Actually, Xu Hao wasn't sure about how much deterrent his father really had over Wu Zhongcai! It was just a probe! After all, trying it didn't cost anything!
Listening to Xu Hao's words, Wu Zhongcai couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief internally. It seemed that Xu Hao wasn't so resolute. As long as this was the case, the Wu Family might still be saved.
"Young Master Xu, you say, any condition you have, as long as Mr. Wu can do it, I will not hesitate!" Wu Zhongcai respectfully said to Xu Hao.
Liu Tianxiong had personally made the call, Xu Hao was not someone to be trifled with.
Seeing Wu Zhongcai's sincere attitude, Xu Hao knew that Wu Zhongcai was truly fearing him, "Hmph, your damn son wants to sleep with my wife, both my wife and I have been severely traumatized mentally, and our reputations have been seriously damaged... You need to compensate us for our mental anguish!"
Liu Ruyan, standing beside Xu Hao, couldn't help but tug at Xu Hao's sleeve.
Liu Ruyan still didn't fully understand the situation. Being able to escape from such a perilous situation was already quite fortunate. Did Xu Hao still want to stir up trouble? It was time to quit while ahead!
So, it was about the money? Wu Zhongcai felt slightly relieved again. As long as money could solve the problem, it wasn't really a problem. Although Wu Corporation wasn't huge, it did have assets worth several billion. Wu Zhongcai hurriedly smiled and said, "Young Master Xu is right, how much do you think is appropriate? How about 30 million?"
"Are you trying to appease a beggar? Do you think President Liu and I are worth just 30 million?" Xu Hao coldly glanced at Wu Zhongcai, "Are you not wanting to continue in this business?"
Wu Zhongcai hastily waved his hands, "No, no... but, the company currently has only 50 million in cash! What do you think, is 50 million enough? If not, can I make it in installments?"
Wu Zhongcai was really about to cry, having offended this plague of a man, it was truly distressing!
Seeing the way Wu Zhongcai looked, he seemed genuine, "Alright, 50 million it is. Have it transferred to President Liu's company account immediately! Ruyan, give him your account details!"
Liu Ruyan, somewhat bewildered, gave an account number, and Wu Zhongcai quickly said to his secretary by his side, "Secretary Zhang, immediately notify the financial director to transfer the money..."
After giving the instruction, Wu Zhongcai wiped the sweat beads from his forehead and finally felt relieved. Although 50 million was a lot, it could secure the safety of the Wu Family, and Wu Zhongcai was very satisfied, "Young Master Xu, what do you think... any other requests? How about the stocks of Wu Corporation?"
Wu Zhongcai's humble attitude was completely submissive. All the security guards looked dumbfounded, but didn't dare to speak!
Xu Hao nodded to a man in a tailcoat nearby, "Wu Corporation's stocks will normalize, but you better keep a tight leash on your troublesome son and don't let him mess with my wife again; otherwise, next time, it won't be this simple!"
As Xu Hao finished speaking, he wrapped his arm around Liu Ruyan's slender waist and turned to climb into a Ferrari. Behind him, Wu Zhongcai was still responding respectfully to Xu Hao's words, "Yes, yes, yes, Young Master Xu, rest assured, I will definitely keep him in check."
Just as Xu Hao's motorcade disappeared from the entrance, Wu Yu sprang up from the ground and looked angrily at Wu Zhongcai, "Dad, you just let that bastard walk away like that?"
"Shut up!" Wu Zhongcai gave Wu Yu another kick in the rear, irritably, "Damn, disaster, do you know you almost ruined the Wu Family? In just this past hour, the company lost 8 billion! Beast... Are you trying to kill me?
President Liu had personally called me just now; even Xu Hao is someone he wouldn't dare to provoke. Remember this, from now on stay away from him, and don't even think about Liu Ruyan!"
"But…" Wu Yu was still confused, "How is this Xu Hao so incredible? I didn't know this before?"
Wu Zhongcai, fuming, scolded, "But nothing! This is an order, otherwise, I'll break your legs! And all of you, get the word out, at every venue under Wu Corporation, hotels and restaurants included, Xu Hao gets everything for free, diamond VIP customer treatment. If there's any slip-up, I'll skin you alive. Did everyone get that?"
"Got it!"
All the security guards responded in unison, only then realizing that the chairman hadn't lost his mind; he was genuinely terrified of Xu Hao.
What exactly is Xu Hao's background?
...
As Liu Ruyan sat in Xu Hao's car, still in a daze, she received a call from Secretary Zhang Qian, "President Liu, something big has happened. We suddenly received a transfer of 50 million from Wu Corporation. I called to confirm, and they said it was a repayment, but... I don't remember them owing us any money?"
Liu Ruyan held the phone, incredulously looking at Xu Hao.
Had the Wu Family really transferred the money? Xu Hao had just mentioned compensation for emotional distress; was this 50 million it?
Liu Ruyan knew the situation on-site, but Secretary Zhang Qian did not, and moreover, Zhang Qian had heard some rumors from other sources. The young master of the Wu Family had said that as long as Liu Ruyan was willing to spend one night with Wu Yu, the Wu Family would invest in Liu Corporation.
"President Liu, did you sacrifice yourself..." Zhang Qian hesitated on the phone, finally asking the question, her words filled with sympathy and unease.
Liu Ruyan was momentarily stunned, then quickly realized what Zhang Qian meant, "No such thing. I am currently... with my husband, and the funds from the Wu Family are his doing!"
After hanging up the phone with Zhang Qian, Liu Ruyan looked at Xu Hao with a puzzled expression.
This Xu Hao, he really seemed different from before, didn't he?
A ten thousand yuan red packet? A limited-edition Ferrari fleet? Plus a butler, bodyguards… capable of crushing Wu Corporation in minutes! Wu Zhongcai would have to grovel before Xu Hao!
Since when had Xu Hao become so formidable?
"Spill it, what's really going on? Are you planning to keep it from me forever?" Liu Ruyan said with some coquettish complaint, remembering what Xu Hao had said earlier. A peculiar idea surfaced in her mind—perhaps what Xu Hao said was true?
Did he really have ten billion?
However, by now, Xu Hao had changed his mind. Previously, he told the truth, saying he had ten billion, but nobody believed him. So now… Xu Hao decided not to tell the truth anymore!
"Heh, what could I possibly keep from you? All of this was just me calling a classmate for help. My classmate is a super-rich second generation, letting me manage some of his funds… Alright, now that the company has 50 million, how much is the funding gap? I'll have my classmate invest!" Xu Hao fabricated a classmate.
But Liu Ruyan wasn't easily fooled, "Your classmate? How come I never knew about him? He's that incredible? Capable of making Wu Corporation apologize in such a wretched way?"
Xu Hao shrugged indifferently, "He was my elementary school classmate, believe it or not! He's the illegitimate son of a super tycoon. There was a flood during our school days, and I saved him once, so he's always had a good relationship with me…"
Xu Hao spoke convincingly, leaving Liu Ruyan somewhat dubious. Because regarding Xu Hao's background, her father had thoroughly investigated it before Xu Hao married into the Liu Family.
Seeing Liu Ruyan still wanted to delve deeper, Xu Hao quickly waved his hand, "Alright, wife, no matter what, you're safe and sound now. By the way, how much is the company still short on money?"
"Ah, it's probably still short by about 200 million. Can your classmate invest so much money all at once?" Liu Ruyan looked at Xu Hao with some suspicion.
Liu Ruyan always felt there was something amiss with Xu Hao's words.
Seeing that there was a Bank of Construction branch up ahead, Xu Hao signaled the driver to stop, "Wait for me in the car, I'll go and make a call to my classmate. By the way, send me your company card number!"