Tao Liangchen
Chapter 335 Hype
What happens in the morning can be known by everyone by noon.
It is precisely because it is too small that locals often feel empty, and they aren't very interested in things other than Casino and Hong Kong. Over time, celebrity gossip and scandals involving wealthy families have become key ways for people to have fun.
Among a group of big businessmen, both the Su family and the Tang family seemed low-key.
This is mainly related to the type of business they're in. They don't need to grab attention and drum up business like entertainment companies, nor do they need to advertise everywhere like gambling companies to attract customers.
Therefore, they usually keep a low profile, only being a little famous within the industry, and haven't become as well-known as the old Li family in Hong Kong or the Gambling King's family in Casino.
Even when Old Su's fourth concubine ran away some time ago, taking money and finding a younger man, people just watched it as a joke. Not many people actually paid attention.
Compared to some families tearing each other apart and fighting openly and secretly, it's indeed a bit difficult to find gossip from Su Yehao's family.
At the entrance of the golf club, Old Su's sentence "I'd be happy with a billion-dollar bride price" successfully became after-dinner conversation and spread widely overnight.
This incident successfully put the father and son, plus Zhao Yimeng, back on the gossip tabloids.
As the news fermented, it also spread to Hong Kong and made it into the newspapers there as well.
Seeing the Donghuang Group's stock price rise, some shareholders saw an opportunity and quickly seized it, taking the opportunity to fuel the flames.
Even the news that Zhao's parents mentioned to the company's senior executives during casual conversations, that Su Yehao had recently earned more than two billion, was spread out and published by the media in reputable newspapers in a detailed manner, and they also took the opportunity to advertise publicly-funded funds that specialize in investing in U.S. stocks, wasting nothing at all...
The next day.
When Su Yehao saw his photo in the newspaper at Yin Liuli's apartment, he was stunned.
Yin Liuli, who brought over beef noodles, happened to see the newspaper headline that read: "Donghuang Group's Major Shareholder Saves Herself by Marrying Off Her Daughter! According to Reliable Sources, Sihai International is Likely to Finance One Billion!!!"
This headline had a strong Hong Kong flavor, designed to attract people, after all, there were only so many readers. If it didn't attract people, they really wouldn't be able to earn any money. The market ceiling was so low that you could hit your head on it while squatting.
In the past, Yin Liuli would probably pretend not to see it. She'd been an ostrich for so long, she didn't care about one or two more times.
However, the words "marrying off her daughter" in the news headline successfully made her unable to remain calm.
After placing the bowl of noodles in front of Su Yehao, Yin Liuli pretended to be calm and casually asked, "I remember you went to have dinner with the boss of this company yesterday at noon, right? Are they planning to arrange a marriage for you?"
She seemed calm, but the panic in her eyes couldn't be faked.
Su Yehao saw it and shook his head repeatedly, answering, "Fake news. We only talked about business when we had dinner with them, and we didn't mention marriage at all. You've seen Miss Zhao's family. She can pick any man in the world. Why would she marry someone she doesn't like, namely me, casually?"
"What's not to like? I feel like she has a good impression of you. Otherwise, why would she go to the bar you opened?"
Yin Liuli said with a smile, "Both families are rich, and you two are a good match. The newspaper wrote it so seriously. Maybe your parents have ideas and haven't told you yet?"
"...That's impossible. I guess someone wants to take advantage of the situation, using my and my family's fame to boost the confidence of shareholders."
It wasn't his first day in business. Su Yehao already knew something about the behind-the-scenes dealings. When he encountered problems he couldn't decide, he would first consider the benefits, and the answer he got in the end was mostly the truth.
Not in a hurry to eat breakfast.
Su Yehao reached out and pulled Yin Liuli over, letting her sit on his lap. Su Yehao reached out and hugged her slender waist, jokingly saying, "Would you be happy if your man got married? You can just listen to what's in the newspaper, but the news that I'm making money will definitely increase my fame, and it's possible that paparazzi will follow me. Otherwise, let's change houses for the time being?"
"Huh?"
"Change to a villa. Although your apartment is comfortable, so many people live there, and it's not very convenient every time I come over. It was fine when not many people knew me, but I may have a lot of big moves next, and I also need to occasionally hype up my fame. If you're found out, it'll be a bit troublesome after all, mainly your own trouble. You may not be able to continue showing your face in public."
Su Yehao's so-called self-promotion was, of course, to attract attention and play an advertising role.
Whether it's an internet company, venture capital, movies, or financing, the more famous you are, the more advantages you have. But once your private life is dug up, although the local atmosphere is open, it will eventually be a little difficult to deal with.
For example, with Xiao Nizi, Su Yehao is now racking his brains about how to explain things after they meet.
Yin Liuli felt that it made sense and rarely refused. After considering it, she replied, "We'll talk about it later. Anyway, you rarely come back. At worst, we can meet in other places next time. There's no need to waste money."
Su Yehao nodded. His own hotels, golf clubs, and yachts could all be used.
Didn't Nong Qingying live in a detached villa at the golf club last year? It's just that it's a bit far from the golf course to the area near the Ruins of St. Paul, and commuting to work isn't as convenient as it is now.
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After finishing the noodles, he drank a glass of yogurt to moisten his throat.
Su Yehao sat on the sofa in the living room and casually made a phone call to his dad, asking, "What's going on with the newspaper? Who did you tell about me making money again? It hasn't been finalized yet. If I lose it all again, wouldn't it be a slap in the face? I feel like it's better to keep a low profile."
"...The best thing to do is to stop directly and put the money in your pocket, then there's no risk, right?"
Old Su avoided the important and dwelled on the trivial, with a hint of guilt in his tone.
Old Su had also seen the content of the newspaper. From yesterday until now, he had shown off in front of many people, so he didn't know where the news leaked from, allowing this matter to make it into the newspaper.
The Zhao family, the second concubine, company executives, his own driver, business friends... there were indeed a few.
Hearing this, Su Yehao said with dissatisfaction:
"Didn't we already agree? Are you bringing it up again? Could it be that Uncle Zhao and them are using the false news of marriage to market themselves externally? If I marry Zhao Yimeng, their stock price will definitely rise. After thinking about it, they are the most suspicious."
"Maybe, but it's not a big deal anyway. Your Uncle Zhao called me last night and said that he would hold a board meeting today to propose a cooperation issue, and there should be a reply by the afternoon. I'm busy, and I might have to take some time to go to Guangzhou. Will you accompany me for a walk then?"
After Old Su asked.
Su Yehao immediately agreed.
He then heard his father jokingly say, "It's good to have more false news of marriage in the newspaper, maybe it will scare others away, and then you can get what you want. Even if I really give a bride price of one billion Hong Kong dollars, wouldn't her parents have to give ten billion in dowry? Back and forth, the money is still in the Su family's name, and there's an extra ten billion."
"It's early in the morning, stop dreaming. My love life is very good. Wouldn't it be asking for trouble to provoke a shark?"
"Shark? Is she very fierce?"
Su Yehao was speechless for a while, and vaguely said, "Something like that..."