Chapter 62 - 61: 150 Million Each

"Sigh. Now that you mention it, there is one thing..."

Ye Ling’s expression turned hesitant upon hearing this. He then sighed again and waved his hand. "Never mind, never mind. Let’s not talk about it."

"Young Master Ye, now you’re treating me like a stranger."

Yun Tianlan immediately said:

"If you’re having any trouble, just say the word. While I can’t guarantee I’ll solve it for you, I’ll definitely help in any way I can!"

Inside, however, he sneered. ’I was just worrying about how to show off in front of Ning Ruoxi... and this guy, Ye Ling, just had to serve up an opportunity on a silver platter!’

If he could solve this ’one thing’ Ye Ling mentioned, Ning Ruoxi would finally see who was the superior one between him and Ye Ling!

And her impression of him would surely change for the better.

The corners of Ye Ling’s mouth curled into a slight smile upon hearing this.

’This is the exact line I was waiting for!’

"It’s not a huge deal, really. I have a company here in Modu, and we acquired another enterprise a while back. Now, our cash flow is a little tight."

Ye Ling said, a ’troubled’ look on his face.

At this moment, he was taking his acting skills to a new level, perfectly portraying a sense of internal conflict.

"Ha! I thought it was something serious. It’s just a money problem? Just tell me how much you need."

Yun Tianlan gave a magnanimous wave of his hand and said grandly.

He had been worried it would be something especially difficult to solve. But when he heard it was just a lack of money, he was thrilled. In his eyes, any problem that could be solved with money wasn’t a problem at all!

"Around three hundred million."

Ye Ling said.

"Three hundred million!?"

For a moment, even Yun Tianlan was stunned.

"Yeah, it’s quite a difficult situation. It’s not a small amount, after all. Young Master Yun, maybe we should just forget it."

Ye Ling shook his head, feigning regret.

"Wait. Three hundred million isn’t a small sum, it’s true, but since it’s you asking, Young Master Ye, a brother has to help... How about this? Feiyun and I will each put up one hundred and fifty million. That should be enough," Yun Tianlan said immediately.

He’d already talked such a big game. If he suddenly backed out and said he couldn’t help, wouldn’t all his previous efforts be for nothing?

His rating in Ning Ruoxi’s eyes would probably plummet... So, he had to bite the bullet and go through with it.

While three hundred million was no small sum to him, splitting it made it one hundred and fifty million each, which was more acceptable. It wouldn’t sting quite so much.

Jiang Feiyun, who was standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded when he heard this.

’When did I say I was going to pitch in?’

Sure, he also wanted to show off in front of Ning Ruoxi... but this was one hundred and fifty million!

He wasn’t a top-tier young master like Yun Tianlan, for whom one hundred and fifty million was nothing. Spending that much money at once would make him ache for a long time!

After all, Yun Tianlan was the heir to Yun International; the resources at his disposal were practically equivalent to the entire company’s. But he was different. He was just the third young master of the Jiang Family, and an unfavored one at that... One hundred and fifty million was an enormous sum for him.

However, Jiang Feiyun knew he couldn’t afford to offend Yun Tianlan. He could only grit his teeth and say, "Right. Young Master Yun and I will each put in one hundred and fifty million. Consider it an apology to Young Master Ye for our previous actions."

"Oh, I couldn’t possibly..."

Ye Ling said, feigning reluctance.

Inside, however, he was ecstatic. ’Damn, are these rich kids always this easy to fool?’

’No, I should say, are they always this damn rich?!’

’Over a hundred million, and they just pull it out like it’s nothing?’

"Young Master Ye, give me your account number. I’ll have someone transfer it to you."

Yun Tianlan didn’t hesitate, intending to make the transfer right then and there.

This kind of thing—spending money to look cool—had to be done in front of the girl. Otherwise, the effect would be greatly diminished.

Hadn’t some women said something like this before?

A man is at his most handsome when he’s swiping his card to pay the bill!

"In that case, my thanks to Young Master Yun and Young Master Jiang."

Seeing this, Ye Ling stopped refusing and recited his card number.

Before long, Ye Ling’s phone pinged twice. Just as expected, a total of three hundred million had been deposited directly into his account!

’Three hundred million, just like that!’

Ye Ling was absolutely thrilled. It was even more satisfying than when he’d gotten the company shares from the system check-in. After all, this money came from his rivals in love—it had added value!

"Thank you both very much."

Looking at the deposited amount, Ye Ling’s face lit up with a brilliant smile.

Seeing Ye Ling’s smile, Yun Tianlan felt a slight jolt. He didn’t know why, but at the moment of the transfer, he’d felt that something was... off?

In truth, he couldn’t be blamed. Ye Ling’s disguise was just too good, so good that Yun Tianlan hadn’t seen a single flaw!

"President Ye?"

Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind Ye Ling.

At once, everyone’s gaze turned in that direction.

"And you are?"

Ye Ling asked, looking at the man who had appeared behind him with some confusion.

The man looked to be in his fifties or sixties, but he was in high spirits, his white hair immaculately combed.

"President Ye, hello. I am the CEO of Character Jumping, Wei Kun!"

Wei Kun said, looking at Ye Ling with a very respectful expression.

"Character Jumping? Wei Kun?"

Hearing the name, Yun Tianlan and Jiang Feiyun, who were standing nearby, both looked slightly stunned, a hint of confusion in their eyes.

The name Character Jumping might sound unfamiliar to the average person, but to them, it was very well-known.

This company had seized the first-mover advantage in the short video industry, viciously carving out a huge slice of the market pie. Its capital was abundant, and its power was terrifying.

Moreover, it had expanded abroad in recent years and could be said to be in its prime.

But... why was Wei Kun so respectful towards Ye Ling?

"President Wei, you know Young Master Ye?"

Yun Tianlan asked from the side, a hint of curiosity on his face.

"Of course I know President Ye. President Ye is..."

Wei Kun was about to say more.

But Ye Ling waved his hand, cutting him off.

"My company had some business dealings with Character Jumping in the past, so of course Chairman Wei knows me."

Ye Ling secretly shot Wei Kun a look as he spoke.

Hearing this, Wei Kun was momentarily stunned. However, he was a sharp man and instantly realized there was likely something going on between Ye Ling and Yun Tianlan that he wasn’t privy to.

"Yes, that’s right."

Although Wei Kun was older, his reflexes were quick. He immediately recovered and added his agreement.