Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?
Chapter 52: One Million

Chapter 52: Chapter 52: One Million

Under Wei Jia’s direction, the two parties finished their business dinner in a private room.

Due to the presence of others, there wasn’t much additional interaction between Wei Jia and Li Jing.

But it was precisely this dinner that made Li Jing perceive Wei Jia’s managerial skills and leadership charisma.

Although she held the highest status at the table, in contrast to her seriousness and sternness at work, she deliberately showed some smiles and amiability, occasionally engaging in relatively light-hearted topics with her subordinates at the table, and even making a few harmless jokes that surprised He Huan and others, subconsciously reducing their sense of distance from her.

Coupled with Wei Jia’s outstanding appearance and personal charm, her subordinates instinctively felt a hint of affection and closeness.

However, when someone went overboard with their remarks, Wei Jia’s expression would return to neutral, not reprimanding yet not responding, letting the person realize the issue themselves and quickly explain, after which Wei Jia would resume her smile and calmly shift to the next topic.

After this dinner, He Huan and the others gradually developed admiration and fondness in addition to their original pure respect and apprehension towards Wei Jia.

"It feels like President Wei is not as intimidating as I imagined."

He Huan’s subordinate came out of the private room, grinning foolishly: "Although President Wei still has the dignity and aura of a leader and I don’t dare talk to her much, she remembered my name and even showed concern for my personal life. I feel it’s good to follow such a leader."

He Huan glanced at his subordinate who had only been employed for a year, shook his head, and thought to himself that the other was too young.

However, after this dinner, he became even more in awe of this female boss a few years younger than himself. Her management skills and social abilities made him secretly admire and astonished.

Walking ahead, Li Jing overheard the conversation behind and couldn’t help but glance at the back of Wei Jia not far in front: This woman as a boss is indeed not simple.

Outside the hotel, the female assistant had already parked a Mercedes S400 by the roadside. After Wei Jia finished delegating tasks to He Huan and others, she turned to Li Jing with a smile: "So, how did today’s meal compare to the Hunan cuisine last time?"

Li Jing didn’t expect her to remember this, smiled and said: "Hmm, this time the chef’s skills were better, thank you, President Wei, for the hospitality."

"Calling me like that is too distant; let’s just use names between us."

Wei Jia’s eyes bent slightly, her smile revealing maturity and allure: "Things have been busy these past couple of days, and I haven’t had time to accompany you. Let’s have a proper host duty when things calm down."

As usual, she extended her hand, Li Jing casually smiled, and also reached out to shake her soft, slender hand, grinning: "Alright, I’m free anyway, call me anytime."

"Okay, that’s settled between us."

Wei Jia finally gave Li Jing a slightly playful look that friends share before getting into the big Mercedes and gracefully departing.

Watching her leave, Huang Jun looked envious: "Jingzi, it seems President Wei really likes you. You’re single anyway, why not make a move?"

"With a formidable woman like her, if you recklessly make a move, you might be played to the point your parents wouldn’t recognize you."

Li Jing half-jokingly replied, then glanced at Huang Jun: "If you truly want to find a good woman, once you succeed, all kinds of women will naturally appear around you, requiring no effort from you."

"That’s true!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Jun’s eyes immediately gleamed, filled with determination, clenching his large fist: "This time I’ll definitely put in my best effort to ensure success!"

Seeing Huang Jun’s demeanor, Li Jing felt somewhat relieved.

Although Huang Jun may fall short in other areas, when it comes to things he’s passionate about, he always perseveres without needing additional supervision.

And being an online influencer and fitness just happen to be two things he’s most interested in.

This is also one of the main reasons Li Jing has confidence in Huang Jun.

"Alright, everyone’s gone, let’s head out too."

Seeing Li Jing walking into the distance, Huang Jun paused, quickly catching up: "Head out? Where are we going now?"

"Where else, of course to the bank."

Li Jing said as he looked toward the bank not far across the street: "I need to transfer you the funds for your competition preparations."

"Transfer funds to me?!"

Huang Jun’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, quickly saying: "Jingzi, I still have a few thousand saved up, how about you lend me two hundred thousand for now, and I’ll figure out the rest."

"Two hundred thousand?" Reaching the zebra crossing, Li Jing looked at him with a half-amused smile.

"Well, even a hundred thousand... would work."

Huang Jun looked embarrassed, scratching his head: "Hiring a local coach might be cheaper..."

"In this area, local coaches probably lack the experience."

Li Jing didn’t beat around the bush, directly extending one finger: "I’ll lend you one million to pursue your dream this time, is that enough, brother?"

"One million?!"

Huang Jun’s eyes nearly popped out in shock.

Previously, when Wei Jia mentioned that Li Jing would cover his competition expenses, he thought at most Li Jing would lend him two hundred thousand, and he was even prepared to take out a loan.

To his surprise, the other party outright said one million, which left Huang Jun, who had never seen a million in his life, in a daze. He couldn’t believe it and said, "Jingzi, don’t say such things carelessly, my little heart can’t take it."

"With a heart as small as yours, there wouldn’t be any big hearts left in the world."

Li Jing joked with a smile, then paused in thought, organizing his words as he looked at the brother he grew up with before meeting his eyes:

"Da Jun, I need to make things clear with you."

Seeing Li Jing’s serious expression, Huang Jun’s face changed slightly, knowing the other was about to discuss something important. He took a deep breath, becoming more serious as he awaited the next part.

Li Jing looked at him: "This one million is a loan from me, for a period of one year. As your brother, I hope to help you out now that I’m doing well.

But let me lay it out first. Whether you succeed or not this time, you must return this one million to me in a year.

To get ahead in this world, you ultimately have to rely on yourself. This one million is both a boost and a pressure from me to you.

So, within this year, whether it’s for yourself or to repay me this one million, you better give it your all, because this will be your closest chance to success.

Do you... understand what I mean?"

Although Li Jing believed in Huang Jun, he didn’t want him to lose himself because of the money, so he felt he had to put some pressure on him.

Looking at Li Jing’s firm and serious eyes, Huang Jun’s eyes trembled slightly, his expression constantly changing, without immediately responding.

Only after more than ten seconds did he take a deep breath, his clear gaze gradually becoming serious, and he strongly patted Li Jing on the shoulder, speaking with unprecedented seriousness for the first time:

"Jingzi, I understand your intention.

If in this year I’m lazy or squander the money elsewhere, you can come to ask for it back at any time."

As he spoke, his thick eyebrows gradually furrowed, and his tone grew more earnest and deep: "If I fail this time due to my own reasons, not only will I return you the one million, but I also won’t deserve to be recognized as your brother anymore, because I wouldn’t be worthy!"

Seeing the determination in his eyes for the first time, Li Jing felt gratified, then grinned and slapped his broad shoulder in return: "Good, I believe in you..."

"Don’t, belief is pointless, wait a moment."

Before the other could finish, Huang Jun immediately turned around, baffling Li Jing as he ran into a nearby shop.

Shortly after, he came back with a piece of paper.

"What is this?"

"What’s a verbal agreement these days? Even close brothers settle accounts clearly. Jingzi, you trust me, but I don’t trust myself."

Huang Jun handed the paper to him, saying: "This is a promissory note I just wrote in the shop. I’ve already signed it and put my handprint on it. If you have no problem with it, keep it. If I don’t repay the money, you can use this to sue me directly!"

Li Jing, surprised, took the note and saw that it clearly listed the ID number, loan amount, date, and Huang Jun’s name and handprint.

Particularly in the last line, Huang Jun specifically wrote: "If not repaid by the due date, I voluntarily agree to pay an additional twenty thousand as a penalty."

Seeing this, Li Jing was slightly moved, realizing his brother didn’t want to take advantage of him and was also shutting off his own escape route.

He took a deep breath, accepted the promissory note, and said: "Alright, with this attitude, I believe you’ll definitely make it!"

After seeing him put the note away, Huang Jun finally felt relieved and showed a big toothy smile, extending his fist: "Of course, don’t you remember our motto from back in the day? ’Brotherhood in unison, their power cuts through gold!’"

Hearing this, Li Jing was momentarily stunned, then recalled their favorite motto from their school days and couldn’t help but smile, extending his fist to bump together:

"Black and White Duo, conquering the world together!"

"Hahaha! Saying it now makes it sound so dumb!"

"Damn it, weren’t you the one who randomly decided to bring this up?"

"I just wanted to see if you’ve changed after making it big, and turns out you’re still such a dork, hahaha!"

"Do you believe I won’t lend you the money? After all, I’ve already got the note."

"What the heck??? Damn it, give me back the promissory note! Talk about lending me the money first!"

"Who told you to act impulsively, feeling regret now? Hurry up and repay, one million!"

"Are you not human?! This is extortion, give me back my promissory note!"

On the street corner, two grown men chased and played around like kids, drawing the attention of passersby.

But the two paid no mind to the gazes of those around, immersed in their moment of play, as if they had returned to those forever unreachable student days.

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