“Sure,” Xiao Luo nodded and said.
Ji Siying leaned gently against him, and no longer able to hold back, she began sobbing quietly.
Xiao Luo didn’t say a word, nor did he try to comfort her. He just stood there in silence and gazed serenely into the night sky. Fireworks rose high into the air, bursting into dazzling blooms of colorful lights and patterns. It was a beautiful sight to behold.
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On the fourth night of the New Year, Ding Zhenyun, the son of his father’s eldest sister, suddenly sent him an urgent messaged: “Luo, please lend me 2000 bucks. It’s an emergency, so, please!”
Xiao Luo was somewhat concerned and frowned. His relationship with Ding Zhenyun had always been good, and he had never before asked to borrow money from him. Besides, he was only a young man in his early twenties, and if he had needed money urgently, his aunt would undoubtedly have helped him. So, asking for money out of the blue was a little peculiar.
In obvious desperation, Ding Zhenyun called Xiao Luo directly moments after sending the message. “Luo, are you tight on budget? Can you lend me 2000 bucks? It’s an emergency.”
Listening to Ding Zhenyun’s desperate plea, Xiao Luo agreed without asking for any details. And, after hanging up the call, he immediately transferred 2000 dollars via WeChat pay.
However, within just a few days, Ding Zhenyun called him again. “Luo, can you lend me some more money?”
Xiao Luo was a little puzzled, and this time around, he did ask, “What are you going to do with the money? How much you want this time?”
“Ten thousand.”
“Ten thousand?”
“Five thousand will do if you don’t have ten thousand. Please help me, Luo,” Ding Zhenyun pleaded.
Xiao Luo was convinced that something wasn’t quite right and said, “What exactly are you up to?”
“Sigh, Luo, I’ll be honest with you. I’m involved in this project. As long as I can funnel in 30 thousand dollars, I’d be able to earn back the capital within half a year. And after that, I’ll be making tonnes of money. I already have 20 thousand dollars. I’m just short of another ten thousand. Please help me if you’re okay at the moment,” Ding Zhenyun said.
Pyramid scheme?!
These two words immediately appeared in Xiao Luo’s mind. He asked, “What project is this?”
“It’s about developing a program that will be used in the billing system of high-speed rails and buses. It’s complicated, I can’t explain it to you in such a short time, but what I’m sure of is that it’s very profitable. My friend is already driving a BMW and even visits the hot chicks at the club very often.”
Ding Zhenyun sounded agitated, and he spoke dreamily about the project like he was high on drugs. “Luo, do you want to invest some money too? The more you invest, the more you will get back. If you invest, say 100 thousand, it’ll turn into 300 or 400 thousand dollars in the following year. I’m only telling you this because you’re my cousin. This is one hell of a way to get rich.”
Xiao Luo was sure that this kid had been brainwashed. Every investment came with its own inherent risks. There was no such thing as a risk-free project that could give one a considerable profit from a small investment sum. “Zhenyun, where are you now?”
“I’m in Xiahai,” Ding Zhenyun said.
“Didn’t you return home for the New Year?” Xiao Luo said with surprise.
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ActionAuthor: Straw Is Crazy Too 稻草也疯狂 Xiao Luo and his girlfriend had been in love with each other for four years when she proposed a break up. Because of this, Xiao Luo sped his car in the night and ended up in a car accident. But it was a blessing in d...
Chapter 232: Cousin Ding Zhenyun
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