Becoming a Billionaire after Divorce

"As long as she likes it. I didn't actually prepare much, just bought some toys that all kids like."

"For her next birthday, let's take her out for some fun. This time it was a bit rushed, and we ran out of time."

Wang Manman placed a hand over his lips. "Don't you dare say that. The fact that you could come today is the best gift for us."

"It shows that you have us in your heart. For a woman like me, who's just divorced and with a child, that's more than enough."

Since she put it that way, Sun Dasheng didn't press the matter further, instead asking about Nan Nan's education and kindergarten.

"She'll be three after her birthday. It's time to find her a kindergarten."

"It's just that I've heard the better public kindergartens are really hard to get into. There just aren't any spots."

"And the private bilingual kindergartens are so expensive."

She hadn't finished speaking when Sun Dasheng interrupted her.

"Listen to yourself."

Wang Manman looked up at him, baffled.

Then, her bottom received a smack from under the blanket.

"Ouch! Why'd you hit me?"

"What do you think?" Sun Dasheng said, looking at her with an amused smile. "Did you just completely leave me out of the equation?"

Hearing that, she felt a bit ashamed. It seems that when I was considering her daughter's education, I'd only been thinking within my own means, not even considering the man by my side. It was no wonder, after all. They hadn't known each other very long, and she had never experienced any of his abilities beyond his financial prowess.

"I heard those private international bilingual kindergartens cost hundreds of thousands a year. I just wanted to save you some money."

"Do I need you to save me that little bit of money? Nan Nan's education is what's most important."

"Of course, if you don't want to go private and think public schools are the best, I can also get in touch with some contacts to get her a spot."

At his words, Wang Manman's mouth fell open in surprise. She knew the man beside her wasn't short on money, but she hadn't expected him to have such strong connections.

"What do you think?" Sun Dasheng asked.

Wang Manman considered it for a moment, then said, "Those connections of yours weren't easy to maintain. Let's not bother them with every little thing. Besides, favors from people like that aren't easy to repay. Let's just send Nan Nan to a private kindergarten."

"As I said, it's up to you. Either way is fine. The best of the private or public schools are both good choices."

Sun Dasheng picked up the phone from the bedside table and tapped on the screen.

DING!

Wang Manman's phone buzzed with a text message. She picked it up to see a bank notification for a deposit: a whole three million yuan.

"We don't need this much."

"After paying tuition, there will be other miscellaneous expenses. Just keep the rest as a reserve."

"But..."

"That's enough. Just listen to me," Sun Dasheng cut her off.

She had no choice but to obediently put her phone down and roll over on top of him.

Sun Dasheng looked at her in surprise as she hovered above him. "What? You still have energy left?"

Wang Manman simply met his gaze with her watery eyes.

Sun Dasheng finally understood a certain saying. Money not only makes the mare go, but it can also make a person go.

「...」

Joyful moments are always fleeting.

After dealing with matters concerning the woman, Sun Dasheng turned his focus to work.

「Starlight Building, Top Floor of Block C, Chairman's Office」

"Director Sun, the three companies our firm recently invested in have all incurred losses to varying degrees. What should we do now?"

The person reporting to him was Wang Hai, the head of the Investment Department. A diligent and responsible old NPC.

"Give me the details," Sun Dasheng said, gesturing for him to sit and take his time.

Wang Hai perched on the edge of his chair, his posture ramrod straight. Without looking at the documents in his hand, he began his report from memory.

"The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Youmei Apparel Co., Ltd., has 28 direct-to-consumer stores. Half of them, 14, are losing money, 3 are profitable, and the remaining 11 are breaking even."

"There were originally 186 franchise locations, but now only 164 remain, as 22 have closed. Most of the remaining 164 are also losing money, and it's possible the number of franchises will continue to shrink."

After reporting on the first company, he paused and looked toward his boss.

Sun Dasheng signaled for him to continue.

"Qingning Cosmetics Co., Ltd. has 8 direct-to-consumer stores. Two are losing money, two are profitable, and the remaining four are breaking even."

"There were 168 franchise locations, of which 12 have closed. Of the remaining 156, a small portion are losing money, and the number of franchises may also continue to decline."

Seeing that his boss was still listening intently, he continued and finished reporting on the last company in one breath.

"Shanghai Qingli Auto Service Co., Ltd. has five direct-to-consumer 4S dealerships. Four of them are losing money severely, while the remaining BMW 4S dealership has seen a large increase in sales. Overall, the company is still operating at a slight loss."

"Who's the manager of that last company? They're doing quite well."

Sun Dasheng asked this rhetorically. The manager of that store was none other than his woman, Zhong Liying.

Her capabilities are truly impressive. Even after the BMW 4S dealership lost its sales crown, she not only prevented performance from declining but actually managed to improve it. However, a single company with five 4S dealerships couldn't survive on BMW sales alone. The other four were dragging it down so severely that, despite the increased BMW sales, the company was still operating at a loss.

"The manager of that company is Zhong Liying, whom you personally appointed, Director Sun," Wang Hai replied. It was as if all the information was ingrained in his mind, easily recalled without a glance at the papers.

"Very well. Give her a commendation in the name of the head office." He glanced at Wang Hai. Then again, that task probably doesn't fall under the investment department's purview.