When the servant came in, she happened to see him thirsting for knowledge. She knocked on the door. Lu Yihan seemed to snap out of his stupor. He looked at the cup of coffee in the servant's hand and said, "Just send it to my room. I'll go over with a book."
"Yes, Second Young Master."
After the servant left, Lu Yihan took another look at the bookshelf. He lowered his eyes and looked at the book in his hand. It was a thick book. He had picked it up casually and had the words "Meditation" written on it. He took the book and left the study.
In a private room of a high-end club in C City.
When the servant saw someone enter, he hurried over and bowed respectfully. "Hello, sir. May I know if you are Mr. Huo?"
Huo Yifeng was wearing a black shirt and a pair of white casual pants. His hands were in his pockets and his black hair casually fell in front of his forehead. His features were exquisite. A pair of gold-rimmed spectacles rested on the bridge of his nose. The man was tall and well-built, but he had restrained his vicious aura. His sharp gaze lacked fierceness through the spectacles. As he stood there, he gave off an air of arrogance, but at the same time, it was as though he had been suppressing that feeling.
"Yes, I'm here to see Old Master Lu," said Huo Yifeng.
As he spoke, he reached out to adjust the spectacles on his nose. A faint smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, but his gaze was incomparably arrogant.
"This way, please."
Huo Yifeng followed the servant inside. The places they passed were empty. When they reached the door of the private room, the servant said, "Mr. Huo, Old Master Lu is inside."
"Has this place been cleared today?" asked Huo Yifeng casually.
The servant immediately replied, "Old Master Lu is one of the major shareholders here. He's here to discuss business and doesn't like to be disturbed, so we're closed for business today."
Huo Yifeng raised his eyebrows when he heard this. "That's exactly what I wanted. He's indeed the head of the Lu Clan."
After the servant left, he stretched out his thumb and gently brushed the corner of his lips. Then he pushed open the door of the private room and entered.
Lu Shiyun was sitting on the sofa. There was a tea set on the coffee table in front of him. The private room wasn't very big, but one could smell the fragrance of tea clearly.
"Mr. Huo, you're here. Please have a seat. "
Huo Yifeng sat down graciously. Lu Shiyun quickly placed a teacup in front of him and poured him a cup of tea. The middle-aged man had a benevolent countenance and smiled politely at Huo Yifeng. "Mr. Huo, I'm sorry to have asked you to come here personally. I hope you don't mind."
"Old Master Lu, you're exaggerating. We're here today to talk about cooperation. It's only right for me to come here personally. Old Master Lu, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm not someone who likes to beat around the bush."
Lu Shiyun nodded and pointed to the teacup in front of him. "Try this tea first, Frozen Top Oolong."
Huo Yifeng picked it up and forced himself to take a sip. Naturally, he said, "It's not bad."
However, he wasn't in the mood to beat around the bush with Lu Shiyun. He went straight to the point and said, "Old Master Lu, let's talk about the issue of cooperation. I know that the Lu Clan is in need of an investment right now. It just so happens that I'm interested in staying in City C for a long time. My goal is simple. "
Huo Yifeng crossed his long legs and placed his hands elegantly on his knees. He said in a low voice, "I have the money. I can invest in the Lu Clan. I can buy the Lu Clan shares in your hands at twice the market price. When the Lu Clan gets over this difficult time, I'll return two-thirds of the shares to you."
At first, it sounded like a pie had fallen from the sky. Lu Shiyun was a sly old fox in the business world. Of course, he wouldn't believe it so easily. He kept a smile on his face. "Mr. Huo, as far as I know, you own a management company and have many popular celebrities under your management. Logically speaking, you shouldn't be too interested in real estate companies like us. Moreover, you're suddenly offering such a good deal. What's your goal?"
"My goal — well, it's not really a goal. I just want to use the Lu Clan as an opportunity to help me build up my reputation. Everyone knows that I want to settle down in City C, which is the Lu Clan's territory. Of course, I can't let go of such a good opportunity."
If I'm not mistaken, your son, Lu Yihan, owns 10% of the Lu Clan's shares and your daughter-in-law, Leng Xinyu, owns 5%. In total, the three of you own 75% of the Lu Clan's shares. If you sell me 20% of the shares, it'll be beneficial to both of us. I've always been interested in the real estate industry. I know that the Lu Clan is a large, diversified company and has risen to fame in the real estate industry in recent years. This is such a good opportunity. If the Lu Clan can't get that piece of land in the western suburbs, I'm afraid it'll threaten the Lu Clan's position in City C's business world. Old Master Lu, what do you think? "
Lu Shiyun was silent for a long time before he raised his head and said, "Why should I believe you? You should know that 20% of the Lu Clan's shares isn't a small sum. "
Huo Yifeng raised his brows. His tone was domineering and imposing. "Old Master Lu, I've been in the business world all these years. I haven't earned much, but I don't lack money."
"Haha, young man, you sure talk big. Double the market price. How much have you estimated the price of 20% of the Lu Clan's shares?"
Huo Yifeng extended 10 slender fingers. His lips curled as he said slowly, "Isn't it just a number? One billion. I can afford it. "
"Why do you want to be a shareholder of the Lu Clan? According to what you said, if you want your company to be listed in City C, you should start with yourself. This has nothing to do with the Lu Clan. "
Huo Yifeng instantly smiled frivolously. "The Lu Clan's status in City C is higher. If I have the Lu Clan as my backer, any subsequent problems will be easier to solve, won't they? Old Master Lu, I do admire you for this. At your age, you've already made your company reach the scale it is today. There are many things that we can learn from you. That's why I'm of the same mind. But I believe that in time, I, Huo Yifeng, will also be famous in City C. "
As he spoke, he reached into his pocket and took out a pack of cigarettes. They weren't the thin, long cigarettes that most men smoked, but cigars. He lit one for himself and held it in his mouth. He was about to hand it to Lu Shiyun.
Lu Shiyun waved his hand. Although they were separated by the smoke, a trace of disdain could still be clearly seen in his eyes.
Huo Yifeng retracted his hand without batting an eyelid. He spoke to Lu Shiyun in an insolent tone, as though he was deliberately trying to show off his class.
However, when a man spoke, he always gave off the impression that he was trying to show off his class, but in reality, he was just a nouveau riche.
Lu Shiyun lowered his eyes. He picked up the cup in front of him and poured himself a cup of tea. He took a sip and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
Indeed, the information stated that Huo Yifeng had a background in the entertainment industry. He wasn't the son of a famous family. He had started from scratch. Although his net worth wasn't low, his class was merely a facade. Lu Shiyun thought that while other people might not know about Huo Yifeng's background, he knew it like the back of his hand.
Looking at Huo Yifeng's current behavior, his complacency revealed his true nature.
After all, Huo Yifeng was just an arrogant young man. He felt that he didn't need to worry too much about it. Furthermore, the land in the western suburbs was imminent. The Lu Clan had to get it. The previous developments had all been sealed and the higher-ups couldn't approve them. Most of the Lu Clan's funds had been tied up. Now that there was a spendthrift who was willing to fork out one billion yuan, why should he refuse?
Besides, although the 20% of the Lu Clan's shares would allow him to strut around the Lu Clan for a while, it wouldn't be difficult for a country bumpkin like him to get back his 20% shares in the future.
Lu Shiyun suddenly felt enlightened when he thought about it. He chuckled and interrupted Huo Yifeng. "Mr. Huo, you are indeed young and promising. One billion yuan? You need to be imposing when you say that. However, since you've said so, I'll get my secretary to draft a contract for you to look over. If there are no problems, you can sign it as soon as possible. You know that I can't wait to get that piece of land in the western suburbs. The government will hold an open auction in two days. When the time comes, the Lu Clan will definitely win. "
"Haha, of course. That's good. Then it's settled. Mr. Lu, after you've drafted the contract, you can have someone send it directly to my residence. This is my address."
Huo Yifeng took out a business card from his shirt pocket. As if he was afraid that no one would know, he wrote down the address of the largest villa in C City on the top of the mountain and handed it to Lu Shiyun. "This is the villa I just bought in C City. It's not expensive, just a mere five billion yuan. I'll be living there for the time being. Usually, a few small celebrities come over to play. I don't have many hobbies, but I don't like to be followed by reporters all day long. So, Master Lu, please keep this address a secret."
Lu Shiyun took the business card and glanced at it. The smile at the corners of his mouth deepened, but his eyes were full of disgust. "Haha, of course, of course. Mr. Huo, I couldn't tell that your taste is so special and high-end."
Huo Yifeng kicked his long legs and laughed even more frivolously. With a cigar dangling from the corner of his mouth, he snorted nonchalantly, as if he had really gotten carried away. His ruffian temperament was on full display. "Haha, money? I have plenty of it. It's no big deal."
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