Chapter 1027: Just to Make Friends

The young man took the contract and left. He didn't know where he had it reprinted, but he returned in less than an hour.

Dong Herong looked through it carefully again: "There's no problem now."

"Then let's sign it." Zhou Andong nodded at Li Ling.

Zhao Liangping couldn't wait to take out a pen, signed his name on the contract, took out the company seal, and *slap*, stamped it on top.

"Done!" Zhao Liangping handed the contract to Li Ling.

Li Ling took it and signed her name. Two copies of the contract, one for each person.

Holding the contract, a smile appeared on Zhao Liangping's face: "Chairman Zhou, tomorrow is Saturday, we can process the paperwork. I've found someone; it can be handled in one day. When can the money arrive in the account?"

Zhou Andong said: "Do you want US dollars or Renminbi?"

Hearing Zhou Andong say he could provide US dollars, Zhao Liangping's eyes lit up.

"You have a foreign exchange quota?"

Zhou Andong smiled and took a Citibank check out of Jian Qiu's bag.

"This is a Citibank check. If you want Renminbi, it will arrive within a month. If you want US dollars, once the paperwork is processed, the money can be given to you."

Zhao Liangping said without hesitation: "Of course I want US dollars."

Not to mention that it would be given to him tomorrow after the paperwork was done, even if he had to wait two months, he would still want US dollars.

"You can have US dollars." Zhou Andong said: "However, it cannot be at the official exchange rate."

Because inflation was severe, the black market exchange rate had already reached around 1:11 or 12. But the official rate was still 1:5.5, and Zhou Andong wouldn't be stupid enough to give it to him at the official rate.

"No problem." Zhao Liangping nodded; of course, he wouldn't think that Zhou Andong would give him money at the official exchange rate.

Zhou Andong issued a 32 million US dollar check at a 1:10 rate; after all, it was impossible to hide the fact that he was flipping the land and selling it to Zhuo Qihua.

Once Zhao Liangping found out, he definitely wouldn't be happy. Doing business is about making money, not making enemies; there was no need to hold grudges. Issuing the check at a 1:10 exchange rate was precisely to balance Zhao Liangping's mood. Because as long as one had the channels, one could earn 30 or 50 million more.

The most important point was that if Zhao Liangping wanted Renminbi, Yuxi Real Estate definitely wouldn't be able to come up with over 300 million in funds, and in the end, it would only be possible to exchange it using US dollars.

However, he, Zhou Andong, couldn't possibly go through black market channels to exchange it and leave a stain on himself, but if he exchanged it officially, he would have to pay nearly 30 million US dollars more.

Therefore, he didn't do things too ruthlessly; settling at a 1:10 exchange rate was the best choice. He saved money, and Zhao Liangping earned money through the exchange rate difference; it could be called a win-win.

Seeing Zhou Andong issue a 32 million check, Zhao Liangping was very surprised.

During the negotiations, this guy had tried hard to suppress the price; why was he so generous this time?

Zhou Andong gave the check to Li Ling and said to Zhao Liangping.

"In business, making money is a small matter; making friends is the big one. I'm willing to make a friend like you, President Zhao, so naturally, I won't haggle over the exchange rate. Of course, how much money you can earn depends on your own ability."

Zhao Liangping didn't believe it, but he had seen Zhou Andong issue the check with his own eyes, so he had to believe it, and he was truly moved to a mess inside.

He immediately raised his teacup and said solemnly: "Chairman Zhou, I've decided to make you this friend. Brother, I'll use tea instead of wine to toast you."

Zhou Andong also raised his teacup, clinked it with Zhao Liangping's, and took a sip.

"Alright, let's wrap it up. We'll process the paperwork tomorrow; I hope it goes smoothly."

Zhao Liangping left feeling satisfied, and Zhou Andong and the others returned to the hotel. Li Ling and the others were staying on the 12th floor and went straight back to their rooms.

………………

In Jingcheng, after Zhou Chengwen, also known as the Third Master Zhou, got off the plane, he didn't go straight to the hospital. Instead, he returned to the hotel, took a shower, changed his clothes, and went to get a haircut, making himself look several years younger before rushing to the Military General Hospital.

Luo Wenxuan drove, with Zhou Qianyi and the Third Master Zhou sitting in the back, while Zhou Yu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, had a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

This guy had always opposed finding some "Second Man Man Laoyezi," fearing that his grandfather would divide the family property among so-called relatives.

When he learned that the Second Man Man Laoyezi had already been found, he immediately concluded that it was a scammer.

But once he heard that the grandson of this Second Man Man Laoyezi was Zhou Andong, his thoughts became a bit subtle.

He no longer thought he had encountered a scammer, nor was he afraid that his family property would be given to others, but his heart became awkward.

He was only three or four years younger than Zhou Andong, yet the achievements in their careers were worlds apart.

He was still hanging around everywhere, while Zhou Andong had already become a leading figure among young entrepreneurs in the mainland.

He could figure out with his butt what his situation would be like in the future.

Whether it was his grandfather or his father, they would definitely compare him to Zhou Andong.

Just thinking about how dark the days ahead would be—would he even be able to see the sun?

Arriving at the hospital, the Third Master Zhou got out of the car and couldn't wait to walk toward the entrance of the inpatient department.

Zhou Qianyi chased after him quickly: "Grandpa, slow down. We're already here; what's the rush?"

Luo Wenxuan also chased after them, while Zhou Yu lagged behind.

Stepping up the stairs, the Third Master Zhou looked back and saw Zhou Yu lagging behind, and said with great dissatisfaction.

"What are you lagging for? Compared to your big brother Andong, you really are just a piece of rotten mud. Hurry up."

Zhou Yu's face turned black instantly. *Look at that; he hasn't even met Zhou Andong yet, and he's already making comparisons. *

*If I meet him in a while, can it be any good? *

He didn't know that Zhou Andong hadn't even returned yet.

………………

In the hospital ward, the old man Zhou Banghua was sitting on the sofa, chatting with his in-law Yuan Xizhang (Man Man Laoyezi).

"I don't know why Dongzi brought me to Jingcheng. He just said he'd give me a surprise. It's been so many days, and there's still a pile of work at home."

Yuan Xizhang said with a smile: "The child said he'd give you a surprise, so just wait for it. What's the rush?"

Grandmother Dou Yonghua and Grandmother Zheng Guixiang were also chatting. For the past two days, these two old ladies had been inseparable and always had endless things to say.

Grandmother said: "Dongzi said we're all spending the New Year in Jingcheng this year."

Grandmother nodded: "It's good to spend the New Year together; our big family will be lively."

In the inner room, Yuan Liying and Old Comrade Zhou were also whispering.

"Dongzi said Third Uncle would be back today. What time is it now, and he still hasn't arrived? He wouldn't not come today, would he?"

Old Zhou shook his head: "Impossible. Third Uncle has been looking for us for so many years; how could he not be in a hurry to see Dad?"

"That's true!" Yuan Liying nodded: "Then it must be because something delayed him. Let's wait a bit longer; if he still doesn't come, I'll go cook."

Everyone in the family knew, but they were all keeping it from the Second Master Zhou, just wanting to give him a surprise.

"Pa pa pa..."

Just then, a knock came from outside.

Yuan Liying stood up abruptly from the chair by the bed: "They're here."