“You see, it’s not that I don’t want to help you. It’s just that the national regulations on financial systems have indeed become stricter lately,” Director Qian said with an expression of helplessness.
“What if I say I need that money right now?” Cao Chuan’s gaze bore into her.
“In that case… the most I can do is make a few more calls for you, Young Master Cao,” Director Qian still looked extremely troubled, and as she spoke, she prepared to call more of her contacts in the banking system.
“You think I’m negotiating with you?” Cao Chuan suddenly raised a foot and kicked her straight away.
Caught off guard, Director Qian’s slightly plump figure was immediately sent stumbling backward two to three steps before falling flat on her butt, her phone flying from her hand.
“You have one minute. Find a way to transfer the funds into my account.”
“Otherwise, as the Cao Family Heir, I’ll call my father right now and ask him to find a more competent, more efficient financial director to replace you!”
Cao Chuan’s face was dark and menacing.
His sudden burst of violence not only stunned Director Qian but also made Shen Mengying at the door cover her mouth in shock.
“Young Master Cao…” After a long pause, Director Qian finally snapped back to her senses, her face ashen as she scrambled to her feet.
“Starting now.” Cao Chuan raised his left hand and glanced at the Patek Philippe Celestial Tourbillon Ref. 6002 on his wrist. “You have fifty-nine seconds left.”
“Either find a way to transfer the money, or pack your things and get out. Your choice.”
As expected, Director Qian’s face changed instantly.
She glanced in panic at Shen Mengying by the door.
Seeing that the other woman was also scared stiff and clearly had no intention of speaking up on her behalf, she hurriedly said, “Young Master Cao, please don’t be angry!”
“Give me just a moment. I’ll think… I’ll see if there’s another workaround!”
“Fifty seconds left.” Cao Chuan gave her no room for discussion.
“Okay, fifty seconds! I’ll figure something out within fifty seconds!” Director Qian was sweating profusely.
National financial oversight tightening was real, but it wasn’t unmanageable. She had been planning to use that as an excuse to stall Cao Chuan, betting on his lack of insider knowledge. She had intended to delay his funding by two or three days, allowing Cao Hai to get a head start. This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
But now, Cao Chuan was being so forceful, even threatening to report to Cao Chuanzhi—the situation had changed completely.
Cao Chuan might be young and inexperienced in running a major corporation, but Cao Chuanzhi had run Cao Corporation for decades. He knew all the ins and outs. If this reached him, he’d instantly smell something fishy.
At that point, she would be completely screwed.
Even without involving Cao Chuanzhi, just based on Cao Chuan’s aggressive behavior, if she didn’t comply, she would probably get another beating next.
A wise woman doesn’t fight a losing battle.
Under pressure, she had no choice but to open the “narrow path” she had originally reserved for Cao Hai to Cao Chuan instead.
However, since she had already claimed earlier that there was no faster way to transfer the funds—and the “narrow path” could only be used once—Director Qian didn’t dare to move too quickly.
She had to pretend to panic and hesitate for a moment, then suddenly clapped her hands. “I’ve got it!”
“There’s a way to bypass the current financial oversight and transfer the 1 billion yuan to you quickly.”
“Speak,” Cao Chuan already knew what she was going to say but still responded with an indifferent tone.
“Use a company-to-company transfer. Just send the 1 billion yuan from Cao Corporation to Baichuan Investment Co., Ltd., under your name.”
Director Qian forced a smile. “With Cao Corporation’s authority, transferring 1 billion yuan to another company doesn’t require any reporting to institutions. It can be done directly.”
“However… there’s a small issue.”
“Cut the crap.”
“Cao Corporation’s cash flow is mostly in rotation, and the liquid reserves aren’t much. The 2 billion yuan for you and Young Master Hai was specially pre-allocated by Chairman Cao. Now that those funds are locked in the bank approval process, they’ve been temporarily frozen. The remaining available cash flow in Cao Corporation is less than 2 billion. If we transfer 1 billion to your company today, we won’t be able to transfer funds to Young Master Hai’s company right away.”
At this point, Director Qian glanced carefully at Cao Chuan.
But he just sneered, “That’s your problem, not mine.” Enjoying the story? Read on at g.com.
“Now that a method exists, hurry up and transfer the money.”
“Yes!” Director Qian dared not argue anymore. She glanced again at Shen Mengying, who looked noticeably uneasy, and quickly returned to her desk to begin the transfer to Baichuan Investment Co., Ltd.
After completing the operations, she returned to Cao Chuan and said, “The transfer is done.”
“Based on past experience, the funds should arrive in about thirty minutes.”
“Mhm.” Cao Chuan nodded faintly.
“But, per Chairman Cao’s orders, I do need to remind you of one thing,” Director Qian suddenly changed her tone.
“This 1 billion yuan is strictly for investment purposes. Throughout the process, it will be tracked and monitored by Cao Corporation, so please make sure to handle it properly.”
Cao Chuan naturally knew the rules.
He also understood that this comment was her way of saving face.
This 1 billion, originally set aside as a shortcut for Cao Hai, was now forced into his hands. She had also taken a kick from him. It was only natural that she’d try to reassert herself with a final warning.
He responded with a cold sneer, “It’s not your place to teach me how to do my job.”
Then his gaze swept over both Shen Mengying and Director Qian, his tone meaningful, “And besides, the ones who really need reminding… are you two.”
“You’re the assistant to the CEO of Cao Corporation, and you’re the financial director. Eating the Cao Family’s food, don’t forget where your loyalty should lie—or who you should be prioritizing in serving.”
Director Qian was instantly speechless.
At the door, Shen Mengying, who had been glanced at deliberately by Cao Chuan, quickly lowered her head.
“Hmph!” Cao Chuan snorted coldly.
After delivering this loaded message, he turned and left with Song Keran without another glance.
The finance director’s office instantly fell into complete silence.