Β _1Bai Xuechao was stunned.
Instinct told her this was absolutely preposterous.
While pork prices often fluctuate, they are, after all, tied to people's livelihoods, so the range normally isn't too large, let alone rapid.
Xiao Ming actually claimed it would triple in five days, which was simply laughable.
However, this fellow, as an ordinary citizen, managed to have Longyin City's top scions fawning over him, calling him brother; that in itself was extremely illogical.
What was key was that day he said he would get into trouble with some unaffordable people, and within mere minutes, it indeed happened.
The facts were bizarre, yet also proved he wasn't someone who spoke without thinking.
So, should she take the risk and believe him once?
"Don't rush, you still have half a day to consider."
Xiao Ming added, "The money needs to be in the account before nine tonight, the pork is yours, I won't wait past the deadline."
The moment his words fell, his phone rang. Checking, he saw it was Shen Siyi calling.
Watching Xiao Ming move away to take the call, Bai Xuechao appeared conflicted.
"Bai, you can't seriously be considering it, can you? It's obviously a trap he's set for you!" Liu Jianqiang said anxiously.
"Mobilizing a group of heirs, each worth hundreds of millions, just to set a trap for me?" Bai Xuechao sneered. "You think too highly of me."
Liu Jianqiang was left at a loss for words, but still retorted stubbornly, "Well, I don't believe pork prices will rise, let alone by that much."
"Neither do I."
Bai Xuechao muttered to herself, yet at the same time, a voice inside her head told her: You're wrong again this time.
"Ming, bro, I've got a little problem over here, need your help." Over the phone, Shen Siyi sounded quite frustrated.
"What's up?" Xiao Ming asked.
"You told me to raise some money, so I went to my brother, but he refused. After much pleading, he finally agreed to first have dinner with you, meet face-to-face, have a chat.
What do you think... Do you have time for lunch?"
Xiao Ming was astonished, "You're wearing a Rolex, driving a Ferrari, and you've also got that Guste you just won; don't tell me you can't even afford to put together a few million."
"In terms of assets, a few tens of millions are no problem, but cash..."
Shen Siyi chuckled sheepishly, "Bro, you know how I am, I always spend without restraint. Right now, my card has less than two million, and that's what's leftover from my last race winnings."
Xiao Ming was speechless and began to doubt whether it was too hasty to recruit this wasteful character to his own team.
Checking his watch, he said, "Alright, say the address, I'll head over now."
Shen Siyi brightened up, "Sorry to trouble you, Ming! Qianshan Hotel, I'm waiting for you at the entrance."
After ending the call, Xiao Ming turned to Bai Xuechao and said, "I've got something urgent, so I won't be eating at your place for lunch. Think over my offer well; it concerns your future."
Without warning, Bai Xuechao felt a tightness in her chest and rushed to ask, "What future?"
Xiao Ming mounted his motorcycle, giving her a reassuring smile, "Don't be nervous, I have no intention of threatening you, nor do you need to feel any pressure.
No matter how you choose, I'll ensure your safety, and at the very least, living comfortably for life is no problem."
Bai Xuechao's brows rose sharply, "Because of that elder of mine? Who is he?"
Xiao Ming shook his head, "You still haven't trusted me; even if I told you, what use would it be?"
With that, he donned his helmet and rode off.
Bai Xuechao remained silent for a long while, then suddenly gritted her teeth and said to Liu Jianqiang, "Tell finance to notify the bank and prepare to transfer five million."
"Bai, you..."
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Qianshan Hotel is an old and prestigious five-star hotel in Longyin City, also the first luxury hotel launched by Shen Family's Qianshan Group after their expansion, now fully managed by Shen Siyi's elder brother, Shen Siqi.
In other words, Shen Siyi's so-called "dinner invitation" was merely a euphemism.
Xiao Ming concluded that this opportunity must have been something Shen Siyi had begged for, and it was Shen Siqi who gave face by "summoning" him to size him up.
"Ming, really sorry to suddenly ask you to come over, didn't I delay anything important?"
As soon as Xiao Ming arrived at the hotel entrance, Shen Siyi came out to greet him and froze at the sight of the motorcycle.
"This bike... it looks so familiar."
"No need to guess, it's that Yamaha I won," Xiao Ming said dismounting.
Shen Siyi gestured to the doorman to take the bike away and said with a knowing leer, "No wonder you disappeared that day. So you had an appointment with the female racer!"
Following him into the hotel, Xiao Ming inquired, "So you're not suspecting any collusion beforehand?"
"Come on, that's a bit unkind!"
Shen Siyi curled his lip, "I may not be the smartest, but I'm not stupid. Even if you stripped me to the bone for marrow, would it be worth the effort to scam me?
By the way, when you have some time, bring this new little sister-in-law of mine to meet me.
That day she not only helped me win nearly three hundred grand but also allowed me to really step on Cao Niaoku, which was totally exhilarating; I owe her a huge thank you."
"Don't think of me as the same kind of animal you are," Xiao Ming retorted with a face full of disbelief, "I have only one wife. Bai Xuechao isn't my lover, and neither is the female racer."
"Then why would she let you ride her championship motorcycle?"
"Because she's retiring from the scene, hanging up her sword, living a secluded life; she has no use for the bike."
"Think I believe that?"