"Boss, who is this guy? I really wanted to kill him just now!"

Gao Guang looked over and confirmed that Danny was in the chairman's office. Then he said seriously, "You better not hit him. If you hit him, we'll lose our jobs."

"Ah? I guess so. Luckily I didn't really hit him." Mike sat down with a relieved look on his face. He looked at Gao Guang sympathetically and said, "But this guy is really crazy. Even if he's doing it for your own good, couldn't he have talked to you privately? It's so insulting to do it in front of me."

Gao Guang sighed and whispered, "Mike, remember, he's always involved in very dangerous work. So whatever he says or does, you may not understand, but it's definitely meaningful."

Mike was puzzled. "Including humiliating you in front of me? He could have asked me to leave and then talked to you privately. Why did he have to say it in front of me? Is he warning me too?"

Gao Guang shook his head and whispered, "Lower your voice. I didn't understand why he did it in front of you either, but now I understand."

"Why?"

"If he had talked to me privately, I might not have listened to his advice or I might have agreed in front of him and then went to find Sofia behind his back. But by saying it in front of you, he made me feel humiliated and unable to escape reality with an audience. Understand?"

Mike looked puzzled, then shook his head and said, "I don't understand. Explain it more clearly."

"People's psychology is similar. The stronger the sense of shame, the more uncomfortable it is. For example, if a coach scolds you privately, it's uncomfortable, but if he scolds you in front of all the team members, it's even more uncomfortable. Which one leaves a deeper impression on you?"

Mike suddenly realized, "Of course it's more uncomfortable to be scolded in front of many people. I understand now. He wants me to be the audience. This guy is just as bad as my old coach... well, now I think my old coach was actually pretty good..."

Gao Guang whispered, "And what you said is correct. By saying it in front of you, he is indeed warning you. If you and I protect Sofia together, and I get killed by Renato, what will you do?"

"Uh, will I die too? Damn it! I didn't even date his daughter. Oh wait, I know too much, just like that doctor!"

Gao Guang forced a smile and said, "So now that you know I want to pursue Sofia, will you support me or stop me?"

"What's so good about Sofia!"

Mike said sternly, "Boss, there are so many beautiful girls out there, so many! I can introduce dozens of them to you without a problem, really, I'm not lying. I can make a call right now and have dozens of them here for you. Do you believe me?"

Gao Guang waved his hand weakly and said, "It seems that Danny's warning to you is starting to work. Alright, remember, Danny won't do meaningless things or say meaningless words. He manages thousands of people, he's a tactical master, a marketing expert, and an extremely powerful manager. So you should respect him more in the future and never try to fight him, unless you want to die."

Mike was stunned for a moment, then finally whispered, "Playing tactics is dirty."

Gao Guang reluctantly accepted Mike's words.

There was a moment of silence, but seeing that Gao Guang was not in a good mood, Mike thought for a while and finally said, "Boss, I know you're upset, but don't be sad. Sofia is really not suitable for you."

Gao Guang looked at Mike and said expressionlessly, "Who said I'm upset?"

"You look upset. I know you like Sofia. It's normal to like her, she's so beautiful. Don't deny it."

Gao Guang said irritably, "There are many beautiful girls out there. Do I have to like every girl I see? I didn't know her before today. We haven't even talked much, how can I like her?"

Mike paused for a moment and said, "Of course you like her. Otherwise, why did you tell Danny that you'll do something when you become successful?"

"Heh, I haven't done anything. I saved Sofia, and she has a good impression of me. So what? Then Danny is worried that Renato will kill me. Come on, wouldn't you be happy in my place?"

Mike shook his head and said, "Of course I would be angry, that's for sure."

"Mike, you need to understand the point. Danny is not afraid that I will fall in love with Sofia, he's afraid that Sofia will fall in love with me and I won't be able to control myself. So what I'm upset about now is not being able to pursue Sofia, but rather not being willing to be treated as dust that can be easily wiped away and disappear without being noticed. Do you understand?"

Mike opened his mouth wide and said foolishly, "Yeah, that feeling is really bad."

Gao Guang whispered, "I understand what reality is. I'm just a poor young man, but I want to change. I want to make a lot of money, live in a mansion, drive a luxury car. I want to stand in front of someone like Sofia and pursue her openly without worrying that her father will make me disappear. That's what I think, that's what I said. Do you have any questions?"

Mike shook his head, then nodded, and said seriously, "So do you really like Sofia?"

Gao Guang shrugged and said, "I wouldn't say I like her, but I do have a good impression of her. Come on, she's so beautiful, so gentle, and very... very approachable. Of course, I would have a good impression of her. But I've only known her for less than a day. How can I pursue her? How can there be love?"

"What's wrong with less than a day? I can hook up with a lady I've known for ten minutes, or even just by seeing a pretty girl. Isn't that how it works at parties?"

Gao Guang was a little anxious. He said helplessly, "I don't have your natural talent for that."

"It's not about talent or race. Are you discriminating against me? Hmm, doesn't seem like it. Then are you jealous of me? But boss, I can introduce many girls to you, just stay away from Sofia. I don't want to die, please."

Gao Guang grabbed Mike's collar and angrily said, "Are you even listening to what I'm saying? I made it clear! Sofia has a good impression of me, she's close to me, and I have a good impression of her too. If she makes a move, I definitely won't refuse. In the end, I won't be able to control myself. But I didn't refuse in time, and that's my mistake. I didn't keep my distance from Sofia, and that's why I deserve to die, like a speck of dust that can be wiped away without being noticed. Do you understand?"

Mike broke free from Gao Guang's grip and quickly covered Gao Guang's mouth, whispering urgently, "Shut up, boss. You're too agitated, your voice is too loud, he will hear."

Gao Guang lowered his voice and said angrily, "If I'm not doing this to change my fate, if I'm not doing this dangerous job to make money, do you think I enjoy risking my life for money? You're forcing me to say 'don't bully the young and poor', it's really... feels so awkward. Alright, let go of your hand. I did it on purpose for him to hear, otherwise how can he feel at ease?"

Mike let go of his hand and stared at Gao Guang for a moment. He finally said, "Boss, you're really a tactical master too."

"Are you insulting me?"

Mike said with emotion, "You guys always have a plan in mind. I can't keep up with your thinking."

At this moment, the headlights of a car shone through the company's gate, and John arrived.

Gao Guang immediately smiled and said, "Mike, are you hungry?"

"I'm very hungry, very hungry."

"Then let's go buy food. Get enough for four people. I want steak."

"It's too late. How about something else, like pizza? Oops, sorry, how about burgers?"

"No, I want steak."

Mike complained, "You want me to come back later, just say it. There's no need to make me go buy steak at midnight. Do you want me to come back in an hour?"

Being seen through, Gao Guang didn't feel embarrassed. He thought for a moment and said, "An hour should be enough. Just call me when you're coming back. I want a beef burger with extra pickles and a large cup of coke. Thanks."

Mike left, John entered, and as he watched Mike leave in frustration, John frowned and said, "What's wrong with him? What happened today? Are you okay?"

Gao Guang scratched his head and whispered, "Grant is dead, sorry."

John was stunned, he stood there for a while, and finally said in astonishment, "He's dead? He actually died?"

With a face full of astonishment, John looked dazed and said, "Damn it, although this guy has a foul mouth, he's stingy and greedy, and he's a dishonest bastard, he's really skilled, and we've known each other for many years. I didn't expect this bastard to die..."

Although he cursed Grant, John's lost and desolate look showed his grief.

Gao Guang whispered, "I'm sorry."

John waved his hand and said, "Don't say that to me. He made money, and he had to bear the risks that came with it. There's no need to apologize. It's not your fault. So, how did he die?"

"Fool, can you cry over the death of such a scumbag as Grant? It's unbelievable. How did you survive until now?"

With a mocking tone, Danny walked out of the office and stood in the lobby.

John widened his eyes and looked at Danny, astonished. "What are you doing here?"

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Danny looked at Gao Guang and then pointed at John with a serious expression. "Do you see the problem now? If it were you, you would ask me what's wrong, but this idiot only asked why I'm here. That's why he'll never get rich."

After saying that, Danny looked at John disdainfully and said, "Idiot, I'm here for a reason. Is it because your round face is so good-looking?"

John stared at Danny, and Gao Guang thought he was going to fight, but to his surprise, John turned his head and seemed to be about to leave.

According to the usual routine, there should have been mockery, arguments, and possibly a fight, and then the two men would end up with bruised faces and embrace each other with laughter, resolving their grievances.

But now, John was mocked and insulted, yet he didn't say a word and just walked away.

This was really unexpected, and Gao Guang didn't know how to respond. As for Danny, he seemed a bit at a loss.

Seeing that John was about to open the car door, Danny immediately gave Gao Guang a signal with his eyes.

Gao Guang turned his head away, pretending not to see, because he could help, he could be someone else's gun, but he couldn't join others in tricking his friends. Danny blew his own trumpet, so let him fulfill his words himself.

Seeing that Gao Guang refused to cooperate, Danny had no choice but to say loudly, "You'll regret leaving."

John didn't turn his head and left. Danny was a little stunned, so he looked at Gao Guang and said, "Aren't you going to chase after him?"

Gao Guang whispered, "Uh, I don't have a reason to make him come back. It already makes me feel guilty to have tricked him into coming back."

Danny immediately said, "Make him come back. Otherwise, he will definitely regret it in the future. Tell him that the time for revenge has come, just say that."

Gao Guang hesitated for a moment, but finally hurriedly ran out and stood in front of John, anxiously saying, "You're just going to leave like this?"

John calmly replied, "I can't argue with him. He always has a bunch of reasons to talk, and even if it's his fault, he ends up being right in the end. I can't argue with him, and when he insults people, it's enough to make you unable to lift your head. So, I can only fight him. I wasn't afraid of fighting him before, but I just got out of the hospital and I'm weak, so I can't beat him now."

He knew himself well. John looked at Gao Guang, his face full of helplessness, and said, "So I won't argue with him or insult him. If I can't beat him, I'll leave. I won't answer his calls or see him. I'll make him suffocate. That's enough."

Gao Guang immediately said, "He said..."

"Don't say it, don't say it! This guy climbed to his current position mainly because of his mouth. He will definitely deceive you. Until the day you willingly let him deceive you and go to your death, alright, I have to stay alert, don't stop me."

"He said that the time for revenge has come."

John opened the car door, and he looked at Gao Guang in astonishment. He furrowed his brows and said, "What?"

"He really said that. Uh, is there a problem?"

John took a deep breath, his face full of worry, and said, "Oh no, he might have really found a way to make me submit. It's not about making me apologize to him, but making me admit that he is right. If he's so confident... then it means it's real this time."

After thinking for a moment, John scratched his head and said with distress, "You drag me into it, pretend that it's my insistence to leave, and forcefully pull me back. Otherwise, it would be awkward to go in like this."