The young master is simply playing games with his life!

Zheng Chenjie, who was sitting opposite him, was completely dumbfounded at this moment, utterly baffled by Xu Ning!

Such big talk, directly offering to cover the funding gap?

He needed 300 million, and Xu Ning could really just pull it out without batting an eye?

Originally, when Ning Bing said she would introduce him to a potentially very rich friend, he didn't take it too seriously.

So what if he was rich?

Could he just casually fork out 100 million?

But the facts proved that he was the clown!

What "potentially very rich"?

He was clearly a super young master!

It wasn't that he hadn't met bigwigs; he frequently met executives from top investment banks and investment companies.

But Xu Ning's calm demeanor regarding hundreds of millions at this moment was far beyond anything they could compare to.

Looking at the young master's attitude, he wasn't concerned about investment returns or anything; it was as if he was just spending hundreds of millions to win a beauty's smile!

He probably wouldn't even frown if this investment lost money.

But the more this was the case, the more Zheng Chenjie felt that his subsequent investments had to be even more cautious.

Even if it was just to earn some pocket money for the young master, establishing a good relationship with him would be an immeasurable boost to his future development!

Not to mention that most young masters were temperamental; if losing money really displeased the young master, would he still come out of it well?

Unconsciously, Zheng Chenjie, who had already adopted a humble posture towards Xu Ning, became increasingly deferential, almost as if he had become Xu Ning's subordinate.

And the matter of establishing an investment company was settled in just a few words.

The two partnered to establish an investment company named Haoding Capital.

Zheng Chenjie invested 80 million, holding a 25% stake, and simultaneously served as the President of the investment company, fully responsible for its operations;

Xu Ning invested 240 million, holding a 75% stake, not responsible for company management, but having a veto right over investment projects;

Ning Bing, as Xu Ning's full representative, served as the Vice President of the investment company, assisting Zheng Chenjie in operating investment projects, and also bearing supervisory responsibilities;

As for the investment company's operational direction and future absorption of LPs, Xu Ning would not inquire about any of it.

Having finished discussing business, Xu Ning had also eaten enough, so he stood up with a smile.

"From now on, we're all on the same team, so I won't be polite with you guys."

"You all eat slowly; I need to go wait for a designated driver order."

With that, he stood up, extended his hand to shake the bewildered Zheng Chenjie's, then kissed Ning Bing, and left his seat to walk towards the cashier.

Ning Bing was used to it; after all, her first encounter with Xu Ning was when he drove her home as a designated driver.

Although it felt very inexplicable, it was normal for people to have some unique quirks; perhaps Xu Ning just enjoyed the feeling of being a designated driver.

But Zheng Chenjie was different.

What?

Did I hear that right?

You just finished discussing an investment of over 200 million with me, and then you say you're going to be a designated driver?

This is just too absurd!

Why don't you drive your 50-million Koenigsegg to go pick up Didi orders?

Is this a strange hobby or performance art?

Zheng Chenjie felt that the number of times his brain had short-circuited in the past half of his life hadn't been as many as tonight.

However, looking at Xu Ning's back as he walked towards the cashier, Zheng Chenjie suddenly remembered that he still needed to pay the bill.

He couldn't let Xu Ning pay; although the young master certainly wasn't short on money for a meal, he needed to show his attitude.

So he quickly ran to the cashier, beating Xu Ning to it and shouting to the cashier, "Check, please!"

The cashier looked at Xu Ning, then at Zheng Chenjie with a strange expression, as if saying, "What are you trying to do?!"

Eating with the boss, and then you run over to pay the bill?

Zheng Chenjie was afraid Xu Ning would pay, and seeing no reaction from the cashier, he urged, "Hurry up and check out!"

The cashier was a bit speechless and looked at Xu Ning again, "Boss, he wants to pay the bill; should I accept it or not..."

Zheng Chenjie was stunned, looking at Xu Ning in surprise.

What does that mean?

Xu Ning is the owner of this restaurant?

He subconsciously scanned the lobby, and his keen investment eye quickly made a rough assessment of the restaurant's investment cost and profitability.

Just this prime-location commercial property alone was probably worth over 30 million.

And in terms of profitability, judging by the restaurant's price point and the current bustling situation with people waiting for tables, the monthly turnover was probably over 3 million!

This was a cash cow!

Alright, he was overreacting; after all, he was a super young master, so what if he had a few more businesses?

At this moment, Ning Bing, who was still unaware, was also greatly surprised; she had just heard that Lis Private Kitchen actually belonged to Xu Ning.

You are truly creative, being an in-house designated driver at your own restaurant... Zheng Chenjie and Ning Bing watched with wide eyes as Xu Ning put on a reflective vest with the restaurant's name printed on it and sat on a small stool next to the cashier, waiting for designated driver orders.

At that moment, an incredibly strong sense of incongruity washed over them, leaving them dumbfounded.

Even though they already knew Xu Ning was going to be a designated driver, this scene in front of them was truly hard to calmly accept.

"You both drank alcohol; why don't I just drive you back as a designated driver?"

At this moment, Xu Ning's eyes suddenly lit up, and he blurted out.

Anyway, he didn't know how long he'd have to wait here, so it was better to take advantage of the situation and get an order.

"But let me say this first, I'm a designated driver, you have to respect my labor, you have to pay me the designated driver fee!"

As if remembering something, Xu Ning changed the subject.

Ning Bing couldn't help but roll her beautiful eyes at him, then burst out laughing.

You just discussed a huge business deal involving hundreds of millions without batting an eye;

Now you're haggling over a designated driver fee of a hundred yuan;

It's so contradictory that it's hard to imagine this is something one person would do!

You're probably not suffering from multiple personality disorder, are you?

As for Zheng Chenjie, at this moment, he was gradually able to follow Xu Ning's train of thought.

Unrestrained!

Truly unrestrained!

The young master was simply playing through life!

Carefree, unconstrained, doing whatever he wanted... To live to such a state, it was truly not in vain to have walked this earth!

"Alright, then we'll trouble you, designated driver master!"

"Drive safely!"

"If you drive well, I'll not only pay you the designated driver fee but also give you a tip!"

Zheng Chenjie first winked at Xu Ning, then pretended to be serious.

Ning Bing couldn't help but roll her eyes at her old leader, thinking, "You're joining in the mischief too."

But Xu Ning gave Zheng Chenjie a thumbs-up.

Indeed, those who can make a name for themselves in the investment circle have good judgment.

Of course, Xu Ning himself couldn't demand a tip, because the system wouldn't acknowledge it.

Otherwise, if he asked Ning Bing for a few million in designated driver fees and tips, wouldn't he instantly become the world's richest man?

Zheng Chenjie's car was a range rover, and it wasn't the first time Xu Ning had driven it as a designated driver, so he was familiar with its operation.

However, the quality control of this brand of car was generally poor, and various problems and malfunctions would often occur.

Otherwise, why would there be that saying—ever since I bought a range rover, I'm either at the repair shop or on the way to the repair shop.

Xu Ning had been considering buying a commuter car recently, but he had never considered a range rover.