Chapter 429 - 220: Scumbags Drive G-Wagens, So What Am I?

Little did he know just how terrifying the system was when it made a move.

As long as Qi Sheng had money, even acquiring the real Disney wasn’t impossible.

...

Until the beginning of next month, Qi Sheng didn’t have much going on.

He spent his days busy among his girlfriends, living a carefree and leisurely life.

As the number of members in his family grew...

...going out shopping together would inevitably draw criticism.

Not that Qi Sheng really cared.

But the women themselves didn’t want to cause Qi Sheng any trouble.

So even when they wanted to go shopping, they would coordinate.

They’d go in groups of four or five, with Qi Sheng accompanying them.

Qi Sheng put in the effort during the day, and at night, they naturally returned the favor.

Before he knew it, early June had arrived.

Aside from the weather growing increasingly hot...

...not much had changed for the average person.

The money they earned each month was still the same pitifully small amount.

After paying for rent, utilities, and other daily expenses...

...there was just enough left for a few foot massages, and they had to be the clean kind.

But for Qi Sheng, it was a completely different story.

Seeing that his monthly income had reached 778 million (with Jiang Wanqiu now contributing 100 million per month)...

...Qi Sheng was in a fantastic mood.

Coupled with the 30 million he had left in his account...

...and the 150 million US dollars Jinshi Capital had prepared...

...the plan to acquire Pop Mart could finally be set in motion!

...

Meanwhile, in a luxurious apartment far away in New York...

...Blake was getting busy with two models, but his phone wouldn’t stop ringing.

At a time like this, Blake had absolutely no intention of dealing with it.

At his age, even with medication, he had to make the most of his time.

The last thing he wanted was to embarrass himself in front of the two models.

But the phone rang incessantly, completely killing Blake’s desire.

Blake answered the call, furious.

"This is Blake!"

If the bastard on the other end didn’t have a damn good reason for calling, he was going to make them regret it.

"Mr. Blake, we have some very bad news for you. Your portfolio has currently sustained a loss of 116 million US dollars. We are actively working to mitigate your losses..."

Listening to the report from his Citibank financial advisor...

...any last shred of desire Blake had vanished completely.

’What? My assets have lost over a hundred million US dollars!’

"WTF???"

"Fuck!!!"

"You all deserve to burn in hell! I can’t believe this is how you repay my trust!"

"Shit... bitches..."

Blake spent a full half-hour railing at his Citibank financial advisor.

Then, he decisively moved his assets to be managed by another bank.

He refused to believe that other top banks in the United States could be this incompetent.

...

Qi Sheng, for his part, was unaware of Blake’s ordeal.

And even if he had known, he wouldn’t have felt the slightest bit of guilt.

He opened the Forced Acquisition function and looked at the dazzling array of companies.

The net profits of many of the companies were incredibly alluring.

Miha You was among them.

But its 12-billion valuation was an astronomical sum he couldn’t currently afford.

[Please select the company you wish to acquire!]

Qi Sheng chose Pop Mart without hesitation.

[Pop Mart’s current market value is 1.8 billion. Please select a payment method!]

[Cash Payment]

[Acquisition complete. Related paperwork is being processed...]

Qi Sheng popped open a bottle of champagne and started to celebrate his wonderful mood.

’This Forced Acquisition ability is amazing!’

He hadn’t even finished half the bottle of champagne...

...when the relevant ownership documents were already finalized.

As per Qi Sheng’s instructions, the system had used a joint acquisition model.

Qi Sheng contributed 800 million of his own capital.

The other 1 billion came from Jinshi Capital.

After shelling out that 800 million, Qi Sheng’s newly fattened wallet was instantly drained.

However, considering Pop Mart’s future market value, he had no reason to feel bad about it.

This investment, with a net return of over 50x, was guaranteed to make Qi Sheng a fortune in one fell swoop!

...

「Capital Airport.」

A newly landed Bombardier Global 7500 was causing quite a stir.

Unlike an ordinary aircraft.

The tail of this plane was emblazoned with the logo "QI".

It was clearly the private toy of some super-magnate.

Soon, the airstairs were lowered.

Qi Sheng disembarked with his two young secretaries, along with a group from Jinshi Capital.

Qin Qingyi and Liu Shiwen, both former flight attendants, had once been colleagues.

However, Qin Qingyi had quickly moved on to a corporate jet company.

Liu Shiwen, on the other hand, had hit the jackpot by meeting her benefactor.

Thanks to this admittedly distant connection, Qin Qingyi finally managed to get on good terms with her boss’s girlfriends.

Qiu Lei, who had arrived in the Capital City in advance, had arranged for a motorcade to greet his boss.

It wasn’t that Qi Sheng had never been to the Capital City before.

But his impressions were limited to a fleeting glimpse during a layover.

He had spent very little time actually staying in the city itself.

Technically, he didn’t need to come in person for the Pop Mart acquisition.

But staying in one place all the time gets tiresome.

He brought his two young secretaries with him...

...but none of his other girlfriends.

’What kind of man brings a whole entourage of women when he goes out to have some fun?’

He’d already seen his share of beauties in Shanghai.

As another megalopolis, he figured the Capital City wouldn’t be lacking in gorgeous women either.

...

As the motorcade arrived at the Yihe Aman Hotel.

The hotel staff, who had been notified in advance, were already at the entrance to greet them.

Gazing at the renowned Yihe Aman Hotel before them,

...the accompanying Jinshi Capital employees all had looks of great excitement.

’Staying in such a luxurious hotel on a business trip is incredible!’

’As expected of the big boss—so generous.’

For Jinshi Capital’s operating costs alone...

...Qi Sheng had set aside 10 million US dollars, equivalent to nearly 70 million yuan.

Jinshi Capital currently had fewer than 50 employees.

The budget was absolutely sufficient.

With the Pop Mart project alone...

...Jinshi Capital would easily fulfill the valuation adjustment agreement and achieve a DPI of over 8x.

Not to mention the carried interest, the management fees alone...

...would amount to 68 million US dollars per year, nearly 500 million yuan.

Forget staying in a hotel; buying the hotel wouldn’t be a problem.

...

"Welcome, Mr. Qi and everyone, to the Yihe Aman. I am the hotel’s general manager, Gao Yufeng. It is my honor to serve you."

Gao Yufeng was inwardly ecstatic when he saw Qi Sheng’s reservation information.

The welcome he had arranged was in no way inferior to a reception for his own corporate leadership.

"Thank you."

Qi Sheng smiled, nodded, and walked into the hotel first.

Gao Yufeng enthusiastically led the way.

He described to Qi Sheng how convenient the hotel’s location was.

Being situated right next to the Yihe Garden, the location naturally spoke for itself.

The other accompanying staff were naturally taken care of by other hotel personnel.

Qi Sheng, however, was a special VIP.

He was being personally served by the hotel’s general manager, Gao Yufeng.

The hotel’s most expensive suite, the Jade and Gold Overflowing Hall, cost 138,000 a night.

Qi Sheng booked it for a week straight, sizing up the renovated courtyard house before him.

The courtyard was planted with numerous Chinese scholar trees and crabapple blossoms, crisscrossed by shady little paths.

’A room rate this expensive could only be justified by a courtyard house like this.’

"Mr. Qi, I won’t disturb you any further."

"If you need anything during your stay, please don’t hesitate to call on me."

Feeling he had made a good impression, Gao Yufeng didn’t disturb Qi Sheng and his companions any longer.

He respectfully closed the door and departed.

Once Gao Yufeng had left, the two young secretaries sidled up to him.

They clung to Qi Sheng’s arms, chattering excitedly.

"Wow, honey, this courtyard house is gorgeous!"

"Calm down. It’s not like we’re short on mansions at home, are we?"

Qi Sheng chuckled, patting them on their backs.

"When I get the chance, I’ll buy a courtyard house, and we can come visit whenever we want."

"Ooh, yes! Honey, you should get a three-courtyard one, like a prince’s manor! It would have enough rooms for all of us to stay."

Tang Qian was the first to clap in agreement.

She also wanted to experience the pleasure of being a concubine in the old days, living a life of leisure without ever having to step outside.

"Come on, I’ll take you to try some roast duck."

With an arm around each of his young secretaries, Qi Sheng swaggered to the hotel parking lot.

Having arrived in the Capital City ahead of time, Qiu Lei had bought a vehicle for him.

A special-edition, facelifted G63 in matte black.

With the license plate and options, it came out to 4.5 million.

It was undeniably cool and flashy as hell.

Your average player drives a G500.

Only a top-tier player like him was worthy of a G63.

Ah, spit! Our Chairman Qi is so devoted. How could he possibly be a player?