Dream Walker: Feng Shui Master Bai Ya

President Fang repeatedly praised Shang Muchen's words.

Fourth Uncle chimed in with his own embellishments, and President Fang listened intently, instructing his subordinates to write down the reform direction and develop a plan back at the company.

Mr. Fang took Shang Muchen and his fourth uncle to lunch at Tingyun Pavilion. During the meal, Mr. Fang instructed his secretary to get some money to thank Shang Muchen.

Suddenly, on a whim, without consulting his fourth uncle, Shang Muchen blurted out, "President Fang, if I may be so bold as to ask, could I forgo cash and ask for just a tiny bit of stock?"

He made a small pinching gesture and said, "It doesn't need to be much. Just convert the cash you're planning to give me into shares. No matter how small, I don't care."

Fourth Uncle asked in surprise, "Xiao Chen, do you want to enter the world?"

"Fourth Uncle, is this not allowed?"

After a long silence, Fourth Uncle said quietly, "According to the old rules, it definitely won't work."

We are, after all, practitioners of spiritual cultivation, and should not easily get involved in worldly affairs.

However, times have changed, and I should not oppose any changes that are not particularly outrageous or have obvious risks.

I'm old, and young people have their own ideas. If you're willing to choose this path, I won't stop you.

Mr. Fang nodded and laughed, "Master Xiao Shang is very bold. What if the Qiancheng Port Mall loses money after the reform? The consulting fee you should have received will be lost."

Since you dare to ask for shares instead of money, it shows you're very confident in your plan.

Shang Muchen smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course I'm confident."

I can almost see such a beautiful scene right in front of me—

Young people and foreign tourists flocked to the newly renovated Qiancheng Port Mall, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.

Then I can brag to my friends who came here with me:

Look, I own shares in this land!

"Hehe, good! I admire your courage as a young man." General Manager Fang nodded and said with a smile.

"Currently, the entire commercial real estate sector in China is in a trough. The overall valuation of Qiancheng Port Mall and its surrounding area is approximately 10 billion yuan."

In terms of shareholding, Qiancheng Group holds approximately 70% of the shares, while local state-owned assets, banks, and several private equity funds collectively hold the remaining 30%.

Since you want equity, I will transfer a portion of my own shares to you, which is about 0.5% of the total shares, valued at 500 million. However, it cannot be cashed out or pledged before the overall listing of the sector; it can only be used for dividends.

If there is no profit, there will be no dividends.

What do you think?

Shang Muchen stood up, raised his wine glass, and bowed to President Fang, saying, "I agree to all your arrangements."

Having said that, he drank it all in one gulp.

Mr. Fang was very pleased and arranged for his secretary to handle the relevant procedures.

Fourth Uncle whispered to Shang Muchen, "You don't want cash, you want shares. What if you lose money and all your work is for nothing?"

Not only will you not get any money, but you'll also damage your reputation as a feng shui master.

Shang Muchen smiled slightly and replied softly, "Fourth Uncle, please allow me to be young and impetuous this once."

Fourth Uncle nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Shang Muchen's idea of ​​getting shares stemmed from his conversation with Xiao Jie last night.

Xiao Jie shared her experiences with Shang Muchen, which deeply moved him.

Xiao Jie said that money is about relationships, and those in lower positions are always controlled by those in higher positions. Shang Muchen simply doesn't understand the hardships these rich kids endure living in golden cages.

Shang Muchen couldn't help but wonder what it would feel like to live in a golden cage, having lived a life of freedom and poverty.

After the meal, Mr. Fang escorted Shang Muchen and his fourth uncle to the pedestrian street along the Xiaoqing River before they parted ways.

Shang Muchen accompanied his fourth uncle for a walk. Along the way, Shang Muchen casually asked, "Fourth Uncle, have you ever heard of 'Sakaki Lotus'?"

Fourth Uncle was clearly taken aback by the word. He stopped abruptly, and Shang Muchen clearly saw his fourth uncle's round eyes dart around rapidly. But after a long second of this, Fourth Uncle said:

"Never heard of it. Is it some kind of dessert?"

"Oh, it's nothing." Shang Muchen smiled slightly and didn't ask any further questions.

After dropping his fourth uncle off at the subway station, Shang Muchen forgot to go home and continued strolling along the pedestrian street by the Xiaoqing River, thinking about buying Liu Qingyang a gift.

Just as I was thinking about Liu Qingyang, her phone rang.

Shang Muchen answered the phone cheerfully, like a puppy returning home to its owner. Liu Qingyang invited him to dinner that evening.

Is this really being so proactive?

Shang Muchen happily agreed, made a reservation at a restaurant, bought Liu Qingyang a pair of exquisite earrings as a gift on the pedestrian street, and then rushed to the restaurant.

It was too early, and Shang Muchen was bored, so he took a nap in the private room.

In a daze, I actually fell asleep.

The door to the private room creaked open, and in a daze, Shang Muchen vaguely glimpsed a large rabbit, taller than a person, wearing exquisite armor and pheasant feathers on its head, swaggering in.

Walking up to Shang Muchen, the big rabbit swung its paw and slapped Shang Muchen across the face.

With a snap, Shang Muchen woke up.

Touching his burning cheeks, Shang Muchen felt that his face was swollen from lying down for too long.

I glanced at my watch; it was almost six o'clock in the evening. There were footsteps outside the private room, followed by familiar female voices laughing and talking.

First, I was happy because I heard Liu Qingyang's voice;

Another wave of annoyance washed over me when I heard Xu Lele, the loud, annoying voice.

However, it was another girl who pushed open the door.

Three people came this time: Liu Qingyang, Xu Lele, and a girl I didn't recognize.

All three of them looked very plain and hadn't dressed up much, clearly having rushed over as soon as class was over.

Upon seeing Shang Muchen, Liu Qingyang's eyes lit up again, and she said with a smile, "Muchen, are you cosplaying a rich second-generation again today? You're even wearing Ralph Lauren."

Shang Muchen didn't actually know the brand of his clothes. It was a collared T-shirt that he had found in Sa Sanqi's closet. Wearing a suit in this weather was just too hot.

Xu Lele covered her mouth and laughed, complaining, "It's obvious you're not wearing your own clothes. No one under forty would wear that old man's shirt."

"Really?" Shang Muchen tugged at the hem of his clothes weakly. "I think it fits quite well."

"Let me introduce you. This is our classmate, Li Qing," Liu Qingyang said generously. "We were in the same dormitory during our undergraduate studies."

"Hello!" Shang Muchen greeted Li Qing while handing her the gift he had prepared for Liu Qingyang.

Xu Lele laughed and said, "Shang Xiaobai, didn't you bring me a gift?"

"You went to Lu Mingdi to ask for a gift, what do you want from me?" Shang Muchen's words made Xu Lele blush, looking as embarrassed as a panda eating bamboo and getting a tooth stuck in its teeth. She made a face and fell silent.

The food and wine were laid out, and they began to eat in a lively atmosphere. After a few rounds of drinks, Liu Qingyang urged Li Qing, "Xiao Qing, you said you have something you want to ask Shang Muchen, so why don't you say it?"

Shang Muchen asked, puzzled, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Um, um... I heard you're knowledgeable about feng shui, a master..."

"I'm not a master, let alone a junior master."

"I've encountered something strange and would like to ask you about it."