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Chapter 422 - 452, Investment and Wealth Management

Chapter 422: Chapter 452, Investment and Wealth Management

Moon City.

Moon City is vast, second only to Tianjing. It is a first-tier city under Xuan Cang’s domain. The commerce and economy here are extremely prosperous, and its coastal location makes it a true commercial city.

However, beyond commerce, Moon City still retains its original charm and human touch. It can be said that Moon City is not only a hub for attracting business investment but also a bastion of civilization.

Moon City is home to three great magnates. Apart from Ren Tianqing, whose presence has diminished, there are two other wealthy giants, Ying Zheng and Rong Shuo.

Ying Zheng enjoys being in the limelight and conducts his affairs ostentatiously, giving off the image of a nouveau riche. As for Rong Shuo, he appears far more mysterious.

Rumor has it that this tycoon never flaunts his wealth. Even in the annual Forbes rankings, his fortune is listed only as a rough estimate, with no one truly knowing how much Rong Shuo possesses or how wealthy he is.

For Rong Shuo, the most vivid image people have of him is embodied by a skyscraper in Moon City.

The Jinrong Building!

This building, the tallest in Moon City, took five years to complete and can be described as Rong Shuo’s labor of love.

And today, within a certain level of the Jinrong Building, a banquet was in full bloom.

The banquet had no formal occasion, nor was it a private gathering. The crowd was bustling with all kinds of people, but the least affluent among them belonged to well-to-do families.

In a quiet corner of the crowd, Li Xuan held a glass of wine in his hand.

At that moment, a man walked over, laughing, "Hey, young master Xuan, what are you daydreaming about here? There are plenty of beautiful women around today."

Li Xuan offered a slight smile and replied, "Sun Jie, when you’ve seen enough beauties, they cease to be a novelty."

Sun Jie raised his thumb and said, "Master Xuan’s taste has grown more profound. I really can’t keep up. But... Qin Xin is also here, haven’t I done a good job?"

Li Xuan’s expression shifted, and he then patted Sun Jie on the shoulder.

Li Xuan fell silent for a while before asking, "Has Shen Binnan arrived?"

Sun Jie shook his head. "No."

Li Xuan sighed and said, "Well, if she hasn’t come, she hasn’t. Alright, take care of things here. Welcome everyone, no matter who they are, and don’t look down on anyone because of their status. After all, they are all our potential clients."

Sun Jie replied, "Don’t worry, young master Xuan, I understand."

Li Xuan nodded and left. After a while, someone approached Sun Jie.

"Sun Jie, what are you thinking?"

"Nothing much. I’m just wondering if what we’re doing is somewhat unscrupulous."

Ma Yong was taken aback, then slapped Sun Jie on the shoulder, saying, "Are you kidding? Who are we? Everyone in our families has some standing. This is a great opportunity to make big money. You know Young Master Xuan just returned from overseas with substantial funds. We’re his brothers; he wouldn’t cheat us."

Sun Jie laughed and said, "You’re right; I’m overthinking it."

...

Li Xuan mingled through the crowd, greeting people as he passed by. His handsome appearance and demeanor attracted many favorable impressions.

A young girl, looking lost and bewildered, clung to the arm of a middle-aged woman. Li Xuan, carrying a glass of wine, approached them with the utmost gentlemanly behavior.

"Qin Xin," Li Xuan said with a slight smile.

"Xin’er, who is this...?" the middle-aged woman asked, puzzled.

"Oh, Auntie, hello, my name is Li Xuan, and I am Qin Xin’s friend." Suddenly, Li Xuan noticed the brochure in the middle-aged woman’s hand and smiled, "Auntie, are you also interested in investment and financial management?"

The middle-aged woman named Tao Xiuying was, in fact, Qin Xin’s mother. Just as she was about to speak, another middle-aged woman burst out of the crowd with a beaming smile upon seeing Li Xuan.

The woman approached, taking Tao Xiuying’s arm and said, "Xiuying, this is the young master Li I’ve been telling you about. He’s the general manager of ’Childe’, a real winner in life."

Tao Xiuying, who hadn’t seen much of the world, upon hearing "general manager," treated him with the utmost respect, as if he were a high-ranking official.

Li Xuan laughed, "Auntie, there’s no need for that. I’m just a minor general manager, and besides, I know Qin Xin. Why don’t you just call me Xiao Li from now on?"

The other middle-aged woman had thicker skin and quickly said, "Can I also call you Xiao Li?"

Li Xuan smiled faintly, "Sure."

That middle-aged woman had sharp eyes and, taking Tao Xiuying away, she could tell that Li Xuan was interested in Qin Xin. It was best not to let Tao Xiuying disturb them here.

The middle-aged woman was called Luo Yufang, a coworker of Tao Xiuying in the same workshop, and she usually took care of her.

Tao Xiuying’s family was somewhat poor but had managed to save some money. The reason she came here was that Tao Xiuying had heard from Luo Yufang how happy she was making more money than working in the workshop.

Tao Xiuying, not well-educated and easily swayed, had been persuaded by Luo Yufang to come here.

Afterwards, Luo Yufang took Tao Xiuying to meet a young man who also greeted them with a smile on his face.

"Dear nephew, I’ve brought someone to invest," said Luo Yufang with a smile.

"Really? Hello, Auntie, my name is Ma Yong, come on, let’s find a quiet place where I can explain everything to you in detail." The man who introduced himself as Ma Yong took Tao Xiuying to a quieter spot.

Once there, Ma Yong promptly served two cups of hot tea. Tao Xiuying, a little nervous, then asked in a low voice, "This Ma Yong, could you explain to me what this investment is all about?"

Ma Yong laughed, "It’s really nothing complicated. It’s just investment and financial management. You understand, right?"

Tao Xiuying shook her head blankly.

Ma Yong didn’t seem bothered and continued to explain with a smile, "Investment and financial management, it’s like, if you invest ten thousand yuan, in half a year, your money will appreciate in value."

"Appreciate?"

"It means to earn interest. Like when you deposit money in the bank, the interest for six months is 0.05, but with us, the interest rate is much higher, at 0.5 for six months. That means, if you invest ten thousand yuan, you’ll earn an additional five thousand in half a year."

Tao Xiuying exclaimed, surprised, "That high?!"

Ma Yong continued, "Auntie, I’m not deceiving you. The money you deposit with us is used for business. The bigger the business we conduct, the more you can earn from your savings. So, you can trust us; our operation is officially recognized."

Tao Xiuying’s heart was swayed, and Luo Yufang, who was beside her, egged her on, "Xiuying, what is there to think about? If you deposit thirty thousand yuan, you’ll earn fifteen thousand in half a year. That’s as good as working an extra year for us. Your daughter needs money for university, doesn’t she? Why hesitate?"

Ma Yong added, "Yeah, Auntie, it’s a great opportunity. Honestly, I’ve invested a hundred thousand yuan, all my savings, and I’m going to make a fortune in half a year."

Tao Xiuying grew even more tempted, murmuring, "But I... only have fifty thousand yuan... I don’t know if that’s enough..."

Ma Yong quickly said, "That’s enough, Auntie, fifty thousand yuan. In half a year, you could make an additional twenty-five thousand."

Thinking of her family’s situation, with her daughter needing money for university and about to graduate in half a year, which would require money for finding work and other things, Tao Xiuying bit her lip and said, "Alright, I’ll invest!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Yong discreetly wiped the sweat from his forehead, relieved that the deal was done.

Luo Yufang also sighed in relief next to him, happy to be getting a commission—this was, indeed, good news.

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