Chapter 117: So, what other places in Xianggang are there to develop?

"But the future development of Xianggang doesn't necessarily have to head in the direction of Nitan."

A trace of a smile appeared at the corners of Wei Er's mouth, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

He took a puff of his Cigar and exhaled a cloud of smoke.

"Nitan used to be a place that Xianggang wanted to shake off but couldn't. It is natural that Chairman Lu has the ability to develop it, but by building so much all at once, isn't the scope a bit too large?"

"It is precisely because it is Nitan that it serves as the lowest-cost experiment. If it fails, aren't there still factories there? If it succeeds, it will be like another commercial innovation following the financial innovations you have promoted. Its model can not only be replicated, but it can also enhance brand effect."

Lu Chen shrugged his shoulders, took a puff of his Cigar, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"Xianggang is only this big; it will eventually have to develop toward Nitan. You don't need to deny it. Even if we don't head in this direction first, what about 10 years from now? How much land will Xianggang still have left to develop? What about 20 years from now? 40 years from now?"

Wei Er was stunned for a moment, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

"According to what Chairman Lu says, Xianggang will inevitably be fully developed, so this commercial center will naturally become the new city center in the future, right?"

"Wei Er, you are sensible, but that statement isn't quite right. Central is the city's current center, isn't it? It holds an irreplaceable status in Xianggang, correct?"

Lu Chen looked at Wei Er deeply before speaking softly.

"Then what about Huanghou Dajie? It is not in Central, yet is it irreplaceable in Xianggang? The city of the future cannot be contained by just one center. The commercial complex I am building also has the potential to become one of those centers in the future."

"Very well, Chairman Lu, you have successfully convinced me. But Crown cannot lend you 2 billion. How about this: let's stick to the previous plan, and I can continue to invest 3 billion in you."

"You know that I will not accept anything less than absolute controlling interest. Of course, just taking dividends is no problem. If you accept that, I have no problem."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment and looked at Wei Er deeply.

After taking several puffs of his Cigar, he spoke softly.

"Establish a new investment company, and the funds will still be handled in the original way. You have no problem with that, right?"

"You are as cautious as ever; of course, I have no problem."

Wei Er took a puff of his Cigar and shook his crossed legs.

"Give me an account number, and the funds will arrive soon. After it's done, send the company back to me."

"I need 10 million in cash in Xianggang currency; have Wang Jingli send it to me later."

Lu Chen took a puff of his Cigar, nodded slightly, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"That is easy to arrange; 10 million in Xianggang currency does indeed require some time to gather."

Wei Er nodded in agreement, stood up, returned behind his desk, picked up the phone, and spoke a few words softly.

"Help me call Housekeeper Wang in as well."

Wei Er nodded and gave another instruction.

He then hung up the phone, and shortly after, Wang Jingli and Housekeeper Wang both walked in.

"Housekeeper Wang, prepare an offshore company account; Director Wei Er wants it."

Housekeeper Wang nodded slightly, took out a fountain pen, wrote down a string of numbers on a piece of paper, and respectfully handed it to Lu Chen.

"Wang Jingli, transfer 3 billion pounds to this account, and by the way, prepare 10 million in Xianggang currency and send it to Chairman Lu."

Wei Er did not touch the slip of paper but simply handed it to Wang Jingli.

He then shook hands with Lu Chen.

"Pleasure doing business with you. We can sign the contract when you send the items over."

"Thank you for your hard work."

Lu Chen wore a smile on his face and shook hands with Wei Er.

He went straight back to the Zhuangyuan.

"Housekeeper Wang, after the 3 billion pounds are transferred over, handle them in the original way and transfer them out as soon as possible."

Lu Chen took a puff of his Cigar and then continued.

"This time, keep it all in the company; there is no need to transfer it to Xuan Hua's side. By the way, notify Manager Zhao that there is no need to prepare those documents."

Lu Chen tapped the armrest of the sofa lightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"Very well, sir."

Housekeeper Wang bowed slightly and turned to exit the study.

Lu Chen spent the afternoon reading a novel, feeling somewhat bored.

In the evening, after playing with Tingting for a while, he realized that this little girl had been spoiled by Professor Li!

She even looked a bit like a little destroyer, gathering all the flowers and plants in the Zhuangyuan and even weaving them into a wreath.

It wasn't until she placed it on Lu Chen's head that he realized what was happening, and he smiled and shook his head.

Could this little one have treated Professor Li's Orchid the same way?

At the thought of this, Lu Chen really couldn't hold back his laughter.

From now on, those old fellows will probably all avoid Tingting, right?

"Uncle Lu, what are you laughing at?"

Her childish voice carried a hint of confusion.

"Who did our little princess learn to make wreaths from?"

Lu Chen held Tingting in his arms, his tone filled with doting affection.

"At school! We went on a field trip a while ago, and the nun teacher's woven wreath was so pretty!"

Tingting dangled her little feet, her small head swaying back and forth.

"I followed the nun teacher and learned it. At first, I couldn't weave it well at all, but I finally learned it at Grandpa Li's place."

"Tingting is amazing!"

Lu Chen laughed heartily for a while, then carried Tingting to the dining room to eat some snacks that the children liked.

Only then did he get a good night's rest.

Early morning.

Newspaper, coffee, Cigar.

Still the same old three things.

After Lu Chen finished his breakfast leisurely, he sat steadily in the main seat of the reception hall.

"Sir, the funds have been processed."

Steward Wang walked in from outside and spoke softly.

He was also holding a stack of documents in his arms.

He placed them on the coffee table.

Lu Chen nodded slightly, took out a fountain pen, and signed every document.

Only then did he hand them to Steward Wang.

"Call Chen Mo over; I am going out this morning."

Afterwards, he returned to the study, put the simple information on the Blue Little Pill into a document bag, and sealed it with a Wax Seal.

Only then did he go downstairs; Chen Mo was already waiting in the reception hall.

"Boss, everything is ready."

"Let's go, to the Neutral Tavern, the same place we went last time; drive a Buick."

Lu Chen nodded slightly and tossed a pack of 555s to Chen Mo.

"No need to call the brothers, just the two of us will do; keep a low profile when we get there, there's no danger."

Lu Chen added.

He walked out of the reception hall first, and instead of sitting in the back seat as usual, he sat in the passenger seat.

It was the same route as last time, only this time, Lu Chen had a deeper understanding of the prosperity of Xianggang outside the window.

No, it wasn't actually understanding, but rather that the restless atmosphere had become a bit more intense.

It seemed that this city, which never stopped, was running a bit faster, and everyone's face seemed to carry a trace of anxiety.

Even their paces were a tiny bit faster.

After passing through the streets that were still full of hostility, Lu Chen got out of the car and finally took a careful look at the Neutral Tavern.

He took a deep breath and, with Chen Mo in tow, pushed the door open and entered.

"Welcome, sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

Upon seeing Lu Chen, the waiter immediately came up to greet him and bowed slightly.

In his calm tone, there seemed to be a trace of aloofness.