Chapter 257: Did she steal your man?
Jingyunju is the top private club in Baiyun City.
Although it looks ordinary from the outside and seems to be no different from other ancient buildings on Changshou Street, once you walk inside you will find that it is actually a completely different world inside.
The unique luxury of antique Chinese style is displayed here to the fullest.
The glazed lamps, the jade bead curtains, and even the screens are all made of the finest huanghuali wood.
Huanghuali is not cheap even now, and in twenty years it can be sold for 20,000 yuan per catty.
The screen in front of Lu Yiming is estimated to weigh at least several hundred kilograms. Even if its artistic value is not taken into account, it would be worth seven or eight million if sold by kilogram alone.
Lu Yiming looked around, his curious eyes casually wandering over some exquisitely crafted objects, making no effort to hide the fact that he had never been here before.
"Amazing! It really is a place of great wealth. I didn't expect that there is such a Feng Shui treasure land hidden in the bustling city. I have learned a lot today."
Lin Shuyi couldn't help but tease Lu Yiming for his "unworldly" look, "I thought you knew everything and could do everything. This is your first time in a place like this, right? How about I be your recommender and register as a member of Jingyunju? They have quite loose requirements for membership here. You just need to have assets of more than 10 million. The annual membership fee is less than 20,000, which is very cost-effective."
Although Lu Yiming's current net worth has reached the billion level, he knows very well that all of this was gained by taking advantage of his rebirth. For the natives of this era, without background or connections, ordinary people want to have tens of millions of assets, unless they are lucky. Otherwise, they can only rely on reincarnation to become "rich or noble".
In a sense, the wild multi-millionaires of this era are more valuable than him, a billionaire.
Although the environment here is very good, Lu Yiming has no interest in joining the club.
In a high-end club like this, everyone spends so much money to join, and the purpose is naturally not as simple as getting together to eat and drink, but to screen contacts through such a high-threshold club.
For rich people, even making friends has to be profitable.
Therefore, starting from the mid-1990s, various clubs have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. The most famous of them is the Chang'an Club. Those who can enter it are either rich or noble. They are basically big shots who can shake the regional economy with a stomp of their feet.
The most influential representatives in the Changan Club are Li Chaoren and Boss Huo.
In addition, there are various chambers of commerce, such as the Landlords Association in Hong Kong and the Qinshan Association in China, behind which stand a group of powerful figures with connections and influence.
In the traditional business field, the level of people you know represents the level of your business. The business circle and social circle of most wealthy people overlap.
But Lu Yiming is an "accident". His vision has long surpassed the current era, so the so-called connections are not necessary for him.
More importantly, if you join someone else's power, you have to be humble and modest. He is not interested in being someone else's follower, so he waved his hand and refused: "No, it's a waste of 20,000 yuan every year. Can't I use this money to eat, drink and have fun?"
Lin Shuyi couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Is this about 20,000 yuan? Let me tell you, I don't know how many people wanted me to guarantee their membership, but I didn't agree. Don't regret it."
Lu Yiming sneered at this. "What do I have to regret? Others dream of marrying into a wealthy family, but I am a wealthy family myself. If I wanted to play with this kind of thing, I would just build one myself. What's the big deal? I tell you, tigers always act alone. Only weak fish think of huddling together for warmth."
Lin Shuyi frowned and waved her fist: "You are so arrogant, you will easily get beaten, don't you know?"
Lu Yiming squinted at Lin Shuyi's white little fist and said, "Wait, a gentleman should talk, not fight."
Lin Shuyi smiled and said confidently, "Humph, I'm not a gentleman."
Just as Lin Shuyi was preparing to "show her skills", a silver bell-like laughter came floating in along with the intoxicating fragrance.
The laughter has arrived even before the people arrive.
"Shuyi, it's a rare visit for you, why didn't you tell me in advance?"
The visitor had a graceful figure and an enchanting posture, and her eyes and smile were full of charm.
Her ironed hair was slightly curled, and a lavender floral cheongsam was puffed up by her hot body. The high-end stockings outlined a perfect leg curve, and with a pair of patent leather high heels, everything was just right.
However, facing the visitor, Lin Shuyi's eyes were cold and her tone was indifferent: "Because I don't want to see you."
The radiant beauty heard Lin Shuyi say this, but she wanted to keep smiling. Instead, she covered her swollen breasts. I sighed pitifully: "Oh, it hurts to hear you say this. I think we were good friends who could talk about anything. Why did it become like this today?"
Lu Yiming has always been appreciative of beautiful women.
As soon as the woman came, he looked her up and down without hesitation, feasting his eyes.
As for the grievances between this woman and Lin Shuyi, Lu Yiming had no intention of interfering at all. He just stood aside and watched the show quietly.
However, after talking to Lin Shuyi for a few words, the woman turned her gaze to Lu Yiming and asked with a sweet smile, "Who is this handsome young man? I don't see him."
Then, without waiting for Lu Yiming to speak, she continued, "Hello, this is my business card. Since you are Shuyi's friend, why don't you come to Jingyunju and sit down when you are free?"
Lu Yiming took the business card and took a look at the name on it.
Tang Huan.
He calmly put the business card back into his pocket and said with a smile, "If a beautiful lady invites me, I must come often."
Tang Huan smiled and winked at him: "Then sister will wait for you here."
Lin Shuyi seemed to be annoyed with Tang Huan's flirting in front of her, and said to Lu Yiming in a cold voice: "You'd better be careful. Some flowers look beautiful, but they are actually full of poisonous thorns. If you get pricked by them, you will be in trouble."
Facing Lin Shuyi's sarcasm, Tang Huan was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled more charmingly: "It's more exciting to enjoy flowers with poisonous thorns. Maybe men like flowers with thorns."
The two of them were confronting each other, and there seemed to be sparks flashing in their eyes.
Lu Yiming guessed that there must be a story between these two women.
Before Lin Shuyi could continue speaking, Tang Huan turned around and left, twisting her slender waist: "You guys can chat slowly, I have something else to do, so I'll be away for a while."
Afterwards, she specifically said to Lu Yiming: "Handsome guy, remember to come often."
Lin Shuyi snorted heavily.
Seeing this, Lu Yiming couldn't help but tease, "Why do you explode as soon as you see her? Did she steal your man?"
Lin Shuyi glared at Lu Yiming unhappily: "What do you care!"
Lu Yiming said in surprise: "No way, is there really someone who can snatch a man from you? This big wave is something..."
Lin Shuyi was originally very angry, but when she heard Lu Yiming calling Tang Huan "big wave", her tense face could no longer hold back.
"Pfft... Can't you be more serious? How can you give someone a nickname right after meeting them... She didn't steal my man."
Lu Yiming was full of curiosity: "There are probably not many people in Baiyun City who dare to go against you and still be able to breathe, right? This big wave has a great background."
After hearing what Lu Yiming said, Lin Shuyi immediately retorted: "Look at what you said, what do you mean by 'dare to go against me and still breathe'? Do you think I'm a female devil who kills without blinking an eye? Besides, the Lin family is . The water here is very deep. Who knows how many big fish are hiding under the water?"
Lu Yiming agreed with Lin Shuyi's statement.
Some people cannot bear to see their money in public, so they naturally dare not put it on the table.
What's more, Xia State has its own national conditions. The so-called capital power will be reduced to ashes in minutes under the iron fist.
Otherwise, how did the pig-killing list in the previous life come about?
As long as your money comes in an illegal and unclear way, even if you are rich for a while, you will eventually end up in front of the guillotine. When the time comes, you will be killed or cut into pieces, and you can only leave it to fate.
Lin Shuyi continued, "She is a famous socialite in the upper class of Baiyun City. Jingyunju is not her property, but she is currently managing it. She herself is nothing, but behind her stands a very capable man."
When mentioning "men", Lin Shuyi's face was full of gritted teeth, and it was obvious that there was another story behind this.
Lu Yiming suddenly realized, "I understand. You are the one who was abandoned after being seduced, right?"
Lin Shuyi was immediately furious: "You can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth! If you keep talking nonsense, I will sew your mouth shut!"
Seeing that Lin Shuyi was really angry, Lu Yiming immediately raised his hands in surrender and decisively admitted his mistake: "Okay, okay, if you don't want to say it, then don't say it. Why are you so angry? Women tend to get wrinkles when they get angry too much."
However, the smiling look on his face did not seem to Lin Shuyi to mean that he was seriously repenting.
As they were talking, Ge Youcai brought Ge Deqiu and the two of them walked into Jingyunju.
Ge Youcai saw Lin Shuyi from a distance and could not wait to quicken his pace and walk over: "Boss Lin, nice to meet you! I have heard of your great name for a long time and always wanted to learn from you and the way of business, but I have never met you. Now I can finally get what I want."
Facing Ge Youcai who was obviously overly enthusiastic, Lin Shuyi, who was previously sulking, immediately changed her expression, with an elegant and calm smile on her face, and responded generously and appropriately: "Boss Ge, you are too polite. We are all in the same industry, and we can learn from each other."
Ge Youcai said timidly, "I am a small business owner. I dare not compare myself with Mr. Lin. The Bi Hai Long Ting project of Jingwan Group has been a great success and has become a benchmark in the industry. We at Jingli Real Estate are still far behind. I hope Mr. Lin can give me some advice and point me in the right direction."
It’s not that Ge Youcai is a coward, but the real estate industry is all about capital, scale and connections.
Although Jingwan Group is only a hundred times larger than Lean Real Estate, in fact, the former is ten thousand times stronger than the latter. Considering the network of connections behind the Lin family, it would be a piece of cake for Lin Shuyi to crush Lean Real Estate.
On the other hand, if Ge Youcai could curry favor with Lin Shuyi, he might have the opportunity to take over some projects that the Jingwan Group "left over" or "looked down upon". Even if he had to resell them or outsource them, he could still make a lot of money.
If you have something to desire, you will naturally not be able to stand up straight.
After Ge Youcai complimented him, he pulled Ge Deqiu to his side and introduced him to Lin Shuyi enthusiastically: "This is my son Ge Deqiu. Ah Qiu, this is Mr. Lin from Jingwan Group. Hurry up and say hello."
Ge Deqiu looked at the beautiful Lin Shuyi, but did not dare to have any improper thoughts.
It was because he knew in his heart that if Lin Shuyi wanted to kill him, it would be as easy as crushing an ant. Although he was very conceited, he was not an idiot.
"Hello, Mr. Lin."
After saying hello, the father and son noticed Lu Yiming next to Lin Shuyi. Lin Shuyi was so dazzling that their eyes had never left Lin Shuyi since they entered the door.
Ge Youcai looked at Lu Yiming curiously for several times, and couldn't help showing a puzzled look: "Boss Lin, who is this..."
Before he finished speaking, Lu Yiming had already stepped forward and grabbed his hands and held them tightly. Then he said excitedly, "Boss Ge, I have heard of you for a long time. You are a senior in the business world. Is it okay for me to call you Brother Ge?"
Ge Youcai, who hadn't reacted yet, was completely confused when he heard it.
Lin Shuyi didn't know what Lu Yiming was up to, so she just followed the instructions and said, "This is Mr. Lu Yiming, the founder of Hong Kong Future Capital. Don't be fooled by his young age. He started from scratch with his own ability. Now his net worth exceeds 1 billion. He is a true billionaire."
Although Lin Shuyi's words were concise, Ge Youcai did not dare to question them at all. Moreover, the kidnapping case had caused a sensation in the city. In fact, the story about Lu Yiming had been circulating in the circle, but not many people believed it at the time.
Now that Lin Shuyi is personally supporting Lu Yiming, how could Ge Youcai still have any doubts?
He responded to Lu Yiming with the same enthusiasm, saying, "I didn't expect Mr. Lu to be so talented at such a young age. I was wondering why I had a vague feeling of good fortune when I came in just now, and I didn't expect it to be Mr. Lu. It is really a great honor for me, Ge, to meet such a talented person like you today."
Lu Yiming laughed out loud: "No, no, I don't have enough experience. I still need to learn a lot from business veterans like you."
Ge Youcai patted his chest and promised generously: "Haha, Brother Lu is so polite. I am a few years older than you. Thank you for thinking highly of me and calling me brother. If there is anything in the future, as long as I can help, I will never refuse!"
Listening to the conversation between the two becoming more and more "corny", they were just about to burn yellow paper and cut off a chicken head to become sworn brothers on the spot. Lin Shuyi was speechless and had no idea what Lu Yiming was up to today.
In fact, despite the fact that the two of them were chatting enthusiastically, Lu Yiming was completely disdainful of Ge Youcai's promises. In his previous life, he had seen many adults' intrigues and deceptions, and anyone who believed such polite words would be an idiot.
If something really happened to Ge Youcai, I guess Ge Youcai would just use a set of three-level skills to get rid of the person.
Today, not only did he get to know Lin Shuyi, but he also got to know Lu Yiming, the legendary "super upstart". Only then did Ge You feel that he had made the right decision. He quickly said to Ge Deqiu, "Ah Qiu, come over and say hello to Mr. Lu."
