Chapter 86: Repaying the Money
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The following morning, they landed at Hongqiao Airport and headed straight back to The Palms Residence in the car that had been parked in the airport’s parking lot.
“Ah, comfortable.” Zhou Chao couldn’t help but let out a sigh as he lay on the sofa.
“Boss, Director Ling is on the phone.” Zhou Chao, who was relaxing on the sofa, looked at Lin Wu’s phone and casually picked it up.
“Ling Chen, what’s up?”
“Boss, I’m here to report on the things you arranged earlier.”
“Alright, go ahead.” Zhou Chao reluctantly sat up from the sofa.
“The first thing is that the Michelin two-star restaurant where we had dined has had its qualification revoked. Its reputation has been tarnished in the industry, and the restaurant has also closed down.”
“Well, well done. What about the others?”
“Secondly, the entertainment company has been established. Boss, do you have any opinions on the name?”
“Entertainment company, let’s stick with ‘Dragonfly’.” Ling Chen on the other side fell silent for two seconds upon hearing this.
“Alright, Boss. Regarding the entertainment company, we’re planning to sign valuable influencers for short videos.”
“Sure, whether it’s singing, dancing, gaming, cooking, or any other skill with potential, as long as it can attract attention, you can proceed with the signing. Handle the details as you see fit.”
“Understood, Boss. One last thing.” Ling Chen hesitated slightly.
“Go ahead, what is it?” Zhou Chao noticed Ling Chen’s hesitation and proactively inquired.
“It’s about your earlier proposal to acquire a research institute. We’ve got some leads now, though the price isn’t exactly cheap.” The price not being too cheap was a minor issue, as long as it’s available for sale.
“How much?”
“Approximately 3 billion yuan. They’re selling all the patents and land together.”
“Have you estimated it? How’s the price?”
“We’ve had professional appraisers evaluate it. The land and patents are roughly worth that price, but it’s located in Peng City.”
“Peng City?” His voice rose involuntarily by two notches this time.
“Yes, Boss, in Peng City.” Zhou Chao didn’t speak, but his fingers rhythmically tapped on the table as he fell into contemplation for a moment.
“I’ll buy it. Get things sorted out as soon as possible. Is there anything else?”
“No more, Boss.”
“Alright, if there’s anything that can’t be resolved, give me a call.” After finishing his words, Zhou Chao hung up the phone.
Closing his eyes and massaging his forehead, he felt that he had a strong connection with Peng City. He couldn’t help but think of Little Mango; how fortunate he would be if he had such an adorable daughter in the future.
“Boss, I’m not sure if 1 should mention something.”
Zhou Chao looked up at Lin Wu, who seemed hesitant, and asked, “What’s the matter? Just tell me.”
“Didn’t you borrow 5 billion from the Modu Bank? It’s been almost a week now.”
“All, I almost forgot about it. Let’s go, we’ll pay a visit to the bank.” Zhou Chao got up from the sofa and walked towards the exit.
In less than 10 minutes, Lin Wu parked the Rolls-Royce Phantom at the entrance of the Huaxia Bank in Modu. The two of them entered the bank.
“Oh, Young Master Zhou, why do you have time to visit our bank today?” Zhou Chao turned his head upon hearing the voice—it was Chu Yujiao, the branch manager of the Modu Bank.
“It’s Manager Chu. Is your president at the bank?”
“He is, Young Master Zhou. Let me take you up.” Chu Yujiao led the way, with Zhou Chao following behind.
As they climbed the stairs, Zhou Chao noticed that Chu Yujiao’s pace quickened. His gaze unintentionally lingered on her curvaceous figure. Zhou Chao realized that she was trying to entice him, but he didn’t entertain the thought.
They soon arrived at the office of the bank’s president. Chu Yujiao knocked twice on the door, and a voice from inside called them to enter.
“President Guo, Young Master Zhou is here.” Chu Yujiao pushed the door open and announced to the president, who was working inside.
“Oh, welcome, welcome. Zhou Chao, how come you have time to visit me today?” President Guo got up from the sofa and walked towards Zhou Chao.
They shook hands naturally. President Guo then motioned for Zhou Chao to sit on the sofa.
“I’m here because I took out a 5 billion loan from your respected bank the last time. Now that the issue is resolved, it’s only natural for me to come and settle the repayment. You never know, forgetting it someday could lead to quite a predicament.”
“You must be kidding, Zhou Chao. Given your financial standing, there aren’t many individuals like you throughout the entire country.”
“President Guo, could you please make the necessary arrangements? Let’s prioritize repaying the loan. You know what they say, no debt, no worries.” Upon hearing this, President Guo stood up and made a phone call. Soon, the asset department brought up the necessary documents along with the previously deposited shares.
The bank swiftly prepared the agreement. After confirming it, Zhou Chao signed it directly. He then took out his black card from his pocket and handed it to Lin Wu.
“You can go handle the repayment with them. 1 won’t go.” Upon receiving the black card from Zhou Chao, Lin Wu followed the bank staff to process the repayment.
Zhou Chao engaged in a conversation with President Guo. In a short while, he received a message notification on his phone. He took a look and saw that a total of 5.02 billion had been deducted.
Zhou Chao quickly did the mental math and found everything to be in order. He put his phone back in his pocket.
“President Guo, 1’11 appreciate your help in the future whenever the opportunity arises.”
“Don’t worry about that. Whenever you need a loan, just come to me. I’ll do my best to help you out.” President Guo patted his chest, guaranteeing his support.
Shortly, Lin Wu returned. “Boss, here’s your card.”
Zhou Chao placed the card and the share contract into his bag, then stood up and bid farewell to President Guo. After a brief exchange, Zhou Chao left the Huaxia Bank in Modu with Lin Wu.
“Boss, this bank sure knows how to make money. They earned 2 million in just a few days.” Lin Wu, who was driving, thought about the interest he had seen when swiping the card earlier and felt it was excessive.
“It’s a similar concept. Just think of it as borrowing from the bank, which is akin to borrowing from a mother hen. We get to keep the eggs she lays. No need to fret over these minor profits.”
Lin Wu fell silent upon hearing this, realizing that it made sense. After all, they had borrowed 5 billion from the bank and had earned over 38 billion before. Lin Wu decided not to dwell on these matters anymore. He drove back to The Palms Residence with Zhou Chao.
“Born to work tirelessly, always on the go. All 1 want to do now is lie down and rest.”
Listening to Zhou Chao’s complaints as he lay on the sofa, Lin Wu felt like a swarm of crows had flown over his head as he thought, “Boss, are you experiencing ‘Versailles Syndrome’? Why are you being so theatrical?”
*T/N: Versailles Syndrome is a Chinese internet slang term that originated from the French Falace of Versailles. In Chinese internet culture, it refers to someone who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, or classy but comes across as showy, pretentious, or overly flamboyant.
Lin Wu shook his head and headed for the gym upstairs, hoping to escape the mental torment inflicted by his boss.
Watching Lin Wu escape, Zhou Chao burst into laughter.
“Ding ding ding.” Who’s calling me now? Just as Zhou Chao had lain down, he heard his phone ringing on the table. With a sigh, he got up from the sofa.
“Hello, Elder Bro. Why are you calling me? How did a busy person like you find time to call me for a chat?”
“I’m calling because 1 wanted to ask if you’re interested in attending the semiconductor expo the day after tomorrow.”
“The semiconductor expo? Where is it?”
“Right here in Modu. Haven’t you been keeping up with the news?”
“I’ve been in Peng City for quite a few days. I just got back today.”
“Will you be interested? We can go together.”
“Sure thing, Elder Bro. We’ll catch up later.” Zhou Chao hung up the phone and immediately looked it up online to learn more about the semiconductor expo..