Looking at them, Gu Zheng sighed again.
There was indeed an imbalance in their hearts. Gu Zheng also knew that once he gave this opportunity to them, it would be difficult for the four of them to return to their previous good relationship. But even if he didn't give it to them, the four of them couldn't return to their previous good relationship.
Realms, status, money, and various other factors made it impossible for them to be like before, all of them being poor boys and laughing happily together. Even though Gu Zheng was very unwilling to see all of this, he also knew that this was something he could not change.
Even if he became a cultivator, he couldn't change it. Cultivators were just immortals, not omnipotent gods. They couldn't change people's hearts.
"Yongkui, I know you want to open your own studio. I can give you 20 million yuan to open a studio that you are satisfied with. But this money is not for free. You have to pay me back over ten years. Is that okay?"
Gu Zheng said to Zhao Yongkui first. Zhao Yongkui's biggest hobby was photography. It was indeed his dream to open a studio. Unfortunately, because of the lack of funds, this dream had been illusory.
"I don't need so much. Five million yuan is enough!"
Zhao Yongkui was a little excited after hearing this. He waved his hand and said. Gu Zheng shook his head with a smile. "Just 20 million yuan. I remember you said that if you want to do it, you should do it the best. If five million yuan is not enough for a top studio, then 20 million yuan. If you can't use it all, you can keep it as a reserve fund!"
Ordinary studios certainly didn't have so much money. Zhao Yongkui once said that he yearned for a large studio of two or three thousand square meters. In this way, several million yuan was definitely not the best. Gu Zheng simply gave him 20 million yuan.
Zhao Yongkui was completely in control of how to use the 20 million yuan. This money was not directly given to him, but a loan. He would pay it back in installments over ten years without any interest.
If he were to give it to her directly, their relationship would probably end here.
"Okay, thank you, Gu Zheng. You can rest assured that I will make this studio the best!"
Zhao Yongkui didn't refuse and nodded excitedly. He knew that Gu Zheng was rich, but 20 million yuan was not a small amount. Besides, Gu Zheng only had money recently. It was really a lot to lend him 20 million yuan in one breath.
Zhao Yongkui was already very satisfied with 20 million, and it was interest-free.
"Wang Tao, you've always wanted to go into politics. I've talked to Chang Le before. You'll take the civil servant exam this time. As long as you pass, he'll guide you in the future and let you walk on this path!"
Gu Zheng said to Wang Tao. Wang Tao had been obsessed with government officials since he was young. He had indeed thought of taking the civil service exam, but he had been hesitating.
Wang Tao's family was a farmer. Even if he passed the civil service examination, he would be at the bottom of the hierarchy. It would be difficult for him to climb up. If he couldn't climb up, he would be stuck at the bottom for the rest of his life. He had seen too many examples like this.
In addition, his family needed money, and he needed his own salary to support his family. Although his current salary was not much, it was still better than that of a civil servant. Once he took the civil servant exam, he would not be able to support his family for a short period of time.
Even so, Wang Tao set a deadline for himself. Three years, at most three years. Within three years, he would definitely take the exam. No matter what the future held, even if he was trapped inside, he would still go in.
Now, Gu Zheng wanted him to take the exam now and even directly called for him. As long as he could pass the exam, his future would be smooth. Someone would specially guide him.
He didn't know Chang Le's true background, but he could feel that Chang Le wasn't an ordinary person. Since such a person could say such words, he must have his confidence.
"Okay, I'll take the exam this year. Thank you, Gu Zheng!"
"Don't thank me. I didn't give you a single cent of help. I just helped you say hello!"
Gu Zheng smiled again. Wang Tao also smiled. Gu Zheng didn't directly give him 20 million like he did to Zhao Yongkui, but the value of this greeting was definitely not low. It was even higher than 20 million.
Wang Tao knew very well how difficult it was to enter politics without any background or connections. The fact that Gu Zheng had given him such connections and background was already the greatest help he could get.
Wang Tao did take the civil servant exam and passed. After that, with the help of the Chang family, he improved very quickly. Later, he finally understood the background of the Chang family. It was a very terrifying background.
At that time, he was even more grateful to Gu Zheng, but this was all in the future.
Du Yang looked at the two of them and was happy for them from the bottom of his heart. Although he had completely changed his fate with the help of Changfeng, it had only just changed. He wanted to help these two brothers, but he was powerless.
Gu Zheng was different. Gu Zheng was now the most promising of the four. As long as he was willing to help, the two of them would definitely be able to completely change their fate, just like him.
Zhao Yongkui and Wang Tao were very satisfied. For Gu Zheng, it was just a 20 million payment and a favor from Chang Le.
These were nothing to Gu Zheng. Changfeng had already arrived at Emei, and his relationship with the Chang family had become closer. Whether it was for himself or for Changfeng, the Chang family would treat Wang Tao as one of their own. This way, as long as Wang Tao had the ability, he would definitely have a good future.
As for Zhao Yongkui, he did not have too big of a goal. His biggest hobby was photography. A top-notch studio was his biggest wish.
The three of them left quickly, and Gu Zheng sent them to the subway station.
Zhao Yongkui's 20 million would be in his account tomorrow. He was in a hurry to go back and find a suitable place to set up a studio. Since he wanted to do the best, the place was very important. This studio was not for fun. He still needed to make a profit. He relied on the profit to repay the money Gu Zheng lent him.
Wang Tao went back and read more books. The civil servant exam was only a few months away. He even planned to resign and prepare for it.
He understood that as long as he could pass the civil servant exam, his fate would be completely changed. It would not be like before. Even if he passed the civil servant exam, he did not know what his fate would be.
Of course, if he wanted to change for the better, he still needed to work hard and his ability. The stronger his ability, the further he could go in the future.
After sending the three of them off, Gu Zheng returned home. He took out his mobile phone and dialed a number. However, after thinking for a while, he put the phone down again.
There was a group of numbers on the phone screen. There was no name, but this was the number that Gu Zheng was most familiar with. This was the number of his father, Gu Ming. Gu Zheng wanted to inform his father, but in the end, he gave up.
He wanted to give his father a surprise. After not seeing him for more than a year, he suddenly appeared in front of his father. He did not know what his father's expression would be, but one thing was certain. He would definitely be extremely surprised.
Three days later, at Charles de Gaulle International Airport in France.
A Gulfstream G550 landed on the airport runway. After the crew, Chang Le and Gu Zheng got off the plane together.
It had to be said that this private plane was very comfortable. It was much better than ordinary civil aviation. No wonder many rich people liked to buy private planes now. Not only could it save time and resources, but the most important thing was that it was comfortable.
Gu Zheng was still thinking about whether he should buy one in the future when he had money. Although he could fly after becoming an immortal cultivator, flying by himself was not as comfortable as lying in a comfortable plane. Unfortunately, he did not have any official business at all and did not need to take a plane often. He could only give up on this idea.
Someone came to pick up Chang Le. Chang Le introduced Gu Zheng to everyone. Many people could not help but look at Gu Zheng.
They were very clear about what kind of person Chang Le was. To be able to get off the plane with Chang Le and be introduced by Chang Le so seriously, he was definitely not an ordinary person. Many people remembered Gu Zheng's appearance in their minds.
The Chinese were a society of relationships. In fact, foreign countries were not much different. They also knew how to use relationships, but they did not operate relationships to the extreme like the Chinese. Without relationships, it was difficult to move an inch.
"Chang Le, you go ahead. I'll go find my father first!"
After the introduction, Gu Zheng took advantage of his free time to pull Chang Le to the side. He did not know these people and had no interaction with him. Although there were many officials and nobles among them, it was a pity that he was not interested at all.
"Okay, I'll send you a car. Contact me when you're done!"
"No need. I'll take a taxi directly. I'll contact you later!"
After saying goodbye to Chang Le, Gu Zheng left. He did not tell his father because he wanted to give him a surprise. Of course, this surprise had to be done quietly.
Seeing Gu Zheng leave gracefully, Chang Le could not help but shake his head again.
Gu Zheng didn't bring anything with him, not even a small bag. This was the first time he had met someone who didn't bring anything with him. Although he didn't bring many things with him, he still brought some personal items with him. Unlike Gu Zheng, who didn't bring anything with him.
Gu Zheng did not know what Chang Le was thinking. If he knew, he would definitely laugh.
It was not that he did not bring anything. He brought a lot of things with him. There were all kinds of things in big and small bags. He also bought a lot of things that his father liked and other things in the country. However, all of these were put into the primitive space by him. With the primitive space, it was really much easier for him to go out now.
Gu Ming's workplace was next to the famous Champs-Élysées in France. It was a small western-style restaurant. Although it was not big, the interior was very exquisite. Many customers had to make reservations.
This was a three-star restaurant in Mickey Land. Whether it was the service or the taste, it was first-class.
Gu Zheng took a taxi directly to the vicinity of the restaurant. He had never been here before, but Gu Ming had already told him the address. In addition to the restaurant's reputation, it was not difficult to find this place.
Gu Zheng also specially checked Gu Ming's working hours. He was working today.
Wearing sunglasses, Gu Zheng walked into the restaurant. Immediately, a waiter came forward to greet him. The restaurant's service was very good. When they saw that Gu Zheng had an Asian face, they first asked in English, then tried Chinese and Japanese.
"I am Chinese!"
Gu Zheng directly replied in English. Don't ask him to speak Japanese. Gu Zheng's English was not bad. In fact, he also knew a little French. He had taken French as an elective in university.
"Hello, what would you like to order?"
The waiter's Chinese was not bad, but it sounded stiff. However, the meaning was expressed clearly. Gu Zheng looked at the menu and directly ordered a set meal.
This was a traditional set meal. After a while, the appetizer was served. Gu Zheng tasted it. The taste was not bad, but there were obvious flaws. This appetizer was definitely not made by his father.
No matter what, Gu Ming was still a three-star chef. The appetizer he made would not have such obvious flaws.
Gu Zheng did not say anything. He continued to taste the soup and dishes. When the main dish was served, Gu Zheng's face showed a faint smile. This main dish was made by his father. As for the previous dishes, they were either made by a helper or other chefs here.
Gu Ming was the head chef, but it did not mean that he had to make all the dishes himself. The main dish of this set meal was made by Gu Ming. After all, Gu Zheng did not reveal his identity. He was an extremely ordinary customer here.
"Waiter!"
Gu Zheng waved his hand and called the waiter over. After the waiter came, he was very polite. He even asked Gu Zheng if he needed any help.
"Who made this steak? Tell him that I can make better food than him. Ask him if he dares to compete with me!"
Gu Zheng smiled. However, the waiter was surprised. Gu Zheng's behavior was completely provocative. In Chinese terms, it was a challenge. However, he knew very well that this main dish was made by the head chef who worked today.
Although their head chef was Chinese, his cooking skills were excellent. Everyone respected him very much. The Chinese in front of him actually wanted to challenge their head chef, which made him instinctively vigilant.
Challenge, challenge. This was the way Gu Zheng thought of to greet his father.
Gu Zheng used to always talk about the importance of cooking skills and wanted him to inherit the cooking skills. At that time, Gu Zheng was lazy. He only wanted to eat and did not want to cook. Now that he had better cooking skills, he had to show off in front of his father.
"Sir, you must be kidding!"
The waiter still asked, but Gu Zheng denied it. Seeing that Gu Zheng did not seem to be joking and was serious, the waiter left in a hurry.
"Chinese? I'd like to see which Chinese comes to challenge my restaurant!"
After a while, the waiter and a middle-aged man in a head chef's uniform came out. The middle-aged man was talking as he walked, but he was speaking in Chinese and his voice was not loud. However, Gu Zheng's hearing was very good, so he heard everything.
"That's the gentleman!"
The two men arrived quickly. The waiter pointed at Gu Zheng, who had already taken off his glasses and looked at his father with a smile.
Gu Zheng was actually not old. For a chef, he was at the best age. Gu Ming took good care of himself. Although he was in his forties, he looked like he was in his thirties. He looked at the smiling Gu Zheng and was stunned at first. Soon, he raised his hand.
"You stinky boy, how dare you make fun of your father!"
Gu Ming's next reaction was completely out of Gu Zheng's expectation. He actually raised his hand and slapped Gu Zheng's head. Gu Zheng could not fight back when his father was teaching him a lesson. He could only hold his head and beg for mercy.
Fortunately, they were in a restaurant with three Michelin stars. Gu Ming only taught him a few lessons and took him directly to the kitchen.
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