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Chapter 168: Overnight Fame

Nolan thought for a moment and typed a line.

 

[Never overthink it, you deserve it.]

 

After looking at the line, he frowned slightly and deleted it.

 

He typed another line again.

 

Satisfied after double-checking, he clicked send.

 

Nolan: [You're welcome.]

 

After Zuri read it, she casually tossed her phone onto the table, then began preparing her bedding and tidying up the room.

 

She had no idea that those three simple words had been mulled over by someone for a long time. Nolan had carefully deliberated before sending them, fully expecting Zuri to reply. But in reality...

 

His message sank like a stone!

 

After a busy night, Zuri lay in bed, and she had to admit that Leo had excellent taste. The bed linens, blankets, and mattress he had chosen were truly comfortable—more so than the ones she used at the Lin family.

 

Though this place lacked lavish decorations and didn't have a spacious, bright room, it made Zuri feel warm and cozy. In this small, shabby room, she felt the warmth of friendship.

 

That night, Zuri slept soundly.

 

It was the first time she had slept so peacefully since her return.

 

The next morning, Zuri suddenly sat up, glanced at the clock, and saw that it was already 7 a.m.

 

Oh no!

 

I'm going to be late!

 

Zuri quickly got out of bed and rushed through her morning routine. Grabbing her bag, she hurried downstairs. As soon as she stepped out of the stairwell, she saw two radiant young girls standing under the shade of a tree across from her.

 

When they saw Zuri, they waved at her.

 

Dappled sunlight filtered through the branches, falling on them, their faces, and their brilliant, pure smiles.

 

Their smiles were as pure as the warm sun today, piercing straight into Zuri's heart.

 

Her chest tightened with emotion.

 

"Good morning, Zuri."

 

"Good morning, Zuri."

 

The two walked up and flanked her on either side.

 

"Today, the three of us will take the bus to school together. Excited?" Farida asked playfully.

 

"Very excited."

 

"We're not familiar with this area, so you'll have to lead the way. We're running late, so we'd better hurry," Azura chimed in.

 

"The next bus to our school will arrive at the stop in three minutes. It takes five minutes to walk from here to the bus stop, so..." Zuri smiled at the two of them.

 

"Run!"

 

Azura and Farida sprinted off first, and Zuri, laughing, chased after them.

 

Not far away, a black Rolls-Royce was parked by the roadside. The man inside watched the three girls running and laughing in the sunlight, seemingly infected by their joy, and his lips curled into a smile.

 

"Let's go," Leo said softly, withdrawing his gaze.

 

The car slowly drove away.

 

Three days after the fundraising ended, Zuri received a transfer. Seeing the additional funds in her bank account, her eyes sparkled with a dangerous glint.

 

The game was over!

 

Zuri took out a video she had prepared long ago and uploaded it to various video platforms via a foreign website.

 

The video was titled: "A certain tycoon sells himself to raise funds."

 

Such an explosive title naturally attracted a horde of curious onlookers, expecting to see a female tycoon exchanging herself for favors with a male tycoon.

 

At worst, they thought it might be a male tycoon exchanging himself for a female tycoon's favor.

 

But what no one expected was that it was a male tycoon exchanging himself for another male tycoon's favor.

 

This thoroughly disgusted those who were expecting a salacious video, catching them off guard and force-feeding them a mouthful of disgust.

 

The onlookers were so repulsed they nearly vomited!

 

Having been thoroughly grossed out themselves, they naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to drag others down with them. Soon, the video spread across the entire internet at a terrifying speed.

 

 

The internet's resourceful users couldn't pass up the chance to uncover the truth. Before long, they found out who the "tycoon" was in the video.

 

It was Aaron, the chairman of the Lin Group. At over fifty years old, he had resorted to "selling himself" to raise funds, an act that caused a complete uproar online.

 

Aaron became famous overnight, almost instantly becoming the topic of every conversation in town. Along with him, the Oceanic City Lin Group also became infamous.

 

Everyone now knew that the Lin Group was on the brink of collapse. Otherwise, why would the chairman resort to such desperate measures to satisfy a wealthy individual's peculiar tastes?

 

Shareholders began to withdraw and sell off their shares, and even several minor directors on the board followed suit. However, with so many selling and no one buying, the result was a dramatic plummet in stock prices, which crashed to the limit in less than an hour.

 

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

 

The sound of things being smashed echoed from the chairman's office, loud enough to be heard clearly even through the walls. The employees outside exchanged glances, communicating silently with their eyes.

 

Soon, the office door swung open, and Aaron stormed out with a dark expression. All the employees instinctively lowered their heads, trying to make themselves as inconspicuous as possible.

 

As soon as he left, they couldn't hold back their whispers any longer.

 

"I never expected Chairman Lin to go this far."

 

"There's talk online that Chairman Lin might be gay. Only someone who's gay could accept this."

 

"Did you watch the video?" someone asked.

 

"I did."

 

They exchanged glances, saying everything without words.

 

"I thought Chairman Lin would be the dominant one, but I didn't expect him to be the submissive one. Just imagining the usually stern and serious Chairman Lin being pinned down by a fat, bald man makes me feel..." One male employee pulled a disgusted face as if he had just been forced to eat something vile.

 

"You're not alone. I feel the same way. Now, whenever I see Chairman Lin, this scene pops into my mind. I can't even look at him!"

 

Suddenly, someone spoke up, "The company's going under. Should I start looking for a new job?"

 

"I need to get on that," someone else said, taking precautions early.

 

"I need to look too."

 

The gossip ended as everyone started looking for their next employer.

 

With the scandal out in the open, along with the string of previous incidents, the internal employees had long been filled with anxiety. Now, no one had the energy to work, each busy with their own personal matters and looking for their next job.

 

Aaron wanted to delete the video from the internet, but by then, it had already been downloaded and saved by countless people. Completely removing it was impossible.

 

Aaron stepped out of the private elevator, only to run into several board members. They couldn't hide the disdain and disgust in their eyes when they saw him.

 

Director Ma, known for his bluntness, was the first to speak up. "Chairman Lin, there are many ways to raise funds. Why did you resort to that? If you ruin your health, what will become of the company?"

 

Hearing this, Aaron's face turned livid.

 

Damn it!

 

Did these people really think he was selling his body?

 

"Say that again, I dare you!" Aaron's long-suppressed anger exploded in an instant.

 

He charged forward, but two other board members quickly held him back.

 

"Calm down, Old Lin. Old Ma has always been like this."

 

Director Ma, equally infuriated, sneered without holding back, "You did something so disgraceful, and you're afraid of people talking about it? If you're scared, you shouldn't have done it in the first place. Or could it be that, as people outside are saying, you actually enjoy this sort of thing?"

 

"Say that again if you dare!" Aaron's eyes turned bloodshot, and he was seething with rage.


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Chapter 169: Her Instincts Told Her

"What's wrong with you? Aren't you just a pervert with some peculiar fetishes?" Director Ma added after his comment, "You two should stay away from him. Who knows what twisted thoughts he might have about you."

 

Upon hearing this, the two directors who had been holding Aaron back immediately released their grip, stepping aside to distance themselves from him.

 

Aaron glared at the three of them, his anger morphing into a sneer. "Fine, just fine!"

 

He got into his car, slammed the accelerator, and sped away from the three men.

 

"Old Ma, have you forgotten why we're here today?"

 

"We're still counting on him for our stocks."

 

Director Ma slapped his forehead in frustration, his face full of regret. "I spoke too quickly and let it slip. But don't worry, Aaron won't let the Lin Group collapse so easily. He holds more shares than we do."

 

After the three parted ways, Director Ma's simple smile vanished, and he dialed a number. "Zuri, I agree to sell you my shares, but let's discuss the price a bit more."

 

Leaning against a tree, Zuri slowly replied, "Director Ma, the Lin Group's stock will continue to plummet. Do you think your asking price is reasonable? The price I offered is already quite generous."

 

Director Ma cursed inwardly. Her offer was less than half the market value. If he wasn't desperate to sell, he would have told her to get lost.

 

"That price is too low. How about you increase it a bit?"

 

Zuri chuckled, "Director Ma, do you believe that in a week—no, given the current situation, just three to five days—the Lin Group's stock will keep plummeting? By then, your shares will be worthless."

 

Director Ma retorted, "If that's the case, why are you buying Lin Group's shares?"

 

If he remembered correctly, this girl had once been Lin Group's daughter for nearly a year. Although everyone now knew it was a mix-up, he couldn't understand why she wanted to buy Lin Group's shares.

 

"Director Ma, you're a straightforward person, so I'll be honest with you. I have a deep-seated grudge against the Lin Group. My goal is simple: I want to see the Lin Group fall. Of course, Director Ma, if you're unwilling, I won't force you. Even if I can't acquire the Lin Group, ruining it completely will be just as satisfying," Zuri said nonchalantly.

 

Her casual tone carried a chilling ruthlessness.

 

Director Ma could sense her determination, and he finally understood why the Ye and Feng families hadn't stepped in to help when the Lin Group was in trouble.

 

He couldn't believe that a young girl could come up with so much money. This money must have come from the Ye and Feng families. He couldn't believe that an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl could possess such a fortune.

 

"Zuri, since you're so honest with me, I'll agree to your price."

 

"Great. I'll have my lawyer meet you tonight to sign the contract."

 

After hanging up, Zuri received another call from a different director.

 

Late into the night, after what felt like an endless stream of phone calls, everything finally quieted down.

 

Zuri looked at the notebook in front of her, crossing out the names of each director.

 

She had purchased nearly 28% of the shares from the directors. Combined with the 3% from Bald Strong, her total stake now reached 31%.

 

With 31% of Lin Group's shares, she now held absolute control within the company.

 

"Not enough, I need to keep buying. Even the scattered shares need to be collected."

 

 

In just a few short days, Zuri had spent nearly all of her money. This was despite the Lin Group's stock price plummeting.

 

Zuri couldn't help but marvel at the financial market's insatiable appetite for capital. Billions upon billions poured in without making a ripple.

 

Her pockets were about to be emptier than her face.

 

She had underestimated the Lin Group and was running out of funds.

 

Zuri stared at the stock market trend, and suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a stock showing signs of recovery. Although the rise seemed slight...

 

Zuri immediately began scouring domestic and international news, and finally, amidst the vast sea of information, she discovered a small, obscure article on a tiny website. It was a gossip piece reporting that the Northlink Company in M Country was acquiring South China Company.

 

No one had noticed this news.

 

Zuri spent the entire night analyzing the information without a moment's rest.

 

As the first rays of sunlight streamed through the window, Zuri breathed a long sigh of relief and stretched her arms.

 

Her instincts told her that this stock would take off.

 

However, since she was relatively new to this, without any confirmed information, she couldn't guarantee its success.

 

She carefully combed through her memories from her previous life but found no information about this event.

 

Why was Zuri so focused on this stock? Simple—because she had wasted a billion buying it earlier.

 

Zuri glanced at her phone. It was 6:30 AM.

 

As soon as the market opened, the previously stagnant South China Company stock began to soar. With an unstoppable upward trend, it quickly became the center of attention, the star of the day.

 

The stock market had two particularly striking performances.

 

On one hand, the stocks represented by Lin Group continued to plummet, hitting the lower limit.

 

On the other hand, the stocks represented by South China Company surged, hitting the upper limit.

 

Her billion had come to life!

 

In no time, that billion would turn into three billion, four billion, or even more.

 

While Zuri's investments were taking off, life was becoming increasingly difficult for the Lin family.

 

With the media and reporters swarming outside, Aaron couldn't even leave his home, nor did he have the face to do so. He could only stay indoors.

 

"Director Lin, Director Ma and the others have already sold their shares."

 

"To whom?" Aaron asked.

 

"We've sent someone to investigate, but so far, we haven't identified the buyer," Secretary Zhang replied solemnly.

 

Given the current situation, it was clear that the other party intended to completely take over the Lin Group. This was nothing short of a fight to the death with Aaron.

 

"Keep digging. We must find out who the buyer is."

 

Their opponent's hidden presence left them at a disadvantage.

 

"Understood."

 

Just as the order was given, Aaron's phone rang. He waved Secretary Zhang away, answered the call, and walked to the balcony.

 

"President Fang, what brings you to call me today?" Aaron greeted with a smile.

 

"Director Lin, you know me, I don't visit without a reason. I just received orders from above to look into the loan issue. You haven't paid the interest yet, so I had to check on you," President Fang said with a grin.

 

Aaron's face darkened, but he forced a smile. "Don't worry about the interest. I'll transfer it to your bank in a couple of days."

 

"Director Lin, we've known each other for a long time, so I'll be frank. The higher-ups are keeping a close watch on the money, and they won't wait for me. You need to understand my situation."

 

Facing President Fang's relentless pressure, Aaron replied flatteringly, "President Fang, just give me a couple more days. Once I handle the matters at hand, I'll transfer the money to you immediately."


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