Five hundred million us dollars!
Calculated at the current exchange rate, how much chinese yuan would that be?
An Ya thought for a moment and realized the amount was simply too staggering to convert on the fly.
For her airline's domestic flights, a single plane only cost tens of millions of us dollars.
The most expensive ones were naturally Boeing, Airbus, and Gulfstream.
Among them, a Boeing 747, the passenger jet with the largest capacity, cost 150 million us dollars.
And five hundred million us dollars...
Was enough to buy three of them!
An Ya's gaze fell upon Zhou Xing, her face filled with disbelief.
She knew Mr. Zhou was wealthy!
But she hadn't expected that someone so young... would have a full five hundred million us dollars in his card!
What on earth did his family do?
Could they be printing money?
This had completely exceeded An Ya's understanding.
He wasn't just wealthy; he was a total super rich magnate!
She felt as if a thick veil of mystery shrouded Zhou Xing.
It made him impossible to see through.
Not just An Ya, even Zhang Yan, who was sitting next to Branch Manager Lin, was shocked upon hearing this figure.
She was also incredibly stunned.
However, out of professional etiquette, she didn't show any outward expression.
Branch Manager Lin had only mentioned that they were hosting a VIP client of China Merchants Bank today and that the client was very important to them.
But he hadn't mentioned the other party's detailed information.
She only just realized that this handsome young man before her held wealth enough to make any bank fall over itself to please him.
Zhang Yan looked at Zhou Xing with intense curiosity... Facing Branch Manager Lin's flattery, Zhou Xing remained indifferent.
He had long moved past the initial excitement of acquiring money; at this moment, he didn't feel much.
"Mr. Zhou, I believe you already know the purpose of my invitation today."
Branch Manager Lin smiled slightly and said, "Firstly, it's to thank you for your support and trust in China Merchants Bank."
"Secondly, I personally wanted to get to know an outstanding young talent like you, Mr. Zhou."
"And finally..."
Branch Manager Lin paused. "I would like to invite you, Mr. Zhou, to join China Merchants Bank and become a private VIP of our bank."
Zhou Xing nodded, signaling for him to continue.
"Our China Merchants Bank VIP clients are divided into Gold Cards for 50,000, Golden Sunflower for 500,000, Diamond for 5 million, Private Banking for 10 million, and Ultra-high-end Private Banking for 50 million."
Branch Manager Lin introduced, "With your assets, Mr. Zhou, you naturally belong to the Ultra-high-end Private Banking tier."
"As an Ultra-high-end Private Banking client, every individual is indispensable to our China Merchants Bank."
"As long as you join our Ultra-high-end Private Banking, China Merchants Bank will do its utmost to protect your rights and forge a supreme status for you. You and China Merchants Bank will achieve mutual success and progress together."
Zhou Xing tapped his finger lightly on the table and said expressionlessly, "To be honest, Branch Manager Lin, what you've mentioned doesn't hold much attraction for me."
Business is business.
When it came to official matters, there was no need to be polite with Branch Manager Lin.
The other party was representing the bank.
With his parents backing him, the status and position Zhou Xing held were not things a bank could provide.
Those ordinary privileges might seem like great honors to common people.
But if he wanted them... it was all too simple.
A quick word with his parents would be enough.
Branch Manager Lin seemed to have expected this and said calmly, "I know that with your status, Mr. Zhou, you naturally don't lack the privileged services a bank provides, nor do you think much of them."
"However, our bank provides customized private solutions for clients like you, Mr. Zhou."
"You can fully voice your demands, and we can discuss them together, striving to make every client feel unique and providing the most suitable service."
Branch Manager Lin continued, "Not only that, we will also integrate our bank's client resources to provide you with an exclusive communication platform."
"Client resources... China Merchants is only a private bank. If I chose one of the Big Four, their client resources would only be more substantial, wouldn't they?"
Zhou Xing gave a light laugh and finished the tea in his cup.
Seeing this, Zhang Yan immediately stood up to refill his tea.
An Ya sat nearby, feeling a bit embarrassed; she had ultimately lost her nerve.
Pouring tea should have been her job.
As a Flight Attendant, she didn't lack training in this area.
It was just that the content of the conversation between Zhou Xing and Branch Manager Lin was so shocking that she hadn't reacted in time.
"That is something you might not know, Mr. Zhou."
Branch Manager Lin shook his head and said with pride, "Our China Merchants Bank currently has the largest number of VIPs among all domestic banks, with 70,863 Private Banking clients."
"And nearly ten thousand Ultra-high-end Private Banking clients."
"As far as I know, this number is far ahead of any of the Big Four banks."
Zhou Xing's eyes flickered.
There was no doubt.
Connections and resources were what he wanted most.
In today's society... having only money was not enough.
Without connections and resources, it was almost impossible to move forward.
Having lived a second life and possessing the top-tier background and system.
He couldn't just live aimlessly; he had his own plans.
At this point, connections and resources played a decisive role.
"My university is in Shanghai, and I'll probably be staying in Shanghai for the next few years."
Zhou Xing didn't answer Branch Manager Lin's words but suddenly mentioned his university.
Branch Manager Lin's eyes brightened slightly, and he said with a smile, "You can rest assured about that, Mr. Zhou. I brought Zhang Yan here specifically to dispel any concerns you might have."
"She will be stationed at the Shanghai branch as your Private Secretary to resolve any issues you may have."
"Whenever you have a request, you can just contact her directly."
Zhang Yan also stood up at the right time and handed over her business card. "Mr. Zhou, if it's convenient, we can add each other as friends. If you have any problems, just find me; I will provide you with 24-hour service."
Zhou Xing didn't refuse; he took out his phone and opened his QR code.
He would be dealing with Zhang Yan for a long time to come.
"I've sent the friend request. Please accept it when you have the time."
Zhang Yan sat back down with a smile.
"Providing a Private Secretary is quite rare even among our bank's ultra-high-end clients. Only premium clients like you, Mr. Zhou, can enjoy such treatment."
Lin Yusheng explained.
Zhou Xing didn't speak. The two of them just looked at each other and shared a knowing smile.
They were both smart people; many things didn't need to be said out loud.
"Mr. Zhou, would you like to have a few drinks?"
Branch Manager Lin picked up his chopsticks, tasted a dish, and asked Zhou Xing, "I can have the Waiter bring a bottle of red wine, or perhaps you'd like to try some Maotai they've aged for many years?"
"No need."
Zhou Xing waved his hand and said, "My alcohol tolerance is average. I'd hate to lose my composure in front of the Bank Manager."
Drinking culture was a norm in China.
But Zhou Xing didn't need to rely on drinking to please others.
In all of China, there were very few people worth him trying to please.
Branch Manager Lin's gaze lingered on An Ya for a moment, and he understood instantly. He just smiled and said, "Then Mr. Zhou, please try the dishes here to see if they suit your palate. I'm not sure if you young people will like them."
"The flavors here are quite similar to those in Jiangcheng."
"Since they're close by, after all. Is Branch Manager Lin also from Jiangcheng?"
"Of course, born and raised in Jiangcheng."
"Then we're fellow townsmen."
"As fellow townsmen, let's have a toast with tea instead of wine, Mr. Zhou!"
"..."
The meal lasted for two hours.
Both guests and hosts were happy.
By the time they came out of Liangshe Night Banquet, it was nearly ten o'clock.
The excitement of Shanghai at night was just beginning.
Branch Manager Lin personally escorted Zhou Xing to the parking lot. Shaking his hand, he said with a face full of smiles, "This time was prepared a bit hastily. When you return to Jiangcheng, Mr. Zhou, I'll make another arrangement to ensure you taste the most authentic Jiangcheng cuisine."
Zhou Xing was also full of smiles. "Branch Manager Lin is too kind. We're fellow townsmen. When I return to Jiangcheng, I hope you won't find me too bothersome."
"Rest assured, my doors are always open for you, Mr. Zhou."
After a few moments of pleasantries...
Zhou Xing pressed his car key, opened the Lamborghini's door, and got in with An Ya.
"Then I'll be heading off first."
Zhou Xing rolled down the window and said to Branch Manager Lin and Zhang Yan.
Branch Manager Lin nodded, while Zhang Yan said prettily, "Goodbye, Mr. Zhou!"},{
The two of them stood where they were.
They watched as Zhou Xing's car drove further away, finally disappearing from their sight before they stopped... In the car.
An Ya was full of doubts.
Is this how rich people talk business?
One moment they were clearly talking about inviting Zhou Xing to become a VIP, and then they suddenly started chatting about family matters.
Did Zhou Xing agree or not... She felt a bit in the dark but was too embarrassed to ask.
After all, today she had acted like someone who had never seen the world.
As a Flight Attendant.
She was pursued by many people on a daily basis.
Because of her profession, she seemed somewhat unattainable in some people's eyes.
But in front of Zhou Xing, she actually felt a bit inferior.
"What are you dazed for? Message your colleagues. It's time to head out."
Zhou Xing said suddenly.
"Ah?"
An Ya didn't snap out of it for a moment.
"Didn't I promise your colleagues that I'd treat them to a night out? If we head over now, they should be about ready to leave."
Zhou Xing said indifferently.
Treating them to a night at a bar was nothing to Zhou Xing.
Most importantly, he also wanted to see for himself.
What a top-tier bar in Shanghai was actually like; he had never experienced it in his previous life.
"Oh, okay."
An Ya nodded, took out her phone, and was just about to send a message in her colleagues' group chat.
Then she looked up again and asked Zhou Xing blankly, "Which bar are we going to?"
"Let's go to TAXX."
Zhou Xing thought for a while and realized he wasn't very familiar with Shanghai's bars, but he had some impression of this one from his memories.
Because the celebrity Little Cheetah had shares in this place.
Many celebrities would go there to play.
The expensive prices combined with the celebrity effect made this bar quite famous.