Chapter 601: Yang Tao's Betrayal

Yang Tao only brought a photocopy; she didn't dare bring the original.

That's very cautious.

I was smoking in the room, waiting for Yang Tao.

Soon after, Yang Tao knocked and came in,

Upon entering the room,

Yang Tao exclaimed, "Jianqiang, you're smoking so much early in the morning—do you even let people come in?"

I laughed, "You don't like the smell of smoke?"

"Nonsense, when did I ever like the smell of smoke?" Yang Tao said, then turned on the bathroom exhaust fan and started smoking.

After a while, Yang Tao sat down in front of me, handing me the photocopy,

"Jianqiang, take a look—this photocopy is the contract we signed last time."

"It clearly states that Da Heng Group owes us 400 million."

"And it has your signature on it."

I took Yang Tao's photocopy, glanced at it twice, then tossed it aside,

"A photocopy, humph—Yang Tao, you're being overly cautious; why didn't you bring the original?"

"Jianqiang, I'm just cautious—what if the original got lost here?"

"Then, when I need the money, I'd have no proof." Yang Tao said with a smile.

"Yang Tao, I'm asking you—what did you mean by what you said yesterday?" I asked directly.

"What do you mean? I just wanted to remind you not to go down the wrong path." Yang Tao laughed brightly.

"Yang Tao, be serious—I'm asking about the real matter. You wouldn't say those things out of the blue."

"You definitely have your own agenda."

"Because you're this woman, I know you too well." I said, looking at Yang Tao.

Yang Tao then leaned toward me,

"Jianqiang, you know me—how well do you really know me?"

"We should get to know each other more deeply."

"Over time, we've become somewhat estranged from each other."

Listening to Yang Tao's flirtatious words,

"Yang Tao, you're not going to pull a honeytrap on me, are you? Then have Director Qi come catch us in the act."

"Then I'd be completely at your mercy." I said, deliberately provoking Yang Tao.

"You stinking Jianqiang, how could you think that of me?"

"Do I need to play a honeytrap with you?"

"Honestly." Yang Tao said, then angrily shifted her body backward.

"Fine, then speak your true thoughts."

"There's no need to hide anything between us." I said, then took out another cigarette.

"Jianqiang, I'm really doing this for your own good."

"You're stuck in the middle, and it's tough."

"Have you never thought about handling this matter in another way?" Yang Tao asked, looking at me.

I took a puff of smoke,

looking at Yang Tao, I thought to myself, "This woman, what does she mean by that?"

She likes to speak that way—half said, half hidden.

I said, "Be direct—if you keep talking like this, we can't continue. Tell me your other approach,"

"I've racked my brain and still can't think of another way."

"You, the problem isn't that unclear—just don't let Lao Qi go to Da Heng Group to ask for it. For now, just stall a bit longer."

"Actually, even if we go to Da Heng Group, we won't get the money."

"If we really turn hostile,"

"the troubles are just beginning—what if Wen Han refuses to pay?"

"Our goal is to get the money."

"Not to cause trouble—mutual hatred." Yang Tao said, looking at me.

"Not letting Director Qi go to Da Heng Group—how is that possible?"

"We've already made plans; we're setting off soon."

"Yang Tao, this is simply impossible."

"Heh, anything is possible. Jianqiang, it depends on who does it—your advice certainly won't help."

"What if someone else steps in?" Yang Tao laughed.

"Who then?"

"Me."

"You? You, why would you help me?" I said, not quite believing Yang Tao's words.

"Jianqiang, from this trip to Zaocheng I can see that Wen Han pushed you to the front just to avoid giving us the 400 million."

"You have no money anyway, and I can't get any from you."

"But Da Heng Group is in Wen Han's hands."

"The Wen family's power is at its peak—you know Lao Qi has retired, even gone abroad, and basically has no social connections left."

"Although we have Wang Ge's backing behind us, it's just empty talk,"

It's really kicking up a fuss,

Wen Han gives Wang Ge a little benefit, and Wang Ge will immediately abandon us.

By then we won't get a penny, and our outcome will be miserable.

I've figured it out, these 400 million aren't easy to get. So I want to persuade Lao Qi to pause for a moment. Let's see the situation first. Of course, I won't do it for nothing. You understand what I mean. Yang Tao said directly.

This woman is not simple; her view is clearer than Director Qi's.

Moreover, her analysis makes a lot of sense.

Making a big fuss over this doesn't benefit them much.

And Yang Tao's final words are that she won't advise for nothing; she wants to gain something from it,

I didn't expect that Yang Tao would try to make money from Director Qi.

I took a puff of a cigarette,

"Yang Tao, we have cooperated before; the last time was the matter of Liu Shiru's photo, we cooperated for one million."

"This time, if we persuade Director Qi to temporarily not seek, how much money is needed? Just tell me directly."

"Jianqiang, I've thought it over; given your situation, you definitely can't come up with this money."

How about I take 5 million from Da Heng Group? You can discuss it with Wen Han,

He agreed, and I will immediately think of a way to persuade Lao Qi to temporarily stop demanding money from Da Heng Group, and not continue the fuss.

"Let's go back to Sijiucheng first." Yang Tao said, holding up five fingers.

"5 million is not a small amount; I need to discuss this with Wen Han."

"Besides, you're only temporarily not taking money. After a while, if you come asking again, it'll be another hassle." I said.

"Yeah, for some things I'll persuade first; the rest we can talk about later. As long as we have enough chips, everything will have a good outcome." Yang Tao said, looking up at the ceiling.

"Yang Tao, why do you want to betray Director Qi?"

"Why should I be loyal to him?"

These years, I've had enough of following him.

Damn it, Old Lady ate and slept with him, and in the end I got not a penny, all damned spent.

He's already old, full of illness, don't know which day he'll kick the bucket.

I still have to live.

I'm still young, I must prepare a way out for myself.

I came back this time just for myself.

An old man is useless, and without money, who would want to serve him, be his caretaker?

Regarding this 400 million, after coming to Zaocheng and hearing you say that, I clearly see we won't get our hands on it.

Even if we got the money, we couldn't take it out.

The current Da Heng Group is no longer the past Da Heng Group.

I'm also tired, and I also want to find a place to rest.

Following this old man, I see no hope.

"Between us there's only interest, not much feeling." Yang Tao said coldly.

Hearing Yang Tao say that, I was startled in my heart.

Yang Tao, this woman is truly a cold-blooded animal,

Director Qi, for her, abandoned family and business and went abroad with her.

He spent all his saved money on her,

As for that money, Yang Tao probably squandered most of it.

Now that there's no money, she immediately turned hostile. Even dealing with me, she doesn't hesitate to betray Director Qi for her own sake.

If Director Qi knew this, wouldn't he be so angry his blood pressure would shoot straight up?

But Yang Tao is also right; at her age, following Lao Qi onward, what hope is there?

An old man, his body no good, and no money.

Yang Tao doesn't have what she wants,

Leaving Director Qi is her best choice. While he still has utility.

So, let's ruthlessly use Director Qi once more,

in order to maximize her own interests.

Selfishness is fully displayed in Yang Tao.