Chapter 237: Overseas Pressure

Moreover, they have just returned to the country; if they were to spread it back and forth, it would indeed not have a very good impact on their future development.

Zong Mengni simply found a corner spot nearby and waited quietly.

Finally, she heard the arguing inside gradually weaken, and then the door was opened.

She clearly saw two tall, blond-haired foreigners with curly hair walk out from inside.

Finally, they muttered something unintelligible, and then the two walked side by side in that direction.

Taking this opportunity, he hurried over and then took a quick look inside.

At this point, the room was already filled with thick smoke; it's clear these people have been smoking heavily.

After entering, Zong Mengni couldn't help but start coughing.

"Mengni, how did you come over?"

"Dad, it's choking in here, in here; how can you stay in here?"

While speaking, Zong Mengni hurried over and then opened all the windows in the room.

"I ask you, when did you come?"

"Dad, I've been here a while; just now, who were those two people?"

"What? You didn't notice?"

Upon hearing that, Zong Mengni merely shook her head lightly.

"Oh, I remember now; you probably haven't met them before—he is your father's overseas partner."

"Partner? Dad, didn't we clear up our overseas business? Why would they still come knocking?"

"Cleared? I wish I could wipe it clean; do you think they'd just let me go? I never expected them to track me down here."

"Dad, then, what now? What should we do?"

"Their intention is clear now: they want me to compensate all this money; I tell you, I absolutely cannot agree to their demand."

"Dad, how much do they want? If not, we'll just give it to them."

"Fifty billion US dollars."

"What? Fifty billion US dollars?"

Upon hearing that, Zong Mengni stared in shock, mouth agape.

He knows this is a truly enormous sum.

Even if he sold all his current companies, he probably couldn't raise that much money.

"Dad, isn't this asking for the moon? How could he possibly come up with that much money?"

"I estimate they were assigned by someone overseas, which is why they've come chasing us domestically."

"So, has he left now? Does that mean something? Have you already settled with him, or have you already agreed to repay him this money?"

"I'm just using a temporary stalling tactic, telling them to wait a bit, because fifty billion dollars is something I can't possibly raise right away."

"A grace period of a few days—does that mean this matter is ultimately unavoidable?"

"That's right, that's how it is."

Speaking, he stubbed out the cigarette butt hard and then tossed it into the ashtray.

"Dad, this won't do—fifty billion dollars is no joke; why not just refuse to give it to him?"

"If we don't give it to them, you really don't know what they might do; and those two guys—well, I'll just think of another plan."

"Dad, how much liquid money does the company have on its books?"

"What? You really plan to take money from the books? I tell you, that's impossible."

"But when you came back from overseas, you had already pledged and sold those bank shares; normally, you should have some funds on hand."

"That's correct, there is indeed capital, but I've now put most of it into Prosperous Asia Group; you should know that."

It seems Zong Long is truly caught in a dilemma at this moment.

He can't advance or retreat, feeling as if he's been completely backed into a corner.

"If that's the case, we seem to have been driven to a dead end, with no way to turn back, right?"

"Mengni, Dad also knows you're worried about the company, but this matter is beyond your control; you should just attend to your own tasks."

"Dad, why do you say that? Besides, the company is ours; at this time, facing difficulties, shouldn't I step up?"

"Mengni you."

Zong Long's words had just left his mouth when, moreover, Zong Mengni's phone rang.

He picked it up and glanced at it, never expecting it to be a call from Xiao Yunzhe.

This indeed made Zong Mengni feel somewhat surprised, knowing that she and Xiao Yunzhe are fundamentally incompatible.

Previously, Xiao Yunzhe had also been indifferent toward her.

Her brows furrowed tightly together.

Zong Long beside her naturally saw all of this.

"What's wrong? Who called you?"

"Dad, it's Xiao Yunzhe; why is he calling now?"

"Xiao Yunzhe, is he the eldest son of Xiao Ming?"

"That's right, it's him."

"Answer quickly, what are you doing again?"

"But after I answer, I also don't know what to say to him."

"What to say? Say what you should; just answer his questions—what's there to hesitate about?"

Upon hearing that, Zong Mengni merely nodded, then finally walked to the window side and pressed the answer key.

"Hello?"

Hello, may I ask if you are Zong Mengni, Miss Zong?

This time, Xiao Yunzhe on the phone became very polite, which made Zong Mengni feel somewhat surprised.

That's right, it's me. Who are you?

Oh, that's right, I am Xiao Yunzhe. Do you still remember me?

Oh, it's you. What's up? Is there something? I already went to Yi Yuan earlier; it seems your wife has already been discharged, right? Won't something else have happened?

Hehe, no, no, not that; I just want to ask you, tonight, do you have time? I'd like to treat you to a meal.

You want to treat me to a meal?

Yes, you don't need to be so nervous; I have no other intentions, and moreover, there are some things I want to tell you in person.

Oh, okay, I got it; I probably have no plans tonight.