Chapter 2698: Let Him Hang for Two Days

Under normal circumstances, even if others brought money rushing to invest in An Jia's projects, it would be difficult for them to get the opportunity.

Moreover, even if some of An Jia's projects were open to external investment, not everyone could obtain investment quotas; An Jia has always been extremely strict in selecting partners, and if assets do not meet the threshold requirements, money alone cannot get in.

Furthermore, if outsiders wanted to invest in An Jia's projects, it would be like investing in a financial fund; even if they got the opportunity, they would have to pay a certain proportion of management fees to An Jia as the operator, and this management fee would be at least 25%.

If it were a project worth one hundred billion US dollars, and An Jia offered 40% externally, it might seem that each percentage point corresponds to one hundred million US dollars, but in reality, for outsiders to obtain a one percentage point share, they would have to pay at least one hundred and twenty-five million US dollars or more.

However, the conditions An Chongqiu gave Song Wanting were to give the Song Group 10% of shares for free, and if the Song Group wanted to subscribe for more, no management fees would be charged—this is unheard of in An Jia's cooperative projects.

Song Wanting was somewhat overwhelmed and fearful for a moment.

An Jia suddenly offered such great benefits that she dared not accept them, even though Ye Chen had earlier instructed her that no matter what conditions An Chongqiu gave her, she could accept them all; but upon hearing An Chongqiu finish speaking about these two projects, Song Wanting was stunned by An Jia's generosity.

Thus, she hesitated for a moment and said to An Chongqiu: "Mr. An, thank you for valuing the Song Group so highly, but as the saying goes, one does not accept rewards without merit—what virtue or ability does the Song Group possess to deserve An Jia offering such great benefits?"

An Chongqiu feared Song Wanting would dare not accept, so he quickly said: "Miss Song, you need not have any psychological burden; An Jia offers these sincerities to strengthen cooperation with the Song Group, after all, An Jia has just arrived in Jin Ling, and if we can join forces with a local enterprise like the Song Group, An Jia can also save many procedures in familiarizing ourselves with the local market and navigating local relations."

Speaking, he added: "Moreover, Miss Song need not give me an answer immediately; what I said today remains valid in the long term."

An Chongqiu clearly understood in his heart that behind Song Wanting was that benefactor, and now that he had approached her and offered a great gift, she would certainly first communicate with that benefactor to see what exactly he meant.

Although Song Wanting had already received Ye Chen's hint, she still dared not accept all these benefits at this moment; hearing An Chongqiu say this, she felt somewhat relieved in her heart and thus said: "Since that is the case, then Mr. An, please allow me some time to consider."

"No problem!" An Chongqiu smiled and said: "After I leave, Miss Song can consider carefully; if you feel my proposal today is acceptable, we can arrange another meeting, or if Miss Song is inconvenient, you may designate a representative to meet with me and settle the specific matters."

"Good!" Song Wanting lightly nodded and said: "After I have considered it, I will give Mr. An a reply."

An Chongqiu laughed and said: "In that case, I will not further delay Miss Song's time; Miss Song, please attend to your affairs first, I am taking my leave."

Song Wanting said: "I will see you out."

Song Wanting escorted An Chongqiu to the office door, then had her assistant send An Chongqiu downstairs, while she returned to the office and called Ye Chen.

On the phone, Song Wanting reported in detail to Ye Chen what An Chongqiu had just mentioned, and after listening, Ye Chen couldn't help but laugh: "It seems my great uncle really does have sincere intentions; if the cooperation between the Song Group and An Jia on these two projects can be implemented, the Song Group's market value could possibly double or even more within a year."

He added: "Furthermore, my great uncle's ideas regarding the development of elderly care in Jin Ling are largely in agreement with my previous plans; with my current abilities, if I wish to help Jin Ling enhance its international influence and attract more capital, the best way is indeed the elderly care and medical line; if operated well, it might truly make Jin Ling become China's fifth first-tier city within a few years."

Saying this, Ye Chen let out a light sigh and said: "However, this plan may not proceed so smoothly or quickly; at least I must first resolve some hidden issues at hand before I can advance, but this is also a good opportunity for early layout; An Jia's capital operations are high-level and their vision broad; Miss Song, your cooperation with them will surely bring abundant benefits—do not miss such a good opportunity."

Song Wanting said somewhat apprehensively: "Master Ye... your great uncle's offered conditions are indeed overly generous; put bluntly, these two cooperation projects are simply giving money to the Song Group, and not only money but also An Jia's reputation and influence... I truly feel unworthy to accept them."

Ye Chen laughed: "Miss Song, you need not have such psychological burden; the two conditions An Jia offers you are not simply giving you money;"

"Since they wish to develop in Jin Ling and establish an Asian headquarters there, they must necessarily spend money on large-scale construction; moreover, for such a large project, it would be unrealistic for them to directly bring a team from the US to conduct construction, so they still need to cooperate with local enterprises; they spend money, you contribute effort, you earn their money—is this not just natural and proper?"

"As for the elderly care project he mentioned, you need even less psychological burden; he wants to cooperate with the Song Group and give it 10% shares precisely to connect with me through the Song Group; put bluntly, if I did not produce the Rejuvenation Pill, this project would be mere talk on paper; if the project aims to make money and big money, it must have my cooperation, so granting some additional benefits is entirely justified."

Song Wanting fell silent for a moment, still somewhat hesitant, and said: "Master Ye... is this... appropriate..."

Ye Chen laughed: "There is nothing inappropriate about it; the Song Group's current market value and profits, among domestic private enterprises, still do not rank in the top fifty; if you wish for the Song Group to stand out among so many private enterprises, this is precisely the best opportunity;"

Pausing, he added: "Furthermore, you are not only receiving benefits from An Jia, but also helping An Jia build connections; only if you establish good relations with An Jia can I, through you, establish contact with An Jia and still conceal my own identity;"

"Put another way, my maternal grandfather's health has always been poor; if one day he becomes critically ill and needs medicinal pills, and I am unable to appear in person, only you can step forward to deliver the medicine for me—so no matter what, you cannot refuse An Jia's proposal."

Upon hearing this, Song Wanting's hesitant heart finally became firm, and without hesitation she said: "Okay, Master Ye, then I will now reply to your great uncle."

Ye Chen smiled faintly and said: "There is no need to be so hasty; my great uncle is such a smart person that he did not ask you to give him an immediate reply precisely because he knew you would certainly come to me for advice; if you were to reply immediately now, he would only think you could always contact me anytime, anywhere, which would make him believe our relationship is very close, even making him think I am in the same time zone as you—you had better leave him hanging for two days before replying."

Song Wanting came to her senses and quickly said: "Okay, Master Ye, I understand!"