No company.

No brand.

In an instant, Pang Jun felt like flipping the table!

"Bro, did you come all the way here just to mess with me? This feels a bit too much, doesn't it?"

However, Ye Chen simply smiled faintly and said, "If we have money, companies and brands are no problem, right?"

"Hmm?"

Pang Jun was momentarily stunned.

"We can establish a company and brand anytime. I'll invest, and you handle the R&D and production. What do you say?" Ye Chen asked.

"Are you serious?" Pang Jun looked doubtful.

All this because of the idea for his 'Flawless Cream'? He wanted to start a company and brand just for this?

This... Even if it were a father-son relationship, it wouldn't go this far, right?

"Yes!" Ye Chen nodded earnestly.

"But how much are you planning to invest?" Pang Jun struggled to comprehend.

"As much as you need," Ye Chen replied casually.

"Setting up an R&D lab and a production line would cost at least tens of millions. Are you sure?" Pang Jun frowned.

The more he listened, the less believable it sounded.

Strangers who had just met, with no prior relationship, and Ye Chen wanted to throw money at him? Who would believe that?

"I'll give you 200 million! Use part of it to build a lab and the rest to acquire a factory. Once the product is developed, we can handle production in-house. What do you think?" Ye Chen said calmly.

Clang!

Pang Jun nearly fell off his chair.

At the same time—

Pfft!

A couple sitting nearby couldn't help but chuckle.

They weren't laughing at Pang Jun's near-fall.

They were laughing at Ye Chen's apparent bluff.

Judging by their conversation, these two had probably just met.

And now, someone was claiming they'd invest 200 million—while chatting in a McDonald's?

"Sorry, I can't hold it in..."

Hearing the laughter, Ye Chen and Pang Jun turned their heads simultaneously.

The man quickly stifled his laugh and waved awkwardly.

"Uh, carry on... don't mind me!"

His female companion, worried about causing trouble, tugged him away hurriedly.

Once they left, Pang Jun stared at Ye Chen, his face twitching.

"Are you bluffing me?"

"Do you think I need to bluff you?" Ye Chen smiled indifferently, seemingly unbothered by the interruption.

"Two hundred million. Do you know what that even means? We've only just met. I only just learned your name. Now you're telling me you'll invest 200 million? Isn't that bluffing? Even if it's real, aren't you afraid I'll take the money and run? Why would you trust me? Heck, even if you were my dad, this wouldn't make sense!" Pang Jun swallowed hard, utterly baffled.

"Refusing a million-a-year salary, risking being blacklisted by the industry, all for the sake of creating a groundbreaking product—why would I worry about you? Sure, you may be what others call a madman, but I like madmen because they're often geniuses!"

"Other companies might not trust you, but I do. I believe you can create this 'Flawless Cream.' And if it becomes a reality, the revenue it generates will be unimaginable. So why wouldn't I bet on you?" Ye Chen said, his tone calm yet full of conviction.

Pang Jun's eyes grew misty. This level of trust and recognition was beyond moving—it was indescribable.

Even so, Pang Jun brought himself back to reality.

"How can I believe you're not joking? Just because of that G-Class you drove?" he asked.

"You want me to prove I can invest 200 million?" Ye Chen smiled.

Pang Jun nodded.

Ye Chen pulled out his phone, opened his banking app, and pushed the screen across the table.

Balance: 461,501,360.89.

Pang Jun's jaw dropped.

"You're serious? You're really willing to invest in me?"

"Start assembling your lab team. Also, scout for factories in Jiangzhou that are up for acquisition," Ye Chen instructed, retrieving his phone.

"Acquiring a factory already? Isn't that premature? R&D isn't a quick process," Pang Jun protested, beginning to think Ye Chen might just be a rich fool.

Creating a revolutionary product like the Flawless Cream couldn't be done overnight. Even with a clear direction and a 90% chance of success, it required time and rigorous testing to obtain production approvals.

What Pang Jun didn't know was that Ye Chen already had the process and formula from his previous life. He just needed Pang Jun to refine it with professional expertise.

But Ye Chen wouldn't share this. He didn't want to risk dampening Pang Jun's fiery ambition—something that had driven him to create world-class beauty products in Ye Chen's past life.

For now, Ye Chen would guide him subtly and accelerate progress when necessary.

"Call it a hunch. I think you'll surprise me soon. Consider it preparing in advance," Ye Chen said, smiling.

"Fine. I'll reach out to some contacts about acquiring a factory. It shouldn't be too hard to find a small-scale one," Pang Jun replied.

"Good. The factory doesn't need to be huge, but it must have modern equipment and production lines," Ye Chen clarified.

"Got it! Also, I'll need money to hire a team for the lab," Pang Jun said.

"Send me your bank details. I'll transfer 30 million for recruitment and initial R&D expenses," Ye Chen offered without hesitation.

Pang Jun was stunned. "Are you sure? Aren't you afraid I'll blow it or run off?"

"Doubt breeds hesitation. I've already decided to trust you. If you run, I'll just consider it a lesson learned," Ye Chen said with a smile.

Pang Jun stared at him for a long moment before muttering, "Thank you."

"Thank me? No, it's I who should thank you." Ye Chen sighed, lost in memories of their past life.

Later, after bidding Pang Jun farewell at McDonald's, Ye Chen received a text with bank details.

This guy's even more eager than I am, Ye Chen thought, chuckling as he wired 30 million to Pang Jun's account.

By afternoon, Ye Chen picked up his daughter from preschool and his wife from work. Their laughter filled the car.

Then his phone rang.

"Hello, Jing Shan?"

"Hey, Ye Ge! Remember my classmate Zhao Jiwei?" Zhang Jingshan's cheerful voice boomed through the line, completely ignoring the trouble he'd caused earlier.