Capital City has the most high-end clubs and private venues in the country.
Some exclusive clubs have strict regulations and exorbitant membership fees, forming a special little circle.
When Lu Chen worked at Daylily, he had heard many rumors about clubs, some of which were quite bizarre.
In the eyes of ordinary people, these places are exceptionally mysterious.
The private club that Li Mushi brought Lu Chen to is called the Borui Club, located near the CBD of the Second Ring Road, close to a park yet quiet.
The exterior of the building is constructed with steel frames and glass, featuring an alternative and modern aura.
It wasn't even dark yet, but the parking lot outside Borui Club was already filled with various luxury cars. There were so many that it could easily host a luxury car exhibition.
When Lu Chen got out of the car, he saw several security personnel in black uniforms, wearing sunglasses and headsets. Li Mushi was clearly a regular here; she led Lu Chen straight inside without showing any identification, and the security personnel and waitstaff greeted her respectfully.
One must say, this kind of aristocratic atmosphere was quite impressive.
Lu Chen felt a mix of curiosity and novelty, but he couldn't say he envied it; everyone has their own path, and he had his own pride.
The decor inside the club was unexpectedly not ostentatious but presented a deep and restrained design style, devoid of any nouveau riche aura, making it quite special.
Li Mushi said to Lu Chen, "Let's discuss business first, then we can eat, okay?"
Although it was phrased as a question, her tone carried a strong sense of decisiveness.
Lu Chen nodded without batting an eyelid, saying, "As you wish, Sister Mushi."
Li Mushi glanced at him and smiled, "If you really listen to me, that would be great."
Her words had a hint of ambiguity.
Lu Chen smiled faintly, but a sense of caution arose in his heart. It was clear that this young lady from the Li family had brought him here for a specific reason, and it probably wasn't anything good! But he wasn't afraid.
Following Li Mushi, the two took the elevator to the third floor of the club.
Upon entering the third floor and turning right, they found a large space with three arenas distributed on the left, right, and center.
There were also numerous fitness equipment, and large mirrors lined the walls on both sides. In front was a long row of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, through which one could see the bustling scenery of the central business district in the distance.
The black ceiling was densely packed with lights, and bright illumination lit up the entire space, where dozens of men and women were exercising. People were practicing in the three arenas, creating a lively scene.
"Big Sister!" "Sister Mushi!" Upon seeing Li Mushi, many people came over to greet her, casting curious and scrutinizing glances at Lu Chen.
Li Mushi responded to each one with a smile, giving the impression that she was the queen of this place. She was surveying her territory!
The two sat down at a resting area by the window, and a waiter brought them tea.
Li Mushi personally poured a cup of tea for Lu Chen and said, "Let's discuss business first. A venture capital firm is very interested in our crowdfunding platform and wants to acquire a portion of the shares, at least 25%!"
Lu Chen's spirits lifted immediately: "What's their offer?"
To be honest, he started the crowdfunding platform not only to facilitate his album release but also to make some quick money. Having a venture capital firm willing to hold shares was undoubtedly a good thing!
Li Mushi said, "They value the crowdfunding platform at 20 Million."
'20 Million?' Lu Chen frowned, this valuation was a bit low.
If Lu Chen were to run it alone, he would sell it without hesitation if someone offered 20 Million. But now that the crowdfunding platform had the Li family as shareholders and had obtained copyright protection, its value had naturally increased.
Most importantly, the crowdfunding platform had already completed its first project, which was very successful.
This internet business model was undoubtedly viable and had great potential. The future looked promising!
Li Mushi observed his expression and said, "This valuation is definitely low. To be frank, I'm very optimistic about the crowdfunding platform. If you're willing, I can acquire 41% of your shares at a valuation of 50 Million!"
Lu Chen's heart skipped a beat! A valuation of 50 Million means 41% of the shares would be worth 20.5 Million!
Li Mushi's offer was undoubtedly sincere; after all, the crowdfunding platform had only been established for a short two months, and the Li family had contributed significantly. Lu Chen had only provided an idea.
Exchanging an idea for over 20 million in today's era was a miracle of the internet!
However, Lu Chen wasn't dazed by this sudden windfall; he calmly asked, "Why not acquire all of it? Leave me with 10%?"
Li Mushi smiled, "At least for now, the crowdfunding platform really needs your presence, especially for projects related to the entertainment industry. You can play a significant role."
The first project of the crowdfunding platform, which was Lu Chen's debut album, was entirely completed through his fans, proving Lu Chen's influence while also setting a good example in the entertainment industry.
The crowdfunding platform had already received inquiries from several entertainment management companies.
Moreover, doing crowdfunding projects in the entertainment industry had promotional effects that other commercial projects couldn't compare to!
Lu Chen smiled and said, "In that case, I agree to your offer, but the 10% shares I hold must be converted into non-dilutable founder shares!"
When he originally collaborated with the Li family, he had promised to transfer most of the shares in the future. But Lu Chen still wanted to protect his own interests.
Non-dilutable founder shares mean that no matter how large the company expands in the future or how much the investment increases, his 10% shares would remain fixed! Li Mushi was taken aback.
She had originally thought she could easily sway Lu Chen with 20 Million, but she hadn't expected him to propose such a condition. His earlier question had clearly been rhetorical.
She realized she had underestimated Lu Chen. 10% of non-dilutable founder shares were neither too much nor too little!
But Li Mushi wasn't one to easily concede; she pondered for a moment and said, "Let me think about it. Let's put this business matter aside for now and talk about personal matters."
Lu Chen asked without batting an eyelid, "Is it about Chen Qian?"
Li Mushi fixed her gaze on him, her eyes sharp: "Exactly, what did you do to her last night?"
Lu Chen was at a loss for words: "What could I possibly do to her?"
He recounted the events of the previous night when he took Chen Qian out, hoping to reassure Li Mushi or the Li family.
After listening, Li Mushi's expression softened considerably. However, she wasn't about to let Lu Chen off the hook easily, stating firmly, "Who told you to meddle? She's my sister, and you can't just bully her!"
Lu Chen was surprised because, in his impression, Li Mushi wasn't the type to be unreasonable. He asked, "What do you want then?"
Without hesitation, Li Mushi pointed to the arena in front of them and said, "It's simple. If you can defeat me up there, then this matter will be settled, and I'll agree to your share acquisition terms!"
"And if you lose…" The corner of her mouth curled into a sly smile, "Then you'll have to apologize to Qian Qian and make her happy!"
Lu Chen felt a bit lost in Li Mushi's line of thought: "You mean you want to fight me?"
Li Mushi nodded, "That's right. Qian Qian learned judo self-defense from me, and she said she's not your match."
This woman!
Lu Chen saw the excitement flickering in her eyes, revealing her competitive spirit.
She was serious about this!
Lu Chen shook his head and frankly said, "You're not my opponent, and I don't fight women."
Li Mushi scoffed, "How will you know if you don't try? Don't treat me like a woman!"
She thought Lu Chen was being boastful.
Lu Chen stared at Li Mushi blankly before suddenly laughing, "If that's the case, then you have to agree to one condition, and I'll fight you."
Li Mushi eagerly asked, "What condition?"
Lu Chen replied calmly, "It's simple. If you lose, you can't harass my sister anymore."
Li Mushi was a lesbian, commonly referred to as a "lala." Lu Chen hadn't known this at first, but later Lu Xi had mentioned it a few times, saying that Li Mushi acted strangely around her.
Lu Chen sensed something was off and asked Li Mubai, who was vague about it.
But Lu Chen had figured it out.
He didn't discriminate against lesbians, and Li Mushi hadn't done anything inappropriate, but he still hoped his sister wouldn't be troubled by it.
Li Mushi was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. She looked at Lu Chen with a playful glint in her eyes and said, "Actually, I quite like your sister. Since you've asked, I'll give you this favor, but only if you defeat me."
"Then let's do it!" Lu Chen stood up calmly, saying, "The sooner we settle this, the better."
His confidence and composure made Li Mushi furrow her brows slightly. But she didn't take it to heart because she didn't believe she would lose to Lu Chen.
"Change your clothes!" The club had complete facilities, and soon someone brought Lu Chen a fitted new martial arts uniform.
After changing, Lu Chen stepped onto the central arena. Li Mushi was already waiting for him there.
Lu Chen wore a black martial arts uniform, while she donned a white fitted outfit that accentuated her athletic and alluring figure, especially her long legs, which were captivating and exuded strength and beauty.
As the two entered the arena, people gathered around to watch the excitement.
Among them were both men and women, all relatively young, with well-toned bodies clearly indicating they had undergone extensive training, many of them showcasing impressive muscles, undoubtedly not just ordinary fitness enthusiasts.
The duel between Lu Chen and Li Mushi attracted everyone's attention!
(End of chapter)
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