"My heavens, Yun Ting, you're going to sponsor a hundred million? Do you have that much money?"
Qi Miaomiao's eyes widened in astonishment, looking at Wan Yunting in disbelief. Even Gu Luotang looked at the man with surprise.
"Little Wan, don't joke," Jiang Yichun said with a smile.
It seemed no one believed he could come up with a hundred million.
It was understandable. Wan Yunting was usually so low-key that it was normal for people to think he wasn't wealthy.
"I'm not joking, I'm actually quite wealthy."
This made Wan Yunting a little embarrassed. He said, "Have you heard of that Chaoting Group recently?"
Qi Miaomiao's eyes lit up and she asked, "Is it the Chaoting Group that held a press conference in that hundred-story building in the business district a while ago?"
"Mm."
Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "Actually, that company was started by a friend and me."
"Good heavens, Yun Ting, which company is yours?"
Qi Miaomiao was completely stunned. Gu Luotang, Gu Yuanbai, Jiang Yichun, and Ding Huixiang were all bewildered. They had never paid attention to the news in Huadu's business circles, so they had no idea about the sensation caused by Chaoting Group's launch in Huadu City.
"Miaomiao, what Chaoting Group?"
Gu Luotang never cared about these things, but Qi Miaomiao, who browsed Douyin and news daily, naturally knew about Chaoting Group. "Senior sister, Master, Chaoting Group is a famous financial investment group, not just in our country, but worldwide. I saw news saying their vice-chairman is the 'Wolf of Wall Street' from the United States, is his name Jiang Wenhao?"
"Mm."
Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "He was my cellmate and friend in prison."
These words left Jiang Yichun and Ding Huixiang stunned, almost unable to comprehend. However, Shen Tonghe was surprised. "Little Wan, you're saying Chaoting Group is a company you and your friend started together?"
"Yes."
Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "I studied finance in university. I met my friend in prison, so we studied finance together there and even got graduation certificates. We thought we could make a living after being released."
"My friend was released before me. He went to the United States and did very well, so I asked him to come back and start this company together."
"Amazing, truly amazing."
Shen Tonghe couldn't help but give Wan Yunting a thumbs-up. Ding Huixiang, still not fully understanding, said, "Never mind Tonghe, is this Chaoting Group very powerful?"
Shen Tonghe smiled and said, "Let me just say, the market value of Chaoting Group in our country, it should be hundreds of billions, right, Little Wan?"
"Mm, roughly." Wan Yunting nodded and smiled.
"What, hundreds of billions?"
This number made Ding Huixiang's jaw drop.
"Good heavens, hundreds of billions, that's how much money is that..."
Wei Datong's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but count on his fingers, realizing he couldn't count that high.
Even Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun stared with widened, disbelieving eyes at Wan Yunting. They never expected this young man to privately run such a large company, yet still come to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department of Nanfang Hospital to work every day, mingling with them old fogeys.
In that moment, Ding Huixiang, Meng Kang, and others felt shocked and moved. It was evident that Wan Yunting was genuinely passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Otherwise, if it were someone else running such a large company, why would they bother to be a mere TCM doctor, spending their days around unfamiliar patients?
"Little Wan, with your vision, we old folks can't compare to you," Ding Huixiang cupped his hands towards Wan Yunting, sighing.
"Indeed..."
Meng Kang, Wei Datong, and the others marveled, their admiration and approval for Wan Yunting growing.
"Elder Ding, you flatter me," Wan Yunting said, waving his hands humbly and smiling. "Actually, since my release, I have been wholeheartedly devoted to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Not only to revive and promote it, but also to alleviate the suffering of people's illnesses. This is what I have always wanted to do."
"To alleviate the suffering of people's illnesses, well said."
Gu Yuanbai couldn't help but give him a thumbs-up.
"Such character is truly rare and precious," Jiang Yichun and Shen Tonghe praised him in unison.
Being praised by these elders made Wan Yunting a little embarrassed. "Then I will sponsor one hundred million to the foundation as reserve funds for the association."
Gu Yuanbai turned to Jiang Yichun and Ding Huixiang, exchanging glances. Zhang Fenglin said, "Little Wan, actually, our association doesn't need that much money at the beginning."
Wan Yunting shook his head and smiled, "We will be short of money in the future."
"Alright."
Gu Yuanbai nodded and no longer stood on ceremony.
They chatted for another half hour, concluding around 9:30 PM. Gu Yuanbai, Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao, and the butler Lu Hong saw Wan Yunting and Jiang Yichun, Ding Huixiang, and the others off.
"Yun Ting, are you free on Friday night?"
Immediately, Qi Miaomiao caught up and quietly asked Wan Yunting, who was walking beside Gu Yuanbai.
"Mm, what's up?"
Wan Yunting turned to look at her, then saw Gu Luotang following behind Qi Miaomiao, her head lowered and looking a bit shy. He didn't know what these two senior and junior sisters were up to.
"On Friday, our Hanfu circle is having an event. Everyone has to wear Hanfu to participate. Senior sister and I want to invite you to join us, okay?" Qi Miaomiao was naturally inviting Wan Yunting on behalf of Gu Luotang.
"Hanfu circle?"
Wan Yunting looked completely baffled and asked, "I've never worn Hanfu before, can I go?"
"Of course you can! Just wear a set and accompany us. This event is very lively and will be held at the Shuiyue Tower at the foot of Shengtang Mountain. Many Hanfu enthusiasts from all over the country will be attending, so Senior Sister wants you to go with her!" Qi Miaomiao kept winking at Wan Yunting.
However, Gu Luotang behind her blushed at her senior sister's last sentence. She slightly raised her head to glance at Wan Yunting, her heart filled with anticipation that the man would agree.
"Friday night... I'm not sure if I have time."
Wan Yunting thought about whether he had other commitments in the coming days. He said, "How about this, you call me on Friday night. If I'm free, I'll accompany you, how about that?"
"Okay, it's a deal then."
Qi Miaomiao nodded in agreement, understanding that Wan Yunting was usually very busy.
Gu Luotang was very happy that he hadn't refused, looking forward to his company that night.
"Little Wan, please escort Elder Jiang back."
As they walked out the door, Gu Yuanbai called out. Wan Yunting smiled at Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao, nodded, then quickly strode over and said with a smile, "Alright, Elder Jiang, please get in. I'll take you back."
"Mm, let's go."
Jiang Yichun naturally did not refuse. After bidding farewell to Gu Yuanbai and the others, he got into Wan Yunting's car, and they drove back together.
Ding Huixiang and Shen Tonghe also said goodbye to Gu Yuanbai and went their separate ways.