Xiao Ye relaxed for a moment, sat up straight, and looked at Chen Cheng, "Honey, are you really going to buy his building?"

Chen Cheng nodded, "Yeah, if the price is right, I can consider buying the Company Name building. Ye Jinyan probably heard the rumors the company put out a few days ago, which is why he asked to meet me directly."

"Alright," Xiao Ye replied casually, then pouted, "It's just too expensive, over three billion."

Chen Cheng's lips curled up slightly as he pinched her chin, "You're pretty quick at doing the math."

Xiao Ye raised her chin haughtily, "Ten thousand times ten thousand is a hundred million. Four times eight—do you really think I can't calculate that?"

Looking at her slightly coquettish and cute expression, Chen Cheng smiled knowingly, his eyes filled with doting affection.

"Xiao Ye is the best!"

After praising her, he continued to address her doubts. Xiao Ye didn't understand why Chen Cheng would buy property while simultaneously saying that housing prices were bound to fall.

"I'm buying it because the company's development requires it. The economic benefits gained from increased coordination and communication efficiency might far outweigh the drop in housing prices."

"In that sense, the act of buying the property has a positive and constructive significance."

"Secondly, Financial Street in Shanghai holds a certain significance in the hearts of our countrymen."

"Having our own building here, a headquarters, will make domestic high-end clients trust us more and feel at ease letting Company Name manage their money."

"Instead of rushing to redeem their assets at the slightest sign of trouble."

After Chen Cheng explained it this way, Xiao Ye more or less understood.

"Oh... I see."

Xiao Ye blinked, feeling very puzzled: "With such a prime location on Financial Street, why would he be willing to sell it?"

Chen Cheng thought for a moment, then took out his phone and checked the annual and quarterly reports of Jingyan Group.

A smile curled on his lips. Old Ye is truly capable; he has been reducing the group's debt since last year.

He handed the phone to Xiao Ye, knowing she was actually worried.

His tone was calm, "The authorities might implement restrictive financing measures targeting the real estate sector."

"And the red line for this restriction will most likely be the asset-liability ratio."

"Ye Jinyan is selling the building to quickly liquidate assets and pay off debts before the market reacts."

"This move of his is very well-played; it could be considered a stroke of genius."

"However, Company Name's scale is too large, and this debt repayment process might lead to a collapse."

"One wrong step, and there's no turning back."

"..."

Xu Huanshan and Gu Jia were sitting in the car, with Chen Xu driving.

Gu Jia widened her eyes, staring at the black Maybach in front in disbelief, "Xiao Ye is actually Ye Jinyan's daughter?"

Xu Huanshan's expression was even more colorful.

This Old Chen is truly badass.

While dating Ye Jinyan's daughter, there's also Xiao Guan on the side.

And there's also a ridiculously beautiful female secretary by his side.

He's really not afraid of things going south and Ye Jinyan coming to settle scores with him.

Xu Huanshan smacked his lips, feeling envious but unable to say it out loud.

"Based on the vibe just now, it seems like it."

"But, it felt like their relationship wasn't very good."

Gu Jia recalled the situation just now, her tone hesitant, "It does seem a bit like that."

"When they arrived, they didn't even say hello. Only when they were leaving did they come over to say a few words."

Xu Huanshan nodded, "Old Chen didn't even treat Ye Jinyan like a father-in-law."

As he spoke, Xu Huanshan felt his good brother was even more of a badass, "He kept calling him President Ye, President Ye."

"What's strange is that Ye Jinyan didn't seem to mind at all."

Gu Jia pondered for two seconds, still unable to figure it out, and waved her hand, "Forget it, it's their family business."

"Let's not gossip about it."

As she said this, she looked at Chen Xu who was driving, "Chen Xu, you heard what we said, don't go around spreading rumors."

Chen Xu was very sharp and agreed quickly, "Hey, sis, don't worry."

"I'm tight-lipped, I won't let a single word slip."

Seeing him give his assurance, Gu Jia finally smiled.

She couldn't help but think of that rogue again.

Her tone carried an imperceptible sourness, unaware of the inside story, "I didn't expect Xiao Ye to be his girlfriend."

"And..." Xu Huanshan had the words on the tip of his tongue, but after glancing at Chen Xu, he swallowed them back.

"What?" Gu Jia paused, turning her head to look at him.

Xu Huanshan shook his head and said faintly, "Nothing."

Gu Jia was clever and immediately realized that it wasn't convenient to talk because Chen Xu was there.

Not long after, the two arrived at Junyue Mansion.

Entering the elevator lobby, Gu Jia checked that there was no one else, then pulled Xu Huanshan and asked, "What were you going to say just now?"

"You got halfway through and then swallowed it back."

Xu Huanshan looked at Gu Jia, thought for a moment, and said, "Xiao Ye is not the girl I saw the other day."

"Huh?" Gu Jia was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Suddenly, she realized, her eyes widening, and she looked at Xu Huanshan with a terrified expression, "Is he cheating on two boats?"

"Uh..."

Xu Huanshan was at a loss for words for a moment, not knowing whether to confirm or deny it.

After work, he even brought his secretary to the court to play.

She had also changed into sportswear, so this relationship wasn't just a regular secretary.

After thinking for a long time, Xu Huanshan replied faintly, "Maybe~"

Gu Jia felt a surge of blood rushing to her head, unable to contain herself, "Pah, scumbag!"

Xu Huanshan's face was a bit awkward; he was secretly envious of Chen Cheng's ability to have women on both sides and change partners every other day.

Gu Jia felt like her lungs were about to explode with anger, panting heavily.

Xu Huanshan looked at her gnashing her teeth and smiled sheepishly, "Maybe there's some inside story; we can just ask later. Don't be so jumpy."

Gu Jia rolled her eyes at him, "You've only known him for a few days, and you're already covering for him?"

"I..." Xu Huanshan wanted to defend himself, but noticing Gu Jia's gaze, he smiled sheepishly.

Gu Jia looked at Xu Huanshan's reaction and felt even angrier, or rather, stifled.

She had originally thought that since that rogue had a girlfriend, she owed Xiao Ye an apology.

She had been very careful around Xiao Ye.

Turns out she was the fourth woman.

Gu Jia was a bit broken by this.

This is a very strange logic.

Being the third woman is fine, but the fourth is not!

Gu Jia might not even realize that her values have already changed.

Chen Cheng and Xiao Ye went back to Huaihai Road for a while.

Since they were invited guests, it wouldn't be good to arrive too early or too late.

If they went too early, Chen Cheng would have to endure awkward small talk with Xu the Firecracker.

The two places were not far apart, less than four kilometers as the crow flies, and it was a ten-minute drive.

Only after Xu Huanshan sent a message asking did Chen Cheng take Xiao Ye out.

He let Eleven go back and drove his 488 Pista Spider over himself.

Tonight, they definitely wouldn't be coming back.

After driving out of the courtyard, Chen Cheng opened the convertible top.

Xiao Ye sat in the passenger seat, feeling the evening breeze, and brushed back her hair.

Turning her head, she asked Chen Cheng, "Honey, when did you buy another house?"

Chen Cheng's lips curled up; this girl had been holding it in for quite a while.

This afternoon at the club, she found out that Chen Cheng and the couple Gu Jia were neighbors.

She had been holding it in and hadn't asked.

Now that they were going to Junyue Mansion, she finally couldn't hold it in anymore.

"A while ago," he thought for a moment, "Maybe a month."

Chen Cheng pondered for two seconds, thinking that it might be better to let them know about some things slowly, little by little.

Everything has a process of acceptance.

To avoid the family blowing up when the matter of the children can no longer be hidden in the future.

"I've bought quite a few houses this year."

"I bought one in Deep Water Bay, Hong Kong Island, and Han Su is currently handling the closing."

"After the New Year, I bought a ranch and a farm in America under Anna's name."

"Under Anna's name?" Xiao Ye was also stunned for a moment.

Zou Yu had mentioned to them that Chen Cheng had bought a ranch.

She knew the price, but didn't mention the specific details, and certainly didn't reveal that Anna was pregnant.

Chen Cheng nodded faintly, "Yeah~ I used a shell company, and Anna is the legal representative."

Xiao Ye was a bit confused; that was 150 million.

And in dollars, too.