Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed

Chapter 661: Chapter 232: Net Worth Over a Hundred Million, Bai Weixi’s Special Invitation_2

He had only purchased the Bicrown Di stock after selling the game rights for *Battle Starry Sky*. Having invested 20 million, the total value of his shares had now reached 160 million. In just over a month, it had already multiplied eightfold—a truly massive profit.

According to his memories from his previous life, this stock’s value could rise to about 220 million before it would start to decline.

However, Li Yuan wasn’t sure. His 20 million investment might create a butterfly effect, causing the stock price to fall prematurely. It could also trigger manipulation by market makers looking to prey on retail investors.

Yet, he wasn’t worried. The Bicrown Di stock was a sure-win deal. If held for the long term, it could earn him dozens of times over.

Unless a radical change from the original timeline caused Bicrown Di to go bankrupt, but Li Yuan thought that was unlikely. So far, the course of events was identical to his previous life, with no changes whatsoever.

Even if Xu Zhi hadn’t mentioned it today, he had already planned to start cashing out some of his stock over the next few days.

Soon, the milk tea shop would have its grand opening, which also required a significant capital investment.

Hearing that Li Yuan was also planning to sell his stock, Xu Zhi couldn’t help but ask curiously.

"Yuan, out of curiosity, how much Bicrown Di stock did you buy?"

Li Yuan chuckled, "Haha, why don’t you take a guess?"

Xu Zhi replied, "I can’t figure you out at all anymore. Based on your current net worth, I’d guess at least a million, right?"

Li Yuan said, "A million? Add a zero."

Xu Zhi exclaimed, "Holy crap, tens of millions! Yuan, are you serious? You bought tens of millions worth of Bicrown Di stock?"

Li Yuan confirmed, "Yep. I just casually bought 20 million worth for fun."

"Damn, 20 million, and just for fun?"

Xu Zhi seemed stunned by Li Yuan’s flex. It took him a long moment to reply.

"Yuan—no, Adoptive Father! From now on, you’re my godfather. I’m completely in awe. With an initial 20 million in stock, my calculations show it’s now worth over 160 million. You’re a true hundred-millionaire now! That’s incredible...

"A hundred million! A hundred million! That’s enough to live on for a lifetime! Just leaving it in the bank to collect interest would net you several million a year. I wouldn’t even dare to dream of that...

"Yuan, you’re too big-time for me now. I can barely hang on to your coattails. From now on, I’m sticking with you."

Reading the constant stream of awestruck messages from Xu Zhi, Li Yuan laughed. He really did have assets worth over a hundred million now.

If he also sold the Zhihu website, its current market valuation—combined with the *Honor of Kings* game and his various real estate holdings—would easily push his net worth past the "small goal" of 500 million without any problem.

That was a huge amount of money. Even in Modu, his net worth placed him among the city’s absolute top echelon.

"Dazhi, if you want to sell, just sell. I feel this stock doesn’t have much room left for growth. You don’t need to follow my lead; our situations are different. It’s your call."

"Also," Li Yuan added, "let’s keep this between us. I don’t want too many people to know I play the stock market."

Xu Zhi replied, "I get it, Yuan. You’re rich and powerful enough to weather any storm. I’m just a drop in the ocean, completely unnoticeable."

"Hehe, Yuan, thanks to you, I’ve made over 100,000 now. I’m more than satisfied," Xu Zhi continued. "It’s the first time I’ve ever had so much money; I don’t even know how to spend it. Whenever you’re free, just say the word, and I’ll treat all the guys to a big feast."

Li Yuan said, "Alright, sounds good. I’ve got some other things to take care of now."

Xu Zhi typed, "Hehe, Yuan, take care of your body. Don’t wear yourself out."

Li Yuan chuckled, cursing inwardly. Get lost, you punk. This brother has kidneys of steel and a spear that never falters. Time for sleep.

Ending the chat with Xu Zhi, Li Yuan finally breathed a huge sigh of relief. He really had forgotten Bai Weixi’s birthday.

The thought of Bai Weixi’s birthday brought back memories of high school, of the two times he celebrated with her and carefully prepared her gifts. He also remembered coming to Daxia University to give her a birthday present after he had started college...

And it was on her birthday—tomorrow—that he would meet Zhong Tingyue for the first time.

Li Yuan felt agitated. I dread birthdays now, especially Bai Weixi’s. And it wouldn’t be right to skip this one. I just took her first blood, and now I’ve forgotten her birthday? She’ll hate me for the rest of her life...

It’s just a few minutes until October 31st. Bai is already nineteen. I should send her birthday wishes right on time. As for the gift and the party, I’ll figure that out tomorrow. There should still be enough time, Li Yuan muttered to himself.

Glancing at the still soundly asleep Zhong Tingyue, he quietly slipped out of bed and went to the living room balcony.

Dark clouds had obscured the sky, leaving only a few faint stars twinkling in the night.

Li Yuan watched the clock. The moment it struck midnight, he immediately dialed Bai Weixi’s number.

The call connected almost instantly, after just a few seconds.

Li Yuan smiled. "Bai! Happy Birthday!"

Hearing Li Yuan’s prompt birthday wish, Bai Weixi’s voice was a little choked up.

"Brother, I... I thought you’d forgotten my birthday."

Feeling a pang of guilt, Li Yuan quickly replied, "How could I? Of course, I’d remember your birthday. See? I’m calling you the very first minute it begins. Heh, I’m the first one to wish you a happy birthday, right?"