Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely-Chapter 90 This is the Happy Bean

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Just came down, had anything to eat?"

Even though Li Bo had already eaten, upon hearing Chen Cheng’s question, he still took a small plate of beef, claiming it was "for ketosis."

"It seems playing cards really whets the appetite!" Li Bo sat down next to Chen Cheng, "Mr. Chen, fancy joining for a few rounds?"

"Sure, what are we playing?"

Li Bo: "Texas Hold’em! Mr. Chen, have you played before?"

Chen Cheng said jokingly: "I often participate in some master tournaments."

"Noticed that, Mr. Chen is a Texas Hold’em expert!"

"The QQ Texas Hold’em Masters." Chen Cheng waved his hand and clarified with a smile: "Playing with joy beans."

Li Bo was slightly surprised, then laughed: "Mr. Chen, you really have a way with words! No wonder you’re so popular with the ladies!"

Hearing Li Bo’s comment, Chen Cheng also laughed and said: "Not at all, it’s all in jest."

"But speaking of which, how big do you usually play?"

"Small and big blinds, 1000, 500."

Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, "That’s manageable. Later, President Li, will you take me for a round?"

"Of course! Today’s winner, there is also a special champion surprise prepared by Chairman Wen tonight!" As Li Bo forked a piece of beef and was about to put it in his mouth, he placed it down again.

He looked at Liu Zhiya, who was silent, and said, "Miss, Mr. Chen and I need to discuss something privately."

Liu Zhiya got the hint and quietly left, sitting down again about ten meters away.

Seeing this, Chen Cheng asked, "President Li, what’s so secretive?"

"Definitely private matters."

Then, he spoke seriously about the matter of the house: "Our previous agreement was to make the payment within this week, right?"

Chen Cheng nodded.

"At the time we set this term, we didn’t know about our connection." Li Bo took out a cigarette and offered one to Chen Cheng, "It’s like a flood hitting the Dragon King Temple!"

Chen Cheng took it, holding it in his hand.

"President Li, what do you mean now?"

"In our line of business, cash flow is very important," said Li Bo straightforwardly.

He continued: "Money in Mr. Chen’s hands, there are infinite possibilities."

"So, let’s not stick to that one week, whenever you’re free, you can pay me."

Chen Cheng looked at Li Bo’s sincere smile, and at the flame he held out to him, before lowering his head to light the cigarette and gently tapping Li Bo’s hand three times.

He was well aware that the reason Li Bo had offered such generous terms was not only because of his current status but more importantly, the next underwriting qualification.

Chen Cheng took a light drag and asked with a smile, "President Li, you are transferring positions, yet you still want this accomplishment?"

Faced with Chen Cheng’s straightforwardness, Li Bo was also frank.

"To be honest, there’s a lot of skepticism within the company about my transfer to Shanghai." Li Bo explained in detail:

"My performance here has always been good, but with this transfer, many are whispering behind my back, wondering if I made some mistakes, or if there is something improper in my business dealings."

He took a deep drag, the sparks of the cigarette end jumping:

"To prove myself, and to have peace of mind, I hope to end on a perfect note before I leave."

"I also hope for a good start before I take on the new role."

Chen Cheng understood; Li Bo, this SVP from Zhongjin, wanted to add a final touch of gold to his resume.

"So President Li, how do you want me to help?" Chen Cheng followed the conversation.

Li Bo leaned in closer, whispering: "It’s simple, if the offers from Wen Shulin and the others are refreshed, please let me know right away, Mr. Chen."

He paused, "That shouldn’t violate the rules you’ve set, right?"

Chen Cheng smiled and said: "Of course!"

"Great, then it’s settled!" Li Bo was confident Chen Cheng would inform him of the interest rates he wanted to know at the first opportunity.

And the time difference was the key point in this bond issuance competition.

Knowing even a second earlier, a high-level professional manager like Li Bo could have more time to negotiate with his company.

"Shall we eat first? Then play a couple of rounds?" Chen Cheng picked up his chopsticks.

Li Bo finally realized, "Mr. Chen, sorry for interrupting your meal. You go ahead, I’ll wait for you in the card room."

"Okay, see you later."

Li Bo stood up to take his leave.

Not long after, Liu Zhiya came back.

"Mr. Chen, what I was trying to say earlier is that there will be a card game for entertainment after lunch." She spoke softly: "The golf will be at four in the afternoon."

Chen Cheng quickly gulped down a few mouthfuls of food from his plate and asked, "Do you know how to play Texas Hold’em?"

Liu Zhiya shook her head, "Is it that kind of poker game from the movies?"

"It’s pretty much that."

"I’ve never played it."

Chen Cheng smiled, "That’s perfect! A beginner’s luck is never bad!"

Liu Zhiya pointed to her nose, "Mr. Chen, am I going with you?"

Chen Cheng wiped his mouth, "Yes, together."

"But, I really don’t know how to play."

"Just sit next to me."

Chen Cheng walked out with a smile, and Liu Zhiya jogged a few steps to catch up, looping her arm through his strong one again.

...

Red carpet, green long table.

A scene right out of a movie, brought into reality.

The air was filled with the faint smell of cigars and cigarettes.

On the table, in front of Wen Shulin, Li Bo, Wang Xinan, Zhou Xiansheng, and Zhang Zhenchao, small round chips were piled up like little hills.

Red, green, blue, black - four colors, the smallest being 500, the largest 10,000.

When they saw Chen Cheng come in, Wen Shulin who was sitting in the big blind position waved his hand.

Chen Cheng noticed that none of them had brought female companions and smiled as he walked up to the table, "Sorry, had a bit to eat. I’m late."

He pulled out a chair and then asked, "You don’t mind if I bring someone, do you?"

Everyone smiled.

"It’s just a gathering of friends, as long as Mr. Chen is happy," Wang Xinan chimed in first.

Zhou Xiansheng also showed acceptance, "The most important thing is to have fun when you’re out playing!"

Wen Shulin glanced at Liu Zhiya next to Chen Cheng, "Mr. Chen, as you wish."

Then, Liu Zhiya sat down beside Chen Cheng.

She looked excitedly at the chips in front of her that she had only seen in movies and whispered, "Mr. Chen, is this... money?"

Chen Cheng said nonchalantly, "These are joy beans."

The remark made everyone burst into laughter.

They admired Chen Cheng’s openness and his down-to-earth style of charming women.

"Now that Mr. Chen is here, let me go over the rules again."

Wen Shulin cleared his throat, "Each of us has 500,000 in chips in front of us, no rebuys, no lending."

"After three hours, whoever wins the most will get the surprise champion’s prize for the night."

Chen Cheng twiddled the round chip in his hand, his face reflecting the confidence of a winning hand.

"Deal the cards," Wen Shulin instructed.

The croupier, wearing a vest, showed his hands, and the two poker cards belonging to Chen Cheng were also dealt in front of him.

Chen Cheng took in everyone’s reactions, then placed his hand on the cards and said to Liu Zhiya:

"Let’s see if you’re truly my Luck Fairy today."