Prince charming, your persona has collapsed!

Jingdong was listed last December, its current trend is good, with an estimated valuation of around $7.5 billion, and a market float of 20%-30%.

Zhou Yuwen considered, if he could privately reach an agreement with Liu Dongqiang, he would buy directly from him, otherwise he would acquire from the secondary market.

In later years, Jingdong's price stabilized between $25 billion to $30 billion USD, there's still profit to be made entering now.

Besides Jingdong, others like Douyu, B Station, Didi, and Meituan will be listed in the coming years. Zhou Yuwen plans to set up a private equity framework, ensuring he has enough liquidity, allowing him to acquire shares directly during IPOs, holding 3% to 5% of each company's stock. This way it won't affect company decisions, but annual dividends will be substantial, selling them off at peak stock prices.

Zhou Yuwen and Lu Wanting's relationship isn't purely romantic, along with daily intimate gestures, work is indispensable.

Zhou Yuwen shared his private equity concept with Lu Wanting.

Once he returns home, this private equity business will be entrusted to Lu Wanting and Su Qing.

Lu Wanting was dismissive upon hearing this.

She said: "Su Qing hasn't even graduated yet, how can she manage this."

Zhou Yuwen disliked Lu Wanting's attitude, pinched her nose and said: "Don't underestimate Su Qing, she's more perceptive in market matters than you."

Lu Wanting was naturally unconvinced, but before she could say anything, Zhou Yuwen directly stated: "In our house, we don't sort by age, whoever came in first is the elder. Since you're already part of my family, you should treat Su Qing as your elder sister, it's the rule. If you can't do it, better leave early."

Seeing Zhou Yuwen seemed serious, Lu Wanting pouted but weakly mentioned: "I never said I wouldn't treat her as my elder sister."

Zhou Yuwen said: "Be well-behaved, Su Qing is here for studies, I reckon she won't usually handle these matters, but when unsure, you could discuss with her. This is all for your own good, understand?"

Lu Wanting rested her arm on the back of the sofa, supporting herself: "You've already put it this way, what can I do."

Zhou Yuwen stroked Lu Wanting's head, then said he planned to establish a company, the office space and employees are essential, and these arrangements need to be handled by her. He explained his requirements to her.

"Alright! Go ahead, Mr. Zhou~"

Lu Wanting casually said, Mr. Zhou.

Zhou Yuwen noted her playfulness, then shared the scale he aimed for and discussed the investor needs for after his departure, apart from designated companies he would mention in calls, major focus should be on new energy, autonomous driving, and NVIDIA.

Of course, virtual coins could also be considered for investment.

Initially, Lu Wanting sat on the sofa while listening, Zhou Yuwen was standing and speaking, eventually, they ended up embracing each other, and before sleeping, indulging in lingering affection.

At that moment, the phone rang.

Zhou Yuwen saw the caller ID was Peng Xiaoyong, a bit speechless, wondering why he called again.

Upon answering, he heard Peng Xiaoyong hesitantly say: "Cousin."

"Hmm? What's up, cousin?"

Peng Xiaoyong asked if Zhou Yuwen had helped to ask Lu Wanting.

Only then did Zhou Yuwen remember the favor Peng Xiaoyong had asked: "Oh right, apologies, cousin, I got too busy today and forgot to ask."

Listening to this, Peng Xiaoyong felt somewhat awkward.

Zhou Yuwen said: "Should I ask for you now? Sister Wanting is right here below me."

"Hmm?"

"Sister Wanting lives just downstairs from me, I'll ask for you now."

"No need, it's already late, don't disturb her sleep," said Peng Xiaoyong.

He pondered and reminded Zhou Yuwen not to forget to ask tomorrow.

"How about this, can you tell her tomorrow, to remove me from the blacklist, so we can clear things up. I'm not someone who clings obsessively, I just don't want things to end unclearly," said Peng Xiaoyong.

Zhou Yuwen looked at Lu Wanting before him.

Peng Xiaoyong's words were audible to her, but Lu Wanting didn't express anything.

Zhou Yuwen said: "Alright, understood."

"Okay then, cousin, you should sleep early, sorry for interrupting your rest," Peng Xiaoyong felt quite apologetic for calling Zhou Yuwen so late.

Zhou Yuwen said it was alright.

Then hung up the phone, and told Lu Wanting: "Did you hear cousin's words just now? Why did you blacklist him?"

Lu Wanting's expression dimmed slightly, she asked: "Is that strange?"

"..."

Zhou Yuwen didn't know what to reply, so after thinking for a moment he said: "I think it's better to clear things up quite frankly, since probably there wouldn't be a chance to meet in the future, let's make it clear."

Lu Wanting remained silent.

Zhou Yuwen bent down to embrace her.

Lu Wanting expressed: "I understand..."

So they just stayed holding each other and fell asleep.

The next day, Lu Wanting proactively called Peng Xiaoyong.

Peng Xiaoyong was very excited to receive the call, just about to speak, Lu Wanting bluntly stated that there's nothing much to talk about between them.

"No, Wanting."

He just started, Lu Wanting asked: "Did you tell your cousin that we've dated?"

Her words left Peng Xiaoyong speechless, he explained, their family believed he and Lu Wanting were dating.

"At the time, I did speak too soon, but it doesn't affect anything."

"How can it not affect anything? This seriously impacts my reputation, we never dated, okay?" Lu Wanting's tone carried some impatience.

Peng Xiaoyong opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but feeling his words might have been too harsh before, Lu Wanting lightly apologized to Peng Xiaoyong.

And said: "Xiao Yong, you should understand me, any girl would feel offended being spoken about like this, do you know?"

Peng Xiaoyong had nothing to say, only replied: "Sorry, I acted impulsively."

Lu Wanting sighed, acknowledging that Zhou Yuwen had talked to her last night.

"Xiao Yong, you're a good person, truly, I was moved by you, but that isn't love," said Lu Wanting.

Peng Xiaoyong responded: "So, with Leon, is it love?"

"Leon and I have nothing."

"Then why aren't you coming back?" Peng Xiaoyong's words carried some displeasure.

Listening to this, Lu Wanting only could helplessly laugh, saying: "Why should I return? It's not my home, if there's better opportunities, I would definitely stay here."

Her words left Peng Xiaoyong speechless.

If it wasn't for Zhou Yuwen, Lu Wanting probably wouldn't even bother speaking to Peng Xiaoyong, but considering their relationship with Zhou Yuwen, Lu Wanting gently explained the situation to him, saying initially coming to New York was indeed to help Su Qing, but upon arrival realized.

"It's more suitable for me here, the employment pressure domestically is too high, and here, fortunately, there's a job that fits me, Xiao Yong you're really great, but we're not suited."

"I'm a bird that just knows how to fly, it's impossible for me to settle in one place, but you're different, you now have work and family, I'm grateful for the care you gave me, but now it's time to end this."

Lu Wanting spoke all these in one breath, but on the other end of the line, there was just silence.

Seeing that Peng Xiaoyong remained silent.

Lu Wanting probed: "Hello? Are you listening?"

"Hmm, should I hang up?"

Lu Wanting asked again, Peng Xiaoyong thought for a while, attempting to say something.

But as soon as he began to speak.

Lu Wanting had already hung up.