This Lin Shiyou was utterly unlucky.
It could be said that he lost money on every investment.
His father made money buying baijiu, but when he bought baijiu, he got stuck.
His father made a fortune investing in real estate, and his investments turned into unfinished projects.
To outsiders, this guy was just a complete idiot from a wealthy family.
The Lin family was rich, and losing some money truly didn't matter.
However, this guy inexplicably loved dabbling in all sorts of peculiar hobbies.
Antiques, sports cars, birds, horses, yachts...
Lin Shiyou had a hand in everything a rich second-generation heir would enjoy.
Later, he bought a novel bird from some university student.
It's said he suffered from a lack of education.
Lin Shiyou didn't realize what he bought wasn't an ordinary bird, but a Level 2 national protected animal, a Merlin Falcon!
As a result, the university student was sentenced to ten years for purchasing a national protected animal, and Lin Shiyou was also sentenced to ten years.
He immediately became a laughingstock online.
Coupled with Old Lin's legendary experiences, the comparison of this idiot from a wealthy family made him explode all over the internet.
So, he met him today?
"Shiyou, Mr. Ye is an unfathomable master, very low-key! Even my old man speaks highly of him." Speaking of Ye Yun, Wang Hailin on the side couldn't stop praising him.
"I wouldn't call myself a master, I'm just quite accurate in my predictions," Ye Yun said, shaking hands.
"Mr. Ye is too modest. It's boring just sitting here talking. How about some tea first?" Lin Shiyou smiled.
"Look at my brain! I was too excited to see Mr. Lin and forgot all about it!" Wang Hailin slapped his forehead and said with a chuckle.
Xiangxi Dahongpao.
What looked like a simple cup of tea was worth over a hundred thousand.
Ye Yun truly witnessed the meaning of "chewing peonies like cattle."
Lin Shiyou picked up the tea and gulped it down as if it were mineral water.
However, Wang Hailin had clearly seen this scene many times and was unfazed.
Taking a sip of tea, Wang Hailin said with relief.
"Mr. Ye, what you said about the company was indeed correct. Those scoundrels under me were secretly taking kickbacks everywhere. All 98 engineering projects had problems! Fortunately, you warned me. Otherwise, if it had exploded, not only would I be finished, but my Wang family would have been ruined too!"
"How did you handle this matter?" Ye Yun asked with a smile.
"My old man pulled some strings for me. All the projects have been halted and are being redone from scratch. Compensation has been paid where necessary."
"For the engineering aspect, I contacted Shiyou. His engineering team is helping me with the repairs. As for those bastards taking kickbacks, they've all been sent away! To be honest, Mr. Ye, I suffered heavy losses this time and had to borrow fifty million from Wenwen and Meiling to recover."
Wang Hailin still felt a lingering fear.
"Money can be earned back. If something happens, even with more money, it's useless," Ye Yun said, shaking his head.
In his past life, the Wang family was vast and prosperous, but what of it?
They still disintegrated in a short period, losing their family and their lives.
"That's right! Money isn't important. As long as people are alive, everything is manageable! Fortunately, it was resolved before the crisis exploded, otherwise, the consequences would have been dire! Even now, my old man is so angry he's spitting blood. If it had truly exploded, he might have been angered to death." Wang Hailin sighed.
"Is Old Wang's health alright?" Ye Yun asked with concern.
"Nothing major, just some old ailments. Mr. Ye, Wenwen, Meiling, and I have all been saved by you once. Our family owes you a great debt! My old man said that from now on, if Mr. Ye has any requests, as long as it's not illegal or criminal, we will move heaven and earth to fulfill them!" Wang Hailin said with a serious expression.
"There's no need. We're all friends," Ye Yun said with a wry smile.
He had warned the Wang family.
He had never actually expected the Wang family to repay him with gratitude.
It was entirely out of respect for Old Wang's character and because Wang Wenwen and Wang Meiling were worth befriending.
"Agreed! Brother Ye, I won't say any more unnecessary words. I'll use tea as a toast! From now on, if there's ever anything you need Wang Hailin for, I'll go through fire and water without a frown!" Wang Hailin stood up.
"If you keep saying that, I might have to leave."
"Mr. Ye, don't, don't!"
Ye Yun playfully cursed him, finally making the atmosphere feel a bit more normal.
Beside them.
Lin Shiyou had pretty much understood.
So, this Ye Yun didn't just save the Wang family once.
He was truly a master of divination!
He lost money on everything he bought, and he was exactly the kind of master who could defy fate that he needed!
No, he had to test him!
Tomorrow there seemed to be an antique appraisal fair!
Thinking of this, Lin Shiyou's eyes lit up, and he asked Ye Yun.
"Mr. Ye, I heard that your acquaintance with the Wang family started when you stumbled upon a treasure with celestial favor. Do you have profound knowledge of antiques?"
"It was just luck," Ye Yun smiled.
"Mr. Ye is truly humble," Lin Shiyou said.
The more Ye Yun said this, the more Lin Shiyou felt that Ye Yun had genuine talent.
After all, books were written this way!
Weren't reclusive masters often described like this!
"Mr. Ye, are you interested in antique appraisal? There's a small antique auction tomorrow in the western part of Jinling City. There will be some good items. Do you want to join us for some fun?"
For fun?
Even if Lin Shiyou, as a rich second-generation heir, was truly an idiot from a wealthy family, he wouldn't invite someone to an antique auction for the first time.
Ye Yun wasn't stupid!
He clearly understood that Lin Shiyou probably intended to see if he truly had the ability and was worth befriending!
To be honest, if it were about anything else, Ye Yun wouldn't have agreed.
After all, he had no connection with this Lin Shiyou.
But upon hearing the words "western part of Jinling City antique auction," he suddenly remembered that this was a great opportunity for him to get rich!
The current Ye Yun was worried about not having enough capital to buy a villa in the city center of Jinling.
And in his past life, after that auction concluded, several rare items that were then overlooked later became a laughingstock.
He feigned hesitation slightly, then nodded.
"Okay, what time tomorrow?"
"Two in the afternoon. I'll pick you up at noon, Mr. Ye!"
Hearing Ye Yun agree, Lin Shiyou quickly said.
Wang Hailin, who was standing by, heard Ye Yun was going and immediately became interested.
"Since Mr. Ye is going, I'll go too. Shiyou, let's go together tomorrow!"
"Alright, Uncle Wang, you can go to my villa in the morning, and then we'll pick up Mr. Ye together! Mr. Ye, where do you live?"
"Jinling City South, at the intersection of Chengzhang Village. Call me when you get there tomorrow."
"Got it!"
...
The three chatted for about an hour before leaving the Xiang Tea House.
"Mr. Ye, it was a pleasant chat today. How are you getting back? Shall I give you a ride?" Lin Shiyou asked.
"Hey! Shiyou, don't overstep your bounds. Mr. Ye was brought here by me, so I should be the one to take him back!" Wang Hailin said anxiously.
"No need to trouble yourselves. I live not far from here, I can just take a taxi back," Ye Yun declined with a shake of his head.
Then he remembered Lin Shiyou's ten-year sentence in his past life and looked at him.
"Mr. Lin, you're quite knowledgeable about hobbies. Do you also like birds?"
"Yes, how did you know?" Lin Shiyou asked, completely bewildered.