People in the Republic of China era began to rise from industry.

Chapter 149 The First Debtor of the Republic of China

Hearing Sheng Laosi say such straightforward words, Zhuang Jiutao felt completely at ease.

He wasn't sure if Sheng Laosi could win the case if it went to court.

After all, that was Fei Xindun, the Chairman of the International Settlement.

But as he said, if this family matter becomes such a big fuss, the Sheng family will become a laughing stock.

For Sheng Aiyi, the reputation of the Sheng family is of paramount importance.

Therefore, the most likely scenario is that Sheng Aiyi will spend money to avoid disaster.

With him acting as an inside man, Sheng Lao Si and his gang will definitely be able to make a fortune.

He can also get a share of the profits.

And this is not the most important thing.

He knew the Sheng family's children all too well.

In other words, they all came from good backgrounds and had a high starting point, but when it comes to real talent and learning, apart from Sheng Aiyi, none of them amounted to anything.

Otherwise, how could her aunt have made a will before her death, leaving the Sheng family's greatest wealth to Sheng Aiyi?

What I'm worried about is these spendthrift sons who will squander the Sheng family's wealth.

Therefore, as long as the property is distributed to Sheng Laosi and a few others, he can get his hands on it sooner or later if he plans carefully!

With these thoughts in mind, he offered further advice.

The more he tried to persuade him, the more resolute Sheng Laosi's attitude became.

"Jiu Tao, just tell me, will you help me or not?"

He stared at Zhuang Jiutao with a sinister look in his eyes.

It seemed as if Zhuang Jiutao was about to take action if he dared to say no.

"Fourth Brother, I... sigh!"

Zhuang Jiutao sighed heavily: "If we really go to court, I will tell the truth."

"Haha, that's right!"

Sheng Laosi slapped him hard on the shoulder: "Jiu Tao, don't worry, if this is done, I will definitely treat you well!"

"Fourth Brother, you know me, I've never cared about those material possessions."

"Whatever I do is because of my aunt's trust in me, and I cannot let her down."

After expressing his heartfelt sentiments, Zhuang Jiutao left.

However, once he left, Sheng Laosi, who had lit a cigar, suddenly dropped his previous aggressive demeanor.

He exhaled a puff of smoke and muttered two words with a disdainful look: "Despicable person!"

He's just clumsy, but not stupid.

For years, Zhuang Jiutao has followed Qi Yatou around like a dog.

I'm this age and still not married.

Anyone familiar with him, unless they're blind, can see through his little scheme.

This sudden turn of events clearly indicates a problem between him and Qi Yatou.

Whether this act of setting fire to the rice seedlings was revenge or something else entirely, it remains to be seen.

In short, this guy can't be kept alive.

He was puffing on his cigarette while pondering these things.

Sheng Laosi stubbed out his cigarette, having made up his mind.

Use it first, then kill it.

This is the best way.

As for the lawsuit, although he verbally threatened it, he genuinely didn't want to fight.

It's a small matter if I lose face, but if the dignified Sheng family is made a spectacle of itself, then it's a disgrace to our ancestors.

Therefore, it's best to talk about it first.

If we threaten her on this point beforehand, maybe Seventh Girl will give in.

At the very least, let him get through this hurdle first.

Without the money to repay the loan, Hanyeping Company is truly going to fall into the hands of the Japanese.

Thinking it over, Sheng Laosi got up from the sofa: "Get the car ready!"

……

"Miss, the Fourth Young Master has arrived."

In the spacious front yard, Sheng Aiyi was learning to drive under the guidance of the family's driver.

Several hours later, it was already running quite well.

After circling the flower bed twice more, the car had just stopped when Aunt Wu came over.

Upon hearing that it was Sheng Chengze, she immediately frowned.

My good mood vanished in an instant.

She glanced at the door again and saw that Sheng Lao Si's car was parked in front of it. Sheng Aiyi hesitated for a moment, but then said, "Please let him in."

Over the years, the siblings had argued several times over the property, and their familial bond had long since faded.

Especially since his older brother is such a disappointment.

Hanyeping was such a large company, yet he managed it into a complete mess.

He was given two streets of property, but he still lost it all at the gambling table.

Wasteful and shameless.

All they know is how to argue and make trouble.

Now, Sheng Aiyi gets really upset whenever she sees this brother.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Aunt Wu hurriedly ran to the door, and a moment later, Sheng Chengze's car drove in.

As soon as he got out of the car, he saw Sheng Aiyi sitting in the Beetle with her hands still on the steering wheel, and his brows immediately furrowed.

His gaze swept over the bodyguards and servants, and he said irritably, "You're getting more and more unruly. What's the use of keeping you around?"

"Does anyone let their young lady drive?"

"Fourth Brother, let's get straight to the point. There's no need for this sarcastic tone."

Sheng Aiyi gave him a disapproving look but didn't get out of the car.

With just one sentence, he really put Sheng Laosi in a bad position.

Her cheek twitched, and she laughed angrily, "What, can't I go home if there's nothing wrong?"

"Seventh girl, don't forget, I also have the surname Sheng!"

"I have to go out. If you're just coming home for a visit, feel free to look around. I'll be going now."

As she spoke, Sheng Aiyi pushed open the car door and got out.

He said to the driver beside him, "We'll drive this car today."

Sheng Lao Si: "..."

Damn girl!

He muttered angrily to himself, but since he did have something to do, he could only lower his head for the time being: "I have something to do."

Sheng Aiyi didn't speak, she just looked at him quietly.

This made Sheng Lao Si even more embarrassed, but he could only bite the bullet and lean closer, trying to lower his voice as much as possible: "Aiyi, you should know about the company's situation, right?"

"Hanyeping? That's your business, how would I know?"

Fourth Brother Sheng: "..."

"Aiyi, we're siblings, even if our bones are broken, our tendons are still connected."

“I was a jerk before, but this time, I’m really in trouble, and you have to help me out.”

“A loan from the Japanese is due, and if I can’t repay it, the Japanese will probably take the iron ore.”

“They are already major shareholders of the ironworks. If they also take control of the iron mine, then the Hanyeping Iron and Steel Plant that my father has worked so hard to establish will really have to change hands!”

"I advised you to live a peaceful and stable life."

"I originally wanted to run the company well."

Sheng Laosi retorted, "If I had known it would turn out like this, why would I have bothered with all this trouble?"

"You know me, I'd rather lie down than sit up."

"……How much?"

"Including principal and interest, it's over forty million."

Upon hearing the number, Sheng Aiyi, who had initially softened her stance, suddenly filled her eyes with rage: "This is just one amount! How much do you owe in total?!"

"Two, two hundred million."

It was difficult for Sheng Laosi to say the number, and his shoulders slumped.

He was furious that he didn't get the lion's share of the family fortune and was determined to create a new era of glory.

Unfortunately, he was unlucky and nothing he did worked out.

Over the years, this has led to the situation we see today.

He stayed in Shanghai for a month this time, partly to get a sum of money, and partly to avoid his debts.

This loan was due long ago.

But without his signature, the Japanese have no legal right to take control of the iron ore mine...