Reborn 10 years later: First, save 100 million Bitcoins

Without a doubt, Su Cong did play his cards openly.

Given the current situation, there is indeed no need for further explanation; saying more would be futile.

The only way to resolve this now is to throw money at it.

Su Cong felt that as long as enough money was given, Jiangbei could suppress the matter on its own.

In any case, Jiangbei only needs to set a price, and after Jiangbei receives the money, he will take out a portion of the money and distribute it to the other members of the audit team.

In short, the final step was to shut everyone up and pretend that nothing had ever happened.

Moreover, since headquarters has already investigated, once this matter can be suppressed, there will be even less to worry about afterwards.

That's why Su Cong was so arrogant and directly quoted a price.

Actually... Su Cong and his group have only spent about 3500 million yuan in total so far.

Moreover, 3500 million of that 2500 million was embezzled this year.

Because the Thousand Cities Project only started in May last year, and full-scale construction didn't begin until September.

Furthermore, the construction materials used at the beginning last year were not as bad as they are now, because we were hesitant at the start.

Polaris has very high standards for labor and materials, typically exceeding the standard by 30%.

For example, the standard cost of conventional materials is around 80 yuan, while the standard cost of materials used by Polaris is 100 yuan.

Although Su Cong and his team received kickbacks last year, the cost of materials they used was still around 60 yuan.

Although 60 yuan is below the normal standard, it is at least not outrageous.

This year, however, they have truly gone too far. The standard for materials has been reduced to 30 yuan, which is completely substandard and all of them are of inferior quality.

That's why they spent a total of 1000 million last year, and in less than half a year this year, they've already spent 2500 million.

The total is 3500 million.

Even though there are 3500 million, there still needs to be a share of the profits.

Everyone in the branch office, from top to bottom, and the management all benefited from what was said; otherwise, no one would have helped cover it up.

Of the 3500 million, 1000 million was distributed among the finance department, the secretary, and other management personnel.

Of the remaining 2500 million, Su Cong took 1500 million and Zhou Ping took 1000 million.

Given the current situation, if they want to silence Jiang Bei, Su Cong and Zhou Ping will definitely have to take the money together.

After all, they are the ones who make the majority of the profits, and now that something has gone wrong, they have to cover the losses.

After Su Cong revealed his hand, Jiang Bei looked at him coldly, his gaze unwavering.

There was even... an expression as if he were looking at an idiot.

Su Cong probably didn't know that Jiang Bei had already told Xiao Feng about this.

Under the current circumstances, even if Su Cong offered 1 million yuan, Jiang Bei would still not be able to pass the exam.

Jiang Bei asked coldly, "President Su, given the current situation, do you think this is still a problem that money can solve?"

Upon hearing this, Su Cong assumed that Jiang Bei was trying to use this as leverage, simply wanting more money.

In Su Cong's view, no one can resist the temptation of money.

It's nothing more than asking for more money.

Thinking of this, Su Cong gritted his teeth and said, "Team Leader Jiang, we're all just working for money."

"I'm not going to waste my breath on you. I'll give you a price: 500 million. You take your people and leave, and you have to make sure this doesn't get out. You have to keep it under wraps."

Su Cong is really going all out, offering a price of 500 million.

In Su Cong's view, this was indeed a huge investment, a condition offered with gritted teeth.

After all, from last year to this year, Su Cong and Zhou Ping have spent a total of 3500 million yuan, but they only have 2500 million yuan left in their hands.

Giving 500 million to the audit team at once is already considered very sincere.

That's a million!

However… when Jiang Bei heard the number 500 million, he almost couldn’t hold back and tried hard to suppress his smile.

To others, 5 million is indeed an astronomical sum, but in Jiangbei's eyes, it's simply a joke.

Because this 500 million is not just for Jiangbei, but for the entire audit team from Jiangbei, including the team that came today, totaling 15 people.

If the distribution is done normally, even if Jiang Bei, as the group leader, takes 100 million yuan and the remaining 14 people split 400 million yuan equally, then each of the other people would only receive 28 yuan.

That means 100 million yuan bought Jiangbei's future, and 28 yuan bought the future of the other 14 people.

Let alone Jiangbei, not even anyone on the audit team would agree to this.

After all, the audit team consists of Polaris' core employees. Those who work at headquarters now have an average minimum salary that has increased from 1.5 to over 2.

With benefits and year-end bonuses, one can easily earn at least 30 yuan a year.

Who would take that risk for 28?

Not to mention Jiang Bei. You should know that Jiang Bei is the director of the audit department of the entire Polaris, the head of the audit department, and his annual salary alone reaches tens of millions.

Why would you take this risk for Su Cong for 100 million?

That's why Jiang Bei almost lost his composure when he heard Su Cong offer 500 million.

Of course, there was another reason why Su Cong quoted this price: at this moment, he did not know that Jiang Bei in front of him was the director of the audit department of Polaris.

But whether they knew it or not didn't matter, because even the deputy team leader, Lao Guo, disliked this price.

Jiang Bei's expression turned cold: "President Su, it seems you still don't realize the seriousness of the matter."

"A conglomerate as large as Polaris, with a project as massive as the Thousand Cities Plan—do you realize the immense negative impact and losses this will bring to the group because of your momentary greed?"

"I advise you not to waste your time. You'd better prepare properly and cooperate with the investigation... Perhaps..."

"Perhaps... we can get a shorter sentence!"

Just then, Zhou Ping walked over and overheard the words "several years in prison".

Ever since the incident, Zhou Ping has been in a constant state of panic, fearing that he will be arrested.

As a result… now, upon hearing that he is to be sentenced, his eyes are filled with fear.

There was no one else here at the moment, only Su Cong, Zhou Ping, and Jiang Bei.

Upon seeing Jiang Bei's attitude, Su Cong first exchanged a glance with Zhou Ping, as if he had made up his mind.

Su Cong gritted his teeth again: "Team Leader Jiang, this is my final offer: 1000 million!"

"How about 1000 million? But this matter must be suppressed; this is the highest price we can offer!"

The price Su Cong offered this time was indeed the limit for him and Zhou Ping.

Although they received a total of 25 million, they spent the money lavishly and couldn't possibly save it all.

Besides... even if we save it all, we can't give all the money to Jiangbei, otherwise all our efforts would be in vain.

So 1000 million is the limit, and it's impossible to increase it any further.

However… Jiang Bei’s face remained completely expressionless upon hearing the figure of 1000 million.

Even... there was helplessness in his eyes, and disdain in his tone.

"I told you, don't waste your time. Even a hundred million won't save you. Just wait to be investigated."

After saying that, Jiang Bei didn't even turn his head. He turned around and walked back to the audit team.

In the corner, only Su Cong and Zhou Ping remained, watching Jiang Bei's retreating figure in despair.

At this moment, Su Cong, who was usually quite calm, completely panicked.

Because he fully realized that this had become a dead end.

I was calm before because I always felt there was a solution.

But now… when he realized there was no solution left, Su Cong’s expression froze and his body trembled involuntarily.

Because he knew what he would face next.

Judgment!

"It's over, completely over. No amount of money will help."

At this moment, Su Cong's expression and state were very similar to Zhou Ping's earlier; he could no longer remain calm.

On the other hand, Zhou Ping, who had been filled with anxiety, was no longer as flustered after he was completely certain that there was no room for negotiation.

Zhou Ping was terrified before, fearing that his plan would be exposed.

But now, there's no trace of panic on his face.

Not only was the panic gone from his face, but a hint of frenzied rage surged in his eyes.

Zhou Ping leaned close to Su Cong's ear, his voice low but firm.

"President Su, since we can't reach an agreement, let's stop talking. Besides, he won't even consider the 1000 million price we offered."

"So... I think, since we can't reach an agreement, then... let him stay here forever!"

After Zhou Ping finished speaking, the ruthlessness in his eyes was clear; it was no exaggeration to say that he was just talking.

You can tell from his expression that he's serious.

At that moment, after hearing Zhou Ping's idea, Su Cong trembled and looked at Zhou Ping abruptly.

Su Cong even doubted whether he had misheard.

Zhou Ping's idea was simply insane.

Although Su Cong was greedy, he knew very well that even if this matter was exposed, he would never cross the line.

Even if this matter is exposed, no matter how the trial goes, the worst that can happen is life imprisonment, and he will most likely be released within 20 years.

But if we follow Zhou Ping's advice, then... in the end, we'll even lose our own lives.

The key point is that what Zhou Ping said was completely unrealistic; he sounded like a fool.

At this moment, Su Cong was shocked, but more than that, he felt a little regretful.

I regret how I chose to be on the same boat as Zhou Ping. Wasn't that just being a complete idiot?

But it's no use regretting it now, because the reason Su Cong chose Zhou Ping in the first place was because he valued Zhou Ping's background and status.

After all, Zhou Ping was Xiao Feng's old classmate.

But to my utter surprise, the identity of being an old classmate didn't play a single role.

"Are you crazy?" Su Cong shouted in a panic, "If you do something this stupid, you'll be doomed forever."

"It's not that I'm afraid, but this is simply impossible. Are you suggesting I leave all 15 members of the audit team here?"

"Sigh." At this point, Su Cong's eyes dimmed, and he sighed resignedly, continuing:

"Given the current situation, we truly have no chance of turning things around. The only way out is to cooperate with the investigation and try to get a shorter sentence."

At this moment, Su Cong finally understood.

In his view, once it was determined that there was no possibility of turning the tables, he could only accept it and try to receive the lenient treatment he could.

However, after hearing this, Zhou Ping's expression became somewhat distorted, and his voice trembled.

"Impossible! You want me to cooperate with an investigation? That's just asking me to go straight to jail! I, Zhou Ping, can't accept that."

Zhou Ping's reaction made Su Cong frown: "But now that things have been exposed, there's no way we can turn things around. Whether we go to jail or not isn't up to you."

After listening, Zhou Ping looked around again to make sure no one had heard.

Zhou Ping lowered his voice again, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes.

"Let's escape before the police arrive, let's escape abroad."

"Don't forget, I used to be in the jade business, and I know a lot of mine owners in the northern Myanmar mining areas."

"Once we escape over there, no one can catch us. We can do business there and still live a carefree and happy life."

"Oh?" Su Cong looked at Zhou Ping with a knowing look... and hesitated for a few seconds:

Is it reliable?