Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyao revealed a disdainful smile.
“Miss Shangguan, it’s a very simple thing, how come you couldn’t figure it out?”
"I don't need to seek revenge against you."
"But I'm asking you for money to get through this difficult time. Although Long Aotian is my backer, he can't and won't raise 5 billion to lend me, right?"
"And your four great families wouldn't lend me money for no reason, right?"
"So, I'm offering my backer to help you get revenge as a condition for you to consider cooperating, right?"
Three sentences, three questions, right? That immediately left Shangguan Yanran speechless.
Indeed, what she said makes sense.
The four major families have no connection with the Liu family, so it's impossible for them to unconditionally provide 5 billion to help the Liu family.
However, Liu Qingyao's backer is Hong Guoliang, but there is no record of her having a Long Aotian.
Although Shangguan Yanran remained silent, she was still somewhat skeptical of what she said.
"Cough cough!"
The heads of the four major families came to their senses.
Shangguan Wenhai coughed twice, his eyes flashing with sharp light as he looked at Liu Qingyao's face, and said in a sinister tone.
"The terms of this exchange are acceptable."
"But how can you prove to us that Long Aotian is your backer?"
"Well..."
Liu Qingyao hesitated for a moment, then raised her eyebrows.
"I can prove it to you!"
"If I can let you have dinner with Long Aotian, you'll lend me 5 billion, how about it?"
"Um?"
The heads of the four major families immediately widened their pupils, their eyes almost popping out, and asked in unison.
"Can you let us have dinner with Long Aotian?"
"able!"
Liu Qingyao puffed out her chest and said proudly, "I desperately need your 5 billion to help me through this crisis. How dare you make such a joke?"
Upon hearing her words, the brows of the four major families relaxed.
She's right. If she can't do it, her hope of borrowing 5 billion will be dashed.
Could it be...?
Did she really hook up with Long Aotian?
There was a few seconds of silence in the living room.
Shangguan Wenhai nodded and said, "Okay, as long as you can have dinner with us and Long Aotian tomorrow, and are also willing to help us deal with Ye Tianyu and Fang Xueqing, our four major families will lend you money."
"However, my family company needs working capital, and I can only contribute a maximum of one billion!"
When he spoke, the other three major families echoed his sentiments.
"Our family company also needs working capital, but we can only come up with one billion!"
When Liu Qingyao first heard that the four major families had agreed to lend her money, she was immediately overjoyed.
But when he heard that the four major families only agreed to contribute 1 billion each, his brows immediately furrowed.
In that case, the four major families together would only have 4 billion, still short 1 billion.
She looked very unhappy.
"Aren't you guys a bit stingy?"
"What I want is 5 billion, which is only a little over 1.3 billion per person."
"If you can come up with a billion, why would you be short of a mere three hundred million?"
"You should know that if I introduce you to Long Aotian, and he agrees to help you get revenge on Ye Tianyu and Fang Xueqing, the reward will be immeasurable, far beyond what money can buy!"
"Besides, the 5 billion is only a temporary loan to me. It's not like I won't pay it back. Once I get through this difficult time, I'll return the money to you immediately."
"Therefore, lending me money will only benefit your four major families."
"Therefore, I hope you will show more sincerity and give me the full 5 billion!"
These words came out in rapid succession, with the speaker spouting spittle, but all he wanted was for the four major families to give him 5 billion.
Of course, there's some truth to what she said.
With the strength of the four major families, it wouldn't be a problem for each of them to contribute an extra 300 million or more.
However, the four major families also have their own ideas.
Liu Qingyao asked for 5 billion right off the bat, which is an astronomical sum.
Although Liu Qingyao wanted to introduce Long Aotian to them, they couldn't completely follow her requests.
If they don't bargain, they'll be unbecoming of the heads of the four great families.
Therefore, the four major families cannot compromise on this point.
The heads of the other three major families all turned their attention to Shangguan Wenhai, seeking his opinion.
Shangguan Wenhai certainly understood what they meant.
He then clenched his fist, put it to his mouth, and coughed twice.
He continued, "President Liu, the funds of our four major families are indeed not as abundant as you imagine."
"I'm telling you straight now."
"Each of us can only contribute one billion yuan; we cannot contribute any more."
"If you think it's too little, then forget it."
"We'll take care of our own revenge; we don't need you to introduce Long Aotian to us for dinner!"
He was experienced and familiar with human instincts, and he calculated that Liu Qingyao would compromise.
As expected, Liu Qingyao panicked immediately when she heard that Shangguan Wenhai disagreed and was about to lay his cards on the table.
Although she knew that Shangguan Wenhai was exploiting her weaknesses, she was very angry, but dared not lose her temper.
Having four billion is not bad. As for the remaining one billion, I can take out all my assets and a few hundred million of them. It's only a few hundred million short, and I can figure out a way to get that.
He glanced at Shangguan Wenhai, steeled his resolve, and parted his lips slightly.
"Since the four major families are also facing difficulties, what can I say?"
"Alright, it'll be as you say. After it's done, lend me four billion!"
"Smack!"
Shangguan Wenhai clapped his hands: "Okay, we'll wait for President Liu's news. If you can keep your word, we will definitely keep our promise and lend you the money!"
"Alright, then I'll take my leave!"
They hit it off immediately, and Liu Qingyao left right away.
After she left, Shangguan Yanran looked at her father and frowned.
"Dad, do you believe Liu Qingyao's words?"
"Um?"
Shangguan Wenhai glanced at her and said calmly, "What's the difference between believing and not believing? If she can't do it, we'll refuse to lend her the money without losing anything. If she can do it, what's wrong with lending it to her?"
"If we can defeat Ye Tianyu and Fang Xueqing, the benefits that the four major families will gain in the future will be far more than several billion."
As he spoke, his tone turned stern: "Yanran, I'm warning you this time, don't you dare cause us any more trouble!"
He didn't say anything explicitly, but his meaning was clear: he was warning her not to tip off Ye Tianyu again.
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Shaochong interrupted, sneering, "She might actually go to Ye Tianyu and tell him what just happened. After all, she cares more about Ye Tianyu than about the four great families."
His words were filled with jealousy; clearly, he was still unwilling to accept that he hadn't won Shangguan Yanran's heart.
Upon hearing his words, Shangguan Yanran's face darkened: "Chen Shaochong, stop stirring up trouble here. Who I care about is none of your business. What right do you have to tell me what to do?"
After saying that, he walked towards the stairwell and went upstairs.
"Shangguan Yanran, you..."
Chen Shaochong stared at her retreating figure, his face turning black with anger, but he couldn't bring himself to utter a curse.
At 5 p.m., Long Aotian, who had just finished get off work and stepped out of the main gate of the Jiangnan Inspectorate, noticed a woman waving at him from the roadside.
"Director Long..."
Long Aotian was stunned. That woman was actually Liu Qingyao...
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