Young Master in Flower City

Five o'clock in the afternoon.

"President Ye, I'm sorry, the bank is short on cash today, we really can't lend to you!"

"President Ye, I'm sorry, recently our cash reserves are not too high, we absolutely don't have ten billion. If you don't mind, we can loan you one billion first!"

"President Ye, we're truly sorry, the bank originally had ten billion in cash, but it was already borrowed by other companies before you came, so we're really sorry!"

"..."

On the way home, Ye Qingcheng's mind replayed the responses from all the major banks in Celestial Capital over and over again. No matter what excuses they gave, not a single bank was willing to lend her money, which irritated her greatly. However, what could she do? The money belonged to them.

This time, Ye Qingcheng truly realized the terror of Fengxing International, as if it were really as dominating as Tianyu International, capable of covering the sky with one hand.

To know, in everyday life, whenever she, Ye Qingcheng, visited any major bank, she was treated like a god. However, today, she was rejected by all major banks.

Without a loan, Qingcheng International would have no money, and it would be impossible to auction off the Great Ao land. As such, Qingcheng International wouldn't last half a month before following in the footsteps of Zhenhua and the Gao Group, disappearing from Celestial Capital's ground.

In terms of experience, Ye Qingcheng had weathered many storms, but this time, she felt Qingcheng International was truly going to collapse, unless a miracle happened. But where would a miracle come from? In Celestial Capital, who else but Tianyu International could help her?

But the last time, she had already visited Gao Shaoyang and was rejected unless Qingcheng International became a branch under Tianyu, only then would they help her. But wouldn't that mean Qingcheng International would be nominally extinct, indistinguishable from bankruptcy?

Of course, if it truly came to that, Ye Qingcheng might make such a decision, but not now, because Qingcheng International hadn't reached that point yet.

Central Manor.

Central Manor is the most luxurious residential area in Celestial Capital, an area with green hills and clear waters, fresh air, and serene beauty.

Ye Qingcheng parked the car in the dedicated garage, then walked towards a villa. As she reached the door, the door sensor rang with a 'ding', and the lock automatically opened.

However, she saw a rather robust middle-aged man sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper, which stunned Ye Qingcheng.

She was surprised. Since she purchased this villa, Ye Tianhao had never stepped foot inside. Of course, this was naturally due to their poor father-daughter relationship.

Now, with Ye Tianhao suddenly arriving, Ye Qingcheng felt a bit panicked. Had her father already heard about the issues at Qingcheng International? That's impossible, hadn't those shareholders promised not to tell her father about this?

After a long while, Ye Qingcheng finally spoke, "Why are you here?"

"This is my daughter's new home, can't a father come by to have a look?" Ye Tianhao put down the newspaper in his hand, his sharp gaze lifted to focus on Ye Qingcheng, continuing, "Qingcheng, how long were you planning to keep this from me?"

"Keep what from you?"

Ye Qingcheng's tone wasn't good, especially when she thought about the lecherous tone of Guan Zhongyuan on the phone that morning, which made her extremely angry. This marriage was arranged by Ye Tianhao, and he claimed it was a match made in heaven. But with such a sleazy voice, is it really a match made in heaven?

Hearing this, Ye Tianhao wasn't upset. He continued, "Are you facing difficulties?"

"What difficulties!" Ye Qingcheng pretended to be ignorant.

"Still trying to deceive me?" Ye Tianhao handed the newspaper in his hand to Ye Qingcheng, continuing, "This is today's evening news, take a look for yourself!"

Ye Qingcheng took the newspaper and was utterly stunned. The headline was an announcement declaring that Qingcheng International would go bankrupt in a month, a statement personally made by the president of Fengxing International.

"Still want to find an excuse?" Seeing Ye Qingcheng's trembling hands, Ye Tianhao continued, "Does Fengxing International have a grudge against Qingcheng International?"

Ye Tianhao, after all, was a prominent figure in the business world. Ever since Fengxing International was established in Celestial Capital, it had been targeting Qingcheng International. How could he not see the signs?

"I don't know!" Ye Qingcheng shook her head.

"Do you know who the president of Fengxing International is?"

"I also don't know!"

"..." Upon hearing this, Ye Tianhao was stunned, and only after a long while did he speak, "Qingcheng, Qingcheng, I have really overestimated you. Qingcheng International is nearly bankrupt, and you still don't know who your opponent is? Your capability is truly great!"

Ye Tianhao really couldn't understand when the usually competent Ye Qingcheng became so foolish. People were almost bringing down Qingcheng International, and yet she didn't know the identity of the other party. This was simply unbelievable.

"Do you want to take over the company?" Ye Qingcheng changed the topic.

"That's what I've decided!"

"No…" Ye Qingcheng shook her head, "If Qingcheng International hadn't come across such matters, I would have no objections if you took over the company, but not now!"

"Why?" Ye Tianhao asked.

"Because Qingcheng International is failing in my hands!" Ye Qingcheng's eyes showed a resolute expression. If Qingcheng International collapsed in her hands, it should also rise in her hands. This was her obsession. She continued, "You should go back, I'm tired!"

After saying this, Ye Qingcheng changed shoes and walked upstairs, leaving Ye Tianhao bewildered. Her temper was still as stubborn as ever, just like her mother.

Although thinking this, seeing Ye Qingcheng's haggard face, Ye Tianhao felt a pang of heartache. After all, Ye Qingcheng was his only daughter.

"Wang Ma!" Ye Tianhao called out.

"Master!" A middle-aged woman came to the living room, and Ye Tianhao continued, "When Miss wakes up, help her make a bowl of bird's nest soup!"

"Okay!" Wang Ma nodded.

Ye Tianhao sighed. At this critical moment, it wasn't appropriate to bring up the issue of Ye Qingcheng's fiancé, given that Ye Qingcheng was already exhausted enough.

With that thought, Ye Tianhao stepped out of the villa.

...

Five thirty in the afternoon.

At this moment, Xiao Tianyu took a piece of paper out of his pocket. This paper was handed to him by Jiang Ya yesterday after work, containing Jiang Ya's home address.

According to Jiang Ya, it was because Xiao Tianyu had paid to have Jiang Ya's mother's cancer treated, so Jiang Ya's mother was making this meal to express gratitude to Xiao Tianyu. Since Xiao Tianyu had already agreed, he naturally had to go.

So, he hailed a taxi and handed the address on the paper to the driver.

...

Hengjiang Garden.

Hengjiang Garden was located in the south of Celestial City, a rather remote area, and its residential buildings were quite old, clearly aged, and some parts were even in disrepair, with the paint on the walls peeling off.

Inside a regular residential building.

"Xiaoya, it's already five-thirty, why hasn't Tianyu arrived yet? Go have a look!" At this moment, a middle-aged woman's voice came from the kitchen. Jiang Ya nodded, "Oh!"

Knock knock~

However, just as Jiang Ya was about to open the door, there was a knocking sound, and Jiang Ya was suddenly taken aback, what a coincidence?

So Jiang Ya opened the door, only to be stunned by the guest outside: "Luo Bing?"