Chapter 108

After a few pleasantries, Qin Ze called the three of them to a quiet corner nearby and began to explain the strategy for the night.

"When we go in later, show me some presence."

"We must secure this investment from Guanghui Group."

Zhang Kai scratched his head and said somewhat hesitantly:

"President Qin, there's something I don't know if I should say..."

"Go ahead."

"I specifically studied the financial statements and business of this Guanghui Group before I came."

"To be honest, the current operating status of this company is not very optimistic."

"They have several projects under construction with long repayment cycles, and their debt ratio is not low."

"To put it bluntly, given the company's situation, it's not worth us investing money at all."

"And the fact that they haven't been able to raise funds for so long shows that the market generally doesn't favor them."

"Plus, with the real estate industry currently in a downturn, if we invest in this..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was already very clear.

Jiang Wan also chimed in:

"That's right, Senior Brother. They're asking for ten million right off the bat."

"If this Guanghui Group collapses later, that ten million will be a total loss."

"And when I went to see Ye Zhuzhu this afternoon, her attitude was quite condescending toward us."

As she said this, there was a hint of annoyance in her tone.

Qin Ze heard this and sneered.

He looked at the three people in front of him and said slowly:

"Actually, I never intended for this ten million to have much of a return."

All three were stunned.

Zhang Kai's eyes widened:

"Huh? An investment with no return?"

Su Qingqing was also full of confusion, but she didn't speak, just looked at Qin Ze.

Jiang Wan asked directly:

"Senior Brother, what do you mean by that?"

Qin Ze smiled mysteriously and lowered his voice:

"Do you know what Ye Zhuzhu's background is?"

The three shook their heads.

"This Ye Zhuzhu is from Shangjing."

Qin Ze said, enunciating each word:

"A woman in her early thirties, able to support such a large enterprise here in Jiangcheng—don't you think you should think about it carefully?"

As soon as these words were out, Zhang Kai was the first to react.

His eyes suddenly brightened:

"President Qin, do you mean... she has someone behind her?"

Qin Ze didn't speak, just smiled meaningfully.

Zhang Kai slapped his thigh:

"I get it! I get it!"

"No wonder you insisted on this investment; then we should definitely invest!"

"Our company is being investigated; there must be someone targeting us behind the scenes!"

"We need to find a big backer!"

Jiang Wan also understood instantly.

She looked at Qin Ze with admiration in her eyes:

"No wonder you insisted repeatedly that I must secure this partnership, Senior Brother."

"So you were aiming for this connection."

Qin Ze nodded with a smile:

"We're currently being made miserable by others."

"If we can get on Ye Zhuzhu's line, no matter how much background Liu Bin has, he'll have to think twice."

"This ten million is just a stepping stone."

Su Qingqing listened from the side; although she didn't fully understand, her eyes were full of worship as she looked at Qin Ze.

Zhang Kai gave a thumbs up:

"President Qin, I truly admire your vision."

"My brain can only calculate accounts, but your brain calculates human hearts."

Qin Ze waved his hand:

"Alright, stop the flattery."

"When we go in later, eat and drink as you should; don't show any fear."

"I'll handle the negotiations."

The three nodded in unison.

As soon as he finished speaking, there was some movement at the entrance.

A black Bentley pulled up to the hotel entrance.

The valet opened the door, and a pair of black high heels stepped out first.

Then, a woman stepped out of the car.

Everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to her.

Ye Zhuzhu was wearing a dark suit skirt, with a sharp cut and high-quality texture.

The hem reached just to her knees, revealing a stretch of fair, slender calves.

She stepped in a pair of black stiletto high heels, standing there with an aura that was fully unleashed.

Her features were exquisite, her eyebrows like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn water.

Her lips were painted with bright red lipstick, making her skin appear even fairer.

She looked to be in her early thirties, but her entire being exuded the unique charm and style of a mature woman.

That kind of beauty was not the green beauty of Su Qingqing, nor the intellectual beauty of Jiang Wan.

It was a kind of composure and elegance that had settled after experiencing storms and seeing the world.

Behind her followed a young female secretary and a middle-aged man wearing glasses, who was likely the person in charge of finance.

Ye Zhuzhu walked into the lobby, her gaze sweeping around, and quickly locked onto Qin Ze and his group.

Jiang Wan hurriedly went up to meet her:

"President Ye, you're here."

Ye Zhuzhu nodded, her gaze passing over Jiang Wan and landing on Qin Ze.

She looked him up and down, a hint of surprise clearly in her eyes.

"You are President Qin?"

Qin Ze stepped forward and reached out his hand:

"Hello, President Ye, I am Qin Ze."

Ye Zhuzhu reached out and shook hands with him; her fingers were slender and carried a hint of coolness.

"I thought the boss of Qingfeng Holdings would at least be a middle-aged person in their forties or fifties."

Her tone carried a hint of playfulness:

"I didn't expect you to be so young."

Qin Ze smiled:

"Youth has its advantages; at least I have the stamina to stay up late to discuss partnerships."

Ye Zhuzhu's lips curled slightly at his words:

"Fine, then let's go in and talk while we eat."

The group entered the private room.

The room was elegantly decorated, with warm yellow lighting and exquisite tableware on the table.

Ye Zhuzhu sat in the main seat, Qin Ze sat next to her, and Su Qingqing sat to Qin Ze's right.

Jiang Wan and Zhang Kai sat opposite them, while Ye Zhuzhu's secretary and finance person sat at the lower end.

The waiter began to serve the dishes.

The dishes were exquisite, clearly of high-end hotel standard.

Ye Zhuzhu picked up her wine glass, looked at Qin Ze, and got straight to the point:

"President Qin, let's not beat around the bush."

"This afternoon, your President Jiang told me that your Qingfeng Holdings can come up with ten million."

"I'm very curious, where did a newly established small company like yours get so much capital?"

Qin Ze picked up his wine glass, clinked it with hers, and said unhurriedly:

"Don't worry, President Ye, the money will be in the account within a week."

Ye Zhuzhu's hand holding the glass paused.

Within a week?

Ten million?

She looked at Qin Ze's young face, not quite believing it in her heart.

"President Qin, isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?"

"Ten million is not one million."

"A small company just starting out, and you can come up with so much money in a week?"

Qin Ze smiled.

"President Ye, since I dare to say this, I naturally have my ways."

"You don't need to worry about this point."

"I just need to confirm one thing with you: are you truly interested in this partnership, or are you just here to test us?"

Ye Zhuzhu looked at him and was silent for a few seconds.

She picked up her glass, took a sip, and then said slowly:

"As long as you can promise to come up with the money, the contract can be signed at any time."

"Good."

Qin Ze nodded, his expression composed:

"Then it's a deal."