Chapter 579: This Woman Is Rich By Herself, So Why Is She Eyeing Him Up?!
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ian felt that everything was good as long as he did not offend these two ladies.
He did not wish to receive another acupuncture session. That kind of pain would be simply unforgettable in his lifetime.
“Do you need money now? I’ll get someone to transfer the money right away.”
Ian took out his phone and was about to call the person in charge of his finance.
“Ian.” Dou Xiangling did not expect him to be so enthusiastic and hastily tried to stop him. “There’s no hurry to transfer the money. We called you here to discuss something with you.”
“What’s the matter? Tell me.” Ian put down his phone and looked at her.
Dou Xiangling suddenly felt embarra.s.sed by his gaze. The matter of asking others to take out money was something she could not say aloud.
Zi Yi knew that and she decided to take it into her own hands and brought up the topic. “Our art gallery intends to add futuristic elements to it and the renovation budget of five million is insufficient. Would you like to add more capital?”
Ian looked at Zi Yi while he roasted her deep down: “This woman is rich by herself, so why is she eying him up?!”
Dou Xiangling noticed Ian’s silence and thought that he was unwilling. She hastily said, “Ian, it doesn’t matter if you are unwilling. We were only asking in pa.s.sing and we don’t mean to force you.”
Dou Xiangling had around a million or so with her and Zi Yi was not short of money either. In fact, she did not understand why Yiyi insisted on finding Ian.
When he saw how Dou Xiangling was anxious to explain, for fear that he would misunderstand, he lamented deep down inside.
They were cousins but why were their personalities so different?”
Just based on Dou Xiangling’s gentle att.i.tude, he was willing to fork out the money.
Since I said that I will pay for your renovations, I will certainly pay for the entire renovation no matter the sum,” Ian smiled at her and said, “But I’m really curious, what are the futuristic elements you two have mentioned?”
Dou Xiangling looked towards Zi Yi.
Zi Yi pressed on her watch and a virtual screen appeared before the three of them.
Zi Yi brought out a virtual keyboard and quickly started typing.
Looking at strings of code appearing on the screen rapidly, Ian and Dou Xiangling subconsciously held their breaths and stared.
After watching for some time, Dou Xiangling curiously asked, “Yiyi, what are you doing?”
“Simulating the effects of our art gallery after the renovations are done.”
Zi Yi tapped on the last key and shortly, the virtual screen displayed the scene of the art gallery.
She explained to them, while showing them the scene.
“When the time comes, this scene can be changed through the use of the controller, and for decorations, we will use the most advanced XX materials. Those materials will be convenient for changing the decorations size and we can also use some other materials such as…”
The more Zi Yi explained the more shocked the both of them were.
After Zi Yi finished her explanation, Ian could not help but give her a thumbs up. “Zi, you’re too amazing. To think that you could think of such a design. If this succeeds, you can even apply for a patent.
However… the materials you mentioned, are they really available on the market?”
Ian was very clear about the various emerging industries in the world, but he had never heard of the materials Zi Yi mentioned.
Her lips curved up and she said, “Yes. Company Z has managed to successfully develop those materials.”
“Company Z?” Upon hearing the name of the company, Ian was momentarily stunned before he suddenly thought of something. “Are you talking about the Company Z that surprised the world at the international exhibition for the introduction of new materials?”
“That’s right.”
Ian looked at her suspiciously because of how quickly Zi Yi had answered. “I heard that this company had been embroiled in the economic war and someone from the capital had managed to acquire it at a deal. Don’t tell me that person was you?”
Speaking of this, Ian was even more sure. “Z, Zi… It must be you. Or perhaps it’s Lu. Maybe he bought that company under your name.”
Zi Yi purposely made him continue guessing without giving him a reply. She merely said, “All you have to do is just pay for all the renovation fees. Of course, we can’t possibly make you feel that we are robbing you of your money. You’ll get a 5% commission for every exhibition we hold in the future.”
Ian’s eyebrows quirked up at her words. He knew of Zi Yi and Dou Xiangling’s paintings. They were all among the best works available internationally. Any one of their paintings cost tens of million at a minimum and he would definitely earn if he received a 5% commission for every exhibition.
“Alright. I’ll fork out the money for the entire renovation cost.”
Zi Yi and Dou Xiangling made eye contact and smiles surfaced on their faces.
Since they had resolved the problem of renovation fees, Zi Yi planned to return home and write her invitations.
However, Ian wanted to check out their art gallery. “As an investor who is paying for the renovation fees, I wish to take a look at where the gallery is. I don’t think that’s too much, right?”
“It isn’t,” Dou Xiangling said, “I just so happen to be free, I’ll bring you over to take a look.”
“Sounds good.”
The three of them walked out of the office together.
Just then, a female teacher came from the other end with a courier parcel in hand. She first looked at Ian before she smiled and asked Dou Xiangling, “Teacher Dou, are you heading out?”
Dou Xiangling nodded in response. “Yes, I’m heading to the central area.”
The female teacher took another glance at Ian and she felt her heart pumping wildly. Deep down, she was screaming out loud: “Omg this foreigner is so handsome!”
However, she showed a reserved expression and asked, “I wonder who is this handsome man next to Teacher Dou?”
Dou Xiangling looked at the gentlemanly Ian and said, “He’s Ian. My cousin’s friend.”
The female teacher gracefully walked over to Ian and stretched out her hand. “h.e.l.lo, Mr. Ian. I am Teacher Dou’s colleague. My name is Zhang Ying.”
“h.e.l.lo, Ms. Zhang.” Ian held her hand and took back his hand as soon as they made contact.
However, Ms. Zhang blushed from their very brief contact.
Ian could not stand this type of woman and he said to Dou Xiangling, “Dou, aren’t you bringing me to the central area? Let’s go, or else it will get dark soon.”
Dou Xiangling had also noticed Ms. Zhang’s thoughts towards Ian. She nodded and said to Ms. Zhang, “Then we’ll be taking our leave.”
They left after she said that.
When walking past Ms. Zhang, Zi Yi even gave her a glance.
When the three of them came out of the office building, Zi Yi left first.
By the time Zi Yi returned home, she did not expect to see Lu Jingye.
He was currently writing a wedding invitation and when he saw that she had come home early, he said with a smile, “Mother prepared some soup for you. You can have a bowl first before you come and accompany me to write the invitations.”
Zi Yi was not in a rush. She made her way over to his side and looked at the invitations he had written. She then kissed him on the cheek and asked, “Aren’t you leaving the capital soon?”
“I’ll be leaving tomorrow. The Lu Group is currently organizing the supplies today.”
Zi Yi nodded her head. She wanted to give him another kiss, but she heard the sounds of footsteps approaching.
Zi Yi immediately stood upright and pretended as if she had not done anything.
Lu Jingye looked at her with a smile in his eyes.
The person who came over was Mrs. Lu.
When Mrs. Lu saw that she had returned, she ordered the kitchen to scoop a bowl of soup. “Yiyi, have a bowl of soup to warm your stomach first.”
Zi Yi quickly made her way over. “Mom, you should drink too. Don’t just give it to me.”
Mrs. Lu looked at her with a smile. “I’ve already had some. This soup is specially prepared for you. You should nourish your body now, so that there’s no need for you to nourish your body so much when you get pregnant in the future. It’s good for both you and your future child.”
Zi Yi’s eyes curved into crescent moons at her words. She took the bowl, sat in front of Lu Jingye, and scooped up a spoonful before she fed it to Lu Jingye.
“Ah Jing, have some too. It’s good for increasing your sperm quality.”