Chapter 713

Faced with empty promises Leslie was making, the elderly crowd wasn't buying it. "Why should we believe you? Stop this nonsense, and give us our money back."

"It's not that we don't want to return the money. It's just that all the funds gathered have been invested in building the high-speed rail, which includes purchasing factories and production lines. Please trust me. This text is hosted at Find[ɴ]ovel.net

"As the general manager, I'll never deceive you. Your investments will double within the year! By then, others will be begging to get a piece of the project, but won't even have the chance.

"Once we go public, you'll be the pioneering shareholders. The shares will be worth ten times what you've invested in the first place."

A bald, elderly man said, "You're fooling no one! I heard that the relevant authorities are launching an investigation against you."

Leslie replied confidently, "Sir, I can't believe you would believe the rumors festered in business competition. Our rivals are spreading rumors to slander us because they have the real calibre to compete with us."

As he spoke to this point, Leslie cleared his throat and continued, "However, if you insist on getting your initial investment back, we'll return it to you three days from now, okay? However, if you want to invest in our project again after receiving the money, you won't get the chance to anymore."

The elderly man couldn't be bothered and said, "We only want our initial investments back. We don't care about the project. I want my investment back today. What are we supposed to do if you run off three days from now?"

"Yes, he's right! We want the money today. Otherwise, what are we supposed to do if you run off?"

"Give us our money today or we'll smash your car to pieces."

Sweat began to form on Leslie's forehead as he noticed how the elderly folks were not giving in. However, he still maintained a professional smile.

"Ladies and gentlemen, even if we retrieve the money from the bank, you'll have to show some identification, like your identification card or bank book to collect the money. How about this? Get your identification ready and come and collect the money as soon as you can. How about that?"

Then, Leslie paused and said, "However, I know it can be exhausting for you elderly folks to go home and come back. How about this?"

Then, he turned to his staff and said, "Kurt, we've prepared some cooking oil and eggs today. Go ahead and hand out five eggs and a jug of canola oil to each elderly folk here, and let them take them home."

Leslie was intelligent, fully aware that elderly folks loved to get a little something for themselves. A small favor would usually be enough to satisfy them. However, this tactic didn't work as well as he had hoped today.

The bald, elderly man retrieved a bunch of documents from his pocket with a bright smile. He said with a laugh, "I've been anticipating that you'll use this excuse. Here, take a look! My household registration, ID card, residence permit, and even property deeds. Now, return the money!"

"I've brought my identification too."

"Me too. I even brought my teaching ID too. Give me my money."

"We don't want your stupid eggs. Don't think it'll be that easy to trick us. Give us our money back."

Then, several identification documents were placed on the table.

Leslie was surprised and outraged by the elderly folks' persistence, cussing to himself internally, wishing these elderly folks would die.

However, on the surface, he kept his smile and said, "Everyone, even if we want to reimburse the money, we need to head to the bank to get it. How about this? In addition to distributing eggs and cooking oil to you, I will reimburse everyone 100 dollars of their travel allowance. What do you think?"

Leslie wanted to settle this group of elderly folks as soon as possible and flee the country the next day. This way, the troubles in the country would no longer concern him.

The elderly folks weren't having it. "There is a bank right next to the farm cooperative, and the armoured truck just delivered the money. You can collect the money from there."

"Yes, we have no problem waiting until the night."

"I'll do anything as long as I get my money."