Chapter 1173: Seduction

Ye Yaodong didn't know what else to say. He wasn't as clear on the details as the person involved, and he didn't understand this production side of things either.

"Then wait for me to come over in these next two days so we can talk in person? Also, if you really want me to invest, we need to draw up a contract, split the shares based on the investment amount and the technology, and then we'll also need to hire a professional accountant to keep the books..."

He listed a series of requirements, and Fang Jingfu agreed on the other end of the phone, "That's a must. Since we're doing this, we definitely have to do it more formally. I've been thinking about whether to register a company after a while. If we have to pay taxes, then we pay taxes. Anyway, we aren't afraid of being audited..."

"Alright, then let's wait until I get there to discuss it in person. It's just that when I come over, I want to bring back a batch of lighters, at least 5,000 or more. Can you spare that many in the near future?"

"Brother, aren't you making things difficult for me? I can't even keep up with my current deliveries, how can I spare that many for you? Two thousand at most. Did you sell out of those 2,000 from a couple of days ago already? That fast? No way, right? How much did you sell them for? You didn't sell them cheap, did you? Let me tell you, even though they're a bit rough, given the current market, you can sell them for seven, eight, or nine yuan. My brother is already working on improvements, thinking about making them a bit more refined and selling them for more, and then..."

"Stop, stop, stop... Don't give me a long-winded lecture. Just tell me if you can spare me 5,000 in the next three or four days. If you can, I'll set sail and head over tomorrow immediately."

"Brother, then you have to guarantee an investment of at least 50,000 yuan, otherwise I can't spare them. Because if I spare them for you, I'm taking them from other people's orders in advance. After I give them to you, I still have to order the materials for this portion, replenish the materials, and then hire more people to work through the night to make up for the stock I gave you in advance."

"Where would I get 50,000 yuan? I'm just a fisherman, and you're asking me to invest 50,000."

"Didn't you just sell that batch of goods? Selling that fast, you should have made at least ten thousand or so, right? 50,000 shouldn't be hard for you, right? Didn't you say you have shops, workshops, and over a dozen boats? You're famous for ten miles around."

"Even if I earned the money, I couldn't just keep it in my hands forever. I've converted it all into assets."

"Then... then how about an initial investment of 30,000? When you arrive, we'll chat and find someone to draw up a contract? We can list the details more clearly then? Let me tell you, you definitely won't lose money. It's just that whenever I think about taking out a loan, I can't get past that mental hurdle. It's fine with close relatives and friends, but the thought of owing money to the state bank makes me feel uncomfortable, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get past my parents' concerns either."

"Can you find a way to spare those 5,000? If you can find a way to spare them, I'll find a way to see if I can scrape together a 30,000 yuan investment."

"Fine, fine, fine. If we can reach an agreement, I can't let you go back empty-handed. I'll definitely have a batch of goods ready for you to take back, and then I'll use the investment money to order a large batch of materials."

A smile immediately appeared on Ye Yaodong's face, "Good, good, good. Then I'll check the weather. If the weather is good tomorrow, I'll set off tomorrow, and we can talk in person."

Fang Jingfu was overjoyed, "Alright, then give me a call before you set off. Anyway, I have nothing to do lately. I'm at the research institute during the day, guarding the phone, and I only go to the workshop at night, taking shifts with my brother day and night. Whenever you arrive, I'll host a welcome dinner for you... Good brother, I didn't misjudge you... Don't worry, I'm definitely reliable..."

"Alright, alright, just get the quantity I need ready first. We'll discuss the rest when I arrive. I might not necessarily go tomorrow; it might be the day after. I still need to prepare some local specialties to bring to the leaders at the Maritime Police Bureau. It's all thanks to his promotion that I was able to become the vice president. Although this title doesn't seem to have much use right now, at least it's a title, and I can use it to bluff people."

"That's only right. Anyway, there's no rush. You handle it over these next two days. Once you set off, give me a call in advance so that when you arrive, I won't be away from the workshop."

"Good."

Ye Yaodong said this to subtly let him know that he had people backing him.

Regardless of whether the other party's intentions were upright or not, he had to mention it occasionally. He wasn't just a small fisherman without a background; he had people supporting him, which could avoid some unnecessary trouble. It was a way of knocking some sense into him.

"Alright, I'll hang up first and go back to prepare."

"Good."

After hanging up the phone, Ye Yaodong didn't rush to leave. He stood there thinking, wondering how much equity a 30,000 yuan investment would get him. He didn't know how much Fang Jingfu had invested in the early stages. There should be a ledger there, and he would have to verify it when the time came.

This workshop had only been running for a month or two; the initial investment couldn't have been much. If it had increased, it must have been recently. After all, a product has a cycle from research and development to market launch, and then to receiving market feedback.

Now was probably the time when real money needed to be invested. During the initial investment, both brothers probably didn't have much money and relied on their parents' sponsorship, but their parents couldn't have helped much—ten thousand yuan at most. That's why he needed a large investment now, leaving him stressed and having to find a way to solve it himself.

If he invested 30,000 yuan, this sum should count as a large capital injection for the workshop, which would immediately alleviate the cash flow tension and the problem of not having money to order raw materials.

Therefore, the share he should occupy shouldn't be too small, but it shouldn't be too large either... As for how much, that would still need to be negotiated.

After mulling it over and sorting out his thoughts, he went to pay the phone bill and headed home.

Asking his wife for such a large sum of money would be a tough battle. He spent the whole way thinking about how to persuade her. He was so distracted while walking that when people greeted him and called him "Vice President Ye," he ignored them. It might also be because this title was still new and he wasn't used to it yet.

It wasn't until he was walking on a small path that a woman bumped into his chest, causing him to miss a step and stumble to the ground. Only then did his consciousness return, and he looked at the woman who was pressing her entire body against him.

"Ouch, Adong, what are you thinking about while walking? You scared me to death... Ouch... It hurts so much..."

Ye Yaodong shuddered. Against his hard chest, there were two soft buns rubbing back and forth. Oh my god, where did this slut come from, throwing herself at him?

He looked down and said with a look of disgust, "Auntie, can you get up first? You're crushing me!"

"Who are you calling Auntie? I'm only in my 20s..."

"Oh, you look much older than me. You were always trying to latch onto Brother Asheng before, so I thought you were older than him."

Wang Lizhen's originally blushing face instantly turned livid. No woman could tolerate being called old.

They could call her big, but how could they call her old?

She glared at him fiercely, "Where am I old?"

Ye Yaodong pushed her off his body, propped himself up on the grass behind him with both hands, and scooted his butt back two steps to avoid the person pressing on him before standing up.

He looked at his own wet lower body and didn't speak politely either.

"You look pretty old everywhere. Look at that floral shirt you're wearing, all red and green; the old ladies in my house love wearing that. And those transparent crystal shoes on your feet, those are also what my mother likes."

"This is plastic..."

"Oh, right, plastic shoes, not crystal shoes. Crystal shoes are for Cinderella. You're already an auntie, so you really should wear plastic ones; it suits your age."

One "old" after another, then saying it's like an old lady's, then saying his mother wears it, then saying it's for her age—every sentence stabbed into her heart. Wang Lizhen was so insulted by him that her facial features were about to twist.

"I think you're blind..."

"I am pretty blind. Walking on a perfectly good road and still managing to bump into an auntie. I'm really sorry. I'll go wash my eyes when I get back."

"I'm only 27..."

Ye Yaodong widened his eyes, "I thought you were 37. They say at 30 you're like a wolf, at 40 like a tiger. What are you in such a rush for at 27?"

Every word was heart-piercing. Wang Lizhen was so angry that her chest was heaving.

"You... you're talking nonsense..."

Ye Yaodong saw that she was already so angry she was about to faint and couldn't even come up with a retort. He couldn't be bothered to waste time with her here and turned to leave.

It had just rained for two days and had only just stopped. The ground was full of puddles and mud, even the grass was wet, and there was wet mud under the grass roots.

He had just been bumped into by this woman, and his entire backside and legs were covered in mud and sludge, with large wet patches.

Looking at Wang Lizhen, who had fallen into his arms, at most only her pant legs had brushed against the ground, and her hands were a bit dirty.

Damn it, even though it was a small path, it was wide enough for two or three people to walk side by side. Who would believe it wasn't intentional?

This was blatant seduction.

Was he that desperate?

He didn't know where she got the courage.

He looked down at his dirty clothes and could only curse his bad luck in his heart.

"Wait... don't go..."

"What for? Are you going to pay me money? Don't pay me for the person, pay me for the clothes."

"Adong, saying it like that makes us strangers..."

Ye Yaodong looked at her like she was a lunatic. She could still smile at a time like this?

"Indecent assault~"

Wang Lizhen looked at him like he was a ghost, "You... what are you shouting..."

"If you don't leave, I'm going to shout indecent assault."

"You... you... I'm the woman..."

"Who says only women can shout? Look at me, then look at you. Anyone with eyes can see that you're the one trying to indecently assault me, and I fought back hard, which is why I got all dirty. Look at my face, then look at your face. Everyone knows you're after my male beauty; it can't be that I'm after your... yellow-black skin color?"

"You... damn talking nonsense..."

Ye Yaodong saw her mouth was twisted with anger. It was all her own doing; he was about to leave, and she still had to call him back.

"If you don't leave, I'm going to shout indecent assault. I'm a married man. If you dare to come over again, I'm going to shout indecent assault and let the villagers get a good look at the female hooligan in the village."

Wang Lizhen glared at him angrily, then stomped her foot and turned to leave.

He pursed his lips, mimicked her stomping his foot, and then felt a shiver of disgust at himself.

"Bad luck."

After spitting out those words, he turned and walked toward home.

Knowing he had money, and now that the reputation of "Vice President Ye" had spread, thinking he was an official, she wanted to seduce him?

No way. ===== CHAPTER 1174 =====