It was almost 11 o’clock at night. Luofeng said he needed ti to work.
The girls on WeChat were all very well-behaved and didn’t pester Luofeng, which was a particularly good thing. If Luofeng needed to work and the girls kept bothering him, it ant they weren’t destined to be with him. Only girls who were sensible and knew right from wrong could end up with Luofeng.
Luofeng now began to check the price of gold. It seed the price per unit had risen by 10 yuan compared to the morning? An increase of less than three percent didn’t seem like much, but it was enough to bring joy to so gold speculators and sorrow to others.
Until 12 a.m., Luofeng was planning and analyzing the gold market. He was considering the timing of his entry.
He just needed to reduce his leverage ratio. Even if he went all in, he could make a lot of money. The key was not to use too much leverage. That could lead to insufficient funds; even a slight drop in gold prices would wipe him out, forcing a liquidation.
If he made enough money this ti, investing in the graphene battery industry should be possible, right? Luofeng was very clear that such an industry must be supported by funds; otherwise, it would remain a pipe dream.
However, around 20 minutes past midnight, Luofeng heard Luo Lin co ho. But Luofeng pretended to be asleep to avoid him.
Luofeng then started looking for suitable properties for Bai Ningbing and Tangya. After so searching, Luofeng had two suitable options: one was in Mulingshan Villa, but it was too close to his new ho. What if things blew up in my face? Butterfly Villa, on the other hand, was a luxury furnished high-rise project.
This property belonged to Li Jincai. It would be a headache if I ran into him there.
Wait, didn’t Li Jincai notice sothing last ti but chose to keep quiet? Is he an interesting guy?
Butterfly Villa seems pretty good! Maybe if sothing unexpected happened, Li Jincai could help diate?
Luofeng quickly settled on this place.
「The next morning at 7:30」
Luofeng had breakfast with his dad.
Luo Lin started to make complaints, "You brat, you’ve really caused a lot of trouble this ti!"
"Huh?" Luofeng played dumb.
"Still pretending? The Shanghai officials invited to the Shanghai Developnt Symposium again today. I can’t get out of it, and there’s no point in attending since I’m basically just there to listen in. Do you think that’s interesting?"
"Of course it’s interesting. It represents your high status! After attending, so many people will know you. Fa often translates to profit," Luofeng flattered him.
"Get lost, get lost, get lost. But the only benefit is that I have a legitimate reason not to be at ho!" Luo Lin continued to make complaints.
At 8 o’clock in the morning, Old Luo left ho first.
Luofeng also left, chose a Starbucks, ordered a cup of coffee, and ssaged Li Jincai, "Uncle Li, how are the sales at Butterfly Villa going?"
"The sales over there are still okay! It’s mainly entry-level luxury property, in the ’ho upgrade’ category!"
"Are you buying a house again?"
"I haven’t reserved any housing resources there. They are all standard units. The quality can’t compare to the one I gave you last ti!"
Luofeng thought about it and then said, "I want to buy a house for my girlfriend. Would it be appropriate to choose one in the sa area as the last one?"
"HAHAHA!" Li Jincai instantly understood what he ant. After all, one girlfriend was already living in that area. Did he plan to put another in the sa neighborhood? That’s probably sothing only that one corrupt official would do—housing a hundred lovers in the sa neighborhood.
Even if Luofeng were a ’great guy’ in that sense, he wouldn’t dare try sothing like that. So, the plan is to set up a woman on each side? A north-south strategy? Butterfly Villa is in the north, after all.
"You young people really know how to live it up. Your Uncle Li here just can’t keep up anymore. I’m all drained at ho, let alone having energy for anything outside!"
Luofeng laughed, "What about that sales lady from last ti?"
Since Li Jincai had started with such banter, Luofeng felt free to disregard their difference in seniority.
"Hahaha, not bad, pretty good."
Li Jincai didn’t play dumb. After all, he knew Luofeng had several girlfriends. If he ntioned this to Luofeng, it wasn’t like Luofeng would go and tell Li Jincai’s wife, right?
In interpersonal interactions, exposing your vulnerabilities to each other is actually a way to deepen the relationship.
"Heh heh!"
Luofeng rolled his eyes. And he still claims he can’t handle it? That sales lady in black stockings and high heels is probably the one who’ll drain you dry, not your wife.
But as for himself, Luofeng, how could he possibly be out of steam? With his Double Talent? Plus, he was just over twenty. Anyone care to experience his Dragon Body Wellness?
"At Butterfly Villa, the largest unit size is 280 square ters. See if that would be too modest for your girlfriend!"
"That’s not a problem. She studies out of town, so I’ll just buy her another place there! By the way, Uncle Li, can we go see the house today?"
"Of course, where are you right now? I’ll arrange for soone to show you the house!"
"No need, it’s too much trouble over the New Year. Just arrange for soone to deliver the full set of keys and access cards to . I want the best unit!"
"Alright, Little Luo, send your location!"
Luofeng quickly sent over his location and followed up, "By the way, how much is the corresponding unit type at Butterfly Villa?"
"You’re ssing with again, aren’t you? This little thing, I’ll just count it as a New Year’s gift to you!"
"I’m just asking how much it is. Do you think I’m actually going to pay?"
Li Jincai knew Luofeng was joking; after all, he was aware of the profits from the Honda cars last ti. Could Luofeng possibly be short of money for a house? But even if Luofeng offered to pay, Li Jincai wouldn’t accept it.
"The best units go for a little over 70,000 yuan per square ter. They’re Large Flats with panoramic views, overlooking the entire river. The entire beautiful scenery of Butterfly Villa unfolds before your eyes!"
"280 square ters, huh?" Luofeng quickly did the math. That’s about another 20 million yuan?
"I’ll also throw in three parking spaces for you. Is that enough?"
Luofeng chuckled, coughing pointedly. "AHEM, AHEM, AHEM!"
"Hahaha, you kid, I know what you’re thinking. How about I throw in five parking spaces?"
"Thank you, Uncle Li!"
"No need to thank . By the way, Little Luo, does your dad know about you buying a house here?"
"Definitely not, so, Uncle Li, you know what I an!"
"Hahaha, I got it. I’ll keep it a secret. You’re fulfilling the dream Old Luo never managed to achieve."
"Oh? Now I’m curious. Spill the beans?"
"You’d better ask your old man yourself!"
"Co on, Uncle Li, you can’t just tell half a story!"
"That was back when you were in ninth grade. Think about it, did anything unusual happen around then?"
Luofeng imdiately began to recall. During his ninth-grade year, Luo Lin had indeed been very busy.
He must have taken on so project back then?
"He sponsored an underprivileged graduate who later interned at Jiai, and well, you know the rest..."
That sounds scandalous! What happened then?
"The end result is what it is now. Your dad ca to his senses in ti, and everything blew over peacefully!"
Luofeng was dumbfounded. That’s it?
This gossip isn’t juicy at all. I thought there’d be so real drama, but I didn’t even get a nibble.
"Actually, I already gave you the answer. You figure it out yourself! And don’t you dare say I told you!"
"Don’t worry, we’ll keep each other’s secrets!"
Luofeng and Li Jincai finished their chat.
Luofeng began to rack his brains, trying to figure out what his dad’s past ’gossip’ was all about. Then it dawned on him.
So, it was a midlife crisis? Not a drop left? The spirit willing, but the flesh weak?
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