Sure enough, Qian Guangzhao continued without hesitation, “Hence, these two aircraft carriers will take up a lot of Hong Dali’s energy. Transforming an aircraft carrier is not as simple as transforming a car. The equipment and materials are at least tens of millions. Statistically, at present, Hong Dali will invest about 3 to 4 billion on the sci-fi town. Plus another 1.5 to 2 billion for the aircraft carriers’ transformation. And nearly 2 billion from the New Lanxiang Vocational School’s teachers’ wages. In short, Hong Dali will be spending about three billion in the near future.”
Three billion in expenses! In the near future!
Everyone was shocked. Although the attendees of the meeting were all representatives of major consortia, their total worth was just over ten billion. It would be considered good if they could hit twenty billion.
But Hong Dali was intending to spend three billion in just these two projects!
Three billion! Not Russian ruble or yen, but yuan, which was almost equivalent to US dollars! If one used gunny sacks to store the money, it would be enough to fill this conference room named Above the Clouds! Everyone was so shocked by Hong Dali’s generosity they could only sigh—the scale of Hong Dali’s squandering was too large!
Thinking of that, a chill ran down everyone’s back.
If Hong Dali continued to play in this manner in other industries, no one else would be his competition!
At this moment, someone asked, “CEO Qian, we can’t possibly interfere in his spending! What do you suggest we do? What we’re concerned about is how to stop Hong Dali from dabbling in everything in case his unbelievable luck affects our roots.”
Hearing that, everyone nodded.
It was obvious they were all concerned about minimizing Hong Dali’s scope.
“This is a good question!” Qian Guangzhao laughed and said, “Since Hong Dali has the intention to invest about three billion on these two projects, he definitely wouldn’t mind spending another three billion! Hence, we just need to make him continue investing in these two projects. At the same time, we will combine forces to pressurize Hong Weiguo at the Resource Chamber of Commerce Meeting to make him control his wastrel son. That’s how we will win!”
“CEO Qian, you mean we will prevent his plans from going too smoothly, right?” Someone quick-witted reacted.
Cheng Qifu, Fourth Master Cheng, was on the same frequency. He laughed and said, “Damn. I like your idea, Old Qian! Good!”
When he had everyone’s attention, Cheng Qifu calmly said, “What is the Resource Chamber of Commerce Meeting? It’s where all large-scale resources within Heavenly State are allocated! By dabbling in everything, Hong Dali is threatening all our businesses. What we need to do now is to hinder Hong Dali’s plans!”
“That’s right.” Qian Guangzhao nodded and smiled. “Development of the sci-fi town will definitely require sources like wood and steel. Transforming aircraft carriers will require a variety of equipment. Most of us here are in related industries. We just need to jack up the price for these materials. Hehe, then…”
“I agree.” Black Widow Wang Yingqiu turned to look at Qian Guangzhao and broke into a smile.
With a mutual understanding, Qian Guangzhao raised his eyebrows.
After hearing that, the other people in the meeting started discussing among themselves. “Well, this is a good idea. In the future, once we find out what Hong Dali is up to, we will raise prices!””Yes, we are the Resource Chamber of Commerce. We control almost all resources within the country. Unless Hong Dali stops with his ways, he will need to buy materials from us regardless of what he dabbles in!””Once we increase prices, no matter what Hong Dali does, his cost is sure to increase, haha!”
“We’ll do just that.” Qian Guangzhao laughed out loud. “In that way, as long as we all are on the same side, Hong Weiguo will not be able to do anything. At that time, he will have no choice but to take the initiative to limit Hong Dali’s actions. All we have to do is pressurize Hong Weiguo at the Resource Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Hehe, I can’t wait to see the look on his face!”
“Yes, yes. That’s it! If Hong Dali is not stopped, none of us will have it easy!””That’s right. I’ve been losing sleep over it recently!””Me too, I’m afraid of what Hong Dali would come up with. If it overlaps with my business, it’ll be problematic!”
Just at that moment, they heard a commotion outside the door. The door then opened and two young men rushed in carrying a stretcher. An ugly young man in his twenties lied on the stretcher, his head and face full of blood.
Everyone was shocked as they stood up to get a clearer view.
Jin Di Real Estate’s Boss, Cheng Qifu, rushed forward and asked, “Who is this that got beaten so badly, who is the culprit?”
Black Widow Wang Yingqiu didn’t even look. She calmly asked, “Is he dead?”
The head of New World Jewelry, Gong Zhiwen, looked at the person lying on the stretcher, his eyes flickering. He thought for a while and suddenly asked, “Who do you work for? Is it someone here?”
The young man nodded with much effort and turned to look at Qian Guangzhao. He said weakly, “CEO Qian, help me…”
Qian Guangzhao frowned and asked, “Who do you work for?”
“Big Bro Guang.” The young man lying on the stretcher was obviously badly beaten up. “I’m responsible to monitor Hong Dali…”
“You were exposed?!” Qian Guangzhao asked anxiously.
While everyone was talking about it, a deep male voice sounded from the door. “I did it.”
Everyone turned to look toward the door.
The only person who was able to appear without any notice and enter the room would be Hong Family’s most outstanding entrepreneur genius, Hong Dali’s father Hong Weiguo.
Seeing that, some people started to whisper among themselves. “Hong Weiguo is here. He usually dotes on Hong Dali so much. Seems like we’re in for a good show.””Doting is one thing. We have so many people here, we’re not afraid of one of him.””It’s hard to say. Hong Weiguo is okay usually, but this matter concerns Hong Dali. Now he’s here to settle scores!”
“Your man?” Qian Guangzhao squinted. Seeing how Hong Weiguo had come without any bodyguards, he asked in a deep voice, “Don’t you know that he’s my man?”
“Of course I know. I wouldn’t have beaten him up if I didn’t know.” Hong Weiguo chuckled and slowly said, “You sent him to watch my son Hong Dali. But he’s unlucky and got caught by my people. Hence, I punished him slightly on your behalf and sent him here. That’ll teach him a lesson not to run around in the future.” Hong Weiguo then raised his eyebrows. “We have already treated him quite well. He even took my private jet here.”
“I know Hong Dali is your precious son. But haven’t you gone too far this time?” Qian Guangzhao gave him a cold stare and snorted. “When you hit a dog you need to see who is the owner. Are you openly turning against us?”
Cheng Qifu added, “Hong Weiguo, aren’t you too aggressive in handling this matter?”
Black Widow Wang Yingqiu also said, “Insulting one directly, this cannot be tolerated.”
Gong Zhiwen tried to mediate. “CEO Hong, we are all businessmen. There’s no need to be so heartless?”
“Haha. You think I don’t know what you are discussing here?” Hong Weiguo chuckled. “My Dali is indeed dabbling in multiple industries. I know none of you will sit here and do nothing. It’s just a matter of time before things get ugly. This meeting that you are holding here today, isn’t it to think of ways to deal with my son?”
“Seems you are giving us a warning.” Cheng Qifu looked at the young man and rubbed his chin. “You are trying to tell us to lay our hands off your son Hong Dali?”
“That’s right. Seems like you are as smart as you are rumored to be. Very quick-witted.” Hong Weiguo nodded and laughed. “But the problem is, since you are trying to provoke my Dali, don’t blame me for being nasty.”
Hong Weiguo was as kind as can be in front of Hong Dali—Hong Dali was so precious to him that if he held him in his hands he was afraid he would drop him. But when Hong Dali was not around, Hong Weiguo’s style was exceptionally vigorous and effective!
These people dare touch Dali, don’t blame me for being ruthless!
For Hong Dali, Hong Weiguo almost turned his back on the entire Hong Family. What’s more these strangers?
“You dare challenge all of us here?” Hearing Hong Weiguo, Qian Guangzhao was shocked. “There’s at least half of the members of Resource Chamber of Commerce here. Do you think you have the ability to declare war just with Sangle?!”
“Declare war?” Where Hong Dali was related, Hong Weiguo was as badass as he could be. “You dare touch my Dali, what can you all do to me even if I declare war? Sanction me? Report me to the five magnates? Kick me out of the Resource Chamber of Commerce?”
Hearing that, Qian Guangzhao glared at him and asked in a deep voice, “Aren’t you afraid?”
“What a joke!” Hong Weiguo laughed. “I wouldn’t be here if I was afraid.”
“Good. You have guts!” Cheng Qifu stood up and walked towards Hong Weiguo, saying, “Don’t forget. In the session before the previous Resource Chamber of Commerce Meeting, telecommunication heavyweight Lü Yingda angered everyone by being overly outrageous. The members of the Resource Chamber of Commerce raised a petition and kicked him out of the Chamber of Commerce. You should know what became of Lü Yingda.”
