CIATB Chapter 1290 Asking for an Exorbitant Demand
Chapter 1290 Asking for an Exorbitant Demand
When Liang Chen saw the people over there, he walked over and called out, "Auntie, Uncle Jiang, Manman, please, please help me."
Liang Chen was truly at his wit's end; he didn't know why things had turned out this way.
His company is now facing bankruptcy. All the funds have been taken by that swindler, and the company has no money to pay. Moreover, many partners are also threatening to terminate their contracts with them, so they can't get their money back.
“My dad has been so busy lately that he's fallen ill and is still in the hospital. My mom cries at home every day and there's nothing we can do. The company's shareholders are pressuring my dad to step down, and the Liang Group is in grave danger. Uncle Jiang, please help me out of our years of friendship! I'm begging you on my knees!”
As he spoke, Liang Chen knelt down directly in front of Jiang's father. Having experienced the harsh realities of society, he no longer cared about dignity or pride.
After this experience, he realized how ridiculous and absurd his self-righteousness was, and why he hadn't listened to Manman back then, otherwise he wouldn't have been so easily fooled.
When he was riding high, everyone called him "Little Boss Liang." Now that the company is in this state, everyone thinks it's his fault, that he's the one who ruined it. Those who used to call him "Little Boss Liang" now call him a jinx.
His original intention was for the good of the company, but who knew it would turn out like this? Liang Chen was angry and furious, but now he has smoothed out his rough edges and become more realistic.
He's willing to do anything to save the company.
Jiang's father quickly helped him up, saying, "What are you doing? Get up first, let's go inside and talk."
Jiang's father and mother went inside first, while Liang Chen looked at Jiang Manman. He no longer had that arrogant attitude and the "I can handle things without asking you" attitude. Now, he looked at Jiang Manman with caution.
After all, he had said a lot of harsh things to Jiang Manman when they had a falling out before.
Now that Liang Chen needs someone's help, he naturally doesn't dare to act like he did last time.
Liang Chen looked at Jiang Manman with a very complicated expression. It had been so long since they last met. He had fallen on hard times, but Manman still looked so cute, like a little princess.
Even a person's mindset can make them look different. Manman looked more radiant and beautiful, and it was clear that she had been very happy these past few days.
Liang Chen also knew about Bo Qing and Shen Yuan's marriage, after all, their news had been everywhere these past few days.
They are a perfect couple, so happy that it makes people envious.
The moment Liang Chen saw Jiang Manman, he felt that he and Manman should have been like that.
They grew up together and were childhood sweethearts, but Huo Yanchen's interference caused their relationship to deteriorate.
As Jiang Manman entered, Liang Chen grabbed her hand and called out, "Manman, can we chat for a bit?"
His eyes still held adoration and affection, but Jiang Manman shook off Liang Chen's hand: "There's nothing to talk about between us. Didn't we make things quite clear before?"
For her now, Liang Chen is just a neighbor.
What's more, she has a boyfriend now!
Jiang Manman went in first, leaving Liang Chen standing there, his hands clenched tightly in his palms, his expression carrying a hint of malice.
Two seconds later, he relaxed and entered the Jiang family's gate.
Jiang's father also had tea brewed and brought out some pastries and fruits to greet Liang Chen.
Liang Chen hadn't been eating properly these past few days, and now the smell of pastries made her hungry, so she ate several pieces in a row.
Jiang Manman went upstairs first. She didn't want to see Liang Chen, and she didn't want Liang Chen to ruin her good mood.
Instead of wasting time, I'd rather text Huo Yanchen or read my books, since school is about to start and I'll be facing new coursework.
Downstairs, Jiang's mother couldn't help but say, "Eat slowly, there's more if you're not full. Zhang Ma, make some more."
After all, she had watched the child grow up since he was a child, so Jiang's mother still felt a little sorry for him.
How did things turn out like this? Before, Liang Chen was someone she really liked. She was sensible and obedient, but recently you... it's like you've become a completely different person.
After eating something, Liang Chen's eyes reddened. He said, "I'm sorry, uncles and aunts. I said some bad things before. I hope you won't take it to heart. We've been neighbors for so many years. You know what kind of people my dad and I are. Please, please save our family. I will always remember your great kindness."
Jiang's father took out a card and pushed it in front of Liang Chen: "Take this card, it's a small token of our appreciation. There's ten million in it, and you don't need to pay it back. You go about your business first. I'll go see your father tomorrow. Relax, everything will be alright."
Jiang's father comforted him; this was the only thing he could do.
Ten million is not a small amount for ordinary people, but for a company like this, it may be just a drop in the bucket, but it's better to have something than nothing.
Moreover, he never intended for the Liang family to repay him; the Liang family is currently in financial difficulty and needs money right now.
However, Liang Chen was not satisfied. After all, ten million was too little for him, and his goal was not that small.
Liang Chen brazenly said, "Uncle Jiang, I know you mean well, but this little bit of money really can't save our family right now. Could you give us a little more?"
Giving him a little more put Jiang's father in a difficult position.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang's father said, "How about this, then I'll think of a way to see if we can raise another ten million."
Twenty million, that's quite a lot.
Liang Chen said directly, "Uncle Jiang, could you lend me 1 billion? This is my father's life's work, and also the life's work of the older generation in our family. I really can't just watch the company be destroyed like this. You have also devoted your life's work to the company. I believe you can understand how I feel."
"One billion?" Even Jiang's father couldn't help but be shocked. This Liang Chen really dared to ask for one billion. Did he think of him as an ATM?
"Liang Chen, it's not that your uncle is unwilling, it's just that he really can't afford that much." Jiang's father had already put it very tactfully.
His money didn't come from thin air; it was earned through many years of running the company. Moreover, he didn't actually have a billion in working capital.
“It’s alright. Even if we don’t have a billion or eight hundred million, or five hundred million, whatever you have is fine. Uncle Jiang, you and my dad have been brothers for many years. You can’t just stand by and watch us die. As long as we get through this crisis, our whole family will be grateful to you.”
Father Jiang: "..."
What use are these thanks to him? They can't feed him or give him money.
Moreover, Liang Chen is still thinking about getting through this difficult time?
Given Liang's current situation, no one in the world will cooperate with him anymore, and it's simply impossible for him to make a comeback.