Chapter 57: A Calculated Reckoning

“Principal Wang, this is Li Zerui. I’m currently in the school gym. Could you please come over? There’s a student named Ji Wenyan who deliberately splashed a drink all over me. Not only should his academic credits be revoked, but his parents must also be summoned!”

“Ji Wenyan… Li Zerui, I cannot intervene in this matter.”

“Principal, this is First High School!”

“Even if it were my own home, I wouldn’t be able to handle it! Do you know who Ji Wenyan’s father is? Ji Wenlin of Flying Bird Mall. You dare provoke the Ji family, but I certainly do not. Goodbye.”

Beep, beep, beep…

After connecting with the principal of First High School, Li Zerui had initially intended to complain and demand that Ji Wenyan’s parents be called. However, upon learning that Ji Wenyan’s father was none other than Ji Wenlin, his eyes widened in shock.

How could it be such a coincidence to run into Ji Wenlin’s son?

‘Wasn’t his son studying in another city? When did he transfer back to U City?’

This time, he had truly stirred up a hornet’s nest!

Just as the principal hung up the phone, Ji Wenyan watched Li Zerui with an expression of one enjoying a good show, wondering if he had settled things with the principal.

Knowing his identity, even if Li Zerui had a hundred times more courage, he wouldn’t dare summon Ji Wenlin, his father, to the school.

After all, Li Zerui merely ran a small construction company. How could it compare to the Ji family’s mall?

However, it was time to address Li Zerui’s scheme involving Bai Mengze.

Although Bai Mengze had remained unharmed due to Ji Wenyan’s astute intervention, Ji Wenyan had still paid a price of 100 Star Origin Points.

If Li Zerui were allowed to leave so easily, Ji Wenyan felt certain he would be too angry to sleep that night.

“So, are you done with your call?”

“This… Young Master Ji, I didn’t know you were…”

“Spare me the useless chatter. Weren’t you quite arrogant just now? You wanted my parents to come and apologize? I’ll give you that chance!”

Since Ji Wenyan was displeased, he certainly wouldn’t let the other party off lightly.

With a slight smile, Ji Wenyan then pulled out his phone and dialed his father’s number, activating the speakerphone as he did so.

“Hello, Dad! I accidentally spilled a drink on someone today. Even though I apologized properly, the other person is being unreasonable. They even called the principal to complain about me, saying they’ll deduct my credits! If my credits aren’t enough, I won’t be able to go to university.”

“What? How dare they threaten you like that!”

“It’s a man named Li Zerui. He’s the chairman of some Zerui Construction Company. Not only did he say some very unpleasant things to me, but he also said he wants you, Dad, to come to the school to apologize!”

“Me apologize? Alright, I understand. I’ll be right there.”

“President Ji, I’m not…”

Seeing his ‘bitter ploy’ succeed, Ji Wenyan immediately hung up the phone. He then looked at the terror-stricken Li Zerui, chuckling to himself before shrugging his shoulders, indicating that it was too late now.

No one who incurred his displeasure would get off easy!

Just one phone call had instantly caused Li Zerui to drop his guard and surrender.

Watching the other party’s bewildered and distraught expression, the pang of loss from Ji Wenyan’s 100 Star Origin Points finally eased a little.

“Li Zerui, we haven’t seen each other for long, how did you end up like this!”

“Station Chief Zhou, you’ve arrived at the perfect time. I’ve encountered some…”

Just then, as Zhou Qiang approached after inspecting the photography equipment, Li Zerui’s eyes lit up. He thought that since Zhou Qiang moved in more influential circles than he did, he could surely help intercede with Ji Wenlin.

If he lost the Ji family’s business, the company’s losses would be unimaginable!

After taking over the company from his father-in-law, Li Zerui, who had once been a mere employee, swore to make the company flourish, even if it meant using underhanded tactics to sabotage competitors behind their backs.

Other people’s lives and deaths had nothing to do with him. He had finally managed to establish a connection with the Ji family, and if it were ruined because of today’s incident, all his efforts would have been in vain!

“Uncle Zhou, what brings you here?”

“Wenyan? You’re here too? Did you transfer back to U City for school?”

“Yes! Some things happened before. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Uncle Zhou, but you still look as handsome and dashing as ever!”

“Haha, you’re such a sweet-talker, kid.”

However, before Li Zerui could finish his sentence, Ji Wenyan, upon seeing the newcomer, expressed surprise and immediately called out “Uncle Zhou.” Zhou Qiang, in turn, was equally surprised to encounter Ji Wenyan there.

The son of Director Gong!