Zhang Shaojie's words left everyone in shock.

Zhang Real Estate Group is a top-tier company in Zhonghai City, ranking among the best in the industry.

Previously, their shares were hard to come by, but now they're planning to increase capital and expand shares?!

"Young Master Zhang, are you joking with us? Are you really planning to increase capital and expand shares? Is your company short on funds?" Li Yunwan immediately forgot about the recent incident with Qi Dengxian and asked directly.

Zhang Shaojie smiled faintly and said, "Of course not. Our company is preparing to go public!"

"Everyone knows that our Zhang Group is a highly competitive and well-established company. Many of the real estate projects in Zhonghai City were built by us."

"This capital increase and share expansion is actually quite discreet. It's a benefit for our internal employees, allowing them to subscribe to shares in advance so they can enjoy dividends after we go public!"

"If it weren't for our good relationship and Mengmeng being here, I wouldn't have told you about this."

The members of the Qiao Family and Li Yunwan couldn't help but be surprised and then became excited.

If they could subscribe to some shares of Zhang Group, they would surely gain considerable profits once the company goes public! After all, this is a benefit intended for internal employees, but Zhang Shaojie shared the news with them, treating them as insiders!

"Young Master Zhang, count me in. I'll invest ten million to subscribe to some shares. But, considering our relationship, could you give me a bit more?" Li Yunwan said with a smile.

"Sure, since you're Mengmeng's bestie, I'll give you this face! I'll give you an extra ten percent based on the proportion. Is that generous enough?" Zhang Shaojie said generously.

Qiao Qiumeng pondered for a moment and said, "Young Master Zhang, I'm willing to invest twenty million to subscribe to shares!"

Zhang Shaojie laughed heartily and said, "Alright, Mengmeng, I'll give you an extra fifteen percent on your shares."

Pang Xiuyun said happily, "Young Master Zhang is so generous!"

Qiao Guotao, an old hand in the business, didn't doubt it either. After all, he knew that Zhang Shaojie was interested in Qiao Qiumeng.

It's impossible for pies to fall from the sky, but if Zhang Shaojie wants to pursue Qiao Qiumeng, offering these benefits seems only natural.

Qiao Qiumeng didn't have much money on hand now; twenty million was her limit, and she'd need Pang Xiuyun and Qiao Guotao to help gather the funds. However, this was also an opportunity. Once they obtained shares of Zhang Group, they could receive substantial dividends every year after the company goes public.

"Young Master Zhang is truly generous. I toast to you!" Qiao Qiumeng raised her glass to Zhang Shaojie.

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"You're too kind. Mengmeng, you can just call me Shaojie or Ajie!" Zhang Shaojie said with a smile.

Pang Xiuyun immediately pinched Qiao Qiumeng and said, "Exactly, Young Master Zhang is so good to you, don't be so distant!"

Qiao Qiumeng immediately said modestly, "Then I'll call you Brother Zhang from now on."

Zhang Shaojie nodded happily. This was a significant step forward, and with this step, how could he worry about the steps to follow?

After dinner, Zhang Shaojie arranged for someone to send Qiao Qiumeng and the others back.

Qiao Guotao shook hands with Zhang Shaojie and said, "Young Master Zhang, Qiumeng has been going through a tough time lately. Thank you for helping her."

"Uncle Qiao, you're too polite. It's what I should do!" Zhang Shaojie said generously.

In the car, Qiao Guotao called Qi Dengxian, asking him to come to the Qiao Family, saying there was something important to discuss.

Qi Dengxian respected Qiao Guotao and arrived early to wait.

"Dengxian, I have some good news here that should help you make some money," Qiao Guotao said with a smile.

"Thank you, Uncle Qiao." Qi Dengxian smiled. He wasn't very interested in money; the oligarchs in prison often tried to bribe him with billions.

Qiao Guotao said, "Prepare as much money as you can. If it's not enough, I'll help you out."

Qi Dengxian smiled and said, "Uncle Qiao, what kind of business is it that makes you so confident?"

"Well, Zhang Shaojie's Zhang Real Estate is preparing to go public, but this news hasn't been disclosed yet. It's only for internal employees to benefit from, and they're willing to increase capital and expand shares. Today, Zhang Shaojie told us about it. Zhang Real Estate Group is a quality company, and holding their shares is a surefire way to make a profit!" Qiao Guotao said to Qi Dengxian.

Qi Dengxian's mouth twitched slightly. Earlier today, he heard from Huang Wenlang that Zhang Group was suffering significant losses in the real estate business, and Sun Xingzhang, the president of Zhonghai Bank, was unwilling to lend them money.

And now, they're suddenly going public?

"Zhang Real Estate Group... Is the chairman named Zhang Hao?" Qi Dengxian asked.

"I didn't expect you to have heard of him. You actually know Young Master Zhang's father, Mr. Zhang Hao!" Li Yunwan, who had returned with Qiao Qiumeng, spoke up with a sarcastic tone.

Qi Dengxian calmly said, "If that's the case, it's best not to buy their shares. Zhang Group is already severely in debt internally and could go bankrupt at any moment. This round of internal and external capital increase and share expansion is likely a money grab, preparing to run away!"

"What?!"

Everyone was stunned.

Qiao Qiumeng said sternly, "Qi Dengxian, just because you can't do it yourself doesn't mean you can't see others succeed. Young Master Zhang is helping us out of goodwill!"

Pang Xiuyun added, "Exactly, Young Master Zhang said this is an internal benefit, and he's telling us because of his relationship with Qiumeng! You ungrateful fool!"

Li Yunwan, however, remained silent for the first time, not saying anything against Qi Dengxian.

"Dengxian, jealousy is not a good trait. Since you're unwilling to invest, I'll put in three million for you as a dowry for marrying Qiumeng," Qiao Guotao said, shaking his head helplessly.

Qi Dengxian smiled wryly and said, "No, Uncle Qiao, you have to trust me! I had dinner with Huang Wenlang today, and they said it themselves."

Pang Xiuyun immediately sneered and said, "Nonsense!"

"Today, Mayor Huang personally greeted important guests at the entrance of Tiandi Hotel. It must have been a high-ranking official from the province."

"Look at yourself, a lowly second-level prison guard from some backwater prison, and you think Mayor Huang would stand at the door to greet you?"

"Next time, if you're going to boast, pay attention to the details so you don't bite your tongue!"

Qiao Qiumeng also looked displeased and said sternly, "Qi Dengxian, it's one thing not to recognize a good heart, but please don't say things that invite ridicule, and don't curse Young Master Zhang!"

Qi Dengxian shrugged helplessly. There was no way to explain further.

Qiao Guotao slammed the table and said, "That's settled then. I'll invest three million for you to buy shares. Hold onto them well and don't sell them easily."

Qi Dengxian could only say, "Thank you, Uncle Qiao."

Qiao Guotao looked at him, shook his head, and thought that Qi Dengxian's attitude might be due to growing up in prison.

After spending a few more years in this big city, he should improve.

Li Yunwan, however, took the opportunity to say goodbye to Qiao Qiumeng as Qi Dengxian was leaving and followed him out, blocking his path with a cold expression.

"Something you need?" Qi Dengxian raised an eyebrow.

If Li Yunwan weren't Qiao Qiumeng's bestie, Qi Dengxian wouldn't even bother with her.