Chapter 34: So you like to put on an act, do you? I’ll make sure you get your fill of it.

Zhang Zihao, didn’t expect to see me again, did you?

Zhao Qiang’s lips curled into a sly smile, a glint of cunning in his eyes.

His appearance at this moment meant he had clearly noticed him.

In the previous life, he obediently played the role of the scapegoat.

This time, he had openly confronted Liu Ruyan.

Now, the enemy was in the open while he lurked in the shadows, ready to expose the man’s true nature at any moment.

With Zhang Zihao’s arrival, excitement rippled through the entire company.

“It’s President Zhang! It’s really President Zhang!”

“President Zhang actually came to our small company, oh my, I’m so thrilled.”

“President Zhang is so handsome! I heard he’s about to get engaged to Miss Chu from Chu Group.”

“I’ve heard too. That Miss Chu is as beautiful as a fairy. They really are a perfect match—a talented man and a beautiful woman.”

The onlookers nearby were buzzing with excitement. No doubt, Zhang Zihao was indeed quite dashing.

Tall and imposing, dressed in a suit that made him look mature and steady, exuding masculinity.

Handsome and wealthy, the heir to a family fortune—he was a dream guy for any young woman.

“President Zhang, what brings you here?”

Lin Meina hurried over, her face beaming with ingratiating smiles.

The big boss was here; of course, she had to put on a good show.

“I’m worried about my third younger brother. Afraid he might cause trouble, so I came to check personally.”

Zhang Zihao wore a serious expression, but his eyes involuntarily glanced at Zhao Qiang.

“Big brother, I was just…” Zhang Feiyang hung his head, his voice growing smaller, like a child caught doing something wrong.

Before he finished, Zhang Zihao sharply interrupted him.

“Shut up. Don’t say another word.”

Zhang Zihao frowned deeply, his tone stern.

“I brought you here so you could blend in with your colleagues and learn the value of hard work.”

“Do you realize that the Zhang family’s present success is all thanks to the diligent efforts of these employees?”

“As an employee, you must behave yourself and stop daydreaming.”

“Do you understand?”

“Yes, big brother.”

In front of Zhang Zihao, the notoriously spoiled Third Young Master Zhang dared not utter another word.

Zhao Qiang’s lips twitched into a smirk, silently scoffing. Zhang Zihao was putting on quite a performance.

Such a high emotional intelligence display, praising everyone present.

Is he telling him to obediently be just another employee?

“Wow!”

“President Zhang’s values are so upright!”

“I thought President Zhang was the type of domineering CEO, but he’s surprisingly approachable.”

The female staff were instantly captivated by Zhang Zihao, not just for his looks and wealth, but his considerate attitude toward employees.

Which woman could resist such a mature man?

“If my third younger brother causes trouble here again, call me directly. Don’t treat him like a young master of the Zhang family—he’s just a new employee.”

Zhang Zihao’s persona was flawless, leaving Zhao Qiang speechless.

So good at pretending—call you, or is it your secretary who answers?

“President Zhang speaks so well, everyone, give a round of applause!”

Lin Meina hastily led the clapping, her face full of servility.

Soon, the whole room was applauding vigorously, with Zhou Jie clapping the loudest, desperate to catch Zhang Zihao’s attention.

Only Zhao Qiang didn’t join in, drawing everyone’s gaze.

“Zhao Qiang, what’s wrong with you?”

Lin Meina’s face darkened, her heart sinking.

“President Zhang is guiding the work. What is your attitude?”

As Zhao Qiang’s superior, Lin Meina knew that if Zhao Qiang offended Zhang Zihao, she’d be in trouble too.

“Lin Meina, do you think I should show what attitude?”

Zhao Qiang’s gaze was icy. There was no way he would flatter that hypocrite.

In the previous life, maybe for a promotion or raise, he would have.

But now, this scoundrel had betrayed him and was flaunting himself in front of him.

Licking up to him again? He was done with that!

No matter what Zhang Zihao did here, anyone could fire him.

Lin Meina’s expression changed. Zhao Qiang dared to call her name in front of the boss?

How could she keep her dignity in the company after this?

“You…” Lin Meina gritted her teeth but held back from losing control.

Zhang Zihao quickly stepped in as peacemaker, adopting a magnanimous demeanor.

“No problem. You’re all subsidiaries of the head office; everyone should learn to live in harmony, like family.”

“Zhao Qiang, I apologize if my third brother offended you. He’s been like this since childhood.”

Zhang Zihao smiled gently, though his heart was seething with hatred.

This move only increased his favorability among everyone present.

“Wow, President Zhang is so humble and low-key, truly polite!”

“That Miss Chu is so lucky to marry such a perfect man. I’m so envious.”

Only Zhao Qiang knew Zhang Zihao had probably come for him today.

“President Zhang, since you apologized to me, I’ll forgive the Third Young Master.”

Zhao Qiang smiled coldly, despising the hypocrite in his heart.

“But, do you stand by what you just said?”

“Of course I do!”

Zhang Zihao answered immediately, though inwardly uneasy. He barely remembered what he had said, only that it was a lot of empty platitudes.

“Good. President Zhang, if the Third Young Master bothers me again, how should I contact you?”

“Do you have a phone number?”

Zhao Qiang was determined to expose him. If Zhang Zihao wanted to pretend, he would give him what he wanted.

“Zhao Qiang, don’t be excessive. Do you think you can know President Zhang’s number?”

Lin Meina trembled with anger. Zhao Qiang was truly ungrateful.

“Lin Meina, did I ask you anything?”

Zhao Qiang shot back immediately, not afraid of the old woman.

“I’m talking to President Zhang. Since when are you more important than him?”

“President Zhang didn’t say anything. Why are you so anxious here?”

“Don’t you have any respect for President Zhang?”

Zhao Qiang’s aggressive tone almost made Lin Meina faint. Clearly, she was in the wrong.

“President Zhang, you’re serious, right? You’re not joking?”

Zhao Qiang’s face held a faint smile, his eyes full of challenge.

“If you were just joking, then forget I ever asked.”

Playing hard to get, secretly pleased.

With just a few words, Zhao Qiang had already changed Zhang Zihao’s expression.

Zhao Qiang had suddenly become difficult. He didn’t believe it—he had heard from Liu Ruyan that Zhao Qiang had changed overnight.

“I’m not joking. Since you said it, I’ll give you the number.”

Zhang Zihao forced calm, but sweat beaded on his forehead.

“If my third younger brother causes trouble again, you just…”

Before he finished, Zhao Qiang cut him off.

“President Zhang, it’s not just me who wants it. What if the Third Young Master dislikes my colleagues?”

Zhao Qiang raised his voice, determination shining in his eyes.

“If a conflict arises, everyone will side with the Third Young Master out of fear of losing their jobs.”

“So what use is it to give the number to just me?”

Like to pretend? Fine, I’ll let you pretend all you want.

If it comes down to it, just fire him. Zhao Qiang didn’t care.

If you dare, make the number public. Otherwise, all your words are just empty talk.

Zhao Qiang put Zhang Zihao on the spot, leaving everyone dumbfounded. The boss was just making a casual remark, and you took it seriously?