Chapter 491: Taking over Yan Family Garden
The public gambling fight between Lu Yiming and Peng Dingguo soon attracted a lot of attention in Zhonghai.
Whether Lu Yiming lost and had to pay one million, or Peng Dingguo lost and had to call him dad in public on a TV show, it would be very topical.
On that day, the "Financial Daily" was sold out at noon, and the newspaper had to print more copies urgently for distribution.
In all the major teahouses and restaurants, there was constant discussion about this bet, so much so that it was filled with noise.
"This is a father-son game. It's really exciting."
"I know this expert. Apart from the fact that his predictions are often contrary to reality, there is nothing wrong with him."
"Haha, what kind of expert? This must have pissed off the richest man. I'm looking forward to seeing him calling me dad on TV."
"I don't know who will win or lose. After all, he is an expert and has his own abilities. But it doesn't matter if the richest man loses. It's just one million."
"Tell me, who is more reliable, the richest man or the expert?"
"He must be the richest man. People have already said that. You can't even make much money, and you still say you understand economic laws? Isn't this bullshit?"
"I think so. He must be an expert. Many rich people these days haven't even finished elementary school. How much knowledge can they have? In terms of knowledge and theoretical mastery, even the richest man can't compare to an expert."
"To be honest, I think experts are more reliable."
Such arguments often occur. A few good friends may argue over this issue while drinking tea or even playing chess or taking a walk on the side of the road in the park.
It can be said that the popularity of this matter has reached its peak in Zhonghai.
In the stock market, many investors were also excited. They were fooled by experts to take over the stocks every day, so now they would not believe Peng Dingguo's nonsense and directly sided with Lu Yiming.
China Overseas, Stock Exchange.
Xu Dadan is from Northeast China. He originally worked in the mink fur business. However, after coming to Zhonghai, he found that selling mink fur was not as profitable as speculating in stocks.
So here, he brought a group of fellow Northeasterners who made a living in Zhonghai and gathered in a teahouse every day, calling on everyone to fight in , thinking that with unity, they could always make a fortune.
As a result, after a few years, he almost lost all his money and was slaughtered like a leek by the local dealers in Zhonghai.
After a series of blows, many people in the team have become discouraged and stayed away from the sad place of the stock market, and went back to their previous business.
But there are also many people who are unwilling to keep losing money and want to make back their money first .
That morning, everyone gathered in the teahouse as usual to discuss how to turn the situation around.
Someone noticed that one of the seats for eight people was missing, and immediately looked around silently, and asked curiously: "Where is Xu Dadan? Isn't he usually the first to come? He was late today? Did he go back to his hometown in the Northeast? He didn't even say hello to us?"
Someone immediately said, "He came and heard people at the next table talking about the expert and the richest man, so he went downstairs to buy a newspaper. Oh, by the way, did you hear about the bet between the richest man and the expert? If the expert wins, the richest man will have to give him one million, and if the richest man wins, he will have to call the richest man daddy on TV. Hehe, how exciting."
"What do you think? If the richest man wins, will this expert call him dad on TV?"
"I don't think that's possible. If you really shout, wouldn't it be so embarrassing?"
"It would be even more embarrassing if I didn't shout. When the richest man shouts, this expert won't even have the courage to admit defeat."
“It seems so.”
While everyone was talking about it, Xu Dabing walked in with a copy of "Financial Daily" with an excited smile on his face.
Seeing that several of his companions had arrived, he couldn't help but shout, "Good news, good news, we are finally saved."
A man spat out the melon seed shells in his mouth and said, "Xu Dadan, you always say good news, but every time you do, we end up losing a lot of money. None of the experts in the Financial Daily tell the truth. Only fools would believe them."
Xu boldly said proudly: "It's not an expert, this time it's the stock god himself who took action!"
An image immediately popped up in someone's mind: "Who? Yang Baiwan?"
Xu Dabao waved his hand and said with disdain: "It's not that outdated stock god, but our new stock god, Mr. Lu!"
He then took out the newspaper, pointed to Lu Yiming's article on the cover, and said, "Did you see that? The richest man Lu and the expert are betting against each other, and each of them has their own predictions. If we just follow the richest man, isn't it easier to make money than to eat and drink water?"
Everyone in Zhonghai knew about Lu Yiming's bet with the expert. However, most people just followed the crowd and spread rumors. Few people could tell the truth. Xu Dadan's fellow villagers didn't know the details either.
After hearing what Xu Dabing said, these people quickly snatched the newspaper from Xu Dabing's hand and began to study it carefully.
"Mr. Lu is going to predict the economic trend in the next three months? Is this true?"
"I heard that Mr. Lu has never lost money in stock trading! And unlike us, he went to a place in the United States called Nak."
"It's called the Nasdaq!"
A group of veteran stock investors immediately started talking about it, and they all clearly had great confidence in Lu Yiming. After all, he was the stock god of Xia country who had never been defeated in the stock market.
"Stop talking nonsense. I will just follow the richest man and follow him in gambling."
"I agree too. He can't just lie to us common people, right? Wouldn't that be damaging his reputation?"
"Haha, let's just buy whatever the stock god thinks is good this time. I don't believe we can lose money."
After several people studied it, they all made up their minds.
On the other side, in the hotel, Yan Detai and Zhu Zhaoshun, who had just finished the art exhibition, were already discussing their journey back to the United States.
During these few short days, Yan Detai gained great psychological satisfaction. Not only did the exhibition go smoothly and receive many compliments, but he also discovered two talented painters.
Zhu Zhaoshun was packing his luggage while Yan Detai was sitting on the balcony of the hotel drinking tea and reading the newspaper. The weather had been gloomy for a long time, and it was rare for the sun to come out today.
Soon, Yan Detai noticed the news about Lu Yiming in the newspaper.
"Wife, come and see, this Lu Yiming has caused trouble again."
Zhu Zhaoshun asked, "What happened to him?"
Yan Detai said cheerfully, "He wants to make a bet with an economics expert to predict the economic trend in the next three months. If he wins, he will ask the expert to call him dad. If he loses, he will give the expert one million. Now all the big and small circles in Zhonghai are discussing this matter. This Lu Yiming is really a man of the hour."
Zhu Zhaoshun pointed in the direction of the TV and said, "Look, it just so happens that his interview program is also being broadcast on TV. Hey, nowadays there are really talented people in every generation, and they are much more impressive than when we were young."
Today, Lu Yiming has surpassed the Yan family and the Zhu family in terms of achievements, not to mention that these two wealthy families have long since fallen into decline. Although he has not fallen into the civilian class, he is completely an inconspicuous passerby in the circle of wealthy people, and can only live on the legacy of his ancestors.
On the TV show, Lu Yiming spoke eloquently into the microphone with a calm demeanor and a confident look.
Zhu Zhaoshun suddenly said: "Why don't we sell the house?"
Yan Detai sat up straight and looked at Zhu Zhaoshun with an expression of disbelief on his face: "What did you say?"
Zhu Zhaoshun said: "I say, sell the Yan Family Garden."
Yan Detai said angrily: "How can that be possible? How can I sell the ancestral property of the Yan family?"
"It's still the ancestral property. How many years have you not gone back to take a look?"
Zhu Zhaoshun rolled his eyes at Yan Detai, and then continued to complain: "I know you have a knot in your heart, but the past is the past after all. When it's time to let go, you have to let go. What's more, Yan's Garden was not originally the property of the Yan family. Wasn't it bought from someone else back then?"
Yan Detai wanted to argue, but after opening his mouth, he said nothing.
He could deceive outsiders, but he couldn't deceive Zhu Zhaoshun, the man who had been by his side for most of his life. He could only struggle and say, "Do we have to sell it? Although our Yan family is not as good as before, we are still strong and will not fall to the point of selling our ancestral property, right?"
Zhu Zhaoshun said angrily, "Come on, outsiders don't know what's going on in our family, but don't you and I know? We just don't need a little money, but if we eat up all the money, what will the descendants of the Yan family do?"
There is no doubt that Zhu Zhaoshun is obviously more far-sighted than Yan Detai, or in other words, she is more willing to lose face.
"Lu Yiming is already the richest man in Xia Country at such a young age, and the industries he invested in have great potential. Even in the United States, he is associated with top international billionaires like Bill Gates, the world's richest man. Old Yan, listen to my advice. Family property is just a dead thing, and favors are priceless treasures, not to mention the favors of the richest man in Xia Country."
Yan Detai is not a fool, and artists are not immortal gods who are detached from the world. Yan Detai, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, actually knows very well how important money is.
Even though he was unwilling in his heart, he finally nodded: "Okay, now that you said so, what else can I do?"
Seeing Yan Detai finally willing to give in, Zhu Zhaoshun smiled and advised, "Don't be too sad. If the old doesn't go, the new won't come. If you build a good relationship with Lu Yiming, the Yan family may have a chance to revive in the future. And I heard that the price of the old house is much higher than before, so it's still worthwhile to sell it now."
The Yan family has no successor in business now, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be one in the future. After all, Lu Yiming is still very young. As long as the Yan family keeps this favor, it will always be useful in the next few decades.
Although he agreed to sell Yan's Garden to Lu Yiming, Yan Detai was still a little embarrassed to talk about it, thinking of his previous firm attitude, so he said to Zhu Zhaoshun: "You call him."
Zhu Zhaoshun ran to call Lu Yiming and asked him to have dinner with him.
Seeing that Zhu Zhaoshun finally called, Lu Yiming breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately said that he would treat them and booked a very stylish and high-end restaurant.
In the restaurant box, the three of them sat down and greeted each other. Zhu Zhaoshun got straight to the point and said to Lu Yiming, "The Yan Family Garden has fallen into disrepair over the years, and Old Yan and I have basically stayed abroad and may not be able to come back for several years. It would be a pity to leave it abandoned. It is said that a gentleman helps others to achieve their goals. Since you, Mr. Lu, like that house so much, we can't hold on to it."
All the preparations before were for the arrival of this moment.
However, Lu Yiming was still very calm and said politely, "I am flattered that the Yan family is willing to give up their love. I promise here that I will definitely renovate the Yan Family Garden and let it bloom again."
On the way back, Lu Yiming called Wu Zhijie and said, "Get ready and go sign the contract with the Yan family tomorrow."
Wu Zhijie was stunned for a moment, then asked excitedly: "Boss Lu, have you taken over the Yan Family Garden?"
Lu Yiming said: "Of course, I am so sincere, how could Mr. Yan not sell it?"
Wu Zhijie: “…”
What do you mean by full sincerity? I think it should be full of sincerity times 100 million.
In fact, there are quite a few people in Zhonghai who are eyeing Yan Family Garden.
After all, this place has the best location and the greatest future commercial potential. Among all the old houses, it is definitely the fattest piece of meat.
Wei Dong visited Yan Detai in person several times, hoping to buy Yan's Garden from him.
Early this morning, he came to the hotel where Mr. Yan was staying and saw the two elders who had just finished breakfast and were about to go out for a walk.
"Mr. Yan, Mr. Zhu, good morning."
Seeing Wei Dong coming again, Yan Detai and Zhu Zhaoshun's faces immediately looked a little unnatural.
Of course, they both knew that Wei Dong came for Yan's Garden.
But they have already made up their minds to sell Yan's Garden to Lu Yiming.
Wei Dong couldn't wait to continue, "Mr. Yan, what do you think about the matter I mentioned before? I am really sincere!"
Yan Detai said: "Sorry, you are late. I have sold the Yan Family Garden."
"you……"
Wei Dong was so depressed that he felt like vomiting blood. He visited Yan Detai several times and he felt that he had been very sincere, but Yan Detai kept insisting on it, simply not giving him face.
As a result, when he asked this question today, he found out that Yan Detai had already sold the house, and Wei Dong became furious.
After taking a deep breath, Wei Dong suppressed his anger and asked, "When did this happen? Why didn't you inform me? Who did you sell it to?"
Yan Detai said: "Lu Yiming."
Although the price Wei Dong offered was fair, Yan Detai thought that the main reason for selling Yan's Garden was for that favor. Obviously, Wei Dong's favor was not as valuable as Lu Yiming's favor - after all, Lu Yiming was the richest man!
"Lu Yiming?"
When Wei Dong heard this name, he was really shocked and angry.
He originally wanted to maintain his reputation as a genius by defeating Lu Yiming, but he didn't expect that the Yan Family Garden that he had set his eyes on had been taken by Lu Yiming first.
He felt that this was Lu Yiming slapping him in the face.
"No, Mr. Yan, you are being unreasonable. It was me who came to buy Yan's Garden. How could you sell Yan's Garden to Lu Yiming?"
Although he was very depressed, Wei Dong still had to reason with Yan Detai: "Mr. Yan, you are not fair in doing this. So, how much money did Lu Yiming give you? I will give you more money, is that okay? He is just the richest man in name only. If we really talk about wealth, he may not even rank high."
Yan Detai was originally not very happy about selling Yan's Garden. After coming back from dinner, Zhu Zhaoshun persuaded him for a long time before he reluctantly let it go.
When Wei Dong came, he said that he could add more money, which touched Yan Detai's sensitive nerves. After all, he felt that he was first of all a cultured person and should regard money as dirt. He sold his ancestral property for the sake of his descendants, not for Lu Yiming's money.
As a result, when Wei Dong arrived, he asked for more money, which was like rubbing salt into Yan Detai's wounds.
Yan Detai was not in a good mood to begin with. After hearing what Wei Dong said, he became even more furious and shouted, "What do you mean? Our Yan family is not so poor that we have to sell our ancestral property for money!"
Wei Dong originally thought that Yan Detai was dishonest in selling Yan's Garden to someone else, not to mention that he sold it to Lu Yiming. Seeing Yan Detai's face, he knew that he would not be able to get Yan's Garden back, and he couldn't help but sneered: "Yan Detai, don't talk so sanctimoniously. Didn't Lu Yiming pay for it? In the final analysis, isn't it all about money?"
"you……"
Yan Detai was so angry that he couldn't even stand. Zhu Zhaoshun came over to support him, and then said to Wei Dong unhappily: "Mr. Wei, we don't have what you want here anymore, please go back."
Wei Dong's hopes were dashed and he was very unhappy. Seeing Yan Detai was extremely angry, he did not dare to stay for long, for fear that if Yan Detai accidentally pushed him over, he would have to take responsibility.
Seeing Wei Dong walk away in anger, Zhu Zhaoshun couldn't help but say to Yan Detai, "Before I came back to Zhonghai, I heard people in the circle say that Wei Dong is a very good guy and has a talent for business. Now it seems that he is just so-so."
Yan Detai snorted and said, "Oh, genius, that depends on who you compare yourself with."
Zhu Zhaoshun said, "Indeed, in terms of personality, Wei Dong and Lu Yiming are quite different. This man comes from a famous family and has had a very smooth life. Even though he has talent, he cannot withstand setbacks. This small setback has made him lose his composure. If he cannot change, he will never achieve great things in the future."
Wei Dong, who had just left the hotel, was now sitting in a luxury car, full of anger.
Lost!
I lost to Lu Yiming again!
Why can Yan Family Garden be sold to Lu Yiming but not to me, Wei Dong?
Is it because Lu Yiming is the richest man and I am not?
