According to Gao Zhuang's line of research, saying several billion was being conservative; even tens of billions might not be enough.
But at the start of seeking investment, he definitely could not ask for that much—it would be too easy to scare people off.
Once some preliminary results came out, it would be much easier to keep attracting investment.
Of course, a more likely possibility was that as the sunk costs increased, the investors would have no choice but to put in more money.
However, all of that depended on there actually being a project worth investing in.
At any rate, the other party's reaction was proper enough, with no obvious flaws in his scam.
Hearing that, Qu Jianlei calmly said, "Looking for an investment of several billion at a bar... that really is interesting."
He did not say whether the amount was large or small, merely describing it as "interesting."
The man's face reddened slightly again before he answered in a deep voice, "Twilight Bar... doesn't lack wealthy people."
"But it seems you haven't found any," Qu Jianlei said expressionlessly. "That information isn't enough."
"I have more detailed information and a proposal," the man answered after hesitating. "But... the funding?"
Qu Jianlei did not answer directly, only asked a question in return.
"We spent over two thousand just on the minimum charge. Do you think... we only wanted to hear you talk for a bit?"
"Do you know how much others have to spend before they can even speak with me?"
There was no need to put on too much of an act, and what he said was true.
However, Gao Zhuang did not find it surprising. This was Future Star, and incognito was hardly rare. There were even more people here who liked to act this way.
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