536: Chapter 536 I'm flirting with your sister

Chen Cheng's lips curled slightly, and he didn't waste words. "Good!"

"I'm investing in a 2 billion USD semiconductor fund, independent of Company Name. It will report directly to the group and to me, and you will manage it."

"Funds are limited, so focus on lithography machines, electronic specialty gases, photoresists, and ultrapure water—fields where there are no alternative solutions."

Yu Tu nodded. "Understood."

Chen Cheng was still a bit uneasy and added another instruction, "You studied aircraft design and have a doctorate, so you're practically half a physicist."

"I hope you won't be deceived."

"Three principles. First, if they are secretive during the investigation, absolutely do not invest;"

"Second, if the founder has no actual technical R&D experience or doesn't have a doctorate, absolutely do not invest;"

"Third, never go all-in on a single company in any one field."

Yu Tu's expression was solemn. Sensing the urgency in Chen Cheng's words, he let out a breath. "I've noted it down."

Company Name's assets under management are only a bit over 2 billion, and that's in Yuan.

Giving 2 billion USD directly was equivalent to giving him seven Company Names.

Yu Tu could clearly weigh the significance and pressure involved.

Chen Cheng chuckled. "I'll have Zhao Hui give the word. You can take whoever you want from Company Name."

"Of course, not Xia Qing," he added at the end.

If both of them went, it really would become a mom-and-pop shop.

And it would be Scum Cheng giving them the money to open it.

As someone used to being a cao thief, Scum Cheng couldn't do such a thing.

The two chatted for a few more moments before hanging up.

This sudden idea came because the long positions in gold on Hong Kong Island had gradually been liquidated recently. There was a lot of idle cash over there in Hong Kong.

With 15 billion in capital as backing, 3 billion was invested with an overall leverage of 20 times. A profit of 8.75% resulted in 5.2 billion.

After setting aside 3 billion USD for Zen's data center, the various accounts of Company Name added up to over 14 billion USD.

Naturally, he had to keep this money flowing.

Besides investing in the Asia-Pacific and European secondary markets, Chen Cheng even considered developing his own Artificial Intelligence chips.

But the problem now was, even if they were developed, who would manufacture them?

He still had to work on the infrastructure first.

Otherwise, he'd have to wait for the islanders to issue ID cards.

On second thought, he decided against it; providing the money was already generous enough.

He didn't want to provide the manpower at all.

Wouldn't that get in the way of me picking up girls?

In the afternoon, Chen Cheng had tea with an old friend.

They talked about AI, medicine, the metaverse, and blockchain.

This was Chen Cheng's first investment after becoming wealthy, and also one of his most important investments to date.

He just didn't know when it would finally go public.

After the meeting ended, Chen Cheng politely declined the evening's banquet invitation.

He dismissed Zou Yu, Eleven, and the Bodyguard.

With the Danger Perception Halo, Chen Cheng was no longer particularly worried about safety issues.

He drove his car, wandering aimlessly around Beijing.

He wanted to clear his mind.

Every time he communicated with insightful people, Chen Cheng would seriously review and think about the future.

This was a habit he had developed over many years.

As he drove, he saw a stylish cafe by the side of the road and pulled over.

The place looked like an art and design district or something similar.

Like the other cars, his was parked right on the roadside.

He grabbed a mask, got out of the car, and walked inside.

Walking up to the counter, Chen Cheng was stunned for a moment as he looked at the clerk behind the ordering machine.

Isn't this Zhong Xiaoqin?

Oh, wait, it should be Sun Xiang.

Sun Xiang's two lively eyes were watery, reflecting the sunlight and looking exceptionally beautiful.

"Sir, would you like to order something?" Seeing him staring at her in a daze, Sun Xiang couldn't help but speak up to remind him.

Chen Cheng's lips curved into a smile. "Any recommendations?"

Sun Xiang said adorably, "Our Geisha coffee is quite good."

Chen Cheng glanced at the menu. "Then I'll have a Geisha milk coffee."

"Would you like that iced or hot?"

"Hot has a better texture, but iced is more refreshing for the summer."

"Iced, please."

"Alright, sir. That's 68 in total. Shall I scan your code?"

Chen Cheng smiled and handed over his phone.

"I was dazed just now because I thought your eyes were very beautiful."

"Huh?" Sun Xiang, who was about to turn around to make the coffee, was suddenly stunned, a blush creeping onto her pale face.

Under her sister's shadow, Sun Xiang was rarely praised for her beauty.

She was naturally thin-skinned, so Chen Cheng's compliment made her feel shy.

Her face flushed red. "Thank you~"

Chen Cheng simply smiled and raised an eyebrow, saying nothing more as he turned to find a seat.

Sun Xiang watched Chen Cheng's back, gave a silly "hehe" giggle, and went back to work.

At the same time, a delivery guy carrying a bouquet of flowers walked into the office of Sun Xin's company.

He shouted toward the workstations, "Is Sun Xin here?"

"Ah, here," Sun Xin quickly raised her hand, her tone cheerful.

Sun Xin's colleagues glanced over and immediately looked at her, starting to gossip.

"What's the situation this time?"

Sun Xin's lips curved into crescents. She took the flowers, signed for them, and thanked the delivery guy.

"Thank you~"

A female colleague who was usually a bit salty toward Sun Xin leaned in. "Who sent them?"

Another female colleague at the next desk chimed in, "Who else could it be?"

As she spoke, she raised an eyebrow toward Wu Jiang's office.

"Oh~" Everyone around immediately let out a meaningful "oh."

Sun Xin hurriedly shook her head. "No, my boyfriend sent them."

Everyone's eyes widened. "How did you suddenly become taken after just one day?"

"Who is it? Is he handsome?"

"Come on, spill it. Who is he?"

"Which company is he from?"

The smile on Sun Xin's lips couldn't be hidden. "Oh, how should I explain it to you guys?"

"He's actually my college classmate."

"Oh~" The woman who had been salty toward Sun Xin now had a smile on her face. "So it's an old flame being rekindled."

She was in competition with Sun Xin, and seeing Sun Xin so close to the office director made her incredibly anxious.

She often made snide remarks to Sun Xin, saying, "What's the use of working hard? You have to look like her first."

Now it was fine; Sun Xin had a boyfriend, and it wasn't Wu Jiang.

From then on, Sun Xin would probably have 'good days' ahead.

However, this woman was likely mistaken.

Wu Jiang knew Chen Cheng; someone who could reach the position of director by age thirty wouldn't be stupid enough to bully a tycoon's girlfriend.

Sun Xin was a bit embarrassed by their teasing. "Oh, get back to work! Don't you want to make money? If the boss sees us, he'll have something to say."

After a few more words, Sun Xin finally managed to send her gossiping colleagues away.

She picked up her phone and sent a message to Chen Cheng: [Didn't you just send me flowers yesterday?]

Chen Cheng's lips curled into a smile as he read her message: [Do you like them?]

Sun Xin: [I love them~]

[They smell wonderful.]

Chen Cheng: [I'm glad you like them.]

Sun Xin: [What are you doing?]

Chen Cheng looked up at Sun Xiang, who was busy at the counter. Should he say, 'I'm currently thinking about how to flirt with your younger sister?'