Chapter 560 Simple
The budget for this project was already limited, and with the project dragging on for so long, the money was spent elsewhere, leaving the company with very little available.
Just as they were about to reach the final step, Qiao Hong, fearing that President Qian might back down, gritted his teeth and said to President Qian, "I remember that our company still has more than five million in its accounts. Take it all out at once, and I'll figure out the rest."
"you?"
Mr. Qian looked at him with suspicion. "This is no small amount of money. Where did you get so much?"
Qiao Hong said confidently, "I'm called President Qiao by the people in the company. I've worked hard in the company for so many years and have met a lot of people. Last time I went to Beijing to attend Old Master Qin's birthday banquet, I sat at the same table with many prominent figures. They flattered me so much about my relationship with the Qin family. Getting some investment is a piece of cake for me."
Besides, my wife has some money saved in her account, which she originally planned to use to buy a house for our son. I'll go back and discuss it with her to see if we can use some money for emergencies.
Mr. Qian was skeptical of what he said.
His affair has become the talk of the town, and it's even reached his wife's ears. He doesn't believe any woman would be so stupid as to spend so much money to help him after knowing he's cheating.
However, Qiao Hong spoke with absolute certainty, and he currently had no other way to raise that much money, so he could only trust Qiao Hong for the time being.
Before going home, Qiao Hong made a special trip to a department store to buy a diamond necklace, which he had taken out through an online loan.
Cao Yun had just gotten off work and was heading into the kitchen to cook when Qiao Hong returned.
Qiao Hong, holding a jewelry box in her hand and with a beaming smile on her face, went straight to the kitchen as soon as she entered the door.
Cao Yun immediately noticed what he was holding. Although she had guessed that it might be a gift for her, Cao Yun remained calm. She continued with her work and said indifferently, "You're back."
Qiao Hong hummed in agreement, then opened the jewelry box, took out the necklace inside, and said, "Wife, you've worked so hard taking care of me in the hospital these past few days. This is a special gift for you. Do you like it?"
Cao Yun glanced at the necklace; it was indeed beautiful. The tag was still on, showing the price of the necklace, indicating that Qiao Hong was willing to spend money.
Cao Yun looked away, continued chopping vegetables, and said casually, "Not bad."
A few years ago, Qiao Hong's thoughtfulness would have moved Cao Yun to tears, but now, she felt completely calm, without even the slightest ripple of emotion.
If you have no feelings for someone you've lived with for so many years, then what's more important is something that can be bought with money?
Qiao Hong seemed completely oblivious to Cao Yun's expression and eagerly asked, "Then I'll put it on for you?"
Cao Yun didn't say anything. Qiao Hong stood behind Cao Yun and put the necklace around her neck.
After putting it on, he took one last look at himself and nodded in satisfaction, "It looks really good."
Cao Yun glanced down at it, but didn't comment. Instead, he asked, "Your project is a success?"
Qiao Hong's smile froze, then he chuckled dryly twice, "It'll be ready soon. Qin Ce has already provided a detailed plan, but there are still some minor issues."
Cao Yun paused in his chopping motion. "What's the problem?"
Qiao Hong looked at Cao Yun with some surprise.
He was still struggling with how to bring this up with Qiao Caoyun, but he didn't expect her to ask him about it on her own initiative.
Qiao Hong scratched his head, "It's just a matter of funding..."
Cao Yun thought to himself.
Is this really why he bought her a gift today?
Cao Yun remained calm and didn't expose his thoughts. Instead, she casually asked, "Isn't your company very concerned about this project? Can't you even come up with this much money?"
"No, it's mainly because Qin Ce's requirements are too high. We can come up with the money, but we can't raise that much in a short time. Besides, the project isn't fully finalized yet, so others won't trust us to lend them money!"
After Qiao Hong finished speaking, he kept staring at Cao Yun, looking like he wanted to say something but didn't dare to.
Cao Yun simply threw down the knife in his hand, turned to Qiao Hong and asked, "Say what you want to say."
Qiao Hong rubbed his hands together. "The company has already provided a large portion of the money. I was thinking of taking some of the rest from our bank account first..."
Before he could finish speaking, Cao Yun interrupted him, "Are you crazy! Don't you know that money is for buying a house for our son? And Yingying is in college too, there are expenses everywhere, are you out of your mind to think of taking it to the company?"
"Don't get agitated. I'm just discussing this with you."
"There's nothing to discuss, Qiao Hong. Let me tell you, I don't care what kind of mess you make at the company or what kind of nonsense you do outside, but the money on that card is for our son and daughter. I absolutely will not allow you to even think about touching that card!"
"No, Xiaoyun, let me finish, I..."
"Get out! I don't want to hear it. I don't care if you're going to take out a loan at exorbitant interest rates or sell your blood or kidneys. Figure it out yourself. I don't want to hear any of your explanations. Get out!"
Cao Yun didn't give Qiao Hong any chance at all and pushed him out directly.
She had saved every penny of that money over the years, scrimping and saving. Even when they were starving, she never touched it. Now he actually wanted to take it to the company? Don't even think about it!
Qiao Hong stood at the kitchen door, feeling incredibly regretful.
If he had known Cao Yun would react so strongly, he shouldn't have given that card to Cao Yun in the first place, which is why he can't even change the password now.
However, Cao Yun's words reminded him.
If he urgently needs money, he could indeed consider high-interest loans.
Although this thing is quite risky, it is indeed the only way to solve the immediate problem.
As soon as the idea popped into his head, Qiao Hong couldn't sit still.
When Cao Yun brought out the food, the man was already gone.
Cao Yun seemed to have already anticipated what he was going to do, and instead of asking where he had gone, she calmly sat down to eat.
Qiao Hong quickly contacted a loan shark, who offered to make the payment immediately, but only if there was collateral.
Either a car or a house.
Qiao Hong initially had no intention of moving the house; instead, he mortgaged his car to the other party.
But to everyone's surprise, when the other party made the payment, they only gave Qiao Hong 300,000 yuan.
When Qiao Hong saw this number, he realized it was far from enough!
I immediately called to ask, but the other party's tone was very unpleasant. "I've already had your car appraised. It's been almost three or four years, and it's depreciated a lot. It's only worth 300,000. That price isn't even enough to cover my interest. I'm already being very generous by lending you 300,000."
Qiao Hong was extremely anxious. "What should we do? I urgently need the money!"
"How should I know what to do! Figure it out yourself!"
The other party hung up the phone after speaking.
Qiao Hong was both anxious and angry, but since the other party refused to lend the money, there was nothing he could do.
Just then, Xu Meimei called.
Qiao Hong suddenly realized something: how could he have forgotten about Xu Meimei!
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