Chapter 3156: You used me as a spare tire

Within a dozen hours, Jenny Horowitz couldn't wait to deliver the 1 billion US dollars in cryptocurrency to the Cataclysmic Front.

Saying she couldn't wait was no exaggeration. She had handled many family payments in her life, but never had she paid money so readily as she did today.

This was mainly because Howard's promise to her had taken effect. Facing the reporters who were following her every step and filming her face with multiple cameras, Jenny felt excited and thrilled. She felt as if she had already seen herself become the most respected and beloved wife and mother in the United States.

Howard had indeed fulfilled his promise and brought the Rothschild family's mastery of manipulating public opinion into full play.

The moment Jenny delivered the one billion US dollars in cryptocurrency, several major media outlets in the United States reported intensively and in detail on this kidnapping case with an extremely huge amount.

Once the news was broadcast, it caused a huge sensation across the United States. At first, people were shocked by the significance of this kidnapping case, but the US media quickly shifted the rhythm to Jenny, and people were even more shocked by this strong old woman, Jenny.

For a time, the story of Jenny saving her husband and son became popular throughout the United States, and Jenny's calmness, resilience, and courage to spare no effort for her family in front of the camera were indeed widely praised by the American public.

When Ye Chen received the news that the one billion US dollars had arrived, he was on his way to Tianxiang Mansion. Steve Rothschild was hosting a banquet at Tianxiang Mansion and wanted to invite him to a meal before leaving, so Ye Chen drove to the Antique Street and called Zhou Liangyun, who was watching the shop, to join them.

Calling Zhou Liangyun to participate in Steve's dinner was nothing more than taking the opportunity to spur Steve again. Ye Chen had basically figured out the general character of the Rothschild family, which could be summarized in a few points: they were all relatively selfish, relatively ruthless, and lacked true contractual spirit:

The most important first point was that their contractual spirit was not strong, and they were extremely double-standard.

In general, if the contract was favorable to them, their contractual spirit would be extremely strong. Even if the other party was destitute or about to be buried, the money owed to them had to be paid back with interest, not a penny less;

But if the contract was unfavorable to them, they would definitely rack their brains on how to avoid fulfilling the contract as much as possible, and even try every means to abolish the contract.

From Ye Chen's experience dealing with them, whether it was Howard or Steve, they were almost identical in terms of contractual spirit.

So he had to seize the opportunity to keep spurring Steve to ensure that he wouldn't dare to act recklessly after returning to the United States.

When Ye Chen and Zhou Liangyun entered the private room, Steve, who had been waiting in the room, looked slightly stunned, but quickly understood Ye Chen's intention, so he hurriedly stood up and said respectfully: "Mr. Ye, Mr. Zhou, please sit down!"

Ye Chen nodded and said very politely to Zhou Liangyun: "Uncle Zhou, please."

Zhou Liangyun smiled and signaled, then found a seat nearby and sat down. Ye Chen also sat down next to him.

Steve asked him with concern: "Mr. Ye, has the Horowitz family paid that one billion US dollars? To tell you the truth, I have been worried that they would feel that the cost-effectiveness of paying the money is not high and would not be willing to pay this money, which would be a loss for you."

Ye Chen laughed: "Look at what you said, Steve. Do you think I really care about their little money? The reason I asked them for money was nothing more than to cooperate with you in a play. You have been in Jin Ling for so long without finding them. It would definitely be embarrassing if it got out. Moreover, you can't go back empty-handed. I dragged them to the high seas to film a video and then asked their family for a huge ransom. Doesn't that just perfectly clear you? So you can fly back to the United States tonight without worrying about anyone mocking you for being incompetent."

When Steve heard this, he wailed in his heart: "It's over, it's over! It's all my fault for talking too much. Now Ye Chen has thrown the favor onto me. If the Horowitz family doesn't pay him this one billion US dollars, won't he ask me for it? If he asks me, I definitely have to pay. But what if he doesn't ask me? Should I pay or not? If I don't pay, although it's understandable, Ye Chen has already said it to this point. If I don't pay, he will definitely think I don't know how to behave. But if I take the initiative to pay, this is one billion US dollars! Fuck, I'm not the family head now. If I pay him so much money out of my own pocket, it will hurt at least for a whole year..."

Seeing Steve not speaking, Ye Chen deliberately asked with a smile: "What's wrong, Steve? Talking about whether the Horowitz family will pay or not, why are you not speaking? Are you afraid that I will ask you for this money?"

Steve immediately understood the meaning in Ye Chen's words and thought: "Afraid that you will ask me for it? This means if they don't pay, you will ask me, right? I said why are you so confident, opening your mouth to ask people for 1 billion US dollars, and not returning the father and son to them. If they thought about it carefully, they probably wouldn't pay the money. So you used me as a spare tire. Looking at this, if the Horowitz family doesn't pay this money, then only I can pay it..."

Thinking of this, he said somewhat depressedly: "How could that be, Mr. Ye... I'm just worried that the people in the Horowitz family don't know how to behave and make you unhappy..."

Ye Chen waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. Isn't it just one billion US dollars? Take out a pill and scrape off some powder, and the money will come."

As soon as Steve heard the word "pill", his whole body suddenly stiffened, and he quickly said: "Mr. Ye, don't worry! If those guys in Horowitz don't know what's good for them, I will make up the money for you! Isn't it just one billion US dollars? I definitely won't let you suffer any loss."

Ye Chen laughed: "Oh, how embarrassing, Steve. Although you are related to them, after all, they are distant relatives, no need to pay this money for them."

Steve quickly said: "It's okay, it's okay, Mr. Ye, don't be polite with me. I only have one purpose now: no matter what, I cannot harm your interests."

There was one more sentence Steve didn't say. He thought that after he paid the one billion US dollars, Ye Chen could scrape some pill powder for him, and his money would be well spent!

Ye Chen was about to speak when his phone suddenly received a message. He opened it and saw it was from Wan Pojun of the Cataclysmic Front, telling him that the one billion US dollars in cryptocurrency had been received.

Ye Chen put down his phone and said to Steve with a smile: "Steve, you are indeed very loyal as a friend. However, they have just paid this money. I just received news that the payment has arrived. This matter can be considered to have come to a perfect end."

When Steve heard this, he felt a burst of disappointment in his heart and thought: "Fuck, such a good opportunity! What a pity!"

Just after he finished speaking, his phone suddenly received a push from the BBC. The title of the push was: "Behind the shocking one billion US dollar ransom—the admirable Mrs. Horowitz!" ===== CHAPTER 3157 =====