Chapter 115: Another Investment?

Ding…

Liu Di's phone buzzed with a notification from Gemini.

Heidi: Mr. Liu, are you free tonight?

Turning off his phone, Liu Di stood up and patted A Jia on the shoulder. "Rest up tomorrow and sleep in!"

A Jia, still feeling a bit helpless, asked, "Where are you off to?"

"A date!" Liu Di called back as he walked away.

Mass Nightclub

One of the most luxurious nightclubs in Hai City, Mass Nightclub boasts private KTV rooms and a sprawling open dance floor spanning over a thousand square meters. It's a playground for the wealthy, a place where money flows freely, and pleasure is paramount.

It was 7 PM, the time when people started gathering.

In a VIP room on the second floor, Heidi looked down through the glass at the dance floor, where many slender, scantily clad women were swaying their hips to the music. The flickering lights, coupled with the faint scent of alcohol, created an enticing atmosphere.

Heidi licked her lips slightly and tore her gaze away from the dancers. She needed to focus—there was important business to discuss tonight.

The entrance to the club opened, and two rows of waiters bowed in unison.

Liu Di, dressed in his usual white shirt and jeans, walked in. Though his outfit was simple and inexpensive, it only accentuated his fresh and elegant appearance—a strikingly handsome figure. His presence caught the attention of the seductive women on the dance floor, who couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. They all resolved to find a way to share a drink with him later.

Ignoring the attention, Liu Di's eyes locked onto the VIP room on the second floor, where he spotted Heidi's long, shapely legs crossed elegantly.

Liu Di smiled inwardly. This woman, even in a place full of beautiful people, outshone them all. What a pity…

Heidi, too, noticed Liu Di as he was warmly greeted by the waitstaff. She pursed her lips slightly. Tsk tsk, Mr. Liu, it seems you're quite familiar with this place!

Liu Di climbed the stairs to the second floor and pushed open the door to the private room. The large room was dimly lit, with only Heidi inside. Several candles flickered on the table, and the scent of Heidi's Chanel No. 5 perfume filled the air.

"Liu Di, I have a feeling you're in a bit of a crisis… one that I might not be able to solve," a voice suddenly echoed in Liu Di's mind—it was Motong.

"Hm?" Liu Di glanced around the room instinctively.

"Hehe, the perfume she's wearing contains active pheromones… designed to seduce men. Looks like you're about to fall into a honey trap!"

Liu Di sighed and said, "Aren't you like eight years old? Stay out of adult matters."

"Fine… Motong retreating!" the voice faded away.

Liu Di sat down calmly, smiling as he looked at Heidi. "Miss Tina, you've prepared quite thoroughly today. It seems you've gone out of your way to do something that wasn't easy."

Heidi was momentarily taken aback but then straightened her posture and smiled. "Mr. Liu, you've graced me with your presence, so I naturally had to put in some effort."

Tonight, Heidi wore a low-cut cocktail dress that exposed her shoulders. Her neckline plunged just below her shoulders, revealing half of her alluring collarbones. Her ample chest alone was enough to awaken any man's primal desires, not to mention her deep blue eyes and her exquisitely beautiful face, which could easily score a 99 out of 100.

"Mr. Liu, let me get straight to the point," Heidi said as she tilted her head slightly, gazing at Liu Di. "You've really made a bold move—declaring war on Penguin just a day after we last met!"

Liu Di couldn't help but chuckle at Heidi's awkward attempts to flirt. "If you have something to say, just say it. There's no need to go through all this trouble."

Heidi was caught off guard again, then retracted her bare shoulders and smiled awkwardly. "You've declared war on Penguin, so naturally, the more capital you have, the better your chances of winning. However, because you've declared war on Penguin, I'm afraid that all the investment firms in the industry will now keep their distance from you."

Heidi brushed her hair back with a sultry expression. "But I, on the other hand, have great confidence in my judgment. In this time of crisis, I'm actually willing to talk to you about investment."

"Hehe, sure." Liu Di replied with a faint smile, crossing his legs. "You bring 50 billion yuan in assets to support my company, and I'll give you a 10% stake."

"Fifty billion? Ten percent? A valuation of 500 billion?" Heidi was taken aback and forced a smile. "A 500 billion yuan valuation is something only a few companies in all of China can achieve. Mr. Liu, you must be joking. This doesn't seem like a request for help."

Liu Di smiled again, taking out a cigarette and lighting it. Through the blue smoke, his right eye's purple pupil flickered.

Heidi was momentarily entranced by Liu Di's appearance—there was a touch of danger in his almost devilishly handsome features, an inexplicable allure.

Liu Di exhaled a ring of smoke and said, "I'm not asking you; I'm informing you. Out of respect for your trust in me, I'm offering you a chance to double your returns."

After a pause, Liu Di added, "Oh, by the way, this capital won't be used for Creators but for another investment company of mine—Witness."

"Witness?" Heidi suddenly remembered the first time she met Liu Di, he had mentioned this investment company, Gemini.

"Mr. Liu, stop joking around. Double the returns? Creators is in the middle of a battle with Penguin, and now you want to start an investment company?" Heidi was clearly skeptical.

Liu Di responded calmly, "Penguin's investment division has been extremely successful, helping Penguin build a presence across multiple industries. If I want to fight against it, I naturally need my own investment company."

"Hehe…" Heidi couldn't help but laugh, covering her mouth. "Mr. Liu, you're stretching things a bit, aren't you? Your core business hasn't even stabilized yet, and you're already thinking about strategic layouts? Isn't it a bit too early?"

"Besides, running an investment company requires the most up-to-date startup information, the sharpest observation, and insight, not to mention cross-industry operational experience. With all due respect, you don't have any of these!"