Capítulo 1081: Chapter 404: “Smiling Face” and “Gift
“Duoduo, have some more, why did you stop eating?”
As the family happily enjoyed their dinner, Mrs. Yu noticed that Yu Duo quickly put down her chopsticks and couldn’t help but show concern, “Is it because the food doesn’t suit your taste?”
“No, no, I’m already very full… super satisfied!”
Yu Duo quickly waved her hands, indicating that it wasn’t a matter of taste, but that she couldn’t eat anymore.
Seeing Yu Duo’s exaggerated gestures, Yu Zetao and the others shared an understanding smile, with a hint of sigh in their eyes… How long had it been since Yu Duo showed such a lively side?
Although Yu Duo always pretended to be nonchalant, continuing to play the role of the family’s little joy bringer, she, who was inexperienced in the ways of the world, had matured quite a bit due to recent events, but her poor acting skills couldn’t fool the three people who knew her best.
Yu Zetao often sighed, but felt helpless, because given the current family situation, besides Mrs. Yu, neither he nor Yu Fei had much time to care about Yu Duo’s feelings.
Seeing Yu Duo in a slightly improved state, even Yu Zetao and Yu Fei felt a bit better.
But just then, Yu Duo, who had put down her chopsticks, hesitated and then quietly spoke, “Dad, I saw that invitation, it looks like a private banquet, is it really reliable?”
“Duoduo, you don’t understand, in the business world, especially in Huaxia, many things are basically discussed over meals… those official investment conferences are often just for show.”
Before Yu Zetao could speak, Yu Fei patted Yu Duo’s head and explained with a smile.
Even though Yu Fei explained, Yu Duo, who nodded slightly, still seemed hesitant to speak.
“Duoduo, what’s wrong?”
Seeing this, Yu Zetao asked.
“It’s nothing, really… I just, I kind of feel that Uncle Qi isn’t very reliable.”
After hesitating again and again, Yu Duo sneaked a glance at her father and whispered.
Yu Zetao was taken aback, then reluctantly smiled, “Uncle Qi has been Dad’s friend for many years, he has helped our family a lot in the past, including buying that house from us, he even bought you many gifts when you were little, why would you think he’s not reliable?”
“But, but the selling price wasn’t even half of the market value, right?”
“That’s because Uncle Qi promised to help us find a sales channel in Magic City, so the house sale loss is like a pre-payment for Uncle Qi’s help, do you get it now?”
Yu Zetao explained.
Perhaps seeing that Yu Zetao didn’t blame her, Yu Duo gathered the courage to speak, “But Dad and Brother have been running around in Magic City and Hang City for so long, and he hasn’t contacted you, he just suddenly appeared today, and last time when Dad called Uncle Qi, he hung up… I, I wasn’t eavesdropping on purpose.”
Hearing Yu Duo say this, Yu Zetao and Yu Fei exchanged a glance and fell silent.
As someone experienced in business, Yu Zetao understood what Yu Duo was saying, didn’t he?
But… he had no choice.
When truly at the end of the road, Yu Zetao could only try to grasp any lifeline he could… particularly since in the medical equipment business, not everyone had the credentials to be the savior of the Yu family.
Seeing her father and brother fall silent, it showed that her guesses were right, Yu Duo’s eyes dimmed.
The nameless hope that had just arisen in her heart quickly faded away.
Biting her lip, Yu Duo gathered courage once more, “Dad, Mom, Brother, actually, I have a friend who might be able to help us, maybe I should reach out to him…”
Hearing Yu Duo say this, the three were taken aback.
“Friend?”
“What kind of friend?”
Facing the suspicious gazes of the three, Yu Duo murmured:
“Just… just a close friend, I think he would help me because he’s… he’s usually very generous… and he’s also quite rich.”
Yu Duo didn’t know how else to describe it and could only put it this way.
This made the three of them chuckle, and Yu Fei shook his head, “How rich? Even if he is rich and indeed willing to help you, do you think without familial ties or personal interest, he would lend you much?”
“Uh…”
This question stumped Yu Duo, she tilted her head and said, “He should… should at least be able to lend me five million, or if I plead with him, maybe even ten million?”
Yu Duo didn’t have much confidence, as she really didn’t know how much she was “worth” to Zhou Wang.
He bought Sister Ranran an entire homestay and gave her a hotel, but Yu Duo knew that it was because they were boyfriend and girlfriend, and Sister Ranran had probably already been intimate with him…
As for herself, she thought she could at least be worth five million, right?
After all, the bracelet Zhou Wang gave her was close to one million, so if she put things together, ten million should be possible.
At least that’s what the girl thought.
Hearing Yu Duo’s answer, Yu Zetao and the three others exchanged glances, all a bit startled.
Yu Fei originally meant to tease Yu Duo, but Yu Duo actually said she could borrow ten million…
Ten million, a figure that wouldn’t have meant much to the Yu family in the past, but now wasn’t a small amount.
The key point was, Yu Duo had such a friend?
How come they never knew?