He glanced at his watch; it was already five o'clock in the evening. He had no idea what Chu Xiaoxin wanted to say to him in the private room of the Silver Moon Dance Hall.
Ignoring Song Tianyao's question, Chu Xiaoxin picked up the bottle, poured half a glass of whiskey into his own glass, and without adding ice, downed the half-glass of strong liquor in one gulp.
This action startled Song Tianyao, who stopped Chu Xiaoxin from grabbing the whiskey bottle again. "Big Brother, if you're going to invite me for drinks, you should at least get me drunk, not come up here and try to get me drunk yourself. Just say what you have to say."
Chu Xiaoxin didn't take the whiskey back from Song Tianyao. He withdrew his hand, lit a cigarette, and said to Song Tianyao, "My Dad isn't going to back you up. He said you acted rashly and overconfident this time. It's good that you lost once. After you lose, he'll step in, so you can do business with peace of mind. Remember the favor the Chu Family has done for you."
Song Tianyao grinned. No wonder Second Young Master Chu was in a bad mood; it turned out he was bothered by Chu Yaozong's attitude towards the matter. He looked at Second Young Master Chu and said, "Isn't that just what you've been thinking? Haven't you been waiting for me to come back and help you manage Likang? Chairman Chu has already done more than enough; at least he's agreed to help me clean up the mess when we lose. That's already a huge favor. Do you really think I should drag Chairman Chu down with me just because I chose to go against the Lin Family? That would be truly ungrateful."
"I don't understand much, but I do know that you were my secretary first, and even if you're not my secretary now, you're still my brother and friend. Let me ask you this: are you really not going to back down and insist on going against the Lin Family?" Chu Xiaoxin asked Song Tianyao, his breath reeking of alcohol.
Song Tianyao turned his head away from Chu Xiaoxin's gaze. "Time waits for no one, Big Brother. The Lin Family is only so-so right now, barely maintaining their position by relying on the empty influence left by Lin Xizhen Lin Xiaohe's reputation among the Britain in Hong Kong. Believe it or not, in a few years, when all the industries the Lin Family owns explode and enter their golden age, plus the land and properties they hold, the Lin Family will be the largest landowner among the Chinese in Hong Kong. I originally just wanted to make a normal profit from the stock market and eventually exchange my stocks for some undeveloped land with the Lin Family. It's not a deep-seated hatred, but the Lin Family is really pushing me too far. My third aunt and Yunzhi are lying in the hospital now. What should I do? Should I go back and tell them...?" Don't be angry. Just obediently go back to the Lin Family. Lin Family 've already apologized, and Lin Family 're powerful enough that we can't afford to offend them. You should endure the humiliation at the Lin Family and let Lin Family obediently marry Yunzhi to their arrangements. A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. I'll take my time and make a lot of money before figuring out how to get revenge. I'm afraid I can endure for ten years, but my third aunt might not be able to. Besides, how can I guarantee that the Lin Family won't deal with me in the future? My third aunt's relationship with the Lin Family Lin Family is part of the reason I have to confront them. The second reason is that the Lin Family is a piece of fat meat. I can't swallow it all myself, but that's fine. I'll just be the knife for those who have the power to swallow it. I'm not greedy. When I'm cutting the Lin Family's flesh, I just want to get a little bit of the fat.
"I'm not going to listen to all your rambling. I'm just asking you, do you really have to go after the Lin Family?" Chu Xiaoxin stared at Song Tianyao, and after he finished speaking, he repeated the same question.
Song Tianyao nodded and said affirmatively, "Yes."
"Whether I'm your boss or Big Brother, it doesn't matter. If the Chu Family doesn't support you, I can't make decisions for them. If I do support you, when you met Lu Wenhui, I had a fight with my Dad. I told him that the bank wouldn't lend money to A-Yao, A-Yao is from the Chu Family. Even if the bank doesn't help, the Chu Family will. My father said what I said before, that he'd clean up your mess after you lost. That's not how people should act. You can't borrow money, but I can. The villa is for getting married, it can't be disposed of casually. However, my 40% stake in Likang Company, plus the Pharmaceutical Factory, can be mortgaged to the bank." Chu Xiaoxin firmly squeezed Song Tianyao's shoulder and said, "After I finish the formalities tomorrow, you can go to Likang to collect the money."
After saying this, Chu Xiaoxin staggered to his feet and walked towards the exit of the private room. Song Tianyao grabbed Chu Xiaoxin, exclaiming, "Big Brother, are you crazy?!"
"I've thought about it. You must be having a tough time right now. You can't get a loan from the bank, and my Dad isn't supporting you. You're stuck in a bind, and you're unwilling to back down. If I don't support you, who will? Losing Likang doesn't matter. At worst, I'll go back to the old days of asking for pocket money when I get home, raise money to start a small company, and you can continue working as my secretary. With your brains, you'll have a chance to make a comeback sooner or later. Speaking of brains, I'm not as good as you. I don't understand or have the patience to listen to your ruthless talk. But when it comes to being a good person, you're not as good as me. Being a good person is all about integrity." Chu Xiaoxin said to Song Tianyao, "All the banks in Hong Kong are on the Lin Family's side, waiting to see you lose. I'm on your side too. I'm leaving. My wife doesn't know about this yet, but even if she's angry, it doesn't matter. We've already slept together, so if she wants to break off the engagement, I'll be the one who benefits."
After saying that, Chu Xiaoxin laughed twice, released Song Tianyao's hand, and walked out of the private room.
"I won't go get it, and you shouldn't use it as collateral," Song Tianyao said to Chu Xiaoxin had already reached the door. "This matter has nothing to do with you, Big Brother. I know what I'm doing, so don't interfere..."
Chu Xiaoxin waved his hand impatiently. "It's up to you whether you use it or not. Keep the money in the Likang account. Go back and appease your wife first."
After Chu Xiaoxin left the private room, Song Tianyao sat back down, poured himself half a glass of pungent whiskey, and gulped it down. His boss, Chu Xiaoxin, was truly impeccable. No one in Hong Kong trusted him, but he did; no one supported him, but he did. However, Song Tianyao really didn't want Chu Xiaoxin involved in this matter. If he did, the Chu Family and Lu Families would immediately express their dissatisfaction with Song Tianyao. Even if Chu Xiaoxin voluntarily offered to pay, the blame would still fall on Song Tianyao. If Chu Xiaoxin won the gamble, all would be well; but if unexpected circumstances arose, the Chu Family and Lu Families, to protect Chu Xiaoxin, might simply sell him Song Tianyao.
Song Tianyao will remember Chu Xiaoxin's kindness tonight, but he will not touch a single penny of Song Tianyao Chu Xiaoxin's money. If he does, the meager relationship he has with the Chu Family and Lu Families will be severed, and they might even become enemies.
"Boss, Mr. Lei's men have arrived. They say his ship is at the dock and ready to go to Macau anytime. Using his ship will be faster and safer. Also, I've already called Brother San to arrange the hotel in Macau." Huang Liu poked his head in from outside and said to Song Tianyao, who was massaging his head with his eyes closed.