1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 230 The more unattainable she is, the more obsessed he becomes with her.

"What exactly do you want from here?"

Lin Xiyu's eyes showed displeasure: "Don't tell me you're trying to use this cooperation to settle scores. In the end, it's your fault regarding Li Qing. I don't care how many complaints you have, just swallow them. I don't want to hear anything related to her."

"I'm here, naturally, for business matters."

Wang Fan was seething with anger, but dared not vent it in front of her.

"I'll give you two choices."

Lin Xiyu's attitude was very firm, brooking no refusal: "Either tell me your real purpose now, or get out of here."

When Wang Fan heard the word "get lost," the corner of his mouth twitched violently a few times.

If anyone else had said that, he would have thrown them into the moat to feed the fish.

He could only endure what Lin Xiyu said.

You have to endure it even if you can't stand it!

It's his own fault for being so foolish. The more unattainable she is, the more obsessed he becomes with her. He finds other women utterly uninteresting, even rising stars in the entertainment industry, who hold no interest for him whatsoever.

"Will you tell me or not? If you don't, then..."

Lin Xiyu and the others grew impatient and urged them on with dissatisfaction.

"I said."

Wang Fan decisively backed down and spoke up before she was about to say "get lost" again.

-

When talking about roads in Jinan, one cannot help but mention Jingshi Road.

Jingshi Road holds a position in JN City that is no less significant than the three major scenic spots.

This road stretches approximately 100 kilometers from west to east, traversing six districts of Jinan. At its widest point, it features 24 lanes in both directions, with a design width of 144 meters. Both its length and width rank among the highest in the country.

There is a limerick in Jinan that describes Jingshi Road.

You live east of Jing Shi, I live west of Jing Shi. I miss you but cannot see you, yet we walk together on the same street.

This poem shows how long the Jing Shi Road is.

Two people in love lived at opposite ends of Jingshi Road, yet they seemed to be worlds apart, unable to meet.

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The most bustling area of ​​Jingshi Road is on the east side, adjacent to the Olympic Sports Center and the Longao Building of the Municipal Government. During holidays, the roadside is brightly lit, and the colorful light show illuminates everyone who passes by on their way home.

In 2004, when Jingshi East Road was first built, the area on both sides of the road was still desolate. At that time, people in Jinan thought that once they left the East Outer Ring Road, it was the suburbs, too far from the city center, and inconvenient for work and life. No one wanted to live in that area.

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Wang Fan came to see Gu Bin because he saw the development potential of Jing Shi East Road and wanted to make early investments in land to prepare for future real estate development projects.

Of course, he didn't genuinely want to cooperate; he just had too many projects on hand, which had already reached the limit for bank loans.

Lacking funds and unwilling to give up the lucrative opportunity he had already secured, he set his sights on Gu Bin.

He owns shares in Xingyao Games, which generates substantial annual profits. He came here to use Xingyao's assets as collateral to borrow money from the bank.

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"No."

Upon hearing about the mortgage loan, Gu Bin decisively rejected it: "For Xi Yu's sake, I'll reluctantly listen if you want to cooperate. But there's no room for negotiation on the mortgage. Don't even dream about it, it's absolutely impossible."

"I'll cash out without mortgaging the shares. I don't want 30% of the company. If you don't give me the money, I'll just find someone else to take over. I don't care what negative impact it might have on the company."

Wang Fan's face was as black as if he had been smeared with soot from the bottom of a pot. The two were locked in a fierce confrontation, neither willing to give in.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

Gu Bin frowned, pondering a solution.

Equity transfer is not as easy as it seems. If not handled properly, it can cause investors to lose confidence, lead to huge fluctuations in stock price, and be detrimental to the company's development prospects.

"Either you mortgage it or you sell your stocks. It's your choice. You decide."

Wang Fan mimicked Lin Xiyu's words, adopting a very firm attitude.

"I still say the same thing."

Gu Bin's attitude was also firm, leaving no room for negotiation: "A mortgage loan is impossible, don't even think about it. As for the transfer, I will consider it. Give me a reasonable deadline, and I will resolve it as soon as possible."

"Ten days."

Wang Fan harbored the intention of making things difficult for him, so he deliberately shortened the time.

"Ten days won't do."

Gu Bin's expression changed slightly, and his brows furrowed even more: "Even if we can find a suitable person to take over, it will take at least a month to complete all the transfer procedures."

"I need to see the money within fifteen days at most."

Wang Fan persisted: "If I sell after this deadline, you will have to bear the consequences for Xingyao."

"Wang Fan, don't go too far!"

Lin Xiyu found his arrogance unpleasant and interrupted him.

"This is already the biggest concession I've made."

Wang Fan appeared to be explaining to her, but his provocative gaze remained fixed on Gu Bin.

"can."

Gu Bin frowned, but his answer was resolute.

Lin Xiyu was shocked and was about to stop him.

Gu Bin gave her a look that said "keep calm" to signal her not to speak.

"That `s a deal."

Wang Fan achieved his goal and smugly curled the corners of his lips.

"you can go now."

Gu Bin was in a bad mood and found him extremely displeasing.

"If you two have any housing needs in Jinan in the future, you can come to me. You can choose any of the properties under Dingsheng Industrial, and they will all be offered at a 20% discount."

Wang Fan didn't want to stay any longer. Seeing the same glaring scene as before, he left with a so-called polite remark and turned to leave.

"Cut~~"

Lin Xiyu complained indignantly from behind: "They're trying to act tough on us. You have the nerve to offer an 80% discount? Why don't you just give it away for free?"

"If you want it, I'll give it to you for free."

Wang Fan paused, then turned back, looking at her mockingly: "But there's one condition: the house can only be registered in your name, under the name of Mrs. Wang."

"roll!"

Lin Xiyu's pretty face darkened, and she gave him a "get lost" in return.

"This promise will never be outdated."

Wang Fan didn't take it seriously and gave Gu Bin a provocative look: "I just want someone to know that if he treats you badly or lets you down, my shoulder is always there for you to lean on."

You won't have that opportunity.

Gu Bin gently rubbed his fingers a few times. Even this usually calm and composed man, who never showed his emotions, was provoked into anger.

"Stop talking and let's go."

Lin Xiyu noticed his subtle movements, and her right eyelid twitched involuntarily a few times.

Fearing that the two might actually fight in public, she decisively waved them away.

See you in Shanghai in two weeks!

A smug smile appeared on Wang Fan's lips as he waved to them with his back turned.

This time, he truly didn't stop walking and strolled away leisurely.

-

Why did you agree to his offer?

Lin Xiyu watched him leave, her heart heavy with worry.

“Actually, even if Wang Fan hadn’t come to us, I would have found an opportunity to confront him.”

When confronted with her question, Gu Bin made a startling remark.

"why?"

Lin Xiyu was clearly taken aback by this answer and was visibly stunned.

"His business has expanded too much; sooner or later, something bad will happen."

Gu Bin analyzed rationally: "I don't want Xinghe's development to be affected by the negative news about the shareholder, so I must completely cut ties with him."

Even so

Lin Xiyu was still worried: "There's no need to agree to his request and give him the money in such a short time. Hundreds of millions in cash, where is it so easy to raise that much?"

"Although half a month is a bit tight, it's not impossible."

Gu Bin was meticulous and quickly came up with a solution.

"how do you want to do it?"

Lin Xiyu asked tentatively. Gu Bin didn't answer but asked in return, "Do you still remember Miao Ke?"

"remember."

Lin Xiyu had a deep impression of Miao Ke and his wife. Although she hadn't seen them again since, she immediately remembered them.

Miao Ke had been interested in game companies before.

Gu Bin smiled and said, "His words revealed his desire to invest."

Lin Xiyu looked surprised: "His family is in the foreign trade clothing business, why would they want to invest in a game company?"

"Miao Ke did not start from scratch."

To allay her concerns, Gu Bin explained in detail: "There are two brothers. Grandpa Miao let the second brother inherit the family business. He and his elder brother have no management rights and can only live off the dividends."

"Oh, I understand."

Lin Xiyu was quick-witted and understood immediately: "This is another classic feud between wealthy families. He lost in the struggle and was kicked out. He has to find his own way out."

"Although it's not as bad as you described, it's roughly the same."

Gu Bin chuckled and agreed, "In a family like theirs, internal strife is inevitable. In the end, the one who sits in that position will be the most cunning."

He has already lost.

Lin Xiyu's mind raced, and she asked again, "Can you still come up with that much money to invest in Xingyao? After all, 30% of the shares is no small amount; the discount would be at least several hundred million."

"We still need to discuss the specific details of the cooperation with him."

Gu Bin looked apologetic: "I can't spend time with you for a while, I have to go back to Shanghai."

"You go about your business, important matters are more important."

Lin Xiyu was very understanding: "Don't worry about things at home. I'll take good care of Grandma and Rui Rui."

I'm not worried about them.

Gu Bin's eyes were gentle: "Grandma can be full of energy anywhere as long as she can dance. Rui Rui is even more so. He's so happy when he has other children to play with. He's so engrossed in playing that he doesn't even want to go home."

"hehe."

Lin Xiyu chuckled softly: "Kids are just at the age where they play. When we were his age, we were even wilder than him."

Remove the word "们" (men).

Gu Bin chuckled and joked, "It's your wild childhood behavior that's on you, don't include me in that."

Lin Xiyu laughed in exasperation: "Wasn't it you who roasted grasshoppers in the grass when we were kids?"

"Have it?"

Gu Bin retorted, "How come I don't remember?"

Do you need me to help you remember?

Lin Xiyu narrowed her eyes and looked at him threateningly.

"is this necessary?"

Gu Bin's eyes flickered, as if he wanted to brush it off casually.

Of course there are.

Lin Xiyu persisted: "Such a mischievous past must be remembered clearly."

"It's just roasting a few grasshoppers, what's the big deal?"

Gu Bin smiled slyly: "I didn't pick any mulberries, they just fell from the tree."

"Oh, you're laughing at me again."

Lin Xiyu got angry and raised her fist to hit him.

"Stop it, stop it, someone will see."

Gu Bin tried to avoid punishment by using outsiders as a pretext.

"You see outsiders here now?"

Lin Xiyu angrily punched his shoulder: "When you were scratching me, why didn't you try to hide it?"

"I'm innocent!"

Gu Bin teased her deliberately, "When did I prick you? I just mentioned picking mulberries when we were kids."

"You still dare to say that?"

Enraged, Lin Xiyu punched him a few more times.

"Rui Rui, help! Your aunt hit me!"

Gu Bin glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw Rui Rui and a group of children watching the show with great delight. He deliberately pretended to be wronged and begged for mercy with a bitter face.

"Keep pretending, I'll just watch you pretend."

Lin Xiyu could easily see through his little scheme, and she was both annoyed and amused.

I didn't pretend.

Gu Bin continued slyly, "It really hurts. Your arm is all bruised. You're abusing your husband. I want justice."

"Seek justice, my foot!"

Lin Xiyu laughed in exasperation: "I hit you, do you think you can hit me back?"

"Don't dare."

Gu Bin decisively admitted defeat.

"If you don't dare, then just accept it."

Lin Xiyu wanted to punch him again.

“Rui Rui.”

Gu Bin tried to drag his nephew into the mess again: "You wouldn't be so heartless as to watch me get beaten, would you? I'm your own uncle."

"Uh."

Rui Rui was called out again, and she was a little conflicted.

"Rui Rui, have you thought it through?"

Lin Xiyu smiled slyly: "Whether you can play with the kids until ten o'clock tonight depends on your performance."

"I didn't see anything; I went to play somewhere else."

Rui Rui stopped hesitating and made a decisive choice.

"Let's go, let's go."

A group of children followed behind him, running happily away.

Gu Bin: "."

Whose nephew is this, who's so unfair to his uncle?

Can I not take it?

"Hahaha."

Lin Xiyu found it amusing and burst into unrestrained laughter.

-

With the transfer of shares imminent, Gu Bin went to Shanghai the next day to discuss the matter with Miao Ke.

Lin Xiyu also has her own things to do, her schedule is full, and her days are both ordinary and fulfilling.

On a weekend afternoon, after teaching paper cutting to the children at the Children's Palace, she was pleasantly surprised to find Wu Meng sitting on a small stool under the grape trellis, happily waiting for her when she entered the house.

"Xi Yu, at least you're back. I've been waiting for you for over an hour."

Wu Meng is already five months pregnant, her belly is showing, her face looks much rounder than before, and her body has visibly gained weight.

"Mengmeng, when did you arrive?"

Lin Xiyu was overjoyed and quickly walked a few steps to her.

"A little after two o'clock"

Wu Meng stood up from the stool, stretched her legs which had gone numb from sitting, and moved her body a bit.

"Take it easy, don't make any big movements."

Lin Xiyu was terrified, fearing that she might fall.

"fine."

Wu Meng laughed heartily, not caring at all: "My pregnancy is very stable. I can eat and drink well, run and jump around, and I don't have any pregnancy symptoms at all."

"That's so nice!"

Lin Xiyu smiled and chimed in, "You're so lucky. Your baby doesn't even know how to care for his mother yet. He'll definitely be filial to you when he grows up."

"I just don't know if it's a boy or a girl."

Wu Meng was a little conflicted: "The doctor examined me but wouldn't tell me anything, so I'm always feeling uneasy and worried."

Do you want a boy or a girl?

Lin Xiyu's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition welled up inside her.