News also began to report on Sima Yucheng's company. The matter spread like wildfire, and people who had previously cooperated with Sima Yucheng called to inquire.
Projects that were originally going smoothly also encountered problems one after another.
Shen Qingqing found Fu Jingshu at the first opportunity. "You did this, didn't you?"
Fu Jingshu was looking at documents. The company was gradually getting back on track, and even the crisis in the finance department had found the culprit.
His work also became busy. As soon as he woke up in the morning, he would read documents.
Upon hearing her words, he readily admitted it.
"Yes."
Shen Qingqing tutted. "I knew it. You couldn't possibly remain indifferent to this. So, you were just pretending before."
"I hold grudges," he said, looking up at her with a serious and sharp gaze.
Shen Qingqing was amused and exasperated, but at the same time, she found him even more adorable. Although adorable was not a word that matched his stern, cold face.
"I knew it. But... well done."
She hadn't met that Sima Yucheng, but he dared to stand her man up... Hmph, if only Fu Jingshu hadn't stopped her from interfering.
Otherwise, she would have made him regret it!
Seeing her indignant look, a smile flashed in Fu Jingshu's eyes. He pulled her into his arms and hugged her. "I'll handle this myself. You don't need to get involved."
Shen Qingqing smiled faintly. "Okay."
She was still quite obedient.
...
Sima Yucheng originally wanted to give Fu Jingshu a warning. He didn't expect the other party to be so tough and ruthless.
He was in a desperate situation now.
With no other options, he left the company, got into his car, and went to find someone.
Fu Tingyi looked at him with displeasure. "Didn't I tell you not to come to me? If someone sees you, it'll be another hassle."
Despite his words, he still let Sima Yucheng in.
"I wouldn't have come if I had a choice. You must know about the company's situation." The news was all over the place. Sima Yucheng didn't believe Fu Tingyi would be unaware.
Fu Tingyi sat down on the sofa and motioned for a servant to bring two cups of water. "Sit down and talk."
Sima Yucheng patiently sat down but showed no interest in the water on the table. "Mr. Fu, I believe you've guessed the ins and outs of this matter. Your son's methods are too harsh. The company is in crisis now, and you must help me."
Fu Tingyi said sternly, "I want to help you, but I can't even help myself right now. What do you expect me to do?"
He didn't dare to go out, hiding at home all day.
Sima Yucheng loosened his tie and sighed. "Mr. Fu, don't try to console me. I know your current situation isn't great, but I still remember you are Fu Jingshu's father. And you seem unhurried, so you probably foresaw your current predicament, didn't you?"
Fu Tingyi glanced at him. "You're quite clever."
"Mr. Fu, we're in the same boat. If you don't help me..." Sima Yucheng gritted his teeth. "I can't just wait to die."
Fu Tingyi was annoyed. "Are you threatening me?"
Sima Yucheng clenched his fists. "I'm not threatening you, I'm just desperate. You should know my father has been keeping an eye on me. If the company continues like this, I'll have to hand over my shares. Do you think my father would help you?"
Of course not.
If Sima Yucheng's father had agreed to cooperate with Fu Tingyi back then, he wouldn't be looking for his son now.
Fu Tingyi stared at him for a while, making Sima Yucheng's scalp tingle. But thinking of his company and his current predicament, he forced himself to meet Fu Tingyi's gaze.
"You have to help me."
Fu Tingyi chuckled and leaned back on the sofa. "I can help you, but I have conditions."
"What conditions?"
"You sign an agreement with me."
Fu Tingyi took out a document from his briefcase on the coffee table and handed it to him.
It was obvious he had come prepared, but Sima Yucheng had no choice. He opened it and a look of shock flashed across his face as he read the contents.
"You want me to sign a wager agreement?"
"That's right." Fu Tingyi nodded. "If you sign, I'll give you the money. If you don't, you can leave."
Sima Yucheng's hands were trembling.
He couldn't sign this wager agreement. He inherently lacked business acumen. While this sum of money was crucial and could alleviate the company's urgent problems, he would have to pay back three times the investment within a month.
That's one hundred million!
Fu Tingyi didn't pressure him. "Think about it, Yucheng. I won't trick you. Signing this is also a safeguard for myself. If I give you my money, I'll have nothing left. You know my current situation, and my son..."
He shook his head, filled with disappointment.
"But your requirements are too much," Sima Yucheng said, clutching the document, his voice hoarse. "Can you reduce it a little?"
Fu Tingyi refused heartlessly. "No."
Sima Yucheng despaired.
But Fu Tingyi immediately added, "However, you don't need to rush. I'm not deliberately making things difficult for you by adding this amount. After I invest, I'll introduce you to an overseas client. He's a major foreign consortium, and he'll definitely help you earn this money."
"Then why don't you introduce me to him now?"
Fu Tingyi sighed. "Silly boy, looking at your company's current state, how could he possibly invest? The most pressing matter is to solve the company's problems first. Only then will the other party come to investigate and give you an opportunity to cooperate."
Sima Yucheng's mind was a mess.
He knew that while these words sounded plausible, there was definitely a catch, but he couldn't figure it out. He knew one thing for sure.
He had to sign this agreement.
Otherwise, his company would be ruined now. But if he signed, he still had a chance.
This was a gamble.
"Well?" Fu Tingyi's voice sounded. "Have you decided?"
"I'll sign!"
Sima Yucheng left his name on the document.
Fu Tingyi was also prompt. He immediately had the funds transferred to him and then stored both copies of the agreement in his briefcase.
Their meeting was very secretive.
Not even Fu Jingshu's people found out, but a sum of money appeared in Sima Yucheng's account and was immediately channeled into the company. This was something that couldn't be hidden.
Fu Jingshu immediately realized something and asked Lin Mo to arrange a meeting with Sima Yucheng's father, Sima Feng.
He was a very refined man, appearing to be in his fifties. He and Fu Jingshu talked for nearly two hours in a private room at a restaurant.
When they came out, the atmosphere between them was harmonious.
Fu Jingshu escorted him to his car and then drove home himself.
Shen Qingqing knew he was going to the meeting. As soon as he returned, she asked, "How did it go? Did the other party agree?"
Fu Jingshu shook his head slightly. "He said he needs to consider it."
"Why is this person so hesitant?" Shen Qingqing pouted. "Sima Yucheng must have paid something to get that funding, likely company shares. If Sima Feng hesitates any longer, his son will lose everything."