Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 741 The key to breaking the situation

Don't go back three generations; Luo Jianguo was born into a peasant family.

Before entering junior high school, Luo Yang had always lived in the countryside and had never been spoiled.

It's just giving someone a leg massage, no big deal.

Besides, she's a great beauty.

"Because I didn't know him, I didn't have direct contact with Lü Ruicheng. I just sent someone to inquire about him indirectly."

As Luo Yang worked on him, he continued asking his questions: "Based on various opinions, there are mixed reviews about him. The most troublesome aspect of his personality is his strong will, which can even border on dictatorial."

"Strong? A stubbornness with ability is what makes you strong!"

Leaning back on the sofa armrest, Dong Xuan sneered, "Do you really think that the three of us banks were willing to lend money to this project because of Lü Ruicheng's abilities? Zhaohe paid a considerable price to acquire that land. The location goes without saying, and the city's long-term plan also designated the area around the site as the future regional CBD. Because of these reasons, we at the bank felt that this project would definitely not lose money. Who would have thought that he would turn it into an unfinished project!"

"It's not that Zhaohe's headquarters is experiencing cash flow problems."

Luo Yang had witnessed such a scenario: ten years from now, many seemingly powerful real estate companies in China would fall into dire straits due to problems with their headquarters' cash flow, eventually causing a domino effect and leaving the companies unable to extricate themselves from their predicament.

"Even if Zhaohe's headquarters is experiencing cash flow problems, this commercial building shouldn't be left unfinished, right?"

Dong Xuan curled her lip and said, "Our bank even offered to help Lü Ruicheng by introducing him to a powerful partner to continue pushing the project forward. But who knew that this guy was so stubborn and refused to accept the cooperation proposal at all. We all saw the final result. Is this what you call being strong-willed? He's clearly just being headstrong."

It seems that Dong Xuan harbors a lot of resentment towards him.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. When Lü Ruicheng took out the loan, Dong Xuan was the director of the credit department. The project ended up unfinished. Although the debt wouldn't become a non-performing asset, it would definitely affect her to some extent.

"Eh?"

Luo Yang paused suddenly, then turned to look at Dong Xuan: "Could this be the reason why Chu Xinyao took over the project?"

Dong Xuan pursed her lips, wanting to say something, but in the end it turned into a sigh.

"It seems I guessed it right."

Luo Yang laughed; "Although it wasn't the decisive factor, it definitely affected you."

"Humph!"

Dong Xuan gave a disgruntled snort, then looked at the hands resting on her thighs and said, "President Luo, my legs are getting cold."

"oh oh."

Luo Yang continued the massage while getting down to business: "Besides being stubborn and self-willed, what other characteristics does Lü Ruicheng have?"

He was fond of women, alcohol, and gambling.

Seeing that Luo Yang was so accommodating, Dong Xuan continued without hesitation: "I don't need to say more about his lustful nature. I believe you also found out about this from the information you gathered from the sidelines. His fondness for wine is nothing to mention, but his gambling habit is probably the key to getting past Lü Ruicheng."

"A gambler?"

Luo Yang paused for a moment: "There really wasn't this information in the news I had people inquire about."

"This information is a bit private, and I only found out about it by chance. It's not surprising that your subordinates couldn't find it out."

Dong Xuan smiled smugly and then explained, "Do you remember the dinner party at President Min's house? The President Huang who attended last time often goes to Macau, and he's the one who told me that Lü Ruicheng likes to gamble."

"Going to Macau doesn't mean you're a gambler, right?"

As far as Luo Yang knows, many wealthy business owners also go to Macau. Some are indeed addicted to gambling, and quite a few end up losing their businesses and family fortunes.

However, some people go to Macau purely to relieve stress and have fun. These bosses typically go to Macau once every month or so, with a fixed winning or losing record each time (they bring a fixed amount of money each time, and go home when they lose it all), and a fixed time (regardless of winning or losing, they leave after one day and one night). People with this mindset cannot be categorized as gamblers.

"General Manager Huang reminded me of this during a casual conversation."

Dong Xuan clicked her tongue and said, "Lu Ruicheng once spent a whole week in Macau, and that was right around the time our bank approved the loan for the project. A project manager going to Macau at such a critical time, I can't think of any word to describe him except gambling."

"That's definitely a bit much."

Luo Yang nodded. According to that, Lü Ruicheng could indeed be considered a gambler.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he fell into deep thought.

When Dong Xuan saw that Luo Yang's hand had stopped, a mischievous look appeared on her face.

Under Mi Lai's watchful gaze, she slightly bent one leg, touched Luo Yang's hand with her toe, and began to trace the grid pattern.
"Don't make trouble!"

Luo Yang grabbed Dong Xuan's little foot: "You almost ruined my plans."

He glared at Dong Xuan, stopping the woman's little tricks.

"you say."

Luo Yang frowned and slowly said, "Is it possible that Lü Ruicheng used company funds?"

His guess was not without basis.

A gambler who frequently visits places like Macau is someone even a business owner with assets exceeding 100 million yuan would find difficult to handle, let alone a professional manager like Lu Ruicheng.

Under a gambler's mentality, any money that can be obtained will be put on the table.

Originally intending to tease Luo Yang, Dong Xuan immediately withdrew her legs from Luo Yang's body and sat up abruptly after hearing this speculation.

"I really did fall into a blind spot in my thinking."

Dong Xuan muttered, "My professional habits have always made me see only the remaining value of this project, and I've always thought about whether the loan can be recovered after this unfinished project is dealt with. I've never thought about Lü Ruicheng embezzling company funds."

"Let's assume this inference is true."

Luo Yang looked into Dong Xuan's eyes and said, "Perhaps this is the key to breaking the deadlock."

"Indeed, if we can find something to hold against Lü Ruicheng, the acquisition negotiations will go very smoothly."

As Dong Xuan spoke, she winked at Luo Yang: "But how can you get leverage over him?"

"Snapped!"

Luo Yang snapped his fingers: "This is really not difficult."

"Oh?"

Dong Xuan looked at Luo Yang with a smile, giving him room to maneuver.

"Since their company has taken out a loan from your bank, I presume that Director Dong and their finance manager are quite familiar with each other, right?"

After saying that, Luo Yang didn't continue.

He gestured for Mi Lai to pour the wine, then held a wine glass in each hand, clinked them together before handing one to Dong Xuan.

"President Dong, would you mind introducing us?"

(End of this chapter)