"What solution?" the class monitor asked doubtfully on the other end of the phone.
Ye Feng said, "Class monitor, it's great you called! I was just looking for you!"
"Oh? What for?" the class monitor asked, confused.
Ye Feng replied happily, "Class monitor, when we had our reunion, didn't you say your family owned a small food processing company? I need your help right now!"
Upon hearing this, the class monitor sighed, "Ah, don't mention it! I actually called you because I need your help too!"
"You need my help too? With what?" This time it was Ye Feng's turn to be confused.
Ye Feng had been too excited earlier and hadn't noticed the class monitor's tone or asked why he was calling!
Now, hearing the class monitor's words, it seemed there was indeed something.
The next second, Ye Feng smacked his own head. Everyone was so busy; if the class monitor didn't have anything to do, why would he call him!
"To be honest! My company is in a very bad situation, on the verge of bankruptcy! So I called you today to ask if you could lend me some money to get by!" the class monitor said after some hesitation.
Hearing this, Ye Feng quickly asked, "What? On the verge of bankruptcy? How could this happen?"
"Ah, to put it simply, we've been losing money for the past two years. Many shareholders have withdrawn their investments, and employees have resigned. My company is almost an empty shell! So I wanted to ask if you have any funds available recently! If it's convenient, could you lend me five million to get by?" the class monitor sighed.
Although Ye Feng couldn't see the class monitor's expression, he could tell from his tone that he must be very tired.
However, Ye Feng didn't dwell on that, as he was captivated by the content of the class monitor's words.
Shareholders withdrawing? Lack of funds for operations?
As Ye Feng listened, a plan suddenly formed in his mind!
He was not lacking in money right now. Why not invest in the class monitor's company and support a food processing business.
After all, his own ventures would definitely need to diversify in the future. Even though his current catch wasn't enough to meet demand, as his strength grew and the Sea God Hall emitted more spiritual energy, his seafood production would increase dramatically.
At that point, it wouldn't be so easy to sell all his catch immediately, so he needed a backup plan.
For example, processing them into various food products. Fish could be processed into dried fish, canned fish, fish fillets, cured fish...
Seeing Ye Feng remain silent, the class monitor assumed he was in a difficult position and continued, "If five million is too much, three million would also work!"
As he spoke, the class monitor's voice and tone became much weaker.
It was clear he knew it was impolite to suddenly ask someone for money.
And asking for five million upfront would put anyone in a difficult spot.
But after he finished speaking, he still didn't hear a response from Ye Feng.
Seeing this, he could only shake his head helplessly and say, "Ah, if it's not possible, then forget it! It's okay!"
Only then did Ye Feng snap out of his thoughts and say, "Ah, class monitor, wait a minute, what did you just say?"
The class monitor looked confused, wondering if his voice had been too quiet or if the signal was bad.
Finally, he mustered up his courage again and said, "I said, my company has been losing money for years, shareholders have withdrawn, and I can't manage the cash flow. Could I ask you to lend me five million!"
Ye Feng was stunned upon hearing this, "You said how much?"
"Five million! If it's difficult, three million is fine too! I'll repay you as soon as possible!" the class monitor said.
The class monitor knew that Ye Feng's Sea God Company seemed to be doing well recently, so lending three to five million shouldn't be a problem.
However, when Ye Feng heard this, he chuckled, "Five million? That's too little?"
"It's a bit much... Hmm? Wait a minute, what did you just say?" the class monitor suddenly froze. He thought he might have misheard.
However, at this moment, Ye Feng said, "I'm asking, why only five million? Why not borrow more, like ten million, or thirty million!"
Hearing this, the class monitor was stunned.
He didn't know if Ye Feng was mocking him for borrowing too much or if he genuinely thought the amount was too little.
"Ye Feng, what, what do you mean?" the class monitor asked, confused.
The class monitor knew he was asking for a lot and felt a bit embarrassed.
But if Ye Feng was going to mock him for it, then he didn't need to.
However, based on his understanding of Ye Feng, he knew Ye Feng wouldn't say such things.
Therefore, he was bewildered.
Ye Feng seemed to sense the strange tone in the class monitor's voice and realized his own context was off.
So, he quickly said, "Class monitor, I didn't mean it like that! I meant five million might not be enough! I can lend you more, ten million, or even thirty million is fine!"
Hearing this, the class monitor was stunned, and the next second he asked excitedly, "What? Ye Feng, are you serious?"
Ye Feng said earnestly, "Of course, I'm serious! Have I ever lied to you?"
After confirming multiple times, the class monitor couldn't hold back and started crying, saying, "Ye Feng, this is too good! Thank you so much!"
Seeing this, Ye Feng smiled, "Hey, what's there to thank? In junior high, you took care of me a lot, and I've always remembered it!"
"Good, good, good! This is really wonderful! Having a friend like you is the blessing of three lifetimes!" the class monitor said excitedly.
Ye Feng smiled, "Haha! How much money does your company need right now? I'll lend you ten million, and invest fifty million. Is that enough? If not..."
"It's enough, it's more than enough! With this much money, it can not only solve the company's problems but even allow for two to three times expansion!" the class monitor said excitedly.
The class monitor had initially hoped to borrow three to four million for working capital.
He never expected Ye Feng to directly lend him ten million and also invest fifty million. It was like a pie falling from the sky, almost unbelievable.
"Alright! Send me the company's account number, and I'll have my finance department transfer it to you later!" Ye Feng said.
The class monitor quickly nodded, "Okay! Oh, right, what did you want me to do earlier?"
Hearing this, Ye Feng finally remembered what he wanted to say and quickly replied, "Oh, it's like this! I received a batch of fish today, and I want you to help me process them into canned fish or something similar!"
Upon hearing this, the class monitor immediately said, "Okay! No problem! When do you need it?"
"Today! I'll send it to you later! And I'll stop by your company!" Ye Feng said.
The class monitor was overjoyed.
"Good, good, good! I'll prepare well for your arrival!" the class monitor said excitedly.
Thus, they hung up the phone, both extremely happy.
However, he then touched his chin and muttered, "This batch of fish is sorted! But what about the fishermen's problems?"
As he thought, he suddenly recalled something the class monitor had said earlier, and a flash of inspiration struck him, leading to a brilliant idea...