Rebirth: The Ascent of a Socialite-Chapter 539 - 219: The Fallen Heiress’s Resolve (Part 2)
"One and a half billion?" Su Ziceng found it hard to imagine that even at this critical juncture, Su Qingzhang still kept the secret and refused to disclose the specific whereabouts of the funds.
"Miss, do you know if the Chairman has any bad habits?" The investment manager cautiously inquired, knowing that with this additional one and a half billion, the Su Family might even be able to avoid the doom of bankruptcy.
"No, he rarely indulges in gambling, and even his investments are primarily in real industries," Su Qingzhang was a very traditional businessman who, even during the most prosperous times in the financial market, didn’t engage in investing in futures or the stock market like Qiu Zhi, let alone squander money like some tycoons.
"What about the salaries we owe the employees, and those subsidies and allowances people are talking about outside? How much do they all add up to?" This was what Su Ziceng cared about the most at the moment. If she couldn’t resolve the big issues immediately, she would start with the smaller ones; at least there was still something she could do.
"Miss, as I have said before, we must start with the bank debts," the female secretary worried that Su Ziceng still didn’t understand and wanted to emphasize once again.
"Then let’s handle it under my personal name," Su Ziceng finally lifted her head from the financial reports she had been examining, "For a company, owing wages is the most serious issue. It’s also related to... my father’s reputation."
Inside the office, nobody spoke. The female secretary said with a trembling voice, "Miss, actually, the Su Family has never owed us in the past." The secretary’s words also represented many people present; the Su Family’s salaries were forty percent above the average in Z country and twenty percent above the average in Mo City, and they never delayed salary payments. The year-end bonus and benefits were also the best in the industry.
"That was in the past. Now is now. I... How much does the Su Family still owe everyone? Could you all please compile that information," Su Ziceng said, her voice as gentle as when Su Qingzhang normally reviewed documents.
"Miss, you don’t have to do this," the former investment manager knew Su Ziceng’s financial situation best. She still had a significant amount of funds, her own Wine Shop, and the jewelry that the chairman had transferred before. She could live a happy life without worrying about the Su Family’s affairs.
"I want my father to come back to life and be a dignified businessman again," Su Ziceng’s voice carried an undeniable resolve. This was the first official order she issued to the Su Family’s employees present, and it would be the last.
That day, seeing Su Qingzhang’s hand wrapped in bandages, Su Ziceng felt as if she saw herself in his dim eyes—the Su Qingzhang walking towards death was just like herself at that time.
Without the Su Family, Su Qingzhang lost his past vigor and had become a walking corpse. Even when Su Ziceng insisted on taking him out that day, he was nothing but a shell of life. The demands of creditors, the threats from banks, and the calls for payment from the employees, he shut them all out.
Not wanting the Su Family to fall into the hands of the Wen family or others, not wanting to be mocked by people like Mr. Fei, Su Qingzhang chose a path of mutual destruction. The man who had always presented a cold and indifferent face for so many years, only now truly shed his mask, revealing the painfully real underneath. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
The price was too painful and came too late.
When Su Ziceng finally felt his fatherly love, he was already at death’s door.
"Miss," sighs echoed in the Su Family offices. Many old employees present knew that Su Ziceng and Su Qingzhang had long been at odds, and this was the first time they felt a strong emotional display between father and daughter.
"I promise everyone, please give me time. With enough time, the Su Family won’t owe anyone a single penny. If you can give me more time, seven, eight, or even ten years, I and... my father will be able to present you with a Su Family," Su Ziceng declared. Regardless of whether that Su Family would still be the same, or whether Su Ziceng would still be alive then, the Su Family would surely stand up again.
Su Ziceng bowed deeply to everyone, and no one spoke up to stop her. By accepting her bow, they also accepted Su Ziceng’s promise.
"Miss," the female secretary stepped forward first, excitedly saying, "Then let us start taking action now, which is also the Chairman’s favorite saying."
The Su Qingzhang who had risen from the bottom of the Sixth District always believed in one saying, "Action is everything."
The long-silent Su Family began to operate again with the activity of a few dozen people.
Su Ziceng also took out the list Sister Mu had given her, with all her designer clothes, shoes, and jewelry—those material possessions she’d once been fascinated with were all listed out.
The investment manager was shocked by the jewelry from the thirteen safes. The female secretary was astounded by nearly two thousand outfits and over eight hundred pairs of designer shoes, along with hundreds of limited-edition bags—no woman could withstand such a collection.
But at the same time, they also felt Su Ziceng’s determination to go all-out. The courage required to give up such astonishing wealth wasn’t something an ordinary person possessed.
When the total list and values were tallied, the amount was still considerable, "If we include this necklace, the funds should be sufficient to pay off the liquidation committee and eighty percent of the employee’s salaries," said Su Ziceng, making several red marks on the liabilities report.
"There’s actually more than two hundred million," the investment manager’s hands trembled slightly, unable to help admiring Su Ziceng’s spending power and Su Qingzhang’s indulgence in his daughter’s consumption.
"For the remaining twenty percent," Su Ziceng took out a jewelry box from her handbag, which contained the "Yellow Love" necklace, with which she had a profoundly intricate connection. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your monthly and recommendation tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
