Chapter 139: Gu Yizhou’s Decision

Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Gu Yizhou’s Decision

This...

Gu Yizhou could understand the core algorithm for the Earth Douyin project, but what the heck was this gene enhancement serum?

The kind from the movies, where soldiers from the Beautiful Country take it and instantly turn into Superman?

The system didn’t leave Gu Yizhou guessing and provided an explanation directly.

[Note: The Gene Enhancement Serum improves the host’s physical constitution by subtly increasing cellular activity, rendering you immune to all diseases!]

"Oh, so it just strengthens my body and makes it harder to get sick!"

Gu Yizhou thought to himself.

’I actually thought it would be like in the movies, that after taking it I’d instantly turn into Superman with his underwear on the outside!’

’But this makes more sense, anyway!’

’That would have been too over-the-top!’

’Uh... wait a minute!’

’Isn’t the existence of this system the most nonsensical thing of all?!’

’Whatever!’

’Anyway, this is pretty good too,’ Gu Yizhou decided. ’With a healthy body, everything tastes great!’

’Besides, with a better body, my... stamina... for certain *activities* should be even more incredible!’

’Yeah... I’m definitely not losing out on this one!’

"Old Gu, Old Gu...?"

Just then, Gu Yizhou heard Chen Dongyuan calling out to him.

"What’s up?"

Gu Yizhou asked, a little confused.

Chen Dongyuan: "..."

He shot Gu Yizhou a glare and said irritably, "Weren’t you the one who just told me to listen? So why the hell aren’t you saying anything?!"

"Oh."

"My bad, my bad. Something just popped into my head and I spaced out."

Gu Yizhou said in a calm tone.

Chen Dongyuan: "-_-||"

’Sorry?’

’How come I don’t see a single trace of shame on your face, you brat??’

"Old Chen!"

"About what you said earlier, about me quitting my job—I can’t agree to that!"

Gu Yizhou said after giving it some serious thought.

Chen Dongyuan: "?????"

His eyes flew wide!

He was getting anxious!

He had just opened his mouth to say something when a starch sausage was shoved inside.

"Mmphh mmmph..."

He hadn’t expected Gu Yizhou to pull a move like that on him.

"BLECH~"

After hastily pulling out the starch sausage, he turned to the side and started to dry-heave.

"Fuck!"

After dry-heaving for a good while, tears welling up in his eyes, Chen Dongyuan turned back and cursed at Gu Yizhou, "Old Gu, you son of a bitch! Were you trying to choke me to death?!"

"Hey, hey, hey!"

"Watch your mouth. I didn’t do anything to you, I was just feeding you a starch sausage!"

Gu Yizhou said, exasperated.

凸(艹皿艹)凸!!!

Chen Dongyuan didn’t say a word, just shot Gu Yizhou a certain internationally understood friendly gesture.

"Pretty uncomfortable, right?"

"When you get a girlfriend in the future, be nicer to her. Try not to do this kind of thing to her!"

Gu Yizhou said with a perfectly straight face.

Chen Dongyuan: "?"

But Gu Yizhou didn’t explain further. He straightened up and said seriously, "Let’s get back to our previous topic."

"Old Chen, seriously. I’m not going to quit my job."

Hearing this, Chen Dongyuan grew anxious again. He was about to speak, but when he saw Gu Yizhou glare at him, he obediently shut his mouth.

’This time, he was afraid it wouldn’t be a starch sausage being shoved in there, but a table leg!’

Seeing Chen Dongyuan stay quiet, Gu Yizhou nodded in satisfaction and continued, "I’m not quitting, but that doesn’t mean I can’t start a business with you!"

"Oh?"

Chen Dongyuan’s eyes lit up at his words!

But in the next second, his face fell again. "That’s not right, Old Gu. You’re just planning to be a silent partner. If you’re not there, I can’t do it all by myself! I..."

"Shut up!"

Gu Yizhou, having been cut off, scowled. "You brat! Can’t you just let me goddamn finish speaking for once?!"

"Hic..."

Chen Dongyuan looked embarrassed. "Sorry, sorry. Old Gu, you continue!"

At this, Gu Yizhou’s expression softened slightly. However, he decided not to continue explaining himself. He’d try another approach. ’This son of a bitch wants to talk so much? Fine, I’ll ask the questions and let him do the talking.’

"Alright, let’s talk about something else first!"

"How much money do you have on hand right now? If we start a company, how much are you planning to put in as seed capital?"

Gu Yizhou asked irritably.

"Uh..."

Chen Dongyuan thought for a moment before replying, "I asked my parents for money yesterday. Right now, I have about 506,789.5..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

"You don’t need to give me the pocket change!"

Gu Yizhou said, his face lined with exasperation.

’Dammit!’

’This son of a bitch!’

’If I asked him how many days it’s been since he changed his underwear, would he tell me that too?!’

’Unbelievable!’

Gu Yizhou was utterly speechless.

"Oh, so I have about 500,000 then!"

Chen Dongyuan nodded. "For the initial office space and hiring, I’ll probably need around 200,000. That leaves 300,000. I’ll keep 100,000 as a reserve fund, so the actual startup capital for the project will probably only be around 200,000."

After hearing Chen Dongyuan’s breakdown, Gu Yizhou shook his head helplessly.

’200,000 is fine for the initial R&D, sure.’

’But what about after that?’

’In his past life, the original Douyin on Earth burned through cash like crazy in its early stages!’

’This amount of money is fucking useless!’

’Gu Yizhou’s thinking was to either go big or go home. If he was going to do this, he would directly replicate the Douyin model from his previous life on Earth.’

’Besides, the system’s mission was to help the company grow into a "unicorn" as quickly as possible!’

’So, Gu Yizhou had to come up with a plan!’

He thought for a moment, then looked up at Chen Dongyuan and said, "How about this. You go ahead and get the company set up. I’ll invest two million, take half the shares, and you’ll be in charge of operations and management!"

"Huh?"

For a moment, Chen Dongyuan didn’t seem to hear Gu Yizhou clearly. He was a bit dazed.

But he snapped out of it the next second!

"O-Old Gu, what did you just say?"

"You’re going to invest two million in me???"

Chen Dongyuan asked, completely dumbfounded.

"That’s right!"

"I’ll invest two million for half the shares. But the day-to-day management and operations are on you. I’ll only get involved in major decisions."

Gu Yizhou rolled his eyes at him with a look of disdain.

"HOLY SHIT!!!"

Chen Dongyuan said in disbelief, "Old Gu, are you serious?!"

"Obviously!"

Gu Yizhou shot him a look. "Or what, you think I’m just wasting my breath bullshitting with you?"

"Holy cow... Old Gu, oh, no, wait—Godfather! From now on, Old Gu, you’re my godfather! My real godfather!"

Chen Dongyuan was so excited he became incoherent.

Gu Yizhou ignored him, picking up his glass and taking a slow sip. He needed to let the guy calm down first.

’Otherwise, in the pathetic state he’s in now, they won’t be able to discuss anything productive!’

Chen Dongyuan pulled out another cigarette and lit it. He took a long, hard drag and slowly began to calm down.

"Wait a minute!"

He frowned. "Old Gu, did you just say you’d invest two million and take half the company’s shares?"

"Yeah. Is there a problem?"

Gu Yizhou glanced at him.

BANG~

"Damn right there is!"

"There’s definitely a problem, a huge problem!"

Chen Dongyuan slammed his hand on the table and stood up. "Old Gu, I don’t agree with that equity split!"

"Hmm?"

Seeing this, it was Gu Yizhou’s turn to frown.

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