Chapter 129: Shi Jinhe's Phone Call

After Li Ming finished speaking, I then said to Li Ming: "Li Ming lately, you also shouldn't go to the company. We've been too close, and some people will feel uncomfortable inside."

I and Shi Yong sat for a while then went back.

Ru Meng isn't going to the provincial capital for high school; you figure it out, get her school records back, and let her study in Zaocheng.

"Letting Ru Meng study high school in Zaocheng, you should discuss this with your sister-in-law," Li Ming said offhand.

"Zhou Wei hasn't woken up yet, how can we discuss? If Ru Meng goes to the provincial capital for high school, first the cost is too high, I'm afraid I can't afford it later. Also, is there any way to take care of Ru Meng."

"In Zaocheng after all we have you. I'm worried about Ru Meng's safety." I said.

Li Ming nodded.

"Spending money in the provincial capital, I don't see how Ru Meng would be raised anyway; better go back to Zaocheng. The principal of Zaocheng Experimental High School is my sworn brother—just a word, I'll handle this. Studying near home is convenient. Brother, will you still say something to Ru Meng?"

"I won't say it; I get angry as soon as I see her. Better let our mother tell Ru Meng; I've noticed Ru Meng listens to our mother." I said.

"Okay, I'll have Mom say this." Li Ming said.

I again said to Shi Yong: "Shi Yong, Hou Laoban will deposit 300,000 into your account soon. With this money, buy me a house in Lanling County."

I'll keep it for future use, just in case when I'm old I truly have no shelter.

"Brother, I already have a house in Lanling County and also in Zaocheng; what are you buying?" Li Ming said.

I waved my hand and said: "Brother, letting Zhou Wei stay at your place makes me feel bad, causing so much trouble for Mom and He Qing."

I'm thinking ahead—if Da Heng Group really changes hands, I'll have a place to take care of Zhou Wei.

I can't affect your family life.

With 300,000 you can buy an old house in Lanling.

"Shi Yong, don't forget."

Shi Yong said: "Brother, this is easy. What kind of house can 300,000 buy? Ya Ling has money; we'll later buy you a big house in Zaocheng."

I said to Shi Yong: "Shi Yong, listen to me, just in Lanling. I'm tired, I want to go back."

After I finished speaking, Shi Yong asked me: "Brother, what do you mean by that? Will our Da Heng Group really be finished?"

I let out a long sigh,

and said to Shi Yong: "Do our best and leave the rest to fate. Come on, Shi Yong, let's see your sister-in-law then head back to the company."

I had Shi Yong help me stand up,

we came to the room where Zhou Wei lives,

Zhou Wei was still sleeping peacefully,

she doesn't know how far Da Heng Group has come,

she doesn't know how exhausted I've become.

Forget it, let her sleep. Let her sleep well.

I looked for a while, not saying a word,

then went back to the company with Shi Yong.

Arrived at the company, Hou Laoban called,

He was very satisfied with the house.

He had already transferred funds to the company per my request.

I then thanked Hou Laoban.

After hanging up,

I went to finance,

I said something to Ya Li,

Ya Li said: "Chairman, we should take this opportunity to raise funds from all staff of the group company."

Have everyone contribute money and effort.

To respond to the company's current credit crisis."

I nodded,

I said to Ya Li: "Kang Zong, I've already handed authority to Sun Zong; let him handle this, let him establish prestige in the company."

Ya Li said: "Okay, Chairman, I'll arrange for Sun Zong."

I then asked: "Any movement at Zaocheng Bank? Has headquarters sent a new bank president?"

Ya Li shook her head,

"Not yet for now; they're auditing, first freezing Zaocheng Bank's loans for three months. Even if we could disburse funds, it would be three months later."

"Three months later it will be November, which is the repayment deadline for you Southern Group."

"Whether we can survive these three months is critical. Ya Li, why haven't we seen Sun Zong?" I said.

"Sun Zong went to see Niu Ju, and he'll have Niu Ju think of ways to coordinate other bank loans." Ya Li said.

"Good, let's make an all-out effort."

"Wait for Sun Zong to come; tomorrow we'll hold a general mobilization meeting at the group company."

"Let everyone in the group company participate,"

"we need to raise funds for self-rescue."

Ya Li said: "Okay, Chairman, I'll now arrange to notify all mid-level leaders."

I nodded, then left the finance room.

Back in the office,

my phone rang,

I saw it was Shi Jinhe's call,

Shi Jinhe urgently said over the phone: "Brother, I heard Zaocheng Bank's loans have gone bad."

I said, "Yes, Jinghe, you also know the news—what changes are there at the construction site?"

Shi Jinhe said, "The suppliers told me, many have already stopped supplying us. They're afraid our Group Company can't pay."

The workers are also discussing heatedly.

They're afraid the company will again withhold their wages.

What should we do? I'm afraid I can't placate these workers. Also regarding the suppliers, please coordinate again, let them send us some goods—now everything is idle.

After hearing Shi Jinhe's words,

I thought to myself, these suppliers' news is more informed than anything,

Now the company has a bit of bad news; they immediately stop supplying to reduce losses.

Talking to them is just wasting breath; they're not stupid, they won't bail us out.

As for placating the workers, without putting up real money, why would they follow you and work hard?

On the phone, I said to Jinghe, "Jinghe, our Group Company is currently raising funds for self-rescue; I've already sold my villa."

Please do your best to placate the workers, don't let them get impatient,

We won't owe them money.

As for the suppliers, I'll go coordinate again; see what they say.

Upon hearing that I sold the villa,

he said on the phone, "You sold the house; I still have over two million in hand, I'll take it all out for the company."

I immediately said to Jinghe, "Brother, I appreciate your intention; this over two million is what you've earned hard following me.

Your children are in university, and later you'll still need to buy them a house.

This money can't be touched; after following me for so many years, if I can't even buy a house for the children, where would I put my face?

As for fundraising, you don't need to participate.

Just manage your construction site well."

"Brother, listen to me: I've prepared the children's houses; I have properties in Zaocheng and Lanling. If you can sell houses to save the company, why can't I? I'm also a founder of Da Heng Group." Shi Jinhe said on the phone.

"You can't; I say you can't, so you can't. Brother, you must listen to me on this. Otherwise I won't acknowledge you as my brother." I said angrily.

We absolutely cannot let Shi Jinhe follow me into this pit,

because the hard-earned money he scraped together outdoors, if invested and lost, what would we do?

"Brother, let me explain further..." Shi Jinhe still wanted to say something.

I hung up the phone.

Shi Yong is different from Shi Jinhe,

Shi Yong has no children, Ya Ling also has a gym, he won't go hungry.

Shi Jinhe has two children; I must consider more.