C12 The Pig Head Kowtowed There Would be Fish Every Year

Faang Cheng didn't respond to the comment; instead, he shifted his attention to Zhou Yuvwei.

In his mind, he quietly summoned the system.

"Am I supposed to put this guy in his place?"

"System: Yes."

"Got it!"

With the system's confirmation, Faang Cheng felt emboldened.

It was just a matter of money, after all. The system was flush with cash; surely it wouldn't mind him splurging a bit.

With this in mind, he offered Zhou Yuvwei, who looked puzzled, a reassuring smile.

"Let me have your account information."

Zhou Yuvwei was taken aback by his request.

What did this mean?

Was Faang Cheng actually going to transfer the money to her?

Could he really afford it?

It wasn't just a few dollars we're talking about here. This was a massive sum!

Zhang Zhicheng, standing nearby, burst into laughter.

"Bro, I get that you want to play the hero, but biting off more than you can chew will only end in disaster!"

He finished with a sleazy glance at Zhou Yuvwei, eyeing her like prey he had already ensnared.

Zhou Yuvwei felt a wave of discomfort under his leering gaze.

Compelled by an inexplicable urge, she edged closer to Faang Cheng.

In this moment, Faang Cheng was her shelter, her temporary refuge from the storm.

[System Notification: The mission to humble Zhang Zhicheng is a time-sensitive, randomly triggered task. Complete it within five minutes, or face the consequences of failure!]

The system's voice chimed in.

Without wasting another second, Faang Cheng took hold of Zhou Yuvwei's hand that was clutching her phone.

"Hand over your account details! Trust me!"

Zhou Yuvwei, caught in the intensity of Faang Cheng's earnest gaze, felt her heart race.

What's happening to me?

How can someone's gaze be so compelling?

It's almost irresistible to follow his instructions...

And just like that, Zhou Yuvwei found herself giving her account information to Faang Cheng.

Zhang Zhicheng watched on, his scorn for Faang Cheng evident.

Upon seeing Faang Cheng whip out a pineapple-branded phone after getting hold of Zhou Yuvwei's account details, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"An apple for you, but a pineapple for you?! Come on, Zhou Yuvwei, isn't it time to wrap up this charade? My patience is wearing thin."

Zhang Zhicheng spoke up.

The other patrons began to murmur among themselves.

"Seriously, who brings a knockoff phone into this place? I'm never coming back here!"

"Exactly, I thought this guy was someone important, but he's just average!"

"What's with this restaurant, letting in a hick like that? He's bringing down the whole vibe for the rest of us!"

The complaints filled the air.

But just then, something changed in Faang Cheng's demeanor.

"I knew I recognized him from somewhere, and now I can't shake the feeling I've seen him before..."

His comment was met with immediate ridicule.

"Are you kidding? Someone here recognizes this yokel? Don't tell me you're one of them!"

The man who recognized Faang Cheng flushed with embarrassment and anger.

Meanwhile, Faang Cheng was busy tapping away on his phone, seemingly engrossed in his task. In reality, he had successfully linked Zhou Yuvwei's account to the system.

"Ding dong—transfer complete!"

Zhou Yuvwei, seeing everyone's eyes on Faang Cheng, quickly stepped up to defend him.

"Zhang Zhicheng, he was never part of this issue!"

Just as Zhang Zhicheng was about to unleash a fresh wave of mockery, bolstered by his restored confidence...

Faang Cheng looked up sharply.

"5.5 billion has been transferred!"

His announcement sent shockwaves through the crowd!

Zhou Yuvwei was beyond disbelief.

5.5 billion!

Transferred already?

But how could the bank process it so quickly?

"Zhou Yuvwei, now I get it. You brought this kid in to entertain me, didn't you? Well played, well played. You've got quite the knack for dramatics!"

"No, it's the truth!"

But at that moment, Zhou Yuvwei had no time to spare for Zhang Zhicheng's antics.

The text message from the bank popped up on her phone:

5.5 billion!

It had actually arrived!

"Take a look!"

Voices of disbelief echoed around.

Zhou Yuvwei, her cheeks flushed with excitement, lifted her phone high for everyone to see.

Those close enough to get a clear view gasped in astonishment.

"Holy smokes!! It's true, it's the real deal!"

Once one person confirmed it, a chorus of exclamations followed.

It wasn't that they were strangers to wealth!

But this level of wealth was something they had never encountered before!

What did this signify?

5.5 billion was just casually transferred.

The ease with which the money was handled made it clear – to the other party, this sum was mere pocket change!

These were families who couldn't hold a candle to the Zhou or Zhang families.

What right did they have to scoff earlier?

"I believe Mr. Zhang has seen it clearly, hasn't he?"

Zhang Zhicheng's previously smug smile now seemed to be frozen on his face.

He was speechless, unable to respond to Faang Cheng's remark.

With a scoff, Faang Cheng pulled Zhou Yuvwei to stand before Zhang Zhicheng.

"Apologize to her. She's a decent young woman who you insulted. A couple of kowtows would be even better!"

Zhou Yuvwei thought the demand for kowtows was a bit much.

She was about to interject.

But then she caught the crowd's expectant looks and straightened up, her expression unapproachable, as if she was indeed waiting for Zhang Zhicheng to bow his head in apology.

Zhang Zhicheng, his teeth grinding in frustration, glared at Zhou Yuvwei, who had just been so meek.

"You little brat! Don't think you're off the hook just because you've got that money! I'm telling you, your family will eventually fall to us!"

Faang Cheng's brow furrowed at these words.

Then, to everyone's surprise,

Zhang Zhicheng, face red with defiance, suddenly knelt down, his expression contorted.

Three resounding kowtows echoed.

Zhang Zhicheng's face swelled even more.

"I apologize. The nonsense I spouted was just hot air. Please, forgive me."

Zhou Yuvwei was taken aback; she had expected Zhang Zhicheng to put up more of a fight.

The patrons were also stunned.

Wasn't he just being stubborn? How did he suddenly end up kneeling and apologizing?

Faang Cheng watched the unfolding scene with a delighted smirk.

What a good girl.

This system is truly a gem! I almost want to hug it and plant a couple of kisses on it!

System: ...That's really not necessary!

Zhang Zhicheng tried to rise to his feet.

But his body wouldn't cooperate.

After bowing his head to Zhou Yuvwei, he couldn't stop and began to bow again.

With each bow, a strange compulsion surged within him.

Faang Cheng observed Zhang Zhicheng, who was now clenching his jaw as beads of cold sweat dripped down his ashen face. In desperation, he covertly triggered the system.

Zhang Zhicheng felt as though he was under some ghostly possession.