Richest Rag-picker

Chapter 508: Chapter 480: Yeah, I’ve Studied Design Too

Hearing Brother Xiaoma’s words, Fang Chenyi quickly waved his hands and said with a smile,

"Not at all, not at all. For the richest man in Huaxia to say something like that... isn’t that being a bit too modest?"

Just as Fang Chenyi said, the Penguin Group could be considered Huaxia’s leading enterprise, and for the past two years, Brother Xiaoma had been firmly seated in the position of Huaxia’s richest man.

So, hearing the man say this now made Fang Chenyi feel a little awkward.

But Brother Xiaoma didn’t seem to see it that way. In front of others, he certainly couldn’t say such things.

But in front of Fang Chenyi, there was nothing wrong with saying it. After all, compared to Fang Chenyi’s fortune, his own Penguin Group truly wasn’t even a drop in the bucket.

’I have no idea how this guy managed to get this far in such a short time.’

Brother Xiaoma had secretly investigated Fang Chenyi before, but the results were something he found hard to believe.

Fang Chenyi’s rise to riches had taken, at the absolute most, half a year. Six months ago, Fang Chenyi was just an ordinary office worker, but six months later, he had become someone completely out of Brother Xiaoma’s league.

In fact, it wasn’t just Brother Xiaoma. In the circles of Huaxia’s elite, there was hardly anyone who hadn’t tried to find out about Fang Chenyi.

But the results everyone got were no different from Brother Xiaoma’s. The man seemed to have appeared out of thin air. His life experience before this was a complete blank slate, yet in just six short months, he had painted a masterpiece across half the sky.

Of course, Brother Xiaoma’s status and position meant that his investigation results had a few details others didn’t.

Others had discovered that Fang Chenyi was now the richest man in Huaxia. But Brother Xiaoma knew it went beyond that. Fang Chenyi had, in fact, already become the richest man in the world.

"Hah, who would dare call themselves the richest man in front of you? Forget about me, even if Gates were here, he wouldn’t dare say that in your presence."

Brother Xiaoma looked at Fang Chenyi with a wry, helpless smile.

Fang Chenyi didn’t want to continue this topic. His status had undergone an earth-shattering change, and his mindset had long since shifted. He was no longer like his old self, who wanted to show off to others after gaining a few skills.

Now, he was very low-key and didn’t want to attract too much attention. On the contrary, he preferred a more ordinary life.

But that was difficult for him to achieve now. One thing after another was waiting for him to handle, one task after another was waiting to be done, as if it would never end.

"Er... not at all. Ahem, like I said just now, I really never planned to sell any part of this business park. But now that you’ve asked, Brother, I don’t know how to refuse..."

Seeing Fang Chenyi’s troubled expression, Brother Xiaoma immediately burst out laughing and continued,

"Haha, don’t worry about it, my friend. I know you’re keeping this business park for your own use. But we’re not strangers, are we? You have controlling shares in Penguin Games right now. That makes you a major shareholder in our Penguin Group, doesn’t it? Since that’s the case, setting aside one office building for Penguin Group shouldn’t be a problem, right?"

Hearing Brother Xiaoma’s words, Fang Chenyi knew the man had definitely come prepared and had thought this through.

Just as Brother Xiaoma said, he was now the largest shareholder of Penguin Games, and the second-largest shareholder was the Penguin Group itself.

By that logic, he really could be considered a member of the Penguin Group. If he refused again, he wouldn’t have any good reason to.

Just as Fang Chenyi was thinking, Brother Xiaoma spoke up again.

"Haha, alright, alright, let’s talk about this later. We’ve finished our meal, so it’s time for the next activity. In any case, I’m playing the part of the host here. Since you’re in Jingcheng, you have to come over to my place. It’s not far from here, anyway. We can swing by my place for some tea and discuss this matter in more detail."

Hearing Brother Xiaoma’s invitation, Fang Chenyi didn’t refuse. He nodded with a smile, then got up and followed him out.

After leaving the courtyard restaurant, Brother Xiaoma didn’t get into a car. Instead, he beckoned for Fang Chenyi and Qi Xiaotian to follow him on foot down a hutong alley.

"Wow, Brother, you really have taste. The courtyard houses here are worth their weight in gold these days. And I heard this area has become a protected historic district, right? I never thought you’d have a house here. This is so much better than my place."

As they spoke, they arrived at a very spacious, high-walled compound. The vermilion-lacquered gate, studded with massive brass nails, exuded the aura of an ancient, grand residence. The two stone lions flanking the entrance, in particular, elevated the entire estate’s prestige.

You could tell how luxurious it was without even stepping inside. It was probably just as impressive as the place where they had just eaten, if not more so.

But on second thought, it made sense. After all, Brother Xiaoma’s net worth was plain to see. It was only natural that a long-time tycoon could own such a courtyard house in Jingcheng.

"You flatter me, you flatter me. Please, come in. I’ve already had someone prepare the finest Da Hong Pao Tea. I was just waiting to host you, my friend."

As they exchanged pleasantries, the gate opened with a CREAK, and a small, elderly man walked out.

He came before them and bowed.

"Master, as you instructed, the tea is ready."

Seeing the old man’s attire and hearing how he addressed Brother Xiaoma, Fang Chenyi was momentarily speechless. ’So Brother Xiaoma is into this kind of traditional flair.’

Brother Xiaoma, however, acted perfectly natural. He ushered Fang Chenyi into the courtyard, and upon entering, Fang Chenyi couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.

This was especially true since Fang Chenyi now possessed top-tier design skills. Looking at the courtyard, which was both rustic and full of charm, he couldn’t help but nod in appreciation.

It was clear that this courtyard had been meticulously crafted, and its design was certainly not the work of an ordinary designer.

Brother Xiaoma also seemed very pleased with his courtyard. He pulled Fang Chenyi along, giving him a continuous, enthusiastic tour and explanation.

He was especially eager to share the perfectly designed spots with Fang Chenyi.

Each time, Fang Chenyi would nod in praise while also offering a small suggestion or two.

At first, Brother Xiaoma didn’t think much of it, assuming Fang Chenyi was just making casual remarks.

But the more he listened, the more he felt that if he implemented all of Fang Chenyi’s suggestions, the overall charm of the courtyard would be elevated by more than just one or two levels.

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