SAG -Chapter 97 Liu Lu’s First Investment

Zhang Siyan rolled her eyes.

“Have you ever actually met President Huo in person?”

“Uh… no,” Qian Li admitted honestly.

“I haven’t either.”

Zhang Siyan spread her hands helplessly.

“Forget it.”

“There’s no point thinking about it.”

“It doesn’t really have anything to do with us anyway.”

“We’d better focus on figuring out how to take over the new district.”

Qian Li nodded.

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Wu Ying kept glancing at Zhang Sicheng strangely.

He had the distinct feeling that his master was somehow different today.

Normally, the first thing Zhang Sicheng did after arriving at the office was switch on his computer.

Whether there was work or not, he would sit dutifully at his desk.

Especially over the past few days.

No one knew whether the new owner had secretly sent someone to observe them.

That “someone” might not even be an outsider—it could easily be one of their coworkers.

Because of that possibility, Zhang Sicheng had been behaving especially diligently, always looking busy even when there was nothing to do.

But today…

As soon as he arrived, Zhang Sicheng began wandering around the office.

He looked here and there.

Touched this.

Examined that.

As though everything around him were brand new.

But Wu Ying knew perfectly well that Zhang Sicheng had worked here for nearly seven years.

There was nothing about this company he wasn’t familiar with.

So why had he suddenly become so interested?

Wu Ying also noticed something else.

Whenever Zhang Sicheng looked at people now, his gaze seemed… evaluative.

During the lunch break, Wu Ying quietly approached him.

“Master…”

“Has the new boss taken a liking to you?”

“Are you helping him evaluate the rest of us?”

That was the conclusion Wu Ying had reached after observing him all morning.

It was the only explanation that fit Zhang Sicheng’s strange behavior.

Zhang Sicheng hadn’t expected the question.

His first instinct was to deny it.

But after a moment’s thought, he replied, “More or less.”

“Really?”

Wu Ying’s voice rose involuntarily before he hurriedly looked around.

Only after confirming no one had overheard did he relax.

“So… does that mean you’re getting promoted?”

If what Zhang Sicheng said was true, then a promotion seemed only natural.

“Something like that.”

Zhang Sicheng deliberately kept his answer vague.

Wu Ying didn’t care about the details.

All he heard was that his master was moving up.

His face immediately filled with anticipation.

“So what’s the new boss like?”

“How’s the company’s future looking?”

“Did he tell you what direction the company is heading?”

Wu Ying genuinely liked working here.

The atmosphere wasn’t perfect, but it was pleasant enough.

The pay was above average for the industry.

If possible, he had no desire to leave.

Instead of answering the first question, Zhang Sicheng said, “The company already has a brand-new project.”

“The planning documents are completely finished.”

“As soon as everything stabilizes, development will begin immediately.”

“Really?”

“What’s the new project?”

Wu Ying asked excitedly.

Then he quickly realized his mistake.

Even if Zhang Sicheng was trusted by the new owner, there was no way he’d reveal confidential information now.

“Oh, right…”

“What are you planning to do about Zhao Yu?”

“Shouldn’t you report him to the new boss?”

Wu Ying suggested.

Zhang Sicheng smiled.

“There’s no need.”

Seeing how magnanimous his master seemed, Wu Ying wisely dropped the subject.

He knew perfectly well that reporting coworkers behind their backs was risky.

Not only would it offend the person being reported, but it could also alienate everyone else.

Liu Lu finished work early that afternoon after arranging to leave ahead of schedule.

When she met up with Liu Hui, she discovered Ning Qing was already there, taking Liu Hui and Wu Xin shopping.

“Big Sis!”

Liu Hui greeted her happily.

Liu Lu noticed that Liu Hui had changed into a completely new outfit.

The clothes looked considerably more expensive than before.

She glanced at Ning Qing.

“Qingqing…”

“How much were their clothes?”

“I’ll pay you back.”

It wasn’t hard to guess who had bought them.

Ning Qing waved dismissively.

“It’s nothing.”

“Just a little gift.”

“As long as the girls like them.”

“Alright then.”

Liu Lu decided not to argue.

At that moment, Liu Hui suddenly announced, “Big Sis, I found a new job.”

“What kind of job?”

“What do you do?”

“And don’t tell me you’ve been scammed again.”

No sooner had Liu Lu spoken than Ning Qing coughed awkwardly.

Suppressing a laugh, Liu Hui explained, “I’m working at Sister Qing’s company.”

Liu Lu immediately turned to Ning Qing.

“Qingqing, I’m sorry.”

“I didn’t realize she was joining your company.”

“It’s fine.”

Ning Qing genuinely wasn’t bothered.

After hesitating for a moment, Liu Lu asked, “Qingqing…”

“The investment you mentioned yesterday…”

“Does your gaming club still need funding?”

Ning Qing’s eyes immediately brightened.

“Of course.”

“Does Sister Lu want to invest?”

“…Yes.”

“How much do you think would be appropriate?”

Liu Lu asked nervously.

This was the very first investment she’d ever made.

If Ning Qing hadn’t helped her so much—and if Zhang Ran hadn’t encouraged her the previous evening—she never would have considered it.

The very concept of investing had rarely crossed her mind before.

“I plan to contribute ten million yuan as the initial capital.”

“How about this?”

“If it’s convenient for you, you invest one million.”

“I’ll invest the remaining nine million.”

“You’ll own ten percent of the shares, and I’ll own ninety.”

“What do you think?”

The ten-million-yuan investment had already been discussed with Meng Mingxuan, Pang Bo, and the others.

Together, they planned to establish ten esports teams.

Each team would receive an investment of ten million yuan.

That way, even if the venture failed, Zhang Ran’s promise to buy everything back would make it much easier to recover their investment.

When Liu Lu heard that the total investment was ten million yuan—and that she’d need to contribute one million—her heart ached.

In the past, she would have hesitated over spending even ten thousand yuan.

One million was unimaginable.

But…

Her father-in-law supported the idea.

And the previous evening she’d already discussed it with Zhang Sicheng, who had encouraged her as well.

Finally, Liu Lu gritted her teeth.

“Alright.”

“We’ll do it your way.”

Standing nearby, Liu Hui stared blankly at her cousin.

She had already guessed that Liu Lu’s circumstances had improved dramatically.

But she never imagined she’d become this wealthy.

One million yuan…

And she could decide to invest it without hesitation.

Wu Xin looked at Liu Hui speechlessly once again.

This was the cousin she’d described as “not doing very well?”

If they hadn’t been roommates for four years, Wu Xin would have thought Liu Hui had been deliberately messing with her.

“Great.”

“Then we’ll complete the paperwork whenever you’re free.”

“Oh, and I almost forgot.”

“Xiaohui and Xiaoxin are also working at our club.”

“So now…”

Ning Qing smiled.

“You’re technically their boss too.”

Liu Lu nodded.

Knowing that made her feel a little more at ease.