Looking at everyone's envious expressions, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but feel a rush of emotion once again.
If he didn't have the System as his Golden Finger, he would probably be like everyone else present, only able to sigh in admiration.
After all, in a bustling metropolis like Modu, how easy is it to acquire a piece of land?
Not to mention building a landmark structure.
Take the World Financial Center near The Bund, for example.
It is currently the tallest building in Huaxia and the third tallest in the world.
However, its construction history at the time was full of difficulties.
In the 1990s, just acquiring the land led to fierce competition.
Later, the construction cost alone reached one billion US dollars.
One billion US dollars was no small sum in 1998.
Moreover, it happened to coincide with a financial crisis at the time.
Due to funding issues, construction stopped twice, and it took ten years to fully complete the project.
The cost was already this high thirty years ago.
If one wanted to build a landmark structure of similar scale now, at least fifteen billion RMB or more in funds would need to be prepared.
Remembering this, Jiang Cheng felt a wave of helplessness.
Just then, He Youjun asked, "Brother Cheng, does your Xingchen have any good investments recently?"
Upon being asked, Jiang Cheng immediately recalled receiving a Business Card when he arranged the milk tea shop part-time job for Ye Wan last time.
"Congratulations, Host, for helping a girl who is stubborn yet insecure inside. Even if her inner insecurity is like a desert, she remains full of expectation despite knowing she cannot obtain it..."
"Special Reward: Ye Wan's mindset has begun to undergo a subtle change, rewarding the Host with a piece of [Business Confidential Information]..."
After reading the card, Jiang Cheng immediately felt that the funding for building this landmark structure was secure.
Although he didn't know if he could achieve a hundred percent return like last time.
But even if the return was only fifty percent, that would still amount to billions.
Seeing the corner of Jiang Cheng's mouth curl up, Qi Yuan immediately took the lead and asked, "Brother Cheng, do you have another good project?"
Looking at Qi Yuan's expectant face, Jiang Cheng countered, "Did you finish spending the money from last time?"
Hearing this, Qi Yuan showed a hint of pride.
"How could I? I haven't touched a penny, it's all saved up."
Wang Congcong, listening to their conversation from the side, couldn't help but interject, "He hasn't spent a penny, he sponges off others whenever he goes out."
Hearing Wang Congcong's teasing, Qi Yuan immediately retorted, "What's wrong? Jealous? If you've got the guts, sponge off others too, you spendthrift."
Wang Congcong immediately became unhappy upon hearing this: "Oh, wow, I didn't realize you were so family-oriented. If you've got the guts, don't sponge off me next time."
"I was just joking! Who else would I sponge off? Aren't you my own brother?"
"That line doesn't work on me anymore. Say less."
Hearing this, Qi Yuan immediately turned his head to look at Jiang Cheng and naturally flattered him: "You're right, my primary brother has become Brother Cheng now. Don't interrupt us. Where were we, Brother Cheng?"
Seeing Qi Yuan relentlessly roast Wang Congcong, Zheng Zhigang and He Youjun exchanged surprised glances.
They all knew that the members of this small group revolved around Jiang Cheng, but they hadn't expected the social status Qi Yuan displayed at this moment to be no less than Wang Congcong's.
Jiang Cheng laughed and scolded, "I'm really impressed by you two. Ever since I met you, you've been 'doing' it. When can we meet without you 'doing' it?"
Hearing this, Wang Congcong made a speechless expression.
"What the... Why are your words so strange? Who wants to 'do' him..."
Qi Yuan took over: "When it comes to innuendo, I admire Brother Cheng the most."
Si Nian, who was beside them, also understood Jiang Cheng's dirty joke this time, but she could only pretend not to.
Otherwise, what could she do??
Si Nian picked up her phone, quickly took a photo of the exquisite dishes on the table, and then sent it to Si Qing.
Si Qing instantly replied.
Si Qing: "Wocao, did you strike it rich??"
Looking at the message, Si Nian couldn't help but laugh.
Si Nian: "Do you think I have this much money?"
Si Qing: "I'm crying! I should have replaced you and gone instead. It looks delicious, I'm so jealous~~"
Si Nian: "Didn't I ask you if you wanted to go in my place before I came? It's your fault for refusing."
Si Qing: "I thought you were trying to trick me into paying for the meal, okay?"
Si Nian: "The price and the taste aren't proportional. Although it's delicious, I don't think it's worth the price."
Si Qing realized Si Nian was just humblebragging (Versailles). She immediately retorted.
Si Qing: "Whether it's worth the price isn't up to you; it's up to me after I taste it. Don't nitpick when you get free food. We're like wild boars who can't appreciate fine chaff. How much does this table cost?"
Since the menu was next to Jiang Cheng, Si Nian leaned her head over and checked the price after the additional orders.
Si Nian: "The total is over 110,400. There are eight of us. Jiang Cheng ordered two bottles of wine, and I don't know what kind they are, but the two bottles alone cost over 100,000."
Si Qing: "Did my Brother-in-law pay for it?? I'm truly jealous. Excuse me, does my Brother-in-law need a girlfriend?"
Si Nian: "Nothing is confirmed yet?? If you like him, he can become your Brother-in-law too."
Si Qing: "Cut it out. Would you agree to that?"
Si Nian: "Are you saying you want a buy-one-get-one-free deal?? A Twin Package?"
Si Qing: "Why buy-one-get-one-free?? I said last time, you go for it, and I'll wait to coast along. I trust you won't treat me unfairly. At most, if you can't handle him, I'll step in for you, flirt with him a bit, and guarantee he'll be easily captured."
Si Nian: "Forget it. He'll figure it out eventually. I'm wondering if I should tell him."
Looking at the message Si Nian sent, Si Qing's mood instantly became complicated.
Although she knew clearly in her heart that as the older sister, she shouldn't covet her younger sister's possessions.
But many times, she couldn't help but let her mind wander.
She didn't have this feeling the first time she went out to eat with Jiang Cheng.
At that time, Jiang Cheng treated her as Si Nian, held her hand, and bought her gold and jewelry. At most, she just felt envious.
And she was secretly happy for Si Nian.
At the time, she mostly just found it amusing, immersing herself in this role-playing game and secretly observing Jiang Cheng.
However, with recent further contact with Jiang Cheng, she realized her interest in him was gradually deepening.
This feeling was especially strong when she witnessed Jiang Cheng extending a helping hand to Ye Wan.
Although the concern Si Nian mentioned was not unreasonable, her inner selfish desires made her unwilling to expose her identity so quickly.
After all, if exposed, she would likely have to cut ties with Jiang Cheng.
While Si Nian was chatting with Si Qing on wechat, the people present had already become excited upon hearing that Jiang Cheng had business secrets.
Qin Fen was the first to speak: "Brother Cheng, Brother Cheng, stop talking about those old actors. As long as there's a chance, I'm in. I made 2 billion from the last hundred percent return, and I'll invest all of it. Don't worry, once I invest this money, I'll forget about it. If things go smoothly, I'll naturally be happy, but if they don't, I'll just consider that I never owned that money. Everyone is here, and I'm stating this now: no matter the outcome, whatever you do, I'll definitely follow."
After Qin Fen finished speaking, several people present couldn't help but internally mock him. No wonder this guy became the President of SSCC.