Chapter 333: Unable to Raise the Funds for Now

Well, if we put it that way, it should be more focused. All right, then we'll proceed with this idea—no more talk; Zong Long should have arrived.

After the two whispered here for a while, they heard footsteps outside, and then the door opened.

He saw Zong Long push a handcart over from that side, on which sat two large boxes full of things.

I believe these are all the reports of Xing Ya Company over the past two years, including his entire asset inventory—everything should be packed in here.

Sorry to keep you waiting, General Manager Xiao. I've already sorted and filed these documents, so it should be easier for you to check them later.

Okay.

Xiao Ming nodded, walked over, took out one of the documents, glanced at it carefully, then put it back inside.

That's right, just these things, but I estimate it will take about half a day.

Okay, no problem—I'll watch over you here, and if anything is unclear, just ask me promptly.

Okay, I understand.

After Xiao Ming finished speaking, he gestured to Assistant Ma, and then the two began to carefully inventory these items.

A morning passed just like that, and unnoticed, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon.

General Manager Xiao, why don't we take a break first and have something to eat? Not eating all the time isn't right.

Hehe, no problem—I'm not very hungry now; I see there's only a little left, so I think we'll finish soon.

General Manager Xiao, that bit is just some scattered assets from before—honestly, it's not significant.

Xiao Ming seemed not to trust him, so he pulled those things out again, took a close look, and indeed, as he said, those assets totaled only a few ten thousand.

That's indeed negligible—alright, we've basically finished inventorying everything.

Yes, General Manager Xiao, if that's the case, don't you think there's no problem? Also, this morning I had the legal department draft a temporary contract—take a look, any issues? If not, I'll issue the formal version.

What problems could there be? Besides, you've handled company acquisitions before—I'm sure you know the process and regulations better than I do.

Alright, General Manager Xiao, shall we sign first?

Okay, let's sign.

Xiao Ming readily agreed, and he knew that once he signed this document, the matter would be settled and no one could change it.

The only thing he could do seemed to be just this.

Then he walked over and happily signed his name on their contract.

Zong Long quickly took it and wrote his name at the end.

Okay, General Manager Xiao, we hope our future cooperation goes smoothly.

Hehe, no problem.

As they spoke, they stood up, shook hands, and the contract signing was finally completed smoothly.

General Manager Xiao, do you have time tonight? If so, I'll host a banquet at the hotel here to celebrate our cooperation.

Hehe, no need—my company still has other matters, so I can't stay here; the remaining procedures, I believe, can be handled directly by the legal department.

That's right—you don't need to intervene further, General Manager Xiao. If that's the case, I won't keep you, but I'll still properly entertain you later.

Hehe, no need, too kind—we'll still be in touch from now on, what do you say, General Manager Zong?

'In touch'?

After saying that, Zong Long merely furrowed his brow.

How so, General Manager Zong? After selling the company to me, are you planning to retire completely? Do you think you can really pull out that cleanly?

But if I don't step down now, I really have no other choice; besides, I sold the company's operations to you, making you the chairman—so what could I still do if I stayed?

Don't rush—you'll need at least a month's transition period. Besides, this sum is too large for me to raise quickly, so I can't gather all the money for you in a short time.

What? That won't do—plus the contract clearly states you must transfer the funds within seven working days.

Yes, that's what the contract says, but it's just a piece of paper—I really have no money; tell me, what should I do?

Impossible, General Manager Xiao—you have such a reputation in Anjin City and have been in business for years; how can I believe you're broke?

Believe it or not, you also know about this construction incident—it blew up big, and they've frozen all my accounts, so I can't move that much money—do you understand?

After saying that, it really seemed to remind Zong Long, who had indeed overlooked this point.

Earlier, having someone stir up such a big affair was actually meant to pressure him step by step, but they never imagined his funds would be frozen as a result.

Well, then do you have any other options?

Don't worry—it's just money. Given my years of connections, raising this sum shouldn't be too hard, but it definitely can't be done within seven days; at the very least, it'll take about a month.

A month? Can you manage that?

Basically, adding up the odds and ends should be about right. General Manager Zong, rest assured—I'll give you the money; are you afraid I'll shortchange you?

Hehe, that's not the case, and General Manager Xiao's business reputation over the years has been pretty good.