Chapter 605 - Settling the debt: The First Favor (III)

Xiong Zhi read the papers carefully. Her cold and indifferent face finally broke into a serious frown.

Both of them now knew the severity of this matter.

Silence filled the office.

Xiong Zhi put down the files after reading the contents.

"This is too much for a single favor, in fact, even two favors are not worth it. When I made the deal with Mr. Liu Fung, he gained quite an advantage for the project shares that he had invested in. That money was still growing under ArtWorld's success. If you don't want to be called a greedy person by the people of this industry, then you should change your terms. This is way overboard."

IAmFashionista was not a small pie.

Lu Jin knew that Xiong Zhi would not accept this easily so he came prepared. He glanced at Liu Fung.

Liu Fung promptly handed out another file.

Lu Jin: "I understand that. I made sure that you won't lose in this deal. We are willing to waive the five percent interest on top of the investment proceedings. We will also return the project shares in ArtWorld without a single cent in exchange from you. If we sum it all, it is a huge value. You only need to do your part of the bargain regarding the favor. With this, you won't be at a disadvantage at all. It will only be to your advantage."

Xiong Zhi's frown deepened. 

If Lu Jin put it like that, then he was very reasonable in his offer. In the eyes of everyone, it was only right for Xiong Zhi to give in to his conditions now that he was returning all the benefits gotten from IHZHI. It was actually Lu Jin who would be on the losing side.

However...

Xiong Zhi clenched her hand.

Lu Jin was their enemy. 

They were preparing for and had been investigating these people while gathering power to strengthen themselves in the possible face off with these people.

Lu Jin, his people or the people behind him might not be aware of their existence as a threat yet. 

They were not yet aware that she, Xiong Zhi, Linfeng, Lu Yin Ze, and the recently dragged in Tang Yin, were preparing to counter them.

It would be so ridiculous if she helped the enemy. 

Xiong Zhi was firm. "It's not enough. I know just what kind of treasure hove IAmFashionista is. The debt that I owe you for ArtWorld cannot compare to this favor."

Lu Jin nodded. He had expected that as well. "Then how about this? Liu Fung would continue to invest in all of IHZHI's future projects in return of minimal or no return. That's already more than a reasonable price. Especially, it is favor you owe." 

Lu Jin gave emphasis on Xiong Zhi's debt.

He could get the scale lighter and lighter, however, the fact still remained that Xiong Zhi owed him a debt. The woman had no choice but to comply to his demands in the end if she still wanted to keep her credible reputation.

"IHZHI does not lack investors. It doesn't need your money." Xiong Zhi gritted her teeth. 

She could not do it! Helping the enemy to take a major step forward was equal to digging their own grave.

Lu Jin's expressionless face turned colder. "Then, are you saying that you are willing to face the consequences of going back on your words? A Xiong like you, breaking your proud blood's principle?"

XIong Zhi remained firm. "I might as well do that."

Lu Jin expected Xiong Zhi to act stubborn in this. 

However, he was also desperate.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Then tell me, great mighty Xiong, what offer shall I hand over to make you sign these papers for me?"

Xiong Zhi bit her lips. She could not answer him. She was already preparing herself for the possible consequences. She was no longer very hopeful in the prospects of being the heiress. However, she could still fare in a public opinion war. She would do everything to make IHZHI survive such a hailstorm if this man's group caused trouble.

At this moment, while she was racking her brains out, a warm pat on her shoulder made her look up.

Linfeng's calm and unperturbed eyes looked at her. 

He smiled assuringly as he bent down to whisper using qigong. "Can you leave this matter to me?"

Xiong Zhi was worried but she did not show it on her face. She whispered back. "Do we have a way to break this?"

"We have. We may not be able to entirely back out from this matter but I have thought of a way to not make you sign this paper."

Xiong Zhi's eyes became hopeful. 

Is there really such a way?

But Linfeng still gave her a space to not expect too much, or else his girlfriend would be disappointed. 

"It may not be your desired outcome but I can promise you that it is better than the current condition."

Xiong Zhi trusted Linfeng wholeheartedly. "I leave this matter to you." 

Linfeng smiled and reached for her hand under the table. 

He then turned to Lu Jin.

"We have a proposal."

Lu Jin raised a brow. He of course noticed the two's short whispering, but he did not hear them despite his martial arts ability. This man obviously used qigong.

"Let's hear it then."

Linfeng lightly smiled. "First, I will tell you the reason why my Young Miss is firm in not joining your faction. You have repeatedly mentioned that my master is a Xiong. She is indeed a Xiong through and through. An heiress at that."

"I will not go deeper into other matters. But we are well aware that your faction will be facing up against the legendary families' faction in this organization. Asking my Young Miss's signature, are you cursing her to abandon her surname? She can't do that. It will compromise her position in the Xiong family and can cause her to lose her title as the heiress."