"I know, Yong Lei. Thank you. I'm already very happy that you bought six hundred mu of land for one hundred and ten million yuan. Don't worry, I'll transfer the money to your company's account first thing tomorrow morning and complete all the handover procedures!"
Tang Shimin said even more excitedly after hearing Wang Yonglei's words.
She had now firmly believed that to become powerful, one must have money. After the incident with Huang Gui, Tang Shimin was more determined than ever to cooperate with Wang Yonglei and quickly elevate the Tang family from a second-rate family to a first-rate family. Then, thugs like Huang Gui would not dare to act presumptuously in front of her.
"Alright, then Shimin, I'll head back to prepare the paperwork. I'll contact you tomorrow!"
Wang Yonglei said and happily left Tang Shimin's home.
...
At this time, Lu Yang had returned to Haitong Group. Knowing Wang Yonglei's scheme, Lu Yang naturally could not transfer his money to the Tang family's account; it would be like a dog eating a tossed bun – gone forever.
"Kexin, inform the Tang family that our first installment of 150 million yuan will be deposited into Tang's company account after one week due to company accounting issues!"
Lu Yang instructed Wang Kexin.
"Understood, Chairman. I'll arrange it now!"
Wang Kexin finished speaking and directly called Tang Shimin, relaying Lu Yang's orders.
"What? It needs a week?"
Hearing this, Tang Shimin was instantly troubled.
In a week, even the withered flowers would be gone!
"Secretary Wang, can you make an exception? Our Tang Company has already completed all the infrastructure and is just waiting for the funds to arrive to proceed with the next phase of work. Delaying it by a week will significantly impact our cooperation!"
Tang Shimin continued.
"It's okay if there's an impact. Haitong Group will bear all the consequences!"
Wang Kexin said with a smile.
"Then... alright!"
Tang Shimin hung up the phone helplessly.
This news was a devastating blow to her.
Without Haitong Group's 150 million yuan, how could their Tang Company purchase the six hundred mu of land from Wang Yonglei in Qinglong Bay?
After receiving this news, Tang Shimin directly reported it to Tang Yuan.
"What did you say? Haitong Group's investment won't arrive for another week?"
Tang Yuan's reaction was even more intense, his face turning red.
"Grandpa, I can't do anything about it. I communicated with Haitong Group, and they said they will bear all responsibilities for the delay in investment funds!"
Tang Shimin said helplessly.
"Sigh, fine then. I'll think of another way!"
Tang Yuan sighed helplessly. At this point, if they were to come up with one hundred and ten million yuan, the Tang family wouldn't be able to scrape that much money together even if they sold all their assets!
After all, Tang Company's total assets were only one hundred million yuan, most of which were fixed assets, with only twenty million yuan in liquid capital.
Tang Yuan convened another family meeting to discuss how to come up with one hundred and ten million yuan.
Meanwhile, Lu Yang had left Haitong Group and was driving alone back to Cloud Top Villa.
It was peak hour, and there were many cars on the road. As Lu Yang was waiting for the traffic light, a car suddenly rear-ended him, knocking off his car's taillight.
"Hey, aren't you looking at the lights? The light is green, why aren't you moving? Now that we've crashed, what do you say we do?"
The car that rear-ended him was a Mercedes-Benz G-wagon. The driver was a beautiful, fair-skinned, long-legged woman with a cool demeanor, no less beautiful than Tang Shimin.
She looked to be in her early twenties, but her words immediately made Lu Yang dislike her.
"It was a red light just now, wasn't it? You hit me and then played the victim?"
Lu Yang said speechlessly to the beautiful woman.
"You..."
"Mengyao, hurry up and drive! Grandpa is about to die!"
A man in his thirties inside the car said to the woman after a glance.
"Hmph, kid, you're lucky!"
The beauty snorted coldly and prepared to leave, but Lu Yang stopped her.
"What do you mean? You rear-ended me, and you say I'm lucky?"
"Let's wait for the traffic police to handle it!"
Lu Yang said with a cold smile.
"Excuse me, little brother, I apologize. It's my sister's fault for bumping into you. Here's two thousand yuan, it should be enough to pay for your car!"
Seeing the situation, the man immediately stepped out, took out two thousand yuan, and handed it to Lu Yang.
"That's more like it!"
Lu Yang took the money and was about to put it in his pocket when he glanced into the Mercedes-Benz G-wagon and instantly saw an old man lying inside, his face already turning purplish-blue.
"This old gentleman probably has qi and blood blockage. If it's not resolved within ten minutes, I'm afraid..."
Lu Yang didn't finish the sentence.
"Little brother, do you know medicine?"
Hearing Lu Yang's words, the man's eyes lit up instantly. His grandfather's illness was indeed qi and blood stagnation in his chest, and his breathing had become very difficult. He had initially invited Meng Hongda, known as the Hua Tuo of Jiangbei, to treat him. However, after examining him, Meng Hongda advised him to send the patient to the hospital immediately to clear the congested qi and blood.
But now it was rush hour, and the entire road was gridlocked. Just now, his sister was too anxious, which led to her rear-ending Lu Yang.
"I know a little bit, but I should be able to cure your grandfather's illness!"
Lu Yang said indifferently.
"Please, little brother, help save my grandfather!"
Hearing this, the man immediately looked at Lu Yang with great respect and said.
"Brother, are you confused? This kid looks only one or two years older than me. What ability could he have to save Grandpa?"
"He's clearly seen that we're not ordinary people and is just trying to curry favor!"
The beauty standing beside him immediately advised.
"Mengyao, be quiet!"
"Grandpa always taught us that one cannot judge a person by their appearance, just as one cannot measure the sea with a dipper. This young man immediately saw Grandpa's condition, clearly indicating he has hidden skills. If he doesn't help, we won't reach the hospital within ten minutes, and Grandpa will only have a dead end!"
The man whispered into the beauty's ear, then turned to Lu Yang and continued to plead, "My younger sister is ignorant, please don't take offense at her!"
"As long as little brother saves my grandfather, our Wei family will be eternally grateful!"
"Wei family? The Wei family of Jiangbei?"
"Is your grandfather the head of the Wei family, Wei Changqing?"
Lu Yang asked the young man.
"Little brother, you know my grandfather?"
The young man was taken aback and quickly asked.
"I've heard of him. Old Master Wei has worked diligently his whole life and made significant contributions to the country. Of course, I cannot stand by and do nothing!"
"Move the car to the side, don't block the road, I will treat Old Master Wei!"
Hearing Lu Yang's words, the young man thanked him immediately and then, along with Lu Yang, drove their cars to the temporary lane beside them.