Chapter 498: Chapter 498: First Investment in Life (Second Update)
The next day, the newspapers reported the murder of Sotu, the old prince behind the scenes of controlling the ten major families and the disappearance of a hundred women, and the city police department issued a wanted notice for the masked man in black who killed Sotu.
This naturally became the most talked-about news in the streets and alleys of Shencheng.
Of course, for someone like Sotu, a demon, the citizens were all eager to celebrate his death.
That morning, a military jeep arrived at the Zheng family villa.
From the car got out a beautiful female soldier, wearing a military uniform skirt with her long hair tied into a ponytail.
She was Li Ying, Secretary Chen Biao’s female secretary, here to see Lin Fei.
The Zheng family’s butler, upon learning that she was sent by Commander Chen, promptly and respectfully led her into the Zheng family villa’s living room.
Li Ying sat in the living room for a short time before the butler brought Lin Fei over.
“Secretary Li.” As soon as Lin Fei saw the elegant and beautiful Li Ying sitting on the sofa, he recognized her as Chen Biao’s secretary.
The day Lin Fei went to Chen Biao’s office, it was this beautiful Secretary Li who served him tea.
Li Ying smiled warmly and nodded at Lin Fei.
After sitting down on the sofa, Lin Fei said to Li Ying, “Secretary Li, you’re here to see me this time; could it be that Commander Chen has another secret mission for me?”
Li Ying said, “Commander Chen sent me to find you; indeed, there is something, though it’s not to assign you a task but to give you benefits.”
“Benefits?” Lin Fei was very skeptical—Commander Chen is this generous?
Li Ying opened the briefcase placed beside her, took out a bank card, and put it on the table in front of Lin Fei, saying, “This is the bank card Commander Chen asked me to give you.”
“Commander Chen once told you that upon eliminating the old prince’s power and capturing him, seventy percent of the old prince’s illicit goods and funds will be confiscated, with the remaining thirty percent as a reward for your credit.”
At this point, Li Ying pointed to the bank card on the table and said, “This is your thirty percent reward.”
Lin Fei asked, “How much is it?”
Li Ying said, “A total of 35 billion yuan of the old prince Sotu’s illicit goods and funds were seized; this card contains 11 billion yuan.”
11 billion, what kind of concept is that?
Although not as wealthy as the richest in Shencheng, the Zheng family, it is comparable to other big families.
This instantly propelled Lin Fei to the status of a billionaire tycoon.
Even though he anticipated the old prince’s amassed wealth to be astounding, amassing a billion suddenly still shocked Lin Fei a little.
“Don’t worry, this money is rightfully yours, and there will be no issues,” Li Ying said with a smile.
Lin Fei, of course, knew there would be no problems.
But then he thought, he already has nearly a billion on him, and taking an additional over a hundred billion from military rewards seems wasteful.
If the yuan is not invested, should he wait for it to depreciate?
Therefore, Lin Fei decided to invest the 11 billion yuan.
So, Lin Fei said to Li Ying, “Secretary Li, could you give this bank card to Commander Chen on my behalf and say I want to invest and fully entrust Commander Chen to handle the investment for me?”
Given Chen Biao’s status and position, Lin Fei wouldn’t have any concerns even if he placed 100 billion with him.
Of course, due to Chen Biao’s special status, he would naturally not accept such a huge sum from Lin Fei, but Commander Chen can’t refuse to help Lin Fei find investment projects.
Chen Biao, he believed, still had enough contacts.
Secretary Li quickly stated solemnly, “Lin Fei, I cannot make this decision; I will call Commander Chen.”
With that said, Li Ying took out her cell phone and dialed Chen Biao’s number.
Once connected, Li Ying explained the matter of Lin Fei wanting to hand over 11 billion to Commander Chen, entrusting him with the investment.
“Secretary Li, give the phone to Lin Fei, I’ll talk to him,” came Chen Biao’s voice over the phone.
Li Ying agreed and handed the phone to Lin Fei, saying, “Commander Chen has something to tell you.”
Lin Fei took the phone with a smile on his face and said, “Uncle Biao, Secretary Li has already told you I want you to help me invest; what do you think?”
“Lin Fei, are you trying to get me demoted? Giving me a hundred billion, if someone accuses me of embezzlement—even if I had ten lives, they wouldn’t be enough for a firing squad; this is absolutely not possible.” Chen Biao was very stern on the phone, criticizing Lin Fei.
It was within Lin Fei’s expectations that Chen Biao would refuse, but Lin Fei wouldn’t give up so easily, saying, “Then, Uncle Biao, even if you won’t help me invest, you’d at least help me think of an investment project?
If you won’t help with this, then don’t come to me for help in the future.”
Over the phone, Chen Biao sighed helplessly, “You rascal, it looks like if I don’t help you, I won’t be able to ask you for favors in the future. Alright, alright, just coincidentally, Baoli Real Estate’s president is in my office, seeking advice on real estate funding shortages.
Although Baoli is a military enterprise, the national policy is now to accelerate the integration of military and civilian sectors, encouraging private enterprises to invest in military enterprises. If you want to invest, this is indeed a good opportunity.
If you’re willing to invest 10 billion in Baoli Real Estate, then come to my office.”
Lin Fei was quite familiar with Baoli Group, a large military group that, although a military enterprise, has expanded into multiple fields, including real estate, mining, culture, and art.
And since it was recommended by Chen Biao, Lin Fei, of course, had no worries.
“Uncle Biao, I’ll head over with Secretary Li now,” Lin Fei said into the phone.
“Mm, I’ll wait here in the office with President Yang,” Chen Biao said over the phone.
Lin Fei hung up the phone, returned it to Secretary Li, and said, “Secretary Li, I’ll go with you to see Commander Chen now.”
Li Ying nodded.
The two walked out of the villa and got into the Jeep.
Li Ying drove the Jeep away from the Zheng family villa.
Seeing Lin Fei get into a female soldier’s Jeep and leave the Zheng family, Yuan Yuxi, Qin Zimo, Wang Yixin, Xiao Xiao, Liu Wei, and Su Xiaoyue felt a bit worried: Who is this female soldier?
Where is Lin Fei going with her?
Shencheng military base, commander’s office.
“Lin Fei, this is President Yang of Baoli Group,” Chen Biao indicated the neatly dressed, distinguished-looking old gentleman in his fifties, introducing him to Lin Fei.
“President Yang, this is Lin Fei, the greatest contributor in helping the military and police eradicate the old prince’s power, and also the South China Military King.”
President Yang and Lin Fei simultaneously extended their hands and shook hands: “Hello, President Yang!”
“Hello, Lin Fei!”
Then, President Yang said to Lin Fei, “Commander Chen already told me about your heroic deeds—truly a hero among the young!”
“You flatter me, President Yang,” Lin Fei responded modestly.
“Lin Fei, Commander Chen said you are willing to invest in our Baoli Real Estate, with the investment exceeding a hundred billion—is it truly decided?” President Yang asked Lin Fei earnestly.
Lin Fei nodded, “I’ve already decided; since it was recommended by Commander Chen, I trust he wouldn’t mislead me.”
Both President Yang and Chen Biao laughed.
Chen Biao laughed and said, “Seems like if there are issues with this investment, this kid will come after me.”
President Yang also laughed, “Rest assured, Commander Chen, our Baoli isn’t one of those unethical companies; we wouldn’t do such harmful things.”
Then, President Yang made a phone call, “Secretary Liu, bring in the investment contract.”
President Yang hung up the phone, and in a short while, a female secretary brought in two documents—the investment and cooperation agreement between Lin Fei and Baoli Real Estate.
With Chen Biao witnessing, President Yang and Lin Fei signed the investment cooperation agreement.
According to the agreement, by investing a hundred billion in Baoli Group, Lin Fei became the third-largest shareholder and a board member of Shencheng’s Baoli Real Estate.
Thus, Lin Fei completed his first significant investment in his life.