Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 549 Rebellion against Tiangang
Upon hearing this, Zhou Wang's gaze lingered briefly on Wang Jia.

At first glance, Wang Jia appears quite glamorous, wearing a bespoke suit without any brand recognition, a Rolex on his wrist, and cufflinks that partially conceal his presence, giving him a seemingly understated and low-key look.

But Zhou Wang only glanced at him and already knew that he must be a marginal figure in this circle.

Although Wang Jia was staring at him with unfriendly eyes, he unconsciously leaned inwards while standing, and his shoulders and back were slightly hunched...

He had been bending over for so long that he probably didn't even realize it. It had become a habit of his, which could only mean that subconsciously, he had always maintained this humble posture and was constantly trying to please others.

There is no shortage of such people in all the top circles. By analogy, Ah Gui also had a similar feeling towards Ah Jie.

Zhou Wang doesn't like playing these games, otherwise he wouldn't lack such people around him either.

In fact, as Zhou Wang's businesses have grown, even among his current group of friends, apart from Young Master Qiu and Young Master Zhang who can still joke around with him without any seriousness, the others have been affected to some extent and are no longer as casual with Zhou Wang as before.

Those who stand atop the mountain are always lonely, and Zhou Wang couldn't help it.

After understanding the role of the young man named Wang Jia, Zhou Wang quickly shifted his gaze away from him and instead looked at the young master Li in the center.

Around thirty years old, his demeanor appeared calm, but with a hint of arrogance. On his wrist was a Vacheron Constantin watch, a custom-made piece from the rarest Loft Artisan collection, with a market value approaching ten million…

Zhou Wang believed that more than 90 percent of people probably wouldn't have guessed that his watch was so expensive.

A person's temperament is a very subtle thing, and it is obvious that this young master Li has an innate air of nobility, especially in front of a second-generation rich kid like Wang Jia.

The surname "Lai" is common in Hong Kong Island and Macau Island, but there is only one famous "Lai".

Moreover, the Lai family is particularly well-known among the wealthy in Hong Kong and Macau, and many ordinary people know about them.

It's not because their family has the most assets, but because the founder of the Li family has a very legendary history of making his fortune and has a huge influence in Macau. He was once called the "uncrowned governor". Of course, what everyone knows most is his other nickname, "DW of Macau".

To be honest, if Zhou Wang weren't an overpowered individual, he would definitely avoid making enemies with such a powerful figure.

But that just happens to be him.

Therefore, he will not be intimidated by these titles.

Moreover, there is another very important reason, which is that even if this young master Li is the other party's child, judging from his age, it is hard to say where he would be ranked.

If it were that big shot standing in front of him, Zhou Wang would still show him some respect, but if it were just a junior, it would be difficult for Zhou Wang to take him seriously.

Zhou Wang casually sized up the two of them. Sun Xining, standing to the side, was, after all, just a girl from an ordinary family. Faced with Wang Jia's questioning, she was still a little intimidated. She timidly spoke up:

"Well, I've already explained to Young Master Jie that I ran into some old classmates, so I won't be going back for the time being..."

"classmate?"

Wang Jia was taken aback. He had just been guessing Zhou Wang's identity. After all, Zhou Wang looked unfamiliar, but his demeanor was extraordinary. Therefore, even though Zhou Wang's gaze made him very uncomfortable, he did not show any displeasure for the time being.

But upon hearing that she was just a classmate of this girl from inland China, Wang Jia immediately felt relieved.

In this way, the background of the man who was with Sun Xi Ningning became completely irrelevant.

The phrase "outsider" is enough.

"Miss Ningning, I need to remind you, you don't think that tonight's yacht party is like your usual friends' gathering, where everyone just does whatever they want and there are no rules, do you?"

Wang Jia stopped paying attention to Zhou Wang and instead said to Sun Xi Ningning with a cold smile:
“I already warned you when you boarded the ship that you couldn’t afford to offend any of the people sitting at that table. While things are still salvageable, hurry back and apologize to Young Master Huo… Do you know that your departure has already made Young Master Huo very unhappy?”

"If Young Master Huo finds out that you were sitting on the deck drinking with another man, things will be even more difficult to handle. At that point, even my words on your behalf won't help, you understand?"

As Wang Jia spoke, she remembered that Young Master Li was still standing next to her, and quickly added:
"Oh, and you should also offer Young Master Li a few toasts. You dirtied his shoes earlier, but he didn't even hold it against you..."

Hearing Wang Jia's veiled threat, Sun Xi Ningning was clearly at a loss and subconsciously glanced at Zhou Wang.

Regardless of whether her helplessness was an act, Zhou Wang knew he had to step in.

It's unrealistic to expect Sun Xi Ningning to handle this situation on her own.

Of course, Zhou Wang was also quite annoyed by Wang Jia's arrogant attitude.

While it's true that Sun Xining was able to appear on this yacht because of his connections.

But do you guys even know that the reason we have this yacht party today is because Mu Li wants to keep me here?

Yes, Zhou Wang had observed it before. Although the yacht was new, judging from the dust on the gangway, it was obviously not delivered to the dock today in preparation for setting sail, but had been parked here for many days.

In other words, its departure ceremony could have been held any day, but Mu Li chose to hold it today.

The meaning is self-evident.

Not to mention that as long as Zhou Wang agrees to cooperate with Tianque Group, this yacht will become his private property, and he will instantly become the true owner of this place.

So according to Zhou Wang's own logic, everyone on the ship was benefiting from his influence, and Sun Xi Ningning didn't need to be subservient to anyone.

Because Zhou Wang is the only one with a change of expression here.

Of course, Zhou Wang wouldn't say such things aloud; he just gave a soft chuckle.

"Ah."

Wang Jia, whose skin had become sensitive from Zhou Wang's scrutiny, immediately looked at Zhou Wang with a furrowed brow.

"why are you laughing?"

"I just find it kind of funny. This should be at sea, right? How come I can hear dogs barking?"

Having drunk quite a bit with Sun Xi Ningning earlier, Zhou Wang spoke rather casually.

He wanted to curse, so he just cursed.

Wang Jia's brain went blank for a second. He was initially incredulous, probably because he hadn't heard from anyone for a long time... since anyone had ever scolded him.

So Wang Jia took a moment to react before looking at Zhou Wang with shock, anger, and disbelief, "What did you say?"

"Was there something ambiguous in my sentence, or do you not understand Chinese?"

Zhou Wang yawned, gesturing for Sun Xi Ningning to pour some of the Hennessy from her cup for him, while looking at Wang Jia with a half-smile, "Look at yourself, you're dressed quite respectably, yet you keep calling me Young Master Huo and Young Master Li. What, you can't speak properly without these titles?"

Zhou Wang slowly took a sip of his iced Hennessy and said leisurely.

"Do you know that many dogs are like this? They don't dare to bark when their owners aren't around?"

"Then may I ask... what's wrong with me saying you're barking like a dog?" "You..."

As Wang Jia's face turned a deep shade of liver, unable to find the right words to retort and trembling with anger, Young Master Li, who had been whispering and joking with his female companion, finally turned around in surprise.

The three of them had gone to the restroom together, but when they returned, they ran into Sun Xi Ningning. Seeing her drinking happily with a "pretty boy" outside, Young Master Li, who had already regarded him as Huo Da's companion, was naturally not very happy.

However, he had no intention of getting involved; such a trivial matter was best left to Wang Jia to handle.

However, what Young Master Li didn't expect was that not only did the process not go smoothly, but this "pretty boy" also seemed to have a falling out with Wang Jia.

Young Master Li hadn't paid much attention to the earlier conversation, but he did hear the word "dog barking" at the end.

Seeing that Wang Jia was already blushing and speechless for a moment, Young Master Li had no choice but to step forward, narrowing his eyes slightly as he glanced around.

"What's your name? Who sent you the invitation?"

It must be said that a young master from a prominent family is indeed a young master from a prominent family; his way of solving problems is clearly different from Wang Jia's.

He wouldn't continue the pointless verbal sparring with Zhou Wang, but instead planned to directly "solve" the problem at its root by eliminating the person who caused it—Zhou Wang.

If Zhou Wang were truly an ordinary person, this method would undoubtedly be the most efficient.

However, Zhou Wang's retort instantly caused Young Master Li to almost lose control of his facial expressions.

Zhou Wang simply looked at him, smiled, and then uttered three words:

"how about you?"

A simple rhetorical question caused Young Master Li's blood to boil.

What does "What about me?" mean?
Who the hell are you? You dare ask me that question?
The sense of superiority and aura of a superior that he created with a single sentence were instantly reversed by Zhou Wang's even more contemptuous attitude, which can be described as turning the tables.

Young Master Li never expected that among the guests on this ship, there would be such an "oddball," who was completely clueless.

Wait a minute... Could he not be a guest, but a male model?

The largest group of people on this ship today are not guests, but rather various types of "service personnel".

Among these service staff, there are both women and men, who are there to meet the needs of a small number of female guests.

This young man is so handsome, and although he looks well-dressed, high-end male models are all covered in designer brands, so it doesn't necessarily mean anything.

But if the other party is really exactly as I imagine, then why am I even bothering to argue with him?
Young Master Li was thinking this, but Wang Jia, who had recovered by now, was getting a little anxious when he saw that Young Master Li had also fallen silent.

It doesn't matter if he loses face, but if he causes Young Master Li to lose face as well, then that would be an unforgivable sin.

So Wang Jia quickly pointed at Zhou Wang and said sternly, "His surname is Li, the Li from the Li family in Macau. Now you know who you're talking to, right?"

"Li Youlong? Li Youqi?"

After Wang Jia pointed it out, Zhou Wang smiled slightly and tentatively asked for two names.

Then, based on the feedback from the young master Li in front of him, Zhou Wang shook his head with some disappointment and said, "It seems that it is neither of them. Then it must be Li Youheng, or Li Youjun?"

Young Master Li now realized he had misjudged the man. Since this person could casually name his brothers, he was definitely not a male model, but someone in the industry.

“I am Li Youjun.”

Young Master Li's expression regained some of its arrogance, and he unconsciously uttered his name in a rather proud tone.

He may not have done it on purpose, but rather it was a long-standing sense of confidence that made him accustomed to introducing himself in this tone.

This wouldn't have been a problem in itself, since with the Li family's reputation, no one would have thought he had any issues.

But he happened to run into Zhou Wang today.

Upon hearing his name, this scoundrel gave him an undisguised look of utter disappointment and gave a curt "Oh."
"That must be the youngest member of the Li family... Hmm, I've heard so much about you."

He said "I've heard so much about you" but his expression clearly showed a hint of disdain.

It's as if to say... you're not qualified.

Yes, although Zhou Wang didn't say it aloud, Young Master Li could clearly sense that this was what he truly wanted to express.

Young Master Li immediately bristled, feeling a strong sense of insult.

No... what do you mean? What do you mean by this?

"What do you mean?"

That's what he was thinking, so he asked it out loud with a displeased expression.

"It doesn't mean anything. I just think that if it were your older brother, he could barely manage, but as for you... hehe."

Who knew that Zhou Wang would not mince words and would just state his thoughts directly.

The founder of the Li family was in poor health, and most of the business had been handed over to his eldest son, which is why Zhou Wang made this statement.

Otherwise, in his true opinion, only if your father comes in person can he earn my respect.

Zhou Wang's final, meaningful "hehe" caused Young Master Li's face to turn pale and then flushed with rage.

At this moment, Zhou Wang, who had lost interest, had already taken Sun Xining's fair and delicate hand and said, "Let's go, let's go somewhere else... it's too noisy here."

His comment "It's too noisy" undoubtedly echoed his earlier comment about "dog barking," and this time, Wang Jia, who had long been unable to tolerate it any longer, finally exploded.

He glanced at Young Master Li's face and knew that he was also furious to the extreme, which meant that no matter what he did, Young Master Li would tolerate it.

"Stop right there! Who the hell gave you permission to leave?"

After cursing, Wang Jia grabbed Zhou Wang's shoulder, intending to show off his "black belt in judo" skills in front of Young Master Li.

Zhou Wang heard a commotion, but before he could even turn around in surprise, Xiao Wang, who had been quietly approaching, rushed forward at lightning speed and grabbed Wang Jia's hand.

Click!

Remembering his duty, Xiao Wang showed no mercy and broke off one of Wang Jia's fingers.

A bloodcurdling scream, like a pig being slaughtered, immediately echoed across the deck.

(End of this chapter)