Lin Jinsheng laughed heartily, "Two years ago, a fortune teller said I would have a son. I didn't believe him, but it seems he was spot on!"
He raised his wine glass, "Ye Tian, Uncle toasts you!"
Zhu Yuting snatched the glass away, "No more drinking."
Lin Jinsheng thought of something and slapped his forehead, "No drinking, no drinking!"
Lin Ziyi suddenly winked at Ye Tian. Ye Tian had no choice but to put down his chopsticks and follow Lin Ziyi to her room.
Seeing the two leave, Zhu Yuting pursed her lips and smiled, "Ziyi wants to have a private chat with Ye Tian."
Lin Jinsheng said, "She's worried about the risks of you having a child."
Zhu Yuting was silent for a few seconds, "Even if there are risks, I want to try! For years, I've been looked down upon by those two families. I've had enough. I must win back some pride for you, Jinsheng!"
Arriving in the room, Lin Ziyi sighed softly, "Brother Tian, if my mother has a child, will she really be alright?"
Ye Tian smiled, "Don't you trust me yet?"
Lin Ziyi sighed softly, "Of course I trust you, but... what if she still has a daughter? Wouldn't she have to keep trying? A woman giving birth once is like going through life and death. I'm worried..."
Ye Tian pinched her nose, "Don't worry. I'll adjust your uncle's body and pass on some methods to him. That way, Auntie will surely give you a younger brother."
Lin Ziyi's beautiful eyes widened, "You can do that?"
Ye Tian replied, "It's not a difficult matter."
Lin Ziyi thought for a moment, "If my eldest uncle and the others find out about this, my family might not have peace."
Ye Tian said, "I promised the old lady two conditions last time, and I've completed one. Next, I need to complete the bridge and highway project."
Lin Ziyi asked, "Brother Tian, are you confident?"
Ye Tian replied, "It shouldn't be difficult. And even if I don't get it, I can take on other projects."
Lin Ziyi hugged him sweetly, "Brother Tian, you're amazing."
Just then, there was a commotion outside. Judging by the voices, it sounded like their eldest sister Lin Ni and brother-in-law Zhang Weiguang had arrived.
Ye Tian and Lin Ziyi left the room and saw Zhang Weiguang excitedly talking to Lin Jinsheng.
"Dad, once we secure this project, we'll make at least twenty million!"
Lin Jinsheng looked very tempted. He asked, "Weiguang, is it reliable?"
Zhang Weiguang patted his chest, "Dad, don't you trust me? The boss is an old friend of my father's, and the project funds will definitely be in order. It's just that we'll need to front some of the initial costs. They'll settle the payment with us once the project is completed."
Lin Jinsheng said, "This isn't according to regulations. Shouldn't the other party give us at least thirty percent of the project funds first?"
Zhang Weiguang laughed, "Dad, precisely because of the large upfront payment, others are hesitant to take it. We're different. We know the situation thoroughly and can definitely do it!"
Lin Jinsheng was still hesitant. He had been in the construction business for many years and knew how difficult it was to collect payments. If they got stuck, they might even go bankrupt.
Lin Ziyi couldn't help but ask, "Dad, what project is it?"
Seeing Ye Tian present, Zhang Weiguang's expression became a little unnatural. He coughed and said, "Ziyi, it's like this. An old friend of my father's is developing a large residential complex. We can handle the projects for the building's exterior walls, doors, windows, and landscaping."
Lin Ziyi asked, "You mentioned earlier that they want us to cover all the upfront costs?"
Zhang Weiguang replied, "That's right. But Ziyi, don't worry, Boss Liu is a person who can absolutely be trusted."
Lin Ziyi said, "Dad, aren't our current projects still ongoing? I think it's better not to be too greedy and finish the projects we have first."
Lin Jinsheng agreed, "Ziyi is right. Weiguang, I don't have the energy right now, and besides, the upfront payment would be tens of millions at least. I don't have that much money on hand."
Zhang Weiguang smiled, "I've already thought of a solution for Dad. I know a friend who can lend us some money, with an annual interest rate of fifteen percent."
Borrowing money was very difficult in those days. Hearing that someone could provide a loan, Lin Jinsheng's heart stirred, "How much can the other party lend?"