The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

Around 7:30 p.m., the Financial Street was brightly lit under the night sky.

With the Olympics just around the corner, all the streetlights have been turned on, even in important areas like the Financial Street, creating a joyful atmosphere to welcome the Games.

The headlights of the black G-Class cut through the night, and in the blink of an eye, we arrived at the entrance of the residential area.

Upon arriving here, Ling Yun immediately spotted the familiar Audi A8, quietly parked in a parking space by the roadside.

"You arrived pretty quickly, or is it just that my charm is irresistible?"

Ling Yun's lips curled up slightly.

Earlier, while they were eating at the restaurant, he sent a text message to Da Meiyuan, asking the beautiful woman to come over early.

I just didn't expect the big dollar to arrive so quickly.

The next moment, Ling Yun gently pressed the horn.

Da Meiyuan had already spotted his G-Wagon and immediately honked the horn in response.

They then started the vehicle and followed the black G-Class into the community's underground parking garage.

After parking his car in two adjacent private parking spaces, Ling Yun got out and looked at the stunningly beautiful woman so close to him.

"Have you been waiting long? I rushed all the way here, but I didn't expect you to arrive first."

Tonight, the beautiful Yuan, wearing a light purple spaghetti strap dress, with her bare shoulders and snow-white skin, stood out dazzlingly next to the black car.

"I just arrived a little while ago, only waited a few minutes."

Da Meiyuan smiled sweetly and quickly walked to Ling Yun's side.

"Didn't you just quit your job? Why are you so busy? Have you found a new job, or are you preparing to start an investment company?"

Looking at this stunningly beautiful goddess of his dreams, Ling Yun felt a sense of delight.

But he remained clear-headed and offered a few words of explanation with a smile.

"Leilei asked me this question a few days ago, and my answer was that although I don't have a formal job right now, I still have opportunities to use my skills!"

"As for starting an investment company, I can't worry about that right now. We'll talk about it after this busy period. Let's go upstairs and talk as we walk."

After saying that, he walked side by side with Da Meiyuan toward the elevator.

As they walked, Da Meiyuan asked him a question.

Why didn't I see that brand new S350?

Lingyun told him frankly that Leilei had driven the car away, so it wasn't in the garage.

Da Meiyuan was taken aback upon hearing this, and stopped in her tracks.

In the blink of an eye, she realized that Leilei had become Lingyun's girlfriend.

Otherwise, Lingyun would never have given that brand-new S350 to Leilei to drive.

Before Da Meiyuan could speak, Lingyun also asked a question.

What did she want to talk to me about? I couldn't say it over the phone, and I couldn't come over with Leilei; she insisted on meeting me alone to discuss it in detail.

Moreover, he didn't bring a driver or female assistant; he drove over alone, acting all mysterious!

Da Meiyuan kept everyone in suspense, saying they'd talk more upstairs.

As they spoke, they entered Lingyun's penthouse mansion.

After changing into slippers upon entering, Da Meiyuan playfully punched Ling Yun's arm.

"Wow, you were quick! You snagged Leilei in the blink of an eye, but didn't even tell me, your older sister. Tell me, how did you two get together!"

As she spoke, she proudly raised her chin.

"Doesn't that mean I'll be your older sister too? Being the older sister of an incredibly wealthy investment genius must feel amazing!"

Ling Yun casually reached out and caught Da Meiyuan's jade-like hand.

He felt a warm, delicate touch on his fingertips, and habitually kneaded them gently for a couple of seconds before reluctantly letting go.

"Considering our relationship, I should indeed call you 'sister,' no, I should call you 'sister-in-law'!"

When he spoke of his sister-in-law, he deliberately dragged out his words, and his eyes held a hint of mockery.

"Let's go to the living room. Actually, you should ask Leilei about this. These kinds of topics are more suitable for girls to talk about."

As he spoke, he picked up his backpack and walked towards the living room.

Da Meiyuan blushed, gave his retreating figure a charming glare, and then followed after him.

Clearly, Ling Yun's flirtatious gestures, coupled with the rather ambiguous relationship between her and her sister-in-law, made her feel somewhat shy.

Upon entering the living room, Lingyun asked Da Meiyuan to sit down for a while and move around freely.

She carried her backpack upstairs to wash up and change her clothes.

As soon as he went up to the second floor, Da Meiyuan immediately took out her phone, ready to call Leilei and gossip a bit.

But at the very last moment before dialing, she suddenly stopped.

After much hesitation, I ultimately decided not to make the call and instead sent a text message.

"What are you doing? Let's have dinner together tomorrow, and invite Lingyun too. How far have things progressed between you two?"

About half a minute later, Leilei finally replied.

"I'm at the Bird's Nest, so busy I barely have time to breathe. We won't have time to eat together. Let's talk about it after the Olympic opening ceremony."

"As for Lingyun and me, we'll talk about it when we meet. I have to go now, I'll contact you when I get home tonight."

Upon seeing this text message, Da Meiyuan was momentarily stunned.

His eyes were complex, somewhat contradictory, and perhaps also held a hint of barely perceptible smugness.

When she came to her senses, she chuckled softly and put her phone into her bag.

Then I went into the restaurant, took a bottle of juice from the refrigerator, opened the cap and took a couple of sips.

Five or six minutes later, Ling Yun came downstairs wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, his whole demeanor changed, and he was completely relaxed.

"Have you had dinner yet? How about I cook a couple of dishes, or call and order some to be delivered?"

Da Meiyuan's eyes lit up.

"I never knew a financial genius like you could cook! That's a real surprise! You're the perfect modern family man!"

"No need today, I've already had dinner. I'll definitely try your cooking sometime."

Ling Yun nodded with a smile.

"I used to rent an apartment in Shanghai, and on my days off or holidays, I would occasionally cook for myself, and that's how I gradually got the skills."

"When we have some free time, I'll invite Leilei and you, and we'll cook together at home. It'll be a lot of fun."

Da Meiyuan blushed and muttered to herself in annoyance.

Three people cooking together at home?

What's going on here? It sounds really weird.

As they were talking, Ling Yun came over to Da Meiyuan and sat down on the sofa.

Then I picked up the remote, turned on the big-screen TV, and started chatting with Da Meiyuan while watching CCTV financial news.

We haven't reached the information explosion of the smart era yet, so people can only rely on television and the internet to get first-hand financial information.

As a professional, Lingyun has long since developed the habit of reading financial news regularly.

Whenever he's home, he turns on the TV, tunes to the financial channel, and keeps up with the latest financial news.

I watch the evening news, especially the news broadcast, every day without fail; if I miss it, I watch the rebroadcast.

Or go to the study to surf the internet and follow global financial news.

Watching Ling Yun's series of casual movements, Da Meiyuan quickly adjusted her emotions and relaxed.

After a few casual words, Lingyun took the initiative to get to the point.

"What brings you to me today? You're being so mysterious, and you're even avoiding Leilei. I'm really curious."

When he came up and gave it to her directly, Da Meiyuan was caught off guard.

After a moment's hesitation, she blushed and explained her purpose.

"Excuse me, Lingyun, the reason I'm here today is to ask you for investment."

"I only got to know you through Leilei, so I want to avoid her to avoid her misunderstanding and thinking that I got to know you just to attract investment."

"But honestly, we've only known each other for a few days, and it's really inappropriate for me to ask you for investment!"

"Attracting investment?"

Ling Yun raised an eyebrow and then chuckled softly.

"Since you're Leilei's cousin, it's understandable that you'd come to me seeking investment."

"Please introduce your project and explain how much investment is required. If it truly has investment value, I can consider it!"

Da Meiyuan nodded quickly and then began to explain the situation.

"The investment project is the play I'm currently rehearsing, a new version of 'Hamlet,' in which I play the lead role, Ophelia."

"The performance was originally planned for after the National Day holiday, but plans change, and the investors suddenly withdrew their funding..."

With Da Meiyuan's explanation, Lingyun quickly understood the reason.

With investors withdrawing their funding, the entire production team was completely at a loss, like headless flies!

To ensure the play could be rehearsed and performed on schedule, the director had to search for investment everywhere, but to no avail.

Left with no other option, they had to mobilize several big-name actors and ask them to use their connections to secure investment.

So, Da Meiyuan immediately thought of Ling Yun, the billionaire she had only known for a few days, and went straight to his door!

Lingyun not only knew about Da Meiyuan's version of Hamlet, but also happened to have seen related videos when he came out of Tilanqiao in his previous life.

In his opinion, this version of Hamlet is indeed excellent, and is the best play that Da Meiyuan has ever performed in.

As a pioneering experimental play, it made many innovations and breakthroughs, and has a place in the history of drama.

After listening to Da Meiyuan's introduction, Lingyun smiled and nodded.

"It's just a stage play, I thought it was some big investment project!"

"Tell me, how much would it cost to stage this version of Hamlet? I'm willing to invest."

Da Meiyuan was stunned, and somewhat indignant!

So you've already decided to invest? Or is this young master just so rich he has nowhere to spend his money?

So all our hard work and effort has come down to just a casual remark from you, that it's just a play!