Chapter 1009: 1004. At the End of One's Rope

Taylor looked at Zhang Ran; in truth, what he wanted most was still Zhang Ran's friendship, and in this regard, Zhang Ran's reputation was impeccable.

Zhang Ran did not think for too long either, and quickly gave his reply, "Then many thanks, happy to cooperate."

Upon hearing this, a smile immediately appeared on Taylor's face, "Happy to cooperate."

After finishing the discussion on cooperation, things were not so formal afterward, and everyone chatted about other matters together.

Taylor did not ask much about Zhang Ran's plans, only indicating one point: his funds would be in place within a week.

Zhang Ran only said a word of thanks.

"By the way, Zhang Ran, are you and Prince Haiman planning to buy an island?" Taylor lay lazily on the sofa, not at all as energetic as he had been just a moment ago.

This guy was still very professional when working; otherwise, he wouldn't have developed his company to be so large.

But in private, Taylor was a pure Playboy, liking to do as he pleased in many matters.

Just like now, anyone looking at this guy wouldn't think he was a boss worth tens of billions.

Zhang Ran laughed: "Why? Are you interested too?"

"Of course, I only found out about this when I called Prince Haiman yesterday. If possible, I'll buy an island not far from you all, and we can all be neighbors." Taylor sat up; although his speech was still very casual, it was clear he was relatively serious about this matter.

Zhang Ran thought for a moment and said: "That's nothing; if you're willing, then buy it. Anyway, this money is just pocket change to you."

After saying this, Zhang Ran thought of the five billion US dollars he had just provided, which was a large sum for Taylor.

Taylor's current net worth was only around ten billion US dollars; of course, that was a lot, but by comparison, it wasn't that much.

This was equivalent to taking out half his net worth, and it was cash at that; the amount Taylor was putting up definitely exceeded just that.

Zhang Ran hadn't asked much before, as he hadn't agreed yet at the time, so he asked now: "By the way, what are your thoughts on this five billion US dollars?"

This counted as an exchange between friends.

Taylor said somewhat proudly: "I mortgaged those shares of mine and some of the company's assets; wanting to come up with this five billion US dollars isn't simple."

Zhang Ran said somewhat speechlessly: "Aren't you afraid this money will be thrown in and never come back out? What if I fail?"

"Hey, don't say such unlucky things; I have a lot of faith in you." Taylor had an air of being even more confident than Zhang Ran.

But he immediately said: "Actually, even if you fail, it doesn't matter. After all, I'm only lending it to you; with your situation, wanting to pay it back is very simple.

At that time, I only need to show the contract between us to the bank, and even if it's due, the bank won't press for debt.

Because they know you have that kind of ability, regardless of what the result of this time is."

Taylor smiled increasingly proudly, because this was a business that only made money and never lost; after all, it was icing on the cake.

Zhang Ran wasn't fighting with his own life savings, unlike the Rhode Family, who would truly have nothing if they lost.

Zhang Ran could fully afford to lose now; losing once or twice wouldn't shake his foundation, because Zhang Ran's foundation wasn't here at all.

"So that's how it is, the terms I gave you were still too good." Zhang Ran said with a half-smile.

"Hehe, a gentleman's word is as good as a team of four horses, you can't go back on it." Taylor said leisurely, not looking anxious at all.

Because he knew that Zhang Ran couldn't go back on this matter.

Regarding this, Zhang Ran also chuckled; it seemed he had been figured out by this guy.

Just as the two were chatting, someone else came to the door, and the purpose was the same as Taylor's.

This time, Zhang Ran didn't even have Taylor avoid them, and met this person together.

After this person saw Taylor, their eyes flickered too; they hadn't expected someone to be earlier than them, but this also showed that everyone's confidence in Zhang Ran was far stronger than their confidence in the Rhode Family.

"Iron Fir Capital?" Zhang Ran looked at the visitor with some confusion.

Iron Fir Capital was not Taylor; no matter what choice they made, even Zhang Ran's big move this time would have no impact on them.

Even if there were some impact, with their massive size, they would recover very quickly.

Zhang Ran hadn't expected someone from Iron Fir Capital to come over.

"Mr. Zhang, sorry to disturb you." Wang Yiming said with a smile.

Zhang Ran signaled for him to sit down first, then said: "I don't know what you Iron Fir Capital are looking for me for now?"

Zhang Ran asked very directly; things had reached this point, so there was no need to say other things.

"It's like this, the Rhode Family side has asked us to conduct some mediation." Wang Yiming was also straightforward, saying it directly.

Zhang Ran did not speak, only quietly watching Wang Yiming.

As for Taylor, he was still in a lazy state at this time, as if he hadn't heard anything.

Although Zhang Ran didn't speak, his gaze had already changed when Wang Yiming said these words.

Wang Yiming didn't know why, but he felt a bit nervous being watched by Zhang Ran, though he quickly recovered.

But at this moment, he understood that any talk of mediation was absolutely impossible.

Actually, before coming, the decision Iron Fir Capital had made was that if Zhang Ran had the willingness in this regard, that would be best, and they were willing to mediate from the middle.

But now, seeing Zhang Ran's appearance, he knew it was impossible.

So Wang Yiming said very straightforwardly: "Of course, we know Mr. Zhang is unwilling to do so, so we at Iron Fir Capital are willing to provide some help."

These words were exactly the same as what Taylor had just said, basically with no difference at all.

From this, one could also see the profit-seeking nature of capital.

When there was no result on one side, they would immediately turn their heads and strive toward the direction most beneficial to them.

Taylor listened to Wang Yiming's words, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

Immediately, he saw Zhang Ran glancing at him, and could only pretend not to see; these people really did think the same as him.

Zhang Ran said with a smile: "I don't know how your group wants to cooperate?"

Regarding such cooperation, Zhang Ran would of course not refuse; this was a good thing for him.

From the fact that the Rhode Family was currently begging everyone for help with mediation, one could tell that they already had a scent of being at the end of their rope.

Although it might be a feint, such a possibility was very small; if one didn't even have confidence in oneself, how could one bring confidence to others?

Just like Taylor and Iron Fir Capital, after seeing Zhang Ran's firm attitude, they immediately switched targets, so it should be said that the Rhode Family was somewhat overstretched.