Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 608 - 404: An Unexpected Rejection (Double-Length) (Part 2)

Chapter 608: Chapter 404: An Unexpected Rejection (Double-Length) (Part 2)

Lu Zhaoxue gently leaned her head on his shoulder and said, "There will be more opportunities. After this incident, you can clearly see who is truly worth aligning with."

"Perhaps there’s an even better choice right next to you compared to them."

"Are you talking about Qi Yun?"

"That’s right." Lu Zhaoxue nodded slightly, "His connections over there might be stronger than you initially thought."

Qin Minghui didn’t speak, his fingers unconsciously rubbed the teacup. After a few seconds of silence, he spoke softly, "Indeed, if it weren’t for him this time, I probably wouldn’t have gotten away so easily."

"So, since those people are unwilling to help you, you might as well choose anew." Lu Zhaoxue’s eyes shimmered with wisdom, completely different from the soft, bewildered look she had when they last met Qi Yun.

She wasn’t just a pretty face by Qin Minghui’s side; she maintained numerous networks beneath the surface.

The very purpose of opening this Hutao Villa was to help Qin Minghui accumulate more resources.

Even Shao Yuewen and Xia Shaohua, originally not part of Qin Minghui’s team, slowly became partners under Lu Zhaoxue’s mediation.

While they might not be considered insiders, they would execute at least some of Qin Minghui’s orders without fail.

This might seem ordinary, but it demonstrates one’s control over the local area.

"Knock knock knock!"

There was a knock on the door outside, and after a few seconds, the secretary pushed it open to report, "Boss, President Qi is here."

"Let him in." Qin Minghui instinctively replied.

But before the secretary could close the door, he called him back, "You don’t need to go; I’ll personally greet him." With that, he tidied his collar and strode out.

Lu Zhaoxue watched his change in attitude, a satisfied expression appearing on her face.

This was her man, able to bend and stretch as needed.

In the parking lot outside, Qi Yun got out of the Maybach and was about to walk towards the lobby when he saw Qin Minghui hurrying to meet him.

"Brother Qi, thank you for gracing us with your presence."

Hearing the somewhat inadequate title "Brother Qi", a hint of surprise flashed in Qi Yun’s eyes.

In the past, although Qin Minghui was polite to him, there was always a bit of superiority to his demeanor.

Today, at first glance, he’s adopting a very humble posture.

But Qi Yun understood well why the other party had made this shift.

"Haha, Leader Qin, you’re too kind. When you personally call, no matter how busy I am, I have to come."

Qin Minghui gently patted his arm, "There are no outsiders today, no need to be so formal."

At this moment, Lu Zhaoxue also came out from behind, smiling softly, "President Qi, knowing you were coming, I had the kitchen prepare some fish maw. You must try it later."

The two acted in perfect harmony, exceedingly warm in their attitude.

"President Lu is considerate, thank you." Qi Yun responded with a polite smile.

"President Qi, you’re too polite. Please come in and take a seat." Lu Zhaoxue raised her hand, making a gesture of invitation.

"Sure, please."

The three of them entered the private room, where Lu Zhaoxue poured tea for Qi Yun and then left with an excuse to check the kitchen, giving Qi Yun and the other person some space to talk.

It must be said, compared to those women who only know how to shop and demand emotional value, Lu Zhaoxue stands on a completely different level.

This is what you’d call a capable assistant.

With only the two men left in the private room, Qin Minghui skipped the pleasantries, "Brother Qi, the reason I invited you today is to thank you in person."

"I will remember the favor you did by stepping in to help this time!"

Qi Yun was pleased with his attitude; all his effort had been worth it.

However, even though he thought this way, he didn’t show it. He merely chuckled and shook his head, "Leader Qin, you’re exaggerating. Friends should help each other."

Seeing Qi Yun’s nonchalant demeanor, Qin Minghui couldn’t help but hold him in higher regard.

He had helped immensely, yet he didn’t seek any credit or show any sign of patronage, merely attributing it to mutual support among friends.

Whether he genuinely thought this or carefully maintained this guise, it showed exceptional character.

"Brother Qi, have you heard about the Wanda Plaza project near Bai Niao Lake?"

Wanda Plaza?

Qi Yun hesitated slightly while holding the teacup, lifting his gaze to Qin Minghui, analyzing his intent behind mentioning this.

"I’ve heard of it. Although it’s not downtown, it seems to be on the new subway line, and there are several large residential communities around it. The overall location is quite good."

"You’re right; it was a promising project. If developed normally, the land value should have increased considerably."

As he said this, Qin Minghui sighed and continued, "Unfortunately, Wanda failed to manage it well. Their financial chain broke, causing construction to halt, and they owe the government nearly five billion in land transfer fees."

"This issue has been dragging on, and the district recently filed a report planning to reclaim the assets according to regulations."

By now, Qi Yun roughly understood what the other party meant by bringing this up.

Bringing up Wanda Plaza out of the blue likely meant he wanted to use this piece of prime real estate as repayment for the favor.

Wanda Group has been having a tough time these past couple of years, even as they frantically offload assets to stay afloat, they remain under intense pressure from the market.

The big boss himself has appeared noticeably thinner on camera, presumably worn down by the nearly billion-dollar debt looming as he opens his eyes each day.

Wanda Plaza was arguably the group’s core asset. Even in a third- or fourth-tier city, it would be worth billions. Given its location in the capital, its value would be even higher.

Not to mention, the nearly 100-acre commercial land alone would be worth close to seven or eight billion at the current Bird City New District land prices, and with the already completed mall structure and facilities, the overall valuation would be at least fifteen billion.

Though unaware of how they managed to reclaim the asset or what kind of deal they reached with Wanda, the very fact that Qin Minghui was mentioning it now meant the deal was as good as sealed.

"Brother Qi, what do you think about this?" Qin Minghui looked at Qi Yun and asked.

On the surface, the question seemed innocent enough, simply asking for his opinion.

But to Qi Yun, it almost sounded like he was being asked whether he was interested in the plaza.

He was sure that if he nodded, he could acquire the prime asset at an exceptionally low price.

However, after a long silence, he ultimately shook his head with a smile, "I’m not that familiar with the real estate industry, so I’ll refrain from commenting."

Qin Minghui’s smile faltered, clearly not expecting Qi Yun to refuse.

He paused for two seconds before responding directly, "Do you have any concerns?"

Qi Yun indeed had concerns. While a project that could yield a net profit of ten billion looks enticing, acquiring it would tie him to Qin Minghui.

Though while Qin Minghui was here, no one might question it, but what if he got transferred away in the future?

This could become a vulnerability, ready to be exploited at any moment.

He had already completed his initial wealth accumulation. As long as his current ventures developed steadily, they were sure to yield hefty returns in the future.

Thus, he didn’t want a short-term gain to jeopardize his future.

There was another reason: money should be spent wisely, and favors should be saved for critical moments, those times when money can’t solve the issue...

But Qi Yun didn’t voice these thoughts, merely offering a gentle refusal once more, "It’s not about concerns, just that I really don’t have the energy to keep up."

"As you know, I’m currently handling solar projects, and my own company has a ton of things to manage, so I really can’t juggle more concerns."

Qin Minghui opened his mouth but left it at that, nodding, "Alright, if you change your mind, you can let Zhaoxue know."

There wasn’t much substantive content in their ensuing conversation; it was mostly Qin Minghui continually expressing goodwill. After the meal, he personally escorted Qi Yun to his car.

This kind of treatment, if known publicly, would astonish many...

Inside the car, Qi Yun rubbed his temples; he had indeed drunk quite a bit, feeling slightly intoxicated.

Not that he was fond of alcohol, but Qin Minghui’s excessive hospitality would have made it hard to refuse.

The car slowly headed towards the city center. As it passed through a railroad bridge tunnel, an exceptionally bright beam of light suddenly shone from ahead.

The dazzling light through the windshield instantly cleared Qi Yun’s sleepy state.