Qin Xian Yun followed behind Wang Tie Niu like a puppet, her movements mechanical. They were in a small meeting room that had been temporarily converted from an employee break room. Aside from a long table and a few chairs, there was no other furniture.
The two lawyers were the ones Wang Tie Niu had contacted beforehand. This case, devoid of any challenge, was like picking up money for them. Wang Tie Niu sat down leisurely at the table, and after Qin Xian Yun also took a seat, one of the lawyers gently pushed a piece of paper towards her.
As she expected, it was a complaint. A civil dispute, with the defendant being her younger sister, Qin Xian Chen.
Qin Xian Yun’s shoulders trembled slightly. Suddenly, she ripped the complaint to shreds. She sobbed uncontrollably, simultaneously unleashing a barrage of punches on Wang Tie Niu’s shoulder as he sat beside her.
Wang Tie Niu nodded slightly to the lawyers, signaling them to leave. The two lawyers, understanding his gesture, quietly exited the room, closing the door behind them.
It took two to three minutes for Qin Xian Yun to regain her composure.
“You think you’ve got us cornered?” she stared at Wang Tie Niu with an unyielding gaze, her words sharp and deliberate. “I won’t give you anything, not even a penny,” she declared, picking up her phone and starting to dial.
“Mr. Shen, I’ve thought it over about what we discussed yesterday. I’ll agree to your terms for an extra 1.8 million. Think about it? No need to think about it.” After hanging up, Qin Xian Yun clenched her teeth and dialed another number.
“Mr. Chen, I wanted to ask if the loan arrangement we discussed yesterday is still valid? Still valid? Then can I borrow another 1.8 million? What… you want to raise the interest rate? How much? … That interest rate is above the legally recognized range, isn’t it?” Upon hearing the man on the other end of the line utter a meaningful, “As long as we’re willing to lend you the money, it’s none of your business,” she hesitated for a moment before hanging up.
Turning back to see Wang Tie Niu staring at her with unwavering intensity, Qin Xian Yun gritted her teeth. Just as she was about to recklessly borrow money from a loan shark, Wang Tie Niu smiled and said, “You can calm down and listen to my proposition.” As he spoke, he handed her a brand new bottle of VOSS.
Qin Xian Yun accepted the bottle and took a few quick sips, regaining her composure momentarily. “Go on.”
“Let’s go out and have some dinner first. It’s already so late,” Wang Tie Niu glanced at his phone. It was nearly 1:30 AM. He then stood up and said.
“Alright,” Qin Xian Yun, now ready to face whatever Wang Tie Niu had planned, stood up as well. She was curious to see what he was up to.
“Old Liu, our driver, went to pick up He Shuo Yue. Did you drive here?” Wang Tie Niu asked.
“Of course,” Qin Xian Yun replied coldly.
Wang Tie Niu looked at the stunning woman walking beside him. From the side, her figure was so captivating that it made his heart race and his blood surge.
“How about I drive? You can take the passenger seat,” Wang Tie Niu extended his hand towards Qin Xian Yun.
“Humph,” after a moment of hesitation, Qin Xian Yun handed the keys to her Cayenne to Wang Tie Niu.
“Kong Chan Kaiseki,” Wang Tie Niu set the navigation destination. While waiting at a red light on their way there, Wang Tie Niu had already called the restaurant to check for availability. After confirming they had an empty table, he readily paid the deposit.
Qin Xian Yun sat in the passenger seat, silent and expressionless, gazing out the window.
Kong Chan Kaiseki was a leading representative of the top-tier traditional kaiseki cuisine in Mo Du. It had been open for eight years. Since it was past the dinner rush, there weren’t many people inside. From entering the establishment to reaching their private room, Wang Tie Niu kept glancing around, admiring the decor. After checking the menu and discovering that the dishes were adjusted based on the season, Wang Tie Niu, having never tried kaiseki before, casually ordered a bunch of dishes.
Qin Xian Yun was completely resigned to her fate. She simply wanted to see what Wang Tie Niu was up to. Having regained her usual grace and composure, she casually scanned the menu, occasionally whispering inquiries to the server. Once the server left, the private room fell silent.
“Tell me, what exactly do you want?” Qin Xian Yun asked calmly.
Wang Tie Niu shook his head without answering her question and instead started a casual conversation with her. “You and your sister, are you both native Mo Du residents?”
“Of course,” Qin Xian Yun answered proudly. Then, using the Mo Du dialect, she addressed Wang Tie Niu with a few words. Seeing that he was completely clueless, she quickly spoke another few sentences. Noticing that he was still baffled, she couldn’t help but feel smug and took a sip of water from her cup.
“Hehehe, I took advantage of this opportunity to scold you a bit, but you don’t even know,” she thought, finding a small sense of victory in this. “So, you and your sister, are you renting a place to live? I remember you saying your parents’ medical expenses took a huge chunk of your money.” Wang Tie Niu continued to ask.
“No, we still have a 60-square-meter apartment left. My mother’s illness came on very suddenly. We didn’t have time to sell the apartment before she left us. Afterwards, my father was overcome with grief and soon fell ill. We wanted to sell the apartment to pay for his treatment, but he wouldn’t agree. We were both minors at the time, and even though the apartment was under Xian Chen’s name, we couldn’t sell it. That’s how my father also left us,” she said.
“Then you really worked hard. I heard from the insurance company that your Cayenne and your sister’s Mecan were both bought with your own hard-earned money?”
“What’s the point of working hard? One accident can wipe out all those years of effort, especially when you encounter a bastard like you. Later, we checked the dashcam footage from my sister’s car, and you deliberately hit her,” Qin Xian Yun’s anger began to resurface, and her voice involuntarily rose a little.
“It’s your sister’s bad driving habits, not my fault. You’re the one who spoiled her. She said she always drove that way before, and that you would always pay the fines, right?” Wang Tie Niu sneered.
Qin Xian Yun fell silent for a moment and said in a low voice, “She’s my only family. I don’t know how she became like this. She’s been scared and hasn’t slept well these past few days. If you want revenge, take it out on me. She deserves a better future.”
“Speaking of which, the lawyer mentioned your sister’s school. I didn’t quite catch it. Which one is it?” Wang Tie Niu asked casually.
“Mo Yin,” Qin Xian Yun said proudly.
“Mo Du Music Academy? Oh, so she’s beautiful and has a sweet voice?” Wang Tie Niu exclaimed in admiration.
“Her looks and talent aren’t considered top-tier at Mo Yin. Even the girls in her dorm room are no worse than her,” Qin Xian Yun modestly replied.
Wang Tie Niu’s eyes narrowed, as he picked up on this useful piece of information.
The dishes were gradually served. Wang Tie Niu and Qin Xian Yun stopped talking for a moment and ate in silence. “Are you full? Let’s go to another place, not far from here. We can take a walk?” Wang Tie Niu said, turning to Qin Xian Yun as he walked towards the restaurant entrance, having paid the bill.
“No walking. It’s too sunny at this hour. I forgot to put on SPF 50+ sunscreen today, and I didn’t bring an umbrella,” Qin Xian Yun stood proudly at the entrance of the restaurant.
Her reason was so compelling that Wang Tie Niu was speechless for a moment.
Watching Wang Tie Niu set the navigation to “Magic Hair Bank Shanghai Branch,” Qin Xian Yun leaned her head to the side and glanced at him. She was becoming increasingly perplexed by what he was up to.
“Wait for me in the lobby. I’ll find you when I’m done,” Wang Tie Niu left Qin Xian Yun in the lobby and went straight to the bank manager.
“Good day, sir. How can I help you?” A woman in her early thirties, with a dignified appearance, approached him.
“I can help you secure a large transaction. Take me to your branch manager who’s on duty today,” Wang Tie Niu said directly.
The bank manager subtly observed Wang Tie Niu. This kid looked broke, yet he demanded to see the branch manager? Was he out of his mind?
“Good day, sir. Just tell me what you need. Our manager is unavailable today,” the bank manager’s smile was professional, but her tone was firm and rejecting.
Wang Tie Niu thought for a moment, realizing it wasn’t appropriate to show his bank balance to others. So, he transferred 10 billion yuan to his WeChat wallet, then raised his phone to show the balance to the bank manager.
“I can deposit this money for a fixed term to help you meet your targets, but I have a small request. If your manager isn’t available, I’ll go to another branch,” Wang Tie Niu said coolly.
“One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand, million, ten million, hundred million, billion, ten billion…” The bank manager, after counting the number of zeros, gasped. She felt like the world was surreal. An ordinary-looking young man like this actually had 10 billion yuan in his WeChat wallet. No matter what conditions he set, as long as he could deposit the money for a fixed term and fulfill their deposit targets, he was qualified to meet the branch manager. Even the branch director would treat him like a VIP.
“Please follow me,” the bank manager hurriedly led the way, displaying her astute judgment by instructing others to escort the accompanying Qin Xian Yun to the exclusive lounge for a rest.
“Mr. Xue, it’s Gao from the lobby,” she knocked on a grand crimson door. A few seconds later, a strong voice said, “Come in.”
After opening the door for Wang Tie Niu, the bank manager briskly approached Xue, the branch manager, and whispered a few words.
Xue, the branch manager, looked at Wang Tie Niu in astonishment. He stood up from his expansive executive chair and quickly walked to Wang Tie Niu, extending his hands warmly to shake Wang Tie Niu’s.
“From ancient times, heroes have emerged as young men. Mr. Wang, to have already established yourself in the business world at such a young age, truly opens my eyes,” he said. Seeing that Xue had already begun flattering him, the bank manager didn’t linger any longer. After Wang Tie Niu sat down, she brewed him a cup of tea and then gently closed the door behind her.
Looking at the forty-year-old Xue, who was tall, imposing, and exuded an air of authority, Wang Tie Niu got straight to the point. “Mr. Xue, there shouldn’t be any problem with depositing this 10 billion in your bank… However.”
“However, what? Everything is negotiable,” Xue gestured for Wang Tie Niu to continue.