Chapter 2309 - 2269: Not Just One Million, Five Million Is Possible

Ye Qiu isn’t really interested in livestreaming; he only tried it because he heard Li Qianqian mention it, and to his surprise, it went quite well.

Now, Ye Qiu is too lazy to continue streaming and instead plans to take these young ladies on a tour outside Ye Family Village, visiting nearby villages.

Come the third day of the new year, he plans to head back to Jinling ahead of time, while his parents may stay a few more days before returning.

They played near Ye Family Village for two days.

On the morning of the third day, after finishing breakfast at home, Ye Qiu was ready to drive back to Jinling with Li Qianqian and the others.

Currently, Xiaomai, Liu Lingxiu, Ma Wenwen, and Xiaohui are getting into Ye Qiu’s car, while Li Qianqian, Song Ying, and Xia Lan drive their own cars back.

After a little more than three hours of smooth driving, they arrived back at Peach Blossom Source Villa Community in Jinling City.

After parking the car at the entrance of the villa and getting out, Ma Wenwen and Xiaohui were preparing to go back to East Sea.

Ma Wenwen intended to go back and check on her parents.

After all, she hadn’t been in East Sea during the New Year.

As for Ye Qiu, he certainly wouldn’t be visiting Ma Wenwen’s parents for the New Year greetings, might end up disliking the hospitality, or they might even consider Ye Qiu as a potential son-in-law for the Ma Family.

After Ma Wenwen and Xiaohui left, Ye Qiu planned to visit Liu Lingxiu’s parents, Liu Daqing and Zhang Yuehong.

"Lingshow, let’s go check on your parents."

When Liu Lingxiu called her mother Zhang Yuehong, she learned that her mom was at home and some relatives had just arrived.

"My mother said some relatives are over at the house, do you want to come along?"

"I’ll go."

As they took some wine and fruits, they headed to a nearby community.

Once upstairs, Liu Lingxiu rang the doorbell.

After a while, Zhang Yuehong opened the door.

"Ye Qiu, returned to Jinling so soon?"

"Auntie, my parents are still back home; we returned to Jinling first."

Ye Qiu handed the items to Zhang Yuehong and walked inside, indeed seeing several people there—relatives from Liu Lingxiu’s grandmother’s side.

While Liu Lingxiu greeted her uncles, Liu Daqing introduced Ye Qiu, whom they had already known.

They were well aware that although Liu Daqing and his wife used to work in a factory, they now owned several supermarkets, thanks to Ye Qiu’s help, which made it possible.

Ye Qiu stayed there for lunch and then prepared to leave, while Liu Lingxiu naturally stayed at home with her mother and the relatives.

As Ye Qiu was about to leave, Liu Daqing followed him out.

"Ye Qiu, Lingshow’s uncle wants to borrow a million to start a business."

A million?

"What kind of business does he want to start?"

The person was Liu Daqing’s younger brother-in-law, borrowing money always involves complications, whether repayment happens or not, it usually stirs up issues.

Moreover, the guy is straight up asking for a million, which is not a small amount.

"He said he wants to open a hotel in partnership with other owners?"

"And how’s this brother-in-law of yours?"

Actually, Ye Qiu would look at facial expressions; Liu Lingxiu’s uncle seemed like one who likes to brag, which usually makes it hard for such people to succeed in endeavors.

"Just an ordinary guy."

"If he truly invests that money in business, there’s a significant chance he’d get tricked, and if you don’t lend, it would also be awkward; lending might harm him more."

"Ye Qiu, what do you suggest?"

Indeed, Liu Daqing understood better.

In life, one should remain grounded.

Even now, Liu Daqing still believes it’s best to be steadfast.

"Let him come see me; I’ll talk to him."

"Ye Qiu, understood."

Upon returning to Peach Blossom Source Villa Community, only Xiaomai and Lin Xiang were left at the villa; everyone else had either gone back or visited other relatives.

Ye Qiu went upstairs.

On that afternoon, he received a call from an unfamiliar number, which turned out to be Liu Lingxiu’s uncle.

Ye Qiu agreed to meet him at that coffee shop.

The man is Liu Lingxiu’s uncle, therefore also his elder relative, but Ye Qiu isn’t fond of freeloaders or people without capability, who aren’t down-to-earth.

If Liu Lingxiu’s uncle fits that description, Ye Qiu certainly wouldn’t like him.

Upon arriving at the coffee shop, the man was already waiting.

Zhang Youwang, being Zhang Yuehong’s brother and Liu Lingxiu’s only uncle.

Their relationship was rather close in the past, but their family conditions were similar back then; unexpectedly, Liu Daqing and his wife have prospered now.

Now Zhang Youwang, in his thirties, knows that his sister and brother-in-law became prosperous and thus wants to borrow a million to start a business.

He doesn’t know whether his brother-in-law and sister are willing to lend him so much money.

Unexpectedly, Liu Daqing mentioned the supermarkets are actually Ye Qiu’s, so if he needs to borrow money, he should approach Ye Qiu.

Now Zhang Youwang came over.

At the coffee shop, as Ye Qiu was entering, he said, "Uncle, have you been waiting a long time?"

"No, I just got here."

This particular coffee shop was naturally Clear Spring Coffee Shop owned by Ye Qiu and Luo Yang, and business was good during the New Year.

Ye Qiu ordered a cup of coffee and said, "I heard Uncle Liu say you want to borrow a million for business, what kind of business do you wish to establish?"

"Partnering with others to open a hotel."

Opening a hotel?

"Uncle, what do you think of this coffee shop?"

"This coffee shop is excellent, seems like it does better business than Starbucks, and is quite pricey as well."

"Indeed, this coffee shop is mine."

This coffee shop actually belongs to Ye Qiu?

Zhang Youwang was even more surprised.

However, he sensed the young man wasn’t joking; given that the man lives in a villa and drives a Mercedes-Benz, it’s indeed normal that he owns this coffee shop.

If that’s the case, being compared to Ye Qiu, he feels like he has been living wasted years.

"With my relationship with Lingshow, I ought to respect you as my uncle, but business matters can’t be as simple as imagined. I’ll pose a few questions now, and if I’m convinced, not only a million but even five million can be yours."

"Ye Qiu, are you serious?"

"Certainly."

"Then ask away."

Zhang Youwang appeared somewhat anxious.

"First, do you understand the hotel industry? Why do you believe opening a hotel is sure to make money?"

Understanding the hotel industry?

Zhang Youwang believes he has some understanding.

In reality, running a business doesn’t guarantee profitability.

"Second, why does that owner want to partner with you for a business venture? You lack funds, connections, and why would he find that hotel so profitable to pull you into partnership?"

Why would someone include you in profit-making endeavors?

Moreover, why not involve his own family or friends instead?

At this moment, Zhang Youwang cannot answer even a single question.