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Chapter 888: 773 Tang Qing Going Bankrupt? (Subscribe please!)
"Happy cooperation."
Tang Qing extended his hand with a smile.
Wen Hui nervously reached out to shake hands with Tang Qing, then quickly withdrew his own. From Tang Qing and the people around him, Wen Hui not only felt the aura of wealth but also a hint of nobility.
His experience told him that when dealing with such people, caution was the best approach.
"Thank you," Wen Hui said gratefully.
"Continue with the factory’s orders, but don’t accept any new ones. Tomorrow, someone will begin the resettlement process, and I hope you will all cooperate," Tang Qing turned to instruct the deputy directors of the original clothing factory.
The deputy directors quickly nodded in agreement.
Tang Qing had promised not to lay off the employees, including the management, but that was on the condition that they made no mistakes. From now on, their fate lay in the hands of the young man before them.
However, thinking of their new boss’s capabilities, they were excited.
He checked the time.
It was getting late.
Tang Qing declined Wen Hui’s invitation to dine, and with his group, left the factory, leaving behind several Sky Eye employees who had hurried over to help, responsible for thoroughly checking the factory’s valuable assets.
In the car.
"Why didn’t you bargain just now?"
Unable to contain his curiosity, Chai Ren asked.
"The deal has already been negotiated, and that’s Wen Hui’s bottom line. There was no need for further discussion," Tang Qing explained. While the business deal seemed suspicious to others, to Tang Qing, everything was transparent.
"I see," Chai Ren understood.
Tang Qing asked, "By the way, Brother Chai, who do you think is best to contact regarding the issue with the land’s designation?" Converting industrial land to commercial wasn’t hard, nor was it simple. He wanted to get started on construction quickly.
Chai Ren smiled and said, "Isn’t that easy? In a few days, aren’t we having a ceremony for the founding of the group? The mayor and deputy mayor will be attending. As long as they give the nod, this can be settled by mid-month."
"That’s true."
...
Fudan University.
After a melodious piece of music.
The first Friday class ended.
Lin Jiaxue and her three roommates walked out of the teaching building together.
"Eh, where’s Tang Qing? Doesn’t he have no classes today?"
Zeng Rou asked, looking left and right, unable to find the ever-punctual Tang Qing. On afternoons like this, when Lin Jiaxue had classes and Tang Qing didn’t, he would usually be waiting outside on his little electric scooter for Lin Jiaxue.
And conversely,
It would be Tang Qing dragging Lin Jiaxue to his classes.
Tang Qing didn’t like to play basketball.
He didn’t like to play football.
It seemed like he didn’t have any interest in sports, but his physique, damn, even women drooled over it. But thinking of her own man, who also wasn’t bad in that department, Zeng Rou felt balanced in her heart.
"He’s busy and not around here. I’ll take a bus to his place later," Lin Jiaxue responded with a tender smile that bloomed like a flower. Tang Qing had told her last night that today’s box office revenue would come in, billions of yuan indeed.
Thinking about it excited Lin Jiaxue; although she wasn’t particularly interested in money, it didn’t stop her from being happy for her man.
"Is that so? Do you guys have plans for the weekend?" Zeng Rou suddenly asked.
Lin Jiaxue asked, "What’s up?"
At this,
Zeng Rou unabashedly took Lin Jiaxue’s hand, shook it playfully, and cooed, "Jiaxue, I want to eat the food prepared by your family’s chef." This gesture made Zeng Rou and Gu Man instinctively take a step back.
A shiver ran through them.
They tightened their collars.
Goosebumps covered their bodies.
"Zeng sister, be normal, stop acting cute, and just talk properly," Gu Man interjected with feigned righteousness, emphasizing the word ’sister.’
This was not the usual Zeng Rou, this was the foodie version of Zeng Rou.
This skill was too much for Lin Jiaxue; the cold weather felt even colder to her. She quickly wriggled out of Zeng Rou’s hands. Such cheesy words, it seemed, could only be matched by Qin Shiqi at home.
But Zeng Rou was utterly oblivious.
She shook even more enthusiastically.
"Zeng sister, maybe next time. We’re busy this week," Lin Jiaxue said with a wry smile, not daring to recall Zeng Rou’s words from a moment ago. They were too bizarre, frightening even, far worse than Qin Shiqi’s.
"What’s up? Are you going out to have fun?" Zeng Rou perked up.
Lin Jiaxue shook her head, "No, we’re going to look at houses."
"You’re moving?" Zeng Rou exclaimed in surprise.
Such a good villa, and still viewing houses, hmm, could it be that Tang Qing is going bankrupt? Ning Jing and Gu Man also looked at Lin Jiaxue anxiously. Viewing houses, in idol dramas, always seems to have that "bankruptcy moving out" vibe.
Lin Jiaxue didn’t know everyone’s first impression was that Tang Qing was going bankrupt.
"That’s not it. Tangtang is preparing to go with friends to Hainan to look at a plot of land where he wants to build a seaside villa," Lin Jiaxue explained.
"So he’s not going bankrupt!" Zeng Rou suddenly realized, then felt she had said something wrong and quickly covered her mouth. Seeing the strange looks from the three of them, she weakly explained, "Isn’t that how idol dramas always play it out?"
Lin Jiaxue couldn’t help but laugh and cry.
Viewing a house became connected with bankruptcy—idol dramas are really misleading.
Tang Qing wanting to go bankrupt would actually be quite difficult, Lin Jiaxue thought. All of the assets under Tang Qing were high-quality assets. Although there hadn’t been dividends yet, it didn’t mean they weren’t making money.
"That’s great! Can I come play once it’s built?" Zeng Rou asked excitedly.
Her personality guaranteed she couldn’t stay embarrassed for more than three seconds.
Lin Jiaxue smiled warmly and said, "Of course you can, but right now that place is still wasteland. To build and finish the decoration and airing out, it will be fastest by the middle of the year."
"Perfect, school should be on break by then. Is there a beach?" Zeng Rou’s eyes lit up.
Lin Jiaxue nodded.
"There is one."
She had seen photos sent back before, featuring a long stretch of high-quality beach.
"Is there a yacht?" Zeng Rou asked again.
"There should be one."
Lin Jiaxue couldn’t guarantee that, but since Tang Qing was building a seaview villa, he would probably buy a yacht too.
"That’s awesome."
"Rou sister, doesn’t your family live in a coastal city? It’s not like you haven’t seen the sea, been to the beach, or been on a yacht. Are you really that excited?" Gu Man said with a wry smile. They had received strange looks all along the way because of her fuss.
"It’s different, our place is all public beaches, and we don’t even have a villa with a private beach. I only know a few guys whose families have one, none of my girlfriends do, so how could it be completely enjoyable," Zeng Rou retorted, shaking her head.
"..." Gu Man didn’t know what to say anymore.
Was this some kind of... cleanliness obsession?
It seemed Zeng Rou did indeed have a cleanliness obsession, but Gu Man hadn’t realized how extensive it was.
Just at that moment.
Lin Jiaxue’s phone rang.
"Tangtang," Lin Jiaxue said softly.
"Jiaxue, have you finished class?"
"Yeah, it’s over."
"The car is already at the school gate. You go back first and change your clothes. I’ll wait for you at the banquet location," Lin Jiaxue said as the hostess and considering it was a celebratory banquet, it seemed inappropriate to go in her student attire.
"Okay, got it," Lin Jiaxue said a bit nervously. This would be Lin Jiaxue’s first time attending an official banquet, and she couldn’t pretend she wasn’t nervous. She was afraid she might do something wrong and embarrass Tang Qing.
Tang Qing’s actual plan was to have a ’hot pot-style’ dining banquet which everyone loved. However, thinking that there would certainly be many more such banquets in the future, he expected that they would be well-attended.
This was determined by the elevation of his status.
There are some things you can just leave to others as a hands-off boss.
But there are some situations where it’s necessary for him as the owner to be present.
As a result.
Under the strong suggestion of Chai Ren and Zheng Lin, the original ’hot pot-style gathering’ was changed to a banquet dinner.
At this moment.
Zeng Rou, who had been eavesdropping, said loudly, "Tang Qing, are you going to a banquet tonight?"
"Uh, Sister Rou, yeah," Tang Qing admitted.
"Can I add one more person? I’ll accompany Jiaxue," Zeng Rou wasn’t shy at all. Seeing Lin Jiaxue’s expression, she knew she lacked the experience for such events. As a good friend, it seemed necessary to come to the rescue.
"This... okay, you come along too. As for the outfit, your figure is similar to Jiaxue’s, so you should be able to fit into the clothes at home," Tang Qing agreed, fully aware of Zeng Rou’s social prowess. She often accompanied her father to various events and had ample experience, which would be good for teaching Lin Jiaxue.
"That’s great, I’ve been wanting to wear one of the dresses in Jiaxue’s closet for a long time," Zeng Rou said happily.
After hanging up the phone.
Zeng Rou grabbed Lin Jiaxue and bounced off cheerfully.
Gu Man and Ning Jing didn’t follow.
The banquet.
They had to change clothes too.
Just listening made it sound like it was more than just a casual meal; in such a setting, they were also shy.
