Lujiazui, Global Center.
The security guard stood at attention and saluted as the Bentley Bentayga drove in. Another security guard directed the car into a VIP parking spot. He opened the passenger door and politely welcomed Li Wenning out with a smile. Many girls nearby cast envious glances. Li Wenning knew this envy was thanks to her brother-in-law.
There's nothing better than a brother-in-law; a brother-in-law's sister-in-law is a treasure.
Thinking of her ungrateful sister made her chest ache with anger.
"Brother-in-law, what are we doing here?"
"My friend's salon is upstairs. Let's go see how it is, shall we?"
The elevator arrived on the 22nd floor.
Golden Sands Beauty Salon.
It was a total of 2,000 square meters, luxuriously decorated, but deserted.
A sign reading "For Sale" was posted at the entrance.
"Canwen, I've been waiting for you."
A man walked up inside the salon and shook Liang Canwen's hand, then looked at the JK beauty beside him.
"This must be your sister-in-law, she's really beautiful."
Li Wenning smiled shyly.
Liang Canwen explained, "Brother Chen, you're mistaken, this is my niece."
"Sister-in-law? My apologies."
Chen Qian thought to himself, Wow, so he doesn't bring his wife, but instead runs around everywhere with his sister-in-law every day, huh?
Liang Canwen smiled without saying anything. Getting divorced because of being cuckolded wasn't something to brag about, no need to tell everyone.
"Brother Chen, let's talk business."
Old Chen and Old Liang were apprentices together back in the day, essentially fellow students. Their fates diverged after they became skilled.
Old Chen started with a small barber shop and gradually expanded, making a lot of money. Now that he was old, Chen Qian was running things for him, and he had invested in this salon.
Chen Qian took the two of them on a tour of the salon. It was huge, with hair styling, beauty, leisure, fitness, and food areas, all available.
"Given our relationship, I'll be straight with you. I've lost a lot of money playing cards recently, and I'm short on funds for other projects too. Sigh, I've expanded too much. I'm looking for someone to take over this salon. Interested?"
Chen Qian knew something about Liang Canwen's situation, but a businessman only cares about business. Whether you borrow or steal, he doesn't ask where it comes from; that's the other person's skill.
Liang Canwen had been here once or twice, so he knew the situation well.
"How much do you want for the transfer?"
"I invested a total of 9 million back then. Considering our relationship, if you take over, I'll take a 3 million loss. How about 6 million?"
"It's been four years, it's not worth that much anymore. Business isn't good these days, plus the nearly 1 million a month rent for this 2,000-square-meter space. I'll also need to re-hire staff, plus rent, utilities, property management fees, equipment, inventory, etc. It'll cost at least 2 million a month. How about this, I'll offer 5 million, and we can sign the contract today if you agree."
Chen Qian was taken aback, not expecting the other party to be more eager than he was.
"Canwen's been making a fortune lately, you have to take me along for the ride."
"Just a small fortune, nothing compared to you, Brother Chen."
"Alright! Let's go discuss the details in the office, please."
Li Wenning tugged on Liang Canwen's sleeve. Liang Canwen said, "Go on in, Brother Chen."
Chen Qian nodded and walked into the office.
Liang Canwen smiled slightly, "What's wrong?"
Li Wenning worriedly said, "Brother-in-law, we've only been here for less than half an hour, and you've already decided. After all, it's a few million. Have you thought it through? It'll cost a lot each month."
Liang Canwen looked down at the bustling Bund. "This location is excellent. The clients it covers are also the wealthiest in Magic City. They love to gamble, and have lost a lot of their fortunes. Don't you trust your brother-in-law?"
"I trust my brother-in-law. I support whatever my brother-in-law does."
"That's right, you trust your brother-in-law."
Liang Canwen was eager to spend the [6 million limit], otherwise it would reset in a few hours.
However, Liang Canwen had money, but he wasn't stupid. The salon was worth at most 5 million yuan. Wouldn't it be better to keep 1 million yuan for himself to spend?
In fact, Liang Canwen could have used the money for food, clothing, and daily necessities, and just lived a relaxed life without working hard.
But Liang Canwen chose to start a business because success in his career was the greatest success for a man.
The most crucial point: as his money grew, he couldn't just sit around doing nothing. It wouldn't make sense.
Next, after happily signing the contract, Liang Canwen swiped his card and transferred 5 million yuan to Chen Qian's card.
Chen Qian noticed that Li Wenning's eyes held a great deal of admiration for her brother-in-law.
This little sister-in-law has something going on.
A man swiping his card was cool, but her brother-in-law swiping his card was even cooler. Of course, the little sister-in-law was admiring.
"Congratulations, Canwen, you're the boss of this salon now. I've given the staff a break, but you can call them back anytime you need."
"The staff can continue to work, but I need to find a manager to run the salon."
"Alright, it's lunchtime. I'll treat you and your sister-in-law to a meal."
The three of them ate lunch downstairs. Afterwards, Chen Qian left after a few polite words.
Liang Canwen said, "Wenning, get in the car. I'll take you back to school."
Li Wenning said, "Brother-in-law, I'll take the subway back to school. You don't need to take me."
Liang Canwen chuckled, "You were clamoring to follow me this morning, and now you don't want to?"
"Brother-in-law is busy with important matters, so your sister-in-law won't tag along. Bye-bye, brother-in-law. After class this afternoon, I'll go pick up Yanyan from school. I miss her so much."
Li Wenning waved her hand and walked away with a cheerful gait.
Her brother-in-law was doing well now, a big boss, and she was happy for him.
Liang Canwen looked at the JK girl's back, they shared the same mother, so why was the difference so big?
The urgent matter was to spend the remaining 1 million within the 24-hour time limit, otherwise, it would be reset in a few hours.
Clothes make the man, and a good saddle makes the horse. Now that he had a car, he needed to improve his overall image and get back his lost Yanzu.
Plus, he had bought the salon, and needed formal wear for the opening activities and so on.
There was a shopping mall not far ahead, Liang Canwen had just eaten, so he walked over to take a stroll.
A milk tea shop.
Li Yingfei, her ex-wife's best friend, was buying milk tea when she saw a familiar figure walking down the street.
Liang Canwen?
Thinking about the Bentley owner she'd seen yesterday, who looked a lot like Liang Canwen... Seeing him walking now, not driving... Had she been mistaken last night?
"Two cups."
Li Yingfei bought two milk teas and walked over, holding up her parasol.
"Brother Liang."
Liang Canwen turned around. Under the parasol, a tall woman with fair skin, wearing a floral dress, approached with the smile of an old friend.
"What a coincidence."
"Brother Liang, you startled me."
"How did I startle you?"
"I thought you might hit me, after all, I was involved in your divorce with Li Xingran."
"I was so angry with you before the divorce, I really wanted to find you back then, and then… give you a good thrashing!"
"..."
Lu Yingfei's face flushed.
She didn't explain, nor did she rush to apologize.
It's hard to admit a mistake to someone weaker than you because you can get away with not admitting it. It's easy to admit a mistake to someone stronger than you because you can't get away with not admitting it.
Whether Liang Canwen was a strong person or the weak person he used to be was uncertain.
Liang Canwen gave a light smile: "It's all over now, I don't want to bring it up again."
Lu Yingfei handed over a milk tea: "I saw you buying milk tea just now, so I bought an extra one."
"Thanks."
"Are you here to see Xingran, Brother Liang? She's sleeping at home. I can take you to her."
Lu Yingfei and Li Xingran live nearby. It wasn't hard to guess that Liang Canwen was here to find Li Xingran. After all, Lu Yingfei knew that they used to be very much in love, and that Liang Canwen loved Li Xingran very much.
But then Li Xingran cheated on him, giving Liang Canwen the short end of the stick. Was he here now to forgive his ex-wife and ask for a second chance?
"I'm here to buy a suit. If there's nothing else, I'll be going. Thanks for the milk tea."
Lu Yingfei could tell that Liang Canwen wasn't actually here to see Li Xingran. He used to love her so much, and now suddenly he didn't?
She didn't know. She didn't understand the male heart.
"Liang-ge, I used to sell suits, I can give you some advice, um…" Lu Yingfei surveyed the street. "Which store are we buying from?"
"IFC Mall."
"!!!"
Lu Yingfei was slightly stunned. IFC Mall, a luxury shopping mall, a paradise for the rich.