82: Chapter 82 Six Hundred Billion

Zhao Feiyu seemed to understand Yuan Lingzhi's meaning.

He smiled slightly and explained, "Don't worry, she's my little sister, it's fine!"

With Zhao Feiyu's assurance, Yuan Lingzhi nodded and continued, "Regarding your conditions, I've already discussed them with my family. The situation abroad has become tense beyond our expectations. My father says we can agree to your terms, but your assistance must reach six hundred billion."

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyu couldn't help but frown.

"But please rest assured!"

Yuan Lingzhi went on.

"We can guarantee the absolute safety of the five gold mines abroad for this 600 billion.

Moreover, we will allocate one of the gold mines to you.

All the proceeds from this gold mine will be deposited directly into your account.

Additionally, we can guarantee that if anything unexpected happens to the gold mines, causing your 600 billion to go down the drain, we will bear all your costs and provide compensation."

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyu was moved.

Although the investment was substantial, it came with absolute security.

But these weren't the things Zhao Feiyu cared about at all.

How much money could a gold mine really make? Wasn't it faster to spend 100 billion on women?

Zhao Feiyu pondered slightly, then nodded and said, "Although the investment is large, it comes with security. Six hundred billion is no problem. However, I must ensure that throughout the entire cooperation process, I work one-on-one with you. No outsiders are allowed to interfere."

"That's not a problem at all. My family has already entrusted this project entirely to me. You only need to coordinate with me."

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyu felt reassured.

"I will transfer the 600 billion to you within a week. Is that acceptable?"

"A week?"

Yuan Lingzhi showed a troubled expression.

"I know the amount is indeed large, but the situation abroad doesn't allow us that much time. Can you do it in five days?"

Zhao Feiyu thought for a moment, then calculated his funds.

He currently had over 410 billion on hand.

That meant he needed to acquire over 190 billion within five days.

This figure might have been impossible a few days ago.

But now, Zhao Feiyu still had hope.

Thinking of this, Zhao Feiyu nodded and assured her, "Five days is a bit tight, but it should still be possible to come up with it!"

Hearing this, Yuan Lingzhi's eyes lit up even more.

Six hundred billion! What kind of number was that?

Looking across the entire Dragon Nation, the number of people who could produce that amount in five days probably wouldn't fill one hand.

After all, the liquid funds of large enterprises were limited.

Their value and capital were more tied up in stocks and fixed assets.

"Alright then, I'll await your good news within five days."

Yuan Lingzhi raised her glass of red wine, tilted it forward slightly, clinked glasses with Zhao Feiyu, then brought it to her lips and took a small sip.

[Yuan Lingzhi's favorability towards you +20]

Meanwhile, Li Qingluo, standing to the side, stared at Zhao Feiyu in a daze.

Her mouth was slightly agape, revealing a silly, adorable expression.

The brief exchange between these two made Li Qingluo feel as if she was seeing Zhao Feiyu in a whole new light.

Talking about hundreds of billions so casually... What had her childhood friend been doing all these years?

Li Qingluo thought that returning to start a business with the 5 billion her parents gave her

would make Zhao Feiyu look at her with newfound respect.

But she never imagined that Zhao Feiyu's capabilities far exceeded her expectations, even rivaling those of her own parents.

Li Qingluo had already made a decision on the plane.

Because, through their conversation a couple of days ago, she had learned about Zhao Feiyu's current situation.

She knew Zhao Feiyu seemed ordinary and was already divorced.

So she wanted to seize this opportunity to support Zhao Feiyu.

To ensure Zhao Feiyu would stand at the pinnacle within the country, no matter what.

But she never expected that Zhao Feiyu was already standing there.

However, although surprised, Li Qingluo felt genuinely happy for Zhao Feiyu.

After concluding his conversation with Yuan Lingzhi, Zhao Feiyu took Li Qingluo and left.

After Zhao Feiyu left, Yuan Hong became so excited he was nearly speechless. "Heavens! Heavens! 600 billion! Brother Feiyu can actually come up with 600 billion to help our Yuan family!"

Looking at her hopelessly excited younger brother, Yuan Lingzhi rolled her eyes helplessly.

"Don't celebrate too soon. 600 billion isn't just a string of numbers.

It's not certain whether Zhao Feiyu can actually produce it.

We can't pin all our hopes on him.

If he can't come up with the 600 billion in five days, we must have our own backup plan.

Actually, giving him a week would have been sufficient.

But just in case, I need to leave us a few days to prepare."

Hearing this, Zhang Baiyu, standing nearby, couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

Yuan Lingzhi's mind was truly that of a talented woman among the four great families of Yunduan City.

"By the way, President Zhang."

Yuan Lingzhi suddenly looked at Zhang Baiyu.

"You are friends with Zhao Feiyu, and also friends with Yuan Hong. I don't want to hide anything from you here.

Our Yuan family is very curious about Zhao Feiyu's origins.

We will be keeping an eye on him these next couple of days to see if he can truly produce 600 billion to support us.

If he doesn't take corresponding concrete actions in this regard,

we can also make preparations early.

You don't mind that, do you?"

"Of course not."

Zhang Baiyu waved his hand dismissively.

"Actually, I'm also very curious about my brother here, because I know nothing about his origins either."

Hearing this, Yuan Lingzhi felt reassured.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Zhao Feiyu, having left Yunduan Building, held Li Qingluo's hand and strolled along the bustling streets of Yunduan City.

"The night scenery abroad must be much prettier than here, right?"

"It is quite beautiful."

Li Qingluo gazed infatuatedly at Zhao Feiyu's profile, looking at her idol like a lovestruck little fool, full of admiration and fascination.

"But no matter how dazzling and beautiful it is outside, it can't compare to a single lamp from home."

Zhao Feiyu greatly enjoyed this warm, fleeting moment.

He even wished time would slow down, so he could keep walking like this with Li Qingluo.

Zhao Feiyu's memories of childhood were extremely vivid.

"By the way, Brother Feiyu, do you remember that new Teacher Ning at the Orphanage?"

The images in Li Qingluo's mind returned to their childhood.

"Of course I remember."

A gentle girl in a white dress immediately appeared in Zhao Feiyu's mind.

That year, he was 10.

She was 8.

Due to limited conditions back then, many children in the Orphanage couldn't attend school.

So, the local education department, in collaboration with many schools,

provided support education to such Orphanages.

Teacher Ning came to the Orphanage that year.

Teacher Ning's original name was Ning Rongrong.

Back then, management at the Orphanage was chaotic. The Orphanage director would resort to violence against many disobedient children.

Zhao Feiyu vaguely remembered that he was once whipped by the director just for breaking a rice bowl.

His entire back was lashed until the skin split and flesh tore.

Several times, it was Teacher Ning Rongrong who intervened to stop the director, and only then would the director spare Zhao Feiyu.

"I'm sorry, Brother Feiyu. It's my fault you got beaten so many times back then."

Li Qingluo said, her eyes reddening, her face full of heartache.

"Silly girl!"

Zhao Feiyu patted her head.

"Isn't it only natural for an older brother to protect his little sister?"

Because,

the one who broke the bowl back then wasn't Zhao Feiyu, but Li Qingluo.

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