Chapter 1147: Chapter 1148 The Unwelcome True Daughter 91
Zhang Yu was genuinely surprised when she received another message from Song Ziming.
Over the years, Song Ziming would only send messages around the New Year, and those were clearly mass messages.
Now, suddenly receiving his greeting message, Zhang Yu’s first reaction was shock: is this guy about to become a dad? Is he sending mass messages out of excitement?
Zhang Yu thought for a moment and sent a very simple reply.
After sending the message, Song Ziming was also very nervous. He had gone to see the old man yesterday, who, after hearing his description, initially wanted to scold him but then decided to let it slide.
The old man essentially said that if Song Ziming wanted Zhang Yu to help him get rich, he needed to be thick-skinned.
Look at Fu Jie back then; he also went to find Zhang Yu, and they ended up collaborating and investing in many projects together.
In contrast, even though Song Ziming’s relationship with Zhang Yu wasn’t bad back then—quite good actually—he still fell behind.
Forget about the relationship being lukewarm; it had gone straight into the freezer.
He was still envious and jealous of Zhang Yu’s money-making ability, hoping to go into business together.
Even though Zhang Yu hadn’t given any response, Song Ziming could only endure and kept reminding himself not to get angry but to hold on.
After thinking for a while, Song Ziming thought he could ask Fu Jie.
Fu Jie was also quite surprised to receive a call from Song Ziming, sensing that there was definitely an ulterior motive.
Recalling how Song Ziming had been close to investors recently, Fu Jie thought of a possibility.
It seemed quite in line with Song Ziming’s character—needing someone at a certain time to please you.
After some turning and tossing, Fu Jie could roughly guess that Song Ziming wanted to mend his relationship with Zhang Yu and then invest together.
Listening to Song Ziming’s thoughts, Fu Jie wanted to say that Zhang Yu taking such a risk on someone like him was the real issue.
But he didn’t say it out loud, just chatted for a bit, and then called Zhang Yu.
Of course, Song Ziming knew Fu Jie was probing, and he intentionally leaked some information; otherwise, with his tight lips, it definitely wouldn’t have been exposed.
Upon answering Fu Jie’s call, Zhang Yu finally understood Song Ziming’s intentions.
Zhang Yu rolled her eyes unapologetically: People online summarized it, saying his investments don’t do well, yet he still wants more.
Zhang Yu: I think he’d be better off buying a shop or an apartment, collecting rent, or simply buying shares of mature companies.
Zhang Yu thought that stable dividends would be better, even if there were fluctuations, at least it wouldn’t result in huge losses.
Fu Jie: Do you think his personality can handle that?
Fu Jie also chuckled bitterly: Right now, he just wants to outdo me in everything.
Outdo Fu Jie? Zhang Yule laughed: Does he know your net worth? He wouldn’t just know about your shares in the new energy company and some property investments, right?
Zhang Yu knew that Fu Jie’s tight lips meant he wouldn’t reveal his investments, even to Song Ziming, fearing the Fu Family’s reaction.
Fu Jie: He didn’t know before, but as you know, the investment circle is small, and someone told him about our joint investments.
Fu Jie: So, he confirmed it with me and envied me immensely.
Alright, if it’s leaked from the investment circle, Zhang Yu didn’t find it strange.
The circle is small, and despite any efforts to cover it up, it would be exposed sooner or later.
Zhang Yu: I can already guess that you’ll be busy in the future; he’s definitely going to keep an eye on you.
Fu Jie felt a headache coming on: Sigh, I’m truly at a loss. He absolutely mustn’t know or join our investments.
Fu Jie knew that each investment required extensive research.
Zhang Yu would research on his end, and Fu Jie wouldn’t lag behind, collaborating closely with Zhang Yu.
Each investment wasn’t just putting money in; the time cost and other factors were not small numbers.
Of course, Zhang Yu knew that and thought for a moment: I should tell him directly.
If possible, Zhang Yu didn’t want to be too blunt, as they both cared about their image.
But Song Ziming really wasn’t your average stubborn person; if the truth wasn’t told, he’d never be easily convinced.
Zhang Yu pondered for a long time and decided—no matter what, couldn’t go against money.
Song Ziming waited for a long time and didn’t get a call from Zhang Yu. He wondered if Fu Jie was busy or just hadn’t mentioned it to Zhang Yu.
This left Song Ziming anxious, unsure of what to do next.
Right when he was troubled, Zhang Yu’s call finally came in.
Seeing Zhang Yu’s name flashing on the phone screen, Song Ziming almost cried with relief.
Thank heavens, a call at last. Song Ziming quickly adjusted himself, not wanting to let Zhang Yu see any weakness.
Zhang Yu was straightforward: I heard you were looking for me about investment matters.
Still as direct as ever, Song Ziming’s heartbeat quickened, knowing the result would come swiftly, and he softly acknowledged: I want to earn more money.
Zhang Yu: I understand your thinking; you want to earn more, but I can’t take you along.
Hearing this, Song Ziming got anxious: Why can’t you take me along you took Fu Jie?
Recalling Zhang Yu’s investment rules: I can follow your requirements, absolutely no objections.
Zhang Yu: It’s not about that—it’s just, how do I put it, I feel like you’re a jinx; your investments don’t go well.
Zhang Yu: Think about your investment projects; how much have you lost? Did you make any profit from your vineyard?
Zhang Yu: You sold your orchard, and then the price started soaring right after.
Zhang Yu: All these prove one thing—you’re just not very lucky.
Song Ziming had thought of many reasons why Zhang Yu might not want to take him along, but he never expected this to be the reason.
Sometimes, Song Ziming wondered if the rumors outside were spread by Zhang Yu.
But then again, it didn’t seem like something Zhang Yu would do; there’s no need for it.
Hearing Zhang Yu say this, Song Ziming felt really uncomfortable: How am I unlucky? If I weren’t capable, could I have succeeded in starting a business?
Zhang Yu sighed: Yes, you succeeded because you caught the right trend.
Zhang Yu: If you don’t want to hear what I have to say, then don’t even think about investing alongside me.
Zhang Yu: I’m also responsible for a lot of people; if there are too many failed investments, I won’t be able to pay salaries.
Zhang Yu sincerely: You’re the big boss with an IT company to fall back on, but what do I have?
Zhang Yu: I truly have nothing; I can only rely on investments to get by.
No matter what Song Ziming said, Zhang Yu wouldn’t budge.
This really irritated Song Ziming: So why do you take Fu Jie along?
Song Ziming: Do you have a thing for him?
Zhang Yule laughed: I took him because, even though some projects lost money, there were still many thriving ones.