Chapter 503 - 502: Cunning (Third Update)

The reformation of the old city area of Jin City is in full swing.

Everything started smoothly, but in fact, it’s… a ticking time bomb.

Early in the morning.

Ye Wenhan convened a meeting with everyone, his face was unusually somber.

“Why has the funding suddenly stopped!” Ye Wenhan roared, “Didn’t we allocate the budget? Where did the money go?!”

No one dared to speak.

Ye Wenhan turned to Yue Dong, “Explain yourself!”

Yue Dong had no choice but to muster up the courage and say, “Mr. Ye, the initial budget was enough, but once our subsidy plan was introduced, the funds fell drastically short. So we need to apply for more funds to continue the project.”

“Where am I supposed to get that money from! Commercial Management’s every single transaction is crystal clear, each project’s available funds are publicized, and now you’re asking me to add another 200 million to this project, are you treating public money like it’s free?!”

“I am aware it’s not ideal. But we are indeed in a bind, there’s a sudden surge in subsidies, and I didn’t expect to use such a large amount of funds.”

“You didn’t expect it? Then what use are you as the project manager!” Ye Wenhan exclaimed angrily.

Now it was his call alone.

And he was no longer masking his emotions.

Yue Dong, being the CEO of Commercial Management, felt somewhat humiliated being berated like this, “Mr. Ye, you were present when we discussed the subsidy plan, I assumed you knew it would require more money, so I didn’t report to you separately.”

Ye Wenhan was rendered speechless.

He was aware some money would be spent, but he didn’t expect it would fall short by this much, he didn’t consider that at the time, and now everything has been publicly announced, re-appropriating funds now would mean he’s shooting himself in the foot.

He even remembered a news article that praised him, saying how he managed to reform the old city so perfectly with so little money, setting an example for everyone!

Recently, he’s been relishing in the flattery, unable to pull himself away.

But at this moment, he was being told that he needed to start all over!

This couldn’t happen.

He glared at Yue Dong, “I don’t want to argue over who’s responsible anymore, it’s a waste of my time, what I need now is for you to solve this problem immediately!”

“The only solution is to allocate additional funds,” Yue Dong asserted, “Otherwise, the construction of our new industrial park will have to cease entirely. Any delay will mean we won’t be able to collect payments for all the office buildings we’ve sold so far, and the losses will be even greater. Not to mention the potential public outrage.”

“So the only solution is to throw money at the problem?”

“Yes.” Yue Dong confirmed.

Ye Wenhan’s face turned even sulkier.

Yue Dong was not backing down either.

This was not his fault.

Everyone discussed the subsidies together, who knew Ye Wenhan didn’t take the funding seriously, he thought Ye Wenhan didn’t mention it because he had a solution, but he was wrong, Ye Wenhan didn’t even think of it!

Did he overestimate Ye Wenhan?

Even before, he didn’t think Ye Wenhan would overlook such a basic issue, right?

Ye Wenhan was silent for a few seconds, he said, “Continue with the schedule for now, as for the money, I will figure something out.”

“Yes.” Although at this moment Yue Dong still gave Ye Wenhan face, he felt he had to remind him, “We can only sustain for about a week. If the funds aren’t in place within a week, there could be a public outcry. I suggest you act promptly, Mr. Ye.”

“I know!” Ye Wenhan walked off with an extremely displeased look on his face.

With that, he left abruptly.

No one in this atmosphere dared to speak, one by one they all left.

Song Zhizhi had just returned to her office when Ye Wenhan’s assistant called her to his office.

Song Zhizhi went over and saw the fury in Ye Wenhan’s eyes, “What the hell are you up to?!”

“I have no idea what Mr. Ye is talking about.”

“You give me a subsidy plan, but you don’t tell me it’s going to cost this much money!”

“Mr. Ye, even a pig knows that giving out subsidies will cost money, if you’re interrogating me like this, are you trying to prove you’re really an idiot?”

“Song Zhizhi!” Ye Wenhan gritted his teeth.

“I’ve always thought from Commercial Management’s perspective, wholeheartedly. As for whether Mr. Ye does, I wouldn’t know.”

“You better hope I don’t find out you’re working against me!”

Song Zhizhi smirked disdainfully.

She didn’t voice out the line “what can you do even if you knew” though.

She turned around and left directly.

Ye Wenhan watched Song Zhizhi’s defiant silhouette, throwing everything on his desk to the floor in anger.

He absolutely wouldn’t allow himself, absolutely wouldn’t allow himself to fall into Song Zhizhi’s trap, he must get rid of that woman to vent his anger!

Ye Wenhan vented for a while.

He fiercely tried to steady his own emotions.

He picked up the phone and dialed.

The other side answered, “Mr. Ye, you’re so busy yet you still have time to find me?”

Ye Wenhan said, “Mr. Jun, I’m in a bit of trouble now.”

“Mr. Ye, don’t hesitate to speak.”

“I need to borrow some money,” Ye Wenhan said.

He hadn’t given a thought to drawing funds, clearly this was just a slap in his own face, but what made it worse was that he didn’t have much money of his own.

He controlled the Commercial Management, never lacked for food or clothes, even Qian Guanshu and Ye Taiting never thought of turning to profiteering.

“Mr. Ye, are you joking with me? The national treasury is at your fingertips and you’re asking me for a loan?”

“I can’t use public funds. When I have money, I’ll definitely pay you back.”

“It’s not that I don’t want to help you, but our official family isn’t a profit-making unit either. I really can’t help you.”

“Mr. Jun!” Ye Wenhan was getting a bit angry.

“If Mr. Ye really needs to use his private funds, I might suggest a clear path for you. Jin City has so many Consortiums, why not ask for a donation from any public welfare activity? These consortiums want to curry favor with you so much, it will be easy for you.”

“Aren’t you just asking me to illegally raise funds?”

“It’s just a suggestion, what Mr. Ye wants to do is up to you.”

“You really can’t help me?”

“I really can’t.”

“In that case, pardon the interruption!” Ye Wenhan, somewhat angry, hung up the phone abruptly.

This man really couldn’t help him at all!

He was somewhat angry.

In a sudden flare of anger, he seemed to have an idea.

Just as Jun Minghan said, Jin City had so many business Consortiums, and 200 million was but a drop in the bucket for them. However, he would not be foolish enough to illegally fundraise. Could he not solve all his problems if someone is willing to give him the money willingly?

Looking at the three biggest Consortiums in Jin City.

Jihong Group, Xin Group and Milky Way.

Ye Wenhan’s face turned somber.

Only to realize, these three major groups are seemingly all in the grasp of Song Zhizhi; that woman is indeed not ordinary. There’s no way she would help him in the current scenario, as the woman herself wants him to suffer.

He immersed himself in deep thought.

Jihong is Song Zhizhi’s family business, everyone knows about Yin Qin and Ji’s relation. The only one left is… Xin Zaozao.

Xin Zaozao, a mere woman, was known to have a good relationship with Song Zhizhi, but women, after all, are emotional creatures. Considering the harm she suffered from Mu Cidian…

Ye Wenhan pulled out a crafty smile.

He always knew how to handle women.

As long as he can manipulate Xin Zaozao, with the large financial institution of the Xin Group, he could get as much money as he wanted!

His eyes flickered and he picked up the phone to call his assistant.

His assistant, intimidated by Ye Wenhan’s temper, did not dare to go to his office and had no choice but to appear.

Ye Wenhan said, “Call Xin Zaozao from Xin Group and tell her I have something to discuss with her. Ask her to come and see me at 3 pm, no, 4:30 pm.”

“Yes,” the assistant answered with utmost respect.

Start at 4:30 pm, say it will take an hour and a half, and have dinner with Xin Zaozao at 6 pm.

He smirked coldly.

Zaozao was genuinely surprised when she received a call from Commercial Management to meet with Ye Wenhan.

Her property was not within the renovation area of the old city this time, so Commercial Management’s actions during this period should have nothing to do with her.

But after all, it was the head of Commercial Management who wanted to see her, even if she didn’t want to go, she would still be compelled to go due to face-saving.

At 4:30 pm, Xin Zaozao put down her work and went to the Commercial Management office.

Under the leadership of staff, she entered Ye Wenhan’s office.

Ye Wenhan was very warm to her and on the spot even naturally affectionately called her by her name, “Zaozao.”

Xin Zaozao slightly furrowed her brows, having controlled Xin Group for nearly two years, she had developed a calm demeanor, she replied lightly, “Hello, Mr. Ye.”

“No need to be so distant with me, though it’s inevitable in a place like this. Come, sit.”

Zaozao sat across from Ye Wenhan.

She did not take to Ye Wenhan, who seemed polite and courteous in front of her, probably because of her relations with Song Zhizhi!