Without even glancing at the documents, General Manager Shi said, "Oh, Xia, right? So young and promising. Our company is indeed experiencing some cash flow difficulties lately regarding this account. Could you grant us a few more months? We'll definitely pay you back as soon as we receive payment!"
"Mr. Shi, you said the same thing to another colleague of ours last month." Xia He took a deep breath. "According to the contract, we should take legal action if it's three months overdue. The company sent me here this time hoping to have a clear repayment plan."
Mr. Shi's smile gradually faded. He leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table. "Xia, you just graduated, right? There are some things you don't understand. In business, it's about give and take. The Su family might have opportunities to cooperate with us again in the future, so why be so serious?"
"This isn't about being pedantic; it's about following the contract," Xia He insisted.
Mr. Shi's face darkened, and he suddenly raised his voice: "I said, we have no money right now! Don't you understand?"
The thugs at the door took two steps forward at the opportune moment, looking menacing.
Xia He was so startled that she dropped the pen in her hand.
At this moment, Ye Heng, who had been silent all along, bent down to pick up the pen, gently placed it on the table, and then calmly looked at President Shi: "President Shi, we're not here to argue today. Five million yuan is no small sum, and the Su family can't wait indefinitely. Give me a definite answer: when can you repay it?"
Mr. Shi squinted at Ye Heng: "And who are you?"
"Ye Heng, from the Su family," Ye Heng replied briefly.
"Ha, the Su family really has no one left, sending two youngsters to collect debts." President Shi sneered disdainfully and lit a cigar.
His gaze lingered on Xia He's face, his eyes flashing.
"Actually, it's tough working at the provincial hospital these days, as everyone knows. Our company can't even pay salaries, and we can't collect any of the outstanding debts."
"Here's what we'll do. There's a dinner party tonight, and some of the bosses there are the ones who owe our company money. If they pay me back, I can pay you back."
"How about this Xia comes to the dinner party tonight? They'll give me the money, and I'll pay them back immediately!"
Xia He paused for a moment, then became interested.
Before she could speak, Ye Heng immediately sneered, "You've got a good plan, haven't you? What kind of bullshit dinner party is this? Tonight, you'll definitely say that Xia He should drink with them, and as long as they're happy, the money will come through."
"Get Xia He drunk, drink glass after glass, then take her to bed."
"Then take off your clothes, take photos and videos, and control her for the rest of your life?"
Upon hearing this, Xia He turned pale. If this really happened, her life would be ruined!
She almost believed what this Mr. Shi said.
No wonder, no wonder this person wasn't as difficult to talk to as rumored after they came in.
So it turns out they were trying to set her up!
If he were really that easy to talk to, how could the company not be able to collect its debts?
Mr. Shi's expression changed instantly, and he could hardly hide his anger.
Ye Heng's words were perfectly accurate, revealing his plan flawlessly.
When Xia He entered the door, he decided that he would make this pure and beautiful girl his lover and control her for the rest of his life.
So he put on a friendly face, trying to lure her into his trap.
This trick has always worked, and it's specifically designed to deceive these naive college students.
He had been observing Xia He's expression. She was clearly tempted and almost took the bait, but this despicable man had exposed her!
Xia He also understood everything. She was both angry and afraid, but she dared not lash out because of President Shi's power.
"Mr. Shi, give up. I'm not going to this dinner."
Seeing Xia He's submissive demeanor, Mr. Shi knew that there was no point in continuing to pretend, so he dropped the pretense and said:
"Fine, since you insist on a straight answer, I'll give you one—I have the money, but I don't want to pay it back. If the Su family has the guts, go ahead and sue me. Let's see how long it takes for the court to issue a judgment and how difficult it is to enforce it."
He exhaled a smoke ring, his smile turning sinister: "Let me tell you, I have connections in Jinling, in both the legitimate and underworld circles. That kid who came to collect debts before, he's still in the hospital, right? I advise you to be smart and get lost, or else..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but it was full of threat.
Xia He's face turned pale, and she looked to Ye Heng for help.
Ye Heng suddenly laughed, a cold glint in his eyes: "I understand what President Shi means. It's about being a rogue, isn't it?"
Mr. Shi's expression changed: "What did you say?"
"I said," Ye Heng slowly stood up, "you're being a scoundrel."
"What? You want to get out lying down too!" Boss Shi sneered.
Xia He quickly tugged at Ye Heng's hand and advised, "Ye Heng, we can't beat him. Don't act rashly!"
She was already very grateful that Ye Heng was willing to come with her to collect the debts, and she didn't want anything to happen to Ye Heng because of it.
Ye Heng stared at Boss Shi, who was sitting in the boss's chair, his eyes as cold as knives.
Mr. Shi felt a chill run down his spine under that gaze, but forced a cold laugh: "What are you looking at? Get out of here!"
"The Su family will definitely settle this score." Ye Heng said each word clearly, his voice not loud, but it clearly reached President Shi's ears.
After saying that, he turned around and left the office with Xia He.
After the door closed, the two tattooed henchmen who had been guarding the entrance walked in, looking puzzled. "Mr. Shi, that kid is so arrogant, why didn't you let us break his arms and legs just now? Didn't we handle that intern from the Su family pretty well last time?"
Mr. Shi lit another cigar, took a puff, and slowly exhaled smoke: "Last time, we took action to give the Su family a warning, to let them know we're not to be trifled with. But the Su family is a large corporation after all. If we really push them too far, they'll completely break off relations, and we'll be in trouble too. This time, breaking the legs of the person they sent in public is a complete declaration of war. It's not worth it for such a petty act of pride."
He paused, a sly glint in his eyes, "You think I'm stupid for building this company? Scaring them away and defaulting on our debts is what's best for us."
Outside the company building, the sunlight was a bit too bright.
Xia He lowered her head, her mood dejected: "I'm sorry, Ye Heng, I made you come all this way for nothing, and I almost put you in danger..."
Ye Heng looked at her and smiled instead: "It's okay, I'm fine, aren't I? It's already very brave of you to make up your mind to come here."
Hearing him say that made Xia He feel a little better.
Although she didn't get the money back, Ye Heng was fortunate that she wasn't injured like her colleague from last time.
She looked up, smiled, and said, "Anyway, thank you for keeping me company. It's almost lunchtime, let me treat you to lunch as a way of thanking you."
"Okay." Ye Heng readily agreed, then touched his pocket and pretended to realize something.
"Oh dear, I think I left something at that company. I need to go back and get it. Wait here for me, I'll be right back."
Xia He paused for a moment, trying hard to recall: "Things? I didn't see you take anything in... Shall I go up with you?"
"No need, no need!" Ye Heng quickly waved his hand.
"You saw those people inside just now. It's not safe for a girl like you to go in alone. I'll go by myself, grab it, and come right back down. You just wait here and don't wander off."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked quickly back to the office building without waiting for Xia He to say anything more.
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