"Director Lin is interested in that piece of land, isn’t he?"
Ji Qingyan asked with a smile.
"The store needs to expand, and several others are vying for that land. I need to find out so details."
Ji Qingyan nodded, noticing it’s only a bit past six in the evening.
"I’ll make a call to soone in the company."
Ji Qingyan picked up her phone and dialed her secretary.
She spoke about the relevant matters for several minutes before hanging up.
"The company did have so thoughts on it, but ultimately decided it wasn’t suitable and gave up," Ji Qingyan said:
"So so information can be easily accessed."
"No rush, we still have so ti," Lin Yi said, picking up a slice of beef.
"Even if there’s not much ti, it’s no big deal," Ji Qingyan said with a smile:
"With Director Lin’s capabilities, what’s a re piece of land, surely he can handle it."
"Director Lin has to be low-key, can’t be too flashy."
"Director Lin has really matured. He used to be so wild."
"Was young back then," Lin Yi said with a smile:
"Now, those who secretly want to ss with probably line up from Zhong Hai to Jing City."
"That’s why people say, in first-tier cities, the happiest state is having twenty million in savings," Ji Qingyan said:
"The interest is enough to live on, and then you don’t have much to worry about—you can live pretty freely."
"But once you reach this point, it’s tough to make a clean break; you’re involved in many things."
"I understand what you an," Ji Qingyan said:
"I just don’t want you to have too much pressure. I’ve saved up money, even if we lose everything, we can still live well."
"If it really ca to that, I’d be living under President Ji’s rcy."
"Exactly."
Ji Qingyan earnestly patted Lin Yi’s shoulder, "So from now on, you need to behave well."
"Alright, I will surely serve President Ji clearly."
"Get serious, be proper."
The two chatted while eating and later took Little Nuonuo out for a walk.
anwhile, Ji Qingyan’s secretary called and sent over so docunts.
"After bankruptcy and liquidation, a judicial auction was conducted a few days ago. Yongli Real Estate bought it."
"Did they say what they plan to do with the land?"
"Not yet, but I’ve heard many people are in contact about it. After all, it’s near the wealthy district; the location is good."
"So does that an it might be rented out, right?"
"It seems likely, otherwise there wouldn’t be so many people eyeing that spot."
Ji Qingyan said:
"But I’m not familiar with your industry. Chaoyang Group has a piece of land on Anming West Road, not smaller than this one, which can be used directly."
"We already have a store there; opening another isn’t suitable."
"Then I won’t bother with the rest," Ji Qingyan said with a smile:
"Such a small matter for our Director Lin surely won’t be challenging."
"Thanks for your support, President Ji."
After discussing the land issue, the two took the child out to play for a while and then returned.
Early the next morning, Lin Yi had just arrived at the store when Chen Lin called him to the office.
"You’re so opportunistic. Without a dinner party, you don’t even wear black stockings. How will those tycoons notice you?"
"Don’t talk nonsense," Chen Lin said:
"After all, she’s a vice president from headquarters, and you give her no respect."
"She seems a bit odd," Lin Yi shrugged and said:
"I still think Director Wang is nice."
"They say n and won working together isn’t tiring. Chairman Xu isn’t bad-looking, why’s your impression of her so poor?"
"Maybe the first impression wasn’t great, so it left a bad taste," Lin Yi said:
"Look how much fun I’m having with Director Wang."
"Aren’t you afraid she’ll make things difficult for you?"
"If she really had the ability, I probably wouldn’t have to co to work today," Lin Yi leaned back in the chair, casually saying:
"Even Zhang Ying couldn’t do anything to before, so she definitely can’t."
Chen Lin rubbed her forehead, feeling that Lin Yi was truly bold and fearless.
"Actually, Chairman Xu is nice. She heard a lot about you at headquarters and wanted to co over but didn’t expect such a cold reception."
"I’m not familiar with her; why should I give her face?"
"Alright, let’s not talk about this," Chen Lin said:
"Yesterday, the two of us dined and discussed a lot about that piece of land. The company’s budget is 2.1 million a year. Whether it can be rented is still unknown."
Lin Yi rubbed his chin; the price is neither cheap nor expensive.
It’s at a pretty reasonable spot.
If there are no competitors, acquiring it at this price is possible.
But if there are competitors, the situation becos unpredictable, and there will definitely be a premium.
"When do you plan to start dealing with this?"
"Chairman Xu has already started talking about it, and we should probably hear back by afternoon."
"Does she have connections around here?"
"From the way she talks, it seems she knows so people, but what kind of people specifically, I didn’t ask in detail."
Lin Yi nodded. If there are connections, it’s easier to handle.
But the actual situation still depends on the outco.
Knock, knock, knock—
The office door was knocked, and Chen Lin’s secretary walked in.
"President Chen, I saw Chairman Xu from headquarters is back."
"Hmm? Already back so soon?"
"I saw her getting out of the car, and she’s about to enter the store, but her expression doesn’t look good."
"I’ll go and check."
Chen Lin gave Lin Yi a look, and the two left the office together.
They saw Xu Chen coming up the stairs.
Just as the secretary said, her expression was indeed not great.
"Chairman Xu, weren’t you discussing that piece of land? Why are you back so early?"
"They didn’t even give a chance to et," Xu Chen said:
"It’s likely they’ve already settled on a buyer and have no interest in eting anyone else."
"Settled on a buyer..."
Chen Lin’s expression showed so regret, "Any idea who it was signed over to?"
"Wan Jia Supermarket, sold to them," Xu Chen said:
"They’re part of CITIC Group, but they’ve already leased the land."
Hearing the words CITIC Group, Chen Lin instantly felt at ease.
It’s a state-owned enterprise; if they make a move, there’s no qualification for competition.
On the other side, Lin Yi was also a bit surprised, not expecting the land to be snatched up by his mother-in-law.
If that’s the case, the matter becos much simpler.
"Then there’s nothing we can do," Chen Lin said resignedly:
"We’ll need to look for other places now."
Xu Chen nodded, "I’ll stay here for a few days, trying to finalize this matter quickly."
"Understood."
With a reply, Chen Lin glanced at Lin Yi.
"You should pay attention to this matter too."
"It’s just that piece of land; other places aren’t suitable," Lin Yi said.
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