A Small Business, Earning A Little Money

"You didn't order it? Then who did..." Zhao Hong asked, a little puzzled, looking at Zhuang Xin with a smile. "Could it be this brother treating? You're quite generous."

Lu Kang was also taken aback and asked, "Then have you secured your investment?"

"Not yet!" Qiu Qi sighed, recalling how she'd been set up by Ma Guan. She thought how lucky they were to have Zhuang Xin this time; otherwise, they would have been ruined and still unable to repay the debt.

For her sake, this matter had escalated so much that even the real estate magnate 'Zhu Zuo' had been alerted. She looked at Zhuang Xin with much softer eyes.

Still not resolved?

Lu Kang and Zhao Hong exchanged a glance, thinking, Is Qiu Qi here to ask this young man for investment?

But if she was here for investment, why was Zhuang Xin treating, and why did they spend over two hundred thousand just on drinks?

They smiled and said, "We still don't know this brother's name. Where do you work? You seem to have an unusual background. I'm Zhao Hong, and I run a small company with Mr. Lu. Do you know 'Lingwei Company'? It's quite well-known in the industry."

The two men were not old, in their mid-twenties, yet they owned a company worth over twenty million. They could be considered rare talents among their peers.

Moreover, they were self-made and renowned business prodigies in their hometown.

"Zhuang Xin! I'm currently running a small business and made a little money. It's nothing much." He smiled and picked up a bottle of red wine, pouring himself a glass.

Chen Mei, the beautiful waitress standing at the door, saw this and quickly scurried over, picking up the red wine and pouring a glass for everyone.

"Haha! It seems Brother Zhuang's business is quite substantial, otherwise, this banquet wouldn't be so extravagant." Zhao Hong's eyes darted around, planning to pry information out of Zhuang Xin.

Xu Chi, standing nearby, glanced at Zhuang Xin and almost choked on his laughter.

Made a little money, a small business.

He had already inquired about the land on the beach; the land and blueprints alone would cost no less than a billion.

He had also learned from an elder in Zhu Zuo's company that his cousin was Zhu Zuo's close friend, and he had a fiancée named 'Nie Han'er.' Any one of them could shake Juncheng to its core.

If this was considered making a little money, then others would be begging for scraps.

"Hahaha! That's right. I heard that beautiful Ms. Qiu Qi has taken on a big project recently and is short on funds, isn't that so?" Zhao Hong smiled faintly and continued, "Coincidentally, I have some spare cash on hand lately. How about this: I'll put in two million, Mr. Lu will put in two million, and then Brother Zhuang Xin here will also put in two million. What do you say? That's six million in total. Forget just closing this deal; after success, you can even expand your scale. If you're lucky, you might even reach the heavens in one step."

He had always wanted to pursue Qiu Qi, so how could he miss such a golden opportunity?

"Alright!"

Zhuang Xin agreed immediately.

The six women were anxious and wanted to speak, but Zhuang Xin raised his hand to stop them. "Ah, since these two bosses are so wealthy, what's there to be afraid of?"

Xu Chi, enjoying the show, said excitedly, "Yeah, why not take money if it's offered!"

Hearing this, Zhao Hong thought Zhuang Xin wasn't interested in Qiu Qi and smiled even more broadly, his mouth splitting into a grin.

"Good, good, good! It's rare to meet Brother Zhuang, and also this one..." Zhao Hong glanced at Xu Chi and continued, "May I ask your name?"

"Xu Chi, you can just call me Ah Chi."

"Oh, so it's Brother Xu Chi."

Then, the group began to eat and drink. As the meal progressed, after three rounds of drinks and five courses, they were almost finished.

Xu Chi walked out with a sly smile and took a phone call. When he returned, he happened to hear Lu Kang and Zhao Hong bragging.

They were talking about how they started their business, the difficulties they encountered, and how they overcame obstacles through cunning and strategy.

Finally, they got to the topic of connections. With Xu Chi's intentional flattery after entering, the two felt a sense of self-importance and began to toast with a condescending air.

Just as they were engrossed in their boasting, Xu Chi suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, Brother Zhuang, I forgot to park your Koenigsegg worth forty-seven million for you. Look at my memory, can you give me the keys?"

"What? A Koenigsegg worth forty-seven million?"

The two were instantly dumbfounded. They thought, You can't brag like that.

That car alone was worth twice their combined net worth.

"Haha! Brother Xu Chi here is such a joker." Zhao Hong slapped the table and burst into laughter.

Who knew that as soon as he finished speaking, Zhuang Xin took out the keys and tossed them onto the table.

Clack~

A Koenigsegg key left them stunned once more.

Lu Kang even stood up, walked over, and picked up the key, scratching his head. "This isn't a lighter, is it? Brothers, you can't brag like this. We're all in the same business, so doing this is a bit much."

He then examined it from front to back, looking for the lighter switch.

But after a long look, he realized... it really was a Koenigsegg key!

Hiss~

They exchanged glances, feeling a bit embarrassed about their previous bragging.

"Ahem! Boss Zhuang is young and accomplished. I'm impressed, truly impressed!" Lu Kang said, putting down the key with a flushed face.

Even if he were an idiot, he could tell a real key from a fake one.

"You're too kind. This car was actually a gift. I didn't have the money to buy it myself at the time," Zhuang Xin said, waving his hand.

That was the truth. Even though the business had been handed over, he only had tens of millions on hand, which really wasn't enough to buy a Koenigsegg.

"Someone gifted it to you?"

The more they spoke, the more guilty the two of them felt.

What kind of status would someone need to receive a Koenigsegg worth forty-eight million?

"May I ask about your background, brother..." Zhao Hong finally mustered up the courage to ask.

"Oh... my background is quite ordinary. I'm from the Zhuang family in Juncheng, their only male heir!" Zhuang Xin spread his hands.

Xu Chi chimed in from the side: "A real estate magnate, and Zhu Zuo's sworn brother! He's investing over a billion in Biyue Bay Beach to build a Summer Resort."

Whoosh~

These words sent a chill down their spines.

This background was too terrifying!

They had heard of the Zhuang family; they were practically a power that could cover the sky with one hand in Juncheng.

The family's businesses weren't just in Juncheng; they had considerable influence all over the country.

Not to mention Zhu Zuo, who was someone no one in Juncheng dared to cross.

But then again, something didn't quite add up.

If his background was truly that terrifying, why would he come to a regular private room?

And be with a girl who wasn't exactly top-tier?

(The power is finally back! Damn, it's not even midnight yet, perfect timing! But the update is a bit late. I'll make it up to you guys with three updates tomorrow. And please, a wave of recommendation votes. Thank you, sirs.)