Chapter 118: Riding Big Horses

Since the investment matter hadn't been settled, and Yu Jinrong also wanted to build friendship with Zhou Yaoxiang, Su Tianyu and the others temporarily stayed as guests at the Zhou family home.

That day, Zhou Yaoxiang's youngest son Zhou Tonghui arranged for everyone to stay in a separate villa on the left side of the estate. This was specifically for hosting guests, with mountains and water views, as well as dedicated hospitality staff.

After everyone had temporarily settled in, the two brothers Yu Jinrong and Yu Jinhang went upstairs to talk, presumably still discussing how to raise investment. This time Yu Mingyuan, Dog Six and the others didn't participate.

While the bosses were discussing business, the younger generation could move about freely.

"Boss Yu, I've finally made it to Zone One, aren't you going to arrange something for tonight?" Bai Hongbo sat on the sofa, particularly active today. He was just that kind of person - when something was weighing on his mind, he'd be like a spirit of resentment, but once it passed, he'd immediately become energetic again.

"Oh, you've come back to life?" Yu Mingyuan asked sideways.

"My brother Dog Six is right, living life miserably is one day, living it freely is also one day," Bai Hongbo replied shamelessly. "We can't waste our youth!"

"You're almost forty, what youth do you have left?" Wawa rolled her eyes.

"Little sister, when you say that, brother has to argue with you a bit," Bai Hongbo moved closer to Wawa. "Life is like a girl's breasts - you can't just cut them off because they're sagging, they're still yours after all. Youth is the same, it has nothing to do with age and body, what it mainly expresses..."

"Get lost!" Wawa waved her little hand impatiently. "You're really vulgar."

Just as the two were bickering, the refined Zhou Tonghui came over: "Everyone's here, hehe...!"

"Ah, sit and chat with us," Yu Mingyuan stood up.

"The elders are discussing business, we can't contribute much," Zhou Tonghui invited with a smile. "Let me take you all out for a tour."

Bai Hongbo's eyes lit up: "Good! Let's go out for a walk, it's quite boring staying here."

"Alright then, get ready and I'll take you all out," Zhou Tonghui nodded.

"Let's go," Su Tianyu also called to everyone.

And so, everyone got ready simply and followed Zhou Tonghui out.

In front, Yu Mingyuan was chatting with Zhou Tonghui, while Su Tianyu, Bai Hongbo, and Yu Mingyuan's cousin Yu Mingfei started muttering among themselves behind them.

"Hey, where do you think this godfather's crown prince will take us to play tonight?" Bai Hongbo asked the two excitedly. "At least he should treat us to ride some foreign horses, right?!"

"Probably, I heard the Zhou family owns several casinos and entertainment centers," Yu Mingyuan's cousin Yu Mingfei was also quite frisky. This guy was two years older than Su Tianyu and currently served in a military unit in Zone One. These days he was on New Year's holiday, so he had been accompanying Su Tianyu and the others.

"Do you prefer mixed group battles or one-on-one?" Bai Hongbo asked Yu Mingfei very directly.

"What are you talking about? I don't understand...!"

"Damn, don't pretend! It's no fun if you pretend."

"Alright, to be honest, I now prefer duels between men," Yu Mingfei said very seriously. "Exciting!"

Bai Hongbo was slightly stunned: "Then... then we can't play together, brother."

Su Tianyu glanced sideways at Yu Mingfei: "Fat guys all have good skin."

"I'll treat you to drinks tonight!" Yu Mingfei looked at Big Bai and said.

"Get lost!"

"Haha!"

The three laughed and followed Yu Mingyuan and Zhou Tonghui out of the villa.

......

In a guest room on the third floor of the villa, Yu Jinrong smoked and said with some helplessness: "Looks like this investment won't be easy to raise!"

"Mainly because Dragon City's situation is quite complex. Big capital thinks getting involved is risky, while small capital can't afford to invest," Yu Jinhang sighed and said. "This matter really isn't easy to handle."

Yu Jinrong considered for a moment before replying: "Do you think borrowing money from Zhou Yaoxiang has potential?"

"He can only lend you one batch of money, he can't do second or third rounds of financing like capital can," Yu Jinhang frowned. "If we use up the initial loan, and later still need more investment, what do we do then?"

Yu Jinrong blinked: "If we can hold out until the second round, that means the association has potential! Even if we have to borrow more money then, it would be worth it."

"That's true," Yu Jinhang nodded.

"I originally thought we should still bring in capital for the association project, to share the risk together, but now the fundraising results aren't ideal. If we still want to push it forward, we'll have to bear the risk alone," Yu Jinrong took a drag on his cigarette. "Whether this works or not will be clear in the first round. In other words, if we can't find investment and use our own money, the initial investment might go down the drain, and this amount won't be small."

"Yes," Yu Jinhang rubbed his palms. "I think you should discuss this with Brother-in-law, ask his opinion."

Yu Jinrong thought carefully and immediately took out his phone: "Alright, I'll ask him."

About half a minute later, An Qiqi's father, Yu Jinrong's brother-in-law, answered the phone: "Hello, Brother-in-law, hehe, are you busy?"

"Just finished a meeting at the Military-Political Department, hehe. How did your talk with Zhou Yaoxiang go?" the other party asked.

"It's like this..." Yu Jinrong explained their situation to An Qiqi's father completely and honestly over the phone.

After listening, An Father asked in a low voice: "Do you think this is reliable?"

"I think it has potential, at least there's opportunity in Dragon City," Yu Jinrong replied.

"How much money is needed initially?" An Father asked.

"About twenty million or so," Yu Jinrong gave a rough figure.

"Not a small amount, but no need to agonize over it. If you want to do it, just do it," An Father paused before saying. "Worst case scenario is just that it doesn't work out and we have to repay the twenty-some million in cash. No need to be so hesitant."

"You think it's okay?" Yu Jinrong asked with a smile.

"I think you can do it, hehe," An Father replied.

Hearing this, Yu Jinrong had made up his mind.

......

Four hours later, at the Zhou family estate's stables.

Bai Hongbo sat on a tall horse with a red face and sweating profusely, shouting: "Quick... quick, Little Fei, give me a hand, my legs are numb, I can't get down!"

Yu Mingfei stood to the side, walking over with his legs spread like a penguin and cursed: "I really give up on you! If you don't have the skills, why ride a horse?!!"

"Did I want to ride? Zhou Tonghui was too enthusiastic, insisted I experience it," Bai Hongbo was carefully helped down from the horse and cursed through gritted teeth. "This horse was like it ate mad dog's pussy, running wildly, and I didn't dare get off. Damn, my balls have been ground down by two jin!"

"...I've discovered you're really a fairy," Yu Mingfei held back for a long time before replying seriously.

"What fairy?"

"You said Zhou Tonghui would treat us to ride foreign horses, and we really ended up riding," Yu Mingfei replied speechlessly. "You could set up a fortune-telling stall."

Not far away, Su Tianyu also walked over, drinking water and asking the two: "How was it?"

"How the fuck was it! I thought this would be a grand gathering of the underworld and legitimate worlds, didn't expect to come here to play Zorro. Look at how my inner thighs are rubbed raw, they're bleeding...!" Bai Hongbo spread his legs, sweating profusely from the pain.