Chapter 545: Chapter 545

After reporting the numbers, the group of northeast men led by Factory Director Lu all turned their attention to Zhen Yu, waiting for her response.

The money needed to purchase the factory was still short by 1.75 million. If it were to be paid in installments, Zhen Yu could actually afford it.

But then again, if she were to fork out 70 percent of the 2.5 million for the factory alone, the proportion seemed a bit too high!

If the startup failed afterward, she would bear the major losses; and if it made too much profit, she, someone who didn’t want to be too involved in management, production, and operations, would still have to take the lion’s share, which would only make her the envy of others!

Therefore, after carefully pondering for five or six minutes, Zhen Yu finally spoke up.

"Is it possible for us to make the payment for the factory in installments?"

Factory Director Lu immediately became spirited, and declared with a booming voice, "Four installments!"

"Then I have another question! Besides the people present here, don’t you have anyone else under you? I mean those who are willing to venture out on their own with you all! Do they have plans to invest?"

"...Yes!" Factory Director Lu took a deep breath before he cautiously voiced his concern.

"But a few of us main leaders have discussed it, and we eventually decided to wait until the dairy factory’s preparatory work is all set, until we can go straight into production, before we raise funds from everyone! At that time, we can use the collected money entirely for production!"

Zhen Yu half-understood, "I don’t quite get it! Are you...afraid that if the startup fails, people will make a fuss and divide the factory property?"

"Correct! That is our concern! So, we must secure our foundation first, and then pursue the rest!"

Factory Director Lu thought he was being obscure, but Zhen Yu immediately understood his insinuation! And quickly related it back to herself!

Thus, all everyone saw was her smiling and praising with a forced laugh, "That’s a good idea!"

Seeing her smiling, Factory Director Lu didn’t think too much and directly asked, "So what you mean is..."

"My intention is to take a share in the dairy factory! Not to partner with you strangers to buy the factory! You all think that after I invest in the factory, I wouldn’t have much money left to invest in the dairy factory, right!?"

Zhen Yu, who was almost fooled by Factory Director Lu and his gang, suddenly sharpened her eyes and exclaimed coldly!

"..." Factory Director Lu, closest to her, was scolded to the point of having the veins on his forehead throbbing violently twice! And he was rendered speechless in an instant. As the scheme was exposed, the whole room suddenly fell silent.

The stagnated atmosphere lasted for a while before the men began to stealthily exchange gestures and subtle looks.

Just as they were signaling each other to hurry up and persuade Zhen Yu to calm down, Zhen Yu suddenly said lightly, "You guys are planning to buy this factory complex in your own names, right?"

"Correct!" Factory Director Lu immediately affirmed, although his voice was obviously weaker than before.

After all, it’s quite uncomfortable to face that he had been seen through when trying to trick someone.

Furthermore, Factory Director Lu had not expected Zhen Yu to be so shrewd as to quickly see through the trickery of buying the factory first and then investing in it.

Upon hearing the affirmation, Zhen Yu immediately said, "Pay for the factory in three installments! The first installment is 750,000 each! The next two installments, pay 1 million each! Me first, you guys after! The property rights are split in half by both parties!"

Zhen Yu’s tone left no room for negotiation! After an exchange of glances, Factory Director Lu and the brothers quickly nodded and said, "...Deal!"

"If that’s the case, then the rest of the matters will be much easier to deal with!" Zhen Yu was too lazy to waste more words with these shrewd businessmen and simply threw a fastball, "I want a fifty percent share in the dairy factory! And I will also shoulder fifty percent of the ’Snowflake’ brand’s 4 million debt! Understand?!"

No sooner had her words fallen, than someone immediately wanted to question her!

"Why should you have the brand,"

Although Factory Director Lu had frowned upon hearing it, he still quickly shouted to interrupt his subordinate.

Seeing that most people were sensible, Zhen Yu then smiled in satisfaction and laid out everything clearly, "Don’t want the brand? Do you think I’m a fool? The brand and the debt must be taken over by the dairy factory under its name! Otherwise, we have nothing to talk about! To ensure I always hold a fifty percent share in the factory, should you guys decide to contribute more funds, whether by raising money or reaching into your own pockets, or borrowing in your personal names, as long as you add investment to the dairy factory, I will match the same amount!"

The assertive Zhen Yu astonished the group of men! For a moment, there was silence.

Zhen Yu seeing this, further asked, "Do you guys still think me taking half the shares is too much now?!"

"This..." Factory Director Lu didn’t expect Zhen Yu to be so decisive, and suddenly felt unsure whether he should nod and agree.

Fortunately, Zhen Yu hadn’t expected to get a direct answer on the spot anyway.

With so many people involved, such a big decision would definitely require discussion. So, without waiting for Factory Director Lu to say anything, Zhen Yu offered her goodbyes and agreed to continue the discussion over the phone later.

It was only when she got up from the sofa and was about to leave the R&D Department Director’s house that Zhen Yu remembered the very alive Han Mingyue beside her, and couldn’t help feeling somewhat apologetic as she looked up at him.

Han Mingyue smiled at her, shaking his head to show he didn’t mind.

Factory Director Lu personally escorted the two downstairs, then quickly turned to go back up.

As soon as he left, Han Mingyue immediately took hold of Zhen Yu’s right hand, and with heartfelt admiration said, "Xiao Yu, you were amazing!"

Zhen Yu’s heart fluttered with unease at the compliment.

Standing in place hesitantly for a while, she then looked up into Han Mingyue’s eyes and asked, "Do you think I’m too aggressive?"

Han Mingyue was taken aback by the question and then chuckled in surprise, "Not at all! I just like the unique you!"

The ’unique’ Zhen Yu: "..."

Seeing her still somewhat in disbelief, Han Mingyue suddenly leaned close to Zhen Yu’s ear and said, "Has anyone ever told you, you’re really like a boiled egg?" Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel(ꜰ)ire.net

"Why a boiled egg?!" Zhen Yu raised an eyebrow, puzzled by his description.

"Because you’re just like it!"

Han Mingyue suddenly reached up and tapped her head, softly explaining, "You look tough on the outside, but one tap and you break! Yet even after peeling the shell, you still have a toughness about you! And...your heart is too soft, just like a boiled yolk, easily crushed by the slightest pressure."

After hearing this, Zhen Yu instantly felt as if she had been ’dissected.’

She pursed her lips and stiffly retorted, "...You’re the one with a soft heart!"