Chapter 112: Layout

"You actually used this method to transfer funds to our company?"

A trace of admiration appeared in Zhao Chenhui's eyes, and he even spoke a bit haltingly.

"You're reassured now, right?"

Lu Chen took a deep look at Zhao Chenhui, took a few puffs of his Cigar, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"Submit the Natural Port and Nitan to the appraisal company together, but split the two projects into two separate companies at the same time; do not confuse them. Then, have the audit team enter to conduct a comprehensive audit, and make sure to handle the reception for Crown well."

Lu Chen put the documents back into the document bag and gently closed it.

"This document is top secret. The funds should arrive by the end of the year—no, recently. Just notify me once you are prepared on your end."

He stood up, picked up the Wax Seal from the desk, resealed it, placed it back into the desk drawer, and casually tossed it into his personal space.

Only then did he sit back down on the sofa.

"Regarding the construction of the fleet, do you have any experience?"

"I don't have experience with this; I don't think anyone in our circle has experience in forming a fleet."

After thinking for a while, Zhao Chenhui spoke softly.

"If you are truly in a hurry for candidates, you might as well ask my teacher, Professor Li. I can solve legal issues for you, but I really don't have any candidates."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and took a puff of his Cigar.

After a good while, he waved his hand.

He stood up, returned behind the desk, and dialed a phone number.

"I am Lu Chen, I would like to speak with Elder Shi."

"Little Lu, has the port construction started?"

After a long while, Elder Shi's somewhat aged voice came through.

"Do you need my help with the money to acquire the fleet?"

"I don't have relevant professionals in my team, so I would trouble you to help me recommend one."

Lu Chen's tone carried a hint of respect as he spoke softly.

"As for the funding, if it is not enough when it comes time for the acquisition, I will seek your support again."

"You know Xiao Shiqing, right? He is a young man I have mentored who is quite decent; you two can communicate more."

Elder Shi paused before continuing.

"His fleet probably won't survive the cold wave at the end of the year, so I ask that you lend him a hand when the time comes."

"So it is Xiao Shiqing, Boss Xiao. Rest assured, if he encounters difficulties, I will certainly not stand idly by."

Lu Chen was taken aback, his brows furrowed slightly, and he chatted with Elder Shi for a while longer.

After agreeing on the time for his next visit to see Elder Shi, he hung up the phone.

Sitting on the sofa, he silently smoked a 555 cigarette before speaking softly to Butler Wang outside the door.

"Butler Wang, investigate Xiao Shiqing for me; this is his Business Card."

Butler Wang walked in, bowed slightly, and after taking the Business Card handed over by Lu Chen, he spoke softly.

"Very well, sir."

"Help me make an appointment with Professor Li to see when he is free, and bring Chen Mo along; it is time to pick up his daughter."

Lu Chen spoke again, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

The little girl is probably so happy she has forgotten to go home by now, right?

After all, Shen Wanyu has been diligently teaching Tingting in the Zhuangyuan every day.

The last time Shen Wanyu was mentioned, that little mouth of hers was pouting so much it could have hung an oil bottle.

"Sir, we can go to Professor Li's place at any time; the little girl quite likes it there."

After a while, Butler Wang knocked on the door gently.

"It's just..."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment and looked at Butler Wang with some confusion.

"It's just... she has ruined quite a few of the old gentleman's Orchids, so please be careful."

Butler Wang spoke with some embarrassment.

Lu Chen patted his forehead, and after several seconds, he spoke with a chuckle.

"This brat... go prepare a pot of fine Orchids for Professor Li, and bring some extra gifts. If there aren't any ready-made Orchids, send them to him in a few days."

"Very well, there is still one pot of Orchids at home."

Butler Wang nodded slightly and spoke softly.

Lu Chen nodded slightly, stood up, and straightened his suit.

"Alright, let's go and pick up the little girl to bring her home."

Lu Chen walked out of the study first, and when passing the conference room, he saw them still discussing loudly, so he just beckoned to Chen Mo.

"Boss, do we still need to continue equipping the brothers?"

Chen Mo had a hint of worry on his face as he asked softly.

"Although there are no large-scale attacks now, gang members still come to block the road from time to time."

"You handle the arrangements; go pick up your daughter."

Lu Chen nodded slightly, walked all the way to the parking lot, and got into the car on his own.

More than ten minutes later, Chen Mo came up.

The motorcade headed toward Professor Li's Zhuangyuan.

"Little Lu, come over."

As soon as Lu Chen entered the reception hall, Professor Li beckoned to him.

Lu Chen wore a look of slight restraint as he walked quickly to the sofa beside Professor Li and sat down.

"Tingting is quite a lively child."

Professor Li looked at Lu Chen's expression and suddenly laughed; after a good while, he spoke softly.

"Have you finished handling the matters on your end?"

"I asked Luosha to help handle things at Saiyang, and Old Shi hopes I will assemble a fleet by the end of the year, so he gave me a recommended candidate."

Lu Chen paused, took the Cigar handed over by Professor Li, and began to preheat it.

"The pressure of my construction work is a bit high right now; what is your take on Old Shi's request?"

"Old Shi's intelligence over there is still very accurate; at the very least, he has never made a mistake in the shipping industry."

Professor Li nodded slightly and spoke in a soft voice.

"He must have judged that the shipping industry is about to face a cyclical adjustment, right? Then give it a try; if you are short on money, I can support you with some."

"There are too many shipping magnates in Xianggang, and Old Shi has never been able to get a foothold; he wants you to help him consolidate."

Professor Li gave Lu Chen a meaningful look, a trace of a smile on his face.

"Since Old Shi has taken a liking to you, it is your good fortune; connecting with international capital in advance is also a good choice."

"You are still the sharp one, sir; a single sentence has enlightened this kid."

A smile appeared on Lu Chen's face as he took a gentle puff of the Cigar and exhaled a cloud of smoke.

He delivered a flattering remark.

"Could you really not understand these things? You mainly wanted to ask about the person Old Shi recommended to you, right?"

Professor Li was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and pointed at Lu Chen before speaking softly.

"Logically speaking, the talent Old Shi provides you should be a local from Xianggang, a small fleet, but there are too many candidates, and I am not sure either."

"I have arranged for Steward Wang to conduct a background check; I hope not to see Old Shi's traces, otherwise it will be really difficult for me to handle."

Lu Chen took a deep drag of the Cigar, his eyes fixed on Tingting playing on the lawn outside the window.

His tone carried a hint of worry.

"If Old Shi really did something like that, I would be the first to look down on him."

Professor Li looked at Lu Chen with a half-smile, his tone revealing laughter he could not hold back.

"No, I am going to call Old Shi in a moment and tell him his person failed the background check, hahaha..."

"Sir, please stop playing around; let's wait until Xiao Shiqing's background check comes out before talking about it."

Lu Chen looked at Professor Li helplessly, then glanced at Tingting, who was frantically pulling at the Orchid, and felt his heart ache.

How did the hidden traits of these big shots get exposed?

He shrugged his shoulders helplessly, and after a few seconds, Lu Chen spoke softly.

"The volume of funds overseas has now reached 3 billion, and for the port construction, I am also preparing to borrow 2 billion pounds from Crown."