Chapter 668: 664. Am I Short of This Little Bit of Money? (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

Wang Chao and the others were certainly not overcome by lust; it was just that they didn't really know how to refuse, and these beauties were also too enthusiastic.

The most crucial part was that it was also very enjoyable to hang out and chat with these beauties.

Seeing that the two were having a good time, Zhang Ran didn't say much more; he sat down with Taylor and started chatting.

"What exactly are you planning to do? Why are you being so mysterious?" Taylor asked curiously.

Zhang Ran took a sip of his drink and said, "Not doing anything, just wanting to have some fun."

"Heh, not doing anything? The investment institutions in Europe and America are about to be driven crazy by you. Now these people are trying every possible way to find you every day; some have even found their way to me. I don't even know what to say." Taylor looked skeptical.

Indeed, the entire investment community in Europe and America had gone mad; they had been eyeing such high-quality projects for a long time.

It was just that Huaxia had always been regulating and hadn't relaxed restrictions; now that they had relaxed them slightly, it was the time when they could profit the most. How could they not be crazy?

With a population of 1.3 billion in Huaxia, this market was far too vast, and Fengli Finance had also become a unique existence in many aspects.

These were the points that attracted these people to go mad, and now that the fourth round of financing was being planned, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the person who could truly lead it was Zhang Ran.

If they could find Zhang Ran and open a breach from his side, that would be the most effective and direct way for them.

And because of previous events, everyone knew that Taylor had a good relationship with Zhang Ran; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to advertise those health products for Zhang Ran.

Therefore, it was only natural for these people to come looking for him.

However, although Taylor knew that Zhang Ran had already arrived, he didn't know exactly what Zhang Ran wanted to do, so he had just been vague and hadn't said anything.

Zhang Ran said with a smile, "Don't you have any thoughts?"

Zhang Ran was asking if Taylor had any thoughts about taking a stake; after all, such opportunities were not common.

Taylor shrugged and said, "Me? Of course I do. This is basically picking up money, but I know that while I might have a little influence here in Europe and America, that's about it. Besides, most of it is in the fashion circle. As for matters in the financial circle, I can't get involved; there's simply no way for me to join in."

He still had a very good sense of self-awareness; this financing wasn't just about having money—the most crucial thing was to provide resources for the future development of Fengli Finance.

That was the real admission ticket!

As for money, it was only secondary.

However, Taylor changed the subject and immediately said with a grin, "But if you want to gift me some shares, I certainly wouldn't refuse."

Zhang Ran rolled his eyes at him and said, "You really have the nerve to say that. What are you thinking?"

Taylor wasn't disappointed; he was just saying that.

However, Zhang Ran then said, "You don't have a chance this time; I have a use for all the financing shares. But if you wait a few more times, I'll see if I can let you join in then."

Taylor was stunned. "Really? It's true that we are friends, but there's no need for this. I really can't provide much help."

Zhang Ran said casually, "If you don't want to, then forget it."

Taylor was suddenly anxious. "Don't! Of course I want to. It's just that this surprise came too unexpectedly; I wasn't prepared."

Zhang Ran chuckled twice and didn't continue the conversation.

He had his own plans; the reason he said these things was also to prepare for some of his future schemes.

Taylor held considerable weight in the fashion circle, and adding Prince Haiman to that, if not the global fashion circle, it was close enough.

Zhang Ran hadn't forgotten about Kangshilan, the industry that would belong to his daughter in the future. Kangshilan was now gradually moving toward internationalization in the cosmetics industry.

Or rather, it was already an international product, but it had only been at a preliminary stage before; now it was truly entering the ranks of high-end cosmetics in Europe and America.

And if Kangshilan wanted to continue developing in the future, it would need to enter the real fashion circle and make a name for some of their other products.

Zhang Ran would prepare all of this for Siyan; he, as a father, could not be biased.

He had already arranged Sicheng's career properly, and Zhang Ran would not just watch and do nothing about his daughter Siyan's career.

"When are you planning to show your face?" Taylor asked.

Zhang Ran thought for a moment and said, "In the next few days, I suppose."

"Is everything ready? Is there anything I can help with? Don't be polite with me," Taylor said with a smile.

Zhang Ran said, "Rest assured, when I need you, I definitely won't be polite with you."

"I was just saying that, don't take it seriously."

"Get lost!"

Zhang Ran and Taylor chatted and laughed for a while, and having finished discussing the matters, the two of them came to the side of Wang Chao and the others.

Looking at how happily Wang Chao and Gong Nan were chatting with these beauties, especially Wang Chao, the smile on his face was not fake.

As for Gong Nan, his English could only be described as passable—barely enough to communicate—and his family life was still very stable, so he was very restrained.

"Wang Chao, if you like any of them, just say so," Taylor said very bluntly.

Wang Chao was suddenly a bit embarrassed, but those girls were indeed very bold, directly casting flirtatious glances at Wang Chao.

Zhang Ran just watched from the side and didn't help Wang Chao out of the situation.

He also knew that there was likely a problem in Wang Chao's family, or rather, it should have appeared a long time ago.

Yin Long had also reported some information about Liao Wei and Tom to him. Although Zhang Ran hadn't specifically investigated, when Yin Long was investigating Tom, he had also incidentally checked on Liao Wei's situation.

Liao Wei and Tom were very close, and it wasn't just a matter of the last year or two; it seemed they had been quite close several years ago.

Just last year, Tom had also chosen to get a divorce.

These situations all seemed to point to one thing: that Liao Wei seemed to have signs of cheating.

Coupled with what Wang Chao said when he was drunk that day, Zhang Ran seemed to have guessed something.

After hanging out at Taylor's place for a few hours, Zhang Ran and the others left when it was time for dinner; they didn't eat there.

Zhang Ran didn't go to Wang Chao's house either, but returned to the hotel.

Upon leaving, Zhang Ran took out the diamond he had obtained by chance today and said to Wang Chao, "Chao'er, you pick one."

Wang Chao was stunned, then said seriously, "Brother Ran, what are you doing?"

Zhang Ran waved his hand and said, "Don't overthink it. This is just 'everyone gets a share.' You also know that such unexpected wealth basically cannot be kept in one's hands for long.

Besides, Xiaonan has told you about my situation, right? Do you think I'm short of this little bit of money now? To me, this is just a matter of a dollar or two; do you care about this dollar or two?"