Yang Hao frowned and looked closely at Sun Jixing, who indeed seemed like a gambling addict.
A few years back, one of Yang Hao’s college classmates had become addicted to football betting due to the World Cup, and as he got more and more involved, he turned into a gambling addict. His credit cards and online loans amounted to several hundred thousand in debt, and he had borrowed money from every relative and friend around, eventually mortgaging his house as well.
As a result, he lost everything and was burdened with a mountain of debt. When he came to Yang Hao for help, his condition was strikingly similar to Sun Jixing’s at that moment.
When a gambling addict reaches the end of their rope, so-called dignity becomes the least valuable thing.
It was hard to imagine that the Sun Jixing, who had been so spirited and articulate at the birthday banquet just a few days earlier, could now humble himself to such an extent.
“How much did you mortgage the house for?” Yang Hao asked.
“2.4 million!”
Sun Jixing answered truthfully. This time, he had lost a total of 3 million, of which 600,000 was his savings and the amount he had withdrawn from his credit card.
The remaining 2.4 million was from mortgaging his property!
“Go out and wait for a bit, I’ll give you an answer shortly.”
Yang Hao gestured with a slight wave of his hand, signaling Sun Jixing to leave for now.
“Okay!”
“Take your time to discuss.”
Seeing that Yang Hao hadn’t outright refused, Sun Jixing immediately saw hope. He gave his ex-wife Wang Jingru a meaningful look before quickly exiting the president’s office.
“Jingru, what do you think about this?”
After Sun Jixing had left, Yang Hao asked.
“He’s reaping what he sowed, and this isn’t the first time he’s gambled!”
“I’m not going to help him, nor do I have the capacity to deal with this matter. It’s just a pity for our Ruirui.”
Wang Jingru gently shook her head, then suddenly remembered what Sun Jixing had said earlier and couldn’t help but give Yang Hao a second glance.
Sun Jixing said he has his sights on me, could it be true??
“As my executive secretary, you can’t be preoccupied with other concerns.”
“I will lend you 2.4 million to pay off Sun Jixing’s debt to the loan company. That way, you will become Sun Jixing’s creditor and can have him pay you back in installments. If we go about it this way, your son can continue living in the house, and if Sun Jixing defaults, you can apply to have the house transferred to your name…”
Yang Hao presented a solution to Wang Jingru.
More than 2 million was really nothing to Yang Hao. Establishing a debt relationship with Wang Jingru, whom he regarded as an “elder sister-in-law,” was well worth it.
“But if you lend me so much money, I may not be able to repay it.”
Wang Jingru was somewhat conflicted. In fact, she was quite tempted by the proposal Yang Hao had made. Not for anything else, but to ensure her son wouldn’t have to move and could continue to live in a reasonably good environment.
For her, as a mother who couldn’t be by her son’s side, this was also fulfilling her duty.
“If you can’t repay it, then just repay it slowly!”
“I’m not short of that bit of money anyway.”
Yang Hao shrugged indifferently, though inwardly he thought it would be great if she couldn’t pay back the money, for then she could repay him in kind!
Seeing Yang Hao speak so casually, Wang Jingru didn’t make a fuss any longer. After thinking it over, she said, “I can also have Sun Jixing’s parents act as guarantors, to make it more secure.” Read latest chapters at empire
“Just handle the specifics however you see fit.”
Yang Hao wasn’t interested in the details. He just wanted the “aunt” to owe him a favor.
Also, didn’t Sun Jixing also say that as long as Yang Hao helped out, Wang Jingru would be entrusted to him?
This was “Elder Sister’s Husband’s” trust in him, and he must not let him down!!
Wang Jingru’s gaze fell on Yang Hao once more, her feelings growing even more complicated. Upon returning to Jiangcheng after her divorce, at her lowest point, this man had not only arranged a high-paying job for her, but also luxurious accommodations.
This kind of domineering CEO-style generosity was hard for any ordinary woman to resist!
And now, Wang Jingru felt as if Yang Hao was radiating a certain allure. She moved closer impulsively and then gave the man a hug: “Thank you!”
“It’s nothing, don’t mention it.”
Yang Hao certainly hadn’t expected to have such intimate physical contact so soon.
It must have been the passive skill of “Prime Minister Cao’s Buff” that took effect!
Yang Hao reached out and gently patted Wang Jingru’s back, and with the boost from his status buff, it really had a special flavor.
Yang Hao suddenly understood why Island Nation movies designed so many different plots, since each scenario created a unique sense of immersion, making them fresh and exciting to watch.
Wang Jingru seemed to be quite fond of Yang Hao’s broad shoulders, hugging them for a while before reluctantly letting go, her charming cheeks flushed with red.
“You should delegate this matter to a lawyer, it’s more professional.”
Yang Hao offered another piece of advice.
“Yeah, that’s what I was thinking too,” Wang Jingru nodded in agreement.
Tianmei Media had a legal department, and a very impressive one at that, since large film and media companies like Tianmei frequently found themselves in legal battles.
The VIP area of the CEO’s office.
Sun Jixing was holding a cup of tea poured by his secretary, but his gaze kept wandering toward the tightly closed door of the CEO’s office.
He couldn’t help but conjure up various scenarios in his mind, as his ex-wife Wang Jingru and Yang Hao were alone together in the office. The solitude of a man and a woman together naturally led to certain assumptions.
For Sun Jixing, however, these assumptions were quite frustrating. He had set his sights on the two younger sisters-in-law, but now, even though he hadn’t managed to charm them, his wife had gotten involved.
But with debts suffocating him to the point he could barely breathe, he no longer had the luxury to worry about these things. He had to resolve his debt problems before everything blew up, or he might lose his high-paying job.
Fortunately, the CEO’s office door did not stay closed to him for too long.
After about half an hour, the secretary once again ushered Sun Jixing into the CEO’s office.
He instinctively glanced at his ex-wife Wang Jingru and noticed the lingering blush on her cheeks.
So that’s it, once the door closes, you started, huh!!
Sun Jixing silently criticized them in his mind, but he didn’t have the time to care about these things now as he desperately clung to Yang Hao as his last lifeline.
The rest of the matter was no longer Yang Hao’s concern; he simply transferred the agreed amount of money to Wang Jingru, then drove to the coffee shop owned by Wang Xueru.
After being teased by his elder sister-in-law, Yang Hao felt quite worked up and needed to visit his sister to cool down.
Seeing Yang Hao, the beautiful Wang Xueru beamed with joy, immediately pulling her Brother Yang into a private room for some much-needed maintenance and cleaning of the exhaust hood.
“Brother Yang, will you come to my place tonight?”
“I have a surprise for you~”
Wang Xueru, leaning seductively on the sofa, said with a sultry look in her eyes.
“Uh?”
“What kind of surprise?”
Her coquettish expression easily piqued Yang Hao’s curiosity.
“If it’s a surprise, of course I can’t tell you now.”
“But I guarantee, Brother Yang will definitely love it!”
Wang Xueru teased further.
“Alright!”
“For a surprise, I’ve got to check it out!”
Yang Hao laughed and nodded, then embraced the contently smiling beauty in his arms, and mentioned Sun Jixing’s situation.
“Ah? So that means Brother Yang gave my sister two million four hundred thousand?”
Wang Xueru looked at Yang Hao with surprise.
“Not gave, lent!” Yang Hao corrected, as the distinction was important.
“Alright then!”
Wang Xueru gave Yang Hao a lingering look, she knew her Brother Yang well; what kind of loan was this!
It was all a pretext!!