Chapter 845: Li Yang: Finally in My Home Turf_2

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Spent an extra hundred thousand yuan on gifts.

“No, no, I’m already planning to dissolve the studio in a few months. I intend to invest all my money in Wanliu Capital’s stocks. Dividends alone will suffice in the future, and since you’ve always managed the account, I won’t take a share of the profits.”

Ning Hao only took what he deserved.

If it weren’t for Zhang Mengyu’s help, he might have earned twenty to thirty thousand yuan just from training clients this year, but the future would be challenging.

Even if Zhang Mengyu doesn’t funnel traffic to the studio next year, it can ride the wave for a few more months, and once that’s over, he should have about a million yuan on hand. Investing in Wanliu Capital’s stocks could earn him tens of thousands in dividends annually.

Plus, if he works a bit harder at his old trade, life will definitely be better than before.

It was the first time he realized the disparity between people; he and Zhang Mengyu seemed like they were from two different worlds.

Zhang Mengyu didn’t reply to his messages, and Ning Hao dedicated himself to work.

…

Zhang Mansheng knew his daughter was returning, so he was waiting at the rented place.

To meet investment thresholds, he had sold the family house a while back and had been renting ever since.

Fortunately, he had an Extreme Shadow Car, which made the difficult times manageable.

Especially since Ning Hao transferred his Wanliu Capital stocks to him; the value of those stocks had since surged to over two million yuan.

In addition to his financial gains over the past two years, he now had close to four million in cash.

He was much wealthier than before.

Upon seeing his daughter drive back, he asked, “Where’s Ning Hao?”

While opening the trunk, Zhang Mengyu replied, “He’s in Jiangbei.”

“Hmm? Why didn’t he come back with you?”

“Dad, we’re just playing a role, it’s not real. Why would he come to our house? Oh, he sent some things for you, could you help me carry them? I can’t manage everything…”

Zhang Mansheng: “…”

He was quite exasperated.

Once everything was moved inside, he immediately noticed the silver briefcase, which Zhang Mengyu and her mother were examining.

Ninety thousand yuan in cash was truly captivating; it’s something an ordinary person might not see in their lifetime.

“Where did this come from?”

“Ning Hao gave it as work studio ad earnings.”

“Did you two split the profits?”

“No, I originally wanted to keep the account earnings and not take studio revenue, but he insisted on giving it to me before leaving.”

“Why did you accept it then?”

“I just thought he was being overly generous, so I accepted it to see if he had any strings attached.”

Zhang Mansheng replied helplessly, “You’ve lived with him for almost a year and still don’t know his character? He’s never one to take advantage of others without reason, nor does he entertain frivolous thoughts.”

“I’ll split the account earnings with him in a couple of days, and we’ll settle everything.”

“And then?” Zhang Mansheng continued to ask.

“That’s it. I’m planning to start transitioning after the New Year, moving away from dating show themes. If the transition succeeds, I’ll resign.”

Working at Extreme Shadow Group is quite comfortable, so Zhang Mengyu didn’t want to resign before things were certain.

But if she successfully transitions, she could earn several million a year, and then there would be no need to work anymore.

Zhang Mansheng frowned and said, “Mengyu, as your father, I understand your ambitions. This is indeed a great opportunity for you. Although I don’t know if your transition will be smooth, let’s assume it does, and you become a top-tier internet celebrity with annual earnings of millions. Then what?”

“Then I’ll buy a house and car, and finally afford many things I previously hesitated to purchase.”

“I’m talking about emotional aspects of life. For our family, buying a house or a car isn’t overly difficult. Considering assets worth millions, do you think you’ll still have genuine emotional experiences? You’re aware of today’s internet climate; there are influencers seeking money, and opportunists on every gender. You’re our only daughter, so if you marry and time passes— by the time you’re forty or fifty, as youth fades and possibly even accumulating assets in the tens or hundreds of millions—who can you truly rely on?”

“Dad, isn’t it too early to discuss this?”

“It’s not early, you’re almost thirty, and your youthful days are on their tail end. Twenty years ago, you’d be considered old. Don’t overestimate human nature or your abilities; everyone is ordinary, you’ve just been lucky.”

Feeling exasperated, Zhang Mengyu said, “Dad, just tell me what you’re driving at.”

“I firmly believe those who don’t compromise their principles for money are rare, even if they’re less educated or of average appearance. And we’ve assumed your transition will succeed. But what if it fails? This surge of interest, fueled by your newfound fame and Ning Hao’s unique background, captivated the internet. Are you certain your success was due to your strategy or Ning Hao’s contrasting persona?

For better future prospects, I think you should carefully consider.

These are just my immature suggestions, given my internet knowledge doesn’t compare to yours. It all boils down to your own thoughts. Yet, regardless, this ninety thousand has to be returned to Ning Hao.”

After hearing this, Zhang Mengyu nodded.

After dinner, Zhang Mengyu returned to her room and pondered deeply.

This room was her first experience, and the rented space wasn’t large, about sixty square meters.