Chapter 100: I Should Thank You!

A house husband…

There’s no such thing as an annual salary in that role, right?

Tang Xingwen was no longer calm.

“Brother, I’m a bit crazy lately because I’ve been looking for investors, but that doesn’t mean anyone can joke around with me, alright?”

“Don’t be upset! As long as there’s money, isn’t everything negotiable?”

Shen Fei crossed his arms and said with a calm expression.

“I’ll provide the funds, you just focus on the research and development! As for the company and brand, isn’t it just a matter of having a brain?”

“Hmm?”

Tang Xingwen looked at him suspiciously.

“You’re not joking, right?”

They had only just met, and this person was already confirming his idea.

To be honest, some of those ideas might seem completely crazy and unacceptable to many big bosses!

“I’m not joking!” Shen Fei nodded.

“Then, how much are you willing to invest?” Tang Xingwen asked, still unsure.

“How much do you need?” Shen Fei countered.

“If we start, we need to build a completely new R&D lab! And also build a factory. It will take at least ten million!” Tang Xingwen murmured.

“Do you have that much money?”

He was still skeptical about Shen Fei.

They’d just met, and he’s willing to give him tens of millions—who would believe that?

Shen Fei slowly raised three fingers.

“Thirty million?” Tang Xingwen asked in doubt.

“No, three hundred million!” Shen Fei shook his head slightly.

“Once the R&D lab is ready, you can find a factory for outsourcing! We’ll start production directly—one-stop service. How does that sound?”

As soon as he said that, Tang Xingwen was stunned.

Suddenly…

“Heh…”

Two chuckles interrupted their conversation.

A couple nearby were looking at them with mocking expressions.

How could this person be bragging without even a draft?

Moreover, their conversation clearly indicated that they had just met.

Just met, and he’s already offering him three hundred million?

If he’s so capable, why is he sitting in KFC chatting and eating?

Young people today are really something!

Lying without a hint of shame.

Both Tang Xingwen and Shen Fei turned to look at the couple.

When their eyes met, the couple quickly avoided their gaze.

“Sorry, sorry, I couldn’t help myself… Uh, never mind, it’s nothing!”

The man quickly apologized.

The woman seemed worried about him causing trouble and quickly pulled him away.

After the surroundings quieted down, Tang Xingwen finally spoke, puzzled.

“Brother, you’re really not just messing with me, are you?”

“Messed with you? What would I gain from that?” Shen Fei chuckled lightly.

“Do you know how much three hundred million is? You’re really willing to give me three hundred million! And we’ve only known each other for less than an hour, and you dare to give me that much?”

“Besides, are you really willing to give me that money? Aren’t you afraid I’ll run off with it? It’s not like I’m charming, I’m not handsome!”

Tang Xingwen said bitterly.

He had faced so many setbacks that his mindset was somewhat unstable.

The amount of three hundred million was too large for him to believe.

“I believe in you!” Shen Fei said firmly, then continued,

“General Manager, an annual salary of over a million, power, and money—but you gave it all up! You’ve passed through over a hundred companies just to let others believe in you and create an environment for you to develop a product. You’re so determined that when I first heard of it, I knew you could do it!”

“Others may not want to invest in you, but I will! Even if the scar-removal ointment isn’t developed, we can change industries! But if it’s successful, we’ll be the first in the world to completely remove scars! Think about how much money we can make then! For that reason, I want to take a shot!”

These sincere words left Tang Xingwen unsure how to respond.

It seemed like he was being trusted by someone he’d just met for the first time!

Still, reality couldn’t allow him to be too careless.

“Then how can I trust you?”

“I naturally have ways to make you trust me!” Shen Fei smiled faintly, pulling out his phone.

“Look!”

654,709,327.21!

When Tang Xingwen saw the number, he was completely stunned.

Breathing heavily, he looked at Shen Fei with hopeful eyes.

“Are you really going to invest in my scar-removal ointment project?”

“Yes! From now on, just focus on achieving your dream! Also, don’t worry about the outsourcing factory!” Shen Fei nodded slightly.

“I won’t forget about that! But now, isn’t acquiring a factory a bit too fast? After all, we don’t even know when the product will be developed!” Tang Xingwen said uncertainly.

Shen Fei was giving him the feeling of a naïve rich person, someone with a lot of money but no tricks up his sleeve.

If the scar-removal ointment could really be developed so quickly, why is he still sitting here? He could go off and do it on his own!

Moreover, acquiring a factory is easy, but all the complicated procedures in between take time, right?

In short, things can’t move that quickly!

But what Tang Xingwen didn’t know was that Shen Fei was a reborn person, and the scar-removal ointment formula he regarded as his life’s work was something he would remember forever.

The main reason he chose Tang Xingwen was to use him to perfect the research and development of the scar-removal ointment.

The one he gave to Han Xinyan wasn’t as exquisite as the one from his previous life, in terms of technique and process.

Of course, he wouldn’t tell Tang Xingwen that.

Nor would he share the formula or manufacturing process with him.

One reason was to let things unfold naturally.

The other was to avoid dampening Tang Xingwen’s confidence.

It was Tang Xingwen’s unshakable confidence that helped him develop the ointment in the first place.

After the ointment succeeded and brought good results, Tang Xingwen’s confidence soared, leading him to create more skincare brands.

This helped Xinyue Group become a global giant.

If Shen Fei directly handed Tang Xingwen the research formula, it would undermine his morale and confidence, potentially leading to the downfall of a rising star.

“Don’t worry, I believe you’ll quickly develop that scar-removal ointment! We’re just preparing in advance!” Shen Fei said.

“Okay, I’ll use my connections to see if anyone is selling an outsourcing factory! It’s not too difficult, especially if it’s a small to medium-sized factory. But forget about large factories, they’ll cost at least a few billion!” Tang Xingwen said directly.

Shen Fei didn’t mind his frankness.

Having worked together for years, Shen Fei knew very well that it was almost impossible to get Tang Xingwen to say anything pleasant.

“You just focus on what you need! I’ll provide the money, but my only requirement is that the production process must be precise and meticulous!” Shen Fei trusted him completely.

In his previous life, all the skincare products under the Xinyue brand were managed by Tang Xingwen.

Shen Fei’s role was simply to invest heavily, providing Tang Xingwen with the funds he needed.

Any project Tang Xingwen proposed was automatically approved without Shen Fei even needing to review it.

That’s why Tang Xingwen was always so committed.

“Got it! I’ll handle these issues, you don’t have to worry about them!” Tang Xingwen said.

“Alright, do you have any salary requirements?” Shen Fei asked.

“Once the scar-removal ointment is developed and shows results, we can talk about salary! Until then, just give me enough to cover living expenses!” Tang Xingwen wasn’t picky about salaries.

After a pause, he continued,

“I’m not particular, but the R&D lab will need some specialized personnel, and that will require funding! If we hire people from major companies, we’ll have to offer competitive salaries. But this is for the lab…”

“After all, the company has nothing right now!”

Tang Xingwen looked at Shen Fei with hesitation.

Shen Fei understood immediately and smiled,

“I get what you’re saying. Here’s the deal, just send me your account number, and I’ll transfer fifty million to you. You can use it for now, and if it’s not enough, we’ll talk!”

“That’s more than enough!” Tang Xingwen said quickly.

“But I have to ask you again—are you really sure you want to invest in my project?”

This time, Tang Xingwen’s confidence seemed a little shaky.

“What if I take the fifty million and run? It’s fifty million, after all!”

“Brother, just put your doubts aside! If you were that kind of person, I wouldn’t be calling you tonight! I trust you! I have nearly seven hundred million. Even if you run off with that fifty million, it’s nothing to me!” Shen Fei joked.

After hearing Shen Fei’s words, Tang Xingwen felt a rush of indescribable emotions.

Being trusted so deeply by someone he’d just met was a truly amazing feeling!

But Tang Xingwen couldn’t find any flowery words to say, so he could only look at Shen Fei with gratitude and say seriously,

“Thank you!”

“I should be thanking you!” Shen Fei smiled, thinking of their past life.

—

After saying goodbye to Tang Xingwen, Shen Fei drove his big G SUV down the road.

Not long after, Tang Xingwen sent him his account number.

Shen Fei didn’t hesitate, quickly found a bank and transferred fifty million to him.

As soon as the transfer was completed, Tang Xingwen sent his thanks.

No further communication followed.

Even though Shen Fei knew Tang Xingwen’s nature, he couldn’t help but smile wryly.

With the scar-removal ointment project settled, Shen Fei was now relaxed.

In the afternoon, after picking up Shen Jiayue and Han Xinyan, the family happily drove down the road.

Suddenly, Shen Fei received a call from Tian Cheng.

“Tian Cheng, what’s up?” Shen Fei said cheerfully.

“Brother Fei, do you remember Duan Guxiang?”