Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely
Chapter 435 - 258: The West Chamber_2

Chapter 435: Chapter 258: The West Chamber_2

"Thank you, senior sister."

Xiao Meier smiled, "As long as you like it."

She also sat down on the stone bench, looking at Meng Wanning, and asked, "Is everything really okay with your master?"

Meng Wanning nodded, "It’s okay, senior sister, I will go back in a couple of days."

She knew what Xiao Meier was worried about and understood that she couldn’t stay here too long.

Xiao Meier sighed, "Actually, you shouldn’t take your master’s words too seriously. Elders, they have different opinions from us, she might just have a sharp tongue but a soft heart, it should be fine after a few days when she cools off."

"Okay."

Xiao Meier continued, "Originally, this quad had one main courtyard and four subsidiary courtyards, but usually, it’s just Xiao Cheng and me living here, so the other four courtyards are not maintained."

She pointed to the western wing room, "For these few days, could you stay there?"

Meng Wanning’s heart tightened, she did not expect Xiao Meier would let her stay next to Chen Cheng.

"Senior sister, I am already very happy that you are hosting me."

"Don’t mention hosting, I am also very happy that you came," Xiao Meier smiled, "Let’s go and have a look? If anything is missing, we can go buy it."

Xiao Meier pulled Meng Wanning towards the western wing room.

The door of the western wing room was ajar, Xiao Meier gently pushed it open.

The room was clean and tidy, sunlight poured through the window grilles, illuminating the antique furniture inside.

A carved bed was placed in the center, beside it a dressing table and a wardrobe, several calligraphy and painting hung on the wall, the whole room was filled with a simple and elegant atmosphere.

"How about it? Are you satisfied?"

Meng Wanning looked around, her eyes filled with surprise, "Senior sister, this place is so beautiful! It’s much better than the dormitory I live in!"

"As long as you like it."

Xiao Meier walked to the wardrobe, opened it to take a look, "We need to buy a set of bedding."

She looked back at the empty-handed Meng Wanning, "You also need to buy a few sets of clothes for changing."

Only then Meng Wanning realized she hadn’t brought anything, she had just run off with Chen Cheng without thinking, her face turned slightly red, "I... I was in a hurry when I left..."

Xiao Meier smiled gently, "It’s okay, for a girl, there is never too much clothing or shoes. Let’s go shopping later, buy whatever you want."

Faced with Xiao Meier’s generosity, Meng Wanning even more did not know what to say.

"Senior sister, I really..."

"Alright~ just stay here comfortably, don’t think too much." Xiao Meier held Meng Wanning’s hand, "Honestly, I’m also quite happy having guests at home."

"You don’t know, this week without Xiao Cheng, I didn’t even have anyone to talk to."

"Now it’s good, the two of us can chat leisurely."

Meng Wanning could only nod continuously.

"Shall we go?" Xiao Meier said eagerly, "Today, we’re not going to practice driving. Let’s enjoy shopping!"

She started laughing while speaking, "Xiao Cheng always says I am too thrifty. Today, we’ll spend together and give him a big surprise, how about that?"

"Okay..."

...

...

Red Mountain Capital Management Company, also on Financial Street, only seven or eight hundred meters away from CGG.

Chen Cheng, holding the contract brought back from Qianzhou, entered the lobby.

Different from CGG’s Hong Kong capital style, everything here showed the traditional style of a mainland company.

The most obvious difference was, the unchanging skirts outfit of CGG all year round, here in Red Mountain, were all changed to suits.

Chen Cheng walked straight to the reception, the receptionist saw Chen Cheng approaching and politely stood up with a smile, "Hello sir, how may I assist you?"

"I’m looking for Zhao Liangyou, President Zhao."

"Okay, sir," the receptionist continued, "May I have your name, sir?"

"Chen, Chen Cheng."

"Do you have an appointment?"

The receptionist continued, while she started looking up the appointment records on the computer.

"Yes."

The sound of the keyboard ticking rapidly, the receptionist quickly scrolled through the information on the screen,

"Mr. Chen Cheng, hello, President Zhao is currently in a meeting, could you please leave your contact information? I will notify you immediately after President Zhao finishes his meeting."

"I will just wait for him here."

"Okay, Mr. Chen, please have a seat."

The receptionist pointed to the nearby waiting area, where there were several sofas and a coffee table for visitors to wait.

Chen Cheng thanked her and sat down on the sofa, picking up a finance magazine and flipping through it casually.

About twenty minutes later, a rush of footsteps approached.

Zhao Liangyou, who had just finished the meeting, came to the lobby waiting area immediately, "Mr. Chen! Why are you sitting here? Come on, let’s go to my office."

Chen Cheng smiled, "Ahem, why not try the mineral water from President Zhao’s company."

Zhao Liangyou looked at the yet-to-be-opened bottle of mineral water on the table and gave an embarrassed smile, "Luckily, Mr. Chen didn’t drink it."

"What’s the matter? Is there a reason?"

"I’ve recently gotten some good tea, just waiting for Mr. Chen to come and taste it."

Zhao Liangyou smiled brightly as he led the way, "Next time you can just come upstairs directly, the receptionist is new."

"First time is new, second time is familiar."

The two chatted and laughed as they entered the elevator.

Upon arriving at Zhao Liangyou’s office, different from Wen Shulin’s modern minimalist style, his office was filled with Chinese elements.

In the reception area, there was a complete set of mahogany furniture, and the walls were adorned with a large ’Ambitious Plans’ painting, and a traditional display shelf was fully stacked with various books.

"Mr. Chen, please have a seat."

Zhao Liangyou gestured for Chen Cheng to sit down, started making tea and said, "You are our Red Mountain’s timely rain, I’ve been eagerly waiting for your arrival."

Chen Cheng leaned back in his chair, "There were some hiccups this time, but thankfully I managed to secure the project."

He laid two contracts in front of Zhao Liangyou, "20 billion, not a cent more, not a cent less."

Hearing the figure, Zhao Liangyou furrowed his brows unexpectedly, "This seems more than what we originally discussed."

"The more money, the more you earn, isn’t that good?"

"Good, good, good!" Zhao Liangyou was blooming with smiles, "It’s still Mr. Chen after all~ One move and you brought in a 20 billion deal for Red Mountain."

"Lao Zhao, you have no idea, how many eyes were on these two contracts." Chen Cheng tapped on the contracts, "I kept my promise, and saved them for you."

"Mr. Chen, I will remember this favor! Anything you need help with in the future, just say the word!"

Chen Cheng waved his hand, "It’s all for making money, mutually beneficial."

He continued, "Shall we discuss the price?"

"Hahaha, Mr. Chen always likes to cut to the chase." Zhao Liangyou passed the prepared Tie Luo Han tea to Chen Cheng, "Alright, let’s talk!"

Chen Cheng took a sip, didn’t quite like it, probably not used to it, it was a bit astringent.

He put down the tea cup, "You should know that I like a one-time deal in business, I’ll just make an offer, you listen?"

Zhao Liangyou made a welcoming gesture.

"4.75%, fair enough?"

Hearing this percentage, Zhao Liangyou also started calculating.

Compared to the previous deals with Wen Shulin and Chen Jin at three point something percent, Chen Cheng’s offer was quite a bit higher.

But this project, in terms of total amount, was significantly more than the previous ones, so it wouldn’t be a loss, at most they would earn a bit less.

"Wait a moment, I’ll have someone calculate the capital cost right away."

Chen Cheng nodded, picked up the tea cup, sniffed but did not drink.

A quarter hour later, Zhao Liangyou returned from the office area, extending his hand to Chen Cheng, "Mr. Chen, thank you for your trust in Red Mountain. Let’s do it according to your terms, let’s get this done."

"Pleasant and straightforward."

Chen Cheng got up and shook his hand, "I knew it, Lao Zhao and I, we are both candid people."

"Hahaha..."

Zhao Liangyou continued, "Shall we go then?"

"Where to?"

"Now that the business talk is done, it’s time for some recreational activities!" He said with a grin, "We can’t miss out on either."

Chen Cheng didn’t refuse; he had attended every social gathering after business.

Most importantly, he wasn’t sure how to face Wan Ning’s stay at the Siheyuan afterward.

It might as well be time to enjoy and relax, perhaps the solution would naturally present itself.

Both men headed to the door, Zhao Liangyou deliberately asked, "Mr. Chen, aren’t you calling Manager Tong from the Beijing branch? Not going through her this time?"

"Lao Zhao, Lao Zhao!" Chen Cheng smiled, "You see, us men sometimes, really have it tough, gotta take care of everything."

"You are capable of multitasking!" responded Zhao Liangyou, "Let’s call up Manager Tong, we can discuss everything together later, and we can enjoy drinks tonight."

Chen Cheng took out his cell phone but ended up calling Xia Yubing.

"Cheng...Brother Cheng?"

Xia Yubing, who hadn’t received a call from Chen Cheng in half a month, was inwardly flustered as soon as she saw the caller ID, her voice naturally trembled.

"Manager Xia, get ready, I will come to pick you and Xiao Lu up in about half an hour."

"Okay!"

After hanging up, Zhao Liangyou raised an eyebrow, "Mr. Chen has a new love interest?"

"Capable of multitasking."

"Hahaha..."

The two men walked shoulder to shoulder into the elevator, heading straight for the parking lot.