Chapter 216 Thick-Skinned Demands
At this moment, Old Madam Liu, accompanied by everyone from the Liu family, alighted from their Audi, heading straight towards Lantian Building with fury.
This morning, Old Madam Liu received news that Liu Ran had successfully moved into Lantian Building.
When she first heard this, the old madam absolutely refused to believe it.
However, upon seeing the local news reports, she discovered that Liu Ran had indeed succeeded in acquiring Lantian Building, and its headquarters had been successfully relocated.
This meant that after she had invested two hundred million, enlisted the Yang family's three hundred million, and gone through considerable trouble to purchase Lantian Building, her side had gained absolutely nothing. Instead, Lantian Building had been given to Liu Ran for free.
Thus, upon hearing this news, the old madam was so enraged that she slapped Liu Xin twice in retaliation!
She was truly furious at Liu Xin's foolishness!
If Liu Xin had persisted just a little longer, if Liu Xin had employed some strategy, Lantian Building would not have fallen into Liu Ran's hands.
At this time.
Old Madam Liu, along with dozens of members of the Liu family, disembarked from the car and strode rapidly towards the building's headquarters. From the top floor, Liu Ran looked down at the Liu family members scurrying like ants. She paused and mumbled, "Grandma and them are arriving quite promptly. Are they here to congratulate me?"
Chen Yang, hearing this, spoke to Liu Ran speechlessly, "Wife, do you think that's possible? They're definitely here to try and get Lantian Building back from you. After all, they worked so hard and spent five hundred million, only to gain nothing in the end. They must be unhappy."
Liu Ran understood and nodded. "Chen Yang, you understand her better. Since she's here to demand the building, then forget it, I won't see her."
Chen Yang chuckled and said, "Of course. Remember, from now on, the sole owner of Lantian Building is you. Your every command will be executed. This is not Tianliu Commercial Plaza, nor is it the former Tianlai Building. This entire Lantian Building belongs to you."
Liu Ran nodded vigorously upon hearing this, smiling happily.
At this point, Old Madam Liu and the others had reached the entrance of the building.
As they were about to force their way in, five security guards immediately extended their hands to block Old Madam Liu and the group.
The old madam paused when she saw the security guards, surprised by Liu Ran's speed. She had only just entered Lantian Building, and security guards had already been arranged.
And... the old madam stared at these security guards, feeling they looked somewhat familiar.
Old Madam Liu said angrily, "Move aside. I am Liu Ran's grandmother. I need to see her."
One of the security guards said expressionlessly, "Do you have an appointment?"
The old madam retorted furiously, "Are you deaf? I said I'm her grandmother. Do I still need an appointment?"
The security guard remained expressionless and continued, "Anyone who wishes to see General Manager Liu requires an appointment. Of course, you can also call her to ask if the boss has time to see you."
The old madam's face turned pale with anger. She hadn't expected that she couldn't even enter the building's doorway now.
Old Madam Liu took out her phone and dialed Liu Ran's number. Liu Ran answered quickly.
The old madam said, "Granddaughter Liu Ran, I'm at the entrance of the commercial building! I want to come in and see you. Hurry up and tell these dog security guards to move aside."
Liu Ran immediately replied, "Oh, Grandma, I'm very busy right now, in a meeting. May I ask what you need?"
The old madam was taken aback, then said angrily, "Can't I enter your building if I have no business? Also, I've come to see you to discuss the ownership of this building. As you know, Liu Xin bought this building. Moreover, half of the purchase price came from me and Yang Long, so we have a stake in this building. Your company is quite small and doesn't need the space in the building, so I've come to discuss relocating some of the Liu family's businesses here and making this the Liu family's headquarters."
Liu Ran said on the phone, "Oh dear! Grandma, what you're saying is wrong. We signed an agreement back then. You said you'd give me full ownership of Lantian Building. Why are you going back on your word today, just a day after signing the agreement?"
"Furthermore, I already have plans for all the space in Lantian Building and truly cannot spare any. So, please forgive me, Grandma. I have a meeting and cannot talk further."
Old Madam Liu's teeth gnashed as she listened to Liu Ran's indifferent words, almost grinding her remaining precious teeth to dust.
Beside her, Liu Xin immediately stepped forward and said loudly, "Liu Ran, how can you treat Grandma like this? Besides, even if you don't allocate a portion of the commercial building to us Liu family members, don't you forget that part of the money to purchase the building came from Brother Long and Grandma. You should return that five hundred million to us, shouldn't you?"
Liu Ran chuckled on the phone. She said, "Oh! You should be clearer about this matter!"
"It was agreed earlier that the money would be held as a three-year interest-free loan. It would only be repaid after three years! You forced me to sign this agreement, Grandma! When I asked for the money before, you said the same thing. Why are you in such a hurry to ask me for money now?"
"I'll tell you this now: I don't have the money to repay you. My funds need to be used for market expansion and business development. Therefore, I will repay the five hundred million in full after three years. That's all."
After speaking, Liu Ran directly hung up the phone.
Liu Xin and the old madam were so enraged they wanted to tear Liu Ran apart.
But at this moment, they realized they couldn't even enter the building's main door.
The security guards looked at the Liu family with disdain. A security guard in the back quietly muttered, "Hey, why are you still here? Wanting to curry favor with our General Manager Liu now that she's successful? There are plenty of relatives like this, they really have thick skin."
The members of the Liu family, hearing the security guard's muttering, all changed their expressions, filled with suppressed anger, but helpless.
Old Madam Liu abruptly turned and said loudly, "Let's go to the hospital. I must seek justice today. Even if we can't get the building back, they still want to keep our five hundred million and not return it. There's no such logic in this world. I'm going now. To find his parents."
Old Madam Liu, leading dozens of Liu family members, headed towards the Central Hospital in a furious manner.
On the top floor of the commercial building.
In Liu Ran's office, Liu Ran put down her phone and couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. Thinking about the methods the old madam had used against her before, she found it satisfying that they were now being used against her.
Liu Ran turned to Chen Yang and said, "Chen Yang, aren't we going too far?"
Chen Yang pouted. "Don't forget how they treated you before, so don't worry about such things now. Let's focus on how the company will develop next!"
Hearing this, Liu Ran's expression turned serious. She touched her chin. "Yes, our company currently only endorses one cosmetic product. While it's profitable, the business is monotonous. I've considered endorsing other products and brands before, but I haven't made up my mind. I plan to focus on clothing, home goods, or some healthy foods, but I haven't determined the specific direction or products yet."
As they were talking, Liu Ran's phone rang.
Her mother, Cao Meihua's voice came from the phone. Cao Meihua cried out in terror, "Xiao Ran, hurry! Your grandma and them have gone mad! She's about to use family law to punish your dad and me, and she's saying she'll tie you up and make you kneel before the ancestral tablets!"