Chapter 195: Giving is a favor, not giving is one's right

Lu Shanshan pulled a folder out of her Hermes bag, worth over a hundred thousand, and handed it to Zheng Qian to look at.

Inside were the detailed financial statements of her mother's company, the plan for the second half of the year, and future goals.

"If Qianhe Group is interested in the clothing industry, we could discuss a collaboration," Lu Shanshan said tactfully.

One mainly did shipping.

The other did children's clothing.

These two had absolutely nothing to do with each other.

Only some investment companies, like Liu Shiqi's Zhongguang Fund, would participate in such projects.

Otherwise, those unrelated to the industry generally wouldn't consider it.

It was obvious she wanted Qianhe Group to provide financing.

Zheng Qian saw through Lu Shanshan's intention at a glance.

Looking at the Lu family's financial statements for the past two years, only the first half was profitable; the following year and a half were all in a state of loss.

However, even in a state of loss, it gave the feeling that they had made money elsewhere.

It had definitely been beautified by a professional accountant!

The intention was even more obvious!!

Zheng Qian was a bit puzzled.

If she wanted money, couldn't she just ask him directly? Why go through all this trouble, talking about collaboration and beautifying bills?

Did she really take him for a fool who couldn't see through it?

No way, surely not. She wouldn't use these tactics when asking him for a favor, would she?

If Lu Shanshan had lowered her posture a bit and spoken to him nicely, Zheng Qian might have agreed.

Now, Zheng Qian felt a bit resistant.

But it was also easy to understand. The two hadn't met for several years, only seeing each other at the class reunion and alumni gathering these past few days.

Knowing he had struck it rich and was no longer the person he used to be, coming to him for help—especially for something as big as money—would be embarrassing for anyone.

"I've looked at it, Shanshan. How do you plan to collaborate with Qianhe Group? Can you elaborate on the details?"

Wasn't it just that she wanted money?

Too embarrassed to say it, right? Well, now I'll give you a chance, just say it directly.

Lu Shanshan fidgeted, not quite knowing how to bring it up.

But if she didn't say it now, she might not have another chance later.

Lu Shanshan's real goal was to get financing, but she wouldn't let Qianhe Group provide it for nothing; they would offer corresponding shares.

This money was essentially life-saving money. Her mother's company was in imminent danger.

If it were truly crushed by competitors, bankruptcy was to be expected, and it was even possible to end up with huge debts.

If that happened, she wouldn't be able to keep her status as a rich young lady.

Although Lu Shanshan's father held a high and powerful position, he never engaged in power-for-money deals.

If the whole family relied on her father for support, their quality of life would plummet.

Finally, after a complex internal struggle, Lu Shanshan finally set aside her haughty demeanor and confessed the matter to Zheng Qian.

Her mother's company needed a total of 15 million in capital for turnover and operations.

Zheng Qian had donated 10 million to their alma mater.

15 million should be a piece of cake for him, right?

15 million.

Zheng Qian had thought she was going to ask for one or two hundred million.

Zheng Qian currently had nearly 800 million in his account; taking out a little bit would solve this matter easily.

The reason he donated 10 million to the alma mater was just to use Lu Shanshan to trigger the system's cashback.

In other words, how much money I donate is my business; what does it have to do with you? I just borrowed your name.

This 15 million—if Zheng Qian gives it, it's a favor.

If he doesn't, it's his prerogative.

Fortunately, Lu Shanshan didn't try to use moral kidnapping on Zheng Qian; otherwise, he would have told her to get out of the office immediately.

It didn't matter if she was a school goddess or whatever; none of that worked on him.

"Shanshan, you know, I'm just a Director of The Group. Financing matters don't fall under my jurisdiction.

I can only help you forward it to the Business Department, and at most, help you put in a good word or something. Can you understand that?"

Zheng Qian had used Lu Shanshan to get 100 million in cashback, so giving a little back was only right, and besides, Lu Shanshan had agreed to exchange it for shares.

Zheng Qian didn't want to be seen as a simp by Lu Shanshan, which was why he said it that way.

As the Chairman of Qianhe Group, who he gave money to and who he didn't was entirely up to him.

Outside the door.

"Manager Li Tao, you can't go in for the moment." Zhong Xiaoyao blocked Manager Li Tao, who wanted to return to his office.

"??? Why can't I go into my own office?" Manager Li Tao was puzzled.

"Manager Li Tao, it's like this: President Zheng is currently in your office hosting his college classmate.

She probably knows that our President Zheng is not who he used to be, so she's looking for his help, which is why he used your office and lowered his own status a bit," Qin Xueli explained in detail from the side.

Manager Li Tao nodded and looked inside through the glass.

Isn't that the girl who came in the morning?

She hasn't left yet?

She waited for Zheng Qian for a whole day?

What exactly is this? A private matter or business?

If it was a private matter, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to go in.

If it was business, he could go in and help President Zheng smooth things over.

He knew what to do.

"Move aside, you two. I know what to do. I'll go in and help President Zheng; I'm afraid he won't be able to handle it alone."

If it was the former, he would leave immediately.

If it was the latter, he could be of help.

After learning the cause and effect, Manager Li Tao started knocking on the door.

Knock, knock, knock.

"President Zheng, are you busy?"

Zheng Qian heard Manager Li Tao's familiar voice and thought he had something to discuss.

"I'm not busy, Manager Li Tao. Come in."

"You've come at the right time. This is my college classmate. She wants to talk to The Group about financing and is willing to offer shares."

"Shanshan, let me introduce you. This is our group's Manager Li Tao, one of the Executive Directors of Qianhe Group and the Director of the Business Department."

Executive Director? Director of the Business Department?

With so many titles, looking at his attire, demeanor, speech, seniority, and experience, he was much more seasoned than Zheng Qian.

And since he managed company financing, his position must be higher than Zheng Qian's, right?

After all, Zheng Qian was just a Director, while Manager Li Tao was an Executive Director and also the Director of the Business Department—bigger.

Lu Shanshan smiled and greeted Manager Li Tao.

Just as she was about to stand up to shake hands with Manager Li Tao, her legs didn't listen to her; she twisted her ankle and almost fell onto Zheng Qian.

"Manager Li Tao, Miss Lu's leg fell asleep. Please excuse her," Zheng Qian explained.

"It's fine, it's fine," Manager Li Tao said, telling her to sit.

"Manager Li Tao, this classmate of mine is looking for financing from our company. You can take a look at their company's materials first." Zheng Qian handed the folder to Manager Li Tao.

After Manager Li Tao took a brief look.

Good heavens.

These financial statements had problems.

Beautifying them was one thing, but hadn't this been beautified too much?

And all the plans and goals listed afterward required huge amounts of capital to support; they were simply empty talk, just pie in the sky.

You haven't even solved your loss-making status yet; how can you achieve those grandiose, empty goals?