Chapter 647: I Buy a Stake

"Huh?" Zhang Hu was stunned. He looked at Chen Yu blankly, not understanding what Chen Yu meant by this.

"It means I put up the money to buy a stake, we expand the scale, and besides the club, we can also do some other businesses." Chen Yu smiled. "What do you think?"

"That works, but Xiaoyu, this isn't as simple as you think; it requires massive capital." Zhang Hu looked at Chen Yu, puzzled.

"Don't worry about the capital. Besides, I have people I know here, and I can open up channels in every aspect. It just depends on whether you want to do it, Cousin. If you do, I'll invest one hundred million here first, and then I'll find Huang Shaoming and the others to buy in," Chen Yu said.

"One hundred million? Do you know how much money one hundred million is if you laid it out on the ground? Huzi, your cousin is really good at bragging. Does he really think money is just a number?" Before Zhang Hu could finish, Li Lu, who was to the side, spoke up in a sarcastic tone.

Without a word, Chen Yu took out a check, wrote down the figure of one hundred million, and handed it to Zhang Hu.

Looking at this VIP-level check from a certain bank, Zhang Hu was dumbfounded. Moreover, it was signed with Chen Yu's name. Could this check really be cashed for one hundred million?

"Heh, you say there's one hundred million just by holding a scrap of paper? Have you ever seen a check? My best friend has a listed company, and their checks don't look like this," Li Lu sneered.

"Ordinary checks and VIP checks are naturally different. There is an official bank phone number on it, and someone is on duty twenty-four hours a day. If you need the money now, the bank will bring it to you right now," Chen Yu said calmly. "If you don't believe me, Sister-in-law, just call and try, or give me the account number, and I'll have the money transferred directly to Cousin's account."

"Brag, keep bragging. Huzi, give him your account number and let him transfer it right now. I don't believe it," Li Lu said disdainfully.

Seeing Li Lu's demeanor, Zhang Hu couldn't help but feel a bit angry. Although he didn't believe Chen Yu could transfer one hundred million at once, thinking about Chen Yu's current capabilities and connections, he felt his cousin was still reliable.

He took out his account number and gave it to Chen Yu. Chen Yu took out his phone, called the bank, and transferred one hundred million to Zhang Hu's account.

"Heh, how long until the money arrives? Don't tell me it's within three business days; everything now is real-time arrival." Li Lu snatched the phone from Zhang Hu and stared at the notifications.

As soon as she finished speaking, *ding*, a text message arrived. It was the bank's remittance arrival notification. Looking at the string of zeros, she couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

"It... it really arrived?" Zhang Hu was also taken aback. He couldn't help but look at Chen Yu with a complex expression. Is this still his cousin? He could transfer one hundred million with a single phone call?

"Of course it's real. Cousin, think about what you want to do, and we'll discuss it later," Chen Yu smiled.

"Alright, Xiaoyu, I'll organize a plan for you later, and we'll go all out." Zhang Hu gritted his teeth. He could see that this was an opportunity. If he grasped this opportunity well, he would truly soar into the sky in the future.

"It's just one hundred million. My best friend's boyfriend's family runs a company, a listed company with a market value of over ten billion," Li Lu was stunned for a long time, but finally spoke in a condescending tone. "However, since you can take out one hundred million, you are qualified for me to look at you with a bit more respect."

"Lulu, what are you saying?" Zhang Hu was truly angry. "Xiaoyu is my cousin, and he is no ordinary person. Don't say any more."

"What, did I say something wrong? Of all your relatives, he's the only one who looks decent. What kind of people haven't I seen while following my best friend? You think you're rich just because of one hundred million?" Li Lu said angrily. "The people I associate with are all rich."

"Your best friend's boyfriend's family company has a market value of over ten billion, but what does that have to do with you? If she lives in a villa, will she give you one? If she buys a designer bag, will she buy one for you too?"

"She uses high-end cosmetics, rides in luxury cars, and goes out with bodyguards protecting her, but what does that have to do with you? No matter how successful or rich others are, it's their business. What does it have to do with you?"

"What did you say?" Li Lu shrieked. Chen Yu's words struck her where it hurt.

"What do you do yourself? What is your monthly salary? You don't even put one hundred million in your eyes—does your family own a mine?" Chen Yu continued to press her.

"Zhang Hu, look at how excessive your cousin is—aren't you going to do anything about it?" Unable to win the argument against Chen Yu, Li Lu yelled at Zhang Hu.

"What Xiaoyu said isn't wrong, either." Zhang Hu was somewhat dismissive, and for once, he retorted to her: "Lulu, one has to be pragmatic, right? Your dad drives a taxi, and your mom works as a part-time cleaner. How is it that in your eyes, this one hundred million seems like pocket change?"

"You, what do you mean by that?" Li Lu was almost about to explode. She shrieked, "I'm doing you the honor by being with you, Zhang Hu. If you leave me, can you find someone prettier than me?"

"First of all, you are only living comfortably now because of me. Your bags, cosmetics, and the high-end places you frequent are all supported by me. If you are still going to have this look of looking down on me, then I will have to reconsider our relationship," Zhang Hu said, as if he had suddenly realized something.

"You, you... Zhang Hu, you've got guts. Let's see how this plays out." Li Lu stomped her foot in anger, turned around, and left.

"Xiaoyu, don't be angry, she's just like that." Zhang Hu sighed, his face full of helplessness.

"I'm not angry, but what about you—aren't you going to go coax her?" Chen Yu glanced at Zhang Hu.

"Coax her? I'm tired too. Let her be. Actually, I've known for a while that a person like her isn't suitable to be a wife. I just liked her and wanted to try to change her," Zhang Hu said helplessly. "But I was wrong. If I can't change her, then let's break up."

Chen Yu patted his shoulder and smiled. "It's best that you see clearly, Brother. I was just afraid you'd get trapped. Girls these days aren't that simple; it's more important to find someone suitable for yourself."

"Yeah, I know. Thank you, Xiaoyu. Is this money really for investment?" Zhang Hu asked.

"Haha, of course it's real. Later, I'll make an appointment with Huang Shaoming; having him buy a stake will save a lot of trouble," Chen Yu smiled.

"That's good. From now on, I'll work hard with you." Zhang Hu rubbed his hands together.

"Brother Yu, are you in Shengjing?" As soon as Chen Yu left, Gu Ping's call came through.

"Yes, I just arrived in Shengjing. I haven't had a chance to contact you yet," Chen Yu smiled.

"Where are you? I'll come pick you up. I want to have a few drinks with you." Gu Ping's tone carried a thick sense of depression.

"Haha, alright. I'll send you a location," Chen Yu smiled and sent a location directly to Gu Ping.

Half an hour later, Gu Ping drove over in a military off-road vehicle.

The two found a street stall, sat down, and ordered several large mugs of beer.

"How is Elder Gu's health?" Chen Yu asked.

"He's fine. The old man has been mentioning you often lately," Gu Ping smiled.

"I'll go visit Elder Gu later. I just arrived in Shengjing and have some things to handle," Chen Yu smiled.

"Come, come, let's drink." Gu Ping picked up his mug of draft beer, toasted Chen Yu, and downed it in one gulp.