Chapter 1494

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

The next day, early morning.

Niu Chunsheng got up early, basking in the sun on the balcony, smoking a cigarette.

Lin Xiaofang came out of the house holding the child, full of morning grumpiness:

"Things are already like this, can't you just quit smoking?"

Niu Chunsheng took a deep drag, inhaling straight into his lungs, then exhaled a large cloud of smoke with great enjoyment.

"I've already transferred most of the assets into your name. In another week, the divorce cooling-off period will be over. When the time comes, we'll get the divorce certificate, and you'll be free too."

Lin Xiaofang's eyes reddened instead:

"Can we not get divorced?"

But Niu Chunsheng said:

"Be good, don't be impulsive. This is the optimal solution."

Lin Xiaofang couldn't help but cry:

"Why don't we go to a big city hospital for another check? Maybe there's still a chance? Didn't the doctor say that as long as treatment goes well, you have at least five years left to live?"

But Niu Chunsheng said:

"I've said it, I don't plan to get treated anymore."

Lin Xiaofang shouted:

"Niu Chunsheng, this is cowardly behavior! For the sake of this family, for the sake of your son, how can you not get treated?"

Niu Chunsheng looked at the fiery red sun outside the balcony:

"I'm tired."

Lin Xiaofang still wanted to argue rationally, but just then, "Ding-dong, ding-dong!" the doorbell rang.

She could only hurriedly wipe away her tears and go open the door.

Opening the door, she saw a middle-aged man standing there.

He was carrying some gifts in his hand.

Lin Xiaofang recognized this middle-aged man; he was a business partner of Niu Chunsheng's company, Zhao Jianguo.

"General Manager Zhao, how come you're here?"

Zhao Jianguo wore a polite smile on his face:

"Nothing much, just came to check on General Manager Niu."

Niu Chunsheng was stunned, a trace of surprise appearing on his face:

"General Manager Zhao, why did you run over to my place so early in the morning?"

Zhao Jianguo then said:

"Isn't it because your health isn't too good? So I came to see you. These are some supplements I brought for you, take them!"

Niu Chunsheng's heart gave a jolt; he thought, where did you get this news, knowing my health isn't too good?

He secretly had an ominous premonition, yet couldn't directly ask Zhao Jianguo the reason.

He could only say politely:

"You're too kind. I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm actually in very good health. I was even planning to go find you, General Manager Zhao, in a couple of days to discuss another business deal!"

Zhao Jianguo chuckled:

"General Manager Niu, health is important. Health is the capital of revolution. No need to prop yourself up! You just stay home and rest well. Get your body recovered first. As for business matters, isn't Liu Yong there helping you?"

Zhao Jianguo spoke to this point, then suddenly changed the subject:

"Right, the final payment from the last cooperation has been delayed for quite a while. General Manager Niu, do you think it's time to settle it for me?"

Niu Chunsheng was stunned again:

"Hasn't the final deadline not arrived yet?"

But Zhao Jianguo said:

"General Manager Niu, my side has a huge funding gap. Otherwise I wouldn't have the nerve to come find you at this time. Your company's funds are quite ample. How about you just settle it for me first? If you don't settle, I have no way to go back and give an account to the brothers under me."

As he spoke, Zhao Jianguo sat down on the sofa.

His meaning was very obvious now: if Niu Chunsheng didn't pay this final payment, he would just sit here and not leave.

Niu Chunsheng couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He sighed inwardly.

So-called human relations, hot and cold — nothing surpasses this.

"Alright then, I'll have Liu Yong settle the payment to your company in a bit."

Niu Chunsheng finally agreed. After all, this was his home; he didn't want things to get too ugly.

Zhao Jianguo hurriedly expressed thanks:

"Then many thanks, General Manager Niu. Wishing General Manager Niu good health and a long life!"

This blessing of his, falling into Niu Chunsheng's ears, sounded like a curse instead.

After seeing Zhao Jianguo off, Niu Chunsheng couldn't help but let out a long breath of turbid air.

"Just who the fuck told Zhao Jianguo about my illness?"

Lin Xiaofang said:

"Could it be Liu Yong?"

Because Zhao Jianguo had just mentioned Liu Yong, Lin Xiaofang suspected him.

Niu Chunsheng, however, shook his head in denial:

"Not him, I didn't even tell him the truth!"

Then he sighed:

"It's too late now. Once my condition gets out, there will definitely be many people like Zhao Jianguo coming to visit me, demanding early settlement!"

Lin Xiaofang said:

"Your condition, I haven't blabbed it to anyone, not even our daughter! Who do you say knows your condition?"

Niu Chunsheng's heart skipped a beat:

"Those who know my condition are probably only Zhang Sheng and Wang Erhai. Wang Erhai would never run around blabbing, so there's only one possibility left, and that's Zhang Sheng!"

Niu Chunsheng actually wanted to hide his condition from Zhang Sheng. He knew Zhang Sheng was a tiger; when you're strong he can cooperate with you, but when you're weak, he'll absolutely open his bloody maw and swallow you whole in one gulp!

And now, Zhao Jianguo's arrival was merely the first step in Zhang Sheng swallowing up Niu Chunsheng!

Everything turned out exactly as Niu Chunsheng predicted. Not long after Zhao Jianguo left, two more partners arrived.

They all came to visit on the pretext of inquiring after his health, exchanged a few feigned pleasantries of concern, then raised the demand for early settlement.

Niu Chunsheng could only agree verbally and send them away.

Then he hurriedly left home to hide out outside.

And he instructed Lin Xiaofang that if anyone came, she should say he went out of town to talk cooperation.

Lin Xiaofang nodded repeatedly in agreement.

She also knew that if upstream and downstream partners all came to make a run on him at this time, even if Niu Chunsheng's company had more cash flow, it would definitely not be enough to pay!

Niu Chunsheng had just left when he received several phone calls of concerned inquiry.

Niu Chunsheng could only patiently reply to them and explain that he was in fine health, could eat three bowls of rice in one meal, and they mustn't believe outside rumors!

Although Niu Chunsheng said this, most partners still demanded early settlement!

The reason was none other than Zhang Sheng personally calling them to tell them this news!

Whether true or false, they all had to stand on Zhang Sheng's side.

Zhang Sheng didn't say it outright, but his intent, anyone with even a little business experience, could understand.

Additionally, some people discovered Niu Chunsheng had been transferring assets recently and smelled danger.

So a run on Niu Chunsheng's company was already inevitable.

Many partners couldn't find him and went straight to the company to find Liu Yong.

Liu Yong was busy to the point of distraction; the company couldn't even operate normally just receiving those who came to demand payment!

With no other choice, he called Niu Chunsheng.

Niu Chunsheng had no other way either, so he could only tell Liu Yong to receive them properly.

The situation escalated further; the more Niu Chunsheng hid, the more those people felt something was wrong.

Finally, with no other choice, Niu Chunsheng could only return to handle this matter.

But at a time like this, even if he came forward to explain it was useless.

After all, once suspicion arises, it's impossible to suppress.

In the end, he could only take out money to appease the partners' emotions.

And at this time, on the other side.

Deng Hongyun saw that Zhang Sheng had just finished with Wu Moli and then went after Niu Chunsheng, and even she found it a bit unbearable to watch.

"Niu Chunsheng, a man about to die, do you have to go after him like this?"

Zhang Sheng said:

"You don't understand. If I don't go after him like this, how can I step in to save the day with an image of justice? How can I win the hearts of people in the business world?"