“Since we’re getting revenge, let’s make it big. How about we acquire that pig’s company?”
When she said this, Lin Wanfeng’s tone brightened, her voice carrying a hint of excitement.
“For an acquisition, do I really have enough funds? Although after the acquisition, we’d have a mature supporting company, and we could develop more demanding games later…” Ling Cheng was tempted, but he also considered the acquisition costs, maintenance, and employee salaries.
“Right now I’m asking my boyfriend: do you want to do it?”
“I do.”
After hearing Ling Cheng’s clear answer, Lin Wanfeng on the other end of the line stretched lazily. “That’s enough then. Boyfriend, sort out your game’s sales figures and transaction records, then send them to me. We’ll discuss the details when we meet tomorrow.”
After hanging up, trusting Lin Wanfeng, Ling Cheng quickly exported his electronic bank statement from his mobile banking app and sent it to her.
After sending it, he watched as the person from Tian Guo Entertainment Company kept rambling, their tone getting worse by the minute. Ling Cheng wasn’t about to indulge them.
He replied simply and directly, then blocked them. Such clowns weren’t worth his mental energy.
The next morning, Ling Cheng decided to skip class for the first time in a while. Not that he’d been attending regularly anyway.
But being loaded with money, being able to quit his job or skip class on a whim—how could he pass up such a wonderful life experience?
This time, Ling Cheng arrived at the coffee shop early, 30 minutes before their约定的 time.
“Hey, my boyfriend actually showed up on time this time. I’m starting to wonder if you’re an impostor.” After Ling Cheng had waited 15 minutes, Lin Wanfeng appeared beside him in a powder-blue dress.
“I just wasn’t late, and you think I’m fake? Miss Lin, what kind of image do you have of me?”
“Who knows? Maybe you’re just a clumsy boyfriend who’s always late for dates and makes up some lame excuse.” Lin Wanfeng flashed a mischievous, devilish smile.
“That’s not true at all. Speaking of which, are you serious about the acquisition?”
Realizing he did often make excuses for being late, Ling Cheng scratched his head awkwardly.
“Of course I’m serious. After all, some pig tried to bully my boyfriend.” Lin Wanfeng pulled a simple equity transfer agreement from her bag. “I had a lawyer draft this. Take a look. As for that company’s owner, I know them.”
“That company’s owner is also a rich second generation. They started it on a whim and never ran it properly. It’s been hemorrhaging money for a while now, and they’ve been wanting to offload it.” Lin Wanfeng watched Ling Cheng review the agreement as she shared her intel.
“You’re close with ‘them’?” Hearing how detailed her information was, Ling Cheng asked instinctively.
“Huh? Is my boyfriend concerned? We really do have a good relationship. If I had to put it in words, we’re childhood friends. We even went to school together.” Lin Wanfeng looked at Ling Cheng teasingly, waiting for his reaction.
“Childhood friends? Then why… didn’t you ask them to be your boyfriend or fake boyfriend?” Of course he cared. Just as Ling Cheng put down the agreement and looked up at Lin Wanfeng, he heard her silvery laughter.
Lin Wanfeng covered her mouth, unable to hold back her laughter. “My boyfriend is too cute. Unfortunately, she’s a woman, and she’s already engaged. You really were concerned!”
Seeing Ling Cheng’s reaction, Lin Wanfeng felt a surge of satisfaction. This guy was totally smitten with her.
“You deliberately set a trap for me. I was just concerned about my mission. I have high professional standards.” Ling Cheng naturally refused to admit it.
“Fine, fine. Because she and I go way back, the initial price we’ve set is 2 million. You and I each pay half.”
“But Miss Lin, didn’t your mother forbid you from investing in me?”
“That’s right, my boyfriend.” Lin Wanfeng looked as if she’d expected this question. “That’s why I asked you to send me your bank statements and game sales figures. I showed them to my mother in advance to prove your capability.”
“Excuse me, I’ll have this one, thanks.” Lin Wanfeng ordered coffee from the waiter, then continued explaining. “So my mother agreed to give me a line of credit. But for now, it’s only 1.5 million. Aside from buying the company, the rest will be used as initial operating costs. That’s the maximum support I can give you.”
“Thank you. I’m really lucky to have met you, Miss Lin.” Ling Cheng said with sincere gratitude.
“I’ve already won you over? My boyfriend, don’t celebrate too early. I’m taking 49% of the shares.” Lin Wanfeng extended her right hand and curled her finger. “But whether it’s the contract or the initial handover and management, I’ll send someone to help you. Just focus on making games and earning me money.”
“It’s a deal, partner.”
“But there is some bad news. Mother has raised her requirements for us. She said if we’re going to cooperate and own a company… we need to make 8 million in profit next year~”
Lin Wanfeng scooped up a sugar cube with a small spoon and stirred it into her coffee. “So we have to work even harder from now on. If my boyfriend fails, I’ll just have to arrange some dangerous missions for you right after our wedding. You’ll ‘lose your spouse’ soon enough and regain your freedom.”
“You don’t want to live a life on the edge at such a young age, do you?”
“Miss Lin, your tone is so sinister…” Ling Cheng suddenly felt the weight on his shoulders grow heavier.
“Is my boyfriend complimenting me?” Lin Wanfeng took a sip of her coffee and deliberately put on a playful expression.
After they finished, since there was still time before noon, Ling Cheng headed to the city’s largest department store to prepare for lunch.
Noon, Club Activity Room.
Ling Cheng entered carrying several shopping bags. He glanced around—sure enough, Chu Xiaoxiao wasn’t there.
“Senior!” Hua Manyue saw Ling Cheng arrive and hurried over to greet him. “I heard we’re getting paid! Long live Senior!”
An Xin was there too. When she saw Hua Manyue standing so close to Ling Cheng, an almost imperceptible hint of displeasure flickered in her eyes.
“Since our game has sold so well, it’s only right to reward our contributors. Now, please check your account balances.” Ling Cheng had originally considered handing out stacks of cash in person.
But after thinking about it, that was way too tacky. He dropped the idea.
Hearing Ling Cheng’s words, Hua Manyue and An Xin instinctively opened their phones. They were both stunned speechless.
“Senior… are you secretly some rich second generation?” Hua Manyue stared at the five-figure payment, her mind spinning.
“This is… too much, A Chen.” As a manga artist, An Xin wasn’t as shocked as Hua Manyue, but the amount still caught her off guard.
And her payment was three times Hua Manyue’s! Even though she’d received manuscript fees in the tens of thousands before, she still couldn’t help swallowing hard.
“Since wages are settled, it’s time to hand out the rest of the little perks.” Ling Cheng tried to act casual as he distributed the clothes and desserts he’d bought that morning.
“Thank you, Senior! I want to be part of your game development team forever!” If loyalty could be displayed as a number, Hua Manyue’s stat would have exceeded 100.
Imagine this: you’re an ordinary university student. One day, the senior you admire not only gives you a job opportunity but pays you tens of thousands for simple work, plus thousands in gifts.
If this were a male student, he might have already dropped to his knees and called him “Daddy.”