Chapter 46: You’ll Have No Friends If You Do This!

Chu Ruoxue smiled confidently. "Choosing Lin Beifan as a partner is, of course, the smartest decision!"

"First, we're more familiar with Lin Beifan than we are with Longya Capital, which only recently emerged. We're all part of the Magic Sea business circle—we run into each other constantly. When selecting a collaborator, isn't it better to choose someone you know and trust?"

"Second, Lin Beifan is wealthy and has a bright future. He turned a mere 100 million into several billion in under a month—proving his exceptional talent in investment! As long as he doesn't make a major mistake, he's destined to become one of the top players in Magic Sea, or even in the entire country! When choosing a partner, wouldn't it be better to invest in someone with such potential?"

"Additionally, the global economy is in a downturn, and our real estate industry is struggling more than ever. Financing is becoming increasingly difficult, and we don't know what the future holds.

"But if we establish a good relationship with Lin Beifan, we'll have access to his funds, which could ease our financial difficulties and even help our company reach new heights!"

"Lastly, Lin Beifan is the heir to the Lin Group."

"By working with him, we're essentially partnering with the Lin Group! That company is just as powerful as ours within the local market. Their influence and resources far outweigh anything Longya Capital could offer."

"So tell me, why should I choose Longya Capital when working with Lin Beifan brings so many advantages? Other than money, what else does Longya have to offer?"

The secretary was thoroughly convinced. "President Chu, your foresight is truly remarkable!"

Chu Ruoxue accepted the compliment with satisfaction. But then, she suddenly recalled Lin Beifan's smug, infuriating smile.

Her face darkened. "Damn it! Did he see through my plan from the beginning?"

Just then, her phone buzzed with a text message.

> President Chu, do you have time tonight? Let's have dinner and discuss our cooperation.

The sender was Lin Beifan.

Chu Ruoxue slammed the table in frustration. "Damn it! He really did see through me!"

She considered ignoring the message but ultimately picked up her phone and typed out four words:

"Time and location!"

"This is purely business!" she muttered to herself. "Hmph!"

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That Evening

They met at an upscale restaurant with an elegant ambiance.

Before even touching her food, Chu Ruoxue laid her cards on the table:

She would contribute the land, but not a single cent in additional funds!

Lin Beifan quickly estimated that fully developing the land would require at least 15 billion yuan.

Yet she wasn't willing to invest a single yuan?

Unbelievable!

On top of that, she demanded that he lend her 1 billion yuan at a low interest rate so she could overcome her current financial crisis!

Lin Beifan looked at her, unimpressed.

"President Chu, you're going to lose all your friends if you act like this."

Seeing his resentful expression, Chu Ruoxue felt a sense of triumph.

"These are my terms! My company is short on funds. If you don't help me first, how can we develop this land together? Am I wrong?"

Lin Beifan nodded casually. "Alright. We'll proceed as discussed. The 15 billion—we'll cover it."

Chu Ruoxue's eyes twitched.

Did he just agree that easily?

15 billion… He made it sound like pocket change!

Unable to hold back, she asked, "Can you really come up with that much money?"

Lin Beifan shook his head. "Not right now."

Chu Ruoxue exhaled in relief. "I thought so!"

But then, Lin Beifan continued, "Right now, I only have 4 billion on hand, so I'm a little short."

Chu Ruoxue: "Pfft!"

4 billion is 'a little short'?!

Lin Beifan went on, "Give me two months, and it shouldn't be a problem. Anyway, the 15 billion will be allocated over two years, which means less than 1 billion per month—no rush!"

Chu Ruoxue took a deep breath. "You made another billion in just a few days?"

Lin Beifan sighed dramatically. "This pace is actually slow. When Brother Ye was around, he helped me earn a billion in under two days. I really miss those days!"

Chu Ruoxue: "Pfft!"

Hearing this while she was running around desperately trying to raise funds, she felt a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Earning 1 billion in a few days is 'too slow'?!

What kind of monster is this guy?!

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The Real Negotiation Begins

Lin Beifan finally got to the point. "Let's set the terms clearly—our 15 billion investment will be counted as equity. Your land will also be counted as equity, but at its original purchase price of 6 billion. Profits will be distributed based on this ratio."

Chu Ruoxue immediately objected. "Why?! Longya Capital offered me 9.5 billion, and I turned them down! Why should my land be valued at only 6 billion?"

The equity ratio is crucial!

If she accepted 6 billion now, she'd lose out massively on future profits!

Lin Beifan shrugged nonchalantly. "Then you're welcome to work with Longya Capital instead. I won't stop you. But don't blame me if something happens."

Chu Ruoxue froze.

Something… happens?

Of course, he was hinting at trouble!

Lin Beifan was a local power player, well-connected and influential. If she chose to work with an outsider like Longya Capital, she could expect obstacles—delays, issues with permits, bureaucratic headaches…

This was precisely why she preferred working with him in the first place!

"Damn it!" Chu Ruoxue gritted her teeth.