Xia Yao squinted and pondered for a long time.
Just as Xie Yuanping was getting impatient and was about to utter a few more threats, she suddenly spoke:
"Xie Yuanping, I know what you want. Do you need the money to invest in that new project?"
Xie Yuanping's breath hitched, his tone turning icy:
"So what if it is?"
His project has a huge shortfall; previously, 200 million yuan would have been barely enough to cover it.
However, Xie Yuanping has recently been exposed to too many scandals, which have had a heavy negative impact. If he were to bid for this project now, he would have to invest twice as much money to barely win the bid.
Based on this calculation, we can acquire new projects for 300 to 400 million yuan, and set aside another 100 to 200 million yuan for unforeseen circumstances.
Xie Yuanping is too cunning, and now that he has been driven to a dead end, he seems to have a "what's the use" attitude and will do anything to get the money.
Xia Yao was also afraid that he would directly expose Xia Chuyue's affairs, so she took a deep breath and spoke:
“I can’t come up with 500 million. If you really want money, there’s nothing I can do. If you want to expose me, then expose me. The Xia family is big and powerful. Chu Yue won’t starve even if she doesn’t work in the entertainment industry.”
"However, I can help you secure this project; that's my bottom line."
Xie Yuanping listened to Xia Yao's words with a gloomy expression, pondering the possibility of cooperation between the two.
"make a deal!"
Xie Yuanping knew that Xia Yao couldn't come up with that much money all at once, but if they could secure the new project, it wouldn't matter if they didn't get those hundreds of millions.
When I have more money, I will definitely seize power from Xia Yan as soon as possible!
Once he stands at the pinnacle of power, let's see who dares to mess with him!
He will repay every single one of his grudges!
Xie Yuanping sneered twice and then made another request:
"Give me another 70 million. I know you have that much money. Transfer it to my account before dark tonight!"
Xia Yao silently let out a long breath and said "Okay".
"There's an opportunity tonight. I'll try to help you secure this project, and I'll transfer the money to you the day after tomorrow."
Xie Yuanping thought about it and agreed.
The project is quite important; the payment can be made anytime.
"Don't try to renege on your promise. I'm watching you closely! If you dare to call the police or tell anyone else, our cooperation will end immediately!"
Xie Yuanping's smile was sarcastic, his usual gentle demeanor completely shattered.
"I haven't forgotten that you lied to me about the divorce. If I don't have any of the project or the money by tomorrow, you'd better watch out!"
Xia Yao stared at the phone that had been hung up, her eyes dimming.
Xie Yuanping, since you've decided to run into this mess yourself, don't blame me!
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The night was calm and peaceful.
Morning light streamed through the window, casting soft shadows on the floor through the sheer curtains.
Xia Chuyue has been busy with her new movie for so many days, and today she finally has time to rest at home.
She had a face mask on, sat on the living room sofa, and fiddled with her phone.
In some newly joined gossip chat groups, Xia Chuyue ate a bunch of shocking gossip and replied to them as well.
[I have something even more shocking! A and B are good friends. A invited B to his home, but unexpectedly, his father, who is over forty years old, took a liking to B.]
[A disagreed, but B insisted that she and her father were truly in love, so she disregarded the consequences and got together with A's father.]
[But unexpectedly, after B became pregnant, it was discovered that B and A's father were related by blood; B was A's father's younger sister!]
[A and B are not best friends; B is A's aunt!]
Seeing the string of shocked emojis below, Xia Chuyue almost lost her face mask.
The gossip she posted was a true story about a celebrity in the entertainment industry.
The actual situation was even more dramatic, but since it happened two or three years ago, Xia Chuyue couldn't be there to witness it.
Otherwise it would definitely be very tense and exciting!
Xia Chuyue shook her head slightly, thinking to herself that it had been a long time since the entertainment industry had produced any shocking gossip.
For some reason, the celebrities have all been behaving themselves lately, which has bored Xia Chuyue, a gossip lover, to the point of exhaustion.
With a sigh, Xia Chuyue thought about taking off the face mask and then going online to see what other juicy gossip was coming up.
She got up from the sofa and looked up to see Xie Yuanping walking in.
Xia Chuyue's eyes widened slightly, and she asked in surprise:
"What are you doing here?!"
Xie Yuanping seemed to have some good news to share. He changed into a well-fitting suit and combed all his hair back.
They dressed up like proper people.
He smiled slightly, completely unconcerned about the disdain in Xia Chuyue's tone.
"Of course, I want to take back what belongs to me."
Xie Yuanping received a call from Xia Yao early in the morning, telling him that the project had been secured.
He was so excited that he quickly changed his clothes and rushed over.
On the stairs.
Xia Yao slowly walked down, holding onto the rotating handrail.
Looking down at Xie Yuanping's excited expression, Xia Yao scoffed lightly, her eyes full of disdain.
Holding the project plan in her hand, Xia Yao suppressed her anger and pretended to be upset, saying:
"for you."
Xie Yuanping, like a hyena smelling blood, stared intently at the project proposal, hurriedly took it, and flipped through it with a clatter.
When Xie Yuanping discovered that the plan and contract were exactly what he wanted, his hands were trembling with excitement!
"This is my project!"
His chance to turn things around is now in his hands!
Ignoring Xia Yao's meaningful gaze, Xie Yuanping hurriedly took out a pen and signed his name on it.
Xie Yuanping almost burst out laughing when he saw his name appear on the screen.
Nothing in life can compare to this!
One moment he was in hell, the next he was seeing the dawn of victory!
Xie Yuanping's posture inexplicably straightened, and he looked radiant.
"Alright, I'll take the project proposal now. As for the agreed-upon payment, I'll give you one more day to transfer it to my account as soon as possible."
Seeing how well Xia Yao performed, Xie Yuanping was no longer in a hurry to get the 70 million.
Xie Yuanping straightened his suit jacket, raised his chin, and left with a slightly smug look on his face.
Xia Chuyue sat on the sofa, watching Xie Yuanping smugly take away a document, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
Let me see what Xie Yuanping is here for.
[Could the project proposal he's holding be the one I'm thinking of?!]
[Wasn't that a trap set for him by his aunt Xia Yan? Because Xie Yao lost 200 million, Xie Yuanping couldn't secure the project, and thought he was about to escape unscathed.]
[I didn't expect Xie Yuanping to be such a talent, rushing to fall into this trap!]
I can't wait to see Xie Yuanping's despair and shock when he learns the truth!
Xia Chuyue, a gossip enthusiast, had her eyes light up instantly.
She hadn't seen anyone else's live entertainment for quite some time, and her gossip instincts were itching to get going!
Especially the scandal involving Xie Yuanping, that scumbag father, is something you absolutely can't miss!
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