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Chapter 1029: 902
It’s necessary to mention the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce here.
Until now,
the membership of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce remains limited to a select few.
Countless people wish to join, but unfortunately, they are rejected. The future of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce is to serve as the business "claws" of the Myanmar Bank Group. Although the term is not pleasant, that’s the gist of it.
If Liu Qian indeed passes the evaluation,
in the next expansion,
he might become an associate member of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce.
...
Lake Pavilion.
While chatting,
everyone’s topic shifted to "current affairs".
"I heard District Chief Qin is being reassigned to the county to take charge. If you need anything, Liu, just ask." Liu Qian had also heard some rumors, and only today upon returning did he learn that the party committee had already made a decision.
"Then on behalf of my uncle, I thank Uncle Liu. My uncle will also come tonight, let’s have dinner together and chat," Tang Qing was very satisfied with Liu Qian’s attitude, seeing the potential to cultivate him into a ’pawn’.
Liu Qian spoke of helping.
And indeed, Qin Yugang needed it.
The Tang Family’s network in the province was not as extensive as Liu Qian’s.
Inexperienced.
You might know people,
but to say that you are allies with the Tang Family, there is hardly any, unlike Liu Qian, who, through many years of cultivation, has established well-rooted personal connections, which is different from mere acquaintanceship.
Sometimes,
the aid from Liu Qian is indeed needed.
For instance, once his uncle assumes office, one of the biggest initial projects will undoubtedly be road construction. The road conditions from Qingyan City to the county are truly poor, not even served by an expressway, and even taking the national road takes about three hours if one drives fast.
Who will fund this?
Obviously,
Tang Qing couldn’t fund it all by himself.
This role of a financial martyr, Tang Qing is not unwilling to play it, but it is not suitable for him due to the need to avoid suspicion. Thus, his uncle will definitely need to seek help from the city or even the province for funding.
This is where,
Liu Qian’s network can be valuable.
Thus, for now, Liu Qian plays a significant role as a crucial part of the "Qingyun Plan", using this opportunity for his uncle to also establish relationships with other provincial and city departments.
This step cannot be skipped.
Funding the project entirely himself would mean his uncle wouldn’t even need to step out of his office, which would hinder the exercise of his administrative skills.
"I’d be glad to. It’s been a while since I had a drink with District Chief Qin, haha, what a rare occasion," Liu Qian knew his worth but was not afraid of being used. Being used is not what’s daunting,
What’s truly frightening is... not even having the qualifications to be used, and taking pride in that.
In this world,
Liu Qian sees things more clearly than the average person.
To be a useful person.
The first meaning is to be useful to society.
The second meaning is to be of use to others, through power, capability, or even having a glib tongue or good drinking ability, as these traits make one useful since they could be called upon to handle drinks for others.
In doing so, one meets more people and expands their social network, and perhaps even fosters a fleeting romance... between using and being used, this actually signifies a person’s value.
...
Noon.
Liu Qian left here after finishing lunch.
He had to attend to some company affairs. Unlike Tang Qing, who can work when he wishes to and can afford not to work for days or half a month without anything happening to the company, nor anyone able to override him.
Tang Qing and others went to the streets.
Shopping.
It was Second Aunt who suggested it.
Mainly to soak up the lively atmosphere.
Because the manor is too spacious, unlike the streets bustling with activity, all schools are on holiday, making the streets as lively every day as they are on weekends, with adults at work and children running around everywhere.
However,
the selection in Qingyan City’s commercial streets is too limited, not to mention luxury goods, making it difficult to feel upscale. Sometimes, when Second Aunt Youman wants to buy something, she even has to ask people to purchase it on her behalf.
It’s a bit of a hassle.
Hearing Second Aunt say this,
Tang Qing suddenly suggested, "Second Uncle, Why don’t we set up a large commercial square in Qingyan City, Then, in future, you’ll have a place to shop too."
"But I have no experience in developing real estate," Tang Kai hesitated.
His partnership with Wangsa was with a construction company, not a real estate developer, and in the Myanmar Economic Zone, private real estate developers are not allowed yet.
Tang Qing shook his head.
"Second Uncle, you don’t need experience, just some investment. Don’t I have a share in a real estate company? Currently, it is acquiring land nationwide, planning to build a large number of urban complexes. Just open a small one here," he suggested.
Funding was secure.
They had the idea.
Zhai Zhihua had been pretty busy lately, constantly working with Bao Kaiyu. As for Chai Ren, he only occasionally lent a hand, since the Chai Family’s businesses were vast, larger than Zhai Zhihua’s and Bao Kaiyu’s combined.
He really didn’t have much time.
In crucial moments, facilitating relationships was Chai Ren’s main task.
"Can it make money? Qingyan City is so small," Tang Kai began to question the profitability of this company.
Tang Qing explained,
"Jinghua Real Estate currently operates under two models. One is a heavy asset model where all properties belong to the company, and the other is a light asset model where they only lend their brand and manage operations, properties, etc.
The investment could be done by a third party."
"So, we can invest the money," Tang Kai understood.
"Exactly," Tang Qing nodded.
Such a significant investment.
Tang Qing and his team couldn’t muster such an amount on their own, and even with Zhai Zhihua and the others, obtaining loans for hundreds of billions of funds couldn’t be managed, thus involving investors was necessary and also spread the risk.
"That’s actually pretty good, how much money is needed?" Tang Kai became interested.
"Not too much, we don’t necessarily have to build in the city center. An urban complex is like creating a small new city, essentially developing a new business district, also a mode of urban expansion. Land prices in the suburbs aren’t that high.
With your electric car company, just a loan of several billion could support this project, and you wouldn’t even need to use your own cash right now," Tang Qing hadn’t planned from the start to use his uncle’s cash for this anyway.
Tang Kai exclaimed, "Great idea, and it’s an indirect way to venture into real estate without having to manage it ourselves."
"Don’t worry, uncle, this type of business is a sure win," Tang Qing smiled.
Tang Kai nonchalantly said, "It doesn’t matter, whether it profits or not is a small matter, and Tangtang, do you think we should create some fun stuff in Qingyan City, like an amusement park, attractions, a film and television city or something?"
Tang Qing: "..."
Uncle.
You really know how to have fun.
But considering that to his uncle, money was just a number, with daily earnings of twenty to thirty million RMB, which is equivalent to earning and spending the same amount each day, it was really hard to feel the pinch.
"What attractions are there in this place?" Tang Qing was puzzled.
Tang Kai matter-of-factly said, "Mount Qingyan, their operating company is just too conservative, no wonder they do such poor business with only mountain climbing as an attraction. If we developed it comprehensively, we could build an amusement park on the west side of the mountain, a film and television city on the north..."
Tang Kai’s plan.
Tang Qing quietly listened.
He didn’t find it too strange, as long as there was money, anyone could have bizarre and wonderful ideas, but for his uncle, such ideas were easily executable. Hearing this, it did seem like a good idea.
Qingyan City was their stronghold.
Wanting to enhance it wasn’t odd.
"Tangtang, what do you think about building a university here, calling it Shengtang University?" Finally, Tang Kai added another project.
"Pff..."
Tang Qing felt he could hardly keep up.
"Uncle, you... have quite the ideas," Tang Qing forced a smile.
"Haha, as a businessman, you have to dare to dream and act. That’s what I did in Thailand. Plus, don’t you think my plan is good? Building an education system from elementary school to university to cultivate talent for our company," Tang Kai said proudly.
Then.
Without letting Tang Qing speak.
Tang Kai’s expression started growing serious.
"Tangtang, if the Tang Family wants to establish itself domestically, we must slowly lay down our roots. It’s not just about making money; much more work is needed. I’ve thought it over, and going forward, Qingyan City will still be our main rear.
At the same time, our development in Thailand and Myanmar can’t fall behind.
For our family’s safety, my nationality will temporarily remain as Thai. This way, if any unforeseeable issues arise, relying on my connections in Thailand and Myanmar, Wangsa can intervene through official channels there.
It would prevent us from suffering too much unfair treatment, and Ling probably wouldn’t just stand by. Starting in the latter half of this year, I will begin assisting our family in expanding our network in both Thailand and Myanmar."
Tang Kai’s sense of crisis.
Made Tang Qing pause.
This insecurity.
It seemed something any businessman at that level would possess.
But Tang Qing did not.
That was because he was aware of his capabilities, but his uncle wasn’t. Holding onto increasingly significant capital, his main concern was protecting this capital; expansion was secondary.
Otherwise.
It might just end up benefiting someone else.
"Uncle, did you hear something?" Tang Qing wondered.
His nearly global intelligence network hadn’t detected anyone targeting their Tang Family.
"Not really, but better safe than sorry," Tang Kai shook his head; it was just the recent chats with friends domestically that made him suddenly think to strengthen the Tang Family’s network.
"Alright then."
Tang Qing could only agree.
Even thinking.
Maybe he should arrange for Tang Kai’s nationality to be switched to Myanmar, giving his uncle a significant position... Hmm... Worth considering.
