Chapter 44 After the Brother-Sister Talk
Wei Xu wondered if he wasn't proactive enough. But he was a man, and if he did anything frivolous, Miss Lin would definitely be upset. So, it wasn't until the car pulled into his apartment complex and was blocked by a pile of broken bicycles that he suddenly realized Miss Lin was really going to take him home.
He and the others lived in a partitioned room in a three-bedroom apartment. In his room, there was a single bed right outside the door, and there wasn't even a window. The bathroom was shared by seven or eight people. The room faced north and had a musty smell. The public area was littered with garbage and cigarette butts. He absolutely couldn't let Miss Lin's eyes get dirty.
Almost as if by reflex, Wei Xu pushed the door open and jumped out of the car, said goodbye politely, stepped over the obstacle with his long legs, and left as if escaping.
The driver didn't dare comment. He felt Miss Lin had always been well-behaved, never saying or doing anything outrageous. He was just dropping her off home, like a normal friend. So why did the actor run so fast, like a startled animal? Was he afraid of being bullied by Miss Lin?
Don't you see Miss Lin's status? How many talented young men of equal status are rushing to ask about her, wanting to get close to her and ask for her hand in marriage? How could Miss Lin possibly be interested in a poor boy? There are so many handsome men, but unfortunately, Miss Lin is focused on her career.
The driver sighed, the young lady and the young master are indeed siblings. They love work more than anything else and have no time for love. It is unknown when they will get married.
When Lin Ruoyan returned home, she rarely saw Lin Ruxu getting off work on time.
The brother and sister, along with Lin Mengxi and the two elders of the Yu family, sat around the dining table and had a lively dinner together.
After waiting for the two elders of the Yu family to take Lin Mengxi back to the second floor, Lin Ruxu did not rush to work overtime. Instead, he stayed and sat with Lin Ruoyan, looking solemn.
Lin Ruoyan tried hard to recall the plot of the book, wondering what her brother wanted to talk to her about.
Lin Ruxu stared at his sister for a long time, not showing any guilt. He couldn't help but wonder if the news he heard was a lie. He decided to ask for clarification, so he softened his tone and asked, "Sister, did you invest 30 million in a film and television project just to promote Wei Xu?"
Lin Ruoyan had just secured the investment this morning and signed the contract and transferred the funds this afternoon, yet her brother knew about it so quickly? Perhaps her company only hired financial candidates recommended by the group, and if there were any large expenditures, she would probably let her brother know to prevent her from being scammed and wasting her money?
Her brother was only kind enough to protect her, and she wouldn't blame anyone involved for that.
It's only 30 million. What makes my brother angry is probably not the amount of money, but he is afraid that she will be deceived because she is too gullible.
Had her brother been scammed on some project before? If so, she would definitely want to hear his experience. She lowered her posture and answered truthfully, "He invested 30 million in a film and television project, but it wasn't for Wei Xu. Wei Xu was able to play the role because he has a good resume, and both Boss Dai and the director thought he was suitable."
"Are you really not fooled by that handsome guy's sweet words?" Although Lin Ruxu himself had never been cheated, he had heard of other rich second-generations being tricked into spending a lot of money by actresses under the guise of filming projects, but in the end, they lost both their money and their lives.
Lin Ruoyan looked at her brother's expression and recalled the plot in the book. She guessed that her brother might not have made a mistake himself, and was probably worried about her because he heard others mention similar things.
Indeed, at that time, when various industries and markets had just been liberalized, there was no shortage of scammers taking advantage of loopholes, and shell companies and honey traps were everywhere. However, their methods were all very low-brow, far inferior to the small loan companies of later generations.
In later times, with the internet and information technology advanced and surveillance pervasive throughout the country, committing crimes requires both technical expertise and acumen. In the era of the book, phone calls were still primarily fixed, real-name registration wasn't required for mobile phone numbers, and social security wasn't connected to the internet. Many people would simply change their identities across provinces and continue their old scams.
So she carefully chose her words to answer her brother's question, "I signed the contract for a specific purpose. I'm investing in a formal company run by Boss Dai. Boss Dai makes the business decisions. It's impossible for him not to care about his own company.
The director and screenwriter are both well-known and professionally trained. They'd been involved in this project before, but hadn't reached an agreement with several other companies because the price was too high. I've reviewed the project plan and it seems solid and well-prepared, ready to go at any time; the only thing missing is funding. I've also read the script, and it's quite good.
I also requested product placement during the discussion, asking them to contact the Lin Group for a product catalogue and integrate it into the plot. In short, I believe this investment will definitely be worthwhile.”
Dai Qiu is a man of good character and integrity. Lin Ruxu only accepted Dai Qiu's recommendation of a male actor to attend the charity reception and arrange a romantic encounter with her sister.
What girl doesn't like a handsome guy? If a girl doesn't lack money, wouldn't it be nice if her future brother-in-law is obedient and well-behaved and works in the arts?
However, Lin Ruxu still had a lingering fear in his mind over his sister's previous high-priced land purchase. He'd privately inquired and learned that the base price was 40 million yuan, while other companies had estimated the highest price at 60 million yuan. His sister had actually paid 80 million yuan for the land. While she had earned the respect and favor of the CY District Party Committee leaders, would she lose money in the future?
Well, at least with his sister's generous investment, the Lin Group is now quite successful in the CY District. Projects that were previously unsuccessful are now actively approaching him. This kind of invisible wealth and connections cannot be measured in tens of millions.
So, with a 30 million yuan investment in a film, at least you can incorporate a lot of soft and hard advertising into it. Simply finding TV stations to run ads would cost hundreds of millions. Once the film is made, it's screened in major theaters, and then you find ways to get it on major TV stations a few more times, with continuous advertising, that feels good. His sister said it wouldn't be a loss, so he believed her for once.
Lin Ruxu figured it all out, and her concerns turned to her sister's love life. She asked, "Do you like Wei Xu?"
Lin Ruoyan immediately understood Lin Ruxu's focus and said firmly, "We can be ordinary friends. He is a dedicated and good actor. As for other things, there is no need to mention them."
Lin Ruxu was stunned. If he wasn't looking for a romantic partner and was simply investing because she was a good actor, then it definitely wasn't an impulsive investment. It must be because the project was truly good. He then put the project aside and didn't mention it again.
"So what kind does my sister like?"
If her brother had asked her this before, Lin Ruoyan would probably have struggled with how to answer to satisfy him. But now she asked back directly, "Brother, what kind of girls do you like?"
Lin Ruxu was always busy with work, and he had never really thought about what kind of girl he liked. He didn't feel anything towards the girls he met. After all, he once had a sister as outstanding as Li Yiqi. He used to compare her with other women from time to time, and always felt that other women were either not smart enough or only cared about his money.
When his parents were alive, he was too young to worry. After they passed away, he was too busy to think about it and kept avoiding it. Now, at the age of 30, his relatives and friends are all concerned about his lifelong event, forcing him to face this issue.
He knew his sister truly cared about him. Others didn't dare to mention it, but she never shied away from it. It felt good to have family around!
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