25: Chapter 25 Accidentally Entering a Room

As soon as these words were spoken,

Song Yunfeng was truly shocked.

But immediately after, he burst into laughter.

"Kid, do you know what you're saying?"

"Of course I do!"

Zhao Feiyu said calmly.

"But I just don't know if you, Uncle, still have that old fire in you!"

Song Yunfeng's gaze shifted from initial disdain to gradual shock, and then to self-reflection.

Had he never thought about the rest of his life?

Or rather, from the day he went bankrupt, he had fantasized about standing at the peak once again.

But as time passed day by day, he grew older.

As of today, he was already fifty-eight years old.

According to the normal retirement age, in two more years, he could enjoy his golden years in peace.

But he was unwilling to let go.

Soon, Song Yunfeng snapped out of his brief emotional lapse.

"Young man, do you know how much confidence you need to say those words? The capital required for me to come out of retirement is not as simple as you imagine."

Zhao Feiyu shook his head confidently, "Don't worry about that, Uncle. Right now, I only want to ask you one question—or rather, you should ask yourself—do you still want to take a walk through the business world of Yunduan City?"

Hearing this, Song Yunfeng couldn't help but look at his father.

However, Song Beichao paid him no mind, instead continuing to examine the jar of wine on the table with great interest.

Then he stood up and walked toward the balcony to tend to his potted plants.

Seeing this, Zhao Feiyu couldn't help but smile faintly.

The old man's meaning was already very clear.

The decision-making power was now in Song Yunfeng's hands.

Whether he wanted to or not was entirely up to his own choice.

Seeing the situation, Zhao Feiyu immediately struck while the iron was hot, continuing, "If you're worried that your body might not be able to handle it, there's absolutely no need to worry.

Your role would only be in a guiding position.

You won't need to do everything personally."

Hearing this, Song Yunfeng took a deep breath and asked, "What direction and strategy do you have? Can you tell me about it?"

Zhao Feiyu shook his head, "The direction and strategy are in your hands. I won't interfere with any of it because I know that even if I stated my own direction and strategy, you would still execute things based on your own ideas."

Song Yunfeng slowly picked up a cup of tea and took a sip.

In this tiny movement, Zhao Feiyu noticed that his right hand holding the teacup was trembling slightly.

Clearly, he was going through a process of self-persuasion.

A moment later, Song Yunfeng slowly raised his head, his tiger-like eyes staring intently at Zhao Feiyu as he asked, "How much startup capital is there at the beginning?"

Zhao Feiyu slowly held up one finger.

Seeing this, Song Yunfeng's brow furrowed instantly, "Ten million?"

However, Zhao Feiyu shook his head.

Seeing that, Song Yunfeng's brow relaxed, "One hundred million?"

But Zhao Feiyu continued to shake his head.

Song Yunfeng propped his hands on his knees, his entire body trembling slightly as he asked, "One billion?"

Only then did Zhao Feiyu nod.

Hearing this, Song Yunfeng exhaled a long breath of turbid air.

And Old Master Song Beichao, standing on the balcony, couldn't help but look at Zhao Feiyu after hearing that number.

Being able to produce one billion in startup capital at once meant that Zhao Feiyu's capabilities were definitely extraordinary.

Just then, the old man slowly walked over and sat down, "I'm very curious to know what your goal is?"

Zhao Feiyu turned his head to look at the kitchen, where Song Manli and her mother were busy cooking.

Seeing that figure, Zhao Feiyu smiled slightly, "I feel guilty for not facing the hardships together with Manli back then. Everything I'm doing now is to make amends and win her back."

Hearing this, the old man nodded with satisfaction.

From this point alone, he could see that Zhao Feiyu was a person of sentiment and integrity.

Cooperating with such a person was absolutely reassuring.

Immediately, the old man gave Song Yunfeng an approving look.

Having received his father's affirmation, Song Yunfeng nodded firmly, "Good! Young man, if you trust me, with this one billion, I will definitely earn you back ten billion."

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyu stood up excitedly, "Don't worry, Uncle. Even if you lose all of this one billion, I won't care at all. I will even continue to provide additional investment later. You can go all out without hesitation."

Song Yunfeng looked slightly displeased upon hearing this, "Young man, it seems you still don't quite trust me. Do you really think I'm so old and useless that I'll lose all of your one billion?"

Zhao Feiyu burst into laughter, "Uncle, you've misunderstood. I really didn't mean it that way."

"What are you talking about? You seem so happy!"

Just then, Song Manli, wearing an apron, walked out carrying the dishes.

Seeing Zhao Feiyu getting along so happily and harmoniously with her family, Song Manli also breathed a sigh of relief.

She had been worried that her father would make things difficult for Zhao Feiyu!

But now it seemed there was absolutely no need for that.

Soon the meal was served, and a table of delicious dishes was neatly arranged on the dining table.

Zhao Feiyu quickly opened the wine, then found a decanter to pour some for the old man and Song Yunfeng respectively.

"Grandpa, Uncle, this glass of wine is a toast to you from your junior. At the same time, I wish us a triumphant start!"

After saying that, Zhao Feiyu drained his glass in one gulp.

Hearing this, Song Manli was suddenly a bit confused, "What do you mean 'triumphant start'? What were you all just talking about?"

Before Zhao Feiyu could speak, Song Yunfeng said, "Feiyu plans to invest in me and let me return to my old profession!"

Song Manli's mouth dropped open in surprise as she looked at Zhao Feiyu in disbelief, "How come you didn't tell me in advance? You kept it from me and settled this with my dad? Besides, my dad is almost sixty this year. Where would he get the energy to help you do these things?"

Zhao Feiyu smiled apologetically, "Uncle's previous company matters were also a piece of unfinished business for him. Although he's over fifty, I believe that for the sake of his dreams, Uncle definitely won't give up.

Furthermore, I've already explained to Uncle that he doesn't need to do everything personally. Anything that can be solved with money should be handled by subordinates, so it won't be very tiring."

Hearing this, Song Manli finally nodded in relief.

After a few rounds of drinks, Zhao Feiyu said to Song Yunfeng, "The funds will be in place tomorrow, but I will transfer them to Manli first."

"Why?"

Song Yunfeng was somewhat puzzled.

Wouldn't it be better to transfer the money directly to him?

Why go through such trouble?

However, Zhao Feiyu shook his head.

"Although it's troublesome and adds an extra step, the meaning is different for me."

Song Yunfeng nodded and didn't ask further.

The reason Zhao Feiyu was being so troublesome by transferring the money to Song Manli first...

...was because he wanted to see if this money invested in Song Yunfeng would be recognized by the system as spending on Song Manli.

If it worked, then there would be a twenty-fold cashback.

After many rounds of drinks, everyone was feeling a bit lightheaded.

Old Master Song Beichao had already fallen into a deep sleep.

Zhao Feiyu was also arranged to rest in Song Manli's room.

When Zhao Feiyu woke up, it was already after three in the morning.

Dazed, he lifted the covers and felt his way out in the dark, wanting to find some water to drink.

Thirst is the biggest headache for someone who has been drinking.

Coming to the water dispenser, Zhao Feiyu gulped down three full cups of water before letting out a satisfied burp.

Afterward, Zhao Feiyu squinted his eyes and walked back toward the room in a blur.

But who would have thought that just as Zhao Feiyu lay down, he suddenly felt as if there was another person beside him.

Dizzy and lightheaded, Zhao Feiyu didn't pay it any mind and fell asleep in a muddle.

When he woke up the next day, a piercing scream startled Zhao Feiyu awake.

Song Yunfeng and Zhang Meizhi immediately rushed in from outside.