Rebirth: The Ascent of a Socialite-Chapter 554 - 224: The Distinguished Guest
"Earl of Wizi and Miss Wen, welcome to Bianjing City. Why didn’t you notify me of your visit? I could have arranged someone to pick you up," the young man and woman before him, combined, were still younger than the Bank Chairman by several years, but the Chairman, in his fifties, didn’t dare to show any negligence.
The Wen family aside, this Earl from France had started a buying spree within just over a month, targeting many jewelry and entertainment businesses in large and small cities nationwide. With his years of experience in the financial industry, the Bank Chairman was convinced that the Earl would soon become one of the major investors in Country Z.
"My mother is from Country Z, so I have a keen interest in investing here," the trio exchanged pleasantries for a while. In the presence of others, Wen Maixue knew very well how to maintain her composure. She didn’t mind playing the role of a decorative vase during men’s conversations.
"It turns out the Earl is also the grandson of General Ye, my sincerest apologies," the Bank Chairman grew even more respectful upon learning that Pello had the bloodline of a founding hero of Country Z.
No wonder the Earl was granted several favorable projects by the government as soon as he arrived in Country Z; it was a gesture of compassion for the descendant of a hero.
The Bank Chairman, thinking of the "five billion" low price offer, felt a bit hesitant. Should he really accept this low offer? If accepted, it would mean that the Su Family would still have a funding shortfall of six hundred million.
In any case, the representative of the Su Family should arrive today. A bankrupt Su Family is a better prospect than offending a future investment magnate. The Bank Chairman had made up his mind.
"Regarding the funds we discussed last time," the Bank Chairman took out the document and was about to sign his name when Pello stopped his action.
"I’ve heard that several enterprises are interested in this project. To prevent any external public opinion, I think the price of this project can be more reasonable," Pello’s sudden change of mind took both Wen Maixue and the Bank Chairman by surprise.
It’s commonly heard that buyers bargain for a lower price, but it’s unheard of for a buyer to voluntarily ask for a higher price in a deal.
Wen Maixue pursed her lips tightly, forcing herself not to voice her discontent. Pello had not discussed this with her beforehand, yet she couldn’t speak ill of him in public.
"I can increase the price by three hundred million, but I have an additional condition. I offer fifty-three billion, but I require that you promptly pursue the remaining payments owed by the Su Family," after Pello spoke, Wen Maixue’s expression improved slightly.
She had initially thought Pello was trying to help Su Ziceng, but after hearing his words, it seemed that was not the case.
"The Su Family’s loan is due in November, and we will follow the normal procedures to collect it," the Bank Chairman was also puzzled as to why Pello added the extra three hundred million, with the sole purpose of insisting on collecting the Su Family’s debt.
The payments due in November were beyond Su Ziceng’s capability to raise funds, which meant he could only seek help from the Hang Family. Either Hang Yishao would use the company’s internal funds to assist or he would outright refuse. Regardless of the outcome, Su Ziceng and Hang Yishao would have to face a challenge.
He thought about the restraint he had forced upon himself earlier on the plane, the impulse that had been surging again; he must make her turn back, he wanted Su Ziceng to see that even Hang Yishao, in the face of immense interests, would have to turn his back on her for familial benefits.
Three hundred million was not a small amount even in the most prosperous years of the financial market, let alone since the previous year when Asia experienced an economic crisis. Although Country Z had managed to avert an economic meltdown thanks to the stability of its own currency, it still felt some effects. Considering these factors, the Bank Chairman agreed to the offer. After setting a time to formally sign the agreement, they politely took their leave.
In the afternoon, Su Ziceng did not accompany Hang Yishao to Jinmao Center. Her appointment with the Bank Chairman was for the following afternoon, and in the meantime, she wanted to explore Bianjing City.
Hang Yishao wasn’t aware of her destination, but his trip to Bianjing City indeed involved some business matters, so he went to Jinmao Center alone.
When meeting the Securities Chairman, Hang Yishao didn’t engage in much small talk. The two had already met several times in various public and private settings and had formed a bit of a private relationship.
