Seeing that Qi Yun wasn't joking, he slowly said, "The only thing I can think of that's worth eight million is a chair made of golden silkwood that's over a hundred years old."

After speaking, he squinted his eyes and looked at Qi Yun: "What, do you have such a treasure in your hands?"

Qi Yun gave him a mysterious smile: "Not right now, but maybe I'll have it tomorrow."

Shi Feng was slightly taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Qi Yun didn't offer further explanation and stood up, saying, "I have a few things to handle. You don't mind accompanying me to Kuche this afternoon, right?"

Shi Feng nodded: "Alright, I'll visit my daughter at school. Give me a call when you depart."

"Okay, I'll head off first. We'll be in touch later."

...

After leaving Qiuyue Pavilion, Qi Yun drove to Tao Ziming's company, having promised yesterday to finalise the investment today.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of the rundown office building, and Qi Yun pushed open the car door and headed straight to the office upstairs.

Tao Ziming heard footsteps coming from the stairwell and immediately got up from his chair, rushing to the stairway to check.

Seeing that it was indeed Qi Yun, whom he had been waiting for, a welcoming smile appeared on his face as he walked quickly over.

"President Qi is here, please, please come in."

Qi Yun hadn't expected such hospitality from him, but he could understand the other's feelings at this moment. When the company was struggling to stay afloat, it was the same for him.

Whenever there's a shred of opportunity, regardless of the outcome, tremendous effort would be exerted to seize it.

"Haha, President Tao, no need to be so courteous. My willingness to invest stems entirely from the potential I see in your products. Honestly, your excessive hospitality makes me a bit uncomfortable."

Tao Ziming awkwardly chuckled and reined in his enthusiasm a bit.

Once in the office, Tao Ziming hurried to boil water and make tea.

Just a few days ago his office didn't have these items, indicating they were specially prepared.

When the water boiled, Tao Ziming handed over a cup of tea with a smile: "Haha, I don't have good tea leaves here, President Qi, please make do."

Qi Yun kindly smiled and expressed thanks.

After sipping a bit of tea, he got down to business.

"President Qi, here's the agreement I've prepared. See if there are any adjustments needed." As he spoke, Tao Ziming handed a document to Qi Yun.

Qi Yun glanced over it, it matched what was previously discussed: eight million for 15% of the shares.

"No issues, but as I mentioned on the phone yesterday, I have one additional request."

Tao Ziming nodded: "Please go ahead, President Qi. As long as our company can fulfill it, we will strive to meet your demands."

Qi Yun set down the document, saying seriously: "Although right now I'm only willing to invest eight million, I still have high hopes for your company's prospects, so I might consider increasing my investment later."

"My request is that when the company seeks additional financing, or if other shareholders wish to transfer their shares, I must have the highest priority."

His meaning was simple, boiled down to this: If I say I won't buy, then you can sell to others.

Qi Yun knew the project had great potential, and if the progress unfolds smoothly, he would certainly want to secure more shares.

Tao Ziming, hearing this, was momentarily stunned—shareholders already have priority purchasing rights after all—which meant Qi Yun's priority must be above all other shareholders.

It sounded a bit demanding, but given the current company situation, he couldn't afford to be too concerned. Without securing funds, the salary for this month's research team wouldn't be covered.

Not only would his dream be shattered, but the eighty million previously invested would also vanish into thin air.

Tao Ziming's fingers unconsciously tapped the table as he pondered briefly, and he nodded in agreement: "No problem, I can accommodate your terms, I'll handle communications with the others."

Seeing the other's consent, Qi Yun nodded contently: "Alright, let's settle on this. I have other affairs so I'll be brief. I'll have someone liaise with you later, and once the agreement is signed, the money will be transferred immediately."

Tao Ziming exhaled a long sigh of relief, his tense shoulders finally at ease: "Okay, thank you, President Qi, I'll prepare the new agreement as soon as possible."

Neither was the type to dilly-dally, finalizing matters succinctly in a few exchanges.

Exiting the office building, Qi Yun raised his watch to check the time, then dialed Chen Wei's number.

"Brother Wei, how's everything?"

"Everything's normal, no one's been by this side," Chen Wei replied.

Qi Yun, hearing this, thought to himself that those guys really had tight lips, evidently not planning to reveal those goods.

However, he wasn't daring enough to mess with them at the moment, as it felt too hot to handle.

"No need to keep monitoring them, I'll send you a location so we can rendezvous there."

After hanging up, he sent Chen Wei the location of the West Mountain residence.

...

An hour later, two cars stopped on a small road, with rows of small courtyard houses on the left.

Inside the vehicle, Qi Yun pointed to a courtyard in the middle and quietly gave Chen Wei a few instructions.

Chen Wei nodded after hearing, opened the car door, and left.

Once Chen Wei departed, Qi Yun pulled out a cigarette and lit it, quietly waiting.

Approximately five to six minutes later, the phone in his pocket rang.

Qi Yun took out his mobile and answered.

Chen Wei's voice came from the other end: "Those guys were quite alert, they spotted me, so I had to subdue them."

Qi Yun paused in surprise, then replied: "Alright, I'm coming over."

Hanging up, he pushed open the car door and walked toward the courtyard in front.

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