Zhang Yi replied, "My name is Zhang Yi. I want to book 500 banquet tables. Is there any issue with that on your side?"

The manager was startled; this was the first time they had encountered such a request since the hotel's opening.

But with such a large order, they would definitely have to accept it.

"Mr. Zhang, 500 banquet tables will cost over a million. If you need it, we can prepare right away, but we require a 200,000 deposit in advance."

Zhang Yi responded, "No problem, send me your account details later, and I'll transfer the money."

With money, things were easy to handle. The manager readily agreed, added Zhang Yi as a friend, and sent him the bank account details.

Zhang Yi didn't hesitate and transferred 200,000 immediately.

After confirming the deposit with the finance department, the manager quickly started instructing each department.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! We've got a big order. Tell the procurement department to stock up quickly, and the kitchen should stop taking other delivery orders for now!"

"We need to prepare the 500 banquet tables for the guest within one day!"

...

On the other side, after hanging up the phone, Zhang Yi couldn't help but sigh, "Money will be useless in a month, but right now, I still need it to make purchases."

He had about 2 million in total, including the inheritance from his parents and his own savings.

Now, half of that was gone, and to be honest, it did hurt a bit.

But on second thought, it was a good thing.

Many people clutching wads of cash later found it turned into worthless paper.

Not everyone had the chance to spend their money.

"However, there are many more things I need to buy with money. I need to figure out how to get more."

Zhang Yi's eyes immediately fell on his family's house.

The house was located in the central ring of Tianhai City, with an area of 120 square meters, in a community built ten years ago.

According to the current market, it was worth over 40,000 per square meter.

Meaning, the house was worth at least 5 million now.

"That's it, I'll mortgage the house for a loan. Then I'll have money, right?"

Zhang Yi chuckled to himself, thinking how comfortable it was to borrow money without the need to repay it.

He immediately left home, got in his car, and drove to the bank to apply for a loan.

On the way, he received a message from Fang Yuqing.

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "pawread dot com".

"Zhang Yi, I'm so bored this weekend. I really wish someone could take me out."

Zhang Yi glanced at the message and tossed his phone aside.

He arrived at the bank and started the loan process.

Since Zhang Yi was borrowing a large amount and had all the necessary documents, with the house fully paid for, the loan was quickly approved. However, the bank only granted him a loan of 4 million.

Zhang Yi didn't bargain; after all, it was free money, and he didn't have the time to haggle with the bank.

After signing swiftly, the bank transferred the money into his account.

"Now, after spending over a million on the banquet tables, I still have around 5 million in hand."

"It should be enough to renovate the house. However, I still need to buy a lot of medicine and weapons. This money might not be enough."

Zhang Yi stroked his chin, pondering how to get more money.

Just then, a guy with yellow hair spotted Zhang Yi deep in thought and approached him with a glint in his eye.

"Hey, buddy, do you need money?"

Zhang Yi looked up at Yellow Hairy.

"Who are you?"

Yellow Hairy's smile deepened as he lowered his voice, "I'm just asking if you need money right now. Is the bank refusing to lend to you?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yi realized what this person was about.

Definitely a loan shark!

A plan formed in Zhang Yi's mind.

He sighed, feigning difficulty, "Yeah, my family business urgently needs funds to keep afloat. But the bank..."

Zhang Yi deliberately showed a troubled expression.

Yellow Hairy seemed to understand instantly.

Anyone who could borrow from a bank through normal channels wouldn't turn to loan sharks.

He told Zhang Yi, "Yeah, borrowing from banks is tough these days! All sorts of red tape, and the funds take forever to come through."

"But brother, if you urgently need money, I can help you out."

Zhang Yi looked at Yellow Hairy cautiously.

"You? Can you really do it? I need several million!"

Hearing it was a big deal, Yellow Hairy's eyes lit up even more.

He pulled out a business card and handed it to Zhang Yi.

"Our company specializes in rescuing people in dire straits. If you need money, we're the right choice!"

Zhang Yi glanced at it; the card read "DuoDuo Loan Financial Services Limited Company."

And Yellow Hairy's title was Business Manager Hu Minghua.

Zhang Yi excitedly said, "You can really lend me money? I need 5 million. As long as you can help me through this tough time, I guarantee I can repay it in three months at most!"

Hu Minghua smiled, "That's negotiable. Our company is very capable. We specialize in helping people like you who lack funds."

"Let's go, we can discuss this slowly at the company."

Zhang Yi, with a look of anticipation, nodded and followed Hu Minghua to their company.

The so-called company was in a secluded office building.

Once inside, Hu Minghua led Zhang Yi to their boss's office.

The loan company's boss looked burly but was dressed in a branded Benetton suit, clearly trying to project the image of a legitimate company.

However, there was a hint of menace between his brows, a sign of someone seasoned by years of hard knocks.

Hu Minghua introduced Zhang Yi's situation to the boss, "Manager, this is the client who wants to borrow money from us."

The boss, named Chen Xiong, smiled and invited Zhang Yi to sit down.

"Mr. Zhang, how much would you like to borrow?"

True to a loan shark company's nature, the conversation was straightforward and blunt.

Such companies, being unregulated, didn't have many rules.

And they had ways to ensure repayment, never worrying about defaults.

Zhang Yi said, "I'd like to borrow 5 million."

Chen Xiong frowned slightly, "Oh, that's not a small amount. But Mr. Zhang, let me be upfront, our interest rates are very high. You need to be prepared for that."

Hu Minghua chimed in, "Mr. Zhang's business urgently needs capital to keep it going. Once it's back on track, he'll quickly make the money back, right?"

The two played off each other, all observed by Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi continued to feign urgency, "Yes, I'll be able to repay it quickly. I don't mind the high interest. Just lend me the money."