A Feng merely sneered. Did they ever consider how helpless and furious she had been when they offered such perfunctory apologies?
But she couldn't be capricious. She glanced at Xie Sui, who nodded. A Feng then said, "You are too kind, sirs. It's all in the past."
She took a sip from her cup, as if forgiving them.
The group of executives laughed, and the atmosphere became much more harmonious afterward. Xie Sui, not paying attention, drank too much and his eyes became a little unfocused.
Li Daming, seemingly the leader among them, seized the opportunity and said, "Mr. Xie, regarding this financing matter, can we cooperate?"
Xie Sui sighed, "I actually wasn't planning on seeking financing. The stock market, when it's making money, feels like picking it up off the ground. But if it loses money, it's like bleeding out. You watch helplessly, with nothing you can do.
Whether it's heaven or hell, it's better for me to bear it alone. But to bring you all along, the pressure is really immense.
If we make money, it's all smiles. But if we lose, I'd be ashamed before all of you.
So, I don't want to finance. We'll do as much as we can with the money we have, and take things slow."
Li Daming anxiously said, "No, Mr. Xie, we don't mind whether we win or lose. Please don't feel pressured. We all know the risks of the stock market. We're adults, and we can take responsibility for our actions."
Xie Sui looked troubled, "This..."
The other executives chimed in, "That's right, Mr. Xie. Since we want to invest, we're mentally prepared."
Xie Sui said, "Alright then, you can discuss the details with my secretary."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Xie. Come, another toast."
"I really can't anymore. I'm drunk, completely drunk. I have things to do tomorrow, it's busy!"
Xie Sui refused their invitation to continue drinking at a nightclub. After seeing him off and watching his car drive away, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
This matter was settled, and it felt like their money had multiplied several times over.
Qiu Caijie had a bad premonition. Mr. Xie didn't seem like a generous person.
"I'll have the driver take the two young ladies back. Miss A Feng, Miss Qiu, please accept this small token of our appreciation."
He presented each of them with a box, which appeared to be jewelry. Li Daming was shrewd; if the deal didn't go through, he wouldn't even send gifts.
Qiu Caijie wanted to refuse, but A Feng accepted it first. "Thank you very much. We won't stand on ceremony."
Qiu Caijie said, "I drove here, so I won't trouble Mr. Li. I'll give A Feng a ride. Goodbye."
"Very well, drive carefully. Ms. Qiu is truly a strong woman, admirable, admirable."
As Qiu Caijie drove away, Li Daming's feigned drunkenness vanished. His companion asked, "What if he loses money this time, what do we do?"
Li Daming sneered, "Losing money is his problem. Financing is just signing an IOU. Let's see if he dares not repay."
These people were bold. Each had invested twenty million yuan, totaling one hundred and forty million from seven people. Secretary Jin wasn't someone who hadn't seen money, but Mr. Xie, with just a few words, had coaxed over a hundred million out of them. It was truly rare.
And they were practically begging to give him money, even offering gifts. Mr. Xie was formidable.
Xie Sui first repaid the money for Huo Yansong's villa, in less than a month, but in just three days.
Huo Yansong wasn't foolish and had been keeping an eye on Xie Sui's movements. When he received the money, he was somewhat surprised. He was using other people's money to buy a villa, and there was still a surplus.
This Mr. Xie truly never took a loss.
With the remaining tens of millions, Xie Sui invested in companies with good momentum. The stock market wouldn't see a major boom in the next few years, but there were companies with small gains, all future industry leaders. Xie Sui's investment now would yield significant returns in the future, though it would take longer, about ten years. Su Dan Novel Network.
Since it wasn't his own money, Xie Sui wasn't in a hurry.
Having settled this matter, Xie Sui wrote a screenplay overnight and handed it to Qiu Caijie, designating A Feng as the protagonist. As for other casting choices, he left it to the director. A Feng specifically wanted the role of Jin Xiangyu.
Director Liu Mengqiang had just finished shooting a "Young and Dangerous" film and took on this new project. It was his first time directing a martial arts film, presenting a certain challenge.
Xie Sui planned to go to Aocheng. The matter with the Jun family needed to be resolved. After Aocheng, he would return home.
With the Chinese New Year just over two months away, he had to get back for the holidays no matter what.
Ah Hua had arranged the itinerary. As Xie Sui was about to leave, Director Liu Mengqiang came to see him, seeking his opinion on casting.
Xie Sui, the hands-off boss, couldn't be entirely detached. He chatted with him for a while.
The male lead was proving difficult to cast, and the role of the villainous eunuch was also something Liu Mengqiang was struggling to find a suitable actor for.
Xie Sui looked at the photos Liu Mengqiang had brought and was captivated by Zhao Dongnan. "Wow, this kid looks really spirited."
Liu Mengqiang said, "I wanted him to play the male lead, his righteous look is quite good. However, this person is a newcomer, a brand new newcomer, I'm afraid he might not perform well."
"Newcomers are not to be feared. Who wasn't a newcomer at some point? Newcomers need opportunities more. We should be a company that promotes new stars.
However, I think he'd be more suitable as the villainous eunuch. He has a wicked, unrestrained, and perversely handsome aura, making him unforgettable.
A righteous role is easier to play, but such a villain is very challenging. If he can play this role well, his future path will be smoother."
"Alright, I'll try. For the male lead..."
"Zhou Xingxing, perhaps. His comedies aren't hitting it big, and his face is quite handsome. Let's have him play a righteous role to show off his looks."
Actually, Master Zhou was very handsome. It's a mystery why he ended up in comedies. It's like Gu Zai, if he played serious roles with a touch of playfulness, wouldn't that also be good?
However, Master Zhou doesn't seem to have acted in any television dramas. His star power is different.
Xie Sui was also meddling haphazardly. The future path of these great figures was being altered due to his appearance.
Before Director Liu could say anything, he left in a hurry.
As soon as he left, the Dongnan Gang received the news, and countless people began to act.
The Dongnan Gang was truly persistent; they wouldn't rest until Xie Sui was dead.
On the way to the airport, there was a loud explosion. Xie Sui's car was attacked, an ambush. The car was blown into the air, somersaulting several times like an overturned turtle, landing upside down on the ground.
A group of people rushed out, shouting. They opened the car door, and a gun was pointed at the head, meeting A Fei's cold eyes.
He was wearing full protective gear. Apart from feeling a bit dizzy and disoriented, he was unharmed. The car's quality was too good; Xie Sui almost turned it into a turtle shell.
Countless police officers rushed out and surrounded them. Inspector Liang, looking heroic, declared, "Arrest them all. Creating an explosion, premeditated murder, damage to official property – that's enough for decades in prison."
Xie Sui walked beside Inspector Liang, looking scared. "That was too close. These people are too ruthless, Inspector Liang. You must crack down on them severely, otherwise my personal safety won't be guaranteed."
Inspector Liang rolled his eyes. You weren't even in the car, you're unharmed, what are you afraid of?
This person is truly something. He's a chairman now, yet he's still like a child, always playing pranks.