chapter 29 Old classmates beat up old classmates

"Roy, don't get mad, huh? If you can afford a big villa in Imperial Majestic Estates, do you really care about that consultation fee of fifty grand?" Elvis Hu quickly changed his tune, trying to butter up Roy Yang. "I heard that a villa in Imperial Majestic Estates goes for 100,000 per square meter. Your 720 square-meter villa, that's 72 million, right? Wow, you really struck it rich, way more than me." Roy Yang felt good inside but played it tough. "We're old classmates, yet you insist on charging me a consultation fee, and on top of that, you've taken a hefty fifty grand. You're being too much." "Hehe, I won't just take your money for nothing. Give me twenty minutes, and I'll get you a renovation plan that'll surely please you." With that said, Elvis Hu went to his office to work on the renovation plan. A proper company like Creative Space had set templates for its renovation plans. All the various renovation fees and how they are charged were all determined by the company's policies. "Benjamin, change the fee amount to five times the original," Elvis Hu whispered to his assistant. "Director Hu, have you lost it? Changing the company's standard fees on your own could get you fired!" Benjamin reminded in a low voice. "Hehe, fortune favors the bold." Elvis Hu whispered, "This customer is my old classmate. He's spent 72 million on a big villa in Imperial Majestic Estates. If I can really milk this, I could earn several years' worth of salary. Of course, if you're with me, I won't shortchange you!" Benjamin gritted his teeth. "Fortune comes with risks. Director Hu, I'm with you!" Twenty minutes later, Roy Yang and Stanley Du reviewed the renovation plan Elvis Hu handed over. "What? The total renovation costs are 8 million?" Roy Yang growled, "Elvis Hu, are you treating me like a cash cow?" "Ah, Roy, don't be upset. Our Creative Space is known for top-notch quality, stylish designs, and excellent service. We're well-regarded. Our pricing is higher than other companies. That's normal." "But your renovation fee is over ten times higher than others!" "Hehe, you've paid 72 million for the house. Can't you afford the 8 million renovation fee?" "Your fees are outrageous. I'll look for another company to do the renovation." Hearing this, Elvis Hu got anxious too. He didn't want to let Roy Yang, the big fish, slip away to be sliced by others. "Okay, how about I knock off 500,000 for you?" "8 million minus 500,000, that's 7.5 million. Your renovation costs are still too high." Roy Yang still found it too expensive. Just then, two men in their thirties or forties walked into Creative Space. "Mr. Zhang, good morning." "Mr. Li, good morning." The staff greeted the two men, and even Elvis Hu was no exception. One was skinny, and the other was chubby. The skinny one was the General Manager of Heaven & Earth Corporation, Ulysses Zhang. The chubby one was the boss of Creative Space, Douglas Li. "Mr. Yang, Mr. Du, didn't expect to see you here. What a coincidence." Ulysses Zhang saw Stanley Du and took the initiative to greet him. "Are you looking to get a house renovated?" "Yes, my father-in-law and I were thinking of getting someone from Creative Space to do our house, but their charges are just too high, they’re..." "Roy, I can refund you the consultation fee of fifty grand. I won't take this job, you and your son-in-law better leave quickly!" Elvis Hu quickly interrupted, cutting off what Stanley Du was about to say. He hadn't expected Stanley Du and Roy Yang to know Ulysses Zhang, the General Manager of Heaven & Earth Corporation. Ulysses Zhang was currently the god of wealth for Creative Space. To secure a huge investment from Heaven & Earth Corporation, Douglas Li, the boss of Creative Space, was busy buttering up to Ulysses Zhang. If Stanley Du tells Ulysses Zhang that Elvis Hu wanted to charge a renovation fee of 7.5 million, then Elvis Hu's shady deed of unilaterally altering the company's pricing standards and overcharging Stanley Du by 6 million will undoubtedly be exposed. When that happens, Douglas Li will surely fire Elvis Hu and ruin his reputation. Seeing Elvis Hu willing to refund the consultation fee of fifty grand, Roy Yang felt a bit better. He took the money and left Creative Space Renovation Company with Stanley Du. At noon, the two of them casually found a place to have a meal. After drinking too much beer, Roy Yang couldn't hold it and went to the restroom. As soon as he left, Stanley Du made a call to Ulysses Zhang. "Does Heaven & Earth Corporation have any business with that Creative Space Renovation Company?" Stanley Du asked coldly. "Yes. Li, the boss of Creative Space, is very eager to get an investment from Heaven & Earth Corporation," Ulysses Zhang laughed, "Actually, he's more eager to become a lapdog for Young Master Wesley Meng." "Ask him how much Creative Space would charge to renovate a 720 square-meter villa," Stanley Du said. Ulysses Zhang was taken aback. At this moment, Douglas Li was swimming the dog paddle in a pool at a high-end swimming center while Ulysses Zhang was lying on a lounger by the pool, talking to Stanley Du on the phone. Ulysses Zhang asked Douglas Li loudly, "How much does Creative Space charge to renovate a 720 square-meter villa?" "You're renovating a villa, Brother Zhang? That's easy, I won't charge you," Douglas Li responded. "Stop your nonsense. Answer what I ask you. Be serious." "Uh, for a 720 square-meter villa, if you want fine decoration, it could be done for about 1.5 to 1.6 million." Ulysses Zhang put the phone to his ear and relayed, "Boss, Douglas Li says Creative Space can finish a finely decorated 720 square-meter villa for 1.5 to 1.6 million." "Heh, I figured that guy wanted to fleece my father-in-law. Just didn't expect him to go for such a rip-off." "Boss, who's got the nerve to fleece your father-in-law? I'll take care of him for you." "It's that Elvis Hu. For my 720 square-meter villa, he actually wants a renovation fee of 8 million." "Boss, I know what to do. Just wait for my good news." "Alright. I appreciate it." Stanley Du hung up the phone. "Come here," Ulysses Zhang ordered Douglas Li. Douglas Li quickly climbed out of the pool and walked over to Ulysses Zhang. Ulysses Zhang slapped Douglas Li across the face and roared, "Your subordinate dared to treat my boss like a sheep ready for slaughter! Tell me, shouldn't I hit you?" "Your boss, isn't that Young Master Wesley Meng?" After taking the hit, Douglas Li recovered and shouted, "Whoever dares to treat Young Master Wesley Meng as a sheep for slaughter, I'll destroy their entire family!" "I'm not talking about Young Master Wesley Meng, but Mr. Stanley Du." Ulysses Zhang said gravely, "Stanley Du saved the lives of Zachary Meng and Wesley Meng. He's a benefactor of the entire Meng family in Changyang. Young Master Wesley Meng has already transferred 70% of Heaven & Earth Corporation's shares to Stanley Du." Douglas Li was shocked. This Stanley Du is actually the benefactor of the Meng family. Then I can't afford to offend him even more. "Brother Zhang, who offended Mr. Stanley Du?" "It's that Elvis Hu. Mr. Du has a 720 square-meter villa that needs renovating, and Elvis Hu actually wants to charge 8 million for it." "Damn, so it's him!" Douglas Li raged, "That old man nearly wrecked Creative Space's reputation! Don't worry, Brother Zhang, I won't let him off!"