Reborn in the 1990s, I want my husband to live to be a hundred.

Chapter 150 Self-interest must never override conscience

When Kang Rongyi didn't see Kang Xinyi at Yunqi Company, his last bit of hope vanished completely.

The two temporarily moved to Xiuxiu Beauty Salon.

Ma Xiuyun was selling stickers at her shop while also renting a house.

While selling the company, Kang Rongli was also looking for a way out. Selling the company was particularly difficult; there were few interested buyers, and those who came to discuss it were only interested in the company structure and address.

As for their equipment and technology, no one else is interested.

The price offered by others was less than one-tenth of his investment. If he sold it just like that, two million would be a fatal sum for him.

The house was rented quickly, and Xiuxiu Beauty Salon was soon taken over.

They borrowed a trolley, loaded their simple luggage, and prepared to leave.

"Hey, what's going on, Mr. Kang? Trying to run away?" Kang Rongli looked up at the sound and saw Wang Liu, Dai Chungao's lackey.

"Manager Wang is joking. How could I dare to run away? Besides, where could I run to?" Kang Rongli quickly put on a smiling face.

"So what are you doing?" Wang Liu asked in a roguish tone, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, arms crossed, one leg dangling.

"This isn't about selling anything, it's about returning Mr. Dai's money."

"That's more like it! Boss Dai said he'll give you two more days to raise the money and pay it back as soon as possible. If you can't raise it, then he'll transfer your debt to loan sharks." Wang Liu blew a smoke ring at Kang Rongli.

“Loan sharking? I didn’t borrow from loan sharks!” Kang Rongli knew the dangers of loan sharking.

That's not just simple interest; it's interest compounding with interest, where two million can grow into twenty million in a month!

"Don't talk nonsense! Mr. Dai is a businessman with a conscience. He doesn't lend money at high interest rates. Otherwise, how could he still have two million at this point?"

"Two days? How can I possibly come up with two days? Mr. Wang, please let me see Mr. Dai and beg him to grant me another month. I promise I'll pay you back in a month, okay?"

“President Kang, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, it’s just that there’s no way I can. President Dai went abroad yesterday, without saying where he was going, he just told me to take care of this matter.” Wang Liu said with a sinister smile.

Kang Rongli remained silent; he knew there was no room for negotiation.

"And don't even think about running away, or we'll cripple your son!" Wang Liu whispered a threat to Kang Rongli.

Finished!

Kang Rongli collapsed to the ground.

"Remember, two days!" Wang Liu said, then swaggered away with an air of indifference, shaking his head.

"Rongli, why don't we go find our elder brother first? He can't just stand by and watch us die, can he?" Ma Xiuyun said, her voice trembling with tears.

Kang Rongli looked up at Ma Xiuyun, his mind racing. He considered that if he really couldn't repay the money, he would give his life to pay off the debt.

But now that the other party has made a move against Kang Siqiang, he has to find a way to repay the money!

An idea flashed through his mind, and he scrambled to his feet, saying to Ma Xiuyun, "Okay, you go check on Kang Rongzhong first. I'll try somewhere else!"

He turned and ran away.

Ma Xiuyun looked at the cart and wanted to leave it in the shop, but the new owner, Sister Yu, refused: "What if the debt collectors think I have a relationship with you, think the shop is yours, and cause me trouble?"

Upon hearing this, the onlookers dispersed, and those living nearby quietly closed their doors.

Ma Xiuyun sighed, pushed the cart into the yard, and stopped in front of Deng Xiuzhen's door.

She knocked on the door and, without caring whether Deng Xiuzhen wanted to hear it or not, told her everything in one go.

But it wasn't about asking Deng Xiuzhen to lend money, because Deng Xiuzhen was also poor.

She just wanted to talk about it; she felt better after saying it.

Another thing is that she wants to leave her belongings in the yard and asks Deng Xiuzhen to help look after them.

Deng Xiuzhen listened silently without saying a word.

She knew about Kang Rongli's affair; Zhao Shuliang had told her about it.

Zhao Shuliang also gave her and Wenjing each a mobile phone, saying it was a new product developed by the company, and asked them to use it to test its performance and offer their opinions.

As soon as Ma Xiuyun left, she immediately took out her phone and called Zhao Shuliang.

As soon as Zhao Shuliang answered the phone, he laughed: "It seems that Kang Rongli and his wife have divided their work. His wife went to your place, and he came to Yunqi Company. He's at the gate and wants to meet the boss of Yunqi."

"He wants to see Boss Yunqi. Are you at Yunqi now?" Deng Xiuzhen asked.

"Yes, I'm here today to discuss some things. What's your opinion on this? Should we let them off the hook, or what?" Zhao Shuliang asked in a relaxed tone.

Deng Xiuzhen thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I don't want to let them go, but if something really happens to their family of three, I feel like my conscience won't allow it."

"Alright, I'll give him a way out, but I won't let them have it too easy. Some people can't live a good life, otherwise they can't be human."

……

Zhao Shuliang summoned Yunfei and asked how things were going.

Yunfei said that Kang Rongli came to him begging for money. He said that if he gave him two million, he would give him the company, all the company's technology and equipment, and work for him for life, with Yunqi Company paying his salary as he pleased.

Yunfei frowned and asked, "President Zhao, what do you think we should do to handle this?"

Zhao Shuliang thought for a moment and said, "Kang Rongli is not a caged bird. If we really follow his advice and use him, he might mess things up for the company if he doesn't change his mind one day. That's why I ultimately decided not to cooperate with him."

"Then, should I tell him to go back?" Yunfei said respectfully.

“His current situation is somewhat related to me. Although it’s said that there’s no room for sentimentality in business, I still think it’s good to leave room for maneuver. I’m just offering you a suggestion, but whether it works or not is up to you.”

"Please tell me, please tell me, I will definitely do as you say!" Yunfei did not change his attitude because Zhao Shuliang lowered his stance; on the contrary, he became even more respectful.

Zhao Shuliang's eyes flickered as he said, "Kang Rongli is actually a talented person, and he's ruthless. Rather than making enemies with someone like him, why don't we give him a chance and let him wholeheartedly work for the company? How about this..."

Yunfei's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly.

"You're giving me two million? You don't want my company, and you're even injecting funds and providing technical support?" Kang Rongli couldn't believe it.

“Yes, but we also have a requirement: no matter how many years pass, you cannot do anything that harms Yunqi Company. Of course, this doesn't require a signed agreement or a guarantee; all we need is your word,” Yunfei said calmly.

Kang Rongli was stunned for a moment, then nodded emphatically and said, "Okay, I promise you!"

"This is Old Zhao's idea. He thinks you are a talented person and doesn't want you to go down a dead end. He said that doing business requires both profit and conscience."

He ultimately didn't agree to join your company, not only because your brother kicked him out, but also because he felt you valued profit too much.

I hope this experience will make you understand that self-interest should never override your conscience!

Zhao Shuliang didn't say these words, but Yunfei felt that was what he meant.