"Shall we take a walk?"
Hearing this, Ye Yun's last trace of drunkenness vanished instantly.
Should he go or not?
But thinking about it, this woman had indeed helped him tonight.
Besides, it was already past midnight, and he was reeking of alcohol. He hadn't planned to go home anyway.
It would be better to get a room outside.
Since he was staying out, the time of return didn't matter.
In the end, Ye Yun got into the woman's car.
With a screech of brakes, the car stopped by the river.
Feng Xiaoxiao got out, and Ye Yun followed.
Feng Xiaoxiao leaned against the railing, while Ye Yun stood still.
"What, you're not even willing to lean on it with me?" Feng Xiaoxiao smiled charmingly.
Across the river lay the nightscape of Jinling.
Jinling, being one of China's major cities, naturally had a dazzling night view.
It gave one a disorienting, almost intoxicating illusion.
Ye Yun watched Feng Xiaoxiao's back, and despite his experience, he couldn't quite figure out what this woman wanted.
At the same time, he told himself that no matter what Feng Xiaoxiao said tonight, he would not do anything that would betray his wife or his family.
"Ten years, the environment here hasn't changed much," Feng Xiaoxiao took a deep breath.
Ten years ago?
Looking at the woman's demeanor and the surroundings, Ye Yun had a rough idea of what she wanted to say.
Ten years ago, it was in this very spot that Ye Yun had rejected Feng Xiaoxiao's affections.
He had felt she was too domineering, a personality he disliked.
Ye Yun then said, "The past is the past. It's only worth reminiscing. The present and the future are more important."
Feng Xiaoxiao could naturally discern the meaning behind Ye Yun's words. She didn't respond directly, merely brushed a strand of her hair and pointed into the distance.
"Look, that's the industrial park over there, isn't it?"
"Yes, my company is located there," Ye Yun squinted and replied.
"You're still as outstanding as ever, not changed at all," Feng Xiaoxiao's eyes became distant, then slowly firmed up.
The appearance of this man had long unsettled her composure.
In fact, she had come to Tianhai Bar tonight to drown her sorrows, never expecting to run into Ye Yun here.
"Actually, a lot has changed," Ye Yun stretched his arms, his gaze also becoming reminiscent. "Success isn't achieved overnight; I've endured a lot of hardship."
This hardship had tormented him for forty years in his previous life.
That was why he cherished this life even more.
However, this statement was like a signal, stirring Feng Xiaoxiao's heart.
What was said without thought, was heard with intention.
Ye Yun was merely lamenting what had happened to him.
But to Feng Xiaoxiao, she interpreted it as Ye Yun complaining about recent setbacks in his career.
After all, the issues Smith had with Yao Ke Group were now common knowledge.
*Huff...*
"Perhaps, I can try one more time!" Feng Xiaoxiao made up her mind. There were things she wanted to fight for again!
From the moment she re-encountered Ye Yun, she had learned about his situation.
More importantly, the news of the miracle drug appearing at Gaosi Fourth People's Hospital had not only reached Smith but also Qing Shui Jiang Pharmaceutical.
A miracle drug! A true miracle drug!
Anyone with access to information could accurately assess this.
"Ye Yun, I... our company wants to invest in Yao Ke Group!" Feng Xiaoxiao said, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Yun. "To be precise, I want to invest in *you*!"
"Invest in me?"
Ye Yun frowned.
Feng Xiaoxiao was currently at Qing Shui Jiang Pharmaceutical, one of China's largest pharmaceutical companies.
However, based on Ye Yun's analysis, Feng Xiaoxiao wasn't doing particularly well there.
Otherwise, he would have heard of her in the industry when Yao Ke Group rose to prominence years later.
"Yes, I have great confidence in you and the licorice medicine you've developed. Therefore, we want to invest one hundred million yuan in your company!" Feng Xiaoxiao stated.
"One hundred million?" Ye Yun asked.
Feng Xiaoxiao smiled.
"You heard correctly, one hundred million! You might find it unbelievable, but I can reveal our company's bottom line: one hundred million for ten percent of the shares. This is an immense benefit for you."
One hundred million, in Feng Xiaoxiao's opinion, was an astronomical sum for Ye Yun at this stage.
After all, they had only graduated a few years ago. No matter how outstanding Ye Yun was, he couldn't possibly have accumulated money in the hundreds of millions.
However...
A hint of mockery flashed across Ye Yun's face at her request.
"Wanting to come in and play with a hundred million? It should be Qing Shui Jiang Pharmaceutical that benefits immensely, shouldn't it?"
Ye Yun let out a sigh of relief and chuckled.
"Do you know how much revenue my group aims to achieve in the first month after entering the market?"
"How would I know that?" Feng Xiaoxiao frowned. "I estimate you'd be lucky to earn a million or two a month at most."
"For investment, you'd best do your research beforehand, or you'll just make a fool of yourself. A hundred million to buy ten percent of my shares? Not even ten billion would be enough! Are you here to chat with me, or to joke with me?" Ye Yun said with a sneer.
"It's fine to meet as old classmates. If we're going to discuss such uninspiring topics, I don't see the point in continuing this conversation."
With that, Ye Yun turned to leave.
"Wait!" Feng Xiaoxiao called out to Ye Yun. "Ye Yun, what did you mean just now?"
"It means nothing," Ye Yun replied indifferently.
"Alright, Ye Yun, I'll be honest. The company has no intention of investing in you. The one hundred million is my personal funds for you. I want to work with you!"
Feng Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and hugged Ye Yun tightly from behind.
Even through the down jacket, Ye Yun could feel the softness against his back.
At this moment, Feng Xiaoxiao was no longer the formidable businesswoman everyone respected.
Her voice was filled with a plea, and more so, with adoration.
It was as if she were a woman who had secretly loved Ye Yun all along and was now blinded by love.
"Ye Yun, you know my capabilities. I am the woman who can truly help you! And what use is Li Mengyao? A junior college graduate from Jinling Vocational College, she knows nothing! I truly don't mind that you're married or even have children with that woman!"
"We can be together in the future, and I can have children for you, give you everything you desire!"
Feng Xiaoxiao spoke with increasing passion and emotion.
"Ye Yun, think it over carefully. Qing Shui Jiang Pharmaceutical, which I represent, indeed sees the huge market potential of your licorice medicine and is preparing to arrange personnel to communicate with you. And I will be the one in charge.
"However, I haven't been officially appointed yet. I'm speaking to you in my personal capacity, not on behalf of the company!"
Hearing Feng Xiaoxiao's words, Ye Yun's expression gradually turned cold. He didn't push the woman away directly, but his eyes fixed on her with icy intensity.
"I'll ask the same question again: Do you know how much revenue we plan to achieve in the first month after the official launch of the licorice medicine?"