Chapter 94: Is Wei Er Looking to Buy In?

Manager Wang nodded slightly and led Lu Chen around to look at things.

However, Lu Chen kept a fraction of his attention on Luosha at all times.

Lu Chen collected quite a few Business Cards in a perfunctory manner; in fact, besides bank directors, most people at this gathering had also achieved much in various other industries.

"Director Lu, I think we should have a proper talk."

Wei Er held up his champagne glass, smiled as he clinked it lightly against Luosha's, and then walked over.

"It seems Director Wei Er and Miss Luosha are having a pleasant chat."

Lu Chen smiled and clinked glasses lightly with Wei Er, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Logically speaking, Lu Chen had already made things clear with both Luosha and the other familiar bigwigs.

For Wei Er to come looking for him again was truly tactless, especially since Lu Chen had cast the only dissenting vote.

"Director Lu, the board is already aware of your opposition, but that was just work. This is a relaxing gathering, shall we play a round together?"

Wei Er took a light sip of champagne, a smile on his face.

"I see you've been busy networking with the directors of various banks; you haven't been relaxing, have you?"

"Sure. Come to think of it, the first time I played golf in Xianggang was with Miss Luosha."

Lu Chen took a light sip of champagne and casually placed his glass on a tray held by a waiter.

He took out his Cigar case, pulled one out, handed it to Wei Er, and took one out for himself as well.

"This is my second time in Xianggang; I'm not playing well, so Director Wei Er shouldn't laugh at me."

Lu Chen looked back at Luosha, who was weaving through the crowd like a butterfly, before taking the lead toward the course.

"It seems Mr. Lu has a chance to pluck this delicate flower, Miss Luosha?"

Wei Er narrowed his eyes, spoke softly at Lu Chen's side, turned his head slightly to glance at Luosha, and then looked back at Lu Chen with a deep gaze.

He seemed to be assessing exactly what kind of relationship Luosha and Lu Chen had.

"Director Wei Er, that's not the right way to put it. Which gentleman present wouldn't hope to gain Miss Luosha's favor?"

Lu Chen paused, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Even his pace seemed to become a bit lighter.

"No, no, no, Director Lu, that's not right either. Those of us who are married wouldn't dare have such improper thoughts; otherwise, the one at home would make me pay dearly."

Wei Er paused slightly, a bitter smile appearing on his face, and after glancing around, he whispered a rebuttal.

Lu Chen's mouth curled up slightly as he walked toward the course with his arm around Wei Er's shoulder.

"Director Wei Er, let's get this straight: we aren't talking about financial innovation today, or I'll turn hostile."

Wei Er looked at Lu Chen with some dissatisfaction and twisted his body, but it seemed he couldn't break free, so he let it be.

"Fine, no talk of financial innovation or the things we disagree on today."

"Of course, the main point of this gathering is to relax, but there is one other small matter I need to discuss with Director Lu."

Wei Er immediately added.

After the two of them played a few holes on the course, they sat down on outdoor chairs and smoked their Cigars in silence for a while.

"Director Wei Er, that shot was truly beautiful. The power and precision were textbook level!"

Lu Chen sat with his legs crossed, a hint of a smile on his face, and clapped lightly.

"Director Lu's play is also quite good. Although you look like a beginner, you must have put some effort into golf, right?"

Wei Er smiled, gestured for him to stop, and sat on the chair next to Lu Chen.

"I'm getting old; I get tired after a few holes. If you haven't had your fill, Director Lu, feel free to play a few more."

"You flatter me. Actually, it was Miss Luosha who taught me how to play golf; I do need to put in more effort in the future."

Lu Chen took a puff of his Cigar, exhaled the smoke, and swayed his crossed legs slightly.

The smoke drifted gently toward the course with the breeze.

"Oh? That's certainly good. It seems Director Lu has quite a talent for sports."

Wei Er nodded with a smile, picked up the water on the table to take a few sips, and then picked up the Cigar from the ashtray to take a puff.

He crossed his legs and exhaled smoke.

"Miss Luosha is one of the best in the Xianggang entertainment scene. Being able to learn from her will save you a lot of detours."

"I certainly should take the opportunity to learn more from Miss Luosha."

Lu Chen nodded slightly, looked deeply at Wei Er, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

"Director Lu, today's gathering is partly to announce the intention of cooperation between the securitization and the various banks. Of course, you are free to oppose this."

Wei Er glanced at Lu Chen and picked up his water glass to take another sip.

"However, as a director of Crown, I hope you won't publicly oppose it. After all, you are also the face of our Crown."

"Of course, as a director of Crown, I naturally must maintain Crown's reputation."

A flash of confusion crossed Lu Chen's eyes again, but he still nodded.

Publicly tearing off the mask would not only be a destruction of Crown but also a destruction of Lu Chen himself.

Having just started in Xianggang, Lu Chen naturally could not accept such a thing happening.

Of course, in Lu Chen's heart, the destruction of Crown was merely counting down.

"Then, we can have a good talk about the next matter."

Wei Er looked deeply at Lu Chen; the surprise on his face had just appeared before being replaced by a smile.

If Lu Chen hadn't been watching Wei Er out of the corner of his eye the whole time, he wouldn't have caught that moment, which was just like a Sichuan opera face-changing performance.

"I presume you are aware that this matter has already been separated from the main body of Crown, but the volume of funds flowing into Crown now is simply too large; Rainbow cannot withstand such a massive amount of capital."

Wei Er glanced at Lu Chen before continuing.

"And since you are unwilling to provide more Rainbow, we have no choice but to invest in other areas."

"Director Wei Er, regarding the Rainbow matter, I think we have already made ourselves clear enough. From the very beginning, I have been against this. Even if Rainbow still existed now, I would not support your proposal; it is simply too dangerous."

Lu Chen took a deep drag of his Cigar, and only after several seconds did he exhale the smoke.

He furrowed his brows and tapped his fingers lightly against the armrest.

"That is why the funds will flow elsewhere, for instance into the Nitan you are developing. The company intends to use 30% of its capital to acquire a stake, participating only in dividends and not in management; the concerted action agreement can be signed at any time."

Wei Er raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.

He wrote a number on the table using water.

"There is no rush for this matter; you can give me your reply at any time."

When Lu Chen saw the number written in water, his pupils constricted.

He tapped his fingers slightly against the armrest, his expression flickering with uncertainty.

After several seconds passed, he finally swallowed hard.

"Director Wei Er, what courage, though this matter is truly not something I can decide on my own."