Free Web NovelChapter 2167: Chapter 2168: The Original Spouse Forced Out Without a Cent 87
After dinner, the family of four snuggled up on the sofa, chatting and watching the fire in the fireplace. "Winter should definitely have a fireplace," someone remarked.
"By the way, Mom, what do you think about us buying a villa in City S?" Zhang Yu suddenly had an idea pop into her head.
Buy a villa? As soon as Han Yu heard that, she shot a sharp look over. "You must have money to burn, buying a villa. Didn’t you just buy the house next door and even had it renovated?"
"Exactly, you’ve already renovated both houses. If you wanted a villa, there was no need to renovate in the first place."
They didn’t even ask how much was spent on the renovation, but knowing this girl, it’s obvious it wouldn’t be cheap. Isn’t this just wasteful or what?
"Why wouldn’t it be necessary? We can rent it out." Being in such a prime location, you wouldn’t worry about vacancies.
The old couple knew very well that if they really wanted to rent out the house, they wouldn’t struggle to find tenants. "Are you sure, with just the three of us living there, it might feel a bit empty?" freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
Lin Zixuan became anxious upon hearing that, "Grandma, Grandpa, are you forgetting about me?"
"We didn’t forget you, but when you study abroad, you’ll be gone for at least five or six years." Studying law, you’ll need to at least finish a master’s degree, then do an internship there, which would take at least seven or eight years. freewebnovёl.ƈom
"Try to convince your mom to work harder so she can buy a house near your university, then your grandpa and I can come over to accompany you." The old lady couldn’t bear the thought of being separated from the grandson she raised since childhood for so long.
Regarding the proposal to buy a house near the university, Zhang Yu had no objections. However, she didn’t anticipate that today they wanted to talk about accompanying him to study abroad.
Looking at the enthusiastic elderly couple, Zhang Yu wanted to say, "Please, did you ask the young man if he agrees for you to accompany him? Even if he agrees now, would he still agree once he’s in university?"
After all, he’s a young man, and maybe when he gets to university and meets a girl he likes and wants to take things further, but then having two elderly people at home, how would the young couple manage?
Forget it, let them worry about it when the time comes. Anyway, the house will be bought, and the car too, there’s no need to make the kid feel aggrieved with the family’s means.
Just then, the phone rang. Zhang Yu took a look and saw it was Xie Zhen calling — an expected call.
Zhang Yu answered the call directly: "What’s up? Don’t tell me you left something at my place again."
Xie Zhen: "I just wanted to ask if you have any targets, is it a company from the Mainland?"
Zhang Yu: "Why should I tell you? If you have a target in mind, you wouldn’t tell me either."
No way would she tell. If someone figures it out themselves, that’s their skill.
Of course, if someone is willing to pay a consulting fee, she might give a hint or two.
Without denying it, Xie Zhen knew he was on the right track. Remembering some news she saw while in the Capital City, a few gatherings she attended, and the rumors circulating outside.
Xie Zhen had a few targets in mind and brought them up one by one.
Zhang Yu wasn’t surprised Xie Zhen knew; after all, she hadn’t been in the Capital City for long, but she met quite a few alumni through her professor and attended a few gatherings through their connections.
As for the quality of these gatherings, Zhang Yu had no comment. She could only say they were so-so, not high-quality ones. Even so, being a professor’s student didn’t mean much when there were so many students, and she hadn’t proven her abilities. It’s understandable they might hold back.
Xie Zhen was truly anxious on the phone. This was the downside of phone calls: not knowing the other’s reaction, he couldn’t make a judgment. He really wanted to find Zhang Yu, but Luo Jia lived next door, and if he went out, he’d never be able to hide it.
From Zhang Yu’s demeanor, she didn’t seem inclined to tell Luo Jia, much less include her in her plans.
Xie Zhen: "Haven’t you found any that you like?"
Zhang Yu knew Xie Zhen was surprised, but she still needed to explain: "It’s not that I didn’t find any, but the ones I liked didn’t like me back."
Zhang Yu found it laughable and frustrating: "I thought there’s a company with promising prospects, so I went to chat with some people at the party. Initially, they were quite happy, but after learning a bit about my situation, they politely declined."
Ah? Xie Zhen didn’t expect the person to be so straightforward. Through the phone line, he could almost guess how awkward Zhang Yu must feel: "How could someone be so short-sighted?"
Zhang Yu nodded helplessly: "Yeah, I also felt they were short-sighted. Yes, I admit I can’t compare to many big investment banks, but it’s not like I don’t have any strengths."
Zhang Yu: "I know I have limited strength and only hope to join without demanding any major stakes or insisting on inserting my own people. After all, professionals should handle professional matters. I’m investing just to earn a return."
Zhang Yu: "But unfortunately, it can’t be helped."
Zhang Yu was indeed quite resigned: "Sometimes, it’s all about strength. I got knocked out at the strength hurdle."
Zhang Yu: "So yeah, I’m pretty bummed out."
Although it’s a bit too direct to ask, Xie Zhen was really keen to know who rejected Zhang Yu’s investment: "Could you tell me which company it was?"
It wasn’t like she couldn’t say anything, so she casually dropped the name: "That’s why I think I should strengthen my capabilities."
Zhang Yu: "At least in the future, when attending these kinds of gatherings, I won’t introduce myself and receive bewildered looks from others."
Zhang Yu: "And it shouldn’t be awkward expressions, nor should the conversation end abruptly after mentioning the company size."
Xie Zhen could sense the frustration in Zhang Yu’s voice, but not annoyance: "Do you think that company isn’t worth it?"
Regarding this, Zhang Yu wouldn’t comment. After all, it’s a hot startup right now, with countless investors waving cash to get in: "No, it’s very promising."
Zhang Yu: "I think you are also interested, and so is the Han family, and the Wu Family, among others. Oh, there are many foreign investors as well."
Zhang Yu mentioned a few major foreign angel funds: "Tsk tsk tsk, thinking in this way, I understand they have the confidence and capability to be proud, whereas my capabilities don’t match up."
Zhang Yu realized he was trying to gauge her thoughts: "The company’s future is quite promising."
Zhang Yu rambled on about her analysis of the company’s situation, mostly mainstream views with a dash of her personal insights.
Xie Zhen listened on, increasingly feeling that what Zhang Yu was saying had issues. On the surface, it all sounded fine, highlighting many strengths and a few weaknesses, you could say it was quite a thorough analysis.
But something felt off; what exactly? After thinking it over, she quickly pinpointed the issue, yes, it felt false, or rather, insincere.
Xie Zhen cut to the chase: "Let’s say you had the chance to invest in this company, would you?"
A chance to invest in this company? Zhang Yu laughed: "Of course I’d invest! I do think it’s good, and I’ve done so much homework on it. Before, there was no chance because they didn’t fancy me."
Zhang Yu: "Now that there’s such a good opportunity, can I miss it? Of course, I can’t pass it up."
Xie Zhen didn’t think Zhang Yu would actually want to invest, and he then asked when she could proceed with the investment.
