chapter 10 I want to kill him

"For the future?" Nora Zheng asked sceptically.
"Yes, for the future!" Quintin Fang nodded solemnly. "The positioning of Futurix is on the global route. Within the next two to three months, it will land in other countries. That's why I need a team well-versed in the laws of various countries, especially Micanterra laws, and a reliable legal team."
"I don't trust the lawyers outside. I only trust you, Ms. Zheng!"
He knew that authorities in foreign countries would clamp down on local-funded enterprises at some point in the future. Futurix, intercepting LinkBook, would undoubtedly go global. A company with a massive user base under local funding - how could foreign authorities tolerate that? Maybe even before a specific point in time, there would be suppression during the growth of Futurix. So, Quintin Fang started devising countermeasures before Futurix even went online. A professional and reliable legal team was one of those measures.
"International?" Nora Zheng exclaimed, "Quintin Fang, you have quite the ambition! Futurix hasn't even launched, and you're already considering a global strategy!"
Quintin Fang shrugged, "To quote a line from a famous comedian, 'If you don't have dreams, how are you different from a salted fish?' Besides, I'm only eighteen. I can afford to lose!"
Are you subtly implying I'm old?
Nora Zheng twitched at the corner of her mouth, about to retort to Quintin Fang, but seeing his slightly youthful face, she felt frustrated. She had always believed that she surpassed her peers regardless of education or ability. Not to say no one could measure up, but at least among her peers, she was at the forefront. Yet, considering Quintin Fang was only eighteen, earning a billion on his own and setting such ambitious goals, regardless of whether he succeeded, his attitude of getting rich overnight and not seeking pleasure but aspiring quietly surpassed her by a mile.
"So, Ms. Zheng, I sincerely ask for your help. Let's create a whole new era together," Quintin Fang added.
Nora Zheng was initially considering refusal, but seeing Quintin Fang's sincerity in his expression, she suddenly wanted to see how far Quintin Fang could go with such a grand aspiration.
After a moment of hesitation, she said, "Alright, I promise to join Futurix."
"Really? That's great!" Quintin Fang exclaimed.
Nora Zheng looked at Quintin Fang, her eyes turning mysterious. "However, you have to do something for me."
"No problem, not just one thing, I can do seven or eight things!" Quintin Fang readily agreed, then changed the tone, "I believe Ms. Zheng won't ask me to do anything illegal or unethical, right?"
Nora Zheng nodded, "Of course, I'm not the kind to engage in anything illegal or unethical."
"May I ask what it is?" Quintin Fang was curious.
Nora Zheng waved her hand, "I'll tell you when I've thought it through."
"Uh, alright."
Quintin Fang touched his nose, glanced at the time, nearing noon, and smiled, "Ms. Zheng, to welcome your joining Futurix, may I invite you to lunch?"
"Sure! I'm more than happy to treat you. Can't miss the chance to fleece you!" Nora Zheng laughed.
"No problem, you can choose the restaurant."
Quintin Fang readily agreed, then got up and left the company with Nora Zheng to find a restaurant for lunch. Nora Zheng kept saying she would fleece Quintin Fang, but after browsing through several restaurants, they settled on an old and renowned Sichuan restaurant near Stellaris University.
"Ms. Zheng, after all that deliberation, you chose this place?"
"What's the matter? Got money and looking down on these street-side eateries?" Nora Zheng said, half-smiling.
"No way! I never pick where to eat!" Quintin Fang quickly responded.
"Alright, you'll have plenty of chances to fleece me in the future! Not missing out on this one!" Nora Zheng waved her hand and proceeded into the restaurant.
Nora Zheng didn't mind, and Quintin Fang didn't either. He shrugged and followed her into the restaurant.
Once inside, Nora Zheng chose a window-side table, and Quintin Fang sat down with her. She smoothly placed the order while asking about Quintin Fang's preferences.
Quintin Fang had no particular demands regarding food, so he let Nora Zheng decide.
Soon, the dishes arrived, and Quintin Fang and Nora Zheng ate and talked.
After a few pleasantries, they shifted the conversation to work.
Currently, the company is in its early stages. Quintin Fang assigned Nora Zheng, the Chief Legal Officer, to focus on refining company rules and regulations and formulating the company's equity structure.
Quintin Fang had 100% control over the company, but in the future, the company would undoubtedly transition to a shareholding system, bringing in capital.
It wasn't about the money; it was about leveraging the power of capital once the company reached a particular stage of development.
So, early planning was essential.
Quintin Fang didn't want to risk being kicked out of the company after bringing in capital.
In the business world, there were countless instances of founders being ousted by capital.
During this discussion, Nora Zheng also mentioned a condition when accepting the job: she wanted to work part-time for a while before quitting her career as a school counsellor.
Not only did Quintin Fang not oppose this, he wholeheartedly supported it.
He needed Nora Zheng to use her counsellor role to cover for him, substituting for his classes and such.
Before long, they finished their meal and left the restaurant together.
Just as they were about to part ways, a surprised voice rang in their ears, "Nory, you're here! I was just looking for you!"
Quintin Fang and Nora Zheng stopped chatting and turned to see a neatly dressed, bespectacled young man in his early twenties walking towards them.
Behind him stood three companions.
Quintin Fang recognized the person – none other than the student union president, Xander Zhou, in their university, a wealthy second-generation.
Remember, Xander Zhou was the son of Nora Zheng's father's old friend.
He was a typical silver-spoon kid.
Because of the family connections, he had been pursuing Nora Zheng.
Xander Zhou pursued Nora Zheng until his senior year in their previous life. They married shortly after Xander Zhou, who had already graduated, caught up with her. However, Xander Zhou's long-term financial support for female students at school was exposed not long after their marriage.
Furious, Nora Zheng publicly argued with Xander Zhou, during which he revealed many of her private matters.
Humiliated, Nora Zheng jumped off a building.
This event made Quintin Fang aware of Nora Zheng's background.
Now, Nora Zheng furrowed her brow and said, displeased, "Xander Zhou, how many times do I have to tell you? Please don't call me Nory. We're not close!"
"Nory, I know you like Andy Liu, so I got two tickets for Andy Liu's concert. Let's go together!" Xander Zhou wasn't offended, taking out two concert tickets from his pocket like a treasure to present them.
"No time!" Nora Zheng coldly rejected and then turned to Quintin Fang, saying, "Let's go!"
"Nory, who is he?" Xander Zhou noticed Quintin Fang beside her; his expression changed for a moment, and then he regained composure and pushed up his glasses, asking.
"He... He is my boyfriend!" Nora Zheng was about to say, "It's none of your business," but changed her words at the last moment.
Quintin Fang was momentarily stunned, quickly realizing that Nora Zheng was using him as a shield. Initially, he didn't want Nora Zheng to be ruined by this scumbag Xander Zhou. Seizing the opportunity, he extended his hand, saying, "Hello, I'm Quintin Fang, Nory's boyfriend!"
Xander Zhou ignored Quintin Fang, suppressing his anger, "Nory, stop kidding. Even if you don't want to go to the concert with me, you don't need to use this poor guy as a shield, right?"
"Who said shield? He is my boyfriend!" Nora Zheng raised an eyebrow and, in a huff, grabbed Quintin Fang's arm, displaying a very intimate appearance.
Quintin Fang froze, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face. He didn't move, silently accepting Nora Zheng's action.
"You... You..." Xander Zhou was furious, pointing at the two of them.
"We're leaving!"
Nora Zheng, holding Quintin Fang's hand, turned and left in such a dignified manner.
Watching their departing figures, Xander Zhou clenched his fists, fury evident in his eyes. He wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.
It wasn't until Quintin Fang and Nora Zheng were far away that Xander Zhou approached his three companions, gritting his teeth, "York Wang, follow this kid, investigate his background for me!"
"I'm going to kill him!"
One of the three companions was burly, patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Xander. I promise it will be done properly!"
They also saw the scene just now. They would have wanted to beat Quintin Fang up if it wasn't for Nora Zheng's presence.
What the hell? How dare he take an interest in Xander Zhou's girlfriend! He was courting death.

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