Soon enough,
the dishes were all served.
It must be said that on the level of ’local delicacies,’ the taste here was indeed impressive, but the quality of ingredients limited its potential; the flavor couldn’t break through. However, it wasn’t bad and could pass as a ’special dish.’
"Little Tang, the taste doesn’t co close to your seafood," Chai Ren said, eating with diminished enthusiasm.
He had tasted that kind of seafood just last night.
The strong contrast hadn’t faded in such a short ti, but for Bao Kaiyu and the others who last ate it over a month ago, the mory of their taste buds had dissipated, they only rembered the seafood was delicious.
"It’s alright, it’s just that they used too many seasonings and didn’t preserve enough of the seafood’s natural flavor. It feels like a typical Chinese stir-fry," Tang Qing comnted. The taste was stimulating, sour, and spicy.
But stir-fried seafood like Sichuan diced chicken with chili wasn’t exactly to Tang Qing’s liking, despite its stimulating flavor.
"Indeed,"
Chai Ren nodded in agreent.
Then he started eating heartily, unable to help himself—the spiciness was so strong it was irresistible, the intense heat bringing an exhilarating experience that could captivate anyone.
"Chai Shaoye, Little Tang, for the Real Estate Company’s capital injection, we’ve done the calculations, each party needs to co up with six hundred million RMB to start operating our first comrcial real estate project. Do you have any concerns?" Bao Kaiyu asked halfway through the al.
"No problem," Chai Ren shook his head. Six hundred million RMB was sothing he could co up with at any ti.
Bao Kaiyu then looked at Tang Qing. Six hundred million RMB wasn’t just needed for the project, but it was also the limit for him and Zhai Zhihua. They would have to involve inter-company borrowing and banking mortgages to raise the funds.
Because the first project was planned on such a large scale, they needed substantial capital to get it off the ground.
"I don’t have a problem either. The funds can be made available anyti," Tang Qing also nodded.
Now, no one was surprised by Tang Qing’s financial prowess. It wasn’t an issue for him to co up with that kind of money.
"Chai Shaoye, it’s your turn to take action. That piece of land is crucial for the future of our Real Estate Company. Whether we can make a big splash depends on you," Bao Kaiyu said with a smile.
"I’m still working on it, but there shouldn’t be any major issues," Chai Ren was still in charge of obtaining the land. This ti, it was a location within the Second Ring, forrly a governnt ministry’s office site. They had relocated, leaving behind a large space.
There were many covetous eyes.
Yet, only a group like theirs had the capability to take on such an asset. This ti it was a little tricky because the property was listed under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the agency tasked with overseeing all central enterprises across the nation.
To buy sothing from them
was indeed a challenge.
Fortunately, the Commission also planned to sell the land; otherwise, if they had already allocated it for other uses, Chai Ren wouldn’t dare get involved with such a parcel. Even if he managed to obtain it, there would be suspicions of encroaching on state-owned assets.
That was a burden Chai Ren wouldn’t risk carrying, to avoid potential pitfalls.
"That’s good to hear; I’ll be waiting for the good news," Bao Kaiyu said. He knew that many influential people were interested in that land, but in the end, Bao Kaiyu couldn’t really get involved.
It wasn’t due to family strength but rather many people knew about Chai Ren’s shares in the Real Estate Company.
They also knew it was a joint venture.
If they were to show respect, they would.
There was no need for the Bao Family or the Zhai Family to step in; Chai Ren’s involvent was sufficient.
After lunch,
they left the town.
And returned to Sanya City.
Naturally, one would eat seafood and go to the beach when here.
But they weren’t interested in such things. On the big weekend, the beach would be crowded with people, likely much like the restaurant in the small town, so they preferred not to join in the bustle. Instead, they went back to Sanya and rented a yacht to drift about at sea.
Tang Qing covered the expenses for this outing.
There was no helping it.
Who else looks to be the wealthiest here if not Tang Qing.
...
Monday.
Shanghai Stock Market.
Nine o’clock in the morning.
Inside a large hotel banquet hall.
The Cot Film and Television Cultural dia Group held an inauguration ceremony.
This ti, not only were Shanghai city leaders invited but also so peer companies, a common practice. It’s better to have fun as a group than alone. If only the city leaders ca, it would be rather awkward.
In addition.
Journalists from TV stations in Shanghai were also present.
However, they were instructed not to capture Tang Qing in their footage. They didn’t find this request to be inappropriate since they weren’t entertainnt reporters. The news the was focused on the leaders; others were irrelevant.
This was the first ti Tang Qing t Shen Yi’s father, Shen Wen.
A scholarly figure, neither fat nor thin, but rather slightly emaciated. He didn’t have gold twinkling in his eyes but carried an air of authority. Tang Qing had also investigated Shen Wen’s background; undoubtedly a good official, which explained why Shen Yi had previously been so "miserable".
Seeing his own dad.
Shen Yi timidly moved to the background, not daring to approach.
"Uncle Shen, welco! This is our Chairman Tang." Chai Ren greeted Shen Wen enthusiastically.
Shen Wen, of course, knew that Chai Ren was there to show support, seemingly even swayed by so sort of gift from Tang Qing. It was a helpless situation – these kids didn’t fear them.
"Chairman Chai, welco to Shanghai. Chairman Tang, congratulations. This is our mayor, Luo Pei, Mayor Luo." Shen Wen promptly introduced the accompanying Luo Pei, who recognized Chai Ren.
But how should I put it?
They weren’t exactly on the sa wavelength.
There seed to be a slight grudge, though not with Luo Pei himself but with his son.
"Mayor Luo, nice to et you," Chai Ren greeted casually.
Luo Pei was also at a loss,
but did not get angry. The disputes of the younger generation often related to their elders, and at tis, it’s hard to say who was right or wrong – rely trifles from their older perspective.
"Chairman Chai, that’s not very hospitable!" Luo Pei said with a smile.
The corners of Chai Ren’s mouth curled into a chuckle.
He wasn’t targeting Luo Pei or harboring real dissatisfaction, it was just... a habit.
Seeing their big BOSS disregarded by such a young man, several departnt heads following Luo Pei were sweating bullets. This company seed to have quite a significant background.
"Leaders, please co in." Sensing the awkwardness of the situation, Tang Qing took Chai Ren’s place. He truly had no idea that Chai Ren and Luo Pei had a ’hidden history’.
At the sound of his voice,
everyone simultaneously shifted their attention to the young face.
Looking at Tang Qing,
both Shen Wen and Luo Pei’s eyes were filled with deep appreciation.
Cot Film and Television proved its trendous potential with just one movie; it’s known that in Shanghai, the ergence of a ten-billion-RMB enterprise is a rare feat, even scarcer among private enterprises.
Like a dark horse with wings, Cot Film and Television skyrocketed, compelling them to take notice.
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