Chapter 79: The Deal Is Struck, Does He Like Himself?
The office was too quiet. Huo Yanting's ears were always sharper than others, so he could hear everything clearly.
"Why are you asking me this?" Huo Yanting's exquisitely handsome face showed a trace of unease. He had never said the word "like" to any woman before.
"I just want to confirm one thing—that I still hold value to you, whether it's my body or my other abilities... Because the deal I'm about to propose may shock you." Lin Banxia laid it all out plainly, and as a result, she seemed much calmer. That was the only way she could manage to say so much to him.
Huo Yanting raised his eyebrows slightly. "Did your father put you in a tough spot? What did he say?"
So sharp and discerning, how could he not already know the nature of the words she was hesitating to utter?
"His company is struggling with cash flow and needs 1 billion for a turnaround. If I can't sort it out, he plans to use the deed to the pear garden to trade with Huo Qinglin. Mr. Huo, you once promised me—so long as I make a deal with you, the pear garden would remain safe." Lin Banxia spoke urgently, as if fearing he might take back his word in this very instant.
Huo Yanting's gaze deepened, becoming inscrutable. No one could guess what he was thinking.
The atmosphere grew tense and silent. Lin Banxia felt her breath hitching. She was truly terrified—afraid that he might reject her.
If he refused, she would have to go down with the pear garden.
"I'll have Qi Han give you a card in a moment. It will have the 1 billion you need. You can use it to settle things." After a silence, Lin Banxia finally heard the man's response.
She froze completely, her beautiful eyes widening in disbelief.
Huo Yanting was seriously going to give her 1 billion? This was simply... beyond shocking.