Power and Wealth
Chapter 1235 – Do you accept disciples?
Inside the presidential suite.
It became quiet.
Over a billion RMB. This is an astounding amount.
Dong Xuebing could roughly guess Zhang Longjuan’s company value. It should be worth around seven to eight billion RMB. A single woman created a successful business overseas from her winnings at a Macau casino. She even separated herself from her family to build her career. He could not imagine what hardships she had undergone. She is a legend, and she is facing her biggest hurdle now.
Over a billion RMB.
How can I get this amount?
Dong Xuebing could not help. He could not get it so fast, even if he could raise this amount.
If Zhang Longjuan could not get funds, her company would be gone.
Zhang Longjuan’s successful business would be gone, and she will be in debt.
Dong Xuebing does not want this to happen. “Do you have ways to raise so much money?”
Zhang Longjuan smiled. “I don’t have a foolproof plan, but I can try my luck. If I succeed, I can temporarily settle my company’s financial issues.”
Dong Xuebing asked. “What are you going to do?”
“This is why I came.” Zhang Longjuan replied.
Dong Xuebing paused for a second. “Are you going to gamble?”
Zhang Longjuan nodded. “That gambling ship is big. I heard from my friends that winning or losing a few million USD there is normal. Those are big players. The gambling ship will not allow guests without high net worth to board. I considered for a few days when State Security approached me, and I decided to try my luck. I mortgaged my houses and cars to raise some money. If I win tens of millions or a hundred million USD, I can solve some of my financial issues.”
Dong Xuebing was speechless. “But…”
Shen Xiaomei heard and said. “This is illegal.”
Although Zhang Longjuan started her business from her winnings at a casino, it was a legal casino. She paid the taxes, and those are not illegal funds. But this gambling ship is operating without a license. Gambling might be allowed on international waters, but the winnings are considered illegal funds.
Zhang Longjuan replied. “I know. I have spoken to your leaders. If we can complete our mission smoothly, they will disregard my winnings. They can even help me turn it into legal funds.”
Shen Xiaoyan was shocked. She did not expect her higher-ups to agree to such a condition.
Shen Xiaomei thought about it and did not say anything. Zhang Longjuan had donated tens of million USD to the State Security to fund their missions. State Security will repay her in times of need. However, Ms. Zhang must win first.
Dong Xuebing asked. “Are you good at gambling?”
Zhang Longjuan replied. “Not bad. I seldom lose.”
Dong Xuebing continued. “What if you lose?”
Zhang Longjuan laughed. “I will be bankrupted if I lose. Haha… State Security will not cover my losses as they don’t have the funds to do so.”
Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. “It is too risky.”
Zhang Longjuan replied. “I know. But I must take the risk. I cannot allow my company to collapse. I got no time. The call earlier was from my staff. We owed too much money, and they could not stall the debtors anymore.”
Dong Xuebing suggested. “How about you let your family help and think of other solutions later?”
Zhang Longjuan looked at Dong Xuebing. “They demanded 51% of my company. If I agree, they will own the company. I would rather let it be bankrupt.”
Zhang Longjuan is stubborn.
Her stubbornness is similar to Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing did not say anything else. He understood how she felt. He would do the same in her situation. But his composure is far from Sis Zhang. She can continue to joke and laugh in her situation. He could not tell her problems if she did not tell him.
She can be composed because of her life experiences.
Dong Xuebing knew he could never do it.
Dong Xuebing stopped persuading her. “I wish you the best.”
“Haha… thank you.” Zhang Longjuan turned to Shen Xiaomei. “Although we had known each other for a few days, we were in danger and risked our lives together. I am telling you all this because you are my friend. Don’t tell others about my agreement with your leaders. After all, this is nothing to be proud of.”
Shen Xiaomei nodded. “I understand.”
The State Security leaders had agreed, and she will not stop Zhang Longjuan.
Zhang Longjuan snubbed her cigarette. “All right. I don’t know how much I can win. It’s about luck. Let’s not talk about me. Haha… Xiao Dong, how much did you win from the lottery? I remember the lottery’s top prize in China is only five million RMB. What lottery lets you win tens of million RMB?”
Dong Xuebing replied. “I bought a few stakes.”
“How many stakes?” Zhang Longjuan was curious.
Shen Xiaomei was also curious. She felt Dong Xuebing was full of surprises.
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and mumbled. “About 100 hundred stakes.”
One hundred stakes?
One hundred stakes of the lottery top prize?
Zhang Longjuan was amused. “Unbelievable.”
Shen Xiaomei said. “You are that person who won 100 stakes of the two-colored ball lottery.”
Dong Xuebing was surprised. “You know about it?”
“Of course. I watched the news too.” Shen Xiaomei was speechless. “Are you that guy who won the 100 stakes? That is over 100 million RMB of prize money.”
Who is this guy?
How is he so lucky?
Shen Xiaomei felt Dong Xuebing is amazing.
Dong Xuebing replied. “I spent some. I might help Sis Zhang a little if I did not spend some of my winnings.”
Zhang Longjuan laughed. “I am grateful to you for having this intention. Not everyone is willing to lend fifty million RMB to others.”
“We are friends.”
“I acknowledged you as my younger brother. If I can get past this hurdle, you can ask me for help anytime. I will not reject you.”
“Thank you. What can happen to me?”
“Haha… that’s right. There’s nothing you cannot solve.”
“Huh? I was too reckless. You think too highly of me.”
Midnight.
Shen Xiaoyan returned.
It was late, and Dong Xuebing and Zhang Longjuan returned to their rooms.
Shen Xiaomei told her sister about their conversation earlier. Of course, she also told her about Dong Xuebing winning one hundred stakes of the lottery top prize.
“One hundred stakes?” Shen Xiaoyan was shocked. She saw the news with her younger sister and remembered it clearly. “He was the one who won it.”
“Yes. He admitted.” Shen Xiaomei said. “Do you think he is lying?”
Shen Xiaoyan replied. “Do you think he will lie about it?”
“You are right. But why is he so lucky? He has good combat skills and marksmanship.”
“That’s why I say Mr. Dong is different. Didn’t you see our Chief’s attitude towards him? He is only a former State Security administrative staff. How can a State Security department head know him?” All subordinates know their leaders, but the leaders will not know all their men.
“Ah, Sis…”
“What is it?”
“Do you think… do you think he….”
Dong Xuebing walked out of his room suddenly when they were chatting. He looked at the twins and said. “I can’t sleep, and I am going to the bathroom. Carry on chatting.”
Dong Xuebing was about to walk to the bathroom when Shen Xiaomei called him. “Mr. Dong.”
“Ah?” Dong Xuebing looked at her. “What is it?”
Shen Xiaomei asked awkwardly. “Err… Do… Do you accept disciples?”
Dong Xuebing was puzzled. “Disciples? What disciples?”
Shen Xiaomei cleared her throat. “I… I want to learn how to dodge bullets from you.”
Dong Xuebing wiped his sweat. “I… I don’t know how to dodge bullets. Those hooligans have poor aiming today.”
Shen Xiaoyan looked at Dong Xuebing. “We can tell how amazing you are today.”
Shen Xiaomei added. “You had dodged at least seven bullets today. You cannot fool us.”
“It’s luck.” Dong Xuebing was scared of others talking about this. “Err… I don’t accept disciples, and you are better than me. I got nothing to teach you. I… I am going to the bathroom.”
“Please teach us, Mr. Dong.” Shen Xiaomei insisted. “You can also tell us your trick. Also, why is your body so tough? Have you learned external Qi Gong?”
Shen Xiaoyan smiled. “I also want to learn.”
“No… I was lucky too.” Dong Xuebing replied. “I cannot hold it any longer. I need to use the bathroom.”
The sisters were speechless.