776: Chapter 772: The Ye Family in Dire Need of Money!
776: Chapter 772: The Ye Family in Dire Need of Money!
This time, Ye Tian came to the town of Lianghe with the purpose of forming an alliance with the Ye family clan.
This way, he could secure some support for the martial artists of Night King Hall to resist the powerful enemy that would appear in the future.
Therefore, every word and action of Ye Tian had to be predicated on this goal!
“Clan Leader, although I met Ye Zhirong, Senior, under less-than-friendly circumstances, we have nevertheless formed a connection.
Our joint effort to counter the Sima Family led to a great victory, all thanks to our combined efforts!
Therefore, I suggest we maintain the alliance between our two families!”
Ye Tian spoke confidently, while the Clan Leader of the Ye family, Ye Zhihuan, didn’t say a word.
Instead, it was Ye Zhicang by his side who blurted out, “Kid, don’t get too arrogant.
You managed to defeat Sima Feng, but that was just luck!
If you fought Sima Feng once more, I doubt you’d be so fortunate!
Just based on that one merit, you dare to use it as capital for negotiation and to demand cooperation with the Ye family clan—isn’t that a bit shameless!
So, kid, mind your language!”
“…”
As for the third brother Ye Zhiran, his face was a mask of silence.
From the beginning until now, Ye Zhiran hadn’t spoken a single word.
Ye Tian could see that he was a man of few words.
Seeing Ye Zhicang’s sharp words, Ye Zhirong hurriedly said, “Zhicang, your words are not very pleasant to hear!
This time, it was the Clan Leader who arranged to meet with Ye Tian.
If you looked down upon him, why bother inviting him here?”
Ye Zhicang snorted and no longer paid any attention to Ye Zhirong.
Clan Leader Ye Zhihuan looked at Ye Tian and finally spoke…
“Kid, even though you managed to defeat Sima Feng, that doesn’t mean the world will now see you in a new light.
In a world filled with strong individuals, Sima Feng’s strength is nothing special.
Defeating such a person is no cause for bragging.
Indeed, during the confrontation between the Ye family clan and the Sima Family, Sima Feng’s death led to the downfall of the Sima Family’s main residence, forcing the Sima Family to retreat.
You played a significant role in that battle.
Despite this, you and your Night King Hall are still relatively unknown, and after all, influence is not something that can be built so easily.”
Ye Zhihuan spoke at length.
Although his words were unpalatable, they were the truth…
Ye Tian didn’t argue and instead said directly, “Clan Leader, although Night King Hall has only been established recently, compared to those ancient family clans, we possess a vitality and room for development that the ancient clans do not have.
I believe any power would want to avoid being our enemy!
Thereby, forming a strong alliance with Night King Hall is a most beneficial affair for the Ye family clan.
I guess the Ye family would also prefer not to see the martial artists of Night King Hall side with others, right?”
“Hmm-hmm-hmm~~~~~ Ye Tian, your words are quite incisive!”
Ye Zhihuan chuckled, signalling Ye Tian to stay calm.
“Ye Tian, in fact, our families are already in a cooperative relationship, so there’s no need to sign any documents or make any formal agreements.
Should Night King Hall encounter any difficulties, the Ye family clan will provide strong support.
And should the Ye family face hardships, we hope Night King Hall will lend a helping hand!”
Ye Zhihuan quickly shifted his stance, acknowledging the cooperative relationship with Night King Hall within moments.
Ye Tian was pleased to hear this since his goal had been achieved, his face lit up with a smile.
“Clan Leader, with your words I am reassured.
From now on, Night King Hall and the Ye family clan are friends.
May our friendship last forever!”
Ye Tian spoke smoothly, and Ye Zhihuan instantly changed expressions and then passed a piece of paper to Ye Tian.
“Ye Tian, our cooperation is a trivial matter.
Please take a careful look at what’s written on this paper!”
Ye Zhihuan urged him earnestly.
Ye Tian was speechless—how could the Clan Leader of the Ye family change his expressions so quickly?
It was like flipping through a book…
But he couldn’t refuse such kindness, so Ye Tian glanced at the content written on the paper.
It was the tourism development plan for the town of Lianghe…
“Clan Leader, what is this?”
Ye Tian asked with a helpless expression, pointing at the paper in his hand.
Ye Zhihuan continued, “Kid, what you don’t know is that the ancient town of Lianghe has great potential for development!
I have already researched it.
The tourism industry is booming now, and renovating Lianghe to open it to the public could attract large numbers of tourists.
However, Lianghe is so antiquated that a renovation would require a substantial amount of money.
Even if the Ye family sold its main residence, it wouldn’t be enough.
Thus, we urgently need investors!
Ye Tian, would you be interested in being such an ‘investor’?
It could mean huge profits!”
Ye Zhihuan’s face was wreathed in smiles, leaving Ye Tian even more speechless…
After all this talk, Ye Zhihuan, the Clan Leader of the Ye family, was actually asking him for money.
And the thick-skinned request was just astonishing.
Developing tourist resources, renovating the ancient town…
these were all just pretexts.
If anyone actually invested money in the Ye family, who knew where it would actually go…
Ye Tian spoke with a smile, “Clan Leader, when I entered the town earlier, I noticed the residents of Lianghe were quite insular.
If the ancient town is built and people come and go daily, disturbing the peace with their noise, will they accept it?
Or might they drive the tourists away?”
Ye Zhihuan hurried to respond, “Ye Tian, rest assured about that!
Hearts are made of flesh; no one is heartless!
I can change the minds of the residents of Lianghe.
Besides, once there’s money to be made, who would fight against it?”
“Yeah!
Kid, why don’t you also invest some money?
You shouldn’t be short on cash, right?”
Next to Ye Tian, Ye Zhirong also persuaded.
“That’s right, that’s right!
Kid, you can’t spend all that money, so hurry up and take some out!
We’re not asking for much, just three to five billion should be enough.
Then our partnership will be solidified, and you’ll be able to make money from the dividends of the ancient town.
Why not do it?”
Ye Zhicang shouted, not so much asking Ye Tian to invest as he was threatening him.
“…”
The only one who didn’t say a word was Ye Zhiran, who just stared at Ye Tian with eyes full of eager desire.
All four were white-haired elders, shamelessly asking a junior for money.
Before coming to Lianghe Town, Ye Tian had calculated the difficulties of this trip and had even considered the possibility of clashing with the Ye Family …
But despite all the planning, Ye Tian still miscalculated!
Naturally, Ye Tian had never imagined that meeting with the four elders of the Ye Family would turn into them coercing him for money.
Where else in the world would you find a family as overbearing as the Ye Family?
Frankly speaking, Ye Tian wasn’t short on money now …
In fact, before he met Yun Xinyan, he had already made more money than he could spend in a lifetime, and now, as the Yun Corporation continued to grow stronger, Ye Tian’s assets naturally soared.
After Ye Tian established the Night King Hall, the wealth of the martial artists there all pooled together, making it a sum that Ye Tian could use at his discretion.
So, three to five billion or so was just a drop in the bucket for Ye Tian.
But Ye Tian did not want to hand it over so blithely, because he didn’t know what the Ye Family would do with his investment…
Ye Tian would never believe that the Ye Family would actually invest that money in the renovation of Lianghe Town and the construction of the ancient town!
Seeing Ye Tian’s non-committal expression, Ye Zhihuan hurriedly said, “Ye Tian, I’m begging you, whether the residents of Lianghe Town can escape their plight depends on your decision!
If you’re really afraid of your investment going down the drain, we can draw up an IOU or something, and the money will simply be a loan from you to the Ye Family, how about that?”
At this moment, Ye Zhihuan had none of the dignity of a clan leader of the Ye Family and looked entirely like a financial scammer.
What “IOU,” what “just a loan”—aren’t these the typical lines of a swindler?
If Ye Zhihuan tried to use such talk to swindle money elsewhere, he definitely wouldn’t succeed.
Perhaps only Ye Tian would be slightly moved by such words in this world?
“…”
Ye Tian still hesitated.
Ye Zhihuan quickly stood up and came before Ye Tian, pleading, “Ye Tian, please have pity on the residents of Lianghe Town!
Everyone’s afraid of being poor and hoping to earn some more money, so your investment is of great importance to us!
If you still don’t trust me, I’ll kneel down for you!”
As he spoke, Ye Zhihuan, an elderly man well in his years, actually knelt down to Ye Tian, a junior.
Ye Tian was caught off guard and certainly couldn’t bear it.
Though he possessed great power, Ye Tian had never let an elder kneel before him, and the same went for those without martial skills …
So Ye Zhihuan’s kneeling hit Ye Tian’s soft spot, and he had no choice but to compromise.
“Clan Leader, seeing you like this, how could I not agree?
Don’t worry, I will invest in the tourism industry of Lianghe Town.
Three billion yuan will be transferred to your account.
Please don’t worry.”
Ye Tian’s words immediately made Ye Zhihuan beam with joy.
“Thank you!
Thank you!”
Ye Zhihuan held onto Ye Tian’s hand and wouldn’t let go, thanking him profusely.
His emotional and earnest tone made it clear that he was truly grateful for Ye Tian’s investment in Lianghe Town.
“Kid, I knew you were a good person!
With the support of this money, Lianghe Town will surely develop better!
Our alliance will also become even more stable!”
“You’re right!
Ye Tian, my words were a bit too harsh earlier, so please don’t take them to heart!
Later, I will certainly punish myself with three drinks as an apology to you!”
“Very well …”
Ye Zhirong, Ye Zhicang, and Ye Zhiran too crowded around Ye Tian, lavishing praise on him incessantly, and even the usually silent Ye Zhiran said something, which was quite rare.