CHAPTER 387: CHAPTER 225: UNFATHOMABLE_2

Tao Yaoyang took a puff of his cigar and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Help me investigate Chen Feng thoroughly, the more detailed the better. I’d like to find out if there’s anyone behind him. I always feel that this guy is not simple."

Cai Zhixin frowned slightly and said, "Brother, I think he’s actually not bad. We don’t need to dig up his background, if he finds out, it won’t be easy to communicate in the future."

Tao Yaoyang glanced at him and laughed, "What, he bought you off with a loan of twenty million?"

Cai Zhixin scratched his head awkwardly and said, "I think he’s quite generous. Honestly, if I were in his place, I definitely wouldn’t lend so much money to someone not very familiar that easily."

Tao Yaoyang chuckled, "That’s why I say he’s not simple. Although you’ve signed a loan contract with him and even had a lawyer and me over to witness, I can tell he doesn’t worry about you defaulting at all. I’m very curious where his confidence comes from. Aren’t you curious?"

Cai Zhixin said honestly, "I am a bit curious. I also suspect his background isn’t simple, so from the start, I never intended to provoke him, nor play tricks with him. I sold him properties twice below market price, which might be why he was so generous in lending me money."

Tao Yaoyang shook his head, "That’s where you’re wrong. The reason he lent you money is mainly due to his own confidence, knowing you won’t default, and he can earn a five-million interest. Moreover, he seems utterly uninterested in joining our circle and completely disregarded my invitation, with no intention to engage with the upper circle of Xiu Zhou. A character like him, we have all the more reason to explore his background. It’s a way to understand him better. We are the locals, he’s the outsider here to make a living on our turf, we need to know his roots."

Seeing Tao Yaoyang insist on this, and realizing that even if he didn’t agree, Tao Yaoyang could just call someone else to investigate, Cai Zhixin nodded and said, "Alright then, I’ll have someone check it out thoroughly."

In the blink of an eye, two days passed, Chen Feng, Wu Mengting, and Sun Xiaorui had moved into No. 8 Villa, and all three were extremely satisfied living in this villa.

The two ladies wouldn’t stay indoors with nothing to do; if they weren’t strolling, having afternoon tea, or swinging in the backyard, they were sunbathing and enjoying the view on the rooftop.

And naturally, Chen Feng felt quite at ease, comfortably enjoying the all-round service of the two beautiful women, absorbing some invisible energy when free or meditating and cultivating in the practice room.

This life could indeed be said to be very enjoyable.

Then, this day he suddenly received a bank message and remembered he didn’t have much cash left in the bank. Then he recalled he once bought a stock but couldn’t remember its name, and hadn’t sold it yet to cash in.

Thus, he rarely opened his long-unused laptop, logged into the stock trading software, and checked the stock he bought last time, which turned out to be Baofeng Technology. When he bought it, the price was over nine, and now it had risen to over forty-seven, and from the looks of it, the trend was going up.

Chen Feng was slightly curious, went to look at Baofeng Technology’s news, and found that after he started buying, several favorable news had been released in succession, one being an investment from famous overseas funds, followed by the launch and successful sale of their first batch of self-developed color TVs.

Most importantly, a month ago, the company suddenly announced that they had successfully developed their own brand of electric cars and were trying to start mass production.

Wow, after this announcement, their stock price hadn’t declined much for over a month.

After briefly catching up on these news events, Chen Feng didn’t focus anymore, directly liquidated his stocks for over fifty million, thus replenishing his bank deposit.

For convenience, Chen Feng transferred this sum directly to Xiu Zhou Bank, and it wasn’t long before his personal service agent Ning Wei called him.

"Mr. Chen... Chen, your account just received a transfer from a securities firm for over fifty million. Did you handle this personally?"

Ning Wei’s tone was relatively calm, but clearly carried a slight quiver. Although she worked at the bank, having personally processed and attracted substantial funds, she had never encountered such a large sum suddenly being deposited. Moreover, she knew him, and he was a good friend of her ex-boyfriend.

Yes, Qin Zhen was her ex-boyfriend. Not long ago, Qin Zhen invited her out, had an honest talk, and they amicably parted ways.

Though she anticipated it, she was still sad for two days.

Luckily, she didn’t know Qin Zhen rekindled feelings with his former girlfriend, otherwise, she would be even more upset.

"Yes, just cashed in from the stock market. I’ll deposit it in your bank. I’m quite satisfied with the lawyer your bank arranged for me last time."

"Alright, Mr. Chen. Thank you for trusting us. If you have any needs in the future, Xiu Zhou Bank will do its best to meet and serve you."

Though these words were pleasant to hear, Ning Wei was ultimately Qin Zhen’s ex-girlfriend, making Chen Feng feel somewhat awkward, so he said, "Ning Wei, you don’t have to be so formal with me. We’re friends after all; if you’re too polite with me, it feels strange instead."

"Alright, alright. I apologize, it’s my professional habit. It won’t happen in the future. Thank you for still considering me a friend."

"Okay then. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up."

"Okay, no other issues. Sorry to disturb you. If you have any matters or problems in the future, feel free to call me. I’ll keep my phone on 24/7, wholeheartedly at your service."

Hearing this, Chen Feng felt extremely uneasy and couldn’t help but doubt whether depositing such a large sum in Xiu Zhou Bank was the right choice. Of course, he might be overthinking it. Ning Wei’s words could indeed just be a professional habit.

Or maybe, switch a service officer? That seems too heartless. Qin Zhen already dumped her, if he "dumped" her too, it would be a second blow, a bit unethical.

Thinking it through, Chen Feng let it go.

Meanwhile, Tao Yaoyang held a report on Chen Feng’s investigation, looking solemn and silent for a long time, even stopping his cigar.

After finishing the report, it left him with only one impression: unfathomable.

Beside him, Cai Zhixin’s expression was also very serious, even somewhat tense, speaking cautiously in a low voice, "Brother, I think we should have less contact with people like him in the future, it makes me nervous. I’m now regretting borrowing money from him. Do you think I should return the loan with interest to him now?"