Chapter 408: A Clash of Masters

Chapter 408: Chapter 408: A Clash of Masters

If Miao Jianhang had a gun in his hand right now, he would have emptied the entire magazine into Wang Chenning’s chest without a moment’s hesitation.

Goddammit, this was like grinding his face into the dirt again and again!

Wang Chenning simply saying he overindulged in wine and women was enough to utterly humiliate him.

What was even more despicable was that Wang Chenning had actually said in public that he needed medication to maintain normal function. This was no different than stripping him naked and throwing him in front of everyone.

This was absolutely intolerable. He wanted to flip out right then and there.

However, he also knew that if he flew off the handle now, he would be the one to suffer in the end.

He knew full well that Wang Chenning had come out on top in his conflicts with Zhang Guoping, Li Mingchao, and Bai Qianxun. Moreover, he was held in high regard by Zhao Jiefang. Even Li Baoguo hadn’t sought revenge for his own grandson, instead treating Wang Chenning as a guest of honor.

Although his official position was higher than both Wang Chenning’s and Luo Yuqing’s, his actual influence was far less than theirs.

If he made a scene with them on the spot, his own prospects would be ruined.

Therefore, despite the rage in his heart, he held it in.

"Mr. Wang, your medical skills are truly remarkable. It seems nothing can be hidden from you. It’s quite embarrassing, but I have a heart condition, so I’ve been taking some medication. I’m sure Mr. Wang knows that a side effect of this drug is that it... aids male function. With so many ladies present, I shouldn’t say more. I can only say that I will do my best to reduce the side effects of this medication in the future, and also drink less."

After speaking, he raised his glass and toasted Wang Chenning again. "Thank you for your advice, Mr. Wang. If I have the chance, I will definitely visit you in Yandu for a consultation."

Wang Chenning smiled, gave a nod with his glass, and took a small sip. Miao Jianhang, however, downed his glass in one gulp.

The others at the table who hadn’t understood the situation finally caught on. Miao Jianhang must have done something to offend Wang Chenning and Luo Yuqing. Otherwise, the pair wouldn’t have been so disrespectful.

When Miao Jianhang made the toast, he drained his glass, but Wang Chenning only took a sip. It was a clear sign that he looked down on Miao Jianhang.

Dai Xingfeng didn’t react, merely watching the scene at the table with great interest.

In the end, Miao Jianhang couldn’t take it anymore. After taking a phone call, he apologized to Dai Xingfeng and Wang Chenning’s group, saying he had urgent business to attend to, and excused himself from the table.

Dai Xingfeng didn’t press for details, simply expressing his regret.

Luo Yuqing and Wang Chenning didn’t say much either, only politely remarking that they would drink and talk business with Miao Jianhang again when he was free.

Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian showed even less reaction. They didn’t know the cause of the conflict and were just watching the drama unfold like bystanders.

After Miao Jianhang left, the atmosphere relaxed a little.

Dai Xingfeng steered the conversation to other topics. He brought up the investments Wang Chenning’s group had made in Qiantang, and also mentioned the Gusu-based assets of Luo Yuqing, Yang Xiaofei, and Shanxing Group. He then enthusiastically invited Wang Chenning, Luo Yuqing, Yang Xiaofei, Li Fuzhen, and the others to invest in Gusu.

Wang Chenning immediately stated that Gusu was indeed a great place to invest and start a business, and that if he were to expand his pharmaceutical business in the future, Gusu would be his first choice.

Luo Yuqing immediately jumped in, saying that with Wang Chenning’s current influence in the traditional medicine world, his businesses were bound to keep expanding. After all, he was only twenty-six and couldn’t possibly stop here. She joked, "If your name isn’t on the global rich list in the future, I’ll take your surname. Of course, by then, you’ll probably look down on such a list."

Wang Chenning didn’t express a clear intention to invest as he had in Qiantang, which left Dai Xingfeng a little disappointed.

But this also made him respect Wang Chenning even more.

’This young man is no simple character. He knows how to play games at such a young age.’

Therefore, he showed no sign of displeasure. Instead, he had one of his aides give a detailed introduction to Gusu’s pharmaceutical and other industries, as well as the preferential policies originally drafted for the investment from Wang Chenning’s group.

"I’m starting to get tempted!" Luo Yuqing said with a smile. "The Luo family’s investments in Gusu aren’t very large-scale at the moment. I came this time specifically to investigate the necessity and importance of further investment. With someone like Mr. Dai in charge in Gusu, I think investing here has great prospects. Therefore, I will recommend that my family increase our investment and aim to complete the additional funding within the year!"

Dai Xingfeng was quite pleased to hear Luo Yuqing’s rather clear statement of investment intent.

Following that, Yang Xiaofei also mentioned that Lingyang Group was planning to increase its investments in Gusu.

After Yang Xiaofei’s statement, Dai Xingfeng’s smile grew even wider.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief. ’With the promises from these two women,’ he thought, ’at least one of them should come to fruition!’

He would have to work harder to ensure their ideas turned into reality.

Just then, Li Fuzhen also spoke up. She said that she and Wang Chenning were preparing to establish a Jiangnan branch of The Shilla Hotel as a joint venture, and they were currently in the process of selecting a site.

The previously considered locations included Qiantang and Zhonghai, but now she felt Gusu was also quite a good option.

Next, she and Wang Chenning would be going to Jinling to investigate and see which location was most suitable for building the hotel.

Dai Xingfeng was a shrewd man and immediately understood the implications. He warmly invited Li Fuzhen and Wang Chenning to establish the Jiangnan branch of The Shilla Hotel in Gusu.

The Shilla Hotel’s first branch in Huaxia was in Gusu, built more than a decade ago.

At that time, Li Fuzhen was not yet in charge of The Shilla Hotel.

To date, The Shilla Hotel only had two branches in Huaxia: one in Gusu and one in Chang’an.

From what Li Fuzhen was saying, it sounded like she was planning to build another hotel within Gusu, or perhaps tear down the original one and rebuild it, and she would also locate the Huaxia headquarters here.

If The Shilla Hotel were to build more domestic branches and place its headquarters in Gusu, its contribution to Gusu’s economy would be quite significant.

Within the Gusu region were many counties and cities with strong economic development, such as Kunsan, which was known as the number one county in Huaxia. These places were very suitable for building high-end hotels.

If The Shilla Hotel were to build multiple branches within Gusu and also locate its headquarters there, then regardless of the economic figures it contributed, the achievement of bringing in The Shilla Hotel’s Huaxia headquarters alone would be a major highlight on Dai Xingfeng’s political record.

Moreover, Li Fuzhen was planning to form a joint venture with Wang Chenning. If this investment truly came to pass, it would certainly be a great help to him.

’It seems that treating Wang Chenning and Luo Yuqing’s group with such courtesy has been quite fruitful. It would be even better if they could sign some formal project agreements before leaving Gusu.’

Dai Xingfeng thought of Miao Jianhang, who had just left. He felt he could use the incident with Miao Jianhang to his advantage.

After the banquet, he planned to talk with Luo Yuqing and Wang Chenning about this matter and get the key details straight.

Miao Jianhang was already one of his rivals and had long been coveting his current position.

Moreover, he often held opposing views at work. Dai Xingfeng had been wanting to make a move for a long time!