Chapter 112 Fortune Doesn't Come in Pairs

After a quick tidy-up, Jiang Yu changed into a T-shirt with a cartoon McDull printed on it and a pair of denim shorts. Her temperament was completely different from her workplace image, mainly because she looked too young and pure.

With her personality, it was unlikely that she would develop much in the business world.

Fortunately, Xiao Nizi (nickname for a little girl) was there to look after her at Tianyu Entertainment. Jiang Yu was only responsible for assisting and handling some logistical work. The two good sisters complemented each other well.

Thinking about it, this also explained why Nangong Tian and Jiang Yu got along so well, becoming closer and closer.

If it were Nong Qingying, Xiao Nizi and her would be at odds, and they would have probably already raised the roof.

Although Xiao Nizi had always been enthusiastic, cheerful, and lively, Su Yehao understood that she was only like that in front of him. She was not only smart but also had a high EQ. In fact, she was quite capable outside and didn't need to worry about being taken advantage of.

After saying goodbye to the nanny at home, telling them not to prepare lunch today, the two of them went out in the Mercedes-Benz van.

Just as they were driving near Happy Valley, Su Yehao unexpectedly received a call from Wu Weixiong.

This patient, who had heart problems a while ago and came to Su's father for help, was now full of energy, saying:

"Young Master Su, thank you and your father for your help. I have recovered and am recuperating in Casino. The doctors at the Mayo Clinic in the United States are especially skilled. If you have time recently, how about I treat you to a meal? I only spent a little more than half of the two million US dollars, so I can give you the remaining seven hundred thousand US dollars. My father specifically told me to thank you and your father in person."

Holding the phone, he felt a little burned.

A life for a life, the favor had already been repaid. Su Yehao pretended to be ignorant and replied:

"What money? What help? I don't understand at all. If you have so much money that you don't know what to do with it, then find an orphanage to donate it to. You can also buy some nutritional products for yourself. My father and I are very busy lately, so we probably don't have time to eat. Take care of yourself."

On the other end of the phone, Wu Weixiong was a smart man.

Hearing this, he immediately realized that Su Yehao was trying to distance himself from him.

Vaguely guessing something, he added, "Okay, maybe I remembered it wrong. I was participating in a research project at the Mayo Clinic and had a massive hemorrhage during the operation. My head is still not clear."

"Is that so? Then let's talk next time, I'm in a meeting..."

After a few polite words, Su Yehao decisively hung up the phone.

He wasn't a very sociable person to begin with. Wu Weixiong might want to get to know him, but he just regarded him as a passerby.

Jiang Yu, sitting next to him, curiously asked, "Who was that calling you? They sounded so cold. Do you have a grudge against them?"

"It's nothing. My father did someone a great favor, which is a bit taboo. It's not convenient to talk about it on the phone. How could I have a grudge against him?" Su Yehao explained in a low voice, then sighed deeply.

As for what taboo he had broken, it was of course related to the fairness of the medical system.

Wu Weixiong having surgery in the United States in advance meant that perhaps an American's surgery would be delayed, maybe never making it to the operating table.

The deep-seated conflict was that there were always more sick patients than people willing to donate. For example, for a heart, the average waiting time in Hong Kong was about sixteen months.

Cutting in line to pay for something was annoying enough, let alone when it came to life and death. People cared most about whether it was fair.

Although he didn't know how Wu Weixiong managed to contact the Mayo Clinic, he figured that Su's father's donation of two million US dollars must have helped a lot. The treatment process cost a total of more than 1.2 million US dollars, which was equivalent to tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars.

So even though Su Yehao knew that his father only gave a sum of money, he still thought it was a bit like burying his head in the sand.

If the news didn't leak, it would be fine, but once it spread, it would be a sensational scandal. Although it didn't involve any illegal activities, it could have a major impact on the Su family's reputation.

Therefore, he had just been thinking that he had to be wary of others and didn't dare to respond on the phone...

Jiang Yu looked at him again. Seeing that Su Yehao didn't want to say more, she didn't ask further, but instead said:

"After breakfast, do you want to come to the company with me? The dance club member I want to bring into the girl group is our junior. Her figure is really great, and she dances so beautifully. I don't know how she performs and sings yet. I hope she's not like me, who freezes up every time I see a camera."

No longer dwelling on the issue, Su Yehao immediately remembered that Jiang Yu had almost become the female lead in that custom-made advertising film and smiled, "Then she really can't be like you. Actually, you could also join a girl group and be the face of the group. You'd definitely be popular all over Asia."

"Just popular in Asia? What about the other six continents? Did you eat them?"

"White people and black people might not like your type. Besides, does Antarctica even count? Apart from researchers, there are only penguins and other animals there."

Stretching, Su Yehao and Jiang Yu chatted all the way, soon arriving at Tsui Wah Restaurant in Central.

This restaurant has several chain stores in Hong Kong, and business is especially good in the morning.

Affected by Wu Weixiong's call, Su Yehao had no appetite today, so he ordered a pineapple bun for breakfast, plus a black coffee.

Jiang Yu ordered an extra serving of crystal shrimp dumplings, paired with pearl milk tea and thick toast. The benefit of going out with a boyfriend was that if she couldn't finish it, she could ask Su Yehao to help solve it.

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As soon as they arrived at Tianyu Entertainment headquarters, Su Yehao received another call from Deputy Dean Zheng Yongwen. The other party's tone was calm as he said:

"I was jogging with a friend just now, and he told me that it's difficult to expedite your draft. It will probably be like other drafts, first undergoing a three-month consultation period, and by the time it's done, it will be donkey's years away. That's not the most important thing. I heard that someone even suggested that when the time comes, they'll follow the example of Treasure Island and interfere with your semiconductor company, taking shares and investing, and jointly operating."

"...Not investing in the sure-win Qide Cyberport, but instead eyeing my wafer foundry project? Are you sure it's the official idea, or are other businessmen meddling? A three-month consultation and publicity period, and by the time the plan is implemented, it'll probably be half a year later. Counting the two or three years for building the factory, wouldn't it be scheduled to start in three years?"

Su Yehao's head suddenly grew huge.

He had always thought that the north was slow to handle matters, but comparing the two sides, Hong Kong turned out to be slow and procrastinating.

Last time, with the Li family's help in paving the way, most of the thorny issues in the Cyberport project were resolved. He was standing on the shoulders of giants, picking up a ready-made bargain.

This time's Hong Kong Semiconductor Industrial Park project was pushed forward by Su Yehao himself.

Unexpectedly, he encountered trouble from the very beginning.

Deputy Dean Zheng Yongwen continued to reply:

"I haven't figured it out yet. It's easier for you to take action and talk to people in person than it is for me to come forward, for example, to find people and talk clearly about the importance of seizing the time. As for the matter of taking shares, I think it's very likely that someone is jealous. They discovered that public-private partnerships are very profitable in Treasure Island, so they want to hitch a ride on your coattails, using land and funds to replace financial subsidies, so they don't have to give it to you for nothing, and it's better to exchange it for some shares."

Hearing this, Su Yehao immediately realized something and asked in surprise, "Could the money they're investing in me be the money I used to buy the Qide Airport runway?"

"I don't know, but it's very possible..."