Chapter 148: Why Should You Get the Big Cut?

The next page of the PPT displayed a video shot by a drone rented by Huo Muyan.

It featured both long shots and close-ups.

The livery on every cargo ship bore the logo of Qianhe Group, with the logo of Huo Muyan's design studio at the very bottom.

"With the video as proof, those who know, know. I shouldn't need to elaborate too much on the transport capacity of Qianhe Group, right?"

"Besides that, Qianhe Group has also brought the two docks, Yenan Wharf and Yebei Pier, into its possession."

"As of now, Qianhe Group owns the only two docks in Yezhou, along with unquestionable transport capacity."

"Furthermore, Qianhe Group has submitted land reclamation permits to the relevant departments, with plans to double our maritime transport capacity within six months, reaching 50 cargo ships!"

Whoa!

The whole room was in an uproar.

They had seen companies expand rapidly, but never this rapidly.

What exactly is Zheng Qian's background? Where did he come from?

They had never heard of this person, Zheng Qian, before; a business genius had just suddenly appeared out of thin air.

He had been silent until now, but with one move, he had shocked everyone.

Qianhe Group, or rather Zheng Qian, has limitless potential for the future!

"Qianhe Group?"

"Is this your source of confidence?"

Jiang Yanran's mouth twitched.

Although the number of cargo ships and transport capacity of Zhengxin Shipyard still couldn't match Asia Shipping, the entire Qianhe Group combined was already comparable in scale to Asia Shipping.

It was just that Qianhe Group and Asia Shipping followed different paths.

The latter, Asia Shipping, specialized in maritime transport, constantly consolidating and strengthening its position as a maritime hegemon like a snowball rolling downhill.

While the former, Qianhe Group, was preparing to diversify into multiple industries.

Both paths had their pros and cons; one couldn't say Qianhe Group was inferior to Asia Shipping.

The maritime transport capacity of Qianhe Group alone had already fully surpassed Yamei Group, even leading them by a head.

Jiang Yanran saw an unprecedented ambition in Zheng Qian.

Clatter.

When Hu Jingyi heard Zheng Qian talk about the docks, his cane suddenly slipped from his hand, and he slumped into his seat.

"Dad, what's wrong, Dad?" Hu Yuebin was startled by Hu Jingyi's reaction.

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Hu Jingyi waved his hand.

"Dad, Zheng Qian acquired Yenan Wharf and Yebei Pier? How come we didn't know anything about this? Is that kid bluffing?"

"Our ships are still entering and leaving the docks normally; we haven't been affected at all, right?"

"He's targeting you specifically; why would he let you know?" Hu Jingyi scolded Hu Yuebin for being an idiot.

Zheng Qian acquired Yenan Wharf and Yebei Pier for the sole purpose of attending this bidding conference.

Before the bidding conference, they would continue to dock as usual.

But by announcing this news at the conference, he was clearly telling everyone that if they wanted to ship by sea, they had to choose Zhengxin Shipyard under Qianhe Group.

This was a complete crushing of Yamei Group's status in Yezhou.

Before the bidding conference, cargo ships would dock as they always had.

But after the bidding conference, that might not be the case.

If Zheng Qian refused to let Yamei Group's ships dock, Yamei Group would have to dock at the nearest locations, Qilu or Dongyi.

In that case, Yamei Group would directly lose the entire Yezhou market.

Is this Zheng Qian's trump card?

Others block markets by monopolizing clients, but Zheng Qian was simple and brutal—he just bought the docks and wouldn't let them dock?

Is that even how you do things?

Hu Jingyi clutched his chest, feeling his blood pressure rising.

Zheng Qian's impassioned speech, transport prices below industry standards, and extremely high transport capacity won the favor of many exporters.

For two consecutive days, Zheng Qian, along with Chen Weiqiang and Liu Shiqi, had been negotiating cooperation with exporters.

In the end, relying on his unique geographical advantage, Zhengxin Shipyard under Qianhe Group successfully secured two exporters in Yezhou.

Even a state-owned enterprise in Qilu, attracted by Qianhe Group's low prices, chose to sign a contract with Zheng Qian.

As Jiang Yanran revealed, 3 companies from Jiangnan, 2 from the Northeast, and 1 from Qilu chose to sign with the Five Shipping Alliance.

1 from Qilu and 2 from the Northeast chose the Northern Alliance.

Although the Five Shipping Alliance took the lion's share, the newly established Qianhe Group showed signs of catching up, which made Jiang Yanran very dissatisfied.

Zheng Qian vowed to double his transport capacity within six months. Jiang Yanran felt that Zheng Qian wasn't just talking big; he must have his own plans.

By then, the transport capacity of Qianhe Group might even rival Asia Shipping.

"Go and re-investigate his background. Have Old Wang handle it. I want to see what he's really made of."

Jiang Yanran ordered Secretary Du Bingbing.

On the other side.

The members of the Northern Alliance felt an unprecedented sense of pressure regarding Zheng Qian's Qianhe Group.

Their original plan was to secure two companies in Qilu and two in the Northeast, and compete with the Five Shipping Alliance for orders in Yezhou.

With Yamei Group there, they could at least secure one.

But who knew that kid, Zheng Qian, would suddenly pop up with Qianhe Group.

Now, not only did they fail to secure a single order in Yezhou, but they even lost a grain exporter in Qilu.

Zheng Qian's Qianhe Group completely disrupted their well-laid plans.

Now, they only had orders from three companies in their hands.

It wasn't even enough for the Northern Alliance to divide among themselves.

"That kid, he's really pissing me off!" Hua Yunfeng slammed the table hard.

When Zheng Qian said they wouldn't rely on anyone and would get orders on their own, Hua Yunfeng had laughed his head off and mocked him.

But at the bidding conference just now, he had been slapped hard in the face.

Now they only had orders from three companies.

It wasn't even enough for the Northern Alliance to divide among themselves.

Generally, at such bidding conferences, several enterprises form an alliance to handle orders together.

But Qianhe Group, a single enterprise, snatched away three orders.

That's three or four billion in profits!

Even with 25 ships, you couldn't possibly handle this much even if you stuffed yourself!

If Qianhe Group actually pulled it off, doubling their transport capacity within six months wouldn't be a joke.

"Since everyone is here, let's discuss how to divide these orders."

"Does this even need discussion? Kangming Shipping and Changsong Shipping will be responsible for exports in the Northeast, and I will be responsible for exports in Qilu." Hua Yunfeng immediately laid out the plan.

"Why do you get the biggest share?"

"Exactly, the Northeast is so far away; I want to ship the Qilu orders too."

"Nonsense, my Yuehua Shipping is less than 40 kilometers away from that grain export enterprise in Qilu. How can you compare to me?" Hua Yunfeng retorted.

"Don't blame me; blame that kid, Zheng Qian, for stealing your orders."

Hu Jingyi stood up at this moment: "I think, since we are an alliance, we are a community of shared interests. We should divide these three orders relatively evenly. Yamei Group is also relatively close to Qilu; we should consider the situation of Yamei Group as well."

Yamei Group's situation?

Hua Yunfeng wanted to laugh when he heard that.

Back when Hu Jingyi was a lackey for Hua Yunfeng's father, he didn't do things like this.

Now, Yuehua Shipping, Changsong Shipping, and Kangming Shipping didn't even have enough for themselves, so where would they get orders to give to Yamei Group?

Their alliance had already existed in name only after the bidding conference ended.

"Elder Hu, it's not that we are disloyal, but you should find a place to dock your ships first before talking about orders." Hua Yunfeng felt he had spoken quite tactfully.

You can't even find a place to dock your ships, and you still want to get orders?

Isn't that a joke?