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Chapter 894: Chapter 719: The First Commercial Real Estate Project (Please Subscribe!)
Soon enough,
the dishes were all served.
It must be said that on the level of ’local delicacies,’ the taste here was indeed impressive, but the quality of ingredients limited its potential; the flavor couldn’t break through. However, it wasn’t bad and could pass as a ’special dish.’
"Little Tang, the taste doesn’t come close to your seafood," Chai Ren said, eating with diminished enthusiasm.
He had tasted that kind of seafood just last night.
The strong contrast hadn’t faded in such a short time, but for Bao Kaiyu and the others who last ate it over a month ago, the memory of their taste buds had dissipated, they only remembered the seafood was delicious.
"It’s alright, it’s just that they used too many seasonings and didn’t preserve enough of the seafood’s natural flavor. It feels like a typical Chinese stir-fry," Tang Qing commented. The taste was stimulating, sour, and spicy.
But stir-fried seafood like Sichuan diced chicken with chili wasn’t exactly to Tang Qing’s liking, despite its stimulating flavor.
"Indeed,"
Chai Ren nodded in agreement.
Then he started eating heartily, unable to help himself—the spiciness was so strong it was irresistible, the intense heat bringing an exhilarating experience that could captivate anyone.
"Chai Shaoye, Little Tang, for the Real Estate Company’s capital injection, we’ve done the calculations, each party needs to come up with six hundred million RMB to start operating our first commercial real estate project. Do you have any concerns?" Bao Kaiyu asked halfway through the meal.
"No problem," Chai Ren shook his head. Six hundred million RMB was something he could come up with at any time.
Bao Kaiyu then looked at Tang Qing. Six hundred million RMB wasn’t just needed for the project, but it was also the limit for him and Zhai Zhihua. They would have to involve inter-company borrowing and banking mortgages to raise the funds.
Because the first project was planned on such a large scale, they needed substantial capital to get it off the ground.
"I don’t have a problem either. The funds can be made available anytime," Tang Qing also nodded.
Now, no one was surprised by Tang Qing’s financial prowess. It wasn’t an issue for him to come up with that kind of money.
"Chai Shaoye, it’s your turn to take action. That piece of land is crucial for the future of our Real Estate Company. Whether we can make a big splash depends on you," Bao Kaiyu said with a smile.
"I’m still working on it, but there shouldn’t be any major issues," Chai Ren was still in charge of obtaining the land. This time, it was a location within the Second Ring, formerly a government ministry’s office site. They had relocated, leaving behind a large space.
There were many covetous eyes.
Yet, only a group like theirs had the capability to take on such an asset. This time it was a little tricky because the property was listed under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the agency tasked with overseeing all central enterprises across the nation.
To buy something from them
was indeed a challenge.
Fortunately, the Commission also planned to sell the land; otherwise, if they had already allocated it for other uses, Chai Ren wouldn’t dare get involved with such a parcel. Even if he managed to obtain it, there would be suspicions of encroaching on state-owned assets.
That was a burden Chai Ren wouldn’t risk carrying, to avoid potential pitfalls.
"That’s good to hear; I’ll be waiting for the good news," Bao Kaiyu said. He knew that many influential people were interested in that land, but in the end, Bao Kaiyu couldn’t really get involved.
It wasn’t due to family strength but rather many people knew about Chai Ren’s shares in the Real Estate Company.
They also knew it was a joint venture.
If they were to show respect, they would.
There was no need for the Bao Family or the Zhai Family to step in; Chai Ren’s involvement was sufficient.
After lunch,
they left the town.
And returned to Sanya City.
Naturally, one would eat seafood and go to the beach when here.
But they weren’t interested in such things. On the big weekend, the beach would be crowded with people, likely much like the restaurant in the small town, so they preferred not to join in the bustle. Instead, they went back to Sanya and rented a yacht to drift about at sea.
Tang Qing covered the expenses for this outing.
There was no helping it.
Who else looks to be the wealthiest here if not Tang Qing.
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Monday.
Shanghai Stock Market.
Nine o’clock in the morning.
Inside a large hotel banquet hall.
The Comet Film and Television Cultural Media Group held an inauguration ceremony.
This time, not only were Shanghai city leaders invited but also some peer companies, a common practice. It’s better to have fun as a group than alone. If only the city leaders came, it would be rather awkward.
In addition.
Journalists from TV stations in Shanghai were also present.
However, they were instructed not to capture Tang Qing in their footage. They didn’t find this request to be inappropriate since they weren’t entertainment reporters. The news theme was focused on the leaders; others were irrelevant.
This was the first time Tang Qing met Shen Yi’s father, Shen Wen.
A scholarly figure, neither fat nor thin, but rather slightly emaciated. He didn’t have gold twinkling in his eyes but carried an air of authority. Tang Qing had also investigated Shen Wen’s background; undoubtedly a good official, which explained why Shen Yi had previously been so "miserable".
Seeing his own dad.
Shen Yi timidly moved to the background, not daring to approach.
"Uncle Shen, welcome! This is our Chairman Tang." Chai Ren greeted Shen Wen enthusiastically.
Shen Wen, of course, knew that Chai Ren was there to show support, seemingly even swayed by some sort of gift from Tang Qing. It was a helpless situation – these kids didn’t fear them.
"Chairman Chai, welcome to Shanghai. Chairman Tang, congratulations. This is our mayor, Luo Pei, Mayor Luo." Shen Wen promptly introduced the accompanying Luo Pei, who recognized Chai Ren.
But how should I put it?
They weren’t exactly on the same wavelength.
There seemed to be a slight grudge, though not with Luo Pei himself but with his son.
"Mayor Luo, nice to meet you," Chai Ren greeted casually.
Luo Pei was also at a loss,
but did not get angry. The disputes of the younger generation often related to their elders, and at times, it’s hard to say who was right or wrong – merely trifles from their older perspective.
"Chairman Chai, that’s not very hospitable!" Luo Pei said with a smile.
The corners of Chai Ren’s mouth curled into a chuckle.
He wasn’t targeting Luo Pei or harboring real dissatisfaction, it was just... a habit.
Seeing their big BOSS disregarded by such a young man, several department heads following Luo Pei were sweating bullets. This company seemed to have quite a significant background.
"Leaders, please come in." Sensing the awkwardness of the situation, Tang Qing took Chai Ren’s place. He truly had no idea that Chai Ren and Luo Pei had a ’hidden history’.
At the sound of his voice,
everyone simultaneously shifted their attention to the young face.
Looking at Tang Qing,
both Shen Wen and Luo Pei’s eyes were filled with deep appreciation.
Comet Film and Television proved its tremendous potential with just one movie; it’s known that in Shanghai, the emergence of a ten-billion-RMB enterprise is a rare feat, even scarcer among private enterprises.
Like a dark horse with wings, Comet Film and Television skyrocketed, compelling them to take notice.
