Xie Sui sent his wife and children away that afternoon. With the reputation of Young Master Du, bodyguards escorting them, and no mortal enmity, they should be safe.
Xie Sui overestimated the capabilities of Luo Yaohui and his men. They were mere errand runners for the Qing Hong Gang. Luo Yaohui, capable of fighting and killing, had earned the favor of the Hall Master and stayed by his side for protection.
The Hall Master of the Qing Hong Gang addressed Du Feiyang as "Young Master Du," let alone Luo Yaohui.
They had their own jobs and couldn't keep a constant eye on Xie Sui. It was originally just some bickering, with Gao Feng unilaterally bullying Xie Sui.
Furthermore, he hadn't truly taken Xie Sui seriously, which was his greatest regret.
Du Feiyang's mornings began in the afternoon. His nightlife was rich. Ever since he moved out of the Du family home as an adult, he had barely seen the rising sun.
Xie Sui, having seen off his wife and children, arrived at the perfect time. Du Feiyang had just finished lunch and was watching a movie in his villa.
"Good afternoon, Brother Du."
"Brother Xie, have a seat. This movie is utter trash. I'm not watching it."
He turned off the television and sized up Xie Sui. He hadn't seen him clearly in the private room yesterday. Now, looking at him, he seemed so young, like a pretty boy with a lazy smile that suggested he looked down on everyone.
"Tell me, how do you plan to make money?"
Xie Sui replied, "That depends on how Young Master Du wants to cooperate. I can use your company to buy stocks. If they rise, I'll give you five percent. If they fall, it's my own loss.
Another option is for us to cooperate, each contributing capital, and then the profits and losses are ours individually. This way, we can earn more. It all depends on whether Young Master Du trusts me."
Du Feiyang said, "You're quite bold and smart. How big do you want to go?"
"My initial capital is limited. I'll start with a few million, then move to tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions. The stock market is a place where miracles are created. I want to be one of them."
Du Feiyang burst into laughter. "Every stock investor thinks that way. Many end up jumping off buildings. But I like your ambition."
Xie Sui spread his hands. "Young Master Du can also be ambitious. Money, no one ever has too much. Does Young Master Du want to spend his youth as a aimless, decadent young master for his entire life?"
Du Feiyang's eyes sharpened slightly. "Are you trying to incite me to fight for my inheritance?"
"No, a true man doesn't live off his family's inheritance. I prefer to start from scratch and build my own. Young Master Du has connections and prestige; you can start your own business entirely.
If you prove yourself capable enough, Mr. Du might even willingly give you the family fortune. The Du family needs capable people to safeguard their business to remain unshakable."
Du Feiyang was moved. He also craved his father's praise. If that day ever came, he would treat Xie Sui with utmost respect.
"Let's do it. Tell me what to do."
"First, we'll raise funds from the stock market. With money, we can make more money. We'll go to the exchange tomorrow."
Xie Sui wanted to show Du Feiyang his capabilities before discussing cooperation on starting a company. Of course, he also needed to gauge Du Feiyang's character. If his character was poor, two collaborations would be enough.
He was also using Du Feiyang's reputation to build connections in Hong Kong. Without connections, it was impossible to move forward. Xie Sui needed someone like Young Master Du to pave the way for him to break into the Hong Kong market.
The next day, Young Master Du, uncharacteristically, got up early, though it was already past nine o'clock. Xie Sui was waiting for him, and they drove to the stock exchange.
Young Master Du naturally had his own private room, not mingling with retail investors on the first floor. He also had dedicated staff serving him, a privilege of status.
Xie Sui stared at the large screen. To get rich quickly, he couldn't choose stable stocks.
So many companies had already disappeared into history. Xie Sui had read business magazines in his past life and knew some classic business histories. He actually spotted two familiar names.
One was a plastics manufacturer, and the other was a glass manufacturer. At this time, their prices were very low, likely from when they first went public.
Xie Sui bought 500,000 yuan worth of each. This wasn't much for the stock exchange, only a million yuan.
Young Master Du followed suit, buying one million yuan, considering it a game.
After the purchases, the task was done. All that remained was to wait. Young Master Du looked at the countless people below and couldn't help but sigh, "These people, they scheme and strive just to survive. It all seems so simple."
"Simple lives have simple ways of living, but you, Young Master Du, are different. You can live a more brilliant life. Your starting point is so high, something many cannot envy. If you want to control your own destiny and build your own business empire, it's easier than for them."
Xie Sui had also complained in his past life, wishing he had been born into a wealthy family so that doing business would be twice as effective, much easier than his own hardscrabble beginnings.
In his old age, recalling his past, he actually thanked his experience of starting from scratch, which made him more mature and improved his mindset.
Du Feiyang smiled. "You're about the same age as me, but you talk like my old man. You really like to lecture."
Xie Sui replied, "This isn't lecturing; it's everyone's understanding of things. Mr. Du's willingness to lecture is for your own good. If he's willing to lecture, it's a good thing. Indifference is truly pitiful."
Du Feiyang fell silent, his gaze darkening, as if lost in thought.
By noon, Du Feiyang invited him to lunch. He was currently fascinated by Xie Sui. The two were in the process of going from strangers to familiar, then reaching a honeymoon phase. Where it would ultimately lead, Xie Sui didn't know.
Friendships between men also needed to withstand the test of time.
As fate would have it, they encountered Luo Yaohui and his group at the restaurant. However, they weren't dining, but accompanying their boss.
Luo Yaohui's Hall Master was named Chen. In his thirties, with a beer belly, a slicked-back hairstyle, a thick gold chain, a gold watch, and tattoos on his arm, he looked like someone from the underworld.
"Young Master Du? What a coincidence. Are you here for lunch too? Join us, my treat."
Du Feiyang's expression was arrogant. He shook Chen's hand and refused the invitation. "No, I'll just grab a quick bite. Unlike you, you must have big business deals. I won't disturb you. Let's have a drink another time."
Hall Master Chen spoke smoothly, "I wish I could retire and enjoy my days, but I don't have a good father like you, Young Master Du, to be born with."
Du Feiyang smiled faintly. He used to be proud of having a good father, but now it annoyed him. Without his father, who would know who Du Feiyang was?
Gao Feng looked on in disbelief. Xie Sui was actually with Young Master Du!
Du Feiyang had no intention of introducing Xie Sui, nor did Hall Master Chen inquire. Xie Sui merely nodded a greeting and left with Du Feiyang.
However, as they were leaving, he glanced at Gao Feng with a cold smile. This person was determined to court disaster; Xie Sui would no longer tolerate him.
Gao Feng felt uneasy. Luo Yaohui's brow furrowed. It seemed Xie Sui held a grudge. What if he sought revenge against them?