Mingdai got up very early in the morning.
The assistant was waiting for her at the company, followed by two lawyers.
Upon entering the office, the assistant distributed the packed coffee to each person.
The weather wasn't great today; it was raining heavily. Mingdai carried an umbrella into the company, but her skirt still got soaked.
It was quite chilly, so she rubbed her hands together and sat down opposite the assistant.
The coffee was hot. Mingdai took a sip and felt it was no different from drinking Chinese medicine.
The assistant meant well, worried that Mingdai's health might not be able to handle cold drinks.
The cups of the others were steaming, and each person took a sip, which was very refreshing for the early morning.
The contract was laid out, and the two lawyers looked at Mingdai and the assistant with serious expressions.
"Was there no video or audio recording when the contract was signed?"
The bitterness of the coffee was still lingering in her mouth. Mingdai didn't know the answer to this question, so she could only look to the assistant.
The assistant general manager was also quite helpless.
Little did he know that these projects he had identified as promising from the start, which he had investigated and followed for so long, would turn out to be a scam in the end.
The assistant thought for a moment, then shook his head. "No."
One of the lawyers pointed out specific conditions in the contract.
"If the results do not meet expectations in the first phase after the project starts, then additional investment will be required. At the same time, if there are those who do not wish to invest, they can also withdraw their investment."
The lawyer had to ask the assistant.
"This alone is fraught with danger. Who can guarantee that the project will meet expectations? What if someone withdraws their investment? What if everyone withdraws their investment? In the end, someone will have to clean up the mess. But I haven't seen any relevant restrictive clauses. Or is the contract I have incomplete?"
The assistant was left speechless by the question.
Thinking about some of the details of the signing, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.
"These projects were introduced by Mr. Ming's trusted friends. We had a few drinks at the time, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. The investors present reminisced about the past one by one, and they would occasionally tell Mr. Ming about interesting things from their youth. Mr. Ming had often dined and drunk with the investors for these projects, so their relationship was very close."
Upon hearing this, Mingdai realized that her affectionate father had been tricked.
The assistant felt very ashamed.
"I also lowered my guard. When the investors verbally assured me that they would never withdraw their investment, I failed to add this clause to the contract immediately. Mr. Ming also said it was unnecessary, saying that we all know each other so well and we will work together to face any difficulties."
Mingdai's temples were throbbing.
Her father had learned his lesson in this regard when he was young, and she thought he had learned his lesson. But now that he's older, he's started to do the same thing again.
Both lawyers were rendered speechless by the assistant.
The assistant was both guilty and tormented.
How could he be so stupid?
No, he's usually very shrewd. He knows all too well that when it comes to matters involving interests, every single detail must be clearly written down in black and white.
But what exactly happened this time?
"Based on our understanding of several investors, once they withdrew their investment after the project started as Ms. Ming said, and were even instructed by a mastermind behind it, then this must be a carefully planned scam. But the problem is that we have no evidence."
The lawyer's advice is...
"Let's see if we can win over the investors and persuade them not to withdraw their investment, although that may be very difficult."
Mingdai believes that the possibility of not withdrawing investment is very low.
Having prepared for so long, it's impossible for Mo Tingchuan to make any mistakes at the crucial moment.
The lawyer looked at Mingdai.
“Ms. Ming, the simplest, most effective, and most straightforward way is to change investors. Find a strong, trustworthy investor who is also interested in the projects we have. When others withdraw their investment, he can fill the vacancy immediately.”
Mingdai thought about it all night, and this was the most practical and feasible solution she could come up with.
But this person...
He Yaonian's face flashed through my mind several times...
After seeing the two lawyers off, Mingdai turned her head and saw that the assistant was staring blankly, seemingly lost in thought.
The employees had already arrived at their posts one after another in the morning, and Ming's father was also there.
The assistant general still has to go to the morning meeting with Ming's father later.
"Don't dwell on what has already happened."
Mingdai picked up her cup of Americano, which tasted like Chinese medicine, and gently patted the assistant's arm.
"Sometimes it's just like that, a single thought can make a difference, but it's okay, we'll try our best to make up for it."
These projects have been under the general manager's close supervision, and now that they've run into serious problems, he can't just let them slide.
“If they all withdraw their investment, the company will suffer huge losses. I’m worried, Mr. Ming…”
"If the lawyer doesn't say anything, are there other options?"
It's not always about encouraging pessimism.
"How can you find new investors all at once, especially several at once, in a short period of time?"
The assistant was in a terrible predicament.
"These projects are all very new in the industry, and many people are hesitant to get involved. So how could anyone be so bold as to be interested in investing?"
"It will happen."
Mingdai remained steadfast.
She stared intently at the assistant with her almond-shaped eyes, giving the assistant strength and encouraging herself.
"Trust me, there will definitely be a way."
The assistant always thought Mingdai was delicate and weak. Even though Mingdai later married Mo Tingchuan, he never really understood Mingdai's strength and thought that Mingdai went to the Mo family to be Mo Tingchuan's pampered wife.
But recently, after spending time with Mingdai, I realized that although she is not in good health, she is strong-willed, optimistic, and has a very positive attitude. She doesn't panic when things happen.
Especially now, looking at Mingdai's bright almond-shaped eyes, which are so comforting, the assistant's anxious mood has calmed down a lot.
"Okay, let's figure something out together."
Mingdai returned to her workstation, but before she could even sit down, she received a call from her mother.
“I don’t know what’s wrong with your dad these past few days. His stomach doesn’t feel good after eating, especially at night. He has to get up to vomit once or twice.”
Ming's mother was worried about her husband.
"I asked him if he had eaten something bad outside, and he said no. I wanted to take him to the hospital to get checked out, but he said it wasn't a big deal."
When Mingdai heard that her father had an upset stomach and had even vomited, she became very nervous.
"Did he take his medicine?"
"I ate it, but it doesn't seem to be helping."
Ming's mother sighed helplessly.
“Dai Dai, your dad will listen to you. If you don’t agree, you can beg him to go to the hospital at noon. He’s been eating irregularly for the past few years and drinks alcohol all the time. He has all sorts of health problems, but he won’t let me tell you. This year, he had another heart problem. What else can I do if I don’t tell you?”
After finishing her mother's call, Mingdai went to find her father.
Ming's father's expression was indeed not good.
Mingdai spoke frankly, "Dad, Mom said your stomach isn't feeling well?"
She went around the desk and pulled her father's arm.
"Go to the hospital to get it checked out."
"It's nothing, your mom is just making a fuss over nothing."
The father did not leave, but instead gently pushed his daughter's hand away.
"You're still at work, are you trying to quit by blatantly leaving your post?"
"Why would you suddenly have an upset stomach? When did it start? Was it the day you signed the contract?"
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