Novel Full Chapter 69 - Borrowing Money
Chapter 69: Borrowing Money
If not for Tang Wenyi clearing her throat a few times, he would have forgotten that there were guests at home.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’m just so happy. I hope you don’t mind.”
After Zhuo Wenbin cautiously placed the golden Pixiu back into the box, he heaved a sigh of relief. Then he looked up and said, “Big Brother Lu, you came over today to catch up with me, right? After all, we haven’t contacted each other in a while.”
Every time they gathered together, they were basically talking about cooperation. Other than that, the two of them would not talk about anything else.
Lu Yaohua smiled awkwardly. “You saw through me! Your observation skills are still as amazing as ever!”
He did not deny that Zhuo Wenbin had guessed his intention correctly. After all, he had looked down on Zhuo Wenbin previously. No one knew that one day, he would actually bow down to this person.
“Hahahaha! We’ve worked together for so long, I should know a little about your personality.”
In the past, it had always been Zhuo Wenbin who praised Lu Yaohua. Now that their roles had changed, Zhuo Wenbin could not help but feel light-hearted.
“I’ve also heard about your recent situation. Not only did you lose the lawsuit, but there was also a problem with your financial chain. Back then, you helped me. If you didn’t let me have that partnership, how could I be where I am today? So naturally, I have to repay you.”
He paused for a moment and said boldly, “Although my company is not as good as yours, it’s still considered good in Shanghai! Tell me, what do you need my help with? I’ll try my best to settle it for you!”
Tang Wenyi and Lu Yaohua heaved a sigh of relief.
On the way there, they were worried that Zhuo Wenbin would hit them when they were down or watch on the sidelines. Fortunately, he had a conscience.
Lu Yaohua had not given away his treasure for nothing.
“I want to borrow 8 million yuan from you.”
He would repay 3 million yuan to others, and 5 million yuan would be used to fill the shortfall in the company.
When Zhuo Wenbin heard this number, he fell silent.
Eight million yuan was not a small sum!
Tang Wenyi was also well aware of this. Instantly, her nerves tensed up. “Could it be that we have asked for too much and the other party does not have so much money to lend?” she wondered.
She thought, “Why did Yaohua help such a useless person back then? Did he really think that he was doing charity?”
The disdain in his eyes flashed quickly, so quickly that no one noticed.
If not for the urgent situation, she would have snubbed such a person. She glanced at the exhausted Lu Yaohua. “Have I really chosen the right person?”
She wondered if she had chosen to marry a rich heir in the capital back then, would everything have been different?
Then she would not have to humble herself everywhere she went. She just needed to be a rich lady quietly. At the thought of this, emotion welled up in her heart. She said with a dark gaze, “If it’s too much, 7 million yuan is fine too. To be honest, we’re quite short of money now.”
“That’s right! With all this mess facing us, we have no choice but to do this. If this goes on, we’ll all be sleeping on the streets! Brother Zhuo, can you lend us as much as you possibly can?”
Lu Yaohua tested the waters.
Zhuo Wenbin put the cigarette in the ashtray and pondered for a moment before saying, “Since Big Brother Lu gave me the Golden Pixiu, that’s enough to show your sincerity. How could I disappoint you?”
Lu Yaohua said in surprise, “You agreed?!”
“Really?”
Tang Wenyi had thought that Zhuo Wenbin would not lend them so much money. She did not expect him to relent so easily. It was happiness falling from the sky!
“I, Zhuo Wenbin, never lie.”
He made a gesture and the servant standing at the side immediately understood. She took out two black suitcases from the cabinet and placed them on the table.
Zhuo Wenbin pressed a button to reveal the bright red banknotes inside. He said, “Two boxes of 5 million yuan each. Take it that it’s a loan from me.”
“10 million yuan?!”
Lu Yaohua was stunned. He had expected to borrow 8 million yuan, but the other party had given him an additional 2 million yuan!
“I know you guys haven’t been doing very well recently. This money should be enough to let you guys have a peaceful life. However, this isn’t a small sum. I hope the two of you can clear your debts quickly. Otherwise, if something happens to my company, it’ll really be over.”
Zhuo Wenbin chuckled.
He was willing to believe Lu Yaohua because he had helped him during his toughest times. In addition, he knew that his wife was from the Tang family in Beijing. They were famous for being protective of their family.
Even if Lu Yaohua could not pay up by then, the Tang family would choose to pay to protect their reputation.
To him, not only could lending money to Lu Yaohua make him grateful to him, but he could also make the Tang family owe him a favor. Why not?
His thoughts were running wild, but Tang Wenyi and her husband did not notice at all. They were completely immersed in joy.
Zhuo Wenbin took a sip of tea and said, “If the Lu Corporation can make a comeback, Brother Lu will treat us to a meal to celebrate. How about that?”
“Alright, no problem!”
Lu Yaohua was much more relaxed now that he had resolved something.
He picked up the teacup and finished the tea quickly. Then he said, “Brother Zhuo, you’re such a straightforward person! From now on, we’ll enjoy good fortune together!”
“Then I’ll be waiting for your good news!”
Zhuo Wenbin’s smile did not falter. He seemed to have thought of something and said, “Oh right, what is your youngest son up to lately? I heard that he hasn’t been in good health.”
Lu Yaohua froze and looked troubled. “He’s in the hospital again.”
Hospital?
He recalled the rumors a while ago.
Zhuo Wenbin suppressed his laughter and said, “It seemed that he was trying to date Ms. Chu on the streets and was beaten up. Is this true?”
Lu Yaohua blushed as if he had been slapped several times. It was so embarrassing! No matter what, Lu Ze was his son. Whatever Lu Ze did, he would lose face too!
Everyone knew that Chu Jinyu was known for being difficult to woo, but his good-for-nothing son refused to believe the hearsay and insisted on crossing her path. Now he was lying in the hospital again.
He was spending as much time in the hospital as at home.
“Sigh, I also want to teach him some company matters, but he always disappears on me. When the time comes, the Lu Corporation must not land in a situation where there’s no successor!”
Zhuo Wenbin took another sip of tea and said, “In my opinion, your son has gone astray. He doesn’t have a good reputation; in fact, he has a bad name. He can be said to be the complete opposite of another person..”