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Chapter 125: Chapter 113: I Want to Smash the Heavens_3
"Little Tang, let me put it bluntly, going by my experience, you shouldn’t have chosen the apparel industry. You could have done anything else with that money. Why insist on tackling clothing and earning mere pennies? And I heard from Yanzi, you want to establish a big brand. But that’s like a bottomless pit. Your... friend can’t indefinitely offer help. I would suggest you sell off and start another business." Wang Sheng spoke seriously.
He also knew some clothing company owners. Their life was far from easy, especially those who ran brands. Many companies have fallen on this path, without immense capital, it’s simply suicidal.
"Hehe, thank you for the advice, Uncle Wang. I’m perfectly aware of the apparel industry’s conditions. But, one thing I can guarantee is that money is not a problem for me." Tang Qing said with a grin. It might have seemed a tad arrogant, but this arrogance was to prevent Wang Sheng from nagging on about this issue.
"Little Tang, from your tone, it seems like you are going to invest more. But even if you pour in a few more millions, it won’t help. And to tell you the truth, I looked at your online store. You can’t reach new heights relying on that alone." Wang Sheng spoke a bit angrily. He didn’t expect Tang Qing to be so ’stubborn.’ As for the comment about money not being a problem, he disregarded it. The funds needed here were surely not a matter of millions. Even if it were tens of millions, it might not be enough. How much could a favor be worth?
"No, not at all. This isn’t a trade secret either. Let me share it with you, after the New Year, I will invest an additional thirty million to open some physical stores in the province. Before the end of next year, I will invest no less than sixty million to expand stores nationwide. Even if it costs me a fortune, I will create a whole new world." Tang Qing responded lightly.
Everyone gaped at Tang Qing, speechless.
Shi Lan and Wang Yan were stunned by the amount Tang Qing had just mentioned. Thirty million plus sixty million, along with the current investments, won’t that amount to a hundred million?
How much money would that be!
Wang Sheng calculated for a while. His net worth was only around twenty million, and he borrowed from the bank to develop real estate.
Looking at Tang Qing who was dressed like a student.
At that moment, he was flustered.
"Have you... Have you thought about repayment? Loans must be paid back. What if your friend tricks you and asks you to repay the money immediately?" Wang Sheng worriedly asked after he regained his composure.
"Uncle, don’t worry. I can guarantee that my friend won’t trick me. Even if the worst happens, the most the other party can do is take over this company. I will not lose anything. And I am confident that they won’t trick me. There are also other reasons which I can’t disclose." Tang Qing lied again.
Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng didn’t press further. Through their conversation, he had come to understand Tang Qing’s character. Considering everything that had been said, if he continues to pester, it would only annoy Tang Qing. So, he refrained from pouring cold water and said:
"That’s good, I won’t say more. I believe you have thought through this thoroughly. By the way, it seems like you are planning to open physical stores. Do you need any help? Although I have just stepped into the real estate market recently, I still have some connections. Those could come in handy regarding location choices and getting discounts on the rent." 𝚗ovp𝚞b.𝚌om
"Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Wang. The company has already partnered with others regarding this aspect. The location selection for the stores will be handled by their company in the initial phase across the province." Tang Qing expressed his gratitude. He appreciated the sentiment. Liu Qian was actively helping him due to the involvement of U.S. dollars. Even though it involved personal relationships, it was inevitably mixed with benefits. However, it seemed that Wang Sheng genuinely wanted to help him, without expecting anything in return.
"Which company is this competent? They have channels across the province?" Wang Sheng curiously asked.
"Liu Qian, I wonder if Uncle Wang has ever heard of him?" Tang Qing responded.
"Liu Qian. Liu Qian."
Wang Sheng repeated that name under his breath, pondering.
The name did sound familiar. He seemed to have heard it somewhere.
Liu Qian, Liu Qian, Liu...Boss?
Wang Sheng suddenly seemed to remember something, his eyes widening in surprise, he asked Tang Qing:
"Are you referring to the Chairman of TianQian Group, Liu Qian?"
"Yes, does Uncle Wang know him?" Tang Qing replied with a smile.
Alright, seeing Wang Sheng’s startled face, he allowed himself a shameful moment of gloating.
Upon getting confirmation, Wang Sheng was even more astonished. Liu Qian, a wealthy tycoon in the province with an intricate network and formidable power. He didn’t expect Tang Qing to be in a partnership with him, and from the looks of it, they seemed really close.
"Of course, I am familiar with him, but I don’t know him personally. He is a wealthy tycoon ranked highly within the province and the frontrunner in the province’s real estate circle. How could I not know him? Is he the friend you were talking about?" Wang Sheng sighed, then added another question.
Even as a businessman, his instinctual reaction was to use Tang Qing to get to know Liu Qian. But, seeing his daughter sitting next to him, he dropped the idea immediately. Firstly, he didn’t want to lose face. Secondly, he didn’t want Tang Qing to look down on his daughter because of this.
As for feeling inferior, he never thought about it. He wasn’t a nobody either, it was just that his connections were not in the political and business circles. His brother-in-law, also Wang Yan’s uncle-in-law, was a military area commander in the province, a member of the provincial standing committee. His brother-in-law’s family held considerable power in the domestic military. However, his sister’s position in her husband’s family was not too high. He dared not utilize his brother-in-law’s influence to avoid causing trouble for his sister. That’s why, despite doing business for so many years, his net worth was not much.
"No." Tang Qing shook his head.
"Well, I won’t ask anymore then. With their help, it seems you won’t be at a loss." Wang Sheng nodded. Given Liu Qian and that big shot, along with Tang Qing’s background in Qingyan City, there were very few people within the province who would dare to put Tang Qing at a loss. He never imagined that Tang Qing by his side had become so powerful with such great personalities as his backers.
"Hehe, thank you for your guidance, Uncle Wang. There’s still a lot I need to learn from you." Tang Qing modestly replied.
"You need to consult them when you find the time, that’s what truly matters." Wang Sheng commented wistfully.
PS: This is another big Chapter, the only one for today. Actually, Mouse could have extended it a little to split into two Chapters of over three thousand words each. However, on second thought, Mouse decided not to as he felt tired and needed rest. Please subscribe to the official version.
