The ancient war between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in a wealthy family

The funding gap is like a sword hanging over our heads, flashing with a cold light.

I rubbed my eyebrows and forced myself to calm down.

Don't panic, especially at times like this, you need to stay calm.

Zhan Yu held my hand, his palm was warm and dry, giving me a little strength.

"Don't worry, we'll find a solution together." His voice was low and firm, giving me support as always.

I didn't go directly to the old fogies as I had done before - I mean, our valued shareholders.

Talk to them about money?

No, now is not the time.

Those old foxes are as cunning as monkeys. Before we get to know the inside story, it will just be an endless wrangling.

I have to prepare first and have the cards in hand so that I can take the initiative at the negotiation table.

I went to the bank first. Manager Sun was as enthusiastic as ever, but his inherent caution and suspicion had not changed at all.

"Mrs. Zhan, why are you here today..." he asked tentatively.

I came straight to the point and laid out the transformation plan and funding gap.

After listening to this, Manager Sun's expression became a little subtle. He pushed his glasses and talked about a lot of financial policies and risk assessments. Finally, he summed it up in one sentence: It is difficult to get a loan.

I had expected this to happen and didn't expect the bank to agree outright. I just wanted to find out their bottom line.

After leaving the bank, I went straight to look for shareholder Zheng.

What can I say about this old man? He is very stubborn. Once he makes up his mind, ten oxen cannot pull him back.

I talked to him about the future prospects of the new industry and the huge profits after the transformation, but he kept shaking his head, saying things like "the risk is too great" and "take it slow and steady"...

It makes my head hurt.

It was difficult to reach a consensus internally, and external funds were not yet in place. I felt like I was trapped in a quagmire and unable to move.

Employee training did not go smoothly. Although Trainer Li did his job conscientiously, the new industry was very different from the previous business model, and the employees found it difficult to adapt.

What gives me even more headaches is that competitor Yang seems to have sensed the news of our tight capital chain and has started to make moves, with all kinds of small actions.

Zhan Yu saw that I was in a state of panic and advised me to rest, but how could I sleep?

It has not been easy for the Zhan Group to get to where it is today, and I absolutely cannot watch it fall into trouble.

The jade pendant that my business partner Wang gave me a few days ago is now lying quietly in the palm of my hand. The cool touch makes me a little more sober.

Mr. Wang's overtures may...

I suddenly raised my head and looked at Zhan Yu, "Please help me contact Mr. Wang and tell him that I want to discuss cooperation..."

I took the prepared documents, took a deep breath, and walked into the door of the "Genesis Future" investment institution.

To be honest, I only learned about this institution by chance. It is said that they specialize in investing in some promising emerging industries, and their decision-making efficiency is extremely high.

I actually have no idea, but now I can only take a gamble.

I was greeted by a young and capable lady with sharp eyes and a professional attitude.

I handed her the transformation plan and market analysis report, and elaborated on our advantages and future development direction.

I try to use concise and clear language to highlight the highlights and profit points of the project.

I noticed that as she was flipping through the materials, her brows relaxed several times and her eyes gradually revealed a look of interest.

The next few hours were a battlefield of verbal battles.

They raised all kinds of sharp questions about my plan, covering almost all aspects, from market risks to technical barriers, from competitors to team composition.

Relying on my in-depth understanding of the project and keen insight into the market, I answered them one by one with solid reasons and neither servile nor overbearing.

My confidence and professionalism ultimately impressed them, and they agreed to proceed with a further evaluation.

A few days later, I received a call from "Genesis Future" informing me that my investment application was approved!

At that moment, I felt like I was dreaming.

The huge rock that had been hanging in my heart for many days finally fell to the ground, and I almost jumped up and cheered.

I immediately told Zhan Yu the good news.

He was processing documents in the office. When he heard my voice, he looked up and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Before I could say anything, he strode over and pulled me into a hug.

The familiar calm aura from him surrounded me, making me feel extremely at ease.

"You always work miracles." He whispered in my ear, his voice low and full of love.

I felt his love and trust, and my heart was filled with warmth.

I gently pushed him away, with an expression of uncontrollable joy on my face: "Let's go find shareholder Zheng..."

I took the investment agreement of "Genesis Future" and went to see shareholder Zheng with full confidence.

I thought he would change his attitude immediately. After all, this investment was enough to prove that my transformation plan was not a castle in the air.

But he still had a stern face and shook his head stubbornly, "I haven't even heard of this investment institution. Who knows if it's reliable? What if it fails?"

I patiently spread out the detailed market analysis and risk assessment report in front of him, pointing to the data and charts, and explained word by word: "Uncle Zheng, this report was evaluated by a professional third-party agency. 'Genesis Future' has always had a keen eye for investment, and the success rate of their investment projects is over 80%. Moreover, this agreement clearly stipulates the investment's phased goals and risk control measures..."

My voice echoed in the conference room, intertwined with shareholder Zheng's questioning voice.

Sometimes he questioned the qualifications of the investment institutions, and sometimes he worried about the prospects of the new industry. In short, he was worried about many things.

I took a deep breath, suppressed my irritation, and continued to argue with him.

This tug of war lasted for nearly two hours and my voice became a little hoarse.

Finally, I threw out my trump card: "Uncle Zheng, what you are worried about is nothing more than risks. But have you ever thought that sticking to the old ways is the biggest risk! If we don't transform, we will be eliminated by the market sooner or later!" My tone was firm, powerful, and resounding.

Perhaps my persistence touched him, or perhaps he finally realized that transformation was inevitable, and shareholder Zheng's expression gradually eased.

He picked up the agreement and read it carefully again. Finally, he sighed and said slowly, "Okay, I agree to this investment. Xiaoya..."

Shareholder Zheng's transformation was like the first domino to fall. Other shareholders also expressed their approval, and the differences of opinion within the family began to gradually narrow.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt the burden on my shoulders lighten a little.

However, just when I thought everything was going in the right direction, my phone suddenly vibrated.

It was the assistant calling, her voice tinged with anxiety: "Boss Bai, something bad has happened. Yang's competitor..."

My heart sank and I had a feeling that something bad was going to happen.

"What happened to them?" I asked in a deep voice.

"They... they seem..." The assistant hesitated, as if he had difficulty speaking.

"Hurry up and tell me!" I said hurriedly.

"It seems they have... reached some kind of cooperation with Genesis Future's competitor..." the assistant finally finished the sentence.

My hand gripping the phone suddenly tightened, my knuckles turning white.

"Cooperation..." I muttered to myself, my eyes gradually turning cold.