124: Proposed establishment of a financial company

After arranging everything, everyone went to the drying area to find clothes in their size, and then headed to the bathing area to shower.

The shower rooms in the camp are usually separated by gender, similar to large bathhouses in the north, except each shower stall has a curtain partition. After all, this is the south, and many people would feel uncomfortable without some cover.

In the shower room, the scene for guys and girls was completely different. The guys were like wild horses, playing and roughhousing to their heart's content.

Water gushed from the showerheads as they laughed, splashed water at each other, and thoroughly enjoyed the happy time.

On the other side, the girls' shower room was filled with hushed whispers.

The girls discussed all sorts of gossip together. From interesting campus stories to celebrity scandals, their topics never ceased.

Laughter and whispers intertwined, filling the entire shower room with a lively atmosphere.

When they came out after showering, they transformed back into cool and aloof boys and reserved girls, like armor-clad warriors changing in an instant.

Everyone began choosing tents. Chen Xiangbei suggested surrounding the girls in the middle, as no one was sure what unexpected incidents might occur outside.

Five tents formed a circle in the center, while the other four tents were positioned like the Four Divine Beasts in the southeast, northwest, and northeast directions, perfectly encircling the girls inside.

After saying goodnight to each other, everyone returned to their respective tents, ready to sleep.

Chen Xiangbei, however, called out to Hu Dong, who was just about to enter his tent.

"Ba Yi, wait a minute, let's chat."

Hu Dong turned back to look at him, then nodded, and walked slowly alongside him into the distance.

Hu Dong opened his mouth and asked, "What's up, Xiangbei, is something wrong?"

"How's your work recently?"

"Sigh~ You know how it is working at a financial company like this. It's the same everywhere, endless tasks and endless overtime. Sometimes you even have to go out and drink with leaders and stuff," Hu Dong replied.

"Then have you ever thought about changing jobs, maybe somewhere a bit more relaxed?"

"Changing jobs is the same everywhere. The current environment isn't very friendly to job seekers like us. It's already good if a company is willing to hire you."

"I have an idea that could solve this dilemma. I wonder if you'd be willing?"

Hu Dong looked puzzled and asked, "What idea?"

Chen Xiangbei said seriously, "I'll invest money for you to set up a financial company, specializing in futures trading and stock trading."

"You will build the team from scratch. Initially, I will invest twenty million, and give you two percent sweat equity."

"After the company is established, I won't be involved in anything for a short period. I'll only be responsible for funding and profits. Once my matters are resolved, I'll join in."

"How about it? Want to go big?"

Hu Dong was stunned by this astonishing news. He knew Chen Xiangbei had made money recently, but he didn't expect him to have made so much. Investing twenty million right away was unbelievable.

Hu Dong asked seriously, "Xiangbei, aren't you doing well with your Ornamental Fish business? Why suddenly want to open a financial company?"

Chen Xiangbei looked up at the sky and slowly said, "Finance is our major after all. I'm not willing to completely give it up, especially after studying for so many years."

"Moreover, I have spare money now, which happens to meet the requirements for starting a company. I just lack a reliable helper. With your top-ranked professional performance, you're the most suitable person!"

Hu Dong thought for a moment and said, "Helping you is no problem, but isn't two percent sweat equity a bit too much? How about lowering it a bit? I'm afraid I won't do a good job and feel uneasy about taking it."

"Hahaha, who doesn't know that you, Hu Dong, are the three-time consecutive champion of the National Financial Competition? If you can't do it well, then I don't know who else to find!"

"Just go ahead and do it with confidence. This is what you deserve. I even think I'm giving you too little, and you still think it's too much!" Chen Xiangbei laughed.

"Alright then, since you've said so, I will do my best to help you manage the company well," Hu Dong solemnly agreed.

"It's *our* company!" Chen Xiangbei corrected him.

"Hahaha!" The two looked at each other and smiled.

From then on, a financial giant who would become famous overseas was born!

The two discussed some follow-up matters, building the general framework and ironing out some details.

Chen Xiangbei promised that once Hu Dong resigned, he would transfer the twenty million funds to him in one lump sum, allowing him to build the company team and then slowly improve it.

This sudden major event made Hu Dong extremely nervous, his mind filled with how to build the company.

Chen Xiangbei patted him on the back, and then the two walked back, preparing to rest after returning to the camp.

Hu Dong tossed and turned in his tent, planning in his mind to go back, resign, and then establish the company...

Chen Xiangbei had no income today, so he couldn't trigger the System settlement. He fell asleep early.

In his dream, his companion for the night turned into a beast-eared girl again, which made him feel a slight regret that it wasn't Yin Yueyao.

This was also the first time in a long while that he had no income, but he had asked the System, and even without income, the daily multiplier would accumulate and would not stop or decrease.

This allowed Chen Xiangbei to sleep peacefully.

Early the next morning, before dawn.

Chen Xiangbei woke up early. He planned to watch a sunrise on this small island. After all, he had come all this way, and he didn't know when he would come again.

Arriving at the main tent, due to limited conditions, he could only make a cup of instant coffee. Holding the coffee, he came to the beach, stepped on the wet sand, and waited for the sun to rise in the east.

The gentle morning sea breeze brushed against his face, bringing a hint of fresh air. Chen Xiangbei stood quietly by the sea, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon.

The sky gradually changed from dark to a fish-belly white, and then, streaks of brilliant rosy light began to spread, as if nature was carefully painting a masterpiece for this moment.

Chen Xiangbei's mood was exceptionally calm. He was immersed in this beautiful scene, forgetting all worries and pressures.

He thought of his dreams, those goals that once seemed out of reach, but now had become clearer and more real.

As time passed, the sun slowly rose from the horizon.

At first, it was just a small red ball, slowly ascending. Gradually, it became bigger and bigger, brighter and brighter, its brilliant light illuminating the entire sea surface and sky.

Chen Xiangbei was deeply moved by this magnificent sight, and a sense of inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart. He realized that there were too many beautiful moments in life worth discovering and cherishing.

When the sun had fully risen, Chen Xiangbei slowly closed his eyes, feeling the warmth of the sunlight on his body. This moment would become a beautiful memory in his life.

After seeing the sun fully out, he prepared to go make breakfast for everyone.