond mine in South Africa, causing a loss of billions, Su Tianran wisely chose not to resist any longer within the diamond industry. He realized that with the collapse of the Su Family's entire chain from mining, processing to sales, it was impossible for them to regain their previous monopolistic status. Any further resistance would be futile; they could only barely survive. Instead of fighting a losing battle in such a narrow market, he chose to divert his precious energy elsewhere.

"Sometimes I feel like if I were an actor, I might win an Oscar." Wang Zheng knew that since he couldn't get Su Tianran to the main point, it was best to chat casually and keep circling around; this was something Lord Wang excelled at.

"Why don’t you try then" Su Tianran smiled and said, "I heard a famous director in Hong Kong once invited you but got rejected."

"You know about that I must commend the extensive social network of Young Master Su." Wang Zheng was slightly surprised at first before becoming unperturbed. This was just a small wave in his past experiences and he had almost forgotten it himself, illustrating how deeply Su Tianran knew him. As the saying goes, one's true enemy often knows them best.

"I am friends with Director Hou Xiaolong; once when chatting we talked about you. By the way, I invested in his first two movies," Su Tianran said with a smile.

Hou Xiaolong became famous with his first film, and Su Tianran actually had the unique insight to invest heavily in it. It's undeniable that such vision is not something ordinary people can possess.

When mentioning Hou Xiaolong, Wang Zheng suddenly thought of Liu Xuan; he hadn't heard any news about her for a long time and wondered how she was doing now. Following Hou Xiaolong to film movies must have led her to great fame after the wrap-up.

"Bring in the dishes," said Su Tianran.

A woman wearing traditional Japanese attire opened the door, bowed her head, carried a tray of dishes, and then knelt down carefully placing them on the table without lifting her head throughout.

"Actually, when eating Japanese cuisine, what matters most is the ambiance, mood, or atmosphere." Su Tianran poured a cup of sake for Wang Zheng and Zhang Xuan, raised his glass, and said, "Though we are rivals, I don't want unnecessary misunderstandings between us. Here's to that; I'll drink first."

Su Tianran had already lowered himself as much as possible. Wang Zheng smiled but didn't say anything else, tilting back his head and swallowing the sake.

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