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Chapter 334
Chapter 334
Chapter 334 - He Was Stunned
There were quite a few red lights along the way, which was to be expected in the heart of downtown, not to mention a bit of congestion.
The young man had been talking non-stop for five minutes, his mouth dry from the effort, and he paused briefly. Su Ming thought he might finally fall silent. But after a mere five seconds, he resumed his monologue with renewed vigor.
“This time I went to the bank, it was to secure a loan,” he said. “I've got this new project that's caught the eye of some heavy hitters.”
?”People are throwing their money at it, eager to invest for a share of the pie.”
“I see it differently. I'm set on being my own boss, which is why I'm after a loan.”
“Guess who's looking to back me?”
He gazed at Su Ming, his eyes brimming with hope. Su Ming feigned great interest. “Who?”
No sooner had the words left Su Ming's mouth than the young man slapped his thigh with excitement. “It's Mr. Ma from Fortune Pay.”
“He's been on the phone every day, wanting to invest and take me out to dinner. I've held off agreeing,” the young man declared.
?Su Ming responded with an approving thumbs-up. “You should give up truck driving,” he advised. “Entrepreneurship is your calling.”
“Look around; the world is teeming with opportunities. It's through starting your own business that you'll really strike it rich.”
?Undeterred, the young man pressed on. “Did you know there's an incredibly wealthy individual farming right in the city center?”
?He glanced over at Su Ming, who blinked in response. “I'm aware. Do you know him?”
“Absolutely. But keep it under wraps; he's confided in me and no one else.”
“He's from a secretive and affluent family back at the imperial court, with assets in the hundreds of billions. His journey here is all about gaining experience.”
?Hearing this, Su Ming was taken aback. The young man mistook Su Ming's astonishment for gullibility.
?”This must stay between us,” he insisted. “He shared this with me over dinner once.”
“I even know his name—Su Ming. Anyone who buys such a vast tract of land in the city center to farm is no ordinary individual.”
“Yet he's incredibly down-to-earth. We've become friends.”
“He's an old childhood friend from the capital,” the young man went on.
Su Ming was dumbfounded. As the young man's tall tales continued, Su Ming's phone began to ring. He looked down to see President Chen's name on the caller ID.
?”Mr. Su, where are you?”
Su Ming glanced at the road sign.
“President Chen, I'm almost at the bank.”
“Great. I'll wait for you here!”
With that, President Chen ended the call.
The young man chuckled upon hearing this. He was familiar with all the bank presidents in Eastsea City, having done his research.
?There was only one President Chen in Eastsea City, and that was President Chen of Tianhua Bank.
?He was convinced that Su Ming couldn't possibly know President Chen!
While the young man was scoffing at Su Ming, they arrived.
The bank staff had come outside.
They lined up on either side, their eyes filled with reverence.
President Chen stood at the center, beaming.
The young man assumed President Chen had come out to greet him personally, even though his earlier proposal had been rejected.
?He was sure President Chen must have realized the potential of his plan after all.
As the car came to a halt, the young man confidently pulled out five yuan from his pocket and handed it to Su Ming, the notes still damp with sweat.
?He stepped out of the car, straightened his clothes, and strode towards President Chen with joy.
He smiled and nodded at the employees as he passed.
“Hard at work, I see. Thank you all.”
The young man basked in the attention of those around him, interpreting their stares as admiration.
?But their gazes were actually filled with confusion.
Continuing to smile and greet them, he approached President Chen as if he were a dignitary on an official visit.
“President Chen, coming out to meet me in this heat! Rest assured, once I make it big, I'll definitely share the profits with you.”
The young man reached out for a handshake.
But President Chen completely disregarded him.
Instead, President Chen quickly made his way to Su Ming's side.
“Mr. Su, it's been too long.”
Tears welled up in his eyes as he spoke.
The staff members witnessing this scene were moved to tears as well.
“Mr. Su, I've missed you so much!”
Su Ming was taken aback.