CHAPTER 539: CHAPTER 534: HELPING OUT

The more he thought about it, the more Zeng Weiguo felt this was a good idea. He furrowed his brows and looked at juzi, saying, "Are you really decided on this?"

juzi nodded firmly, "Yes, I’ve made up my mind. I can bear any consequences myself."

Seeing this, Zeng Weiguo simply decided to go with the flow, "Okay, then the two of you sisters can do it together. If you make money, you can divide it amongst yourselves. I won’t interfere."

When juzi heard Zeng Weiguo say this, she didn’t force him and nodded as an agreement.

After hearing Zeng Weiguo’s decision, Fang Pingying didn’t say much and smiled, "Alright, Uncle Zeng, let’s settle on this. I’ll be busy with this matter from now on, and I’ll count on your support with the supermarket."

Zeng Weiguo might not invest money anymore, but that didn’t mean he would completely abandon the matter. He said, "I’ll have Liu look after the supermarket for now. As for the land purchase, I’ve been the one managing the contacts, and I’ve been the one dealing with everything in between. I’ll still take responsibility until the end. I may not be joining in with the investment, but since juzi will be working with you, and she’s heavily pregnant and can’t move around too much, I’ll just take care of her share."

"Sure," Fang Pingying replied with a laugh.

In fact, as soon as Zeng Weiguo spoke, Fang Pingying understood his thought process. After all, as a businessman, he certainly values profits.

And Zeng Weiguo’s concerns were indeed valid. Without any proof that the area would definitely be developed, it was definitely a bit unstable to ask someone to invest all their savings.

Therefore, rationally speaking, Zeng Weiguo’s decision wasn’t wrong. Emotionally speaking, Zeng Weiguo could at best be considered a very good partner. Their friendship wasn’t all that deep, so Fang Pingying easily came to terms with it.

Afterward, Fang Pingying, Zeng Weiguo, and juzi discussed for a long time. Because of Zeng Weiguo’s withdrawal of funding, they had to raise funds again.

Left with no choice, Fang Pingying and Zeng Guowei personally visited the bank. She counted her house and shop in her assets, and in the end, the bank was willing to loan more money, but there was still over a hundred thousand yuan that they just couldn’t gather.

Fang Pingying was extremely worried and hesitated whether to borrow some money from Li Aihua.

In fact, she didn’t really want her family to be involved in her business venture, but such a good opportunity, if missed, would surely attract many people flocking once the government announces the area’s development. By then, this small amount of money certainly would not buy anything.

At the end of the workday, juzi, fearing that her mother-in-law would nag if she returned home late, promptly asked Fang Pingying to head home together, and take a ride in Zeng Weiguo’s car.

But Fang Pingying hadn’t been to the supermarket for a while and planned to check on the accounts there, as well as see if it was possible to find some way with the money left over from the bank. She asked juzi to go ahead without her.

Thinking until over eight in the evening, Fang Pingying still couldn’t figure out a reliable method. A sudden need for over a hundred thousand yuan at this time was a huge sum, not easily cobbled together.

Fang Pingying packed up her things, planning to head home. At the doorstep, she happened to meet Liu Fengsheng, who had just finished work.

Liu Fengsheng, carrying a briefcase, glanced at her and smiled, "Are you heading home?"

Fang Pingying nodded, curious about him still being at work at this time, "Yes, how come you haven’t left?"

"I’ve finished work." Liu Fengsheng smiled and nodded, lifting the bag in his hand, "Let’s go together."

Along the way, Fang Pingying’s brows were furrowed, still thinking about the fundraising.

Liu Fengsheng glanced at her and suddenly asked, "Today, while passing by the office, I accidentally overheard your conversation with Uncle Zeng. Is there a problem with the supermarket’s funding or something?"

Seeing Liu Fengsheng’s straightforward question, Fang Pingying didn’t hide anything and told the truth, "Not the supermarket. We initially planned to purchase a plot of land, and there are some issues with the funds."

Liu Fengsheng was surprised and looked at Fang Pingying, curious about what capabilities a woman had to manage such a big supermarket and now even considering buying land. His gaze at Fang Pingying was speculative, and without asking more about the land purchase, he simply asked, "How much more do you need?"

Fang Pingying shook her head, somewhat frustrated, "It’s not a small amount."

Liu Fengsheng raised his eyebrows at her with a smile, "Tell me, perhaps I can help out. I know some people at the bank, we can see about getting a loan or something."

Having thought about ways to raise funds all afternoon, Fang Pingying’s mind was in a mess. Considering the mounting pressure to come, she also hoped to have someone to talk to.

Besides, to Fang Pingying, Liu Fengsheng seemed like a trustworthy person, so she discussed the land acquisition issue with him.

After listening, Liu Fengsheng did not seem frightened by the additional hundred thousand yuan but rather appeared nonchalant, even saying with a smile, "It’s not a big deal. It’s just a matter of negotiating with the bank."

Hearing him say so, Fang Pingying felt there was hope and quickly asked, "How so?"

Liu Fengsheng explained to her, "You have a house, a shop, and such a big supermarket with excellent turnover, all with potential for growth. Getting a loan from the bank is not a problem as long as you know someone, an extra hundred thousand yuan is definitely doable."

"The problem is I don’t know anyone at the bank." The bank’s staff were familiar with Zeng Weiguo. Previously, with Zeng Weiguo involved, a private approach and someone willing to vouch could make it possible to borrow more.

But now that Zeng Weiguo was no longer participating, he naturally wouldn’t take such risky matters on himself, and those acquainted with him would just handle things officially.

When Fang Pingying was at the bank, she had actually realized this, but she didn’t say it outright. In reality, if someone pulls out of the investment, they no longer have the position to take risks for her.

Liu Fengsheng was silent for a moment, then said to her, "How about this, come with me this weekend, I’ll take you to meet someone; they might be able to give you a hand."

These words to Fang Pingying were like a parched traveler in the desert encountering a small oasis. She asked excitedly, "Who?"

Liu Fengsheng raised an eyebrow, a bit teasingly, "You’ll know when you go. If all goes well, they should be able to get you the loan."

Upon hearing this, Fang Pingying immediately agreed, "Okay."

By the weekend, Fang Pingying was already thinking about the loan, waking up early in the morning.

Lying in bed, looking at the two little ones asleep on the opposite small bed, she couldn’t help but curl her lips slightly. No matter what difficulties came her way, as long as she thought of the two little ones by her side, she felt she could endure any hardship.

After getting up, she kissed each of the soundly sleeping little ones and then went out to make breakfast.