Ma Qianqiu instantly fell to rock bottom. He knew the Ma Family was finished, just based on this contract, it could destroy the Ma Family. Even though he relied on the Ma Family's substantial financial support, he still couldn't mobilize such a large amount of funds to cover this huge loan in a short time. Moreover, he was worried about hacker attacks. If they targeted the Ma Family, then the active funds in the company's account might mysteriously disappear, and this was the most deadly threat.

As a business tycoon, applying for a bank loan would generally simplify the otherwise complex procedures.

If he asked for a five million loan, the bank might beg him to take out fifty million, or even more.

So, he wasn't surprised at all that Ye Fan could so quickly secure this huge bank loan.

At this point, saying more was pointless. Ma Qianqiu even had thoughts of dying; the blow was enough to send him into the abyss, never to recover, and to give the Ma Family not the slightest chance to rise again.

Now the problem arose. Ye Fan came to negotiate with him, sitting there calmly, unshakable as if nothing could phase him, making one grit their teeth in anger. Ma Qianqiu was baffled, secretly grumbling: "Since you're negotiating with me, then present your terms. You're not saying a word, what is the meaning of this?"

Actually, Ye Fan was doing this intentionally, which was to place the choice in Ma Qianqiu's hands. Now, Ma Qianqiu was walking on thin ice, so he just had to wait for Ma Qianqiu to make his own decision. Moreover, Ye Fan still had an ace up his sleeve that he hadn't played yet.

Ma Qianqiu was very aware of the current situation. Ye Fan's silence was the most deadly part. If Ye Fan proposed terms, then he could negotiate. But Ye Fan kept silent, forcing him to make the decision, and this was most deadly.

If he had been in the position of Chu Group, he certainly wouldn't show mercy. Besides, he had long known that Ye Fan was not the kind-hearted sort, so how should he choose when there were so many complicated relationships involved?

Ma Qianqiu sadly realized that he had no say in front of Ye Fan.

Rather than a negotiation, it was already presenting a choice—one where he certainly didn't want to compromise.

If the Ma Family Business fell, he would be the sinner of the Ma Family, everything would be over, which was the outcome he didn't want to see.

But in the face of life and death, he had no choice but to make some decisions.

He had thought of consuming the Chu Group without a trace left, but unexpectedly, in the end, the Ma Family would fall to utter ruin.

Since Chu Group had gained the upper hand, he profoundly understood that the Ma Family had no future left.

Would Chu Group spare the Ma Family? That was utterly impossible.

"This person is terrifying, whether in mind or methods, making people fear to death." Ma Qianqiu looked at Ye Fan complexly, with an unspeakable regret. Yes, he truly regretted it now. If he had another choice, he would definitely not provoke them again, as he had already seen the cost of riling a tiger.

"Father." Ma Junqing timidly called, with a afraid glance at Ye Fan and Qiu Wen, then he approached his father. Upon seeing the contract, he was flabbergasted, subconsciously exclaiming: "How is it possible! How is this possible!!!"

Only now did he understand why his otherwise composed father would lose his bearings.

Placed in this situation, one wouldn't just lose composure, it would almost make you wish for death.

"Chairman, chairman, something big happened, something big happened." At this time, Ma Qianqiu's secretary came running, panic-stricken. Upon seeing Ye Fan and Qiu Wen, she instinctively shrank her neck in fear.

At the Li Family banquet, she followed Ma Qianqiu and had witnessed Ye Fan's terrifying presence, who once with a word made Ma Qianqiu withdraw. So now seeing this enemy of Ma Qianqiu's, she was utterly puzzled and bewildered.

"What happened?" Ma Qianqiu asked wearily, thinking to himself, "What could be a bigger matter?"

He thought, the issue he faced was already the biggest one. He was numbed to what the secretary labeled as big news.

"The company's liquid funds are disappearing one by one, without a trace." The secretary replied tremblingly.

"What?!" Both Ma Qianqiu and his son were astonished in unison.

Ma Junqing directly collapsed onto the floor, shocked as if he were a soulless shell, repeatedly murmuring, "Impossible, how could it be?"

"That which you fear, always seems to come true. Carrying that huge loan is enough to crush the Ma Family, and now, with the loss of liquid funds, it's claiming the Ma Family's life." Ma Qianqiu's old eyes wetted, tears streaming down his face.

He was utterly defeated, leaving no wishful thinking or unrealistic hopes.

"It's over. My Ma Family is over. I was foolish to provoke the Chu Group. Now I've lost both the lady and the soldiers, regretting not knowing better then." Ma Qianqiu laughed bitterly in defeat.

The contract in Ye Fan's hand was completed with the help of Du Xueqi and other women, under his arrangement.

As for the current means, it was also prepared by him. Shen Yaqing acted as instructed, tampering with the Ma Family's liquid assets.

"What should I do? Give me a straightforward answer. I know you came here not to claim my life, or else you wouldn't have waited until now. Chu Group has won, and the Ma Family is willing to cooperate to satisfy all your requirements, just hoping to give the Ma Family a lifeline, I beg you." Ma Qianqiu bowed humbly, looking dispirited like a dying old man, gasping for breath.

Chu Group had already secured a complete advantage. The Ma Family was totally defeated. If he didn't know what was good for him, he would inevitably end up in jail. That huge debt alone was enough to incarcerate him for a lifetime.

"I won't eliminate you; you're still useful. Once you sign these contracts, it's done." As Ye Fan spoke, Qiu Wen brought out several contracts.

Ma Qianqiu glanced at the contracts, knowing it was indeed over, as the Ma Family Business ceased to exist.

Ninety-five percent of Ma Family's shares and all its subsidiaries were now under Chu Group's control.

Ma Qianqiu could only comply. That five percent of shares was enough to allow the Ma Family to eke out a living. It's no exaggeration to say that Chu Group was quite generous. Even one percent of shares could make the Ma Family prosper, not to mention five percent. If he had won, he would have consumed the Chu Group, leaving not even a bone behind.

After completing all procedures, Ma Qianqiu's dim gaze flickered with complex emotions as he said to Ye Fan, "Now my Ma Family is nearly gone in name. I no longer harbor any illusions, being alive, preserving the Ma Family's life is enough reason for satisfaction."

After a brief pause, he reminded, "The strong from the five major families have united to attack Chu Group, you better hurry over, hope to minimize losses."

"You old fool, why didn't you say it sooner?" Qiu Wen was enraged.

"If you're smart, you know what to do." Ye Fan stared at Ma Qianqiu and said, while a heavy worry arose in his heart. Calling out to Qiu Wen, he said, "Let's go, return."

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