Chapter 89: Building a Skyscraper

Wen Zhu was dragging a mop across the floor.

When Lin Feng passed by, he sized up the kid.

He looked aggrieved.

This week felt to Wen Zhu like a return to the old society.

Because his phone had been confiscated.

He actually found the news broadcast, which he had never seen before, quite engrossing.

These past few days he had tried to escape.

Seeing Zhao Xiaoyang leave, and with no one in the gym noticing him, he slipped out.

But after only a short distance, a convenience‑store owner spotted him.

He was then hauled back by that owner.

The owner had a bear tattoo on his arm, and Wen Zhu didn't even think of resisting.

That night he took a beating from Zhao Xiaoyang.

Running out so openly clearly wasn't allowed.

So during the day he struck up conversation with a woman who came to the gym, hoping to use her phone to call the police.

He ended up receiving a slap from her.

Later he learned that the woman was Zhao Xiaoyang's lover.

Then, that night he got another beating.

After enduring two beatings, Wen Zhu finally behaved.

Lin Feng patted Wen Zhu's shoulder and said, "Your performance these past few days wasn't great, so you need to learn the lesson. If you improve in a few days, I'll take you out for a big meal."

"Thanks, brother‑in‑law!" Wen Zhu quickly stood straight and replied.

"Mm!" Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction.

It seems this guy's reform process won't last long.

In the afternoon Lin Feng returned home.

September was just about to begin, and he felt something was still undone.

After thinking, he finally realized what it was.

Today is the 27th, and Song Jiaren is about to start school.

He had previously promised Song Jiaren that he would take her out before school started.

When it comes to girls, even little ones, you must keep your word.

Because girls hold grudges, a single memory can last a lifetime.

When they're young they can't help it; when they grow up they'll marry you and then torment you forever!

Just thinking about it feels terrifying.

Lin Feng picked up his phone and dialed Han Xiang's number.

"Hello~"

Han Xiang's soft voice sounded.

"Has Jiaren started school yet?" Lin Feng asked.

Han Xiang replied, "Register tomorrow, school starts the day after."

"Then I'll take her out tomorrow; should I come over in the evening?"

Lin Feng's words were phrased as a question.

Han Xiang hesitated briefly and reminded, "Remember to bring a change of clothes."

True love is clean!

It's hot now; a few steps make you sweat.

After hanging up, Lin Feng glanced at the clock; it was only a little past three in the afternoon.

He then opened his laptop.

Because he was injured, he hadn't been to the office for a long time.

But he kept a constant eye on the Mi Guo stock market.

The six technicians in the company were diligent and took their night shift on time.

Lin Feng didn't hand the stock data directly to Jack's group.

Instead, each night when the U. S. market was about to open, he transmitted the data to the company, letting the six technicians contact Jack's side according to the situation.

Over the past month, the six had gained trading experience.

They were all young graduates from prestigious schools; even if they didn't study finance, they learned quickly.

Just after hanging up, the phone rang.

It was his aunt Liang Shishi calling.

"Nephew, have you forgotten your aunt?"

Liang Shishi's tone carried a hint of melancholy.

"Aunt, you don't seem to be working?"

Lin Feng heard a faint echo through the phone.

Usually Liang Shishi makes calls from home, which produces that sound.

Liang Shishi said, "I was on a business trip two days ago and was exhausted! By the way, come over; I have something to discuss with you."

"This… this…"

Lin Feng was rather hesitant.

Liang Shishi knew Lin Feng was scared, and she said annoyed: "This time aunt won't eat alone, okay? There's something serious I want to discuss with you."

"Okay!" Lin Feng agreed helplessly.

During a time of smooth traffic, in less than thirty minutes Lin Feng showed up at Jinhu Huayuan residential area.

Building 6, Unit 901.

As soon as the doorbell was pressed, Liang Shishi opened the door.

In broad daylight, Liang Shishi actually wore a thin black silk nightgown, looking languid.

"I just woke up from a nap."

Liang Shishi said with a smile, pulled Lin Feng inside, and immediately shut the door.

Then she pinned Lin Feng against the wall.

Liang Shishi placed one hand on the wall and one hand on Lin Feng's chest, slowly leaning in.

Lin Feng then noticed that Liang Shishi was wearing stilettos, which made her only half a head shorter than him.

Looking at the beautiful face before him, Lin Feng's breathing became a little rapid.

It seems something is about to happen!

However, Liang Shishi suddenly laughed: "You look so nervous, as if I'm going to eat you. Don't worry, I'm not a spider spirit."

After saying that, she let go of Lin Feng.

The stilettos on her feet lost their usefulness and she kicked them off.

"Huh~"

Lin Feng let out a somewhat disappointed sigh.

After sitting on the sofa in the living room, Liang Shishi took out a pack of cigarettes and handed it to Lin Feng.

She then crossed her arms, crossed her legs, and leaned back on the sofa.

"Director Zhou has taken an interest in Han Xiang."

After Lin Feng lit his cigarette, Liang Shishi said lightly.

"What do you mean by 'taken an interest'?" Lin Feng frowned.

Liang Shishi laughed, "Don't misunderstand, I just appreciate her potential. For example, her looks, that classical charm, and her talent."

"Who is Director Zhou?"

Lin Feng was curious; among the famous directors he remembered, there was none with the surname Zhou.

"Zhou Yang has some talent in the industry, especially rich experience in historical dramas. Although he's a new director, everyone in the circle thinks highly of him."

"Recently the hit TV drama 《Heavenly Empress》 and a palace intrigue drama—have you seen them? They are Director Zhou's works."

After Liang Shishi finished speaking, Lin Feng shook his head: "I haven't seen them, I don't know. Are you recommending him because you've signed a contract with Director Zhou?"

Liang Shishi said, "Generally famous directors don't sign with a company; they sign for specific works."

"In recent years historical dramas have been hot; the company has signed three works with Director Zhou—a film and two TV dramas. Of those TV dramas, Director Zhou thinks highly of Han Xiang."

Lin Feng laughed, "Then why don't you have Director Zhou and Han Xiang go talk? Find ***?"

Liang Shishi lowered her legs, her movements a bit slow.

Lin Feng inadvertently glanced.

She wasn't even wearing…

His heartbeat and blood instantly sped up.

Liang Shishi slowly bent down, "Han Xiang is yours—why ask me, ask who?"

When it comes to serious matters, Lin Feng never talks about feelings.

Even Liang Shishi is the same.

If it were someone else, they'd probably pat their chest and promise Liang Shishi that this would definitely get done.

But Lin Feng said, "Entering the entertainment industry isn't a good thing. Moreover, Han Xiang's personality isn't suited for acting."

Liang Shishi laughed, "You can't be too overbearing either; you should ask Han Xiang's opinion first."

"Okay!"

Lin Feng nodded in agreement.

"There's one more thing."

Liang Shishi also said, "The company has grown, we have more people, the current 36th floor isn't enough. So I think you should construct a building, erect a skyscraper……"

Before she finished speaking, Lin Feng quickly shook his head: "Sorry, I have no money!"

When Liang Shishi mentioned money, Lin Feng almost instinctively shook his head to refuse.

To be honest, Lin Feng is not optimistic about the $300 million invested in Great Flag Media.

In his view, even if Great Flag Media goes public and raises funds, the return rate is still too low.

Build a building!?

The cost isn't small change.

Buying the land alone would cost several billion, even over ten billion.

Constructing the floors and decoration would cost even more, often tens of billions!

But soon Lin Feng realized.

Actually, buying a plot of land to build a building now isn't a loss either!

In the past month, he's already made over four billion USD from the US stock market, and that's pure profit.

After the US stock market closes tonight, the next step is just wrapping up work.

Adding the previously invested $10 billion principal, there's over fifty billion USD sitting there.

Constructing a skyscraper is more than enough.

Actually, Liang Shishi still thought Lin Feng was the previous 1 billion, which in domestic currency amounts to over 6 billion.

Ask Lin Feng to take out this money and build a building.

In two or three years, once the building is completed, it can serve as the headquarters building of Great Flag Media.

With 6 billion, at least a ten-story building can be built.

Liang Shishi's considerations were not just for the company; she also thought of Lin Feng.

Having several hundred million dollars sitting in an account without investing it—isn't that foolish?

Build a fifty-something-story building; if it's mixed-use residential and commercial, after completion, selling the residential units could recoup the cost.

The remainder as office space for rent—just collecting rent for a year could yield one or two hundred million.

"You don't like being a landlord, do you? Buying others' properties to rent out is not as good as building your own, right?"

The two words "landlord" stimulated Lin Feng's nerves.

After a moment's consideration, Lin Feng nodded and agreed.

Next, they discussed the matter of investing in the building construction.

It would still be Lin Feng's Qingfeng Capital making the investment; after completion, priority would be given to leasing to Great Flag Media.

As for the location of the building.

Near Jiachen Dasha, there are several plots of land currently up for bidding.

A planned land area of over 100,000 square meters, if acquired, would cost several billion.

After finishing the business, Liang Shishi sat beside Lin Feng, saying, "Come, give Auntie a massage."

"I still have something this afternoon; I need to go out. Last month I promised Han Xiang's daughter, Song Jiaren, that I would take her out to play…"

Lin Feng made an excuse to refuse.

A man out in the world must learn to protect himself.

"You've learned to act tsundere!"

Liang Shishi turned her head, giving Lin Feng a coquettish look.

Lin Feng gave a wry smile, "I'm afraid you'll eat me."

He didn't even know why their relationship had developed this way.

If his late mother knew in the afterlife, would she crawl out of her grave?

"Well… then you can eat me?"

Liang Shishi hooked her finger at Lin Feng.

That sentence broke Lin Feng's defenses.

Compared to before, Lin Feng now had no reservations.

Climbing mountains and crossing ridges, seeking seclusion and exploring mysteries…

Just as Lin Feng was about to break Liang Shishi's defenses, his phone rang inopportunely.

"Mr. Lin, long time no see!"

A middle-aged man's voice came from the phone, sounding very familiar.

After thinking, the image of a middle-aged man in camouflage uniform appeared in his mind.

Lin Feng laughed and said, "Oh, it's you! May I ask what you need?"

"Are you free tomorrow?" the middle-aged man asked.

Lin Feng replied, "I'm not free tomorrow; I already have plans."

"What about the day after tomorrow?"

"I'm not free the day after tomorrow either; my younger siblings who got into college are coming to the capital."

"How about the 30th?"

"On the 30th, a woman is returning from Xiangjiang to my home."

"The 31st…"

"On the 31st, which is the Zhongyuan Festival, I need to go to the graves."

"What about the first of next month? Surely you have time?"

The middle-aged man's tone remained unchanged, showing he was very patient.

Lin Feng thought for a moment, "We'll have to wait and see."

"Then I'll call you on the 31st to confirm! Goodbye!"

"Goodbye!"

After the call ended, the atmosphere in the room had changed.

Liang Shishi looked at Lin Feng resentfully, "Little landlord, you have a lot going on today!"

Lin Feng gave a helpless smile, "There's nothing I can do; I'm too talented, everyone wants me."

"Who?"

Liang Shishi sat up, curious, and asked.

Lin Feng also had no intention of hiding it from Liang Shishi; after lighting a cigarette, he said lightly, "There's something I haven't told you…"

Lin Feng briefly recounted the kidnapping incident to Liang Shishi.

Liang Shishi was stunned after hearing it, then pulled open Lin Feng's collar to look.

Sure enough, there was a scar larger than a fingertip.

It still bore the marks of sutures.

Qi Yao may be dexterous, but she's used to sewing corpses, so…

The originally small wound was torn apart by Qi Yao until it resembled a through-and-through bullet wound.

Liang Shishi's eyes reddened, and she hammered Lin Feng hard, scolding, "For something this big, you didn't take the initiative to tell me; you don't treat me like family, do you?"

"I just didn't want you to worry; I'm telling you now, aren't I?"

As soon as the words fell, Liang Shishi bit Lin Feng's shoulder.

Sss~

Lin Feng winced in pain and drew a deep breath.

She took a bite, and Liang Shishi wasn't going to let him off.

The shoulder's too hard; she'll try another spot…