Chapter 67: Advancement

"Everyone, please take a look at this."

Lu Chen casually placed the document on the table in front of Shen Wanyu and nodded slightly at the group.

He glanced at Chen Mo and Steward Wang, pulled out a pack of 555s, and tossed a Cigar to Zhao Chenhui.

He waited silently.

Shen Wanyu did not look up, quickly flipping through the content Lu Chen had revised.

After a while, she passed it to Zhao Chenhui.

Soon, it was Chen Mo's turn.

Chen Mo scratched his head and looked at Lu Chen with an embarrassed expression.

"Boss, I'm not very literate, I can't understand it..."

"If you can't understand it, just wait and I'll assign you a task directly."

Lu Chen paused for a moment, looked at Chen Mo, took a puff of his Cigar, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

After everyone had finished reading the document, Lu Chen continued to speak.

"General Manager Zhao, next, you will create the detailed plan, implement it, and the company will begin forming the project team."

"Secretary Shen will assist General Manager Zhao in preparing the project team. If there is anything you need me to coordinate, come find me at any time."

"Assistant Hu, you will assist Chen Mo in establishing a security company, using a front company."

Lu Chen did not ask for their opinions; he simply issued the orders directly.

"Chen Mo, regarding what we discussed in the study just now, you handle those first; your task is the heaviest."

Lu Chen slowly took a puff of his Cigar, then looked at Steward Wang, who had been sitting in the corner smoking silently.

"Steward Wang, please spare some energy to follow up on this; um, if you need coordination, you'll have to run around a bit more."

After hearing the members nod or agree, Lu Chen continued to speak.

"Alright, everyone has been tired for a day, go get some rest. Chen Mo, remember to send a late-night snack to the brothers on duty tonight."

Although Lu Chen was speaking to Chen Mo, his gaze drifted toward Steward Wang.

Steward Wang nodded slightly.

Lu Chen was the first to walk out of the conference room.

After Lu Chen walked out of the conference room and returned to the study, Zhao Chenhui knocked on the door without leaving a trace.

"Come in. Chenhui, what is it?"

Lu Chen smiled and pointed to the sofa nearby.

"BOSS, there are some parts of this plan that I am not very clear about."

Zhao Chenhui nodded slightly and sat down directly beside Lu Chen.

He spread out the document in his hand, pointed to a place Lu Chen had modified, and asked directly.

"The modification of the construction method here will significantly increase our budget, and also, the machinery procurement here, um, the latest models will also increase our budget, and the procurement cycle will basically be around two months. Will this affect our future production..."

Zhao Chenhui raised about 10 scattered questions.

"Adopting a frame structure is not just for building the factory, but for safety. Furthermore, according to our traditional construction methods, a wooden roof structure is required, which is an impact on our safe production."

Lu Chen began to explain them one by one.

"The increased budget is not a big problem; we have sufficient funds to resolve these."

Lu Chen leaned back against the sofa and slowly took a puff of his Cigar.

He tapped his fingers on the armrest.

"As for the Nitan issue you are worried about, it has already been negotiated; they will not hinder our construction. As for the local residents, you will need to send people to talk to them. If there is a real problem, communicate with Chen Mo; he knows how to solve it."

"Understood."

Zhao Chenhui briefly recorded what Lu Chen said on the document.

He used a type of shorthand symbol.

This made Lu Chen's pupils shrink slightly, and the smile on his face deepened a little.

"Your junior fellow apprentice Xuan Hua is also in Piaoliang Guo this time for capital operations."

"You shouldn't be telling me this."

Zhao Chenhui paused for a moment, a complex look appearing on his face.

"BOSS, there are no more problems now, so I will head back first. If you have anything, feel free to find me at any time."

Zhao Chenhui stood up, walked to the door, bowed slightly, and turned to leave.

Lu Chen looked at Zhao Chenhui's back and nodded slightly.

He truly is an elite who could retreat unscathed from the foreign firm; if just now...

He slowly preheated a Cigar, took a puff, and crossed his legs.

He picked up the newspaper on the table.

He began to flip through it slowly.

"Bang, bang, bang."

Steward Wang knocked lightly on the study door and walked straight in.

"Sir, everything has been arranged."

Steward Wang bowed slightly before continuing to speak.

"The reply from General Manager Li."

Seeing Lu Chen put down the newspaper, he handed over the telegram.

Lu Chen nodded slightly, took the telegram, and read it at a glance.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and he pulled out a fountain pen and wrote a paragraph on the paper.

Only then did he raise his head to look at Steward Wang.

"Next time, have Xuan Hua explain the current situation of Xiaofeng's mother."

Steward Wang nodded slightly.

He left directly.

"It's time to take action!"

Lu Chen sighed, glanced out the window at the distant Victoria Harbour, which was still brightly lit.

He picked up his coffee cup and took a silent sip.

A trace of determination flashed in his eyes.

He sighed silently and straightened his suit.

Over the course of half a month, he had visited every one of the landlords he had made appointments with.

Only then did Lu Chen truly relax.

"Steward Wang, help me notify President Zhao; construction of the factory can begin."

Lu Chen sat wearily in the back seat of the Rolls-Royce, his eyes showing slight dark circles.

"Sir, there have been signs of wavering from Old Zhao's side recently; do you need me to contact his steward again?"

Steward Wang nodded slightly, glancing at Lu Chen through the rearview mirror from the driver's seat.

The car continued to drive steadily out of the villa district.

"Contact him. After we get back, notify Secretary Shen as well; let's review the results of what we've negotiated over these past two weeks. The current situation is a bit off."

Lu Chen rubbed his temples and closed his eyes, feeling somewhat exhausted.

After returning to the Zhuangyuan, Tingting was riding a wooden horse on the lawn by herself under the care of a servant.

Seeing Lu Chen, she jumped down happily and ran toward him on her short legs.

"Uncle Lu!"

"Hey, Tingting, are you off today?"

Lu Chen scooped up Chen Tingting, feeling a weight in his arms.

She had gained quite a bit of weight recently!

Even for Lu Chen, holding her was becoming a little strenuous.

"Sir, today is Sunday."

Steward Wang followed closely by Lu Chen's side and spoke up softly to remind him.

Only then did Lu Chen realize it.

"It's Sunday today; Uncle Lu even forgot the time. Where is the toy you promised Tingting last time?"

Chen Tingting reached out her arms, which were now noticeably chubby, and wrapped them around Lu Chen's neck.

Her childish voice rang in Lu Chen's ears.

It made the smile on Lu Chen's face freeze instantly.

He looked at Steward Wang with some embarrassment.

Steward Wang nodded slightly, hurried back to the car, and opened the trunk.

In a moment, he brought out a brand-new plush toy.

He placed it into Lu Chen's hands.

"Your toy."

Lu Chen smiled and tapped Tingting on her little nose.

"Hmph! I knew it was Uncle Wang who prepared it."

Tingting hugged the plush toy and let out a childish snort.

"I'll forgive you, since Uncle Lu forgot the time anyway. Tee-hee..."

"Come on, let's go get something delicious to eat."

Lu Chen reached out and took Chen Tingting's little hand.