One hundred and sixty million. This wasn't a massive discount anymore—it had been beaten into minced meat! After splitting that money again, there wouldn't be much left for the Jerry Family.
The Group Company's CEO shook his head. "I'm sorry, Mr. Lin Qi, but I can't accept this offer. If you..."
Before he could finish, Lin Qi raised a hand and cut him off.
"I can give you the money you want, but do you dare take it?"
Lin Qi withdrew his hand and naturally interlaced his fingers over his knees. "There are still thirty thousand lives behind this. If I give you the money, do you dare take it?"
The CEO was startled, and his expression grew even uglier.
One hundred and sixty million to settle the remaining trouble, or four hundred and twenty million while taking full responsibility himself.
His breathing grew rapid. This was going to be difficult!
Especially now that some disaster-stricken families were demanding greater compensation. That demand would be very difficult to resolve.
If the Federal Government issued a ruling before they completed the transaction, they might not even get the one hundred and sixty million! His gaze rested on the desk in front of Lin Qi. This was a difficult negotiation, and he had anticipated as much before coming.
But he hadn't expected it to be this difficult!
He could even sense that if he refused, the Federal Government would act soon. Lin Qi and those major capitalists would act as well!
But... one hundred and sixty million was really too little! Far too little! After about two minutes, Lin Qi sighed softly. "I have another offer. Perhaps you'll be interested."
The CEO forced himself to perk up. "Please, go ahead, Mr. Lin Qi."
"I'll give you one hundred and twenty million. Sell