Chapter 320: What are you still holding on to?

At one o'clock in the afternoon, Zhou Ming drove back to Harvard University. Just as he arrived at the door of his dormitory, he saw his class advisor, Jie La, waiting there.

Zhou Ming got out of the car, and Jie La hurriedly said, 'Zhou Ming, that Harvard teacher today, he pursued me when I was studying, but I didn't agree to him, so he slandered us maliciously this time. For his malicious slanderous behavior, I have already found a lawyer to submit a complaint to the court. As long as the court's verdict is handed down, his testimony will be ruled invalid, and my testimony will still be valid.'

Zhou Ming was surprised by Jie La's words, because it had only been an hour since the court hearing ended at noon, and she had already finished this when he had just returned from chatting with Allen. It was clear that she was very concerned about this matter.

Thinking about this, Zhou Ming said to her, 'Teacher Jie La, I am very grateful for what you have done for me. Now that it is so short notice, I think you must not have eaten lunch yet, right? How about we go have lunch together?'

Jie La nodded subconsciously, but she immediately remembered: 'Zhou Ming, just the two of us? We were just testified against in court today... Well, if we go out to eat together now, what if it attracts other people to testify against our relationship again, which would not be good for your case, and there would be no way to convict the guys who are plotting against you?

Zhou Ming shook his head and said, 'If someone wants to set us up, they will find a reason even if the Pacific Ocean is between us, so we might as well just do whatever we want and let them say whatever they want. If we care too much about other people, we will be handcuffed, and they will find a way to attack us. As for Brooke's case, I still have confidence!'

'Zhou Ming, is that really what you think? We just do whatever we want and let them say whatever they want? That's really manly!'

Jie La praised Zhou Ming, making him feel a little uneasy. After all, Zhou Ming knew that this beautiful teacher from Harvard might have a little interest in him. However, before Zhou Ming could say anything, Jie La nodded and said, 'Yes, let's go eat right now. Are you going to take me out for Chinese food? I know that you Chinese eat with two bamboo sticks, and there are many different tastes of dishes. I've wanted to try it for a long time.'

Zhou Ming was really a little overwhelmed by Jie La's state of mind. Although Zhou Ming had also experienced girls like Su Han Lin Muqing and Kalelina, they were all introverted in character, so where would they be as unrestrained as Jie La? Zhou Ming himself was not a playboy, and he was not able to make the girls dance around. He was still very immature in handling such matters, especially when the other party was also his class instructor, and the relationship was a headache.

So Zhou Ming took Jie La to a nearby Chinese restaurant, of course the bodyguard ** followed along. Although ** himself didn't want to be the third wheel, he had a mission to accomplish and Zhou Ming also wanted him there so that the atmosphere wouldn't be awkward.

But while Ming was not embarrassed, Jie La was very unhappy. But it was understandable. For a woman, it is hard to go on a date with a man she likes, but there is a third party here, and no one would be happy about it, even if they know the other person is a bodyguard.

Because of this, the candle-lit lunch quickly came to an end, and Jie La left very unhappy, of course a little gnashing her teeth: unromantic Chinese people!

After seeing off Jela, Zhou Ming let out a sigh of relief. But just as he was about to go back to the dormitory, his mobile phone suddenly rang. It was the old butler from the Brook family calling. He first asked Zhou Ming where he was, and then asked Zhou Ming to wait here for a moment, as he would come and see Zhou Ming right away to talk about something. He hoped that Zhou Ming would not decline.

'I'm right here, and I'm also very eager to hear what else you want to talk to me about, but I'm running out of time. I can only wait for you for half an hour at most. Is that okay?' Zhou Ming said.

'It seems that you really don't know. The bird with the most impatient temperament can never escape the hunter's shotgun,' the butler said. 'But it's okay. We're very close to you. It'll take us ten minutes at most to get to you.'

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Ming waited less than ten minutes. Sure enough, he heard a car pull up outside. Zhou Ming turned to look, and saw an extended Lincoln Town Car. Several people got out of the car, including the butler that Zhou Ming had met before. They quickly went upstairs and knocked on the door of Zhou Ming's room.

'Mr. Zhou Ming, we meet again. It seems that Mr. Zhou Ming's mental state is still quite good,'

The old butler said to Zhou Ming as he walked in, but Zhou Ming's gaze was not mainly on him, because among the people who came in, he was only walking second, while the one walking in front of him looked very familiar to Zhou Ming.

The old butler did not mean to steal the limelight. He immediately introduced Zhou Ming, 'Mr. Zhou Ming, it is not me who wants to see you today, but my boss, Mr. Brook, who wants to see you. I think you know that if it were me, I would definitely not be willing to talk to you so much. I would rather fight it out in court.'

'So you can only be a butler,' Zhou Ming sarcastically told him, and finally added a deadline, "forever.'

This time, before the angry butler could say anything, the old Brock laughed out loud, "You are Zhou Ming from China, right? It's really interesting.'

After Brock's initial compliment, he got straight to the point, 'My time is very valuable, so I am not in the habit of talking nonsense. So, Mr. Zhou Ming, I will get straight to the reason why I came to see you today, which is to ask you to withdraw your lawsuit.'

'Mr. Brook, did I hear you right? You are asking me to withdraw the lawsuit. I'm sorry, I don't understand why.'

Zhou Ming said in great surprise. He couldn't help being surprised, because on this issue, Brook's old butler had already come and talked to Zhou Ming once before, so Zhou Ming completely didn't understand why now Brook came in person to talk about it again, or why they were still in the morning after the trial ended. The premise of the advantage is a bit too unreasonable.

Old Brook, facing Zhou Ming's surprise, said calmly, 'Actually, there is not much reason. I simply don't want to waste time on this lawsuit because it will not benefit me in any way. If there is a chance for mediation, I would still like it.'

'Although I still don't understand what you are thinking, I don't think that will stop me from hearing your conditions,' Zhou Ming said.

'There is no need to hear them. I have a cheque for 300,000 US dollars here, as compensation for you. If you accept, we will settle the matter,'

Old Brook said, taking a cheque out of his pocket and placing it on the table in front of Zhou Ming. Zhou Ming looked at the cheque and then at the expression on Old Brook's face. Reaching out, he picked up the cheque. Old Brook said happily, 'It seems you are still very clever. Sometimes taking a step back can open up a whole new world...'

Old Brook's words came to an abrupt end here, because he saw Zhou Ming across the table tear up his cheque.

The sound of the check being torn to shreds was like a series of slaps in the face, infuriating the old man.

'Mr. Zhou Ming, what are you doing? Do you not think I have given you enough? I think you are not the same person you were before. You have lost the case in court, and I am offering you 300,000 yuan to settle this, which is already a very large sum. I hope you will not be greedy.' The old man stared at Zhou Ming, his words full of warning.

'Mr. Brook, I think you must have misunderstood something. From the beginning to the present, I have never had any intention of settling, and I don't think I am completely at a disadvantage in court.'

After saying that, Zhou Ming thought for a moment and then said, 'Of course, if Mr. Brook really wants to settle, I can reluctantly agree to it, but you have to give me 100 million US dollars first. Is that okay?'

Originally, Mr. Brook was listening to Zhou Ming's words with interest, but when he heard his offer, Mr. Brook's face immediately turned gloomy: 'Mr. Zhou Ming, I am seriously discussing the possibility of a settlement with you, and I hope you are not joking.'

Zhou Ming put his hands up: 'I also hope I am joking, but I'm sorry, Mr. Brook, I don't mean to joke.'

'Now that the testimony of Hem and Jela in court has been overturned, there is no evidence to prove that my son was involved in planning this fraud. I have already won; on the contrary, you, Zhou Ming, are now in a great crisis, not only your relationship with Teacher Jela, but also the company you have newly acquired.' Old Brook asked, 'So I am curious, what are you still insisting on? Your ridiculous dignity?'

'I think I need to remind Mr. Brook that everyone's dignity needs to be respected, not made ridiculous, and I haven't lost this case yet,' said Ming.

Old Brook was stunned for a moment before saying, 'Well, since this is your insistence, Mr. Ming, I guess there's nothing more I can say. I salute you and your persistence.'

After saying this, Old Brook stood up and left. Zhou Ming watched the departing figure of Old Brook with a frown, as if he was thinking about something.

Old Brook returned to the Lincoln and immediately instructed the old butler, 'Call Lawyer Sapir and tell him to think about the case a few more times, and make sure there are no mistakes. Also, with regard to Wharton, tell him to withstand the pressure and create as much trouble as possible for Zhou Ming and his people. Tell him not to be afraid, and that no matter what happens, I will help him deal with the aftermath.'

The old butler was very surprised at this order from Old Brooker: 'Boss, do you really believe that Chinese Zhou Ming has any more cards up his sleeve? I think he's just bluffing.'

Old Brook shook his head slightly. If it were anyone else, Old Brook would definitely think that the other person was bluffing, but with Zhou Ming, Old Brook saw an unwavering determination in his eyes. In addition, Old Brook had a feeling, and he believed that Zhou Ming also had a trump card, and it was a trump card that was enough to turn the tide in one fell swoop. Although Old Brook couldn't think of what it could be after repeated thoughts, he just believed it.

'Have you forgotten? The reason I have my current position is because I have a magical sense about many things, and this sense has helped me a lot,' said Old Brook to the butler.

'But Boss, your usual opponents are the owners of large companies or political opponents, and now it's just a little Chinese person. Boss, you say you have this feeling now?' the butler asked in amazement.

'Yes, it's from that Chinese person Ming Zhou,' said Old Brook with certainty.