My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 312 I’m Just That Confident

Upon hearing Chen Yan’s words, He Ruifeng felt several question marks appearing above his head.

What’s going on?

What does your Zhao family’s affairs have to do with the He family?

And... why is my daughter involved with you again?

Aren’t you the son-in-law of the Zhao family? ...

He Ruifeng and Zhao Xuan were actually old friends and understood each other’s character and thoughts very well.

That’s why, before his "death", Zhao Xuan entrusted him to temporarily take care of the 1.5 billion portion from the family fund in the foundation.

During the entrustment, Zhao Xuan introduced Chen Yan as someone who would manage that portion, treating him like a son-in-law in the words he used.

Furthermore, since Chen Yan had attended a banquet before and left with Zhao Ying, he increasingly believed Chen Yan was the son-in-law of the Zhao family.

But now... how did things involving his own daughter come into play with this son-in-law of the Zhao family?

Although He Ruifeng was full of suspicion, he showed nothing on his face.

He drank a sip of tea to mask his emotions, then smiled and asked, "Oh? Xiao Xue is also doing business with you? That’s really nice."

After complimenting him, He Ruifeng asked his real question, "Have you known each other for a long time?"

Chen Yan said, "Not really long. Just intermittently in contact over the past six months. I think she is an incredibly talented person. She trusts my judgment quite a bit."

"This time, various consortiums on Qin Island planned to let the heirs start their own businesses."

"She approached me wanting to cooperate."

He Ruifeng nodded without changing his expression, then quickly asked, "Then what... is your relationship with Ying Ying?"

This question stumped Chen Yan for a moment.

What is his relationship with Brother Ying?

Just friends?

Certainly not that superficial. Right now, he was her support, her financier, and even served as her guardian. She was also his virtual girlfriend.

But to say she was a girlfriend or a family member...

Chen Yan felt that was not the case.

So, he hesitated a bit before replying, "Hmm... we’re friends with a good relationship, I guess."

As a shrewd man, He Ruifeng saw all the changes in Chen Yan’s facial expressions.

And he didn’t believe a word Chen Yan said...

Believing that would be foolish.

1.5 billion! How much money was that! Enough to drain the cash reserves of a medium-sized listed company!

Just good friends and Zhao Xuan would leave you to manage these fifteen billion? That’s a joke!

Although He Ruifeng believed that Zhao Xuan must have left measures to prevent both himself or Chen Yan from embezzling the 1.5 billion, the fact that he entrusted the money to Chen Yan showed tremendous trust.

Moreover, given the emotional fluctuation Chen Yan had just shown, He Ruifeng felt that his relationship with Zhao Ying was definitely just as he suspected.

Then the question arose...

Clearly being the son-in-law of the Zhao family, why is he denying this relationship in front of me?

Is it because he saw Zhao Xuan die, and wants to detach from this relationship?

Or...

He Ruifeng’s thoughts inevitably drifted to his own daughter...

He took another sip of his tea, organizing his thoughts.

He felt that he couldn’t let Chen Yan get too close to his daughter.

So, he carefully broached the subject, speaking indirectly, "Chen Yan, I think Zhao Xuan had high expectations of you and Ying Ying, and he also hoped it would be just the two of you starting a business together. So... is it really appropriate to include a third party?"

Chen Yan looked at him intently, his gaze as if he could see through one’s heart.

Then, he smiled and said, "I don’t see any issue."

"When Uncle Zhao left me the message, he said I had full control over the money. So, how it is handled is my affair."

"As long as I can make this money worthwhile, making money from money, then it’s enough."

"Moreover, I now have quite a few companies under my belt, and I don’t really have enough time and energy. I need He Mengxue to help me manage the affairs of the new company."

Hearing Chen Yan’s words, He Ruifeng raised his eyebrows slightly, "You’re short on time and energy?"

"You plan to... not manage the company’s operations?"

Chen Yan nodded, "Yes, that’s right."

"After all, for a venture capital firm, it’s all about making each investment count."

"So, I only need to review the data collected by my subordinates, decide whether to invest or not. The rest will be handled by the employees."

He Ruifeng furrowed his brows deeply, not sure whether Chen Yan was overconfident or truly audacious.

He slowly spoke, "Zhao Ying’s funds amount to 1.5 billion, even if you consider she controls 1 billion and you manage 0.5 billion."

"She owns 30% for her 1 billion, your company’s total valuation being 3.3 billion. Do you think your personal investment acumen, in this level of venture capital, can be valued at 1.8 billion?"

"Then, if Xiao Xue partners with you and puts in four hundred million, could she only obtain a 10% stake?"

Chen Yan confidently stated, "You miscalculated. The entire 1.5 billion belongs to Zhao Ying. My judgment is priceless."

"I only estimated my judgment to be around 3 to 3.5 billion because of my good relations with Zhao Ying and He Mengxue."

"If He Mengxue wants a 10% stake, she will need to invest at least 0.5 billion."

Chen Yan emphatically said, "That’s... a friend’s price."

He Ruifeng took a couple of deep breaths.

Over the years, with increasing age, he had taken great care of his health, and didn’t suffer from diabetes or high blood cholesterol, but now he really felt that Chen Yan was about to shock him into high blood pressure.

Just valuing his own judgment at 3 to 3.5 billion. His daughter and Zhao Ying together investing 2 billion, and only obtaining a 40% stake?

Madness, utter madness.

He Ruifeng felt he really was falling behind the times.

Although he acknowledged Chen Yan’s achievements in the gaming industry, he had never ventured into risk investments. He hadn’t proven himself in this sector.

Valuing himself at 3 to 3.5 billion! Many listed companies were only worth that much.

And yet, he was only planning to make decisions and not handle the day-to-day operations.

That is to say, he believed his single sentence could be worth that price.

He Ruifeng felt he had truly underestimated Chen Yan.

This guy, if he’s not an overly confident madman, then he must truly be a remarkable prodigy.

But exactly which of those, he couldn’t be sure.

The achievements he had accomplished so far still paled in comparison to his ambitions.

Although his opinion of Chen Yan was conflicted for the first time, He Ruifeng still managed to mask his emotions well.

In the time that followed, he did not further discuss this matter, as if Chen Yan’s reply had greatly satisfied him.

This led to Chen Yan silently tagging He Ruifeng as a "cunning old fox" after the meeting ended.

On the drive home, Chen Yan felt somewhat introspective, "Indeed, no simple characters make it to the top of an industry."

Had it not been for tuning into Chen Yan’s internal headphones twice this evening, he might also have been deceived by He Ruifeng.

Bringing up He Mengxue tonight had also been deliberate on Chen Yan’s part.

He had two purposes.

One was that He Ruifeng was too cunning and calculating, leaving Chen Yan completely unable to grasp his intentions. Thus, he wanted to use this as a strategy to provoke a change in He Ruifeng’s demeanor, to see what kind of person this wealthiest man on Qin Island truly was.

The second was to use He Ruifeng to gauge He Mengxue’s "value."

Based on Chen Yan’s guess, having shown this confident display tonight, He Ruifeng would most likely engage in talks with He Mengxue, probably disliking her partnership with him.

If He Mengxue could withstand the pressure from He Ruifeng, then Chen Yan would feel reassured to entrust the new company’s management to her.

If she couldn’t, then... it could only mean she truly wasn’t suitable as a business partner.

Driving home, after noting down tonight’s information and the analysis of He Ruifeng in the "Strategy" file, Chen Yan washed up, went to bed, and slept...

...

[Yu Qiao Qiao Affection: MAX]

[Lu Man Affection: MAX]

[Zhao Ying Affection: 56]

[Wealth Value: 0] (Withdrawal -30.0418 million)

[Professional Wealth: 0] (Withdrawal -20 million)

[Fixed Asset Wealth Value: 29.87 million] (Gifting Yu Qiao Qiao car, house +29.87 million) Withdrawable 8-15 times

[Cash: 431.5826 million+] (Wealth value withdrawal +304 million, professional wealth withdrawal +40 million, expenses on house purchase etc. -21.08 million, game STM revenue 1.28 billion, PS4 buyout cost 600 million)

[Fixed Assets: 197 million]

[Total Assets: 2.0185826 billion]

...

Waking up in the morning, Chen Yan felt very refreshed, as he had just resolved the future "livelihood" issues for Zhao Ying, his new virtual girlfriend. He could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Even if unspoken, Chen Yan had been feeling some guilt ever since Zhao Xuan’s "death."

Because he felt that by leading Zhao Ying away, he had prevented her from being at Zhao Xuan’s side during the last moments of his life.

Although looking back now, Zhao Xuan might have anticipated his own end and purposefully arranged it this way.

Chen Yan was merely being "used" by this sly fox.

But Chen Yan still felt a sense of responsibility.

This also motivated his recent efforts to plan a future for Zhao Ying...

Although he had done a decent job, what made Chen Yan both speechless and frustrated was that, despite all he had done, it seemed to win him no favors.

Even Zhao Ying’s affection hadn’t changed.

And this made Chen Yan even more curious—had Brother Ying’s affection not increased ever since becoming a virtual girlfriend?

This... seemed a bit off, didn’t it?

...

Waking up in the morning, Chen Yan felt very refreshed, as he had just resolved the future "livelihood" issues for Zhao Ying, his new virtual girlfriend. He could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Even if unspoken, Chen Yan had been feeling some guilt ever since Zhao Xuan’s "death."

Because he felt that by leading Zhao Ying away, he had prevented her from being at Zhao Xuan’s side during the last moments of his life.

Although looking back now, Zhao Xuan might have anticipated his own end and purposefully arranged it this way.

Chen Yan was merely being "used" by this sly fox.

But Chen Yan still felt a sense of responsibility.

This also motivated his recent efforts to plan a future for Zhao Ying...

Although he had done a decent job, what made Chen Yan both speechless and frustrated was that, despite all he had done, it seemed to win him no favors.

Even Zhao Ying’s affection hadn’t changed.

And this made Chen Yan even more curious—had Brother Ying’s affection not increased ever since becoming a virtual girlfriend?

This... seemed a bit off, didn’t it?