chapter 31 scrambling

After Micky Zhang and Arlen Guo left, Pauline Song fell into sorrow again. The funding problem of Ningda Company had not been resolved yet. What should they do? Noah Chen comforted her with a smile: "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. You don't have to worry about the funding problem. I said that someone will definitely come to us to invest." Pauline Song rolled her eyes at Noah Chen and said with a wry smile: "In your dream, now we have offended Kent Cao. Many consortium bosses will show him respect, so they will definitely not invest in our company. This time we tried to find a bank loan, but we were unsuccessful. Alas, if we can’t attract more investment, there will be problems in the operation of our company.” At this moment, the landline phone on the desk suddenly rang. Pauline Song picked up the phone: "Hello?" The voice of the front desk clerk came through the phone: "Miss Song, there is a man named Theodore Song. He said he wants to see you." Pauline Song was a little surprised when she heard that her uncle Theodore Song was here, but when she thought about her family being expelled from the big family, her pretty face darkened and she said coldly: "I don’t want to see him." After saying that, she wanted to hang up the phone. But the front desk clerk suddenly said: "This Mr. Song asked me to tell you that he is planning to invest in our company's project. He would like to ask Miss Song if you are interested in talking about it?" The uncle was here to invest! Pauline Song was a little hesitant for a moment. From an emotional point of view, she had no feelings for the Song family, and could even be said to be disgusted. But as a company leader, she needed to control her personal emotions. In business, she should not harm the company's interests because of her own personal feelings. She hesitated for two seconds and finally said: "Okay, you can bring them up to my office!" Not long after, the front desk clerk came in with Theodore Song, Thomas Song, Maya Ge and others. When Theodore Song came, he had already heard that Noah Chen and Pauline Song had offended Kent Cao and were facing obstacles in their investment efforts. He even heard that Noah Chen and Pauline Song failed to apply for a loan at Zhong Hai Bank, got into a fight with Director Guo, and were eventually "kicked out" of the bank. Theodore Song heard these half-true rumors and without checking the authenticity, he preconceived the idea that Pauline Song could not attract investment anywhere and could not get a loan from the bank. He guessed that Pauline Song was at the end of her rope at this time, so he came over to discuss investment matters with Pauline Song. He believed that Pauline Song could not refuse his offer. At this time, Theodore Song, who was wearing a black suit, was tall and had gray hair on his temples, and had a particularly sharp pair of eagle eyes, and walked into Pauline Song's office with a group of subordinates. He looked around, and finally looked at Noah Chen and Pauline Song. He said with a half-smile, "Pauline, the office of your new company is nice!" Pauline Song's pretty face was frosty, and she said in a cold tone: "What are you doing here?" Theodore Song pulled out a chair and sat down carelessly. Thomas Song, Maya Ge and several bodyguards stood behind him, standing with their hands down. He smiled and said: "Of course I came to your company to discuss business with you. As far as I know, your Ningda Company has a funding gap. Are you looking for investment everywhere?" Pauline Song frowned: "Are you really planning to invest?" Theodore Song smiled and said: "Of course, otherwise what do you think we are here for?" Pauline Song was dubious: "How much money do you want to invest and what are the conditions?" Theodore Song laughed and said: "I like to discuss cooperation with people like Pauline who are straightforward, because there is no waste of time." "I have investigated your company. If your company wants to complete the Crabapple Shopping Plaza project, it is estimated that your company will need at least 500 million yuan in advance and expenses." "Our Song family can still get five hundred million yuan with gritted teeth." Pauline Song looked at Theodore Song in shock: "You want to invest 500 million yuan?" Theodore Song said with a smile: "Yes!" Pauline Song's current funding gap was indeed 500 million yuan. Theodore Song investment was as she desired. For Pauline Song, it was undoubtedly a timely help. But she knew very well that the Song family would not be so kind-hearted. She looked at Theodore Song and asked slowly: "Mr. Song is really generous, but let's talk about the conditions for your investment first. I'm afraid that I won't be able to accept the conditions you offer." Theodore Song said with a smile: "Pauline, you are indeed a smart person. My request is very simple. I want 90% of the profits from the project, and all of your company's finances must be replaced by my people." Pauline Song opened her eyes wide when she heard this, and said angrily: "You are like a lion, and you are simply eating people without spitting out their bones." Theodore Song said calmly: "Didn't I leave you 10% of the profits?" Thomas Song also said with a sneer: "Pauline Song, don't you know what your current situation is? Without our investment, even your company will collapse, let alone complete this project." Maya Ge also mocked: "That's right, we are helping you, but you still don't know what to do." Pauline Song was so choked by the words of everyone in the Song family that she could not speak. She herself had to admit that the company's funds were indeed in a very serious situation now. In particular, many parts of this project required advance funding. Without money, this project could not be carried out. This project was a key project in the city. If the progress of the project was delayed or the project was messed up, it would be difficult to finish it. However, the Song family's conditions were too harsh, and they even wanted to take away 90% of the profits. If she agreed to the Song family's conditions, then Ningda Company would work hard but get nothing in the end and become a free laborer for the Song family. She took a deep breath and said: "Mr. Song, your requirements are too harsh. You want to take away 90% of the profits. I can't accept it. If you invest 500 million yuan, my bottom line is that I can give you 60% of the project profits.” Theodore Song hooked his fingers at a subordinate behind him, who immediately took out a document and contract from his briefcase and handed it to him. Like giving alms to a beggar, Theodore Song threw the contract on the ground in front of Noah Chen and Pauline Song, and said calmly: "If you sign the contract now, I can still keep 10% of the profit for you. If you don't want to sign today, then I will only give you half of it tomorrow." "You have tried looking for investment from consortium bosses, and you have also tried looking for bank loans, but no one is willing to invest in you." "In the whole of Zhonghai, I am the only one who is willing to spend 500 million yuan to save you. Now is your opportunity. You decide whether you want to seize the opportunity or not." Pauline Song looked at the contract on the ground, and her face was pale. She bit her lips and she was in a dilemma in making a decision. If she didn't sign it, the project would be paralyzed due to lack of funds, and Ningda Company might also go bankrupt as a result. If she signed it, the advantage was that Ningda Company could survive and complete the Crabapple Shopping Plaza project. The disadvantage was that all the work was in vain, and most of the profits were taken away by the Song family. Just when Pauline Song couldn't make a decision, Noah Chen beside her suddenly said lazily: "Haha, you guys are such dogs, you actually want to take advantage of others' danger. Wife, don't agree to their conditions. " Pauline Song looked at Noah Chen and couldn't help but whisper: "But if we don't agree, we will be short of funds..." Noah Chen smiled faintly and said, "Have you forgotten what I told you? Our project is a good one, and you are a very capable person. There will definitely be many bosses willing to invest in us, so don't worry." Theodore Song and his group saw that Pauline Song almost bowed her head and agreed just now. Unexpectedly, Noah Chen actually advised Pauline Song not to sign the contract. They became angry, and Theodore Song threatened with a stern expression: "Pauline Song, you have to think carefully. If you reject my conditions now, then you will not be able to attract investment in the future, and you will come to me in desperation. Then, the conditions are no longer the same, and by then you won’t even have 10% of the profits!” As soon as Theodore Song finished speaking, a man's voice suddenly came from behind him: "You don't need to threaten Miss Song. She does not lack your investment." In the shocked eyes of Pauline Song, Theodore Song and the others, a group of people filed in. The speaker was none other than Neil Zhai, the president of Zhong Hai Bank . Followed by several imposing men, some middle-aged and some elderly, each of them was well-dressed and looked like a billionaire. This group of people included the owner of Junan Hotel, Michael Zhang; the owner of Huaxun Investment Group, Lynn Liang; the chairman of Hengchang Real Estate Group, Kirk Qin, etc. After these consortium bosses appeared, they came over to greet Noah Chen and Pauline Song with respect. Pauline Song hurriedly greeted the bosses, feeling a little flattered. Noah Chen still had a calm face, and when faced with the cordial greetings from Neil Zhai and others, he gave a faint hum, looking a little arrogant. However, Neil Zhai and others did not feel dissatisfied with Noah Chen's arrogance at all, and their attitude towards Noah Chen was almost fawning. Theodore Song didn't expect so many bosses to come at once. He, his son, daughter-in-law and others were all shocked. At this time, he couldn't help but ask in a huff, "President Neil, what did you mean by what you said when you came in just now?" Neil Zhai glanced at Theodore Song and said coldly: "I said you don't need to threaten Miss Song. Miss Song's 500 million shortfall will be fully lent to her by our Zhong Hai Bank, and it will be interest-free." What? ! Not only Theodore Song's family was dumbfounded, but Pauline Song was also stunned. However, when bosses such as Michael Zhang, Lynn Liang and Kirk Qin Yue heard what Neil Zhai said, they were immediately unhappy. Everyone yelled, and Michael Zhang said dissatisfied: "President Neil, what do you mean by this? Our Zhang family originally intended to invest 200 million yuan in Miss Song unconditionally." Lynn Liang said anxiously: "We, Huaxun Group, also intend to invest 300 million yuan in Miss Song without any compensation." Kirk Qin, who was in his seventies, also rushed to shout: "We, Hengchang Real Estate Group, also intend to invest 500 million yuan in Miss Song without any interest." Theodore Song family, as well as Pauline Song, were all stunned by the CEOs vying for investment in front of them. They had only seen people rushing to buy food at the market, but never seen people rushing to invest. Moreover, it was an investment that did not include interest or profit. Theodore Song had been working hard in business for decades. This was the first time he had seen such a scene. He almost vomited blood. Noah Chen saw that Pauline Song was frightened by the enthusiasm of these guys. He coughed calmly and said coldly: "What are you all fighting for? Come one by one. Each person can only invest 100 million yuan, no more." Also, the investment must not be free, you must collect the profits that are yours to collect.” Neil Zhai and others nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Mr. Chen is right, we will just follow what Mr. Chen said. Everyone will line up to invest." Pauline Song looked at the group of CEOs lining up in front of her to invest, feeling like she was in a dream. Theodore Song's blood pressure soared, and he almost fainted from anger. Qianqian