Chapter 51 Zhu Liyas Family Affairs (1/2)

”Hello, Mr. Xiao. I hope I'm not bothering you. I know it's very late.”

Xiao Bing recognized her voice. He wondered how she got his number and why she didn't introduce herself, because Zhu Liya did not seem to be a reckless person.

”Is it Zhu Liya? It's okay. I'm just coming back from my friends' house.”

”Oh. Can you... come to my place tonight?”

”A single woman inviting me to her home in the middle of the night?”

It did not sound like a good idea to him. While Xiao Bing was deciding whether he should say yes or not, Zhu Liya spoke in a worried voice, ”Mr. Xiao, I know that this sounds abrupt. But it's very important. I heard that you want that shop of mine. I can give it to you now. But I urgently need an advance payment of 100 thousand. I hope you can bring the money when you come.”

Xiao Bing was even more confused, especially by her way of speaking. She did not sound like the taciturn and arrogant queen he met on that day. Xiao Bing contemplated for a while and since it concerned the expansion, he decided to give it a go. ”Well, give me your address. I'm coming right away.”

Xiao Bing told the address to the driver and asked him to pull over in front of a bank. Then he made a withdrawal of 100 thousand, put the money in his pocket and got back in the car. Then the car was driven towards Zhu Liya's home.

It was a two-story house not far from the Su Family's manor. After Xiao Bing got out the car, the driver craned out of the window and said, ”Mr. Xiao, go on with your business. I'll wait here for you.”

”No need for that,” said Xiao Bing, ”I live near here. Thanks for the ride.”

”I'll leave then.”

”Be careful.”

Xiao Bing walked to the door, knocked it and waited patiently. After a few dozen seconds, Zhu Liya answered the door. His eyes suddenly brightened upon seeing her. It seemed that she had just taken a shower. Her hair was still wet, hanging on her back. Her skin looked even more smooth and fair after the shower. The black large-framed glasses were still on her nose. The robe did not cover her smooth and long legs. Her red toenails sparkled in her slippers.

Xiao Bing put on a smile, ”Ms. Zhu...”

”Come in.” Though she seemed to be trying hard to pretend to be composed as per usual, Xiao Bing noticed the anxiety in her eyes. So he instantly put on the slippers and walked in.

After walking into the living room, Zhu Liya pointed at the sofa and said, ”Please sit. What do you want to drink?”

”Anything will do.”

Although she was extremely worried at that moment, she still remembered her etiquette. Xiao Bing sat down on the sofa and felt some warmth on it. It suddenly occurred to him that he was sitting where Zhu Liya just sat. He turned around and saw her making coffee. She was arching her back, which enabled Xiao Bing to see more of her round, tight ass and smooth long legs. Xiao Bing covered his chest with his hands because his heart was beating so fast.

After finishing making coffee, Zhu Liya turned around and walked towards Xiao Bing with it. Then she sat opposite him after she put the coffee on the table in front of him. She adjusted her glasses and smiled, ”I don't know if there is enough sugar. I can add some if you want more.”

Xiao Bing laughed, ”Ms. Zhu, I know you called me in for the shop. Why don't we start to talk about the real business and let the coffee cool itself?”

”Okay.” Then she grabbed her purse and took out a stack of paper. After giving it to Xiao Bing, she said, ”I roughly printed a transfer contract when you were coming. You can have a quick read through and tell me your opinion. The price is not on it though. But we can work it out and write it in the contract.”

Staring at Zhu Liya, Xiao Bing asked, ”You are in trouble, right?”

There was a fluster flashing in her eyes for a moment. But soon she appeared composed again. She adjusted her posture and crossed her legs. Then she spoke in a calm voice, ”You're thinking too much, Mr. Xiao. But I do need a big sum of money at the moment, so I asked you to make an advance payment of 100 thousand. But for the total price, we still need a thorough discussion. After all, a successful deal demands both sides' satisfaction. Also, I can't sell it at a low price simply because I need money. Am I right?”

Xiao Bing could not help complimenting her inwardly. Even in an urgent time, she still acted like nothing had happened. What a remarkable woman she was! Even though she said that she would not sell it at a low price, Xiao Bing knew that there was still room to bargain. Since she was brave enough to invite a strange man to her house in the middle of the night, he was 100 percent sure that she was badly in need of money.