Although Zhuoyu Group has a market value of more than 50 billion, and Yao Guangting is also the boss of this large group, this does not mean that he really has more than 50 billion in money.
Zhuoyu Group has been listed for a long time, and Yao Guangting's current shareholding in the group is only 37%.
Of course, even so, he is still a billionaire in name only.
It's just that most of his net worth as a billionaire lies in these shares of the company. In addition, his total personal assets certainly do not exceed 1 billion.
And most of this 1 billion is real estate, such as a few houses, shops, etc.
The deposit in his personal account really does not exceed 200 million. Of course, it is impossible to withdraw 200 million in cash at once.
Zhuoyu Group does have so much liquidity on its books, and he has the right to use it, but it can only be used for public use, not for private use, otherwise it would be illegal. After all, he is a joint-stock listed company, not himself.
sole proprietorship.
Unless he borrows money from his own company in his own name and has to pay interest and repay it when due.
In Yao Guangting's expectation, no matter how ruthless Chen Feng was, the asking price would only be 100 million.
As a result, Chen Feng now offered 200 million yuan, which was twice as much as he expected.
This is really like treating him like a fat pig to be slaughtered!
"Boss Chen, can this... be less? I really can't afford so much cash right now."
In the end, Yao Guangting could only plead in a low voice.
Chen Feng was unmoved and sneered: "Think about your son. If he is convicted, the death penalty awaits him. You say your son is innocent, but there are some things that are not true of you.
Those who can get away with it must rely on evidence in everything. Your son has been stolen. Even if he cannot be sentenced to death, he can at least be sentenced to more than ten years. In exchange for your son's avoidance of more than ten years in prison, 200 million yuan
, or even avoid death. Do you think it’s a good deal?”
Yao Guangting was silent.
If you go by what Chen Feng said, spending 200 million to buy his son's life is indeed a good deal.
It's just that this is 200 million! Even if he has a net worth of tens of billions, it still hurts.
"Boss Chen, do you think 100 million is okay? I really can't come up with 200 million in cash in a short time."
There was no other way, Yao Guangting could only request again, with a very humble tone.
Back then, he came from an ordinary family and started as a buyer in a state-owned factory. After more than thirty years of hard work, he achieved his current career and achievements.
Therefore, even though he has a net worth of tens of billions, he is still able to bend and stretch. He will bow his head when he needs to, surrender when he needs to be soft, and plead when he needs to plead. It's not like he has never done this kind of thing before.
Of course, this was mainly because his son's weakness was being taken advantage of, and since it was related to his son's life and death, he had to be humble.
"Boss Yao, you really know how to bargain, just cut it in half." After Chen Feng joked, he said in a deep voice, "I said 200 million, it's 200 million. If you can't get it out in a short time, I'll give you some."
Time, but not more than a month. Don’t tell me that you, a billionaire, can’t come up with 200 million within a month? If you really can’t come up with it, don’t say such big words to my girlfriend before, let alone
Come and harass me and the people around me again.”
When Yao Guangting heard this, he couldn't help but close his eyes, and the hand holding the phone turned white unconsciously. He knew that Chen Feng would not give up the price.
After Yao Guangting took a deep breath, he stopped bargaining with Chen Feng, regained the magnanimity that a billionaire should have, and said in a deep voice: "I can mobilize 200 million in cash for you within a month, but can you guarantee it?
Let my son be acquitted within a week?"
After Chen Feng thought for a while, he said: "If your son is really innocent, he will definitely be cleared of suspicion and released within a week, or it may not even take a week."
Yao Guangting made a quick decision and said: "That's okay. As long as you can get my son off the hook within a week, I will give you 200 million within two weeks."
"Refreshing!" Chen Feng sincerely praised him. This is the boldness that a billionaire should have.
Then Chen Feng chuckled and said: "You don't need to call me this money. In fact, this money is not what I want. As long as you donate the 200 million to the Colorful Childhood Charity Fund when the time comes, it was founded by the famous star Yang Ziying
, the main purpose is to help children who are seriously ill and have no money for treatment. If you donate this money, you can save the lives of many children, which is a great merit. In order to make you feel better, if you donate it, you can use your
Either in your own name or in the name of your company."
Hearing what Chen Feng said, Yao Guangting felt much better immediately.
Originally, if the 200 million were directly transferred to Chen Feng, he would definitely have to pay for it out of his own pocket. But now that Chen Feng said this, he could donate the money to the charity fund in the name of his company, and he would not have to pay out of his own pocket.
Charitable donations made by companies are tax deductible, and can also enhance the brand's social visibility, win public favor, etc.
This is much better than giving the money directly to Chen Feng.
At the same time, Yao Guangting also had to admire Chen Feng's generosity. He actually gave up 200 million yuan. Even if he was a billionaire, it would be difficult to directly donate the 200 million yuan that he could get.
"Boss Chen is really a kind-hearted person, and I feel ashamed. Then I can use the name of our Zhuoyu Group to donate to the charity fund you mentioned. Do you think that's okay?"
"No problem, as long as the money is available."
"Okay, Boss Chen, that's what we've settled on. I hope you can keep your word and rescue my son as soon as possible."
"Well, as long as he is innocent, he will be released soon."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you."
"Then let's just say it, just wait for the news. Goodbye."
"goodbye."
After the matter was settled, the two quickly hung up the phone.
Chen Feng couldn't help but have a smile on his face. This was 200 million. Even though he now regarded money as dirt, he knew that so much money could do a lot of things.
Of course, he was happy to have so much money to do charity to help children in need.
More importantly, this money was obtained from Yao Guanyu and his father.
Spending other people's money to do good deeds is the most satisfying thing.
After Yao Guangting hung up the phone, his expression darkened.
Although he can use the company's account for the 200 million and save him a lot of money without having to pay for it alone, he is the boss of Zhuoyu Group after all, and he is the one who has the biggest problem.
In addition, this time was actually Chen Feng's blackmail against him.
And with so much money, it's strange that he can be in a good mood.
He sat on the sofa in the hotel suite and pondered for a while before his ugly expression softened slightly.
Then, he took out his cell phone and called his secretary.
His secretary has been with him for more than ten years. He is best at dealing with all kinds of people and has strong public relations skills.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to get started in Xiuzhou, a place he was not familiar with this time. It was precisely because of the help of this secretary that he made several "friends" here so quickly.
That's how I got through Chen Feng's relationship.
"How's it going with you over there?"
Yao Guangting asked in a calm tone, but there was some expectation in his heart.
In the morning, he sent his secretary to the relevant departments to inquire about his son and try to find some ways.
The secretary quickly replied: "The situation is not optimistic. The police have not yet found the real source of this batch of white noodles. From the hotel parking lot to other parking lots, wherever the car stayed in Xiuzhou these two days, as long as
Those who had surveillance were called by the police, but none were found. Now the Xiuzhou police suspect that this batch of white noodles may have flowed in from outside the city, and are contacting our police in Yuezhou to assist in the investigation."
Yao Guangting couldn't help but frown after hearing this: "Did these batches of white noodles be stuffed into a car when they were in Yuezhou?"
The secretary reminded: "It is possible. However, it is also possible that someone was stuffed in on the way from Yuezhou to Xiuzhou."
Yao Guangting frowned and said, "They came here via the expressway. Apart from stopping at the expressway service station along the way, they probably didn't make any stops."
The secretary discussed the matter and said: "The road from Yuezhou to Xiuzhou is more than 500 kilometers. If they want to, they can temporarily get off the highway halfway."
Yao Guangting asked back: "Do you think they might have gotten off the highway midway?"
The secretary hesitated slightly and said: "Although this possibility is small, it does exist. If Mr. Yu is really innocent, we'd better remind him to cooperate with the police investigation as much as possible."
"Xiaoyu is not stupid, he must know this."
"How about I try to see him and give him a few words in person," the secretary suggested.
"Is there any way you can see him?" Yao Guangting asked.
"Of course, we have hired a lawyer, and I have now established a relationship with a section chief here. As long as the other party is a little accommodating and I act as the lawyer's assistant, I can meet Mr. Yu."
"Okay, go and tell him. Try to recall the place and time where drugs may have been hidden in this car, and then tell the police immediately."
"Well, I understand."
"Then I'll wait for the good news from you."
…
After hanging up the phone with his secretary, he walked back and forth in the room with his cell phone for a while, and then called Cai Zhixin again.
"Boss Yao, what do you say?" Cai Zhixin asked lazily.
Yao Guangting pretended to be happy and said: "Boss Cai, it's like this. Chen Feng has agreed to help, thanks to your suggestion. It seems that those two women are still very influential in his department."
"He really agreed to help you?" Cai Zhixin was a little surprised.
"Yes, he agreed. Of course, he said that he would only help if my son was innocent. In addition, he asked for 200 million in hard work fees."
"What? Two hundred million?" Tsai Chi-xin couldn't help but exclaimed.
Although he was not short of money, for such a thing, Yao Guangting suddenly offered 200 million, which really shocked him.
Yao Guangting sighed lightly and said: "This money is a little too much, but for my son, I can only pay it. Oh, by the way, Chen Feng meant that I should donate this money to the Colorful Childhood Charity Fund," he said
It was founded by the big star Yang Ziying, did you know?"
When Cai Zhixin heard the news, he couldn't help but open his mouth slightly, but this time he didn't scream out in surprise, he just asked angrily: "Did my brother mean to donate all the 200 million?"
"Yes, he donated everything to this charity fund. He is really generous. But, does this charity fund have any meaning?"
There are many people who use charity funds to launder money abroad. Although this kind of thing is almost extinct in China, it can't be said that it doesn't exist at all. He still needs to ask clearly.
At the same time, of course, I also want to know more inside information about Chen Feng from Cai Zhixin. For example, Chen Feng designated him to donate money to Yang Ziying's charity fund this time, which shows that Chen Feng and Yang Ziying have a close relationship.
Otherwise, if you put yourself in your shoes, would you donate so much money to a charity fund without seeking fame or fortune?
"What do you think about Yang Ziying's charity fund? I also know that this foundation did not accept external donations before, just to avoid unnecessary trouble. But recently, this charity fund has slowly begun to accept external donations.
Yes, but the donors are strictly reviewed, and they are not accepted just because you donate money. As far as I know, they are all close friends with Yang Ziying, and most of them are people in the entertainment industry."
"Then her charity foundation is really doing good things?"
"Of course, otherwise do you think they are doing fake charity or money laundering? Yang Ziying's charity foundation is a real charity. Although it has only been established for a short time, it has already saved the lives of many children. I still think about this.
I admire her very much. My brother has a good relationship with her and knows that she is indeed doing charity sincerely, so of course he supports her very much."
"Then his relationship with the big star Yang Ziying is a little too good, isn't it? This is 200 million, and he gave it to him as soon as he said it would."
"Hey! Do you think 200 million is a lot? My brother really wants to make money. Believe it or not, he can earn so much in a day or two. He is no longer interested in money. At most, he is only interested in beautiful women.
"
"You can earn so much in one or two days? Isn't it possible? You can't even rob a bank that fast." Yao Guangting expressed doubts.
"Believe it or not, it's a fact. Many businesses and investments in the world are more profitable than robbing banks."
"This is true, such as stock trading and gambling. If you bet correctly, you can indeed make a lot of money."
"...Okay, are you calling me this time just to tell me about this?"
"I mainly want to tell you that what I said before is true. As long as Chen Feng can help my son get out of trouble quickly this time, the benefits I promised you will not be less."
Cai Zhixin liked hearing this and immediately said with a smile: "I believe in your integrity. After all, you will give 200 million to my brother by then, so my little money will mean nothing."
"Haha, that's what happened." Yao Guangting smiled and then asked, "How sure do you think Boss Chen Feng and Chen are that he can save my son this time?"
Cai Zhixin said with a smile: "If your son is really innocent, my brother will 100% be able to rescue him, and it should be very fast."
Yao Guangting's eyes lit up and he immediately asked: "Does your brother have any very powerful connections?"
"Haha, I'm not very clear about this."
Cai Zhixin is not stupid. Even if he knew Chen Feng's mysterious background and backing, he would not tell others easily, let alone that he doesn't know it at all now.
"You don't know why you said it so absolutely just now?"
"Because there have been many examples before that have proven how powerful my brother is. So, just relax, maybe your son will be released tomorrow, or even tonight."