Wang Jianmin roared angrily, "Damn it, let me go! What do you want? You want to kill me in front of everyone?"

"Of course not."

Li Ze smiled, "Today is a day to entertain our guests. How could we do something so crude and violent?"

"Besides, the reputation of our Li family is important to us."

Wang Jianmin breathed a sigh of relief.

But Li Ze's next words sent a chill down Wang Jianmin's spine.

"However, if your true situation were to be exposed, I'm sure those who lent you money... would be very eager to have a friendly chat with you."

"The people who lent you money at high interest rates are not good people. Many of them have backgrounds in underground forces. When they take action, they show no mercy."

Li Ze sneered, "Beat him up severely, throw him out of the Li family villa, and then spread that information around."

"Yes, sir."

"The burly bodyguard replied."

"No... Li Ze, I was wrong, I was wrong, please spare me!"

Amidst panicked cries, Wang Jianmin was dragged away by the bodyguard, followed by faint sounds of agony.

The hall fell silent.

A hint of fear lingered on everyone's faces.

Is this the debauched, cowardly, worthless man as rumored?

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Nonsense!

The aura emanating from him made even those hardened by decades of experience tremble inwardly.

Li Ze suddenly smiled, "Everyone, let's continue. Eat, drink, chat. That was just a minor incident!"

"As for the choice of project partners, the Li family will reconsider later."

With these words, the tense atmosphere gradually dissipated.

The mood in the room became more relaxed again.

Deep within each person's expression was a concealed apprehension, yet also a hint of excitement!

"While Wang Jianmin took pleasure in the misfortune, this incident also made them realize that the position for collaboration was now vacant again. Doesn't this mean they have another chance?"

Li Ze held a glass of wine, observing the eager expressions around him, unable to suppress a soft chuckle.

Little did these people know, even without Wang Jianmin, they never stood a chance from the start.

Because the choice of project partner had long been decided in Li Ze's mind.

"Furthermore..."

As if recalling something, Li Ze's brow furrowed slightly.

He had noticed a detail just now.

Before Wang Jianmin was taken away, his eyes seemed to intentionally or unintentionally drift in a certain direction, as if he was about to say something...

In the end, he seemed to have held back.

Li Ze casually turned to glance in the direction where Wang Jianmin had looked, spotting Wang Jingjing conversing with Mr. and Mrs. Li.

His gaze was profound and inscrutable.

"In the original plot, Wang Jianmin's role ended after he successfully deceived the Li family and escaped overseas, never to appear again. Now, it seems there may be hidden motives behind this.

"The damage to the Li family caused by Wang Jianmin's actions weakened them significantly, paving the way for Wang Jingjing's later collaboration with the protagonist to overthrow the Li family. She can be considered one of the greatest beneficiaries in this matter.

"Wang Jingjing indeed intentionally or unintentionally inquired about a lot of relevant information from the former young master of the Li family in the plot...

"Moreover, upon careful consideration, although Wang Jianmin may be somewhat cunning, how could he possibly deceive the financial investigation of the Li Group? And how could he successfully flee overseas under the furious pursuit of the Li family?"

"There are indeed many suspicious aspects to this.

Thinking this through, Li Ze waved to Guo Han in the distance, signaling him to come over.

"Young master."

"Find someone to keep an eye on Wang Jianmin. We need to know every move he makes. Also, who were the people sent by the Li Group to inspect Jiancheng Group before? Find out for me!"