I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 240: Don’t avoid relatives when promoting talents

Qian Xiaoli was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this.

"Dad, you're playing matchmaker! Fang Qingye and Bai Ou get along very well. Bai Ou is my good friend. How could I steal her away?"

"Oh, Director Bai's daughter, sigh," Qian Weimin sighed deeply.

"Dad, what's wrong with you today? Did Fang Qingye bewitch you?" Qian Xiaoli asked curiously.

"What bewitching potion? I'm the one trying to please her now!" Qian Weimin briefly recounted his tea-drinking experience with Fang Qingye earlier that day.

"Look how clever Fang Qingye is! I admire her greatly," Qian Weimin concluded.

Seeing her father praising Fang Qingye so highly, Qian Xiaoli felt a little annoyed: "Dad, you could have done this project on your own, why did you have to work with him?"

“You don’t understand. This project requires a large investment and carries high risks. Having another person helps share the risks. Also, isn’t it because of you that I want to get closer to you through this cooperation?” Qian Weimin said with a smile.

"Don't even think about it. It's impossible for us, not even without lotus root, because I have no feelings for him." Qian Xiaoli said, picking up a blueberry from the coffee table and stuffing it into her mouth.

Seeing his daughter like this, Qian Weimin was a little angry: "Then let me tell you, there's no possibility between you and Song Dahai. Even if Song Dahai isn't talking to Chen Meimei right now, it's still impossible for you two!"

Upon hearing her father's words, Qian Xiaoli's expression immediately changed. She jumped off the sofa, put on her slippers, and headed to her bedroom.

"Dad, don't expect your son-in-law to shoulder the burden of Tenglong Industry. He should just go find a professional manager like Shi Jingsheng." After saying that, he turned and went into his bedroom with a "bang," leaving Qian Weimin feeling somewhat helpless.

Sigh, every family has its own troubles.

Fang Qingye doesn't have such worries for the time being.

There was still no news from Song Qingdong, but Fang Qingye wasn't in a hurry. He wasn't waiting for Song Qingdong's reply, but rather for the results from the construction cost estimation company in Huijing.

Once the cost estimate was completed, if Song Qingdong hadn't responded, he would go to Qian Weimin to discuss the matter.

Another week passed, and Fang Qingye finally received the cost estimate. He looked at it and it was about what he had expected, approximately 1.43 million.

Just as he was about to meet with Qian Weimin for a detailed discussion, Song Qingdong suddenly called: "Xiao Ye, I've thought it through, let's cooperate."

"Uncle Song, I have to tell you, Mr. Qian also wants to get involved," Fang Qingye said truthfully.

"Hehe. This guy, nothing can escape him. Then let's work together again. I'll call him and we'll go to his teahouse for tea tonight and talk about this."

"Okay," Fang Qingye agreed.

So at the same time and in the same place, Zhao Qiong took Fang Qingye to the private room on the second floor, but this time there were three of them.

“The three of us have read the planning document, and I personally have no objections,” Qian Weimin said. “If we’re going to build a park, we can’t be too perfunctory. At the very least, after it’s built, we can’t let the people complain that it’s all show and no substance.”

"That's what I mean too, to let us old guys leave a good reputation in Nanxin County, just like building temples in ancient times," Song Qingdong chuckled.

"Hey, we're getting old, but Mr. Fang is still young."

After chatting and laughing for a while, they got down to business. Fang Qingye said, "The construction cost company in Huijing has already prepared the cost estimate. Take a look." After saying that, Fang Qingye placed a thick stack of documents on the coffee table.

The two huddled together and flipped through it.

The total cost was 1.43 million yuan. Fang Qingye had told them the approximate amount beforehand, so they weren't surprised. Of course, they would have to go back and carefully review the cost details of each item.

They're all in the real estate business, so this isn't difficult.

"We'll take a look at the cost estimate later." This was Song Qingdong saying. "Xiao Ye, you initiated the investment in the partnership shares, so what's your plan?"

"How about each family takes one-third? Keep it simple," Fang Qingye said.

“I agree!” Qian Weimin immediately stated, “That means each company will invest approximately 4700 million yuan in the park project. As for the development of the subsequent 300 mu of land, we will budget for that later. In any case, each company will invest one-third.” Song Qingdong nodded, “I agree as well. Let’s talk about funding now.”

"I have no problem with the funds; I can provide them anytime." Fang Qingye took a sip of tea and smiled slightly.

“I can do that too,” Song Qingdong said. “The plan says the project will be completed in a year and a half. We’ll start with 2400 million, and we can squeeze it out. It’s you, old man, who has the money.”

Song Qingdong looked at him and said, "You've started quite a few projects this year, including one in Jinghai city. Are you able to manage the workload?"

"Indeed, I'm a bit tight on funds this year, and the Nanxinhu project wasn't in my initial plans at the beginning of the year," Qian Weimin admitted frankly. "But I have a solution."

"any solution?"

“I want to pledge my shares in Yuxiang Gas to the bank for a loan,” Qian Weimin said.

"Hey, Lao Qian, did you already think of this method?" Song Qingdong asked.

Qian Weimin chuckled and said nothing.

“Then I’ll just pledge part of it as collateral for a loan to ease my company’s cash flow,” Song Qingdong said.

The two of them looked at Fang Qingye together again.

"I don't need it." Fang Qingye picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

I initially established a position in cotton futures in my own account and later added to it. Now I have 40 million yuan in funds in my account. I can transfer 24 million yuan to Tuofang Company's account.

Upon hearing this, Qian Weimin immediately gave a thumbs up: "Among us, Mr. Fang has the most abundant funds. They say you're investing in stocks?"

"Now we're switching to futures trading," Fang Qingye said without hiding anything.

"I heard that the risk is greater."

"Risk and return are directly proportional, which is why the return is higher."

Fang Qingye was right. This cotton futures speculation was thrilling. At the beginning, the short sellers were aggressively suppressing the price, and Fang Qingye once suffered a loss of 40%. However, he remained calm and made timely adjustments. Later, the longs launched a counterattack, not only recovering the losses but also now having a paper profit of nearly 1.8 million.

Based on Fang Qingye's calculated target price of 18500 yuan per ton for clearing out inventory, he estimated that he could make a net profit of 4.4 million yuan, so funding was not an issue at all.

After discussing the funding, the next step was to address the specific implementation issues. Everyone agreed to establish a new company called Huacheng Development Company, jointly funded by the three parties, to coordinate the construction of Nanxin Lake and subsequent real estate development.

“This investment in the scenic area and the nearby land development is estimated to be over 3 million yuan, which is a huge amount of money. So, all three of us should join the board of directors, and then we can select two or three more from the company’s senior management, and find an independent director. What do you think?” Qian Weimin suggested.

“I agree with Lao Qian’s suggestion. Xiao Ye, why don’t you just become the chairman? You’ll be the one who planned this project.” Song Weimin said.

“I agree, haha,” Qian Weimin laughed.

I've gained another title: Chairman of the Board?
"Alright then." Fang Qingye agreed, as she was quite invested in this project.

Making money is just one of the goals; who wouldn't want to leave something behind in their hometown?
"The rest is the company's management team. I suggest we do what Yuxiang Gas does: combine open recruitment with our own recommendations. What do you think?" Qian Weimin added.

“I agree. You both own group companies with plenty of talent. You should recommend yourselves so we can discuss it together.” Fang Qingye said with a smile.

"As the saying goes, one should not avoid recommending relatives for the best position. How about I recommend Dacheng as general manager? You all know Dacheng well. He has been working with me for almost ten years and has a wealth of experience," Song Qingdong suggested first.

Song Dacheng?
Fang Qingye frowned at the suggestion of appointing him as manager, but before he could speak, Qian Weimin was the first to object.

“No, Lao Song, I’m a straightforward person. Your company cut corners in the construction of the new energy vehicle base and the road building. This has a big impact. The county leaders are not happy. Dacheng is in charge of this work. If we let him take charge of the development of Nanxin Lake, the county leaders probably will not agree.”

Upon hearing Qian Weimin's direct refusal, Song Qingdong's expression changed.

(End of this chapter)