79: Investment Intentions

Li Ou led the two to the door of Chen Yuqing's office, knocked on the door, and after hearing a voice inviting them in, Li Ou pushed the door open and gestured for them to enter again.

The two walked into the office first, with Li Ou following behind, closing the office door.

Lin Zifeng, his face beaming, froze when he saw Chen Yuqing standing up from the boss's chair.

"What's wrong? Are you surprised to see me? Didn't expect to see me here? Or didn't expect me to be the boss of this company?

I thought you'd guess it was my company just by seeing its name!"

Chen Yuqing said, walking around the boss's desk to stand in front of him, looking at him with a playful expression.

Jiang Yufei and Li Ou were both stunned, their gazes darting back and forth between the two, wondering about their relationship.

One thing they were both certain of was that the two had known each other for a long time.

Jiang Yufei thought to herself, this female boss is too beautiful. She had always been very confident in her own looks.

But compared to the other party, she was still a little lacking. She felt inferior when it came to that aloof demeanor.

She wondered what relationship this beautiful boss had with Zifeng?

From what she said, their acquaintance with Zifeng wasn't simple at all. It felt like their relationship was quite complex!

Li Ou thought, it seems my boss has known the other party for a long time, but I wonder when they met.

She had been with her boss since he started his business, for over four years, and there was no such person among his friends. It's really strange!

Lin Zifeng quickly composed himself and extended his hand to Chen Yuqing, "Yuqing, long time no see!

I really didn't expect you to be the boss of this company. I just thought it was too much of a coincidence, so I didn't dare to think in that direction."

"Long time? It's only been three months. You wouldn't have forgotten me so quickly, would you?"

Chen Yuqing said, shaking his hand and scrutinizing him.

Just as Lin Zifeng was at a loss for how to reply, Chen Yuqing made a gesturing motion, "Come and sit. The reminiscing is over. I asked you to come here to hear your presentation on investment promotion projects.

Let's not waste any more time on these irrelevant matters."

Lin Zifeng breathed a sigh of relief and sat down with the others in the reception area.

After a few brief introductions and pleasantries, at his hint, Jiang Yufei perked up and began to introduce Heping Town's investment promotion projects.

After nearly half an hour, Jiang Yufei finished her introduction, finally adding, "General Manager Chen, we have already secured investment for our food processing project and reached a preliminary cooperation intention.

Now, only the tourism development project and the hotel investment project associated with tourism development remain. We're wondering if you're interested in these two projects?"

During her introduction, Jiang Yufei also gave Chen Yuqing photos of several scenic spots in Heping Town, detailing them during her explanation.

Chen Yuqing held the photos, carefully re-examined them, then looked up and asked, "How much capital is estimated to be needed to complete your tourism development project?

Secretary Lin, you've been sitting here silently, letting your beautiful colleague do all the talking. I want you to answer this question."

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "Alright, General Manager Chen. Before coming to the Trade-Fair Venue, we made a detailed budget. The initial investment would require at least 20 million in startup capital.

If all development plans are to be realized, an additional investment of at least 30 million will be needed later.

The total investment would reach 50 million, and this is even with many basic building materials being sourced locally."

Chen Yuqing nodded and spoke again, "Committee Member Jiang just introduced the model of cooperative development.

Let's talk business. Secretary Lin, do you think it's fair that the investor contributes 50 million in capital to jointly develop this tourism project with your side?

Your side only provides natural resources, helps coordinate procedures, and offers some preferential policies, yet you want to hold 68% of the shares. Don't you think you're getting something for nothing, enjoying the fruits of others' labor?"

Chen Yuqing went straight to the heart of the matter.

"General Manager Chen, as the saying goes, 'sit on the ground and raise the price, then pay back on the spot,' right? Some issues can be negotiated."

He said, his face unfazed.

"Then Secretary Lin, please state your lowest price. I imagine that besides our company, there are no other competitors for this project, are there?

Please rest assured, if we don't reach a cooperation intention, I will not disclose your lowest price to anyone.

But if you're unwilling to say it now, I won't even have the interest to visit your location for inspection."

Chen Yuqing said without hesitation.

Hearing that she had spoken to this extent, Lin Zifeng and Jiang Yufei exchanged glances and made a decision.

"General Manager Chen, the shareholding ratio we previously announced was prepared for negotiations.

Since General Manager Chen is so straightforward, I will tell you our bottom line. If you are not satisfied, then I can only express my regret."

Lin Zifeng said sincerely.

"I'm listening."

"Our bottom line is that we must hold 51% of the shares."

After stating their pre-agreed bottom line, the two stared intently at Chen Yuqing.

Chen Yuqing pondered for a moment before looking up and saying, "You certainly show sincerity, but whether we can cooperate can only be decided after I visit your town for an on-site inspection."

Hearing Chen Yuqing's reply, both of them simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

"General Manager Chen, since that's the case, could you first sign a letter of intent for investment with us?"

Jiang Yufei said with anticipation.

"No problem. Anyway, we both know that a letter of intent for investment doesn't have legal effect. Only a formally signed contract is binding on both parties."

Chen Yuqing readily agreed.

Subsequently, both parties discussed some details and terms, and in less than half an hour, Chen Yuqing signed the letter of intent for investment.

Lin Zifeng stood up, extended his hand to Chen Yuqing again, and said with a smile, "General Manager Chen, I hope we can achieve this cooperation."

Chen Yuqing gave his hand a light shake, "I hope we have a chance for win-win cooperation.

I know this Trade-Fair Venue ends tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, I will bring people to Heping Town for an on-site inspection."

"I greatly admire General Manager Chen's decisive work ethic. The day after tomorrow, I will be in Heping Town to welcome your esteemed presence.

We'll take our leave now. See you the day after tomorrow."

Chen Yuqing nodded, and Jiang Yufei also shook hands with the other party to bid farewell. Then, the two turned and walked out of the office.

Chen Yuqing saw them to the office door, then stopped, letting Li Ou escort them downstairs.