CHAPTER 140: CHAPTER 140: PERSUADING LIANG YESHENG

"Of course it’s a good thing, but I must remember next time, if I’m coming to see you, I need to make an appointment first."

Gu Yi thought if it weren’t for her quick thinking earlier, in asking for Yang Lin, she might not have gotten in, so she joked.

"Why would you need an appointment to come here? I’ll talk to the security guard next time so they won’t stop you again."

Liang Yesheng immediately realized the security guard misunderstood Gu Yi.

Yang Lin couldn’t help but laugh when he heard this.

"Do you know why the security guard is so diligent?"

Liang Yesheng looked at his good friend, knowing his embarrassing story would once again be a source of amusement, but since he was quite familiar with Gu Yi, he didn’t mind them laughing.

"What happened?"

Gu Yi looked at Yang Lin laughing heartily by himself.

"It’s because Ye Sheng’s admirers are too aggressive, one followed him to the company and tricked the security guard by saying she was here for business. That girl was really something, I’ve never seen someone so forward, jumping at Ye Sheng as soon as she saw him. Ye Sheng later ordered the security not to let people in so easily, especially young women, or else the security might lose their job."

Yang Lin seemed to be recalling past events, chuckling as he recounted the story.

"No wonder the security just now said if he let me in, he’d lose his job."

Gu Yi also imagined the scene where Liang Yesheng was overwhelmed by admirers and laughed along with Yang Lin.

"Alright, can you two stop laughing? Gu Yi, you came today, is there something you want to discuss?"

Liang Yesheng waited for them to finish laughing before speaking.

Gu Yi remembered her purpose for coming today and immediately got serious.

"Then you two chat, I have some stuff to handle over there."

Yang Lin knew they probably had something to discuss, so he found an excuse to leave.

Liang Yesheng poured Gu Yi a glass of water, and they both sat down.

"Brother Liang, I won’t beat around the bush. I’ll get straight to the point about why I’m here."

Gu Yi said this, looking at Liang Yesheng.

Liang Yesheng gestured for her to continue.

"I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the government is auctioning off a piece of land in the eastern suburb."

"Yes, I’ve heard about it, but I also heard no one wants to buy it yet. So, are you interested in it?"

They were both smart people; as soon as Gu Yi mentioned it, Liang Yesheng guessed her intent.

"Yes, I want to buy that land. The reason I’m here to see Brother Liang today is that the bidding price is 5 million, and I don’t have that much money on hand. I wanted to see if you could help out."

Gu Yi directly stated her objective.

Liang Yesheng didn’t immediately agree or disagree.

"How much can you gather now?"

"I’ve got just over 900,000 in cash, plus a house, totaling 1 million."

Gu Yi didn’t hide anything from Liang Yesheng.

"Can you tell me why you think this land is promising?"

Liang Yesheng felt that Gu Yi knew something, otherwise, why would a young lady put all her assets into buying what others see as worthless land?

"Brother Liang, I won’t lie to you. I’m keen on its location; it’s near B City and T City. Plus, the urban area is expanding, so maybe it will fall within the city limits soon, and the area’s development won’t be lacking."

Gu Yi wanted to seek Liang Yesheng’s help, perhaps even a partnership.

So she revealed some future developments to him.

Gu Yi believed with Liang Yesheng’s business intuition, he would certainly be interested.

After hearing Gu Yi’s words, Liang Yesheng remained silent for a moment.

He felt he needed to reassess his impression of Gu Yi.

He used to think her ideas were good and practical.

But after listening to her perspective on the land’s future, Liang Yesheng believed that while he might have a businessman’s intuition, he wouldn’t be as confident as Gu Yi.

"So, you want me to lend you money?"

Liang Yesheng asked again.

"I want to partner with you. I don’t mind if you laugh. I have no background in B City. If I acquire this land alone, it might not end up as mine, but with your involvement, it’ll definitely be different."

This was something Gu Yi had just considered. Even if she managed to acquire it alone, without backing, she’d eventually have to hand it over.

This is also why Liang Yesheng liked partnering with Gu Yi, she never kept things hidden and was direct about everything.

"Alright, here’s to a successful partnership in the future."

Liang Yesheng reached out his hand to Gu Yi.

"Can you hold on a second, there’s one more thing."

Gu Yi looked at his hand and suddenly raised her head to talk to him.

"What is it? You don’t want to partner anymore?"

"No, no, it’s not that. Just that I got this information from a friend. I also asked him whether he would like to cooperate, and he hasn’t replied yet, so I wanted to know if we could include him if he wants to join. Rest assured, you’ll definitely have the lead role."

Gu Yi realized she had initially discussed the matter with Li Yitian, not expecting to approach Liang Yesheng afterward. But Gu Yi genuinely considered Li Yitian a dear friend and was sincere about cooperating, so she didn’t want to kick him to the curb for a better partner.

Therefore, she looked at Liang Yesheng with genuine sincerity.

Looking at Gu Yi, Liang Yesheng realized the world was not all about deception and that there were still people leading simple lives.

"Sure, if he’s interested."

At this moment, Liang Yesheng thought he’d drop his businessman facade and make a real friend.

"Then, to a successful partnership."

This time, Gu Yi smiled and extended her hand.

"To a successful partnership."

Liang Yesheng was also infected by Gu Yi’s good mood.

"So, what should we do next?"

After a while, Liang Yesheng asked.

"I’ll go back and ask my friend. He might have reliable information. Once it’s confirmed, I’ll arrange for you to meet him. He’s quite a nice person."

Gu Yi and Liang Yesheng finalized their cooperation plans, which lifted a weight off her mind.

Now she just needed to ask for Li Yitian’s opinion and figure out the next steps together.

"Alright, I’ll wait for your news then."

"Okay, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. I’ll be leaving for today."

Gu Yi saw there was nothing else, so she suggested leaving.

"Since you’re here, why not have a meal before you go?"

Liang Yesheng said.

"No, I’m too excited right now. I need to calm down quickly, so let’s reschedule."

Gu Yi said as she headed out the door.

Yang Lin’s office wasn’t far away, and hearing their conversation in the hallway, he quickly came out.

"You’re leaving already, Gu Yi?"

"Yes, Brother Yang. Feel free to visit my place when you’re free; it’s not too far from here."

Gu Yi politely said to Yang Lin.

"Sure, sure."

Liang Yesheng and Yang Lin accompanied Gu Yi to the security guard.

After Gu Yi walked a distance, Liang Yesheng and Yang Lin headed back to the office building.

After taking a few steps, as if remembering something, Liang Yesheng turned back and went to the security booth.

"Uncle Li, if that young lady comes to see me again, just let her in, no need to stop her."

"Alright, alright, I’ve got it."

The security guard was still pondering what that young lady looked like, maybe next time she’d give her name, and he’d surely know.