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Chapter 1173: Chapter 1031: Qingyan City’s New Signboard (Please Subscribe!)
It was that very evening.
Dou Jiao called again.
"Little boss, I’ve got some good news for you," she announced.
"Jiaojiao, that phrasing is a bit clunky," Tang Qing commented while he was eating, smacking his lips slightly.
"Are you eating?" Dou Jiao had sharp ears.
"I eat every day."
"I’m so craving."
"Daydream, fantasize, dream, get lost in thought — I don’t mind any of it."
"..." Dou Jiao felt like she took an emotional hit, she needed something to repair the damage, and caught sight of the fruit ’offered to gods’ by Tang Qing in front of her, she grabbed it and started munching.
"Jiaojiao, what’s the matter?" Tang Qing, hearing the noise, knew that Dou Jiao had found her outlet, those were specially for her to curb cravings, partially for free.
Dou Jiao finished the off-season black plums in her hand.
Finally curbing her cravings, she spoke.
"Mayor Zeng called this afternoon, he saw our ’Dream Fund’ news and just thought that this opportunity could make Qingyan City shine a little."
"Shine?"
Dou Jiao nodded vigorously.
"Yes, your project is already like a gleaming signboard."
"How are they planning to benefit?" Tang Qing asked curiously.
Dou Jiao explained, "Didn’t Qingyan City develop a CBD near your Jinghua Square recently? It’s such a big place, but it’s been short on companies moving in, which has been worrying the city committee."
"Seeing our ’Dream Fund’ proposal, the committee thought it was a great idea, so they plan to set up the headquarters of the Dream Fund there and provide us a floor which we could rent out cheaply to entrepreneurs, even for free if possible."
Tang Qing knew about that CBD, he had discussed it with his uncle last month when he was back in Qingyan City — they both felt the CBD was somewhat superfluous; but now, it seemed to have found its purpose.
"They’re being that generous?"
"Qingyan City is promoting itself as a city of tourism, culture, and entertainment, right? If they did something internet-related, it would be too cliché. Your Dream Fund fits well with Qingyan’s development concept."
"In the future, they plan to brand Qingyan City as a ’land of dreams’ to boost the city’s style and reputation, so this time, Qingyan City is ready to go big, creating a new ’signboard’."
"Heh, they sure know how to ride the coattails," Tang Qing had not even thought of that.
Dou Jiao asked, "What do you think?"
"Of course, I agree! You guys have a good talk, I only have one principle: don’t start something you can’t finish. If you’re doing it, do it seriously, put in the effort, make sure that’s managed properly."
That was what Tang Qing feared the most.
It was turning Qingyan City’s project into something flashy but essentially empty, which was frustrating to see. Only if the project expanded, the next leadership would continue to develop it and wouldn’t hastily abandon it.
"Don’t worry, if they’re hesitant, I won’t coddle them," Dou Jiao assertively said.
"I trust you."
Tang Qing smiled; when it came to negotiating with the city, Dou Jiao was the perfect person for the job. No one could fool her and no one dared, otherwise, she would really storm out.
"Okay, I’ll personally go and talk to them."
Dou Jiao rolled up her sleeves.
Ready to have a thorough discussion with Qingyan City’s leaders.
Tang Qing brought up another matter.
"In one hour, after dawn in the United States, the six hundred million dollars from Microcrystalline Technology will be credited, and two hours later, I’m planning to start a remote meeting; have the people from Tianyan make a record of it."
"Alright, I’ll also work overtime and tune in," Dou Jiao quickly said.
"Okay then, you go have some food first, this meeting will last at least an hour."
"I’ve got fruit, don’t feel like eating a meal," Dou Jiao felt she could fill up on fruit.
"... Alright, suit yourself."
...
United States.
Seattle. 𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Microcrystalline Technology Headquarters.
Before dawn had even broken, CEO Zhou You arrived at the company, readying the report materials for today; it had been a year and a half since he took over at the headquarters of Microcrystalline Technology on October 22 last year.
Just over a year.
He had witnessed the growth of Microcrystalline Technology.
Today it was skyrocketing; its technology leading in the industry, which resulted in ever-improving sales figures and a rapidly increasing market value.
Six hundred million dollars.
Twelve percent of the stocks.
A week ago, he already knew the kind of shock it was, inexplicable, a fiftyfold increase in value within a year—truly a miracle, and he was a participant and witness to this miracle.
He wasn’t so arrogant as to think this was his own doing.
From the beginning, how the company would proceed had been decided by Tang Qing.
The cooperation in research and development with Zhiya Technology showed him what a technological breakthrough pace was like; his main task was in sales, and here, Sky Eye provided its consulting without any reservation.
Zhou You had come to a clear understanding.
What he needed to do was execute Tang Qing’s orders.
Managing a company worth five billion dollars, Zhou You felt he had reached the pinnacle of his life, and what remained was to take Microcrystalline Technology to even higher peaks, the next target being ten billion dollars.
The next morning,
all management arrived to work early.
Senior vice-presidents and above, including Sun Hao, the general manager of Sky Eye’s United States division, were all connected to the meeting system.
Seeing the two parties on the screen,
Tang Qing on one,
and Dou Jiao, the president of Tianyan Group, on the other.
They promptly sat up straight, both beings rare to encounter; this was only the second time Zhou You had seen them since Microcrystalline Technology started, usually interacting more with Tianyan’s United States division.
In addition,
there was a representative from the Ge Family.
Actually, Tang Qing didn’t need to hold this meeting.
But with changes in shareholders and new members on the Board of Directors, just sending out a letter would seem too rash.
"Hello everyone, in this period, Microcrystalline Technology has undergone many changes and achieved much, and this couldn’t have happened without all your hard work. I hope you can keep it up. Now, the third Board of Directors meeting of Microcrystalline Technology begins."
"Firstly, I’d like to introduce a new Director, who is also a representative of our shareholders—Ge Jingwen. He will not assume any practical position in the company, but will only have dividend rights and the right to be informed..."
The Board of Directors.
Tang Qing was already familiar with running it, facing over a dozen pairs of eyes without hesitation.
The meeting progressed item by item.
Nearly everyone had spoken; otherwise, just Tang Qing alone could finish in ten minutes, and finally, Tang Qing announced the use of the six hundred million dollars—all for the acquisition of upstream and downstream enterprises.
"These companies should ideally be chosen in third-world countries, as labor costs in the United States are too high. In the future, the US headquarters will handle design and sales. Manufacturing will consider overall costs as the primary factor."
That wasn’t all.
Tang Qing also asked Microcrystalline Technology to take another five hundred million dollars loan from the bank.
It was used for the research and development of a new generation of small micro-transmission, distribution, and supply technology; on the path of home and solar energy auxiliary power supply solutions, Tang Qing planned to leave no room for others to enter.
"Gentlemen, I hope that within three years, our products’ market share in Microcrystalline Technology will become indisputably the first in the industry, far surpassing the second."
"President Zhou, do you have confidence?" Tang Qing looked at President Zhou You.
Zhou You, too, was inspired by Tang Qing’s goal, excitedly said, "Yes, our technology is already the best and most aligned with customer needs. If anyone can do it, it definitely is our company."
"I hope to witness it together."
...
The next day.
Dou Jiao brought two people to the Qingyan City Party Committee.
"Jiaojiao, what did Chairman Tang say?" The top leader asked kindly.
Dou Jiao said, "It can be done, but I hope you are not too conservative, or make the project end up being lax. If we proceed, we will support it vigorously,"
"Don’t worry, we are sincerely interested; the entire new CBD can be operated by you, and we can also designate a region in the suburbs called Dream Entrepreneurs Park. Essentially, we’ll provide whatever is necessary."
Dou Jiao was very satisfied with the city’s attitude: "That’s good, we’ll quickly prepare a plan and negotiate the details carefully."
"Of course."
The meeting ended quickly.
After Dou Jiao left.
The city leaders could only marvel, Tang Qing really knew how to do business. When Dou Jiao was still selling cars, he had recruited her into the company. During negotiations, they didn’t dare offer any excessive conditions.
Such foresight.
Truly a man worthy of becoming the richest in the inland.
The top leader immediately ordered.
"Mayor Zeng, get this done as soon as possible. I hope by early next year, this ’Dream Industry’ project will launch together with the Film and Television Base, Cultural Amusement Park, and Qingyan Mountain Scenic Area, collectively presenting a brand new Qingyan City to the outside world."
"Yes, Secretary."
It goes without saying.
Everyone knew that if these four projects were well executed, Qingyan City would truly become famous.
All would have an indelible contribution.
