After all, she was their darling daughter, whom they had doted on for so many years.
Even though they held resentment towards Ming Zhi Rou in their hearts,
Upon seeing Ming Zhi Rou's frail and delicate appearance,
Mother Ming couldn't help but feel a pang of concern. "What's wrong with you? Where have you been these past few days?"
"Rou'er," Ming Ting Xu and Ming Xiu Jin also walked over.
Looking at Ming Zhi Rou, who was swaying precariously as if she would collapse at any moment with a gust of wind, they finally sighed and reached out to pat her head. "How did you get yourself into this state?"
Ming Zhi Rou's eyes turned red, tears streaming down her face. With a choked voice, she cried out, "Mom, Eldest Brother, Third Brother..."
"What are you crying for?!"
Father Ming's temper flared upon seeing Ming Zhi Rou. He snapped coldly, "You still have the nerve to return? Do you know how badly you've ruined the family? One hundred million, you expect to pay that back? How can you pay it back? You couldn't afford it even if you paid with your life!"
Scolded, Ming Zhi Rou shrunk behind her eldest brother. "I... I can pay it back myself."
She bit her lower lip, her pale face devoid of any color. Her voice was choked, yet remarkably clear. "I know that Dad and Eldest Brother have been extremely troubled and unable to resolve the issues concerning the Ming Corporation recently."
"Therefore... I specifically traveled far and wide, wanting to contribute my part to the Ming family."
"I know that because of Ming Zheng, both Mom and Dad, and my brothers, have had many harsh words for me... But I swear to you, from beginning to end, my intentions were always for your sake..."
Father Ming, impatient to hear her words, interrupted her directly. "Get to the point! How exactly do you plan to compensate that one hundred million?"
He no longer cared about Ming Zhi Rou's other misdeeds.
If Ming Zhi Rou could produce one hundred million,
At least...
It could help the Ming Corporation weather the storm for a while.
As for the so-called compensation,
He didn't take it to heart at all.
Since Ming Zhi Rou had reappeared, at worst, they could send her to court later, have her jailed, and make her pay for her wrongdoings.
Ming Zhi Rou raised her hand and wiped her tears, concealing the fleeting coldness in her eyes.
When she looked up again, her pale face appeared even more pitiful.
"I have found an opportunity to save the Ming family."
Ming Zhi Rou looked seriously at Father Ming. "The Ming Corporation's biggest problem right now is the lack of funds."
"And to secure funds, the Ming family must first present technology to gain credibility for the Ming Corporation, thus attracting investors."
Father Ming was naturally well aware of this point.
But the problem was,
Without money, where would the technology come from?
Without technology, where would the money come from?
It was a vicious cycle.
Father Ming furrowed his brows, his patience seemingly running thin with Ming Zhi Rou's words.
Ming Zhi Rou quickly said, "I've been trying this method these past few days, so... the day before yesterday, I specifically approached Young Master Wang."
She took out her phone, operated it for a moment, and then turned the screen towards Father Ming. "The Wang family is one of the four great families, with profound heritage, excelling in cultivation, power, and wealth.
"And the Wang family and our Ming Corporation have many projects that... actually overlap."
"However, previously, the Ming Corporation had the backing of Zhen Tu and Zheng Rong, two major corporations that provided us with capital and connected us with many people for the research and development of new technologies and products. Therefore, we had sufficient confidence and capability to contend with the Wang family."
On Ming Zhi Rou's phone were all the data she had investigated regarding the Ming Corporation and the Wang family over the past year.
Father Ming snatched her phone, magnified the data, and looked at it carefully. "So, what does this have to do with you being able to come up with one hundred million in compensation?"
Ming Zhi Rou's eyes were full of sincerity as she continued earnestly, "Because all companies now know that the Ming Corporation has lost the investment from Zheng Rong and Zhen Tu. Those who previously cooperated with the Ming Corporation will naturally choose the Wang family and abandon the Ming Corporation."
Ming Zhi Rou's words caused Father Ming's expression to turn ashen, bit by bit.
Ming Zhi Rou added, "This is reality. Therefore... if we want to succeed, we cannot continue to act in the conventional upright manner."
This statement caused Ming Ting Xu to frown slightly.
His eyes, which shone with intelligence, fixed on Ming Zhi Rou, a hint of deep meaning flickering in his gaze. "So, what is your suggestion..."
"Right now, the biggest issue for the Ming family is financing. Therefore... we just need to find a way to disrupt others' progress, obtain new technology, and specifically, technology that is unique to Xia Guo..." Ming Zhi Rou smiled. "At that time, those who need this technology will undoubtedly send investments to the Ming Corporation on their own accord."
Ming Ting Xu looked at her exceedingly confident smile and asked, "How do you plan to do it?"
"I have already made a preliminary attempt." Ming Zhi Rou took the phone back from Father Ming and switched to another piece of data. "Does this technology look familiar?"
Ming Ting Xu recognized it immediately. "The Wang family is preparing to develop it?"
"Yes." Ming Zhi Rou nodded.
Ming Ting Xu: "How do you have the Wang family's..."
The data on the phone went far beyond the surface level.
Even the deepest core information had been completely unearthed.
"This is the method I mentioned." Ming Zhi Rou tightened her grip on the phone. "The Wang family also wants this technology. I specifically sought out Young Master Wang the day before yesterday to gather information."
"I confirmed that Young Master Wang entrusted the core of the technology to Manager Chen for handling. Therefore... I acted through the Wang family and took possession of that technology."
"The Wang family agreed to give me one hundred million for acquiring the technology I obtained."
Upon hearing this,
The expressions of everyone in the Ming family shifted slightly.
Although the words made it sound simple to execute,
In reality, it was extremely difficult.
Moreover, this was all illegal!
While the Ming family's current situation didn't imply they were entirely clean without any blemishes,
They had never truly engaged in criminal activities.
"Dad, Eldest Brother, we have no other choice," Ming Zhi Rou's tone turned grave and serious. "If we want the Ming family to overcome the current difficulties, we can only... choose to do this."
She held onto Ming Ting Xu's hand. "When I was near Young Master Wang, I accidentally overheard... that the Wang family is currently prioritizing a certain technology. It is rumored that... when this technology is unveiled, it will undoubtedly elevate the Wang family to the position of the foremost among the four great families!"
If...
What Ming Zhi Rou said was true,
Then, if the Ming family could obtain that technology from the Wang family,
The Ming family would surely be able to overcome their current predicament.
Father Ming's eyes flickered with uncertainty, showing signs of struggle.
Ming Ting Xu, however, was exceptionally sharp. "Why would Young Master Wang believe you? Why would he allow you to uncover such crucial technology, which is directly related to the future development of their Wang family?"