Qiangzi: "I can invest three hundred thousand in shares!" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Liu Fengnian: "I can also come up with five hundred thousand to invest!"

With eight hundred thousand, plus Yue Feng’s one million five hundred thousand, the total reached two million three hundred thousand—barely enough for the most flexible and conservative investment plan!

"If we get things sorted out earlier, bank loans are easier to handle in the first half of the year! In the second half, policies tighten, and it gets harder to secure loans!" Liu Fengnian said, grinding his teeth.

Yue Feng reviewed the plan and considered the funds at hand, then clenched his teeth: "If we’re going to do this, let’s do it right; I’ll figure out a way to come up with the shortfall! If we’re doing this, let’s aim big!"

Old Liu nodded: "Alright then, I’ll get a friend to help scout for a suitable plot of land and such! You get the financing in place as quickly as possible! If it’s really too short, send me a message, and I’ll see if I can persuade some friends to invest!"

Qiangzi chimed in: "If you’re short of manpower, I can help out too. My dad has been urging me to find something to do. If our company can get a factory going, dealing with fishing tackle, I won’t get too bored!"

Yue Feng: "Okay, I’ll finalize everything as quickly as I can!"

After sending off Old Liu and Qiangzi, Yue Feng then dialed Chengzi on the phone. Among the people Yue Feng knew, apart from friends like Brother Sheng with whom he had work-related connections, the only one capable of putting up two million readily was Chengzi.

Recently, Chengzi had been live streaming for longer hours at night and usually rested late into the night, waking up only after midday if there were no special plans. She was still asleep when Yue Feng’s call woke her up.

"Hello? Fengfeng?" Chengzi appeared in the video with her hair a bit messy and her eyes bleary with sleep.

"It’s me, are you awake? If not, get up and wash your face, I’ve got serious business to discuss with you!"

Upon hearing there was serious business, Chengzi perked up and rubbed her eyes: "What’s the serious business? I’m listening!"

"I’ve just registered a fishing tackle company, and the business direction is now set, but many processes are being hindered, severely affecting efficiency, so I’m planning to partner with a few friends to start our own factory!

Right now we’ve put together roughly two million plus, but there’s still about a two million cash shortfall. I was wondering if you could lend it to me—I can pay you back by the end of the year at the latest!"

Even when talking about borrowing money, which is usually a difficult topic between close friends, Yue Feng felt a bit uneasy but finally managed to explain his current situation and needs.

"You’re setting up a factory?"

"Yeah! You should remember Brother Liu Fengnian, right? He used to work as the factory director at a machinery processing plant. With him on board and live streaming sales on this side, it’s a sure win!"

"Two million enough? Give me your account number, and I’ll head to the bank this afternoon and transfer it over to you!"

Chengzi seemed to have no qualms about it; for her, pulling out two million from her reserves was not quite as easy as removing a hair from nine oxen, but it wouldn’t hurt her financial standing at all.

"Preliminary estimates are around four to four hundred and fifty thousand. Three of us here are investing, adding up to two hundred thirty. If you could lend me two hundred, that should just about cover it!

Otherwise, I’ll make a trip to Magic City. This is a lot of money we’re talking about; I’ll write you an IOU!" Yue Feng said.

"Nah, skip the IOU. If you dare cheat me, I’ll just show up at your place with my luggage and never leave! Feeding off of you forever!"

Chengzi said, rolling her eyes with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone about Yue Feng wanting to write an IOU.

"Hehe, isn’t it all about keeping things straight?"

"Straight my foot! This money is for me to invest in the company! You get it? When your company gets big, I’ll be the largest shareholder! Then I’ll cut anyone who dares to bare their teeth, a true domineering CEO vibe!" Chengzi joked, half-serious.

"Alright, alright, if the business loses, consider it a loan from you; if it profits, beyond their shares, I’ll give you mine as well! You’ll be the major shareholder! The Chairman! The boss!"

"That’s more like it, clever boy! Send over the account details, behave, and this afternoon your Chairman will transfer the money to you!"

"OK!"

...

After hanging up the phone, Doll quickly shrugged off her usual laziness, agilely climbed out of bed, and got dressed.

Fengfeng asking her to borrow money, and the amount being two million at that, was good news to Doll.

She didn’t mind parting with the two million, but she placed great importance on Yue Feng’s attitude towards her. Approaching her for such a large sum of money meant their level of mutual trust had taken another step forward.

No, she had to tell Chengzi about this and share the joy together.

With that thought, Doll kicked open Su Cheng’s room—since it was the weekend, Su Cheng, too, was still in bed, enjoying a lazy morning.

After a brief explanation of what happened, Su Cheng’s expression seemed a bit odd.

"You agreed to him just like that? Without even verifying the authenticity? What if this is all a scam?"

Su Cheng was quite rational when it came to such matters.

In her opinion, you can lend money, but you shouldn’t just agree to it over one phone call; that’s child’s play!

Adults dealing with money matters, be it borrowers or lenders, should all actively adhere to the rules.

Doll disagreed somewhat with Su Cheng’s attitude, "Fengfeng himself made a video call to me—how could it be fake?

Besides, you’re aware of his livestream selling activities these past few months! It’s just this much money, he could earn it in a few months of livestreaming. Is it worth it to scam me? Am I only worth two million?

Even now, Fengfeng’s commercial value is definitely more than two million!"

Su Cheng shook her head, "I still think we should be more careful with this sort of thing! Personally, I believe it’s all right to lend the money, but at the very least you should understand the basic details! Otherwise, why don’t we fly to W City once more?"

Doll hesitated, "That’s... maybe not a great idea! I already promised him I’d transfer the money this afternoon! Besides, what would we say when we get there? Just popping in to check?"

Su Cheng rolled her eyes, "It’s the weekend today, no need to transfer any money! Even if you were to transfer the funds, you’d do it when the bank opens on Monday!

Furthermore, with such a large amount, you’d need to make an appointment in advance! I’ll go with you for a visit, and you can just tell him I’m interested in investing and want a look at the project myself."

"That actually makes sense. Let me check if there are any flights to W City. If there are tickets available, we can leave today!"

Doll searched on her phone app and, lucky for them, there was a plane leaving at 2:15 pm, still time to make it!

After booking the tickets, the two quickly packed their luggage and clothes, and made it on time for the flight to W City!

Over an hour later, the plane landed at the small airport in W City, and Doll finally took out her phone to call Yue Feng.

"Hello? Are you at the bank?" Yue Feng, thinking Doll was handling the transaction, asked casually.

"You sneaky rascal, your sister’s arrived in W City, come pick me up at the airport!"

"Seriously? Don’t joke around! I’m outside looking at some property!"

"I’m serious, just got off the plane, me and Chengzi! Hurry up, quick!"

Half an hour later, Yue Feng drove to the airport to pick them up.