Chapter 373 Is It an Enemy or a Friend?

fighting over such aggressive remarks, but Wang Zheng didn't care at all. In his view, Yuan Chen and his group weren’t worthy opponents of him, not even entertainment."So what do you want" asked Wang...Chapter 373: Enemy or Friend

Walking on the streets of the capital, feeling the cool breeze blowing against him and looking at the neon lights that illuminated the night sky, Wang Zheng felt a sense of heaviness in his heart.

This was rare for him, as he usually didn't let emotions affect his mood.

He hadn't stayed over at Song Ziyue's place. They weren't bed partners and every meeting wasn't necessarily an intense encounter like this time when Song Ziyue's confession deeply affected Wang Zheng.

Sometimes life is just not as one wishes. Maybe you think you should wait until you've achieved success before enjoying life or love, but how perfect can the world be to fulfill everyone's wishes

The depth of the江湖 (underworld) is only understood by those who are in it. No one knows what will happen tomorrow, but at least Wang Zheng could rest assured that next time he meets Song Ziyue again, it wouldn't be as awkward as today.

Of course, the eldest son of the Song family, Song Mingwei, would not easily give up either. Given his personality, he would definitely want to settle things with his brother. However, Wang Zheng hoped that he would not take a wrong path. Although he had no good feelings towards this man who orchestrated an attempt on his life in the past, he was still Song Ziyue's father, so there wasn't much Wang Zheng could do.

Breathing in the cool night air did little to ease Wang Zheng's mood. His future path stretched ahead of him like this long street, leading into an unseen darkness and uncertainty. Sometimes, Wang Zheng even thought about why he had to live such a strenuous life. With his current wealth, he could find a beautiful wife, have a healthy son, buy a big house, and live comfortably as a landlord. But could he really do that Could he let go of past hatred and the deep-seated pain

Of course, if he could let go, he wouldn't be Wang Zheng anymore. Since he had chosen his direction, he would push forward no matter what obstacles lay ahead!

While aimlessly wandering around, Wang Zheng spotted a figure that was all too familiar to him.

Dressed in a striped summer outfit, looking cool and comfortable, but Wang Zheng could sense the faint fatigue between his brows.

Su Tianran!

When the gazes of the two men met through the crowd, Wang Zheng and Su Tianran's slightly surprised expressions instantly turned into bitter smiles.

"What's up, Su Family's eldest master feeling oppressed at home and coming here to take a leisurely walk" Wang Zheng walked over with a smile that wasn't quite a smile and said.

"Don't joke around with me," Su Tianran also smiled bitterly: "Aren't you the one who felt oppressed by Song Ziyè and came out for some fresh air"

Wang Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly: "Were you following me"

Su Tianran shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't say it like that, to someone who torments me so much every day that I can't sleep, surveillance measures are nothing."

"Thank you for giving me such high praise," Wang Zheng laughed heartily: "Shouldn’t I feel honored if Su Family's eldest master pays this kind of attention to me"

Su Tianran still smiled bitterly and said: "I know it’s useless, but someone like you could do unexpected things even if you were under a microscope 24/7."

"Don't say it that way, or I'll feel that my performance doesn’t match your review," Wang Zheng said.

"Want to go get a drink somewhere" Su Tianran asked: "Or have some late-night snacks."

"Sure, let me take you somewhere," Wang Zheng casually plucked the car keys from Su Tianran's hand.

Lake Pavilion Liangshan.

It was already past ten at night, yet the restaurant was still bustling with activity. Tables outside the door were filled with bare-chested men drinking beer noisily, just as it had been during his previous visit.

Hearing the loud voices of those middle-aged men and the clinking of their bottles, Wang Zheng smiled softly and said, "Do you see This is what life is all about."

Su Tianran's gaze turned solemn for a moment before he suddenly understood. He looked at Wang Zheng intently.

"Order a large plate of spicy chicken, stir-fried eel, a bowl of steamed crayfish, beef sautéed with spring onions, and a platter of mixed vegetables," Wang Zheng said without looking at the menu or seeking Su Tianran's opinion. He spoke directly to the waitress.

The ordering girl might never realize that the two handsome men in front of her were among the most influential young people in Beijing.

"Thank you, brothers," the waitress left happily. This made Wang Zheng think back to when he first met Liu Xuan here—she was a girl who despised evil and had impressed him greatly at that time. Yet, just one year ago, the ordering girl could have become as successful as an overnight sensation; perhaps in two months' time, after Hou Xiaolong's movie wrapped up production, Liu Xuan would become an immensely popular new star around the world, even possibly making a move to Hollywood.

Life is full of such surprises. One never knows when or how one’s life will change due to chance encounters.

"You may not know it, but I changed the fate of a young woman right here," Wang Zheng said with a chuckle.

Su Tianran smiled and replied, "Are you sure that girl was willing for her life to be changed by you"

Wang Zheng paused for a moment before he realized what Su Tianran meant. He answered, "I suppose so, but maybe many people wouldn't want their lives to change like that."

Su Tianran glanced around and said, "Actually, everyone you've interacted with has changed to some degree. For example, Mingqi, or even myself."

"That's true," Wang Zheng nodded.

"To be honest, I never thought that I would end up having dinner at a street stall with a man like this, eating food that isn't good for the body—fried dishes that are salty and spicy, drinking the cheapest beer, surrounded by noise. If you had told me this a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed it."

Pausing, Su Tianran smiled and said, "But these things still happened, didn’t they The facts are right in front of us, making it hard to disbelieve them."

"Drinking expensive red wine worth tens of thousands of dollars in the most upscale club, dressed up in formal wear with a bow tie, wearing masks and telling lies—that's a lifestyle that many people envy," Wang Zheng pointed at the shirtless men around them who were playing drinking games.

“Sometimes, changing one’s way of living might not be such a bad thing,” Su Tianran said thoughtfully.

"But would you be willing to change" Wang Zheng looked deeply into Su Tianran's eyes.

Su Tianran shook his head. "There are some things that have already been predetermined since the moment of your birth. The responsibilities that belong to you, you must shoulder them; otherwise, not only will you suffer a ruined reputation and personal destruction, but even worse—your existence might be completely erased."

Wang Zheng fell silent. Wasn’t he also like this He couldn't stop no matter how hard he tried; could his rivals really let him go if he wanted to give up Would the people whom he had offended in the past allow him to live peacefully

"Let's drink well tonight," Wang Zheng raised his glass. "Who knows what tomorrow will bring"

“To that,” Su Tianran, unusually, uttered such a bold phrase, threw back his head and finished his beer in one go.s狂歡的觀眾。“Why did you stop the car” Han Xingye said with a sneer: “Scared by my photo”"Han Xingye, what exactly do you want" Wang Zheng turned around, his eyes hinting coldness: "Why are you investigati...