However, reality once again showed Huizi that Su Dingsheng was quite decisive when it came to saving his own skin.
Lin Feng’s guess had been spot-on.
Before it was even dinnertime, Huizi received a call from Su Dingsheng.
His voice sounded much more worn.
"Miss Huizi, I’ve thought about Mr. Lin’s offer to acquire Dingsheng Real Estate."
"Frankly, 580 million is far too little."
"But I’m also well aware that Dingsheng Real Estate is a hot potato right now."
"So, I’m willing to hand Dingsheng Real Estate over to Mr. Lin for a low price."
Hearing Su Dingsheng say this, Huizi knew the deal was basically done.
However, from his tone, Huizi knew he was probably about to haggle.
After all, it was his life’s work. Giving it up so easily would be difficult for anyone.
Sure enough.
Su Dingsheng stated his condition. "I can sell Dingsheng Real Estate... but I hope Mr. Lin can raise the price a little..."
Huizi had expected Su Dingsheng would try to squeeze out more money.
Since he was trying to raise the price, it was her job to push it back down.
"President Su, when Mr. Lin takes over Dingsheng Real Estate, he isn’t just taking over the company. He’s also taking on the hundreds of millions you have in bad debt."
"A person can’t be too greedy."
Huizi’s words left Su Dingsheng speechless, but he still tried to press his luck.
"I’m not asking for much. Just another thirty million..."
"No matter how you look at it, Dingsheng Real Estate is my life’s work. You have to at least give me something to retire on, don’t you?"
Huizi was infuriated by his practically shameless tone.
Su Dingsheng wanted to not only escape his predicament but also walk away with retirement money.
He was obviously trying to suck them dry one last time.
"I can’t make that decision. I’ll ask Mr. Lin for you."
"But just between you and me, President Su, that’s a pretty outrageous request."
"If Mr. Lin decides he can’t be bothered with this mess because of your demand, I’m afraid you’ll have nowhere left to cry, President Su."
Hearing Huizi’s words, a faint sense of regret crept into Su Dingsheng’s heart...
He was afraid that this one last greedy demand would ruin the whole deal.
But Su Dingsheng still wanted to roll the dice!
After all, if he didn’t ask for anything now, he would truly be a pauper.
He still had some properties to his name, but they were already mortgaged to the bank...
Su Dingsheng admitted he was being greedy.
That’s why, with a gambler’s mentality, he was trying to score one last payout.
Huizi called Lin Feng and relayed Su Dingsheng’s demand.
From what Huizi knew of Lin Feng, she was sure he wouldn’t agree to such a term.
After all, it was completely unnecessary.
But after a moment of silence, Lin Feng said, "I’ll talk to him about it."
Nearly half an hour passed, and Su Dingsheng still hadn’t heard back from Huizi.
He couldn’t help but grow anxious, even regretful.
’What if my greedy demand angered Lin Feng and he decides not to acquire Dingsheng Real Estate after all? What if he just wants to liquidate everything? Then I’d really have shot myself in the foot.’
So Su Dingsheng was now overcome with anxiety.
Lin Feng was making Su Dingsheng wait on purpose.
’If he immediately agreed to such a greedy man’s terms, it would only make him even more insatiable!’
Just as Su Dingsheng, anxious as an ant on a hot pan, was about to call Huizi again...
Lin Feng’s call came through, unhurriedly.
"I’m sure you know how outrageous your demand is, President Su. I’m cleaning up your mess and taking on your debt."
"And you still have the gall to ask for thirty million?"
Su Dingsheng’s resolve had already crumbled while he was waiting.
So when he heard Lin Feng’s lukewarm tone, Su Dingsheng immediately lost his nerve.
Before Lin Feng even had to say anything more, Su Dingsheng hesitated and said, "Twenty million would be fine..."
Lin Feng scoffed. "President Su, I’m a businessman."
"In my book, if you want me to make an additional investment of that size, you need to offer something of equal value..."
"I’m not sure what you have to offer in exchange, President Su, besides Dingsheng Real Estate, that’s worth that price?"
Su Dingsheng was stunned by Lin Feng’s question.
’Looks like getting money out of Lin Feng isn’t going to be easy.’
But Su Dingsheng was determined to walk away with that retirement fund.
In his desperation, Su Dingsheng suddenly thought of his daughter, Su Ruoxi, who was in the prime of her life.
Su Dingsheng knew very well that his daughter, Su Ruoxi, was beautiful and charming.
At that moment, he felt none of the responsibility a father should.
In Su Dingsheng’s mind, he had already concocted the perfect justification:
’If Ruoxi stays with a down-and-out father like me, she’ll never be able to marry into a good family...’
’This Mr. Lin is a young and brilliant man, and he’s incredibly wealthy.’
’If Ruoxi were to marry Mr. Lin, it would be an excellent match...’
’When I become his father-in-law, maybe Mr. Lin will even help me out a bit.’
’Thinking about it this way, handing Dingsheng Real Estate over to Mr. Lin isn’t a loss at all...’
Before he even spoke, Su Dingsheng had already thoroughly convinced himself.
And so, having rationalized his decision, Su Dingsheng spoke without a hint of hesitation. "If Mr. Lin wants an exchange of equal value..."
"To be perfectly honest, my daughter is a woman of exceptional beauty and character!"
Lin Feng had originally just intended to push the price down.
After all, getting rid of a persistent pest could be worth a small price.
It wasn’t out of the question to give Su Dingsheng a sum of money just to get him to quietly disappear.
But he had never imagined Su Dingsheng could be so shameless—actually trying to sell his own daughter, Su Ruoxi, to him.
Lin Feng snorted coldly, his contempt for Su Dingsheng growing even deeper.
’A man who would sell his own daughter for money!’
’He has no backbone and deserves no pity.’
Suddenly, an idea came to Lin Feng!
"Your daughter? I didn’t realize you were such a... resourceful man, President Su."
"To be in the business of selling your own daughter, no less."
Lin Feng’s biting sarcasm brought out the last vestiges of shame in Su Dingsheng’s heart.
But compared to money, Su Dingsheng still chose to abandon his daughter. "Mr. Lin... about the money?"
Lin Feng couldn’t be bothered to argue with such scum any longer. "I can give you the twenty million..."
Su Dingsheng’s eyes lit up at this.
Lin Feng continued, "But I expect to get my money’s worth. I’m not paying twenty million to buy myself trouble."
"Since you’re selling your daughter to me, you are to have no further contact with her from now on."
"Do you understand?"
Su Dingsheng understood Lin Feng’s meaning perfectly. He was being told to sever his father-daughter relationship with Su Ruoxi and never contact her again.
Su Dingsheng hesitated for a moment, but he could also tell that Lin Feng was getting angry.
’He couldn’t push his luck any further.’
Thinking of the twenty million he was about to receive, Su Dingsheng gritted his teeth and agreed. "You can rest assured, Mr. Lin. I am a man of my word."
"I will never have any contact with my daughter again!"

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