Free Web NovelChapter 1881: Chapter 1868: Family (Part 1)
Bo Yan indeed wasn’t conflicted mentally. Earlier in the year, a food and beverage company listed on the U.S. stock market also falsified financial statements and its stock price directly plummeted by seventy percent before the market opened, beyond saving. He gave Bosch two days to prepare, which was already quite generous. Even though the company later delisted from the U.S. stock market, it’s doing increasingly well now thanks to its own development.
After those two days, he didn’t continue short selling; he stopped when he saw a good opportunity. Instead, Xia Youbiao waited until Bosch raised funds in the past few days, and only then did he reluctantly retreat when it slightly rebounded from the bottom. With both of their large short positions withdrawn, Bosch’s stock price indeed recovered a bit, but it still lost two-thirds compared to before.
The stock price isn’t worth saving. What they should do next is stabilize their domestic base, especially to keep those franchisees from withdrawing en masse in a short period, causing a rush to cash out.
Of course, these aren’t within Bo Yan’s considerations. After his successful retreat, everything else is irrelevant to him. If grandfather could still manage some matters, or if the board of directors had even a little bit of effect, they wouldn’t let the situation deteriorate further. They can only save themselves, otherwise even a deity wouldn’t be able to help them.
Today is the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and Xia Siyu, Bo Yan, and Shang Feifei are going to the film crew to start work together today. Not only did the Bo Family have an unforgettable New Year this time, so did Shang Feifei and Han Yifan. She decided to go back to the Han Family with Han Yifan, proving she was prepared to take the next step with him, but unfortunately, the Han Family wouldn’t accept a daughter-in-law who was in the limelight, so they fell out.
Actually, Shang Feifei had long anticipated this possible scenario, so she was just disappointed but not surprised. However, it unexpectedly spurred Han Yifan, who used to be more reckless—opening bars, playing music, living a nocturnal life of a playboy. Although his family hated his behavior, they only nagged a little. Now that he is with Shang Feifei, he’s working much harder and has put his company with Bo Yan on the right track. But Shang Feifei has no plans to quit the entertainment industry or have kids immediately, and the two of them were actually driven out of the house on a snowy New Year’s Eve.
The more his family pressured him, the more unsatisfied he became, insisting on achieving something remarkable.
Originally, he and Bo Yan scraped together only a few hundred million, but later Han Yifan used his brother’s connections, mortgaging the film company he and Bo Yan had founded, including Bo Yan’s film contracts, to secure tens of billions. They used this money, paired with high leverage, for their operation.
Though the funds incurred exorbitant lending fees, it turned out to be truly worthwhile. Now on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the funds have already been incrementally received. After deducting handling charges, exchange rates, and loan interest, it’s possible to stage a turnaround.
Of course, this money isn’t his or Bo Yan’s private stash; a large portion of it is from mortgaging the company and must return to the company. Yet after this operation, he suddenly finds himself with ample funds, making the future operation of the film company free from penny-pinching or asking his family for money with embarrassment.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Bo Yan and the others went to the crew to film. Normally, he would follow Shang Feifei to the film crew, but today he swaggered back home, surprising his family. frёeωebɳovel.com
He returned today primarily to repay money. Though the profits earned on the U.S. stock market haven’t fully arrived yet, an initial batch is enough to repay the previously borrowed interest, leaving some surplus.
But upon arriving home, his family likely thought he was attempting to mend relationships and advised him to be playful but cautious about marrying an artist.
Indeed, he came back to show off; the borrowed funds nearly doubled within days, allowing him to repay them immediately, indicating he no longer needs family support and can rely on his own capability for independence.
Yet just as he was about to speak, he realized something.
Returning to boast proved he still lacked maturity, having the mindset of a youngster. Although he made a substantial fortune this time, it was primarily thanks to his brother and family connections to secure the loan and Bo Yan’s support to gain access to this channel. He didn’t know if he would be independent in the future, but at this moment, he wasn’t qualified to boast about it. Moreover, he only came to repay interest at most this time, not the principal, so there’s nothing to boast about.
Thus, he simply didn’t mention it. True growth and independence mean refraining from returning to boast over minor achievements. He should learn to not rush to sever familial ties but to responsibly and rationally handle matters.
He began by saying, "I still have to thank my older brother for helping me get that loan."
When Han Yifan borrowed the funds, he claimed the reason was to shoot several big-budget films without pulling in too many investors to avoid interference from wealthy patrons. Though an implausible reason, the film company and Bo Yan’s film contracts still provided sufficient collateral.
His elder brother frowned slightly, "Though I connected you, obtaining approval was due to your own value." Especially Bo Yan, whose economic contracts finally severed ties completely with the original company, enabling loans without worrying about paying back through incessant acting in upcoming years.
"Regarding my personal issues, I’ve thought it through thoroughly. I know Mom and Dad have my best interests at heart, but it’s rare for me to meet someone I genuinely like. Moreover, she has accomplishments and her own plans; I don’t see anything bad about it. She hasn’t decided on the Double Income, No Kids lifestyle; it conflicts with her work, which I understand. If she gave up her career and focused solely on family, I might not even like her that way." Han Yifan thought, even if Double Income, No Kids it didn’t matter to him; life isn’t solely about having children. He was marrying his spouse for mutual affection, not merely for continuing the family line.
In truth, he knew his parents still carried traditional views, hoping he’d marry a woman with a similar social standing. But parents cannot surpass their children’s will. Han Yifan added, "The company Bo Yan and I founded produced several successful pieces last year, and the profits were decent, setting it on the right track. We’ll likely maintain this trajectory and repay previous debts soon."
His visit wasn’t solely about marriage nor bragging; it was to clarify past matters. His parents exchanged glances, his mother tried to speak but was interrupted by his father. Han father frowned, "You’re quite grown now, no longer heeding our advice. Since you’ve figured it out, if you seek help from the family in the future, we won’t assist you."
