Chapter 32: 32
Qiu Yifan was extremely impressed by the courage and vision of this young lady . In Country M, there were numerous investment companies on Wall Street alone . They were just like money-printing machines . The amount transacted in one business day was as huge as 20 billion dollars .
In recent years, interest in investment and trading within Country Z was also rising . However, trades were mostly handled by investment companies acting as middlemen . They transacted most of these funds to international markets, causing an increasing outflow of clients’ funds .
When Wen Xinya suggested starting an investment company it wasn’t on impulse . She had done her research on Ouyang Feng’s background and knew that he was a financial genius who graduated from the Royal University from the United Kingdom . From internship to completing his doctorate studies, he had done it within three years . After returning to his home country, he started an investment firm with his friends and the firm became successful within two years . Unfortunately, he was jailed because of his company’s involvement in money-laundering activities and was just released from jail recently .
It wasn’t difficult for Wen Xinya to come up with the idea of starting an investment company when she knew she had the support of a financial genius .
She was confident they could be very successful with the company .
She must have possessed extraordinary courage, vision and planning to be able to display such decisiveness .
As a professional lawyer employed personally by Wen Xinya, Qiu Yifan felt obliged to provide her with the best legal advice within his responsibilities . “Missus Wen, you have an official document of a will at the Chaofan Lawyer Corporation awaiting your acknowledgment and acceptance . ”
Wen Xinya was confused . “What document is that?”
“Your Mother, Madam Mo Yunyao, drafted a will on the Year 1995 December 24th, appointing Chaofan Lawyer Corporation to be in charge of it . In the will she stated that you will inherit all her assets, including savings, real estate, stocks, and shares . However, you will not be able to access them until you reach 18-years-old,” Qiu Yifan explained .
Wen Xinya gasped . Year 1995 December 24th, it was when Mother was about seven months pregnant . She drafted the will a few months before delivery . Could it be because Granny died of dystocia, therefore she…
Wen Xinya became emotional . December 24th, it was Christmas Eve . Mother choosing to draft her will on this day seemed like she hoped to give Wen Xinya her good blessings .
“Is Xia Ruya aware of the existence of this will?” Wen Xinya asked .
Qiu Yifan replied, “She isn’t aware of it . Chaofan Lawyer Corporation will keep the will confidential until there’s a DNA test result proving the heir’s identity . ”
Wen Xinya immediately understood the situation . When Xia Ruya returned to the Wen Family, she did not carry out any DNA test . Therefore, Chaofan Lawyer Corporation didn’t have any records of her test result and hence wouldn’t reveal to her about the will’s existence . “In that case, how can I access the funds?”
This child was intelligent . She did not ask whether she could access the funds . Instead, she skipped this question and directly asked what were the options she had to access the funds . She could sense Qiu Yifan’s hint that there were certain ways for her to access these funds . He replied, covering up with a cough, “Though according to the will you cannot access the money now, there are some loopholes . You can mortgage the real estate and stocks to the bank for a loan . The paperwork will be a bit of a hassle, but that shouldn’t be a big problem . Cough !”
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Wen Xinya thanked him with her eyes wide open . “Thank you for your assistance, Attorney Qiu . ” She realized what it meant by “never judge a book by its cover . ” The stern-looking Attorney Qiu was teaching her how to make use of the loopholes of the law .
Qiu Yifan adjusted his drooping spectacles . “This will was done 15 years ago . We’ll need to re-evaluate the value of the assets, thus it might take a while,” he said .
Wen Xinya acknowledged . “What can I do to help?”
“I’ll need a copy of a complete business proposal . It’ll be useful when getting a loan from the bank . Nothing else apart from that . If there is, I’ll let you know again,” said Qiu Yifan .
Wen Xinya smiled . “I will get it done soon . ”
Qiu Yifan’s support gave her even more confidence . She thought of how successful Ouyang Feng’s investment company was in her previous life . It was a globally known company and a pioneer of its kind in the trading industry . It also had access to political resources and was managing up to 15 billion US Dollars, thus becoming one of the top 10 investment companies in the world .
Qiu Yifan stood up and bid farewell . “If there’s nothing else, I would like to make a move and start working on the matters we’ve discussed earlier . ”
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Wen Xinya stood up too . “Attorney Qiu, let me accompany you to the door . ”
After sending Qiu Yifan away, Wen Xinya returned to her seat . She told Ouyang Feng, “I am not familiar with investments or trading . As for the proposal which Attorney Qiu mentioned earlier, I’ll leave that to you . And because I am not 18 yet, we shall name you as the Director of the company . We’ll amend that when I’ve reached the legal age of 18 . ”
Her unwavering trust in him made him feel appreciated, but also pressured at the same time . “Xinya, there’s no rush in building the company . You’re aware that I have a criminal record and was recently released from jail . A person’s character is an extremely important factor in the investment career . I’m afraid I might cause you to lose money . ”
When Ouyang Feng was just released from jail, and his relatives and friends had severed ties with him . Whenever someone heard about his criminal record, they immediately looked at him differently . He just wasn’t confident in managing a large organization .
Wen Xinya shook her head . “No . I have a clear vision and know what I want to achieve . I will not be affected by such unrealistic concerns . I’m sure you are well aware of my situation . An investment firm is just a stepping stone for me to accumulate my assets . Most importantly, we will do whatever it takes to succeed . ”
Ouyang Feng was amazed by her ambition . “But…”
Wen Xinya stared straight into his eyes . “Is my pace too fast that it makes you feel I am too goal-oriented?”
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Ouyang Feng nodded . “That is how I feel . ”
Wen Xinya laughed . “That is the difference between you and me . You came from a lower-income family and had to prove yourself by putting in hard work to create an extraordinary life . From now onwards, you will also move towards success with your effort . As for me, I am the Missus Wen from the Wen Family . Right from the moment I returned to the Wen Family, my starting point reached an unimaginable height . I shall make good use of my new starting point to strategize my future and career . ”
Ouyang Feng smiled bitterly . She was right . He shouldn’t judge her based on his own experience . “Ok, I understand . ”
Wen Xinya pushed herself up with both arms on the tea table, leaned towards Ouyang Feng and looked firmly into his eyes . “I want to hear from you, do you have the confidence?”
Her eyes were gleaming like a clear crystal, filled with confidence and determination . He couldn’t avoid her eye-contact . “Yes!” he replied .
Wen Xinya’s lips raised slowly in a smile, like snow melting in the spring . And it turned into a warm smile as beautiful as a spring blossomed flower . “I knew it . I have put my trust in the right person . You only need to focus on moving towards our goal and leave all other matters to me . There’s nothing else you need to worry about except achieving success . ”
Her warm smile and passion were contagious, and he could feel the enthusiasm from within his body . He nodded firmly and said, “Great!”
Wen Xinya lightly patted on his shoulder . “We will definitely succeed . ”