Chapter 297

After all, last year Yang Mi's total annual income was only a little over twenty million.

After checking into the hotel, Fat Di, afraid of disturbing Lin Yi's work, did not call but sent a WeChat message instead:

"Sister Mi and I have arrived at the hotel!"

About five minutes later, a reply appeared on her WeChat:

"I know. You two rest first; we'll meet after I finish my work!"

"Okay, we're in no rush. You attend to your matters first!"

After Fat Di replied, she turned to look at Yang Mi beside her.

"Sister Mi, shall we wait in the room for a while? Is Mr. Lin still busy?" Fat Di asked.

Although she and Lin Yi had known each other for quite some time,

she had always addressed him as "Mr. Lin," which was, of course, a sign of respect.

Hearing this, Yang Mi smiled and said:

"It's fine. Someone as important as him surely has many matters to attend to!"

In truth, coming to Pengcheng with Fat Di this time was not only to meet this newly crowned richest man of Pengcheng,

but also to seek investment.

Indeed, last year she and her agent, along with a third partner, had founded Xizhang Jiaying. Then, in September, Xizhang Jiaying successfully acquired a 37.5% stake in "Xi'an Tongda," a company listed on the New Third Board, thereby becoming its largest shareholder.

Shortly afterward, Xi'an Tongda was renamed "Jiaying Media," with its valuation reaching 25 million.

However, a media company relying on such limited capital could hardly achieve anything significant.

Therefore, the company's shareholders all wished to bring in a substantial investor. Originally, Yang Mi and the others had intended to attract investment from a film production company.

However, upon learning that her artist Fat Di knew Lin Yi, the tycoon of Pengcheng, Yang Mi's thoughts began to stir.

After all, compared to bringing in an ordinary film company, Lin Yi, as the richest man in Pengcheng, clearly possessed far greater capital and background.

Furthermore, according to her investigations, Lin Yi's companies were almost entirely industrial enterprises.

He had never been involved in any company related to film production.

Thus, even if Lin Yi took a stake in Jiaying, it would not interfere with Jiaying's operations.

Therefore, Yang Mi intended this time to persuade Lin Yi to invest.

One could say this task was quite heavy.

After all, convincing a shrewd first-generation entrepreneur to enter a completely unfamiliar field was no small challenge.

Yang Mi had made various preparations for this.

Thus, the two women waited until around six in the evening.

Finally, a message arrived on Fat Di's WeChat:

"I'm nearly at the hotel. See you soon!"

Immediately, Fat Di and Yang Mi perked up and began dressing up, touching up their makeup, and so on,

striving to present themselves in the most beautiful light.

Lin Yi arrived at the Yi Long Pavilion within the Peninsula Hotel.

On September 21, 2016, Michelin officially released the 2017 Pengcheng Michelin Guide.

The Yi Long Pavilion, located inside the Peninsula Hotel, was awarded two Michelin stars.

Designed by a renowned company from Hongdao, the restaurant is famous for its authentic Cantonese cuisine and features a chef's table along with six private dining rooms.

The overall decor was modeled after the mansion of a prominent Chinese merchant from the 1930s, perfectly capturing an elegant style.

Themed designs such as a study, a family lounge, and a library endowed the Yi Long Pavilion with a rich atmosphere of "home."

Upon learning that the reservation was made by Lin Yi, the richest man in Pengcheng, the Peninsula Hotel immediately reserved its largest private room for him

and guaranteed that all dishes would be personally prepared by the hotel's head chef

to ensure Lin Yi could enjoy genuine Michelin-quality cuisine.

After waiting in the private room for a while, Lin Yi saw Yang Mi and Fat Di approaching, accompanied by an enchanting fragrance.

Yang Mi wore a black deep-V full-skirt dress with flesh-toned stockings, displaying her sexiness to the fullest.

Fat Di, meanwhile, wore a pink sleeveless backless V-neck sexy dress, showcasing ample cleavage

without any hesitation for Lin Yi to see.

Coupled with her exotic facial features and perfect figure,

Lin Yi felt both women were quite impressive.

"Mr. Lin, we've kept you waiting!" Yang Mi said apologetically.

"No problem; I just arrived myself," Lin Yi replied with a slight smile before gesturing,

"Please, sit down!"

Thus, Fat Di took the seat beside Lin Yi,

where, due to her attire, Lin Yi's view was almost completely unobstructed.

Yang Mi, seemingly unwilling to be outdone, sat on Lin Yi's other side,

her deep neckline and long legs exuding plenty of sexiness.

However, Lin Yi was no novice; truth be told, every woman he had been with was no less remarkable than these celebrities.

Celebrities were, in essence, merely ordinary people packaged by capital.

For someone like Lin Yi, whose net worth reached hundreds of billions, celebrities were at most mere playthings,

far inferior to Tang Tang Chuyu, Bai Bai Jie, and others.

For a tycoon like Lin Yi, whose net worth reached hundreds of billions, celebrities were at most mere playthings.

They paled in comparison to Tang Tang Chuyu, Bai Bai Jie, and the others.

Seeing that Lin Yi merely glanced at her before looking away,

Yang Mi deeply felt that someone who had built an empire independently truly possessed a composure ordinary men could not match.

To be honest, after becoming one of the Four Little Dan Actresses, Yang Mi had also encountered her share of scumbags.

But those men, whenever they saw her, all looked at her with lecherous eyes.

Even after she married Kaiwei, those people showed no restraint.

Although this was a testament to her charm, being stared at by men with beer bellies and balding heads,

she actually felt nothing but disgust.

However, Lin Yi was an exception.

Setting aside his wealth, even just his face, fair as jade and radiant as a god,

struck directly at Yang Mi's heart.

Just as men forever prefer eighteen-year-old women,

why should women be any different?

Thinking that this Mr. Lin was only twenty-two years old,

Yang Mi found herself liking him more and more the longer she looked.

If Lin Yi were willing to look at her, she would not mind in the least.

As for the cuckolding of Kaiwei, a man who earned less than she did,

he truly did not deserve Yang Mi's respect.

Soon, various signature dishes from Yilong Pavilion were served one by one.

Cold-braised Liaoning sea cucumber with purple onions, organic tomato with scallops and bamboo fungus, scallop and winter melon soup, strawberry sago dessert, and raw salmon tossed salad.

Sichuan-style braised split blue lobster, exotic prawn balls, and abalone with goose liver and puffball mushrooms in oyster sauce.

Seeing so many delicious dishes, Fat Di immediately began to drool.

The waiter then brought a bottle of ordinary vintage Bordeaux red wine and poured it for the three of them.

Next, Lin Yi waved his hand; understanding the gesture, the waiter in the private room immediately departed.

At this moment, Yang Mi stood up, holding her wine glass, and said to Lin Yi:

"Mr. Lin, inviting us despite your busy schedule is truly our imposition;

please allow me to toast you with this glass of wine!"

Seeing her demeanor, Lin Yi knew this woman was adept at handling social situations.

To be fair, he himself did not chase celebrities and knew only bits and pieces about the entertainment industry.

Regarding this woman Yang Mi, he knew very little.

He only knew she had skyrocketed to fame thanks to the drama "Palace."