Faced with empty promises Leslie was making, the elderly crowd wasn't buying it. "Why should we believe you? Stop this nonsense, and give us our money back."
"It's not that we don't want to return the money. It's just that all the funds gathered have been invested in building the high-speed rail, which includes purchasing factories and production lines. Please trust me.
"As the general manager, I'll never deceive you. Your investments will double within the year! By then, others will be begging to get a piece of the project, but won't even have the chance.
"Once we go public, you'll be the pioneering shareholders. The shares will be worth ten times what you've invested in the first place."
A bald, elderly man said, "You're fooling no one! I heard that the relevant authorities are launching an investigation against you."
Leslie replied confidently, "Sir, I can't believe you would believe the rumors festered in business competition. Our rivals are spreading rumors to slander us because they have the real calibre to compete with us."
As he spoke to this point, Leslie cleared his throat and continued, "However, if you insist on getting your initial investment back, we'll return it to you three days from now, okay? However, if you want to invest in our project again after receiving the money, you won't get the chance to anymore."
The elderly man couldn't be bothered and said, "We only want our initial investments back. We don't care about the project. I want my investment back today. What are we supposed to do if you run off three days from now?"
"Yes, he's right! We want the money today. Otherwise, what are we supposed to do if you run off?"
"Give us our money today or we'll smash your car to pieces."
Sweat began to form on Leslie's forehead as he noticed how the elderly folks were not giving in. However, he still maintained a professional smile.
"Ladies and gentlemen, even if we retrieve the money from the bank, you'll have to show some identification, like your identification card or bank book to collect the money. How about this? Get your identification ready and come and collect the money as soon as you can. How about that?"
Then, Leslie paused and said, "However, I know it can be exhausting for you elderly folks to go home and come back. How about this?"
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