Chapter 116: Borrowing 2 Billion, Will You Lend It, Wei Er?

Zhao Chenhui nodded slightly, and only after a good while did he speak softly.

"For such a large area, the overall cost of excavation is truly very high. BOSS, you should think it over carefully before deciding; for now, the most important thing is still to build the factory quickly."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and waved his hand.

Returning to the bedroom, he opened the data on the Blue Little Pill.

After removing the detailed technical parts from it.

He then took the simplified document, which was only one page long.

And exited the portable space.

Of course, this document was not compiled by Lu Chen himself, but was originally included with the source.

After returning to the bedroom, Butler Wang knocked on the door gently.

"Boss, Director Wei Er of Huangguan has time this afternoon, but he has matters to handle at his office in the afternoon. If you wish to meet, you will need to go to Huangguan."

"Fine, I'll go over this afternoon."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and did not take out the document.

"Take the typewriter to the study; I have a use for it. Also, call someone who knows how to use it to teach me—never mind, I'll go over there."

Lu Chen paused for a moment before continuing.

"Are there any ready-made medical research teams in Xianggang? I need the pharmaceutical type. Send a telegram to Xuan Hua as well to keep an eye out; if there are any, acquire them."

"Very well, sir."

Butler Wang led Lu Chen to the typing room. After a brief explanation, the staff member taught Lu Chen the simple method of typing.

It must be said that this era is completely different from the modern day; it was still arranged in A-Z order.

Having just grown accustomed to modern keyboards, Lu Chen was truly a bit flustered.

However, once he understood the keyboard layout, he stayed in the typing room alone and typed out the technical data for the Blue Little Pill.

He even typed a string of garbled code to ensure the traces were overwritten.

After finishing these tasks, Lu Chen truly felt a headache; fortunately, he had money and could hire people to handle these things.

If he really had to handle every document himself, it would truly be a form of torture.

After leaving the typing room, Lu Chen headed straight for the dining room, ate a casual bite, and then took a car to Huangguan Yinhang.

"Director Lu, why have you come?"

As soon as he entered the lobby of Huangguan Yinhang, Wang Jingli walked over.

He looked around before speaking in a low voice.

"I have some business with Wei Er. How have you been lately?"

Lu Chen nodded slightly, followed beside Wang Jingli, and asked softly.

"I'm the same as always. Every day, aside from signing, I'm at the front desk. I've even started signing some blank documents now."

Wang Jingli lowered his voice even further.

"However, they are all documents of the cross-shareholding type, which is a bit..."

"Fine, come over tonight, and we can talk in detail then."

Lu Chen nodded gently and straightened his suit in front of the door to Wei Er's office.

Only then did he knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Wei Er's voice came from behind the door.

Lu Chen then pushed the door open and entered.

The environment in the office was still the same as last time, except that some ornaments had been slightly adjusted or replaced.

"Welcome, Director Lu. Please, this way."

Seeing it was Lu Chen, Wei Er put down his pen, picked up the Cigar from the ashtray, stood up, walked toward Lu Chen, and shook his hand.

He gestured toward the reception area.

He pulled a Cigar from the cigar box on the coffee table and handed it to Lu Chen.

After pouring two cups of coffee, he sat down.

Lu Chen sat steadily on the sofa, preheating the Cigar.

"Director Wei Er, how have you been lately?"

"The same as always; the plans are all proceeding normally."

Wei Er took a puff of his Cigar and looked at Lu Chen with some surprise.

"Director Lu, you coming here today is..."

"Alright, I am not concerned about the securitization. I came here today for a loan."

Lu Chen shrugged his shoulders before speaking softly.

"My personal intention is to use land as collateral with Huangguan to borrow over 2 billion."

"Director Lu, didn't you just accept my 3.5 billion capital injection? Why do you still need 2 billion?"

Wei Er was stunned for a moment before asking softly.

After speaking, he frowned, took a puff of his Cigar, and looked at Lu Chen with a puzzled expression.

"With the blueprint revisions, additional investments, and the construction of Tianran Gang, the total investment has already reached 5.5 billion."

Lu Chen explained, and then continued.

"Plus, I recently re-zoned an experimental commercial complex, which also requires a large amount of capital input."

"An experimental commercial complex? Could Director Lu explain that in detail?"

Wei Er frowned, and only after several seconds did he speak.

"Is this loan for the construction of the Natural Port, or for the experimental commercial complex?"

"Both. The 3.5 billion investment, plus my own personal 1 billion investment, is not enough on its own. When revising the blueprint this time, this experimental commercial complex is also a very interesting design."

Lu Chen smiled, took a sketch out of his briefcase, and placed it on the coffee table.

"Director Wei Er, you can take a look. This is just a sketch and hasn't been fully planned yet, but this should be roughly what it looks like once completed."

"The investment for it itself isn't huge, but I intend to invite all global luxury brands to move in. You are surely aware of the costs involved in that."

Lu Chen explained with a smile.

"Most importantly, it will be the world's first integrated complex for shopping, luxury goods, fast-moving consumer goods, restaurants, entertainment, and so on. I am quite optimistic about its commercial prospects; it's just that the investment is relatively large."

Seeing that Wei Er was somewhat moved, Lu Chen continued to explain.

"What is our life in Xianggang like now? We go to department stores, then go to roadside restaurants to eat. This commercial complex is divided into upper and lower floors, connected by elevators. The first three floors serve as the commercial area, the fourth floor as restaurants, and the fifth floor as entertainment facilities. It integrates shopping, dining, and entertainment into one, so you don't have to go out to find a restaurant while shopping, nor do you need to go to various scattered locations when you want entertainment."

"Moreover, we have re-planned the residential area so that this commercial complex is right near the residential district. Although the location is in Nitan, you also know that with the balance provided by Luosha, it will definitely be an emerging area in the future."

Lu Chen dealt Wei Er another blow.

"Your vision is grand, just like building a new city."

Wei Er took a deep look at Lu Chen, and after taking two puffs of his Cigar, he spoke softly.

"According to your plan, it is not far from the city, mainly serving the employees of Nitan. Then why would luxury brands move into this location?"

Lu Chen took a deep look at Wei Er, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

He did not rush to answer Wei Er's question, but instead silently took a few puffs of his Cigar.

He took a sip of coffee.

"Director Wei Er, we cannot just look at the present. How much do you think the urban area of Xianggang has expanded compared to 10 years ago? And how much land do we have in Xianggang?"