"Mr. Su wants to rent an office in Jinmao Mansion?" Emma asked curiously.
"Mhm. I recently started an investnt company and happen to need office space. I ca over today to see if there’s anything suitable."
Emma thought for a mont, then suggested tentatively, "Why don’t we have Xiaoli go check for suitable places later? She’s very capable in this area."
Su Chen nodded. He knew Emma was paving the way for Secretary Li, wanting to use this as an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities.
Su Chen was all for it; after all, that had been his plan from the beginning.
He was already planning to have Secretary Li handle all the follow-up renovations and procurent.
’All I need to do is be the boss who gives the final approval!’
Secretary Li’s handover was remarkably efficient; she finished everything in less than half an hour!
"Mr. Su, President!" Secretary Li appeared at the door of Emma’s office, holding a cardboard box.
Su Chen beckoned her over. "Secretary Li, there’s sothing I need you to handle. It would be best if it could be settled today."
"Mr. Su, what might that be?"
Su Chen then repeated what he had told Emma earlier.
After listening, Secretary Li said with a confident expression, "Mr. Su, please rest assured. I guarantee I’ll get it done right!"
"Mhm. Go on, then. Call when you’ve confird things."
"Yes, Mr. Su!"
After Secretary Li left, Su Chen also said his goodbyes. After all, with him there, Emma couldn’t focus on her work.
After leaving, Su Chen found a random coffee shop near Jinmao Mansion.
He wasn’t sure if it was because of the few tis he’d had coffee on the Bund, but Su Chen found he was starting to like it lately.
BUZZZZ~
He had just begun to enjoy a mont of peace when the phone on the table started ringing.
A glance showed it was a call from Slicong. He reached out and picked up the phone.
"Well, well~ To what do I owe the pleasure, Eldest Young Master Wang? Have you finally erged from your love nest?" Su Chen teased.
Ever since the two of them had gone drinking last ti, they spoke much more casually with each other.
"What love nest? Wait, you’re back in Shanghai?"
Su Chen raised an eyebrow. ’Looks like Slicong is calling because he needs sothing.’
"I’ve been back for a while. I’m having coffee over at the IFC right now. What’s up? Need sothing?"
"Nothing major. There’s a luxury car show tomorrow, just calling to see if you’re interested in checking it out."
"A luxury car show?" Su Chen’s interest was piqued. He was already considering buying a more business-appropriate sedan, like a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley. ’I can’t just keep driving an Aston Martin all the ti, right!’
Su Chen’s lips curled into a sly grin. "Sure. Let’s go together tomorrow. You can co pick up."
"Pick you up? What the hell, are you treating like your chauffeur?!"
"Just say if you’re coming or not!" Su Chen said, as if he had Slicong completely wrapped around his finger.
"Fine, fine, fine! You’re the boss. I’ll be in the garage waiting for you at nine tomorrow morning!" Slicong said before imdiately hanging up, as if afraid that if they talked any longer, he’d want to go head-to-head with Su Chen right then and there.
Looking at the disconnected call, Su Chen laughed happily.
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"The 58th floor? Okay, I get it. I’m on my way!"
That was Secretary Li on the phone. She said she and the Jinmao Mansion property managent had looked at several comrcial floors and had finally found a good one. The only issue was that it was a bit large—a full 1,500 square ters, and already renovated. She had called specifically to ask for his instructions.
Soon, Su Chen took the elevator to the 58th floor. As soon as he stepped out, he saw Secretary Li and a middle-aged man standing a short distance away.
"Mr. Su!" Seeing Su Chen erge from the elevator, Secretary Li quickly walked over to greet him.
Su Chen nodded and turned his gaze to the middle-aged man.
"Hello, Mr. Su. I am Chen Ming, the property manager for Jinmao Mansion!" Chen Ming said very respectfully.
As the property manager of Jinmao Mansion, he wielded considerable power. He had the final say on rent, making him an honored guest for many companies.
The rent at Jinmao Mansion was calculated by the day. A reduction of just two yuan per square ter would save three thousand yuan a day on a 1,500-square-ter space. That’s ninety thousand a month, and 1.08 million a year!
A simple word from the property manager could save a company over a million in extra expenses a year.
"Manager Chen, sorry to trouble you and make you co in person!" Su Chen said with a smile, extending his right hand.
Seeing this, Chen Ming quickly clasped Su Chen’s hand with both of his. "No trouble, no trouble at all! It is my pleasure to be of service to Mr. Su!"
Chen Ming didn’t know Su Chen’s background, but he knew Secretary Li’s very well. As the secretary to the president of the Louis Vuitton Group’s Shanghai headquarters, her identity alone demanded his careful handling.
’If my service isn’t up to par and she whispers sothing bad about in the president’s ear, I’ll face dire consequences. Sigh, who can bla them? The Louis Vuitton Group is just that powerful!’
’For soone to be treated so respectfully by *her*... his background must be extraordinary.’
"Let’s go see the office first."
"Mr. Su, this way, please!" Chen Ming said, bowing slightly and making a welcoming gesture with his right hand.
If any other bosses who were renting office space saw this, they would definitely shout, "Holy shit!"
A single floor in Jinmao Mansion is about 2,700 square ters. This particular floor was divided in two: one 1,200-square-ter unit and one 1,500-square-ter unit.
The smaller unit had already been leased out to a company specializing in foreign trade and exports.
The entire space was already renovated and fully equipped with desks and chairs, ready for imdiate move-in.
The office was generally divided into four zones: a general work area, an executive area, a lounge area, and a fitness area.
After a tour, Su Chen was quite satisfied—especially with the boss’s office, which overlooked all of Lujiazui and the Huangpu River.
"Manager Chen, what’s the rent for this place?"
"Mr. Su, the standard rent in Jinmao Mansion is 12 yuan per day per square ter. But if you’re the one renting, Mr. Su, it’ll only be 9 yuan per day per square ter!" Chen Ming glanced at Secretary Li, gritted his teeth, and directly offered the lowest possible price.
Hearing this, Su Chen looked at Chen Ming, then at Secretary Li. He now understood why Emma had offered to have Secretary Li look at the office space. ’So Emma had thought of this from the very beginning.’
’She’s using the Louis Vuitton Group’s reputation to pressure the Jinmao Mansion’s property managent and get a reduced rent.’
’As expected of soone who could beco the President of Louis Vuitton Greater China. Her foresight is truly on another level.’
Su Chen couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. ’It really is good to have connections and power!’
"Alright, no problem. Let’s sign the contract."
He followed Manager Chen to the property managent office, where the signing process was also quite simple.
Su Chen signed a three-year contract directly, with the rent to be paid annually. In accordance with the building’s regulations, Chen Ming also threw in an extra three months rent-free.
The annual rent alone cost Su Chen nearly five million, making him marvel at just how profitable leasing out office buildings really was.
After finishing all this, Su Chen handed over the company matters to Secretary Li, telling her to oversee so minor renovations and purchase so office supplies.
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