After Becoming Financially Free, They Offered Their Loyalty - Chapter 29

Chapter 29: I’ll Invest in This Project

TL: YYang

Shen Yuan was also a bit surprised at this moment. It turned out that when Li Yuhang had replied in the voice message that he was broke lately, he was referring to difficulties with the investment funds for opening the lounge bar.

Shen Yuan had already planned to invest in Li Yuhang’s lounge bar, so this was exactly what he wanted.

However, with so many people at the dinner party, and Shen Yuan not having a good impression of them, he decided to wait and talk to Li Yuhang in private.

Li Yuhang scanned the room and found that not a single person had spoken up. His heart grew cold.

Finally, he turned his gaze to Lin Guangyao, hoping he would invest, if not 700,000, then maybe 200,000-300,000.

After all, among those present, Lin Guangyao’s family was the wealthiest, second only to his own.

And everyone’s gaze followed Li Yuhang’s to Lin Guangyao, hoping he would say something to put an end to Young Master Li’s idea.

Lin Guangyao noticed that everyone’s eyes were on him and cursed inwardly. But with so many people staring at him, he felt he couldn’t lose face and had to speak up:

“Here’s the thing, Young Master Li. I don’t think it’s come to the point of investing and taking shares yet. If you’re having a cash flow problem, we can all chip in a few tens of thousands to get the place open first. You can pay us back later when you make money.”

“After all, it wouldn’t be fair to you if we invested midway.”

“This way, you won’t lose out when you make money later. Don’t you all agree?”

Lin Guangyao said magnanimously, but what he was thinking was that his monthly allowance was less than a hundred thousand. How could he possibly spend seven hundred thousand on an investment?

Even if he had the money, his family would definitely not agree.

Besides, everyone had seen Young Master Li’s investment skills. The previous hot pot restaurants and KTV were a mess. Now he was opening a lounge bar. That was no different from throwing money into the sea.

As for lending a few tens of thousands, he had considered it. After all, they had been hanging out for so long. With Young Master Li’s character, he would definitely pay it back.

But after saying it, he regretted it a little. His monthly allowance was only a few tens of thousands. If Li Yuhang really wanted to borrow, he would have to make a sacrifice.

‘Careless, truly careless.’

Sure enough, the few “good friends” present all shot daggers at Lin Guangyao.

‘If you have money, you can lend it in private. Why did you have to drag everyone into it?’

‘Damn it! We all rely on our families, and our allowances are not even enough for ourselves!’

Li Yuhang sighed inwardly. His intention was to find partners. If he had to borrow money and go into debt, then there was no need.

It seemed he had overestimated these so-called “brothers.” Especially this Lin Guangyao, who was up to no good. He had clearly said he was looking for investment and shares, but Lin Guangyao had twisted it into borrowing money to get through a difficult time.

Li Yuhang felt a little disappointed. He had maintained these so-called brotherly relationships for years, but at a critical moment, not a single one could help him.

Shen Yuan watched everyone’s micro-expressions and also found it very ironic. Although he had already seen these people’s true, pragmatic colors, as a bystander now, he still felt it was unfair to his friend.

Li Yuhang was also naive. How could he pin his hopes on them?

These people were all good-for-nothings who relied on their families, spending their days wining and dining. How could they possibly invest and become partners?

Although Lin Guangyao had just offered to lend money, it was clearly because so many people were present, and he was just trying to save face.

Especially with a beauty of Chen Na’s caliber at the dinner party. Even peacocks spread their tails to attract the opposite sex, and men were no exception.

But when it really came time to transfer the money, probably none of them would lend a cent.

“Lending money is for later. We’re not at that stage yet.”

Li Yuhang, slightly dejected, sat back down. “Since none of you are interested, let’s just forget it.”

Hearing Li Yuhang give up, everyone simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

‘That’s more like it!’

‘We should be eating and drinking. Why talk about investing and shares!’

Just as everyone thought the matter was over, Shen Yuan suddenly spoke up: “How about I invest a little?”

Before coming, Shen Yuan had anticipated that even if this lounge bar lost money, he would still make a profit. And he needed to invest the money as soon as possible.

Shen Yuan wasn’t too concerned about this money. It was exclusive investment funds anyway and couldn’t be used for anything else. And based on the system’s usual style, after this 1 million was invested, there would likely be an even larger investment fund.

Shen Yuan had originally planned to tell Li Yuhang about this in private, but seeing these people’s true colors, he couldn’t hold back.

‘If you don’t have money, just say so. Why make it sound so nice, talking about “lending money to get through a difficult time,” “it wouldn’t be fair to you if we invested midway,” “this way you won’t lose out.”’

‘Is that something a human would say?’

Hearing Shen Yuan say he wanted to invest, Lin Guangyao couldn’t help but sneer, “Shen Yuan, are you kidding me? Young Master Li is being serious here.”

‘Is he joking? This kid was just complaining about the Didi driver taking a detour of three kilometers when he arrived. He was probably heartbroken over those few yuan for the taxi fare.’

‘And now he’s saying he wants to invest in Young Master Li’s lounge bar? Did his family’s bankruptcy give him split personality disorder?’

And the others present also felt that this “brag” was a bit over the top. That was seven hundred thousand.

If Lin Guangyao had said he was willing to invest, everyone would have believed it. But you, Shen Yuan, everyone knows your family’s situation now.

Even Li Yuhang didn’t quite believe it, thinking Shen Yuan was just trying to liven up the atmosphere. He was the one who knew best whether his friend had money or not.

“I’ll invest about 700,000. That way, I’ll have 30%, you’ll have 70%, and I won’t be involved much in the future.”

Shen Yuan said seriously, not looking like he was joking at all.

‘This son of a bitch really doesn’t stumble when he’s bragging.’ Lin Guangyao couldn’t help but laugh out loud. “Are you okay? If you’re not feeling well, you should leave. Do you want me to reimburse you for your taxi fare this time?”

“Shen Yuan, don’t make jokes like this. It’s not like we just met you yesterday.”

“Yeah, bragging is just pointless.”

“I think you’re still not fully awake from your nap. Why don’t you go to the bathroom and wash your face to clear your head?”

“Young Master Li is probably not feeling great right now, and you’re still saying these things.”

Suddenly, the previously silent crowd all started speaking up, all condemning the “bragging” Shen Yuan. Some even took Li Yuhang’s side, speaking up for him.

And Chen Na, who was also present, felt her brain short-circuiting as she watched this scene.

She understood that Li Yuhang was looking for investment, but now she couldn’t understand at all.

Shen Yuan said he wanted to take a 30% stake, so why did everyone around him think he was bragging?

Just yesterday, Shen Yuan had ordered an 880,000 yuan Defender from her and even paid a fifty-thousand-yuan deposit.

Logically, for someone with such financial resources, investing 700,000 should be normal.

Xie Haijie hadn’t said much all night. Now, seeing everyone ganging up on Shen Yuan, he also chimed in with a patronizing tone:

“Brother, I’m a few years older than you, and my experience should be richer than yours, so I understand the principle of acting within one’s means.”

“But your problem now is not just about acting within your means, but about being shamelessly boastful.”

This son of a bitch Xie Haijie even had to show off his idioms.

It was one thing for others to say that about Shen Yuan, but hearing her own boyfriend, Xie Haijie, also mocking him, Chen Na felt so embarrassed she could die.

‘This Shen Yuan you’re all mocking just ordered a Land Rover Defender from me yesterday, paid in full.’

‘Why don’t any of you believe him?’

Chen Na couldn’t help but nudge Xie Haijie’s arm, wanting to signal him to stop talking.

But Xie Haijie was on a roll. He turned his head and said unhappily, “Why do you keep pushing me?”

“…”

Chen Na suddenly felt a pang of despair, regretting why she had come to this dinner party.

Shen Yuan quietly watched their performance without refuting. He silently opened his phone, found the CCB app, and transferred 700,000 to Li Yuhang.

He didn’t know why, but ever since the great System Father appeared, his transfers were no longer limited.

It was the same when he helped his family pay off their debts before; two hundred and ninety thousand was transferred out on the same day. And now, seven hundred thousand was transferred out without any limit.

‘The great System Father is truly awesome!’

After transferring the money, Shen Yuan said calmly to Li Yuhang, “The 700,000 has been transferred. Take a look.”

“Shen Yuan, are you serious…”

Li Yuhang didn’t know what Shen Yuan was up to, but before he could finish his sentence, he saw his phone screen light up.

He had received a text message.

Li Yuhang subconsciously picked up his phone and opened the message:

[ICBC] Your card ending in 5854 received a deposit of 700,000 yuan on May 13 at 19:42. Your current balance is…

Li Yuhang was stunned. His eyes widened as he carefully confirmed the deposit amount.

Ones… tens… hundreds… thousands… ten thousands… hundred thousands…

There were five zeros after it. It was really seven hundred thousand!

Li Yuhang stared at the screen in disbelief, his face full of incredulity.

Lin Guangyao noticed the change in Li Yuhang’s expression and frowned. “Young Master Li, did something happen?”

Li Yuhang didn’t answer, simply handing his phone over. “See for yourself.”