He won 900 million in the lottery.

Indeed, remembering the lessons of history can help us avoid making the same mistakes!

The construction progress has met the standards.

After Chen Hangtian and I each advanced 500 million yuan, his project stopped.

He stopped construction, and naturally, Uncle Si's side also stopped. When Zhang Jian went to inquire with the other company, they said they were experiencing financial problems and needed to suspend construction. I called Chen Hangtian, but he was out of town.

Zhang Jian: "The other side said that once we have another 500 million in progress, the first payment will arrive in our account."

Currently, the costs of materials and labor are mostly being covered by the individual construction teams, so the situation hasn't reached the point of being too dire.

Me: "What does Fourth Uncle mean?"

Zhang Jian: "President Li's point is to continue as planned. The process is not the key; the key is the result."

Me: "Let's do it the way Fourth Uncle wants."

That afternoon, Chen Yuanyuan called to invite me to the manor for tea.

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Even though we've secured a project partnership, there's no one to pick us up or drop us off.

Cold-blooded and ruthless.

In late autumn, the fruit trees in the garden looked somewhat withered, and the fragrance of osmanthus had faded.

The woman was still the same woman, brewing tea, but I really couldn't understand her anymore.

Chen Yuanyuan: "President Shen, it's been a long time."

Me: "Yes, it's been a whole month since that night, hasn't it?"

Chen Yuanyuan's hand trembled as she brewed tea: "It's a joyous occasion to visit President Shen today."

Me: "The HG project just stopped, so what good news is there for you, Mr. Chen?"

Chen Yuanyuan lowered her head: "Just call me Yuanyuan. Yesterday, Dean Wu contacted me. The first settlement statement for the mobile phone bidding has been approved, and we just need to wait for the payment."

Me: "It's a good thing, but it's also within expectations. As agreed, even if the government issues a settlement statement, the payment will probably not be settled until the end of the year."

The beautiful woman tucked her hair behind her ear; the charm of her professional attire was irresistible, especially in this antique-style club.

Chen Yuanyuan: "What if I could turn this settlement statement into cash? Come on, have some tea."

I gently fanned myself with my hand and sniffed: "It smells so good! What kind of tea is this?"

Chen Yuanyuan: "The tea is still the same tea."

Me: "Then why does it smell like jasmine?"

Chen Yuanyuan blushed: "President Shen, you haven't answered my question yet."

Me: "Cashing out the settlement statement? Going through a factoring company incurs not only handling fees but also monthly management fees. This bidding process was already low-profit, and discounting it would be a losing proposition."

Chen Yuanyuan: "Of course not, it's about cashing out equity."

Me: "Please speak?"

Chen Yuanyuan: "The company you and Xingxing collaborated on used equity to pay cash, which includes all accounts receivable from this transaction."

Me: "Did Zhang Xingxing find funding?"

Chen Yuanyuan: "President Shen, please don't inquire about Xingxing for now. This equity vesting is an opportunity I worked hard to secure. I don't know if President Shen is willing."

I leaned back: "HY Company isn't under my control. You need to talk to General Manager Zhang now."

Chen Yuanyuan: "General Manager Zhang? Who is that?"

Me: "It seems Yuanyuan and the aerospace industry haven't been communicating much lately."

Chen Yuanyuan: "He went to another city and won't be back until the end of the year."

I have no interest in inquiring about Chen Hangtian. He doesn't care about the 8000 million yuan heating pipe business here. There are definitely bigger projects in other places, and it's not my place to ask about them.

Me: "Now HY Investment is entirely controlled by Mr. Zhang, and the same goes for HG."

Chen Yuanyuan frowned; this was not what she had imagined.

Chen Yuanyuan: "Mr. Shen, please have some tea. I'm going to the restroom."

I nodded.

Go ahead, call and ask.

As soon as Chen Yuanyuan stepped out, the Su and Hang couple came in.

I didn't stand up, nor did I intend to; I simply nodded in acknowledgment.

Su Hang was very enthusiastic: "President Shen hasn't been here for a long time."

Me: "Yes, Section Chief Su, it's been a long time. Would you like to sit down? I'm going out for some fresh air and a smoke."

Su Hang's eyes lit up: "Let's go, together."

Downstairs in the courtyard, there is a small pavilion and a fish pond.

Su Hang and I sat in the pavilion, puffing away on cigarettes.

Su Hang: "I still feel like I haven't had enough of playing mahjong with Mr. Shen last time. I wonder if Mr. Shen is in a hurry to leave today?"

I shook my head: "Without Aerospace, the three of us can't even fill a table."

Su Hang: "No rush. I invited another friend. We were already short-handed, so I asked Xiaoqin to make up the numbers. We just happened to meet President Shen today. Isn't that fate?"

Me: "Since Section Chief Su has put it this way, then I can only obey. I just hope he'll go easy on me at the card table."

Su Hang laughed heartily: "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, until the very end, no one knows who will win or lose."

I thought to myself, "That's bullshit! I've been losing at cards for thirty years. If I could ever win at your table, you'd be my lucky charm, and I'd feed you dollars every month!"

At this moment, Chen Yuanyuan walked over, presumably having finished asking for instructions.

Chen Yuanyuan: "President Shen, you know Section Chief Su?"

I didn't answer, but Su Hang answered first.

Su Hang: "They've already played cards upstairs, and they'll play again in a bit."

Chen Yuanyuan nodded: "Since President Shen is going to play cards later, I won't take up any more of your time. Could you give me President Zhang's contact information?"

Me: "Find Qiuya, I don't care about this."

After Chen Yuanyuan left, Su Hang spat on the ground.

Me: "Why does Section Chief Su have a problem with her?"

Su Hang: "Hehe, no. But, did President Shen get any meat?"

A thought crossed my mind, but I said aloud, "Who would dare to mess with someone from Dean Wu's department?"

Su Hang curled his lip: "She was alright a couple of years ago, but now even if I paid her, Dean Wu wouldn't want her. However, I heard that this woman is quite exceptional. Chen Hangtian only used her to entertain high-ranking officials; we're not at that level."

It seems Chen Hangtian went to great lengths to drag me into this mess.

Just then, another person entered through the door. He was dressed formally, and his eyes revealed a hint of shrewdness. After making eye contact with me, he subconsciously looked away. This person must be very cautious within the system.

Su Hang: "Director Zhao, over here."

Su Hang introduced: "Director Zhao is from the district finance bureau, and this is General Manager Shen. We've played cards together here before."

In a bureau, there may be four deputy directors like Director Zhang, but there is only one like Zhao Yigang, the legitimate director of the district finance bureau, a section chief.

Upon hearing that I had played cards with Su Hang, Zhao Yigang's wariness lessened somewhat.

Me: "Everyone's here, shall we go upstairs and start?"

First, I want to create the impression that I also enjoy playing cards, so that we can communicate and exchange ideas later.

In different circles, different needs lead to different roles.

At the manor, I belong to the type of player who is bad at cards but also loves to play.

Mrs. Su Hang was as demure as ever, wearing half-rimmed glasses and a fitted yet elegant outfit with a blue and white porcelain pattern. Her updo hairstyle must have taken a long time to style before she went out, or perhaps it was professionally designed. It looked beautiful, and overall she was a very sophisticated woman.