chapter 23 Something happened at the factory

Nelly Xu hurriedly asked, "Mom, what's wrong? Is there a problem with these ingredients?" Mamie Li said, "It's a big problem. Come and see, these are all top-grade military supplies, and they even have military seals on them." "Jadeite pork chops, Eight Treasures Pearl Crabs, Crystal Clear Shrimp..." "These things, ordinary people can't even eat them, let alone buy them no matter how much money they spend." Nelly Xu and Tyson Xu became nervous as well. Military supplies, in plain terms, are like royal rations, and trading them privately is illegal. Nelly Xu nervously asked, "Pryor Ye, where did you get these ingredients from?" Pryor Ye replied, "It was sold to me by an old man named Li." Mamie Li asked, "Old Li? Which Old Li?" Pryor Ye said, "I don't know his name, but he's a chef." "A chef?" Mamie Li seemed to be thinking, "You're talking about the chef Old Li who specializes in dealing with game meat downstairs in the neighborhood, right?" "Hey, you fool, you've been tricked by him. Old Li likes to mess around with all sorts of miscellaneous things and swindle people for high prices." "How much did you pay for these things?" Pryor Ye said, "One hundred yuan." Mamie Li said, "Hmph, consider yourself lucky. Although these things are imitation tribute goods, they look good and are worth the hundred yuan." "Now, get out of the kitchen and don't delay me from cooking." Soon, after the meal was prepared, everyone enjoyed it immensely and praised the ingredients. After eating their fill and drinking, Tyson Xu and his wife went back to their bedroom to rest. Nelly Xu blinked her eyes and looked at Pryor Ye, "To be honest, where did you get these things?" Pryor Ye replied, "I've already told you, they were given to me by the chef Old Li." Nelly Xu was disappointed with this answer. She coaxed, "To be honest, if your answer satisfies me, I'll let you sleep in the bedroom." Pryor Ye was tempted and confessed, "Actually, that chef Old Li is the number one royal chef of the Provincial Military Region... These things are indeed genuine military supplies." Nelly Xu angrily got up and went back to her room, "Hmph, you missed your chance, so you'll sleep on the couch." Pryor Ye sighed, "..." Liars, women are all liars. The next day, just as it was getting light, Nelly Xu woke Pryor Ye up in a hurry. Nelly Xu was in a rush and even bumped into the door in her haste. Pryor Ye quickly asked, "Nelly Xu, why are you in such a hurry? What's wrong?" Nelly Xu replied anxiously, "Something's happened at the factory, I need to go check." After saying that, she hurriedly left. Pryor Ye frowned and immediately called Vernon Shen, the richest man in Linhai. "Find out for me what's going on at Nelly Xu's factory." Vernon Shen quickly promised and immediately dispatched people to investigate. Vernon Shen was considered the richest man in Linhai, with his influence reaching all corners of the Linhai business world. In less than five minutes, he reported back to Pryor Ye with the truth. "The suppliers for Nelly Xu's factory have collectively stopped supplying and are demanding payment." "If there is no external assistance, the factory is likely to go bankrupt and close down." "Preliminary investigations suggest that this matter may be related to the Fang family and Thorne Fang." Pryor Ye sneered. I haven't even made a move against the Fang family, and they've come to me on their own. Perfect, I'll use this opportunity to take down the entire Fang family. He sent a message back to Vernon Shen: "Hold off for now, I'll wait for your orders." ... Steel Mill. Nelly Xu looked at the dozen or so lawyer's letters placed in front of her, her head throbbing. The content of the lawyer's letters stated that if she did not settle the payments to the suppliers today, they would take her to court. But all the funds of the steel mill had been used up on the Shen family's order; there was no money to settle their accounts. Helpless, Nelly Xu could only go to negotiate with the suppliers in person. The conference room was in a chaotic state. All the suppliers of the steel mill had gathered here since early morning, puffing on their cigarettes and acting quite happy. Nelly Xu was coughing from the smoke. She pleaded in an almost begging tone, "Gentlemen, we've been cooperating so well, why suddenly cut off our cooperation?" The representative of the suppliers, Hans Chu, sneered, "Blame yourself for offending someone you shouldn't have." "That big shot is now pressuring us too, so please, Ms. Xu, don't make it difficult for us." Nelly Xu frowned, "Offended a big shot?" "The Fang family, Thorne Fang? Damn it, it must be him." "Damn it, he's pushing me to the brink." Hans Chu sneered, "Stop talking nonsense. Either go and beg Young Master Fang for mercy or settle the payment. Don't waste our time." Begging Thorne Fang for mercy was impossible for Nelly Xu. She gritted her teeth, "Alright, today I'll even take out a loan to settle the final payment for you." "I just hope you won't regret it." Hans Chu said, "Regret it? Damn it, you're wasting your breath. Give us the money quickly."