Chapter 1707 - 695: Forced into a Corner

Chapter 1707: Chapter 695: Forced into a Corner

"Ah, thank you!"

"Wenxi, you don’t have to do that, we’re not thirsty..."

Since there were temporarily no servers in the manor, Xu Wenqian glanced around and took the initiative to serve everyone, silently brewing a pot of hot floral tea and pouring a cup for each woman present.

Su Yajing was the most well-behaved, standing up and sweetly saying, "Thank you, Sister Wenxi."

Yu Duo, Shen Yutong, and others naturally followed suit, leaving Xu Wenqian with a wave of emotional value.

As for how Jiang Qingkui, Ding Yi, and other women perceived the tea-enthusiast Su Yajing, Zhou Wang couldn’t say.

To Zhou Wang and Young Master Zhang in the corner, Xu Wenqian, who was familiar with her boss’s habits, offered a cold glass of cola.

Zhou Wang took a sip and continued:

"I just want to protect my interests. After all, the founding of Cloud Trust was a labor of my love and hard work, but the entire Cloud Group has developed beyond my control. Some things are out of my hands..."

Jiang Qingkui, Qi Jiayi, and the others remained silent.

People like Miss Gu and Sun Xining, business rookies, listened half-understandingly, but even Su Yajing, who had been involved in many hotel matters, could hear the deep helplessness in Zhou Wang’s words.

As Zhou Wang said this, the outline of the "story" became apparent.

In the low point of his life, he showed genius ability in adversity, accurately predicting a major event, and using it as an opportunity to travel to Europe, finally finding a suitable partner after several tries...

The process was incredibly unbelievable, but the causes and consequences were all there. Considering many successful personalities’ histories, there’s a similar kind of magical realism, seemingly not entirely incomprehensible.

After that, Cloud Trust was founded, and over the years, with the involvement of several capital parties behind it, it gradually developed into today’s Cloud Group, a giant with significant influence in the world financial circle.

At this point, things were actually out of Zhou Wang’s control. In the internal power struggle, he temporarily lost, and the consequence was that his personal assets were frozen, rendering him entirely a "failure"...

Zhou Wang’s helplessness, melancholy, and unwillingness in his narrative appeared to leap from the page, profoundly affecting them.

At this moment, no one in the living room doubted the authenticity of Zhou Wang’s story.

Young Master Zhang in the corner was equally shaken.

Zhou Wang’s past... was far more impressive than he imagined.

As for the last so-called "failure" part, Young Master Zhang viewed it as insignificant because the first half of the story was already a height he couldn’t reach in his lifetime.

"Zhou Wang, I can ask my father for help..."

After gradually digesting Zhou Wang’s account, Xia Xiwei, having unknowingly laid her head on Zhou Wang’s shoulder, furrowed her brows and said.

With Xia Xiwei leading, Ding Yi also showed a look of interest, even Miss Di, who considered herself to have "some savings," appeared hesitant to speak.

Zhou Wang clearly understood what they wanted to express, quickly waving his hand and saying:

"No need... I’m not pretending to be arrogant, nor am I trying to be strong, genuinely."

"If I thought you could help in any way, I would have spoken earlier, but the fact is, Cloud Group is a deeply rooted company abroad, difficult to penetrate domestically."

"As for the financial aspect, it’s not that I look down on you, but what can you offer, a few hundred thousand? A few million? To me, it has no significance; in this level of capital game, it’s just a drop in the ocean."

All the women suddenly fell silent.

Based on Zhou Wang’s description, this indeed seemed to be the "reality."

"Originally, I didn’t plan to disclose this matter, but unexpectedly, due to my birthday, it brought you together, and I can’t continue to avoid it."

Zhou Wang smirked self-deprecatingly, taking a deep breath as if making a major decision.

"Today is exactly an opportunity, not only to talk to you about the beginning and end of this matter, but perhaps... it also helps you make up your minds."

"What do you mean?"

Feeling something, Ding Yi’s expression moved, and her gaze suddenly became dangerous.

"The literal meaning."

Zhou Wang’s face was expressionless, but somehow, everyone in the room could feel the uncontrollable sadness, guilt, and a hint of panic within him... fearing the loss of something.

"I’ve said it, I’m never a good person, yet I have the fault of being insatiable. I’ve been dreading this day’s arrival because it ultimately creates an unpleasant situation, but its arrival at this time might be a good thing for you..."

As Zhou Wang said this, he suddenly sat up straight, silently releasing Ding Yi’s tender hand, so that in his movement, Xia Xiwei could no longer lean on his shoulder.

At this moment, even the most insensitive woman in the room could sense something, making their expressions become complex.

"You can make your choice legitimately at this time."

Zhou Wang spoke each word, his gaze not avoiding as it swept past every woman’s face in the room.

"I am already destitute, and it’s only fitting that I lose you... You no longer need to worry about my infidelity, nor need to agonize over who I would choose when that day comes, because now the situation has reversed; I no longer have the privilege of choice, it is you who decide the story’s ending."