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Chapter 431: Chapter 348: The Long-Term Goal of Sheng Tang (Subscribe please!)_1
After seeing off all the guests at the hotel entrance.
Yang Kai heaved a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat off his forehead. As for Tang Qing, who was just standing by, relaxedly enjoyed a chat with Liu Qian at the hotel’s lounge. Looking on, Yang Kai could only smile. Though Tang Qing had thoroughly handed everything over as the boss, there was a strange aura about him that made people willingly do things for him.
So far.
The troublesome business had finally ended. Following the ceremony, Sheng Tang Group’s influence in Qingyan City had grown even greater. In passing, they had also facilitated a land transaction of several thousand acres. At this point, Yang Kai was rubbing his hands in preparation for a big project, slowly implementing the ideas that had been born in his youthful recklessness on Sheng Tang Group. Unconsciously, Yang Kai began picturing Sheng Tang’s grand blueprint in his mind, his excitement growing.
Luckily, he had no health issues like hypertension, or else he might indeed have to spend a day at the hospital.
On the other side.
Liu Qian and Tang Qing were engrossed in a conversation.
As one of the ’hosts,’ Liu Qian wasn’t just here for a meal, but also to receive the guests.
Feng Hai had some business and had left early along with Zeng Quan.
After chatting with the last familiar guests, Liu Qian came to rest with Tang Qing.
The waiter served them two cups of clear tea.
"Uncle Liu, I really can’t thank you enough for today." Tang Qing expressed his gratitude. Not only did Liu Qian help host, but he also helped block for him when it came to drinking. Even though he didn’t need it, he should still show his appreciation.
A slightly intoxicated but still conscious Liu Qian laughed, "Don’t mention it. It’s only right since you’ve done so much for me. It’s a small matter." Thanks to Tang Qing, he met Chai Ren. Thanks to Tang Qing, his debts were reclaimed. Even though it was still with Tang Qing’s friend, he had already received clear news that he could get back half of his debt by the end of the month.
Tens of millions of RMB, it wasn’t a small amount for him.
"Well, I still need to say thanks. A service rendered must be rewarded," Tang Qing lightly laughed.
"Haha, I’ll gladly accept your thanks then. By the way, if your company needs a loan, you can just engage me directly. I’m familiar with all the big banks." Liu Qian remembered the loan discussion from earlier. It was actually not appropriate to discuss such matters at the dinner table, but everyone just took it as a casual comment from Tang Qing, thinking that Tang Qing didn’t want to bother him.
"You are a strategic weapon indeed, definitely reserved for the last use." Tang Qing joked.
"That’s an interesting analogy." Liu Qian chuckled, feeling relieved at heart.
Everyone values their trump cards, don’t they?
No one wants their friend to approach them with every little problem, regardless of its importance or capability of execution. An individual like this wouldn’t have many willing friends. The key connections should be utilized at crucial moments, and there’s no need to show off about it. Otherwise, many would ask you for favors. If you fail to meet their requests, you’ll end up saying goodbye. If you succeed, the ’trump card’ party would be annoyed at you. In the end, you wouldn’t be popular with either party.
"With Mayor Zeng around, he should definitely help out a bit. I bought a few thousand acres of land, more than two square kilometers. Considering the employment opportunities it will create in the future, he should contribute his part. If it’s just for a piece of land, unless it’s being given away for free, I feel like I am at a loss," Tang Qing voiced his thoughts.
While Sheng Tang’s output and taxation won’t be much in the short term, its uniqueness will drive Tang Qing to spend a great deal of effort and resources to make Sheng Tang one of the top clothing brands in the world. Otherwise, the domestic market alone wouldn’t necessitate so much land. His target is the global market. As companies usually pay taxes in their registered locations, Sheng Tang’s future taxes would mostly go to Qingyan City. By then, Qingyan City would reap huge profits.
It’s not even impossible that Qingyan City would become the number one taxpayer.
This sort of political achievement.
Zeng Quan should at least put in some effort. Otherwise, Tang Qing would feel slightly disadvantaged.
"Haha, that’s true. If you wish to get a loan in the future, I can help you contact the bank." After thinking about it, Liu Qian agreed. One couldn’t simply give things away for free. As for that piece of land, even if it was given away for free, it would not be a particularly good deal. The policies were pretty much the same nationwide. What local government lacks land? If they do, they would expand towards suburban villages.
"By the way, Uncle Liu, do loans require a kickback?" Tang Qing suddenly remembered something.
"Of course, it’s usually around three percent, but it depends on the bank officials’ appetite." Liu Qian answered with undisguised disdain.
"Can we not give it?" Tang Qing asked, his brows furrowed.
Liu Qian looked at Tang Qing and hesitated before replying, "Well... Little Tang, as you know the situation with our country’s banks. Lending to whom isn’t an issue, especially for private enterprises. Banks are very reluctant to lend to them because a lot of private enterprises go bankrupt. The survival of the fittest is incredibly brutal with little protection, resulting in a considerable amount of bad debts for banks.
If it’s state-owned enterprises, they have many assets for collateral. Given the uniqueness of state-owned enterprises and the protection they get from regional and policy aspects, it’s easy for them to obtain loans. Additionally, they follow the rules, giving what is due without question. Sometimes they might even give more than expected. Honestly, if I were a bank, I would prefer lending to state-owned enterprises," Liu Qian added with a sigh.
From a risk perspective, the banks aren’t wrong. It’s the depositors’ money. The banking industry aims to ensure its safety, but it has led to a shortage of funds for private enterprises and caused many of them to fail.
