NOVEL NEXT Chapter 171: Intercepting the Enemy
Halfway through, Secretary Wu stopped Lu Chengwen.
"Mr. Lu, let's have a word."
Lu Chengwen knew that this was not a casual chat, but something must be explained.
The two walked to the side, Secretary Wu didn't exchange pleasantries, and said quickly:
"Mayor Zhao asked me to give you a heads-up. You're throwing money at it too hard now, the investors are scared, and many companies want to jump ship. You have to find a way to stabilize them later. If they all jump ship, all the pressure will be on you and several big families, and we will be very passive."
"Thanks."
Secretary Wu felt that Lu Chengwen was too relaxed, and felt a little uneasy:
"Mr. Lu, if this matter can be done, Dasheng Group will definitely benefit. But if something goes wrong... the consequences will be very difficult to deal with. Our stall is too big."
Lu Chengwen nodded: "Has the money promised by Mayor Zhao arrived?"
Secretary Wu scratched his head, looked around, and said, "So far, we have only raised more than 2 billion yuan, which is our best effort."
Lu Chengwen smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Relax, I can handle it."
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The grand meeting room was absolutely packed today.
The door opened, and Lu Chengwen walked in with a cigar in his mouth and sunglasses on. Li Meiqin and Jiang Shihan, two beauties, followed on the left and right. The secretary team behind stopped at the door.
Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Chengwen.
He handed the cigar to Li Meiqin, took off the sunglasses, and handed them to Jiang Shihan, first shook hands with Mayor Zhao with a smile, and then sat down arrogantly.
The meeting has begun.
Everyone's attention was on Lu Chengwen. He was the one who made things happen, and now he should be the one to take responsibility.
Lu Chengwen hardly looked at anyone, and sat there letting Jiang Shihan do his nails.
Secretary Wu started to give a briefing, talking about the current progress of the project, and also used slides to play some aerial photographs of the construction site pictures and videos.
I have to say, with the deep and deep voice of the professional commentator and the manuscript carefully planned by the office team, the entire promotional video looked magnificent.
After the promotional video was played, Mayor Zhao took the lead in speaking.
First of all, of course, there was a lot of praise for entrepreneurs represented by Lu Chengwen for their generosity, investment, and efforts in building their hometown.
Then he put forward some requirements, the content of which was related to the details of construction, procurement, safety, etc.
Finally, he also said in a relatively mild tone the difficulties at the present stage.
That is to say, a lot of funds are still not in place, and I hope that everyone can follow the contract and pay as soon as possible.
Then everyone in the conference room looked at me and I looked at you, their eyes met.
Hu Shuhui saw that no one said anything, so he stood up first.
"Mayor Zhao, and everyone! I admit that the video is well shot, and Mayor Zhao's speech is also high-level and deafening. But!"
He said seriously: "I have decided to withdraw my investment. It's not that I'm not conscientious, nor that I'm not interested in building my hometown, but you! Lu Chengwen!"
Hu Shuhui became excited: "You are in charge of the project, you have the final say. But the project that originally took three and a half years, you have made it bloom everywhere at once, and now tens of thousands of workers are working on it, and all construction sites need materials, equipment, vehicles, and materials! The scene is very lively, but the cost is doubling! I want to ask you, did you discuss this matter with us? Did you get the consent of all investors? "
"That's right!" At this time, someone immediately echoed: "Although we didn't pay as much as you, we also paid. We also need to assess our own income situation before we can continue to invest to the best of our ability. If you make things so big all of a sudden, how can you keep up? Sell our property?"
Then everyone started talking, and they all expressed their opinions, all of which were blaming Lu Chengwen for changing the original plan, and the disadvantages of comprehensive construction, and they all expressed their intention to withdraw their capital.
Lu Chengwen stood up slowly, and the scene slowly fell silent.
"I have heard everyone's thoughts. I also understand everyone's dissatisfaction. However...has anyone ever thought about what effect it would have if the construction period of this project could be completed one after another in six months?"
"We're going to save almost three years! Three years!"
Lu Chengwen said: "In half a year if the occupancy rate of Chengwen District reaches 50%, we will be able to recover our capital. If it reaches more than 60%, we will be able to make a lot of money."
"We can turn a profit cycle of more than three years into less than one year! Isn't that great?"
"And the earlier the Chengwen District is completed, the earlier it will form a new type of urban area with a high occupancy rate and high standards, which will greatly promote the economic development of the entire Xuecheng and even the entire Northern Kingdom."
"Needless to say, you can all see how much importance the Xuecheng leaders, headed by Mayor Zhao, attach to this project, and they have given us almost everything they can. As long as we are united and devote ourselves to building the Chengwen District! Let the common people move into new houses as soon as possible, and let children go to school nearby... Every enterprise of ours can get huge profits in return. This is a win-win situation! The current pressure is only temporary!"
"You are all seniors and elders who have been deeply involved in the business world for many years. I should learn from you in many places. But I really think that time is the most precious thing! Why start construction in an all-around way? Because Xuecheng needs time! People need time! We! We also need time!"
Hu Shuhui stood up: "Stop talking nonsense, you are in the same boat as Mayor Zhao, tricking us into paying! Pay the money gradually over three and a half years, and at the current rate of payment, we know which is more economical Save money and control risks!"
Secretary Wu looked at Hu Shuhui: "Hu Shuhui, what are you talking about? Say it again!"
Lu Chengwen rolled his eyes, wondering how this pig became rich.
Didn't his father pay attention to his education? How many times has this offended Mayor Zhao?
Hu Shuhui hesitated, at this time someone said calmly:
"Mr. Lu's idea is good and correct. But to do things, you need to consider reality. The reality is that we are not a towering tree like the Lu family, and we are asked to spend tens of millions or even hundreds of millions every month. Put it into the project, and...excuse me. Even the Lu family, we all know that this project cannot be won."
"That's right! If the Lu family collapses, who will take over such a big stall? What about the money we invested? Will the half-built buildings be left there to be exposed to the wind and rain?"
Everyone was talking about it.
Lu Chengwen narrowed his eyes, looked at the few people who spoke, and calculated the situation today in his mind.
At a glance, Lu Chengwen's heart went cold.
There were a few who wanted to jump out and some who didn't speak, but it could be seen that they were determined to leave.
When it comes to their own interests, these people cannot be incited by Lu Chengwen's few words of chicken blood.
Everyone is an old fox, and your Liao Zai is useless in front of them.
Li Meiqin was very nervous, she approached Lu Chengwen and whispered to him what he could say and what conditions he could offer.
Lu Chengwen shook his head slightly: "Change the road." Li Meiqin didn't understand: "What do you mean?"
Lu Chengwen smiled: "It's useless, just watch."
Sure enough, everyone began to complain to Mayor Zhao.
Saying how difficult and difficult it is, the general environment is not good, the company's funds cannot be returned, and it is too much pressure to spend so much money, and it is easy to go bankrupt...
Several other companies jointly proposed. Basically, it is to reduce their investment amount, at the same time increase their share of the account after completion, and also require the municipal government to exempt their companies from taxes, and at the same time request support and support for their other businesses...
In short, I know that you, Mayor Zhao, are having a hard time, and you need our money to build houses.
Okay, I'll pay! But you have to give me more!
Ten times more!
Lu Chengwen felt angry when he heard some of the conditions, let alone Mayor Zhao.
This is completely taking advantage of people's misfortune while smiling!
At the same time, some people just don't want to participate and want to withdraw their capital!
The situation is deadlocked.
People's hearts are floating, and everyone has their own thoughts.
Beads of sweat also appeared on Mayor Zhao's forehead, and he couldn't agree to those requests here.
This hole cannot be opened. Once it is opened, if Zhang San has it, Li Si will make a fuss.
Even if the Chengwen District is built, the meat will be snatched away by these wolves, and in the next few years, or even ten years, most of Xuecheng's financial revenue will go into the pockets of these capitalists.
He still has no money to do things!
The scene was still noisy. Lu Chengwen's head got together with Li Meiqin's. Li Meiqin kept talking about the information she had based on the speeches at the meeting, analyzing the person's intentions and his whole cards for Lu Chengwen.
Lu Chengwen listened, watched, and thought.
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Director Hu of the Development Department said with a smile, "Oh, it's lively here! Mayor Zhao, are you busy?"
Mayor Zhao smiled slightly: "Director Hu, are you done over there?"
Hu Lai said with a smile: "I know you are discussing important matters here, so I asked someone to buy some fruits and send them here. Let's eat and chat! By the way, I will introduce you to a friend!"
"Oh?"
Lu Chengwen turned his head and his eyes widened immediately.
Huo Wendong walked in wearing a neat suit: "Mayor Zhao, long time no see."
"Ouch! This is Wendong! Hahaha, it's been a long time, I heard that you came to Xuecheng, why didn't you say hello?"
"I've been busy all the time. I heard that Mayor Zhao has had difficulties in developing the urban area recently, so I came here to see if I can help."
As soon as Huo Wendong entered the room, he had the posture of God.
In an instant, it stole the limelight from the local four major families.
It can be said that the assets of the four major families together should not exceed 10 trillion.
But the Huo family is a real member of the trillion-dollar club.
Not to mention the Northern Kingdom, is ranked in the entire China.
Mayor Zhao shook hands with him warmly.
Huo Wendong said: "Chengwen! Hahaha!"
Lu Chengwen hurriedly stood up, smiled all over his face, and went up to hug Huo Wendong: "Wendong! You brat, didn't you say you were going to treat me to dinner? I've been waiting for you for several days!"
"Hahaha, work first! Oh, Qingqiu is here too! Mengyun, sit down, sit down, don't get up. Xuejiao is getting prettier!"
Huo Wendong said: "I am very honored to be here today with the leaders of Xuecheng's local business community. Wendong went to university here, so I have deep feelings for Xuecheng. I heard that Mayor Zhao is ambitious and wants to revitalize Xuecheng. Wendong is full of passion and moved."
"But I heard that there is still a lot of resistance in terms of funding. Wendong has eaten Xuecheng's food and remembers the kindness of this water and soil. I want to do my part to build Xuecheng! Share the worries for Mayor Zhao, Seek well-being for the people of Xuecheng!"
Leng Qingqiu tilted her head: "Huo Wendong, just cut to the chase, no need for slogans, everyone's time is precious."
"Oh, hahaha, Qingqiu is really efficient, she's still so impatient. Okay!"
Huo Wendong turned around, and a secretary handed him a contract, he took it and handed it to Mayor Zhao: "Oriental Group, is willing to invest 100 billion! Take over the shanty town renovation project! Ah, it seems that there is a new name now. What is it called Chengwen District? I don't know, but I decided to change it, change it to Dongwen District! Then build a 200-story skyscraper, a water park, and three parks..."
Huo Wendong said passionately.
Mayor Zhao was in a dilemma and looked directly at Lu Chengwen.
Lu Chengwen kept smiling.
Li Meiqin's face turned pale with anger.
Isn't this trying to force Dasheng Group to death!?
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