"One billion?" Mu Xiaomei did not seem as excited as Zhao Yafang; she furrowed her brow. Is opening a recreational fitness center really necessitate such a significant investment? A billion at the drop of a hat, this is almost equivalent to a medium-sized company.
"Do we really need to spend so much money on a fitness center?"
Out of consideration for Li Zhi's reputation, Mu Xiaomei spoke with restraint. With an investment of over a billion dollars in opening a fitness center, how wealthy is Mr. Li? Just a few months ago, he was worried about the 100,000 yuan required to build the factory. How has it changed so quickly that he can casually throw around billions without a care?
"Go big or go home!" Li Zhi chuckled. "The housing prices in the university town are still relatively affordable." The best locations are only around $ per square meter!
Pausing for a moment, he added, "The entertainment and fitness industry should be a major trend in the future." "My investment in this area is not just about believing in you, but also about believing in the future."
Glancing at Zhao Yafang with a smile, he continued, "However, there are many things in which I cannot participate." This requires you to address the issue of the venue yourselves. My intention is to directly purchase the venue for the gym and make it a fixed asset of the company.
"Even if the fitness club doesn't generate a profit, the real estate aspect may not necessarily incur losses in the future." "Isn't that what you're thinking?" Zhao Yafang blinked at Li Zhi, smiling.
"Exactly!" Li Zhi nodded with a smile.
Mu Xiaomei still felt that something was not quite right. Li Zhi seemed to have changed compared to before, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. Is it wise to invest over a billion dollars in a fitness club and entrust its management to herself and Zhao Yafang, who are outsiders? Isn't this just reckless behavior?
Opening a fitness center for a few million dollars is one thing, but investing such a large sum without the assurance of profitability, wouldn't that be foolish?
Li Zhi's actions made her feel as if he were orchestrating her future.
Yes, he was arranging her future!
Regardless of whether the fitness club is profitable, investing in commercial real estate in the university town would still be a good idea. He planned to transfer ownership of these properties to Mu Xiaomei. Even if Mu Xiaomei were to sell the properties and leave, it wouldn't be a bad thing for Li Zhi. This is what she deserves.
Since the last assassination attempt she encountered in the factory world map, Li Zhi couldn't help but think about many things.
Accidents can happen at any time, and no one knows what tomorrow will bring. For example, if something were to happen to Li Zhi, without Mu Xiaomei's shares in Happy Fish Ball Company, the Fallen Star Building would close down if Li Zhi didn't provide the ingredients. What would Mu Xiaomei do?
Some might argue that Mu Xiaomei still has her own family and friends, and she had her own life before Li Zhi entered the picture. While this may be true, it is not the same as before. Li Zhi's idea is that even if something were to happen to him, he wants to ensure that Mu Xiaomei has a good living environment and doesn't have to worry about money. She should be able to do whatever she wants.
Of course, Li Zhi absolutely does not want anything to happen to him.
This idea only came to him when Zhao Yafang suggested opening a fitness club.
Even though he had mentioned wanting to give something to Mu Xiaomei before, he couldn't find the opportunity.
"You have vision!" Zhao Yafang praised with a playful smile. "I have always had great confidence in the entertainment and fitness industry for a long time!"
Li Zhi smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about the money; I'll take care of that." As for the rest, it's up to you!
He didn't have time, so he would only provide the money. The venue, decoration, and other arrangements will be the responsibility of Mu Xiaomei and Zhao Yafang.
"What about the fitness equipment?" Mu Xiaomei asked Li Zhi.
"I'll take care of that!" Li Zhi thought for a moment and then smiled. Li Zhi also came up with the idea of establishing a high-tech fitness center. If they don't do it, no one knows if it will be profitable.
The phrase "entertainment and fitness" is definitely a future trend. Li Zhi truly believes in this and is not just placating Mu Xiaomei.
The three of them discussed many ideas about the fitness club. Mu Xiaomei looked at Li Zhi and smiled, "It's getting late. If you have time, you should go first." If we have any news, we will call you at any time!
It was almost noon, and Li Zhi thought for a moment before nodding, "Alright, you two don't need to rush." "I'll find Ren Lulu this afternoon and talk to her."
"Be careful!" Mu Xiaomei did not mention that she would go with him.
"I know!" Li Zhi nodded with a smile, said goodbye to Zhao Yafang, and left.
After Li Zhi left, Zhao Yafang and Mu Xiaomei remained in the restaurant without rushing to leave.
Zhao Yafang looked at Mu Xiaomei and playfully asked, "Are you just going to let him go like that?"
"What else can I do?" Mu Xiaomei asked in response.
Zhao Yafang blinked and said, "Be careful. If he runs off with someone else, you'll be at a loss!"
Mu Xiaomei smiled wryly and said, "If he wanted to run, he would have done so long ago." Do you think a man like him would only see me as a woman? I know what you want to say. "I know Li Zhi's character better than you do."
Zhao Yafang was taken aback and widened her eyes, "Then what is the situation between you two?"
"Nothing special." To put it nicely, I am his girlfriend. To put it bluntly, I am his mistress. "If he could treat me a little better, be less harsh, and occasionally show some care for me, I would be quite content!" Mu Xiaomei smiled indifferently.
"…"
Curious, Zhao Yafang asked, "How long have you known each other?"
Mu Xiaomei thought for a moment and said, "It's been almost two or three years." "I think I met him in my freshman year."
"It's been that long, and I never heard you mention it before." You did a good job of keeping it a secret. "You even hid it from me, your best friend!" Zhao Yafang pouted and teased.
Before Mu Xiaomei came to this dormitory, she didn't know Zhao Yafang. Before that, she was in another dormitory. When she met Zhao Yafang, it happened to be the year when she and Li Zhi were separated, and she couldn't contact him.
The two of them sat in the restaurant and chatted for a long time. Mu Xiaomei had nothing to hide from Zhao Yafang. She told her about how they met, their relationship with Ren Lulu, and everything else. The only thing she didn't mention was Li Zhi's family's decline and the fact that she lent him money in the future.
"So this kid is a second-generation wealthy individual and still so fickle!" Zhao Yafang clicked her tongue, her eyes sparkling. "What are your plans for the future?" Are you just going to continue like this? We are both outstanding campus beauties. "You should at least have a proper status!"
Mu Xiaomei shook her head with a smile and asked, "What's the status?" Can you eat it? Let's talk about the future later!