YA Ch75: Second Brother

Lu Yu looked at the video and interpreted both good and bad news.

The good news was that the investment project with Chenyu Technology had passed the preliminary stage, and Hongxiao Capital would begin data research. The bad news was that Big Brother had suffered a social death in his own company, causing Big Brother’s elder brother to feel deeply embarrassed.

Lu Yu pinched his own thigh, trying hard to hold back his laughter: “It’s fine; you looked quite cool while dying.”

Rewinding to the moment when the soldier was struck by an arrow and fell, with broken armor and a face smeared with blood, it did look a bit cool. However, the expression wasn’t well controlled, and his mouth was open like a pea shooter.

Young Master Hong was not consoled. With a puffed face, he said, “My image in Hongxiao was already not great, and now it’s completely ruined. Besides just eating and waiting to die, I’ve now added a public embarrassment.”

Lu Yu patted Big Brother’s shoulder, seriously saying, “Great people don’t bother with trifles. As the saying goes, when heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on a person, it must first make him suffer social death. You’re on your way to success.”

Hong Wuyang was taken aback: “Is that really how it’s said?”

“As long as Chenyu goes public successfully, your worth will reach billions, and you’ll reach the peak of your life. These experiences will become anecdotes for your success,” Lu Yu said, hugging Big Brother and painting a bright picture. “When that time comes, I’ll write your autobiography and include all these things.”

Ming Yan turned away to stifle a laugh and waited quietly until Big Brother was consoled and happily went to have lunch with Xiao Jiang. Only then did he ask Lu Yu, “Are you planning to seek funding from Hongxiao Capital?”

Given the current situation, Chenyu Technology’s company debt should be manageable, and there wasn’t an urgent need for funds. Therefore, Qing Qu Capital had been temporarily put aside without further engagement.

Lu Yu took Ming Yan to lunch and said as they walked, “We should prepare first and make contact. Even if we overcome the debt crisis, we still need to expand our business scale. Otherwise, we won’t be able to go public.”

Even without the issue of acquiring the smart brain manufacturing plant, they indeed needed the next round of financing. Relying on selling smart brain assistants to accumulate enough money for expansion was too slow.

Ming Yan nodded, not asking further. It was necessary to contact several venture capital firms. Without the debt crisis, accepting financing would mean they wouldn’t have to sell equity at a low price, which was good for Chenyu.

Although Big Brother had calmed down, he still felt too embarrassed to participate in the afternoon’s live stream. He felt that everyone from Hongxiao would be watching, and although he could act as a minor soldier in front of millions of unfamiliar viewers, he couldn’t be completely natural in front of people he knew.

Lu Yu was of course pleased that Big Brother refrained from participating in the live stream. The sudden revival earlier nearly gave him a heart attack. Hua Wenyuan’s autonomy was increasing, and he needed to be extremely careful. He couldn’t let him notice any issues before completing the crucial plot points.

The afternoon live stream went smoothly.

When Lu Yu had previously claimed to be the second uncle, he had already altered the plot. Huo Lao’s acceptance of the suddenly revived second brother was good, but he was quite dissatisfied with the idea of bringing a male concubine home.

Hua Wenyuan had completely occupied Yuanzhuo, consolidating civil and military officials, cutting off large households like the Cheng family for supplies, distributing land, and providing relief to the people suffering from the spring famine.

Big Brother watched with excitement in the live broadcast hall, not forgetting to give rewards.

After the broadcast, Lu Yu looked at the increased reward amount with a smile, thanking Big Brother and asking, “Will you be playing again tomorrow?” Tomorrow’s content was the war storyline, where Minor Soldier B could strive for military merits and become Soldier B.

Hong Wuyang said with a troubled face, “I won’t play for now. I’ll log in when Shen Ying’s scenes increase.”

Just then, Xiao Jiang came over and said, “Mr. Zhao from Qing Qu Capital is here.”

Lu Yu was a bit surprised and turned to Ming Yan: “Ximen Qing? What is he here for?”

Ming Yan shook his head, unsure of the situation, and checked the smart brain, finding no messages from Zhao Yanqing today.

Hong Wuyang, curious, asked, “What Ximen Qing? Someone actually has that name?”

“The president of Qing Qu Capital. He previously wanted to invest in Chenyu,” Lu Yu explained to Big Brother, “but he’s been eyeing my wife.”

“Zhao Yanqing?” Hong Wuyang, being in the investment circle, knew about Qing Qu Capital. Hearing this, he was immediately indignant, clenching his fists. “How can he do this? He’s embarrassing venture capitalists! Let’s go, I’ll have a word with him.”

Young Master Hong rolled up his sleeves, looking determined as if preparing to confront Ximen Qing.

Zhao Yanqing, accompanied by two staff members, was waiting in a small meeting room.

Lu Yu entered, greeted Zhao Yanqing, and said, “Mr. Ximen, what brings you here today?”

Zhao Yanqing, with a stern face, ignored Lu Yu and looked at Ming Yan: “I heard that you are engaging with Hongxiao Capital. We’ve already completed half of our process, isn’t it inappropriate for you to do this?”

Before Ming Yan could speak, Hong Wuyang, who had just entered, spoke first: “When did the investment world have rules about who comes first? You hesitated until now and haven’t invested, so you don’t want anyone else to invest?”

Zhao Yanqing frowned, looking at the newcomer and finding him somewhat familiar: “Who is this person?”

Lu Yu proudly introduced Big Brother, “The representative of Hongxiao Capital, Second Brother, Mr. Hong.”