Chapter 24

Dongou Group Headquarters, Chairman's Office.

"Jin Chaoyuan's daughter, how did your conversation with her go?"

While watching the secretary pour tea for himself and his son, Yang Jinchang asked his youngest son, Yang De, who was sitting on the sofa, in a calm tone.

"Alright, I guess!" Yang De gave a rather indifferent answer.

"What do you mean by 'alright'?" Yang Jinchang frowned in displeasure, "Your elder brother and his wife have been married for two years, and their child is already a year old. When are you going to settle down?"

"She's not suitable for me!" Yang De smiled and then changed the subject, stating his purpose, "Dad, can you lend me a million?"

"You want to borrow a million from me? Why? Isn't Kaiyue Bar under your management? You should know that your elder brother is still serving as the planning manager in the company!" Leaning back in the swivel chair, Yang Jinchang held a pen in both hands and looked at his son, Yang De, with interest.

In the 1980s, Yang Jinchang was a mid-level manager at the Dongou City Reception Center. In the early 1990s, he was promoted to the director of the center. From the early to the late 1990s, China adopted an economic policy of focusing on large enterprises while allowing small ones to be privatized. Ambitious Yang Jinchang, along with the company's senior management, applied to the city leadership for the MBO (Management Buyout) of the Dongou Reception Center. After the successful MBO, the Dongou Reception Center was renamed Dongou Grand Hotel. A year later, the hotel, which had been barely breaking even and on the brink of bankruptcy, achieved tremendous success, bringing significant benefits to Yang Jinchang and the senior management.

Subsequently, Yang Jinchang was not satisfied. In 1993, the Dongou Grand Hotel began to expand, acquiring many hotels and reception centers that were on the verge of bankruptcy! By 1994, Yang Jinchang, with his extensive connections, had become a prominent figure and a tycoon in the city.

In 1995, after capital integration, the Dongou Hotel Group invested in a 30-story Dongou Grand Hotel in Suzhou City. In the local Dongou City, they launched the first chain KTV, the first high-end large bar, and in early 1997, the second bar, Kaiyue Bar! They also planned to collaborate with Dazong Real Estate (a subsidiary of Dazong Group), which had just established a foothold in the real estate market, to develop the first large-scale commercial real estate project in Dongou City.

By this time, Yang Jinchang was already a billionaire entrepreneur.

"Kaiyue Bar is good, but it's not mine!" Yang De said frankly, "I want to start my own business!"

"Oh? Are you going to try your hand in real estate? With your friend who predicted the real estate market would soon recover? He's the son of Dazong's CEO, Song Hua, right?"

Leaning back with his hands behind his head, Yang De sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, smiling and shaking his head, "What capital do I have to play in real estate? I have another investment project!"

"Can't you tell me about it?" Yang Jinchang was slightly taken aback.

Yang De smiled sheepishly, "I'm afraid if I tell you, Dad, you'll take my business!"

"Do you think I would be interested in your small business?" Yang Jinchang laughed heartily, tapping his son, then his smile faded, and he said seriously, "You don't even tell me about your investment project, and you still expect me to lend you money? No way!"

Yang De didn't seem to mind, "Actually, it doesn't matter whether you lend me the money or not. It's just that everyone wants to invest, and I want a say! If you won't lend me the money, I'll ask Mom, or if that doesn't work, I'll ask Cui Yao's father for help!"

Yang Jinchang's heart stirred as he looked at his youngest son, who seemed serious and not joking at all.

"Who else is investing?"

"All my good friends are very interested!" Yang De shrugged, "You know, they either have power or money! I don't want to fall behind in terms of money!"

"It sounds interesting! But you really won't tell Dad what the project is?" Yang Jinchang said displeased, "If you tell me, I can give you some advice! Are you really afraid I'll take your business?"

"I was just joking, Dad, don't take it to heart! I just didn't want you to misunderstand," Yang De smiled apologetically, "It's not that big of a deal, it's just an internet cafe!"

"An internet cafe? What's that?" Yang Jinchang decisively showed his confusion.

"It's a place where people can play on computers, a thing for young people, Dad, you wouldn't understand! So, will you lend me the money?" Yang De didn't mention the small appliance factory, as it was a collective decision to wait until the total investment amount was determined before deciding whether to invest in the small appliance factory or to focus on the internet cafe.

Yang Jinchang stared at his youngest son and suddenly asked, "Was this something you planned long ago, or someone's suggestion?"

Yang De shrugged and smiled, pushing up his glasses, "Both! I've always wanted to start my own business! I just couldn't find a good project. Who knew that Song Hua's son, who he doesn't care for, is a real investment genius! Based on the direction he provided and our research, I think it's a great opportunity to make money!"

"Investment genius?" Yang Jinchang frowned slightly.

"Investment genius! His insight is incredible!"

...

The same praise for Song Chen's foresight came from different people.

However, Song Chen didn't know about it, and even if he did, he wouldn't care. At the moment, he just wanted to spend the whole day in bed with the woman in his arms, enjoying Zhang Ruoxi's soft and tender body, and watching her try to suppress her moans out of shyness.

Although Zhang Ruoxi was willing to continue their intimate moments, she had classes today and had already missed two morning classes without taking leave. This made her, who had never been absent, feel uneasy. So, despite Song Chen's attempts to please her, Zhang Ruoxi endured the pain and quickly dressed, giving Song Chen a sultry, reproachful look, as if blaming him for being too wild last night and not being considerate of her!

After brushing their teeth and washing their faces, they came out of the room at noon, 12 o'clock. Li Wan had already finished lunch and gone out. She left a note on the dining table, telling them that the dishes were ready and to have a good lunch—Li Wan, as a seasoned person, definitely understood Song Chen and Zhang Ruoxi's wild behavior.

Zhang Ruoxi, who had already calmed down, immediately blushed again. She turned around and hit Song Chen's chest with her small hand, both embarrassed and angry, "It's all your fault, it's all your fault! I'm so embarrassed!"

"What's there to be embarrassed about! My mom isn't home in the morning or afternoon!" Song Chen smiled unconcernedly, hugged Zhang Ruoxi's slender waist, and made her sit down. He opened the table cover, and there were dishes like tomato and egg stir-fry, fish-flavored shredded pork, and spicy and sour potato soup. He glanced at them, "Do you like the dishes?"

Zhang Ruoxi blushed and nodded. Song Chen served rice for both of them from the pressure cooker.

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