"A person I know? And someone I used to look down on?" Ren Xingsheng asked, puzzled. Ou Xiaolong nodded.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible," Ren Xingsheng said, unable to believe it. "A man so rich and so influential… no matter how arrogant I am, I could never look down on someone like that."

But just then, a name surfaced in his mind: Yi Anguo.

However, Ren Xingsheng quickly dismissed the idea. How could Yi Anguo possibly have that kind of ability? Although he owned thousands of apartments, he had bought them all with loans. He didn't have much money of his own, let alone any real influence. It was impossible for him to come up with so much cash to help Ou Xiaolong demolish and rebuild those dilapidated buildings.

"Who exactly are you talking about? Which person that I used to look down upon is powerful enough to pull together hundreds of millions in funding to help you tear down and rebuild those dangerous buildings?" Ren Xingsheng couldn't help but press him.

"To be honest, I didn't quite believe he had that kind of power either," Ou Xiaolong sighed. "Initially, I was just trying my luck. I had already asked everyone I possibly could, so I approached him as a last resort, like a drowning man clutching at straws."

"After all, when my cash flow dried up and the bank was hounding me to repay my debts, I asked him for help once before. You know what happened—he was the one who stepped in to help me. That's the only reason I had the money to pay back the bank loan when it came due.

"This time, when I went to him, he didn't disappoint me either. Once we agreed on the terms, he provided the funds without a moment's hesitation."

"The person you're talking about… it can't really be Yi Anguo, can it?" Ren Xingsheng suddenly felt a wave of hopelessness wash over him. He knew, of course, that if it really was Yi Anguo, he probably wouldn't lift a finger to help him, even if he went begging. Besides, their last meeting had been very unpleasant.

"You're right," Ou Xiaolong admitted frankly. "The person who helped me both times is Yi Anguo, the very man you've never thought worthy of your respect."

"This…! Yi Anguo…! How could he possibly have the resources to come up with so much money to help you?" Ren Xingsheng said, still struggling to believe it.

"Did he mortgage all his properties to the bank to get the money for you?

"Property prices have gone up a lot, but that would be far too risky!

"Even if you two are close, he shouldn't be taking such a huge risk to help you!"

Ou Xiaolong couldn't help but shake his head. "That's because you don't know him at all. I've told you many times to change that arrogant nature of yours, always looking down your nose at people. Yi Anguo is far more capable than you imagine."

"You know my Qianhai Fashion Garden project? The 2,000 apartments I sold him? That was an all-cash transaction. He didn't buy them with a bank loan. Do you still dare say he's a man of little ability?"

"Two thousand apartments… all paid for in cash? Where did he get that kind of money?" Ren Xingsheng stammered, still in disbelief. It completely upended his entire perception of the man.

"That's why I say your understanding of him is far too shallow. You're too quick to look down on others," Ou Xiaolong said, looking at Ren Xingsheng with a touch of pity. "You were born with a silver spoon in your mouth and have always scorned those from the bottom. That's why you so easily offend people. Now that you've fallen on hard times, you can't find a single person willing to help."

"Is that so? Didn't you also come up from the bottom? I don't recall ever looking down on you," Ren Xingsheng countered.

Ou Xiaolong gave a wry, internal smile. He probably doesn't even realize it. His normal behavior, his actions, the very tone of his voice—it all carries an air of superiority, a sense that he's above everyone else. It was only because Ou Xiaolong was good-natured and easygoing that he never wanted to make an issue of it. He always yielded to Ren Xingsheng, which was why their relationship had remained fairly decent.

"Why that expression? Am I wrong? I really never looked down on you!" Ren Xingsheng said, confused.

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