Click...

Just as Chu Fang and Ma Junjie were having lunch, a sound came from the door.

Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see Chu Yi and Zhou Qiong, followed by several other girls of similar age in school uniforms, all in the prime of their youth.

"Brother~~~" Chu Yi was stunned for a moment, then quickly ran in and hugged Chu Fang's shoulders, "Why are you back?"

"I took a nap." He pried open his younger sister's grasp. "Why are you two back? Didn't you have class today?"

"Oh dear, it's Friday."

"They give us a day off at noon?"

Chu Yi pouted: "You didn't read any of the messages in the school's parent group. The school is having its tenth anniversary, so we got an extra half-day off."

Chu Fang nodded.

He joined the parents' group, but it was always on "Do Not Disturb" mode and he couldn't be bothered to look at it. The messages in the group were all over the place: some were trying to curry favor with the teachers, some were offering suggestions to the school, and some were concerned about their children... The "madness" of parents of senior high school students was fully displayed in the group.

"Hello, Brother Chu Fang."

"Hello, hello..."

The girls behind him were his two younger sisters' classmates. They greeted him as they saw him, and Chu Fang nodded.

They wanted to cook a few more dishes, but since they had already bought lunch, they gave up on that idea.

After lunch, Chu Fang gestured to Chu Yi to wash the dishes, and then he and Ma Junjie left the house. The former rolled his eyes and said, "He's a womanizer!"

A female classmate looked away and patted Chu Yi on the shoulder: "Hiss... ...that's your brother. No wonder he always talks about you. I really have the urge to be your sister-in-law."

“Exactly, it’s an impulse from the bottom of my heart.” Another girl teased, staring at the direction Chu Fang disappeared in, her eyes sparkling, looking like a lovesick girl. “Handsome, rich, good-looking, and a great cook, he’s practically the perfect man.”

Chu Yi smirked: "Get lost!"

While tidying up the kitchen waste, Zhou Qiong said softly, "Brother Chu Fang has a girlfriend."

"Ah, what a pity..."

"It's alright, as long as you swing the hoe well, no city wall is too tough to dig down!"

"You're such a little bitch."

"Likewise, you little beaker."

“... ..."

Ma Junjie had work in the afternoon, so Chu Fang saw him off at the entrance of the residential compound. They hailed a taxi outside the compound and waited together. Ma Junjie said softly, "I'm sorry for what happened last night. I'm sorry to have bothered you."

"It's nothing." Chu Fang waved his hand. "So, what are your plans next?"

"..." Ma Junjie pondered for a moment and replied, "I'll think of another way. There are always more solutions than problems."

“Yateng is beyond saving. Do you think other investors or banks are fools?” He put his hands in his pockets. “I sent your investment report to my company manager. After analysis, he said it has some feasibility. If you really want me to invest, prepare a more detailed report that includes the overall situation of Yateng.”

Upon hearing this, Ma Junjie frowned slightly: "Why?"

Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?

"lie."

“There’s profit to be made,” Chu Fang replied. “Although Yatengyige is a mess, investing money and stirring things up might just yield some financial results. For a businessman, there’s a reason to invest if there’s profit.”

"And what about the truth?"

"Do you really want to hear it? I'm afraid I'll hurt you." Before the other person could decide whether they wanted to hear it or not, Chu Fang continued, "Zhong Tingyue opened a studio and has dedicated her life to the design industry. I think she'll need Yateng Yige sometime in the future, so I'm making some preparations early so I can help her if she encounters any problems."

“Investing in Yateng Yige is like buying insurance for Zhong Tingyue, and also buying myself a toy.”

"... ..." Ma Junjie looked away, a bitter smile on his face. "I still prefer your lies."

"Hypocritical!" Chu Fang rolled his eyes. "Then will you accept the investment?"

He didn't make a final decision immediately, but instead asked Ma Junjie for his opinion first.

Ma Junjie took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and said in a calm tone, "Of course, if someone is willing to invest in Yatenyige, I am very willing."

"Alright then." Upon hearing this, Chu Fang said, "Go back and prepare another report, detailing the company's situation, and send it to my email. We'll talk about it then."

Ma Junjie nodded.

A short while later, the car arrived. Ma Junjie got in, waved to Chu Fang, and then left. The latter stood there with his hands in his pockets, looking in the direction Chu Fang had left. After a moment, he walked towards the community garage, drove his Cadillac, and left the community.

Ma Junjie looked at the most prosperous area of ​​Shanghai, where luxury cars were everywhere, luxury goods were piled up, and everyone was dressed like an elite. Even the air was filled with the smell of money. The prosperity of this place was unimaginable to ordinary people who worked in factories and earned only a few dollars an hour.

"Phew..." He let out a breath, feeling very disappointed. "It really doesn't feel good to be helped by a love rival."

But he quickly rallied, as if encouraging himself: "This is the first time, and there will be no next time."

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