Chapter 375

Chapter 375: Zhang Liang’s Strategy

Do you really think money is that easy to borrow?

“I have three million myself. If I borrow twenty-seven million from friends, that adds up to thirty million. Dad, you can use it whenever you want and pay me back whenever,” Lin Mo said to the two who remained half-believing him. When it came to family, he was absolutely resolute.

“What? How can I use your money? You haven’t done anything illegal, have you?” Lin Yuanfang’s face flushed red. He had no idea when his son had accumulated such a fortune; it was completely unexpected.

Previously, his wife Yang Lian mentioned wanting to use Lin Mo’s house to get a loan for investments. Now, with three million in hand, it was hard to believe. It seemed like Yang Lian’s idea was no joke. Even if that small house could be mortgaged for a million, there was no way it could earn double in just half a year.

“Dad, stop overthinking it! The money comes fast, even if it means killing, setting fires, or robbing legally!” Lin Mo brushed aside his father’s concerns and walked over to the computer at the big desk. He booted it up and plugged his watch into the USB port.

Gold Coin had a habit of monopolizing all of Lin Mo’s electronic devices, leaving Lin Mo using Gold Coin-brand products for everything.

Killing, arson, and robbery might be his dad’s assumptions as a way to comfort himself, but Lin Mo wasn’t lying. Once a fighter jet took off, it was a matter of capturing or robbing whoever crossed their path. If someone didn’t comply, they could just use the cannon or missiles. He wondered how many people had fallen to his hand.

Even Americans hadn’t escaped Lin Mo’s clutches, losing several important pieces of equipment to him. It was truly a crying shame; there had never been a pilot as ruthless as him.

“Old Lin, what does your son do?” Wei Yunan couldn’t help but ask. Lin Yuanfang’s son had quite the attitude, and from the looks of him opening the computer preparing to make a transfer, it didn’t seem like a joke.

“He’s in the military. Why does that matter to you? Take the money and get lost as far as you can!”

Lin Yuanfang said with irritation, watching as his son accessed the online banking interface, where a staggering thirty-three million showed in the balance. It truly wasn’t fake.

Wei Yunan felt a tightening in his chest and forced a few awkward laughs. Lin Yuanfang’s son was probably part of some strong national agency, instantly placing him in the category of people not to provoke. His earlier aggressive attitude quickly disappeared without a trace.

Lin Yuanfang had no choice but to sheepishly hand over his business card, which had the bank account number of the Expedition Automobile Sales Company on the back.

He was left with no alternative but to swallow his pride. Even without Wei Yunan pulling the rug out from under him, the company could only last a couple of weeks at most. Right now, he had to save face and use his son’s money to pull through, otherwise where would he find the funds?

He really didn’t want to see his partner, who had sabotaged him at such a critical moment, for even another minute.

The speed of the cash transfer was incredibly fast. The more money transferred, the quicker it moved, and once it exceeded five hundred thousand, the bank system automatically routed it into a real-time large transaction channel.

Soon after, Lin Yuanfang’s phone rang within five seconds, with a text message from the bank confirming the deposit. Thirty million in cash—the full amount—had been transferred from his personal account to the Expedition Automobile Sales Company’s account.

Hmph! Lin Yuanfang scoffed, snatching the documents from Wei Yunan’s hand. He pulled out a pen, glanced over the papers quickly, and signed his name. Then, he took out his personal seal and stamped it down.

With thirty million cash coming in like a timely rain, let alone Wei Yunan’s withdrawal, even the bank loans wouldn’t be an issue now.

“Alright, are you satisfied now? You can leave.”

Lin Yuanfang glared and pushed the withdrawal documents back to Wei Yunan, leaving the rest of the procedures to be handled by the finance and legal teams.

“What?!”

Lin Yuanfang’s unexpected smoothness left Wei Yunan completely deflated, his earlier fierce attitude replaced with awkwardness. His face flushed as if Lin Yuanfang might suddenly change his mind; he quickly snatched back the documents and stuffed them into his briefcase. Rubbing his hands nervously, he said to Lin Mo, “Young Master Lin, you truly are a remarkable person! Would you be interested in getting into real estate with me? The properties I have in Huzhou are all top-notch locations and layouts. Once we get through this tough time, they’ll definitely sell well.”

Having gained a little, Wei Yunan’s mindset now reflected the old saying: “When you have something, you always want more.” With just one phone call, he effortlessly received thirty million—what kind of connections did he have? This couldn’t be described with just “rich.”

If he could draw in such a heavy investor, he wouldn’t just escape his troubles; he could also reclaim some funds. Once the economy improved, he might only lose a bit, but at least he could stay afloat for now.

“Get out! Stop bringing up your real estate! My son won’t help you!” Lin Yuanfang snapped, seeing right through his former partner’s intentions. He turned to Lin Mo and said, “Ignore him. That’s definitely a bottomless pit. Don’t worry, son—when it comes to family, we keep track. I’ll write a loan agreement for you, and you can pay me back the thirty million before the end of the year.”

With his briefcase in hand, Wei Yunan hurried toward the finance room, needing to withdraw the money quickly. Otherwise, the bank would soon start seizing his properties. If forced to auction in court, it would surely be sold at a price far below its worth. A greedy buyer might even cheat him and sell it for next to nothing.

“Whatever! Just don’t stress too much!” Lin Mo said dismissively. He was confident he could get money quickly again—if worse came to worst, he could just rob someone else. It wasn’t like it was his first time.

“Alright, let’s go out for dinner tonight! Bring Qi Fei along. Heh heh, Dad thinks you two would make a good couple.” Lin Yuanfang felt a wave of relief wash over him. The shadow that had loomed over him for months finally dissolved, allowing him to finally get a good night’s sleep.

“Let’s see about that! You’re thinking too much!” Lin Mo shook his head. Why did the elders always seem to want to talk about marriage?

For a moment, Lin Mo finally understood Qi Fei’s feelings when she complained to him.

Not long after, Qi Fei returned after trying out several high-end models. She was very satisfied and without much hesitation, she made a decision, pulling out her bank card to pay. The paperwork for buying the car and the new car insurance didn’t take long either. She got the temporary license plates and scheduled a time to get the car waxed.

After filling up the gas tank, Qi Fei eagerly drove the new car onto the road. Lin Mo really did her a big favor; she had checked the prices online through her phone and saved over a hundred thousand with the deal she got today.

“Hey! Lin Mo, want to come over for dinner tonight?”

With her foot lightly pressing the gas pedal, the car’s powerful response delighted Qi Fei. Last time, this guy took her for a ride, but this time, she was bringing him back. However, she still didn’t get to see that handsome luxury sports car, which was a bit of a pity.

“Dinner?” Mentioning it gave Lin Mo a headache. He had just returned to Hangzhou, and now he had to deal with dinner invitations. His biological father Lin Yuanfang wanted to take him out, and his biological mother He Yuejiao was also waiting for him. When had eating become a task?

Qi Fei had already treated him to lunch; now she wanted him to come over for dinner. What was going on? Why hadn’t she invited him before?

“Of course, are you coming or not?” Qi Fei shot him a look.

“Since when did you decide to invite me over for dinner?” Lin Mo voiced his confusion.

“Just come! No need for all this chatter!”

“……”

The atmosphere in the car fell silent. After a moment, Qi Fei softly spoke, “I have a favor to ask. Can you pretend to be my boyfriend for a bit?”

“……Huh? Why?” Lin Mo looked surprised.

“Come on! Why are you asking so many questions? My family won’t stop pushing me; they keep trying to set me up with this person and that one. It’s so annoying! I just need you to help me out and stop making excuses. Why can’t you understand?”

Qi Fei angrily pounded the steering wheel.

The BMW X5 weaved left and right on the road, the daring maneuvers rivaling Lin Mo’s own tactical movements.

Fortunately, there weren’t many cars on the road; otherwise, an accident would be inevitable.

The beautiful girl’s complaints came rapidly, forming a barrage that left Lin Mo dizzy.

“Alright, alright.”

Lin Mo thought that pretending for a bit wouldn’t take long. He decided to help her out and added, “Should I buy something for your parents?”

No matter the reason, he couldn’t show up empty-handed.

“Don’t worry about what to buy; I’ll handle that. Do you have some formal clothes? You can’t show up in those casual clothes.”

“Only tactical armor!”

“Tactical armor? @#$%&”

Qi Fei was stunned. She finally remembered that the guy next to her was involved in a line of work that dealt with severe actions.

“Fine, fine, I admit defeat! No armor! You’re going to dinner, not to battle! I really don’t understand why a pilot would need armor. You think you’re an astronaut? I’ll take you shopping for clothes, and I’ll pay for it as a thank-you for helping me.”

Qi Fei interpreted Lin Mo’s mention of armor as some type of bulletproof gear or riot suit, maybe some special equipment, but there was plenty of that in riot police units.

At the Armani store located in the city center, Lin Mo emerged from the fitting room in a European-style, retro minimalist suit.

“Wow, not bad! It really fits you,” Qi Fei exclaimed, brightening up. Despite his military buzz cut, Lin Mo exuded an indescribable charm.

“Isn’t this suit a bit too expensive?” Lin Mo asked, examining the tag on the sleeve. He usually didn’t spend much money, but when he did, he went all out. The price tag seemed to surpass his monthly allowance.