Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

Inside the office of Le's Entertainment Co., Ltd., Cao Jinpeng adopted a gentlemanly demeanor and talked at length with Le Mengyao about the details of the cooperation.

Le Mengyao crossed her arms and placed them on the table, listening attentively to Cao Jinpeng's narration with a smile.

"These are the most important points in the cooperation, you know? I don't know how much effort I put into persuading my friends."

Especially the conditions set by the company's major shareholders. At first, they absolutely refused to agree, but they only agreed after I offered to contribute a portion of my own interests.

"So, Mengyao, are you interested in collaborating with me?"

Le Mengyao smiled slightly and said in a light tone, "Dapeng, thank you for doing so much for me, but if Qin Kai finds out that you brought Wei Jianjun and the others along to do another business deal in private, he might not be happy!"

Cao Jinpeng smiled and said confidently, "They are just doing business with President Qin. They are not his henchmen, nor have they sold themselves to him."

Besides, what Qin Kai is doing now is different from what he promised before. Can't the brothers find their own way to make a living outside?

"Aren't you afraid he'll find out?"

"If you know, you know. It's no big deal. As long as it doesn't harm the company's interests, if President Qin likes it, we can sell this business to him as long as the price is right. What do you say?"

Le Mengyao smiled and nodded.

“Our Le family has been in this industry before, so it’s not impossible for us to cooperate. However, isn’t the price of your shares a bit too high?”

"The price isn't high. In this kind of business, the management team is very important, and we'll take care of that. We'll also make money from it. Besides, this business is guaranteed to make money. You just need to invest in it and then wait to receive your share of the profits."

Le Mengyao smiled and shook her head, saying, "That won't do. I can't just give money without putting in any effort. I can agree to your conditions, but our people must also be involved in management!"

She knew that money doesn't just fall from the sky.

Although the Le family is quite powerful, that's in the Hong Kong area. In Shanghai, they are outsiders. If they clash with local bigwigs like Cao Jinpeng, they will most likely suffer losses.

Fortunately, Shanghai is an international metropolis, and the mainland is attracting a lot of foreign investment, so it takes good care of these people. At least on the surface, the local bullies don't dare to cause trouble.

However, if you are completely clueless about the company's affairs, then things are not so good. Therefore, participating in the company's operation and management is essential.

Cao Jinpeng smiled and nodded.

"No problem, don't worry. I'm here with the sincerity of wanting to cooperate with you. Besides, I'm the company's second-largest shareholder. If the two of us join forces, we can gain absolute control of the company!"

Cao Jinpeng did not invest in the Qin Group; most of his funds were used to speculate on real estate. This time, the housing price drop was very short-lived, so he neither made nor lost money.

In addition, he made a fortune from Li Xiaofeng's Wanzhong Media, and his financial strength is now comparable to that of the Wei family. Therefore, he currently has the most abundant liquid funds.

His implication was quite clear.

As long as Le Mengyao is willing to cooperate with Cao Jinpeng, the company can be controlled by them in the future.

Le Mengyao understood his words, but simply said in a calm tone, "When doing business, we should all try to make money peacefully. We came to the mainland to make money, not to cause trouble."

Besides, your business is just a small affair for our Le's Group, nothing special. It's not worth making such a fuss over a few pennies!

Cao Jinpeng smiled awkwardly and said, "That's right. Your Le's Group is a large company with assets of over 10 billion yuan. It is indeed very powerful, but money is earned one by one. Don't you think so?"

Once we've successfully completed this project, we can have even deeper collaborations in the future.

You know, doing business in mainland China isn't just about having money; otherwise, Mr. Qin wouldn't be involved with people like us, wouldn't you say?

Le Mengyao was somewhat tempted.

Hong Kong developed decades earlier than the mainland, and they experienced many things in business much earlier.

Judging from the current market situation, the real estate business on the mainland is booming, and there is a huge demand for real estate. This business definitely needs the support of mainlanders.

So, Le Mengyao probed in a somewhat casual tone: "But, haven't you already cooperated with Qin Kai?"

"Since it's a collaboration, it has to be a mutual agreement. If President Qin insists on his own way and disregards the interests of minority shareholders, then the collaboration may not continue."

Furthermore, there are many aspects to cooperation, including economic cooperation, intelligence cooperation, and cooperation in building networks. Aren't these exactly what your Le family needs?

Cao Jinpeng spoke eloquently, seemingly feeling that he had taken the initiative.

Le Mengyao smiled and said, "It's too early to talk about these things now. Let's focus on handling the current collaborations first!"

Looking at Le Mengyao's exquisite and beautiful face, Cao Jinpeng asked impatiently, "Mengyao, when are you free? Would I have the honor of inviting you to dinner alone?"

Le Mengyao smiled and said directly, "Mr. Cao, I'm sorry, but I'm a very realistic and materialistic girl. Any boy who can ask me out must have a net worth of at least 20 billion."

This isn't actually my condition, but rather a rule my father set for me. Mr. Cao, you shouldn't think about those other things for now; focus on making money first!

I can tell you're a very excellent boy. I believe that as long as you work hard, it won't be long before you meet our family's minimum requirements. Then, I will definitely agree to your request!

Although Le Mengyao's words were polite, they left Cao Jinpeng with a bitter feeling, as if he had been hit on the head.

A net worth of 2 billion is not something easily achieved, let alone the bare minimum for choosing a partner. It's probably just an excuse people use to reject him.

However, for a large family like the Le family, whose assets are definitely over 10 billion, setting a net worth standard of 2 billion doesn't seem too excessive.

Cao Jinpeng wanted to flip the table and turn around and leave gracefully, but reason prevailed and he calmed down.

He was also thinking of getting the Le family to invest, so he could learn from Li Xiaofeng and make more money, and there might be opportunities in the future.

"The threshold for your Le family is exceptionally high!" Cao Jinpeng's tone was somewhat bitter.

Le Mengyao seemed to see through his thoughts and smiled as she said, "I just rejected Qin Kai a couple of days ago. Does that make you feel any better?"

Cao Jinpeng nodded, both amused and exasperated.