Ren Yuanhao looked at the three women with a flattered expression.
"Good heavens, ladies, this is thirty million. Don't you want to consider it carefully? What if I'm a scammer? Shen Lan Ni, Boss Shen, five million is your entire fortune!"
Ren Yuanhao was touched, tears welling in his eyes. But the next scene terrified him even more.
Ye Lan brought out her personal laptop, typed a series of swift commands, and pointed at several icons on the screen. Her calm demeanor exuded an aura of "though a thousand men stand in my way, I will go."
"If you're in a hurry, Yuanhao, you can choose which bank to start with."
Ren Yuanhao's face turned pale. "Miss, you're too amazing. Citibank, Swiss Bank, who can afford to offend them? What if they go to jail because of me?"
"Sister, no. I know you're capable, and getting tens of millions isn't difficult. But we can't do anything illegal!"
Before Ren Yuanhao could finish, Shen Lan Ni lightly tossed a bank card with five million yuan to him. Her expression suggested that this small amount wasn't worth mentioning and that she could earn more.
Yang Lingxue also took out a card from her bag and slapped it into Ren Yuanhao's hand. She said indignantly, "If the stock market wasn't so unstable, there should be nearly ten million here. I lost two million, but here's the rest for your emergency. I'll think of something else."
"I'm deeply grateful for your kindness, everyone. I don't know how to express my thanks. I'll figure out the rest of the money myself. I promise to return it to you as soon as possible."
Ren Yuanhao hadn't expected much from this trip. He was touched that these wealthy women trusted him so much.
As they were talking, there was a knock at the door.
"Sit tight, I'll check."
Shen Lan Ni quietly moved to the door, as agile and proud as a cat, and leaned towards the peephole.
"It's a woman, big chest, slim waist, long legs. Oh, yes, she should be one of your admirers, that 'Wind Rose' or something?"
Shen Lan Ni stated mechanically. Ren Yuanhao was puzzled when she opened the door without thinking.
Before they could see the person, Zhang Yingfang's voice was heard.
"Yuanhao, you're really here."
"Zhang, Sister Zhang? How did you~"
"I, I followed you from the square. When I saw you come in here, I got excited and just~"
Yang Lingxue said with a snort, "Looks like another 'captive' from an order."
As soon as she said "captive," Yang Lingxue tightened her grip, causing Ren Yuanhao to break out in a cold sweat from the pain.
"Now it's perfect, we have enough for a mahjong game." Ye Lan was busy with something, making Ren Yuanhao's heart pound.
Shen Lan Ni glanced outside, ensuring no one else was lurking, then locked the door and welcomed Zhang Yingfang inside.
"Perfect timing. This brat must be in big trouble. Those with money, contribute money; those without, contribute effort. Sister, aren't you going to chip in?"
Yang Lingxue, the mischievous one, teased while rubbing the back of Ren Yuanhao's head. Each time she tried to hurt him, she couldn't bring herself to do it, her expression a mix of emotions.
"Yuanhao, is it true? What kind of trouble?" Zhang Yingfang thought it was related to the previous attack and quickly came over to check his injuries.
Ren Yuanhao, with beauties on both sides, felt like he was navigating a turbulent sea, with a volcano ahead and a glacier behind. The scene was grand.
"I need to raise money to save a friend. It's not that I'm in trouble."
"How much do you need?"
"Thirty million."
Ren Yuanhao had to repeat himself. This matter had little to do with him. The order was already completed, and he could have completely ignored Wang Xin.
But how could he bear to see a young girl who only wanted to paint landscapes die?
Zhang Yingfang didn't hesitate and took out another card from her bag. She said softly, "There should be about four million here. If I sell that car tomorrow, I should be able to raise about seven million. How much more do you need?"
"No, that's your battle vehicle, your honor. I'll find another way. You don't have to~"
"Don't say that. Since I vowed not to touch the steering wheel, I never will. You've helped me overcome my inner demons and saved my life. Don't worry about this little thing."
Ren Yuanhao knew the importance of that car to her, but he didn't realize that his place in her heart was far more important than the car, even more important than her own life!
"Exactly. With this, we have twenty million!" Yang Lingxue and Zhang Yingfang bandaged the wound on the back of Ren Yuanhao's head. Ye Lan, who had been sitting at the computer, finally spoke.
"I've calculated it. My settled wages are about three million, plus savings from competitions, that's another five million."
"Miss Ye, keep your money. If you ever fall out with the company, you can leave with dignity. I don't know when I'll be able to repay you. Maybe half a year, maybe three or five years. I~"
Before Ren Yuanhao could finish, Shen Lan Ni interrupted him forcefully, "Ren Yuanhao, do you think we'd actually force you to repay?"
"Holy cow, what do they mean? Am I being kept? Happiness comes too suddenly! I'm not ready!"
Ren Yuanhao remained silent for nearly half a minute. He recalled the conversation between Academician Gao and Wang Yifu he had vaguely heard in the hospital room. He knew Wang Xin's life was short, from a week to a month. With such uncertainty, he couldn't possibly get thirty million on his own.
Since the four women had raised twenty-five million, plus his own points, and after successfully completing seven more orders, he would have exactly thirty million!
With this thought, Ren Yuanhao felt indebted to the four women.
"I truly don't know how to express my gratitude. You've helped me today, and I, Ren Yuanhao, will go through fire and water for you."
"Who wants you to go through fire and water? Don't say such ominous things all the time." Shen Lan Ni rolled her eyes at him.
"Exactly. Speaking of which, now that you're back from your hometown, shouldn't we have a welcoming feast for you?"
Yang Lingxue affectionately linked arms with Shen Lan Ni, her expression like a little devil.
"But~"
"But what? We won't get you drunk. What are you afraid of? Let's go!"
The four women, graceful and charming, had already risen, waiting for Ren Yuanhao to leave his seat.
"Alright, since the four ladies have invited me, I, Ren Yuanhao, cannot refuse!"