CHAPTER 385: CHAPTER 224: SCHEMING AGAINST EACH OTHER_2

Plus the special supply of ingredients and the inherited Xiu Zhou culinary skills, it’s no wonder some rich people come to visit. More importantly, it’s secluded and quiet enough that wealthy people can bring people of special status here for consumption, discussions, and fostering relationships.

Chen Feng didn’t have this need, but the food here was indeed the best he’d ever tasted. He wasn’t short of money, and since Tao Yao kindly introduced him, he didn’t hesitate much and directly spent a million to get a VIP card. Half of it was a year’s membership fee, and the other half was pre-deposited money.

So, Chen Feng got a taste of what it’s like to truly spend like the rich.

After leaving the ancient building, they went their separate ways.

Wu Mengting drove while Chen Feng and Sun Xiaorui sat in the back.

"Brother, are you really planning to lend 20 million to that guy?"

The car hadn’t been on the road for long when Wu Mengting, who’d been holding it in for a while, spoke.

Chen Feng nodded and said, "Of course, it’s all agreed. Besides, I can earn five million interest in a year, why not make money?"

"Aren’t you afraid they might conspire against you? What if they don’t pay back?" Wu Mengting asked worriedly.

Chen Feng confidently smiled and said, "This time they really don’t intend to deceive me. The project they mentioned seems to be real. Cai Zhixin himself said he’d earn at least twenty or thirty million. He wouldn’t be short five million, right? Besides, there’s a written loan contract; he can’t just back out. I could always sue him. It’s a legal society now."

"Is the project real? Are they really that kind-hearted?" Wu Mengting still had doubts.

Chen Feng smiled and nodded, "It’s real."

Chen Feng was initially suspicious it was a trap, thinking they were trying to con him, but then he remembered his mysterious sixth sense that could "warn" him beforehand.

At the time, his sixth sense gave no warning at all; instead, it subtly suggested the project was indeed profitable.

However, Chen Feng wasn’t that interested in this money-making project. Why stress over this construction project when he could easily make a profit trading stocks?

Nevertheless, since the other side had shown goodwill, he’d really offend these two local bigshots if he didn’t accept.

Especially Tao Yaoyang, who was a boss-level character. Although Chen Feng didn’t know his exact family background, given that a well-known second-generation rich like Cai Zhixin acted humbly before him, along with owning the No. 8 Villa at Red Villa Bay, it couldn’t be simple.

Chen Feng wasn’t afraid of him necessarily, just didn’t see the need to offend him. Besides, they’d been quite courteous, selling him the No. 8 Villa at a lower price and treating him to dinner.

So, Chen Feng thought of this way to lend money. First, he believed the project was profitable, so lending money to Cai Zhixin meant no worry about repayment, and he could earn some interest. Second, he could befriend these local players. Making friends is surely better than making enemies, whether needed in the future or not.

Of course, the main point is that Chen Feng now sees money lightly, it’s just 20 million. Plus, lending it out, he earns interest, so he doesn’t lose out.

"I still don’t trust them to be so kind-hearted," Wu Mengting stubbornly said, "If this project is truly profitable, why pull you in when you have no close ties?"

Chen Feng patiently explained, "It’s actually quite simple. Cai Zhixin lacks money, and due to Tao Yaoyang’s identity, it’s tricky for him to get involved directly. As I have money and am an outsider, they can control it well. Put simply, if they find another partner, they risk leaks and the partner may demand a larger share. But with me, they only need to yield three parts, or even less."

Sun Xiaorui reminded, "That Cai Zhixin previously mentioned splitting profits equally."

Chen Feng laughed, "He probably meant it at the time, eager to involve me. But people’s hearts are unpredictable. Once I invest, without understanding the project and not watching closely, he has ways to deceive me. Like inflating costs or underestimating profits. Besides, I gather he expects me to at least invest seventy or eighty percent to split profits equally. A different partner wouldn’t be so easy to satisfy."

The two women seemed to suddenly understand.

Wu Mengting, with some dissatisfaction, said, "I knew they weren’t so kind. They think you’re rich and easy to manipulate, so they want you involved. There are probably other calculations too. That Tao Yaoyang has a rather cunning look; we should steer clear of him in the future."

Chen Feng laughed and agreed, "You’ve got it. Tao Yaoyang indeed looks like someone good at scheming. But people like him with an exceptional background, good at calculating, handsome, and wealthy, are truly God’s favorite. Not like me, a farmer’s son who faced society’s harsh realities, and only with hard work and a bit of luck did I gain some modest achievements."

"Are you really working hard to earn money now?" Wu Mengting couldn’t help but retort.

Sun Xiaorui said nothing but silently agreed. Chen Feng’s earnings were indeed too easy now.

"It’s hard work. You think making money in stocks is easy? Every stock selection drains countless brain cells. Also, forming covert connections is exhausting and troublesome too."

"Alright, alright. You work hard."

Wu Mengting replied perfunctorily and remained silent, driving the car.

The next day at around nine in the morning, Chen Feng arrived at the nearest bank as agreed, signed the loan contract in the presence of a lawyer and Tao Yaoyang, and transferred 20 million to Cai Zhixin.

After receiving the money, Cai Zhixin was immediately elated and insisted on hosting, which Chen Feng struggled to decline.

Tao Yaoyang also cheerfully extended an invitation, mentioning there’d be a high-end gathering in their circle tomorrow with some business moguls and celebrities attending. If Chen Feng wanted to attend, he’d have someone send him an invitation later.

Chen Feng straightforwardly expressed his lack of interest in such gatherings and declined to attend.

Although Tao Yaoyang was prepared, he couldn’t help but feel initially stunned. He had clearly labeled it a high-end gathering with business moguls and celebrities, yet Chen Feng still refused to go.

Tao Yaoyang could only smile wryly, saying, "Chen Feng, you can’t go on like this. You’ve got some assets now; you can’t just stay cooped up at home all the time. Attending these gatherings to meet influential people will only benefit you."

Chen Feng frankly said, "I’m not fond of making too many connections. I just want to live my little life well. I appreciate your kindness."

Tao Yaoyang was truly at a loss, shaking his head with mixed feelings before waving Chen Feng goodbye and turning to leave.