After being reborn, I refused to be a sucker, and my whole family was dumbfounded.

Chapter 598

"Between us, it's nothing but competition. Why should I help you?"

Shi Gandang was speechless after being choked by Lin Ling's words.

Lin Ling was right; there was indeed no friendship between them whatsoever.

Shi Gandang took a deep breath and continued, "President Lin, the person who kidnapped Ganxian was Cheng Yong."

"Cheng Yong?"

Lin Ling pretended to be very surprised.

"So it was him... He's a real troublesome character."

“Cheng Yong is a madman; he’s capable of anything. If you don’t save Gan Xian, he might kill him.”

Lin Ling looked at Shi Gandang with a half-smile.

"Master Shi, didn't you always boast about your strong connections in Myanmar? Why are you coming to beg me now?"

"this......"

Shi Gandang's face turned pale and then red as Lin Ling spoke, Lin Ling actually exposed his shortcomings to his face and made him so embarrassed.

"President Lin, what happened before was... I exaggerated."

Shi Gandang had no choice but to admit his mistake.

"I... I do know some people in Myanmar, but compared to Cheng Yong, I'm far inferior and not qualified to make connections at all."

"Really?"

Lin Ling said jokingly, "Patriarch Shi, why didn't you say so earlier? Why pretend to be something you're not?"

"Mr. Lin, please stop making fun of me."

An awkward smile appeared on Shi Gandang's face.

"Now, my brother's life is in your hands."

Lin Ling felt a surge of pleasure as he looked at Shi Gandang's humble and submissive demeanor.

He deliberately paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Patriarch Shi, helping you isn't out of the question..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Gandang felt a glimmer of hope.

"Mr. Lin, just name your conditions! I'll do my best to meet them as long as it's within my power!"

"As for the conditions, there aren't any yet. But don't worry, I, Lin Ling, am not the kind of person who takes advantage of others in their time of need."

"Since I promised to help you, I will do my best."

"But let me make this clear from the start: Cheng Yong is no ordinary man, and I can't guarantee whether this will work out."

"President Lin, I believe you must have a solution."

"You must have very strong connections in Myanmar, right?"

Shi Gandang asked cautiously, afraid of saying the wrong thing again and angering Lin Ling.

"Of course."

Lin Ling said proudly, "My connections in Myanmar are exceptionally strong."

"Let me put it this way, in Myanmar, there's nothing I, Lin Ling, can't do. With just one word from me, not only Cheng Yong, but even the president of Myanmar would have to give me some face."

Lin Ling's words were incredibly flowery and boastful, a veritable explosion of bravado.

Upon hearing this, Shi Gandang harbored some doubts, but dared not show them.

He could only nod repeatedly and agree, "Yes, yes, Mr. Lin is very resourceful. I believe you will definitely have a way to rescue Gan Xian."

"Mr. Lin, then I'll leave it to you!"

Shi Gandang stood up and bowed deeply to Lin Ling.

"Master Shi, you're too kind. There's something I need to make clear to you."

Lin Ling waved his hand.

“Saving people is no easy task, especially in a place like Myanmar. You are probably aware of the risks involved.”

"Since I've promised to help you, I will do my best. However, the expenses involved will not be a small amount."

Shi Gandang's heart skipped a beat. He had long expected that Lin Ling would not help for nothing and would definitely make demands.

It's just unknown how big Lin Ling's appetite really is.

"Mr. Lin, don't worry, as long as you can rescue Ganxian, money is not a problem."

Shi Gandang quickly replied.

"The head of the Shi family is indeed straightforward."

Lin Ling smiled and said, "Since that's the case, I'll just get straight to the point."

"It would cost at least eight billion to manage relationships with all parties. Those people have huge appetites; you can't satisfy them with anything less."

"Of course, I can't work for nothing; I have to get some kickbacks."

Lin Ling paused, looked at Shi Gandang, and slowly said, "In total, it's 10 billion. Patriarch Shi, what do you think?"

"Ten billion?!"

When Shi Gandang heard this number, he almost jumped up.