Chapter 94: A Masterstroke

Chapter 94: Chapter 94: A Masterstroke

Li Guoqiang and Cha Lan were brought up by Xu Wu.

After entering the private room, Cha Lan was still reeling from shock. He only snapped out of it when Chen Xiao stood up to greet him.

He finally managed to say, "President Chen, today has been a real eye-opener. Ah, I’m at a loss for words!"

Everyone burst into laughter. After Chen Xiao made the introductions, they all took their seats.

During the meal, Chen Xiao said to Cha Lan, "President Cha, you need to have a few extra drinks today. I secured a deal for you this morning worth about 40 million!"

Cha Lan was stunned for a moment, then instantly overjoyed. He laughed, "I knew it! I saw magpies this morning, so I knew something good was going to happen!"

"President Chen, with you looking out for me, I feel like I could get rid of my sales department! In the last month, you’ve helped me secure nearly a year’s worth of orders!"

Everyone laughed again.

The collaboration between Dr. Feng’s Robot and the Yino Group was a 100-million project, and the hardware R&D portion, worth about 40 million, was to be given to Zhi Fei Aerospace.

Cha Lan was so happy he insisted on switching to a large glass to down it in one go.

Liu Haoran was completely stunned. He knew where that 100 million had come from, and ’it had seemed completely unreliable!’

’I can’t believe the Group approved it this morning. They actually pulled it off!’

’President Zhao’s influence is truly extraordinary!’

Li Guoqiang joined in the banter. "This is so unfair! President Chen is always looking out for Cha, but he’s always fleecing me!"

Chen Xiao chuckled. "President Li, don’t be impatient. You have to take the long-term view!"

Of course, Li Guoqiang wasn’t that short-sighted. He had figured out that staying on Chen Xiao’s good side was more important than anything.

’Look at the people around him,’ he thought. ’Dr. Feng’s Robot was on the verge of bankruptcy, and it took off within a month.’

’Cha Lan has done almost a year’s worth of business in just this past month!’

’And the most ridiculous case is Xu Wu. She went from being a business director with a monthly salary of 20,000 to the general manager of Junxiao Capital Management Company.’

’Managing 800 million in funds... Even I’m incredibly envious.’

Since Xu Wu had to drive back, Chen Xiao didn’t let her drink. Naturally, no one at the table dared to pressure her.

During the toasts, Li Guoqiang first had a drink with Chen Xiao, then toasted Xu Wu.

He said politely, "President Xu, I’ll need your full support on that project I reported this morning!"

Hearing this, Cha Lan laughed. "What’s this, Li? The company just opened for business, and you’re already trying to give them their first deal!"

Xu Wu smiled. "I’m afraid I won’t be able to get first place. I’ll study it over the next couple of days, and after discussing it with President Chen, we’ll see if we can make it number two!"

Her status had changed. Even though Cha Lan used to be her boss, he now regarded her with a mix of respect and awe.

He and Li Guoqiang both thought Chen Xiao had other intentions toward Xu Wu. ’One is young and rich, the other is beautiful as a flower.’

’How could sparks not fly?’

Hearing her words, Li Guoqiang laughed. "What, you already have business on the first day?"

Xu Wu replied, "President Chen gave the order. He wants me to acquire Jiangzhou Wansheng Square. I just contacted them, and their interest is extremely strong!"

’Acquire Wansheng Square? That plaza would cost at least a billion or more, but Junxiao Capital only has 800 million in total.’

’Doesn’t that mean there’s no chance for Brother Yong’s Hongmeng Intelligent Selection project?’ He grew anxious, but he couldn’t just ask Chen Xiao to invest in his project and give up on acquiring Wansheng Square. ’What right do I have to say something like that?’

Chen Xiao heard this and said, "Then strike while the iron is hot. Let’s acquire it quickly!"

Cha Lan was also a bit dumbfounded. ’Bro, you’re playing in the big leagues! For your first deal, you’re directly buying Wansheng Square, one of Jiangzhou’s top commercial properties!’

’This has to be the most ridiculously baller "salesman" in history!’

"President Chen... ah, I was hoping to talk to you about my Hongmeng Intelligent Selection Car project, but it looks like that will have to be pushed back. It’s just a shame for such a great project!"

Li Guoqiang sounded a little disappointed.

Chen Xiao raised his glass. "Come, President Li. Thank you for thinking of us first with such a good project. Have President Xu take a look at it. I don’t think there will be any major issues!"

He then said to Xu Wu, "President Xu, you take the first look, and send me a copy of the project proposal as well!"

Li Guoqiang was still worried. "President Chen, your investments are all massive undertakings. The funding..."

His unspoken meaning was clear, but he couldn’t say it directly: ’You obviously don’t have enough capital.’

Chen Xiao understood the unspoken concern and immediately smiled. "Don’t worry," he said. "I’ve thought about it. Capital operations require a lot of funding, so I’ve decided to inject another 1.4 billion, bringing the total to 2.2 billion. That should be enough for President Xu’s initial operations!"

Everyone at the table, except for Xu Wu and Zhao Hui, had been general managers for years, but hearing this, they couldn’t help but feel a little dazed.

’He says 2.2 billion as casually as if he were saying two thousand yuan. President Chen, you really are full of surprises!’

Zhao Hui was so startled his hand trembled, and his wine glass tipped over, spilling all over him. He hurriedly grabbed a napkin to wipe himself off.

He was truly terrified. That afternoon, he had been shocked beyond words seeing the luxurious office space and learning it was his sister’s company.

And now what was he hearing? ’2.2 billion! My sister has a 2.2 billion company!’

’How much good karma did our Zhao Family’s ancestors accumulate to deserve the Zhao Family’s good fortune today!’

Zhao Hui knew that with their connection to Zhao Xiangjun, the Zhao Family was destined for greatness. ’As long as I do my job well and earn my brother-in-law’s support!’

’This lifetime, I can definitely make a name for myself. I can definitely become someone!’

Therefore, when Zhao Hui walked over to toast Chen Xiao, his hands were trembling, and he could barely speak clearly.

"Pres... Pres... President Chen, I toast you!"

Chen Xiao stood up as well, patting him on the shoulder. "Brother Hui, we’re family. Don’t be a stranger!"

Zhao Hui’s face flushed with emotion as he drained his glass in one gulp.

After the banquet ended, Chen Xiao specifically instructed Zhao Hui not to drive and to take a taxi home.

Liu Haoran, ever the smooth operator, told him to take a taxi both ways and that the fare would be reimbursed.

Chen Xiao smiled. It wasn’t that he cared about such a small amount of money, but it was the thought—and the gesture of loyalty—from Liu Haoran that counted.

Chen Xiao was driven back to Bihu Twin Seals by Cha Lan, who had brought a driver that day.

After the car stopped, Cha Lan got out too. Emboldened by the alcohol, he gripped Chen Xiao’s hand tightly and said, "President Chen, I really owe it all to you. This year, I can finally live comfortably!"

"From now on, I’m your man! Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do it!"

Chen Xiao smiled, patted his hand, and told him to get back in the car.

’As the level of his daily basic stipend increases, and as his Diligence Points continue to grow, the speed of his wealth accumulation will increase exponentially.’

’Perhaps in the future, he’ll be surrounded by people worth tens or even hundreds of billions, and they’ll try to curry favor with him just like Cha Lan and Li Guoqiang.’

’He might not remember all of them, but he would definitely remember Li Guoqiang and Cha Lan.’

’The first ones are the best. The friendships forged when you have nothing are the most precious!’

When he got home, he knew without even thinking that Zhao Xiangjun would be waiting for him.

She hated the smell of alcohol—it could even keep her from sleeping. But whenever he had been drinking, no matter how late it was, she would always wait up for him.