Su Yan let out a soft sigh and said, "My ancestors were in the antique calligraphy and painting business. My father established an art investment company at the age of twenty, specializing in providing collection advice and professional calligraphy and painting services to the wealthy. Later, my father also ventured into auction houses and pawnshops. Over the years, the Su family's business has grown significantly, with profits of several hundred million annually."
"A while ago, the pawnshop received a batch of priceless items. Since the seller's asking price was not high compared to the value of the items, my father pooled fifty-six billion and acquired them."
Ye Tian was very curious, "What items were worth fifty-six billion?"
"There were three items in total, all rare treasures. My father said their value was at least tens of billions," Su Yan replied. "However, shortly after payment, the three items were stolen from the Su family."
Ye Tian raised an eyebrow, "Without the items, did that person come to redeem the pawn?"
Su Yan nodded, "That's right. The other party came to redeem the pawn a week later, and we no longer had the items."
Ye Tian asked, "What did the other party say?"
Su Yan said, "Either find the items or pay the money. We are still investigating the items, and there are leads, but it involves a very important figure, so I'm afraid we won't be able to get them back. As for the money, the other party is asking for thirty-five billion, with a deadline of one month."
Ye Tian shook his head, "It's clear the Su family has been set up and framed."
Su Yan sighed helplessly, "Who could have imagined? So, the Su family can only sell off assets to repay this thirty-five billion first."
Ye Tian asked, "How much is still missing?"
Su Yan replied, "The family has sold some businesses, and some of our financial assets have been liquidated, but we've only managed to raise eighteen billion. For the remaining seventeen billion shortfall, we plan to take out some loans, borrow from friends, and sell some more things."
Ye Tian understood that the Su family was on the brink of ruin. If they couldn't raise the full amount by selling things, they would face bankruptcy.
Ye Tian pondered for a moment, then looked into her eyes and asked, "The child in your belly, do you plan to give birth?"
Su Yan nodded, "Since I chose you, of course, I will give birth to the child."
"You still want me to become a live-in son-in-law at the Su family's home?" he asked again.
Su Yan bit her lip, "My parents have just learned about your situation, and they haven't given their opinion yet. However, I respect your choice."
Ye Tian let out a soft sigh, "I have a girlfriend, and we are very much in love. I also plan to marry her. Therefore, I cannot guarantee anything for you. If you have the child, I can provide for its upbringing."
Su Yan's expression was calm, and she said faintly, "With your current status and position, I naturally cannot force you, so I have no objections to whatever you do."
Hearing her say this, Ye Tian didn't know how to respond. After a moment, he suddenly asked, "Su Yan, how much cash can you access right now?"
Su Yan was taken aback, "About ten billion. Why are you asking?"
Ye Tian said, "You are carrying my child, and I will not stand by and watch your situation. If you trust me, take out ten billion and come with me tomorrow to a place to participate in a gambling match. I can guarantee that your ten billion will turn into forty billion or even more."
Su Yan was stunned, "Gambling match?"
Ye Tian nodded, "Do you trust me?"
Su Yan gazed at him, then slowly nodded, "You are the father of my child, of course, I trust you!"
Ye Tian smiled, "Then prepare ten billion, and meet me here tomorrow at noon."
Su Yan replied, "Alright, I will bring the money to find you tomorrow."
Ye Tian glanced at her slightly bulging belly again and said gently, "Let me check your condition."
He took Su Yan's pulse and found her pulse to be smooth, indicating that both the fetus and she were very healthy.
Releasing her hand, he said, "It's a girl."
Su Yan was stunned, "You can tell the gender?"
Ye Tian nodded, "Yes."
Su Yan smiled slightly, "A girl, that's good."
Ye Tian asked her, "You mentioned that the stolen items are related to a very important figure. Who is he?"
Su Yan replied, "Others call him Master Long the Second."