C24 He Invested Five Hundred Million Yuan!

Upon hearing that voice, Jiang Lili stiffened slightly before turning around to give the newcomer a frosty stare.

"Director Zhang."

Lin Chen followed her gaze. Approaching them was a portly, middle-aged man with a balding pate, his narrow eyes practically leeching onto Jiang Lili.

He sized up Lin Chen with a quick glance and snickered with contempt.

"You're here for the meeting and brought a pretty boy along?"

A meeting?

Lin Chen was confused.

Jiang Lili's brow furrowed deeply.

She had previously approached Director Zhang for an investment in Jiacheng, only to be met with aggressive haggling and unwelcome advances.

Had she known he'd choose this place, Jiang Lili would never have involved Lin Chen.

"I'm not sure what you're referring to, Director Zhang. I'm here to host, not to meet."

"To host."

Director Zhang's eyes lingered on Lin Chen:

"Don't tell me this kid is your guest?"

Jiang Lili's expression turned icy:

"This is my guest, Director Zhang. I'd appreciate it if you'd speak with respect."

Director Zhang paused, then burst into mocking laughter:

"You expect me to respect this greenhorn?"

Lin Chen was baffled.

What was this about?

How did he get dragged into this, and could someone explain what was going on?

Once Director Zhang had his fill of laughter, he went on:

"It appears Director Jiang no longer requires my investment."

His smirk carried an unmistakable threat.

Jiang Lili shot Lin Chen a glance before responding:

"Your 'generosity' is noted, Director Zhang, but Jiacheng will have to decline."

She put a heavy spin on the words 'generosity'.

Director Zhang looked taken aback; Jiang Lili's response was the last thing he expected.

He had assumed that without financial backing, Jiacheng would struggle to make any progress.

Perhaps Jiang Lili had secured funding elsewhere.

With a scoff, Jiang Lili added:

"Mr. Lin here has just infused Jiacheng with a one-time investment of 500 million yuan! So, we won't be needing your assistance after all, Director Zhang."

She then turned her attention to Lin Chen.

"Let's head inside."

Lin Chen gave a nod, casting a glance at the petrified Director Zhang before joining Jiang Lili as they entered.

Director Zhang remained rooted to the spot, seemingly unable to snap out of his stupor for quite some time.

Was this some kind of joke?

A one-time injection of five hundred million yuan?

That kid, barely in his twenties, where could he possibly have gotten that kind of money?

Could it be that he's a scion of some noble family, and the actual investor isn't him but one of his elders?

With this thought, Director Zhang hurriedly dialed a number.

"Check if Jiacheng has secured a new source of funding. And dig up some details on the person who's backing them!"

...

Meanwhile, Jiang Lili and Lin Chen had settled into the private room.

Reflecting on the recent events, Jiang Lili offered a wry smile:

"I must have seemed quite the fool to you just now."

"Who was that man?"

Lin Chen inquired.

"That's Zhang Daguang, the general manager of the Far East Group. Our company was left high and dry during the capital chain crisis, and I approached him for help. He agreed to invest, but his terms were steep and utterly unreasonable."

Jiang Lili chose not to elaborate further.

Lin Chen, having heard enough, had a good idea of what had transpired.

Essentially, the lecherous old Zhang Daguang had tried to coerce Jiang Lili into submitting to him.

She had been through a lot.

But within moments, Jiang Lili regained her composure and said with a smile:

"That means I owe you a huge favor."

"If there's ever anything you need help with in the future, just ask. As long as it's within my power, I'll be there."

At her words, Lin Chen's face took on a teasing, mischievous look.

"Oh? Anything within your power, you say?"