Lost and Spy

What Meng Shaoyuan said was right. The Busaizong family was indeed in a desperate situation now.

Thirty thousand US dollars. A full thirty thousand US dollars.

Given Busaizong's current economic situation, there is no way to raise such a large amount of funds in a short period of time.

However, this money must be handed over to the Americans within the specified time.

otherwise?

The Busaizong family dared not even imagine the consequences.

"There is no way, there is really no way."

Carson's lips turned pale. "During this period, the Busaizong family has encountered too many unexpected events. Our expenses have really reached a very difficult point. Although my brother took out half of the previous 5,000 US dollars, Kovacs and I also spent a lot of effort to get the other half, and even sold some of our things to get it together."

At this point, Kovac also said: "If it's just a few thousand dollars, maybe we can still find a way, but thirty thousand dollars? It's really too difficult."

For a moment, the whole room became deathly silent.

After a long while, Dudley finally spoke: "I know our current predicament, but we must understand the current situation. The vice chairman of the 'United Relief Fund' is actually responsible for all specific affairs, that is, he is the person who has the real power of the foundation, and can even be said to be the spokesperson for the Americans.

If we can't raise the money, yes, the Americans will look down on us, and maybe even hate us, but they won't touch us easily. However, have you ever thought about what will happen next? Grayson will undoubtedly take this position, and then what will happen? Have you ever imagined it? "

Kovac gritted his teeth and said, "I know that once the Grayson family becomes the spokesperson for the Americans, they will completely suppress the Busaizong family. With the help of the Americans, within a year, perhaps the Busaizong family will no longer have a foothold in Manila."

"Not only that." Dudley sighed softly, "We have been fighting with the Grayson family for hundreds of years. The Spanish, the Americans, the Japanese, and then the Americans again. We are all looking for opportunities to completely destroy each other, but we are evenly matched, and in order to maintain balance, those people above will not let one family dominate.

But now the situation is different. It seems that this war has basically established the Americans' dominant position. They will stay here for a long, long time. Whoever can gain the full trust of the Americans during this period will receive great help. "

He was silent for a moment, then said, "It's time for the families in Manila to change."

These words deeply pierced into the hearts of every member of the Busaizong family.

A family that has stood firm for hundreds of years may face destruction because of this incident?

"So, no matter how difficult it is, we must gather the funds." Dudley pulled himself together and said, "And, it must be done within the specified time."

"How do you do it?"

Carson looked embarrassed: "Even if we sell the property now, it will take time."

Just when everyone was at a loss, his expression suddenly changed: "Maybe there is another way."

"any solution?"

All eyes were on him.

"Dorok, Dorok." Carson said hurriedly, "Maybe, no, he must have a way."

At this point, everyone had no choice but to believe what he said.

Dudley thought for a moment and said, "Then call Dorok immediately."

……

Dorok himself had not expected that he would meet almost all the bigwigs of the Busaizong family here.

When he understood the purpose of his summons, he seemed a little at a loss for a moment.

But seeing Carson's fiery gaze, Dorok hesitated for a moment and said, "There is a way."

This sentence immediately ignited everyone's hope.

"Say it."

Under repeated urging, Dorok finally said, "There is a man named Larry Cratley in Manila. You may not have heard of his name, but he is quite famous in Manila."

This sentence seems very contradictory, but no one cares now.

Dorok continued, “This man is a loan shark.”

what?
Loan shark?
Everyone in the Busaizong family looked at each other.

The Busaizong family simply doesn't bother to associate with such people, as it will only lower their own status.

But now, they still listened patiently to what Dorok said: "If you need such a large amount of funds in a short period of time, then looking at the whole of Manila, only Larry can help you."

Dudley frowned and said, "But can he come up with 30,000 US dollars?"

"Larry is not alone." Dorok explained patiently, "If it were just him, he wouldn't be able to come up with so much money at once, but behind him, or to be more precise, the funds he controls are not entirely his own, but include the funds of many people.

I don't know who is behind him, but as long as they are willing to help, I think there is a way to solve it. Thirty thousand dollars? Yes, thirty thousand dollars."

Are they willing to take action?
Dudley couldn't help but ask, "Are there any conditions?"

"Of course." Dorok continued, "For example, when civilians borrow money, some need collateral, then the interest rate is lower, while some do not need collateral, and the interest rate will definitely be much higher. However, with the reputation of the Busaizong family, I think it will be easy to borrow 30,000 US dollars."

These few sentences indirectly flattered the Busaizong family.

Dudley was still a little hesitant.

After all, in his opinion, the Busaizong family was high and mighty in Manila, and the other party was just a loan shark. Once he got involved with them, he would not even know what kind of impact it would have on the Busaizong family in the future.

But in the current situation, he couldn't find a better way.

"That's it." Dudley said helplessly, "Dorok, go and make arrangements. I want to meet this Larry within three hours."

"Yes, sir." Dorok said respectfully, "I will go to him now. I believe Larry will feel honored to receive your call."

He once again quietly flattered the Busaizong family.

"Go, go." Dudley waved his hand.

At this moment, he looked very tired, and even had a hint of fear about the future! (End of this chapter)