Huang Shan, faced with Zhang Ming's confident rejection, was at a loss for words. He now speculated that Zhang Ming's confidence came from one of two possibilities: first, that Zhang Ming wasn't lacking funds and the rumors were false; second, that Zhang Ming had already found a solution to his financial difficulties.
As Huang Shan mused, other investors swarmed around them. Having gauged Zhang Ming's stance through Huang Shan's probing, they began to propose various solutions, including one offering a 10% interest rate; a relatively modest but guaranteed profit.
Others proposed financial support in exchange for a stake in Wansheng Group, eyeing long-term investment opportunities.
