Greetings from All Sides

For Zhang Yang, the new year has started off very well.

Industry, wealth, and networks.

Even themselves...

Everything is undergoing a qualitative change through quantitative accumulation, leading to another leap forward in life.

This day, at the headquarters of Cloud Sea Capital.

Chairman's Office.

Zhang Yang was sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window, busy with something.

The other item I got from the system shop that day, the investment detector, definitely can't be left idle; I have to put it to use.

It just so happens that it's a new year again.

This year, Cloud Sea Capital's 300 million yuan investment quota has not been used yet, so it's a good opportunity to use it all. With the existence of the investment detector, he can naturally achieve 100% accuracy and ensure that no investment project of the company makes a mistake.

At this moment, what was presented to him was the work results of the investment department below. The investment projects had been investigated and were ready for his approval.

They're all angel wheels.

"Great Doctor? Internet healthcare? Expected investment of five million? 1000% return on investment? Ten times the return? That's great, let's invest!"

"Cloud Sign? Electronic signing platform, expected investment of 10 million, with a return on investment of 1500-1500%? Invest!"

Each probe costs one million in exploration fees.

For Zhang Yang, it's impossible to find something out every time he goes on a mission.

Several times I felt like I'd thrown a million dollars into the water, but looking back, it wasn't all for nothing. At least it prevented mistakes and more unnecessary, useless investments.

Overall, the harvest was substantial.

Get big results with little money.

"What a pity, I haven't seen any investment projects with super high returns yet," Zhang Yang muttered to himself.

What are high-return projects?

It's about betting on a future unicorn that will lead an industry during the angel round.

However, such projects are extremely rare.

It's really quite difficult to get something into view before it even sprouts.

"Huh? HeartLink Intelligence? It's in the field of artificial intelligence, and they're looking for 100 million in funding?" Zhang Yang's gaze suddenly fell on an investment project.

Artificial intelligence is currently a hot topic and one of the most sought-after fields for the future. Domestic AI companies are springing up like mushrooms after rain, making it a mixed bag.

What about this project right now?

Is it the kind of person who's just filling a position without actually doing anything?

After thinking it over, Zhang Yang didn't hesitate for long and spent another million to conduct another probe.

"HeartLink Intelligence, a 10,000% return on investment? A hundredfold return?"

Zhang Yang was immediately overjoyed.

With this project, all the expenses for today were worthwhile.

A hundredfold return!

Invest 100 million today, and you'll reap 10 billion in return in the future.

The specific return period is still unknown, but who cares? Anyway, there's a 300 million investment quota every year, so why not take advantage of it?

Zhang Yang, without hesitation, also approved the investment in HeartLink Intelligence.

Zhang Yang spent the entire day on this matter.

A total of about ten investment projects of varying sizes have been finalized, with exploration costs amounting to nearly 20 million yuan.

Zhang Yang's standard for investment projects is a return of at least ten times. Among these ten or so projects, eight have a return of ten to twenty times, two have a return of fifty times, and one has a return of one hundred times.

The harvest was truly fruitful.

"It really wasn't a waste of time." Zhang Yang leaned back slightly in his office chair and sipped some tea.

Now that this matter is finished, it's time to go back.

It would be a bit unreasonable not to go back to your hometown to visit at the end of the year.

This time when I go back, I'll see how my parents' restaurant is doing, and while I'm at it, I should also hand over the completed villa to them. Oh, and I should also see some old friends.

Then, Yinghai also has its own industries.

A commercial street and a landmark hotel—both businesses are operating smoothly and don't require much attention, but since I'm back, I should definitely go and take a look, make an appearance.

However, there's one last thing to do before going back.

The Cloud Sea Club, which he co-founded with the Rolls-Royce Car Club, is now fully operational.

We can open for business now.

This club isn't open to the general public, so there's no need for a big fuss or widespread announcements. All memberships will be gained through referrals.

However, the proper grand opening ceremony should still be held.

The opening time is set for tomorrow morning. I'll head back after I finish this.

There was a soft knock on the door.

A moment later, Bai Xiaomi quietly peeked in, "Chairman Zhang, are you done with your work?"

Tonight, Zhang Yang agreed to go shopping with Bai Xiaomi.

Bai Xiaomi had put on exquisite makeup, as if she had been looking forward to it for a long time.

"Yeah, just finished," Zhang Yang chuckled. "Are you off work yet? You can't wait."

Bai Xiaomi, having anticipated this, raised her wristwatch with a smug look on her face. "I knew you'd ask that. It's just past closing time... You're speechless now, aren't you?"

Later that evening, the building was still brightly lit.

Zhang Yang and Bai Xiaomi left the company together and went to a nearby shopping mall to stroll around, enjoying a rare moment of leisure like an ordinary couple.

Having immense wealth doesn't mean you have to be surrounded by servants, eat delicacies, and constantly fly around.

That would just make you uncomfortable.

Zhang Yang is, after all, just a human being. Occasionally, he connects with the realities of life and enjoys the simple pleasures of everyday existence, which adds a unique flavor to his life.

"Good Mr. Zhang, you smell better and better, it's so lovely, I want to keep smelling you." Bai Xiaomi affectionately wrapped her arms around Zhang Yang's neck from behind, taking a deep, almost infatuated, breath. "It doesn't smell like perfume."

Zhang Yang blinked.

More than one person has said this.

It seems that ever since he took the basic gene serum, he has had a peculiar fragrance on him. He himself can't smell it, but every single girl around him loves to smell it.

Everyone's description is different.

Some say it tastes like vanilla, some say it tastes like sea salt lemon, some say it tastes like mint...

Perhaps this is an attraction that originates at the genetic level?

"Little pig? Keep nudging me?" Zhang Yang felt an itch on his neck from Bai Xiaomi rubbing against him, so he quickly patted her bottom lightly to give her a gentle reminder.

"A little pig is fine, the chubby, white kind," Bai Xiaomi whispered in Zhang Yang's ear.

"Where have you gotten fat? Let me feel."

Bai Jingyi blushed and let go of Zhang Yang's hand, then gently placed her hand in Zhang Yang's palm.

Under the cover of night, the two strolled hand in hand, sipping milk tea and wandering around aimlessly, without necessarily making a point of visiting luxury stores.

Anyway, I saw something I liked along the way.

I shop at luxury stores and budget shops alike, buying whatever I want, just for the sake of being carefree and relaxed.

Around eight or nine o'clock, the two returned home satisfied and went straight to Bai Xiaomi's residence.

Throughout the night, Bai Xiaomi was naturally infinitely gentle and did her best.

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Early the next morning.

The day Cloud Sea Club officially opened.

The parking lot downstairs at Cloud Sea Club was packed with luxury cars and various types of vehicles, attracting the attention of passersby.

Luxury cars kept pulling up, and friends and acquaintances unloaded flower baskets from their vehicles to offer their congratulations.

"That's about enough, plenty of fanfare." Su Jiajun smiled as he looked at the passing cars. "When Young Master Zhang's Apollo arrives, we'll take a group photo; it'll definitely be a hit."

What was it that was fired?

The goal wasn't to attract the attention of passersby, but rather to demonstrate the strength behind their club and attract more high-quality, capable members.

A bright red LaFerrari pulled up in the distance.

A figure I'd met once before stepped off the car; it was Young Master Tang Jin Yanchao had introduced that day.

"Young Master Jin, they're here for you, aren't they?" Su Jiajun patted Jin Yanchao on the shoulder to signal.

He still remembered this Young Master Tang, the man Jin Yanchao introduced. He was very arrogant, pointing and gesturing wildly. When Jin Yanchao asked to borrow LaFerrari from him, he was flatly refused.

Later... later Zhang Yang's Apollo appeared, but who still cared about him?

"This... Young Master Tang?" Jin Yanchao was stunned. "He's not here for me, he's clearly here for Brother Zhang."

As he spoke, he quickly dropped what he was doing and went to greet them.

"Brother Tang, what brings you here?"

The boy who got out of the car was Young Master Tang.

A forced smile appeared on his lips as he took a flower basket from the passenger seat of the car. "I heard that Cloud Sea Club opening today... I came to see what's going on and offer this flower basket as a congratulatory gift."

"Thank you so much, Brother Tang." Jin Yanchao kept thanking him.

"Um... I'd like to join your club, is that alright?" Young Master Tang changed the subject, saying, "I can introduce a few friends another day."

Jin Yanchao was taken aback.

Young Master Tang's attitude wasn't like this that day, how did it change so quickly?

Yes, it must be because of Brother Zhang.

In an instant, Jin Yanchao understood. It must be because Zhang Yang's appearance that day had completely intimidated the usually arrogant Young Master Tang.

That's inevitable.

"No problem, no problem. By the way, Brother Tang, this way please." Jin Yanchao quickly invited.

A moment later, Young Master Tang stood in front of Su Jiajun and the others.

"Jiajun, Young Master Tang also wants to join. Register him." Jin Yanchao said, leaning close to Su Jiajun and whispering, "Young Master Tang also plans to introduce some friends to join. Be enthusiastic."

Well, guests are always welcome.

At least this young master Tang came with sincerity, and since one shouldn't refuse a smiling face, Su Jiajun went forward to greet him.

"Where's your young master Zhang? Didn't he come?" Young Master Tang looked around.

"Brother Zhang... Brother Zhang is coming, he should be here soon." Su Jiajun was taken aback and said casually.

"Okay, I understand." Young Master Tang nodded without saying anything.

As they were talking, a commotion broke out around them.

A murmur of discussion could be faintly heard.

"Look, Brother Zhang is here."

"That Apollo... yes, it really is Brother Zhang."

Young Master Tang's expression brightened, and he quickly looked into the distance, preparing to go forward.

Not far away, an incredibly exaggerated Apollo roared in and stopped in the parking lot.

Zhang Yang got out of the car at a leisurely pace.

"Brother Zhang, you've finally arrived."

"With Brother Zhang around, today's victory is practically guaranteed, haha..."

Many of the attendees were young people.

Young people, what's wrong with having a grand display?

The sheer number of Rolls-Royce in the venue, while impressive, felt somewhat repetitive; it just lacked a supercar to truly set the tone.

It's not that they can't make supercars.

There were some supercars present, but they were all scattered and couldn't make up a proper lineup.

"Jiajun, get ready, a group of friends are coming over later." Zhang Yang looked at Su Jiajun and greeted him.

He invested the majority stake in the Cloud Sea Club, making him a major shareholder.

It was precisely when the club was starting to open and recruiting members that he was most likely to contribute.

So, it was just a casual revelation.

Du Xiaochen and her group naturally responded enthusiastically, vying to come and support her, and incidentally becoming members as well.

The Cloud Sea Club, whose membership quality wasn't top-tier to begin with, has seen its value skyrocket with the addition of these new members, making its rise to become one of Shanghai's top clubs a realistic prospect.

"Your... friend?" Su Jiajun was in a daze.

Suddenly, a series of howling sounds came from afar.

Everyone stood still, craning their necks to look.

In the distance, a fleet of supercars sped by.

Lamborghini Aventador, Porsche 918, McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari, Bugatti...

Supercars costing tens of millions of dollars appeared here one after another as if they were free, instantly drawing all the attention.

"Are all those Brother Zhang's friends? Friends who came to support Brother Zhang?"

"They're all rich kids!"

These people, whose families have assets of hundreds of millions, certainly deserve to be called second-generation rich, but if you ask them to be extremely wealthy second-generation, they really don't have the face to say so.

But these people in front of us, driving those multi-million dollar luxury cars like they're nothing special, what else could they be but rich kids?

Not far away, the young master Tang stood still, his pupils also shrinking.

Because he actually saw a familiar car.

Once the owners of those supercars got out of their vehicles, he immediately recognized them.

"It was them?!"

He exclaimed in disbelief.

Unlike Su Jiajun and his group, his social circle was limited to those who could barely reach him. Upon seeing them, he recognized them immediately.

Every single one of them is a super-rich second-generation heir with family assets of tens or hundreds of billions.

One of them, Du Xiaochen, comes from a family business that ranks among the top 30 private enterprises in Magic City.

The top 30 don't seem like a very good team.

But this is Magic City, after all. Any company with a reputation, or even just a nobody, has a solid foundation and is something that is unattainable.

But now, he actually saw Du Xiaochen acting like a little brother in front of that young master Zhang.

Nodding and bowing?

Suddenly, Young Master Tang stopped in his tracks, which was about to step forward.

He didn't dare to anymore.

I initially thought they were people I could befriend.

But suddenly, this person became even more aloof and unapproachable than he had imagined. How was he supposed to strike up a conversation or make friends with him?

Far away··

"Brother Zhang, congratulations!" Du Xiaochen came down with a big smile to congratulate him and presented a gift.

A golden money tree so big you need to hug it.

"Thank you for the expense." Zhang Yang accepted the money with a smile.

"Young Master Zhang, let me carry these for you." Su Jiajun quickly stepped forward and offered to help carry the things.

Upon handling the item, he immediately uttered a sound.

Wow! It's so heavy.

He looked at the money tree in his arms, and an unbelievable thought flashed through his mind.

"It's not purebred, is it?"