novelraw Chapter 691: I, Shen Qian, Will Not Back Down!!
Chapter 691: I, Shen Qian, Will Not Back Down!!
"Not just the chairman of the Hilton Hotel Group!?"
The surrounding people were taken aback, looking at the receptionist with astonishment. They then turned their gaze to Qin Heng, a touch of surprise in their eyes.
After all, the idea that a young man who looked eighteen or nineteen, clearly still a student, could be the chairman of the Hilton Hotel Group was already shocking enough.
Could it be that he had other identities, even higher ones!?
How could that be possible!?
That's impossible!!
How could such an incredible person exist in the world!?
Among those in the lobby were company executives and founders of small firms, all present for business, possessing a deep understanding of the commercial world.
They knew very well that it was almost impossible for someone so young to simultaneously hold multiple high-ranking positions.
Shen Qian, feeling the same disbelief, naturally shared this opinion.
He simply didn't believe the receptionist.
"Not only is he the chairman of the Hilton Hotel Group, but are you going to tell me he also sells fried skewers at a roadside stall?" Shen Qian sneered. Looking disdainfully at Qin Heng, he said,
"Kid, you're too inexperienced to show off in front of me! I, Shen Qian, started navigating the world at fifteen. In over a decade, I've built a fortune of several billion. What haven't I seen?
The chairman of the Hilton Hotel Group, and he supposedly has other, even more impressive positions? You're living in a dream, spouting nonsense without even trying to make it sound plausible! Get down on your knees and kowtow right now, and I might spare you. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving Changping City on your feet!"
Arrogant!
Brazen!
Utterly unrestrained!
In Changping City, Shen Qian was an absolute local despot, with connections in both legitimate and illicit circles, his influence seemingly boundless. If he wanted to target someone, no one could escape!
It had always been that way!
Therefore, in his eyes, Qin Heng had no way to resist.
In the past, others had tried to defy him, but they all met miserable ends!
Qin Heng ignored him, instead looking at the kneeling receptionist and said calmly, "Do you know my other identities?"
"I do, I do!!" The receptionist nodded quickly, looking up at Qin Heng with immense admiration. She said, "You single-handedly bought all the shares of our Hilton Hotel Group; how could we not know!
It's all my fault. I had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai, and so I didn't recognize you. It's just that you're so much more handsome in person than in your photos that I didn't recognize you immediately!
I'm so sorry, Mr. Qin! I'm truly, deeply sorry! Please, forgive me!!"
The onlookers were stunned, staring at Qin Heng and the receptionist in utter disbelief, their eyes wide with shock.
"Holy crap! What did they just say? This kid bought all the shares of the Hilton Hotel Group outright?!"
"How is that possible? Are they insane? That's complete nonsense! The Hilton Hotel Group has properties worldwide, with a total market value in the tens of billions. How could he just buy it all?"
"This is such blatant boasting it's unreal! He's talking so big he could break the sky!"
"This is hilarious! I'm just waiting to see this kid get proven wrong. He's so audacious with his claims, he must be nuts!"
Absolutely no one believed it.
In fact, they even began to doubt Qin Heng's identity as the chairman of the Hilton Hotel Group, suspecting this was just an act put on by Qin Heng and the receptionist.
Most likely, the purpose was to impress that beautiful woman, hoping to use this chance to win her over.
These tactics are too crude! But they're probably very effective!
Suddenly, the people in the lobby, believing they'd figured out the truth, looked at Qin Heng with renewed disdain.
"'This kid's just putting on an act!'"
"'How much did he pay to bribe that receptionist?'"
"'Miss, be careful not to be fooled!'"
"'So devious!'"
A chorus of mockery arose. These people were now convinced that Qin Heng was just a nobody trying to look important, someone who had bribed the receptionist to put on a show for the beautiful woman.
Qin Heng was slightly taken aback. He didn't quite understand their line of thinking. How could they even arrive at such a conclusion?
The receptionist was also stunned. She never imagined these people would be so determined to court disaster, actually believing she was part of an act! However, in the business world, failing to recognize Mr. Qin... even if they met their doom for it, they'd only have themselves to blame! Being so out of the loop! That's a critical mistake in business!
"'It seems none of you have any idea who you're dealing with!' the receptionist sneered, glancing at the onlookers. 'Mr. Qin's other identity... if I told you, it would scare you to death!'"
"'Then spit it out!' Shen Qian's blonde secretary retorted with a sneer. 'But you'd better have proof. We won't believe you based on some flimsy card!'"
"'An act needs props, naturally. I'm curious to see what other tricks you have up your sleeve!' Shen Qian looked at Qin Heng with disdain. 'Kid,' he said, 'it seems you won't give up until you hit a dead end! You're digging your own grave!'"
"'Our Mr. Qin is actually the son of Qin Fa, the CEO of Daqin Group, and the future heir of Wanyi Group!!'"
The receptionist tilted her chin slightly, saying proudly, "Mr. Shen, surely you aren't arrogant enough to believe your company can compare to the Daqin Group?"
What the fuck!?
The heir to the Daqin Group!?
The moment she spoke, the entire lobby fell deathly silent. Shen Qian, his blonde secretary, and everyone else stared at Qin Heng, dumbfounded and incredulous.
Then, the silence shattered as if a bomb had exploded!
"'Impossible! This can't be true! The heir to the Daqin Group?!'"
"'This kid is the heir to the Daqin Group? Seriously? How could the heir to a group worth trillions be wearing department store brands?!'"
"'It's an act! It must be! Do you have proof? I won't believe it without proof!'"
Everyone in the lobby was in an uproar. Their minds were reeling. Regardless of whether the news was true or false, it delivered a massive shock.
This was the Daqin Group!
The most powerful conglomerate in China, perhaps in all of Asia!
Globally, it was also one of the top corporations!
Especially in China, the Daqin Group's influence was felt in nearly every industry.
Some of the corporate executives and company founders in the lobby right now... their companies, or the investments they had received, many originated from the Daqin Group!
In other words, many people present were, in effect, working for the Daqin Group!
This young man they had been relentlessly mocking... was actually the heir to the Daqin Group?!
"'Impossible! Absolutely impossible!' Shen Qian kept shaking his head, his face growing pale. Pointing at Qin Heng, he gritted his teeth and seethed, 'Kid, you absolutely cannot be the heir to the Daqin Group!'"
"'Exactly! How could he possibly be the heir to the Daqin Group?!'"
"'You, receptionist! Spit it out! How much did he pay you to stage this farce?!'"
"'No way! He just can't be!'"
In the Hilton Hotel's reception lobby, nearly every voice dripped with skepticism. No one believed it; no one dared to believe it.
Imagine! If this was true—if he really was the heir to the Daqin Group—then they were all finished!
"'You don't believe it? But reality doesn't change based on your disbelief!' The receptionist took out her phone, accessed her work interface, and opened the corporate WeChat application.
This was the professional version of WeChat used for business communication. The corporate directory typically featured real photos and automatically displayed job titles.
The higher the position, the higher the name appeared in the list!
The receptionist selected a group and thrust her phone screen towards Shen Qian and the others, shouting, 'Look! Look closely! Who is this!'"
On the corporate WeChat interface, at the very top, was the "Chairman's Office" group. It listed only one person: Qin Heng! The exact same name that was on the card from earlier!
Instantly, those who had refused to believe turned deathly pale. Terrified, they collapsed to the floor.
Only Shen Qian remained standing.
He, too, stared in disbelief at the chairman's photo in the corporate WeChat profile. Terror flickered in his eyes, yet he clung to a sliver of hope. Taking a deep breath, he said,
"This only proves he's the chairman of the Hilton Hotel Group! It doesn't prove he's the heir to the Daqin Group! He's just a hotel owner! I, Shen Qian, am not intimidated!"