After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 313 Long time no see

I nodded, agreeing with Qin Yu's suggestion. "Okay, I'll consider it. Thank you without hesitation, I'll treat you to dinner another day, Qin Yu."

"You're too kind." Qin Yu smiled, but there was a hint of seriousness in his laughter. "But Momo, you should also be careful. Su Ming is not a simple person. If he thinks you are in his way, he might do something bad to you."

After hanging up the phone, I held it, my heart heavy. Qin Yu's words were like a stone pressing on my chest, making it hard to breathe. Su Ming's revenge, Fan Shuiguang's sponsorship, the Fan family's secrets... it was all like a giant net, slowly tightening around me.

"Sister Mo, what did Qin Yu say?" Little Sweetie walked over, holding a cup of hot tea, her eyes filled with concern.

I took the tea, sipped it, and felt the warm liquid slide down my throat, but it couldn't dispel the chill in my heart. "He suggested that we not accept Fan Shuiguang's sponsorship for the time being, and wait and see for a while."

Little Sweetie nodded, her brows furrowing slightly. "So what do we do now? Fan Shuiguang's sponsorship is very important to us, but getting involved in their conflict is too risky."

“Yes.” I sighed, leaned back on the sofa, and rubbed my temples. “Qin Yu is right. We can’t put all our hopes on Fan Shuiguang. We need to find other sponsorship channels.”

“But…” Little Sweetie hesitated for a moment, “Which other sponsors have the same strength as Fan Shuiguang? Besides, time is running out.”

I remained silent for a moment, my mind racing. Indeed, Fan Shuiguang's sponsorship was a huge opportunity for us, but if we were drawn into the conflict between Su Ming and Fan Shuiguang, the consequences would be unimaginable. However, I was unwilling to give up this opportunity.

Moreover, I have already promised to help Fan Shuiguang, and trust is the foundation of business.

"Sister Mo, how about... we think of another way?" Little Sweetie asked tentatively.

I looked up at her. "What are your thoughts?"

Little Sweetie bit her lip, seemingly organizing her thoughts. "Actually, we can try to attract sponsors from other industries. Although there aren't many big sponsors in the jade industry, bosses in other industries might still be interested in jade. We can try a different approach, such as finding companies that are interested in cultural investment, or some emerging internet companies."

Upon hearing this, I secretly made up my mind to succeed this time.

"In that case, while we're investigating, we should also meet with Fan Shuiguang. If she tells us on her own initiative, then this matter won't be so difficult to handle."

"Alright then, when should we meet?" Little Sweetie smiled, a hint of nervousness in her eyes. "How about now? We can't put this off any longer."

I smiled, feeling a lot lighter at first. "Thank you, Sweetie. If you hadn't reminded me, I might still be stuck in a rut."

As she spoke, she packed her things, preparing to go out to meet him.

"Hehe, it's what I should do." Little Sweetie winked mischievously.

That afternoon, I sat in a private room at an upscale restaurant, holding a cup of hot tea in my hand, but my heart felt like it was weighed down by a huge rock.

Fan Shuiguang's sponsorship is extremely important to me, especially at this critical juncture. If I can successfully secure this funding, the company can rapidly expand its scale and even have the opportunity to gain a foothold in the industry.

The door to the private room was gently pushed open, and Fan Shuiguang walked in. She was wearing a well-tailored suit, exuding a capable air, and had a faint smile on her face. "Momo, it's been a long time."

"Ms. Fan, it's been a long time." I stood up and shook hands with her politely.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, we got down to business.

"Mr. Fan, I've thought about the sponsorship carefully," I said bluntly. "It certainly can't be finalized in a short time, but you mentioned your brother last time..."

Fan Shuiguang smiled slightly, a hint of approval in his eyes. "Momo, you are indeed a smart person. But I won't say it directly. We have to give up on the sponsorship, but I can recommend other sponsors to you."

"Push it to me? That would be wonderful!" Thinking this, I took a sip of the milk in front of me, pretending to ponder.

"What about your brother?" I looked directly into her eyes and reassured her, "I need to confirm the funds, but if anything happens to you, we will do our best to help you."

Fan Shuiguang's smile froze slightly, but quickly returned to normal, probably thinking of their previous phone conversation: "Momo, this matter can only end here, let's not talk about anything else."

"It's just rumors," I said vaguely. "Alright then."

Fan Shuiguang was silent for a moment, then sighed softly. "Momo, I understand your concerns. However, I can assure you that my company is perfectly fine."

I frowned, still feeling somewhat uneasy. "Mr. Fan, I understand, it's alright."

“Here’s what we’ll do,” Fan Shuiguang said, taking a document out of his bag and pushing it in front of me. “This is the company’s latest financial statement. You can take a look. Also, I can pay a portion of the payment in advance as a token of my sincerity.”

I took the document and quickly glanced through it. The reports showed that Fan Shuiguang's company's financial situation was indeed fine; in fact, it could be described as very healthy.

"Mr. Fan, thank you for your sincerity." I closed the file, feeling a little relieved. "But actually, we can talk to Su Ming."

“Talk?” A hint of despair flashed in Fan Shuiguang’s eyes. “Su Ming will never give me a chance. He only wants to destroy me now, to destroy everything my father left behind.”

I took a deep breath, my heart heavy. "Mr. Fan, don't give up. We can work together to find a solution."

Fan Shuiguang was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Okay, let's give it a try."

"Okay, I'll wait for your news." Fan Shuiguang smiled slightly, a hint of something deeper in his eyes.

After leaving the restaurant, Sweetie and I got into the car, but I still felt a little uneasy.

"Sister Mo, do you think Fan Shuiguang's words are credible?" Little Sweetie asked.

“Judging from the financial statements, her company does seem to be fine.” I frowned. “But we can’t ignore Su Ming’s warning.”

"So what do we do next?" Little Sweetie asked with some worry.

“Continue the investigation.” I gritted my teeth, my tone firm. “At the same time, we must be prepared for both possibilities. If Fan Shuiguang’s company really has problems, we must have a way out.”

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Little Sweetie nodded, her eyes filled with determination.