Super Rich by Doing as You Please

He took the portrait from the easel, placed it into a picture frame, and handed it to Xu Yun and Wanqing. "This is for you. I hope you like it."

Xu Yun looked at the portrait, a little surprised.

’This vlogger has some real skill.’

With just a simple sketch, she had vividly captured the scene of the two of them eating and talking. It was a perfect likeness.

After looking at it, Wanqing loved it too.

Xu Yun thanked the artist, then let Wanqing take it to keep as a small memento.

Afterward, the two of them took a walk along Binjiang Road to let their food settle.

Wanqing once again talked about her hopes for the future.

She was going to become an A-list superstar!

Xu Yun wished her success!

Returning from Binjiang Road, Xu Yun saw it was still early, so he took her on a small shopping spree, spending over a hundred thousand yuan.

Finally, he drove her back to her rental apartment.

Before getting out of the car, Wanqing already had a good idea of what was going to happen next.

But she was more than willing, just like on Hong Kong Island.

Her best friend Michelle had been a bit blunt before, but she had a point.

She had come to Jiangcheng all by herself to break into the entertainment industry; her only chance was with Xu Yun’s help.

So she had to hold on to him tightly!

But to her surprise, after dropping her off downstairs, Xu Yun simply smiled, gave her a kiss on the forehead, and showed no intention of getting out of the car to go up with her.

Wanqing asked, confused, "Aren’t you coming up?"

"Not today. I have other things to do."

Xu Yun smiled. "You’ve been walking around all afternoon. Go on back and get some rest. We’ll meet up again when we’re free."

"Oh, okay then."

Having had her invitation rejected by Xu Yun, Wanqing returned to her rental apartment alone. Staring at the portrait of herself and Xu Yun in her hand, she suddenly felt a sense of loss and unease.

’Has he gotten tired of me? Is he not interested anymore?’

’But if that’s true, why did he ask me to dinner today and buy me so many things?’

"He must like me."

Wanqing consoled herself. "Maybe he really is busy."

Meanwhile, Xu Yun was driving to Xi Wei’s tavern.

He really did have other things to do this afternoon.

After meeting Wanqing for lunch, shopping in the afternoon, and not having seen her for several days, Xu Yun had originally planned to have a more... intimate exchange with her before heading back.

But then Yan Can had messaged him, saying he had found information on Qin Xun.

He had no choice. His "love" for Wanqing would have to be put on hold for today!

A short while later, Xu Yun arrived at the tavern. He met Yan Can and received the information he had gathered.

He flipped through the file. It contained very detailed information on all of the Qin Family’s various businesses and ongoing construction projects.

He had to admit, while Yan Can wasn’t the sharpest businessman, he was definitely a master at getting other things done. He was incredibly efficient!

"Impressive."

Xu Yun asked, puzzled, "How did you get all this so quickly?"

"Heh heh, I’ve spent a lot of money making friends who are happy to be wined and dined. I know people in all sorts of industries."

Yan Can said proudly, "They’re all driven by greed, but if you give them money, they really get things done. They helped me dig all this up in no time."

"How much did it cost? I’ll transfer you the money."

"Uh..."

Yan Can was suddenly at a loss for words. "Brother Xu, if you’re going to talk about money, you’re not treating me like one of your own."

"Alright, then. I’ll owe you one."

"Brother Xu, what’s your next move?"

Yan Can added, "I heard that guy is also having someone secretly look into your background."

"Let him try."

Xu Yun stood up. "By the way, that thing I asked you about last time..."

"It’s done. All three of his cars have ended up in the repair shop recently due to ’traffic accidents.’"

Yan Can grinned. "He’s so scared now he barely dares to leave his house."

"Good. For now, just keep an eye on him for me. Let me know if you notice any sign of trouble."

Xu Yun said, "I’m going to go find someone now to handle the things in this file."

"Okay."

After his meeting with Yan Can, Xu Yun took the file, made a call to Xino to confirm her father was home, and then drove directly to their house.

Xino thought Xu Yun was there to see her, but after just a few words, he went to the tea room.

Xi Huai’an looked at Xu Yun, who had shown up unannounced, and smiled. "Here for tea?"

"Yes."

Xu Yun nodded. "And to ask you for a small favor, Uncle."

"What favor?"

"This."

Xu Yun handed a file to Xi Huai’an. "I know you’re well-connected with people in the relevant departments, Uncle. So, as a concerned and upstanding citizen, I’d like to suggest to the leadership that they take a closer look at these business establishments and construction projects."

Xi Huai’an looked at the file, his brow furrowed.

He naturally understood what this meant.

Xi Huai’an hesitated for a moment before saying, "I do know the owners of two of the construction projects listed here. If there are problems with their subordinates, I can try to give them a heads-up.

As for the clubs and bathhouses..."

Seeing his hesitation, Xu Yun said, "If it’s too much trouble for you, Uncle, then never mind. I’ll figure something else out."

"It’s no trouble."

Xi Huai’an said, "There’s a nationwide ’100-Day Special Operation’ going on right now. I’ll just call the chiefs of a couple of branch bureaus later and add a few places to their inspection list. It’s a small thing. They should grant me this favor."

"Thank you, Uncle."

Seeing that his business was settled, Xu Yun said, "Since you’ve treated me so well, Uncle, I won’t be stingy either. I have a surprise for you, too."

"What surprise?"

Xu Yun took a sip of tea and said with a casual smile, "That company you invested in over in Shenzhen... I imagine it’s run into some funding trouble. You’re probably looking for financing everywhere, aren’t you?"

Hearing this, Xi Huai’an was once again shaken.

He was the only one who knew he had started a new venture in Shenzhen—not even his own son was aware!

So it was impossible for Xino to have told him.

He never imagined that Xu Yun would not only know about it but also be so clear on his current predicament.

This meant he knew his company inside and out!

Xi Huai’an stared at Xu Yun in shock and suspicion. "How do you know about this?" he asked, bewildered.

"That’s not important."

Xu Yun said, "Rest assured, Uncle, I mean you no harm. I can help you with your financing problem."

"How are you going to solve it?"

"As it happens, I know a friend on Hong Kong Island. She runs an investment firm and is currently looking for promising companies to invest in. I’ll give her a call when I get back and recommend your company, Uncle."

Xu Yun added, "Barring any surprises, it shouldn’t be a problem."

"Fine. I understand."

Xi Huai’an didn’t know the true extent of Xu Yun’s capabilities, but judging from his confident tone, he knew there was a very good chance this would work out.

But his company’s current funding gap wasn’t something a small amount of money could fix. It needed at least a hundred million!

’I wonder how much they can actually invest!’

But no matter the amount, it was a huge help to him—a true lifeline!

Then, he added, "Xu Yun, I’m not helping you to ask for something in return or to make some kind of trade. It’s purely because my daughter likes you, and I consider you half a son-in-law."

"I know, which is why I’m happy to return the favor."

Xu Yun smiled. "I’m a very practical person. I treat people well who treat me well."

In Xi Huai’an’s eyes, this statement was not only Xu Yun clarifying his position, but it also carried a latent, threatening undertone.

’The hidden meaning is: if someone treats me poorly, then I’ll do the same to them.’

’Since I was able to find out about your secret company, who knows what else I might be able to do!’

"It’s good to have some things out in the open."

Xi Huai’an also spoke frankly, "As long as you mean our family, or my daughter, no harm, I can help you handle and resolve many matters that are inconvenient for you to deal with personally."

This time, it was just dealing with a small-time punk who couldn’t make it to the big leagues.

That’s right. In Xi Huai’an’s eyes, based on the information in Xu Yun’s file, the Qin Family was nothing more than a bunch of small-fry punks who relied on gray-area industries.

And that was before even considering the mysterious Xu Yun.

Therefore, Xi Huai’an didn’t believe for a second that Xu Yun couldn’t handle them on his own.

But he had still come to him for help, most likely because it was inconvenient for him to act directly and attract unnecessary attention, so he needed to borrow someone else’s hand.

Alternatively, he was simply using this matter to test his attitude.

’This young man is so meticulous. He’s destined for great things!’