I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 575 - 369: Humiliation, Performance, Filter

Sha Jiayu was having a hard time keeping it together. Fine, it was one thing to know the girl he liked for a year had a boyfriend, and another to be completely outstripped by him in every possible way.

The key point being that despite being around the same age, the guy put on airs like an elder, patting him benignly on the shoulder and telling him to push harder and do his best.

Since when has Sha Jiayu ever suffered such humiliation?

He really wanted to retort with force, "Shen Yuan, who the hell do you think you are putting on such an act?"

But seeing his father's expression, he could only hold back his tears and bear it.

All for some pocket money, and to avoid getting his legs broken.

Damn it, Old Sha, I am your biological son!

And yet you let me suffer such unbearable humiliation!

Sha Yongshan's eyebrows eased up, rather pleased to see his son stomping and beating his chest in frustration. At home the boy acted like the king of the world, only he could keep him down a notch.

He had hoped that college and society would teach the boy a lesson, but three years down the road, the little rascal only became cheekier.

Now there was someone to put him in his place, Sha Yongshan was more eager to see this than anyone else.

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To let this boy know that he shouldn't be so arrogant, there are plenty more out there better than you. You're just a second-generation rich kid living off his daddy, what have you got to be so smug about?

"Jiayu, you're about the same age as Director Shen, but you're still living off your family, while Director Shen is already a shareholder of the Mu Group. Do you have anything to say?"

Sha Yongshan asked with a smile.

Sha Jiayu's face grew even uglier, alright, alright, so this is your game, Old Sha? Deliberately wanting to see your son make a fool of himself, right?

For some pocket money, for the sake of not losing his legs, Sha Jiayu had to bow down his proud head: "Dad, I really should learn more from Director Shen. There are many areas where I need to improve."

Shen Yuan could see that Old Sha was not only arranging for his son to apologize to himself, but also wanted to teach the boy a lesson.

Indeed, what setbacks could the life of such a pampered rich second-generation have?

Old Sha is really creating hardship for his son to endure!

Sha Yongshan gave a "hmm": "Then tell me, in which areas do you need to improve?"

Sha Jiayu paused, thinking to himself, "Old Sha, when will you ever be done?"

Forget it, I'll endure it, just put on a good face for the money.

"Knowledge, awareness, managerial abilities, business acumen, the ability to read people and situations..."

"Alright, that's enough."

Sha Yongshan interrupted: "It would be good if you could improve in these areas, but remember, achievements are made by doing, not just by talking."

"Mhm, I understand."

Sha Jiayu nodded but harbored resentment, thinking to himself, "Thirty years on the east side of the river, and thirty years on the west, once I take over your business, I'll toss you out in your twilight years to freeze and starve!"

Of course, this thought vanished in a flash; after all, it was his own father, and deep down it was all for his own good.

Forget it, I won't bother with you, the cunning old man.

Seeing his son so compliant today, Sha Yongshan had no more to say and told the waiter to serve the dishes, and then the four of them began to eat and drink.

They were having Château Lafite wine, from the Bordeaux region of France, one of the five prestigious first-growth estates. Sha Yongshan and Geng Liang swirled their wine glasses, the terms "rich taste, smooth and balanced" coming from their lips.

Shen Yuan didn't get the taste at all, completely ignorant about wine tasting.

Under the tyranny of Old Sha, Sha Jiayu had to stand up grudgingly, holding his wine glass with both hands and politely said, "Director Shen, regarding Zhou Peiwei, I am truly sorry for the offense. I was unaware she had a boyfriend, please don't take it to heart."

Shen Yuan waved his hand: "No need for that, Zhou Peiwei is your aunt after all. This just means the family doesn't know itself."

Sha Jiayu's face froze, twisting into a smile then awkwardly sat down.

Shen Yuan, you're really impossible, you enjoy hitting a nerve, don't you?

Geng Liang covered his mouth, almost unable to hold back his laughter, and got up saying, "Director Sha, Director Shen, I'm going to visit the restroom."

Seeing his son's face, Sha Yongshan found it somewhat funny too, and switched the topic to something else.

Shen Yuan stopped teasing Sha Jiayu and talked about the corporation instead.

However, both men tacitly avoided mentioning the previous incident, and Old Sha didn't probe any further.

Overall, Shen Yuan's trip to Shanghai was rather worthwhile. He had basically eliminated any estrangement with Sha Yongshan, regardless of the future dealings, Old Sha would not only see him as an enemy, and there was also the potential for cooperation.

He also advanced his relationship with Peiwei and Luo Bingying, with a significant boost in Feel-good Index, and even accidentally got the "Blooming Rose" badge, triggering a reward.

A set of residences, a business club, plus two boosts.

Not to mention, there was a good show waiting to happen tonight, and besides Dai Lu and Lin Yuchang, Zhu Qingrou was also coming.

While Shen Yuan was relieving himself in the restroom, he received a WeChat message from Lin Yuchang.

"Shen Yuan, around what time will you be back tonight? Dai Lu and I are thinking of going out."

Shen Yuan: "I'm about to head back. Where are you planning to go?"

Lin Yuchang: "There's a bar nearby, the reviews online say the resident singer is good, and Lulu wants to give it a try."

Shen Yuan: "Sounds good, I'll join you later when I'm back."

...

Meanwhile, at the Yangyun Aman Hotel.

"You're gonna kill me, Yuchang, it was your idea to go to the bar, wasn't it."

Dai Lu reached out to tickle Lin Yuchang.

Lin Yuchang laughed and dodged: "Ah, come on, it's all the same who suggests it."

"I've been so tired today I don't feel like moving."

"How are you tired?"

Lin Yuchang asked.

"Worked out in the morning, swam in the afternoon. And you think it's like you, who just paddled back and forth and then hang around. I did a full five laps!"

Dai Lu held her chin high, raising five slender fingers.