dognovel Chapter 1616 Tricked onto the Pirate Ship
Chapter 1616 Tricked onto the Pirate Ship
Chapter 1616 Tricked onto the Pirate Ship
"Hmm, you've arrived in the capital?"
Li Xuewu received a call from his third uncle's younger brother, Li Xuehan, and judging by the time, the formalities should have been completed.
Cross-regional transfers are virtually impossible without a legitimate reason and suitable connections.
Of course, these are not problems for some people, but they mean something different to Li Xuehan.
On the phone, his younger brother's tone was much lower, his words filled with deep sadness, but also with a lot of maturity.
"Thanks to Political Commissar Wang, otherwise I would have been delayed for another week."
Li Xuehan knew that these people were able to help him not because of his own abilities or the connections left by his father, but because of his second brother.
When he arrived, he didn't know what kind of team he was going to be transferred to, but after completing the transfer procedures and walking into the compound, he knew that the regiment his second brother had arranged for him to join was no ordinary unit.
Or rather, after arriving in the capital, the atmosphere and living environment he experienced underwent a complete change, from the accent to the climate, and even the first meal he ate in the canteen.
"Focus on your studies and training, and don't think about anything else."
Li Xuewu was reviewing documents. Several factories had submitted applications to update their safety production equipment and facilities, especially fire-fighting equipment.
Because of the No. 4 furnace, the group's quality and safety department has been keeping a close eye on the industrial park since the beginning of the year, conducting continuous inspections and spot checks, seemingly unable to find any problems so they can vent their anger on everyone.
"I understand, Second Brother. I'm sorry for troubling you."
"We're all family, so let's not stand on ceremony. Since you're here, right?" Li Xuewu said while working, "Let bygones be bygones."
Li Xuehan remained silent for a moment. How could he forget what his mother had done? He felt as if he had been struck by lightning when he heard the news.
Even if his birth mother remarried to a man who was his father's comrade-in-arms, it had only been a few months, and his father's body was barely cold. How could he possibly understand?
This is why he insisted on returning to the capital despite his mother's advice, and even cut off all communication with her.
"Did you go home to see your aunt and uncle?"
Li Xuewu could tell the sadness behind his silence, so he changed the subject and tried his best to comfort him.
Young people always have many thoughts, and their personalities inevitably change when they encounter unexpected events, which is the most helpless thing.
All we can do is offer our support and assistance.
"Yes, the old lady made me some pancakes."
Li Xuehan sniffled, seemingly wiping away tears, but he managed to control his emotions; even Li Xuewu could hear the sob in his voice over the phone.
"My eldest brother and third brother brought me to work."
He tried his best to describe the warmth his family had given him since he came here: "Li Shu is very sensible, Li Ning and Li Tang are both very sensible, and so is Li Yue."
"Hehe—" Li Xuewu listened to his stumbling and forced words, pretending not to notice, and said with a smile, "Li Yue is very sensible too, isn't she?"
"Hehe—" Li Xuehan on the other end of the phone explained somewhat embarrassedly, "I came in a hurry and didn't bring anything for my nephew and niece."
"Well, you'll be working and living in Beijing from now on, so you'll have plenty of time to spend money." Li Xuewu said with a smile, "Don't even mention Li Shu and the other little monkeys, Li Yue is growing up soon too, so get ready for your wallet to suffer."
"Hehe—" Li Xuehan didn't speak, but just chuckled.
Actually, this little brother is quite kind and honest. With an upright father like his third uncle as a role model and a mother like Hong Min to restrain him, Li Xuewu never saw his former mischievousness and naughtiness in him.
This personality made Li Xuewu feel sorry for him even more, so he talked to him more on the phone and the conversation lasted longer.
“I went to your house,” Li Xuehan explained. “My eldest brother and sister-in-law, and my third brother and sister-in-law, we went together.”
"Hmm, are you enjoying the good food?" Li Xuewu asked with a smile, as if teasing a child. "Your second sister-in-law isn't stingy, is she?"
"No—" Li Xuehan smiled and said, "My second sister-in-law is very kind; she even bought me new clothes."
"Hehehe—" Li Xuewu chuckled and said, "Alright, it wasn't a wasted trip. Come to my house more often when you have holidays. This will always be your home."
"I understand, Second Brother," Li Xuehan replied. He knew his second brother was quite busy with work, and before he knew it, they had been talking for so long.
Before hanging up, he reminded his second brother, "My uncle and aunt are supposed to leave for my second uncle's house today, they should be on their way now."
"Okay, I understand." Li Xuewu already knew his parents' itinerary, and now he asked another question, "Have you seen your dad?"
"Hmm," Li Xuehan's tone became even lower, but Li Xuewu still wanted to give her a few more words of advice: "Don't think too much. Now that you're closer to your dad, go see him when you miss him. He must miss you too."
"Hmm—" The voice on the other end of the phone was suppressed, as if she was forcing back tears and trying her best to agree to his instructions.
"Study and train hard." Li Xuewu said with a sigh, "If you encounter any difficulties, talk to the leaders or call me."
"Okay, Second Brother, I won't disturb your work anymore."
"it is good."
Li Xuewu hung up the phone and sighed deeply once again. Perhaps a man can only truly grow up after shedding a few tears.
When the topic of his second uncle's family came up, Li Xueli set the wedding date for National Day, a festive occasion with a holiday, making it convenient for relatives and friends to gather.
If it were up to my second uncle, he wouldn't have held a big celebration, but he felt bad for his in-laws, since there was nothing wrong between the two children.
The reason he didn't want to hold a big celebration was because his family wasn't in Jicheng, and it was very difficult for his relatives in the capital to come.
On the contrary, his father-in-law has many relatives and friends here, and Han Xiumei is his only daughter, so how could he not take care of their family?
He was able to establish himself in forestry, but without his father-in-law's support and help, even a poor boy with iron bones wouldn't be able to hammer many nails.
To be fair, his father-in-law's family treated him very well. They took care of him in his work and life, not to mention that he was actually a son-in-law who had moved into his wife's family home. Yet, he never showed any disrespect, and he was the one in charge of the family from the very beginning.
The two children grew up with their maternal grandparents. If things were handled unfairly, they would feel bad for the two elderly people who had lived with them all their lives.
Even if he could use the serious atmosphere of the situation or other reasons to cover it up, or directly reveal the truth, he could not change the reality of etiquette and face.
We have no choice but to either hold a grand event or postpone it.
According to his father-in-law and in-laws, even with the seriousness of the situation, there was no rule against young men and women celebrating their weddings.
Jicheng is thousands of miles away from the capital, and its forestry and railway systems are relatively closed, so it doesn't really care about these formal requirements.
So even though they knew what was going on, Li Shun and Liu Yin still decided to go north to represent the eldest branch of the Li family at their nephew's wedding.
Li Xuewu lived nearby, and since his second uncle had personally invited him last time, he had to go. Otherwise, his second uncle would be suspicious and think that he was still concerned about what happened between his eldest sister and brother-in-law.
The reason he told his younger brother Li Xuehan that he knew his parents' itinerary was because his parents would first meet him in Gangcheng, and then the three of them would go to Jicheng together.
Our son has been working in the steel city for almost two years, and the elderly couple hasn't visited him yet. This time, since they were passing by, they decided to check on him.
No matter how busy Li Xuewu is with work, he always remembers to make arrangements for his parents.
So, the next morning, when the train pulled into the station, Qi Yan was already waiting on the platform.
If Qi Yan hadn't been holding up the sign, and if they hadn't known the carriage number beforehand, the two of them might have really missed each other.
Driven by the development of the industrial park, the steel city's industry has ushered in development opportunities. The route from Beijing to the steel city is frequently used by employees of the industrial park and their families for commuting.
If employees working in the steel city do not have their homes there, the company will reimburse their round-trip train tickets based on their holiday time.
Of course, the group also provides another mode of transportation: passenger ships that travel between the steel city and Beijing.
As the weather turned cooler at the end of September, it was a great time for travel, and there were many short-distance passengers. After finding Li Shun and his wife and confirming their identities, Qi Yan led them out of the station.
Li Shun and Liu Yin didn't care at all that it wasn't their son Li Xuewu who came to pick them up, and they didn't want their son to be delayed at work because of their arrival.
Even when Li Shun saw Qi Yan pick them up in the same luxury car he had seen in Beijing, he felt a little awkward.
It wasn't that he was noble and selfless, but rather that he was worried his son would get into trouble because of his arrival.
No one in this world wants Li Xuewu to be safe and healthy more than his parents, even if it means sacrificing a little more themselves.
However, this worry and concern turned into annoyance and embarrassment when he arrived at the villa on Guanshan Road and saw Yu Li and others at home.
This is so disrespectful!
He wasn't talking about Yu Li, but about his son, and about himself!
He knew what kind of person his son was, and he had disciplined him a lot in the past, even resorting to family discipline.
Despite his own poor parenting skills, he dared to send his son to the south to join his third uncle's army in this era.
Even though the second son has grown up and become more responsible after going through so much, his nature hasn't changed; he still likes women!
You might call him a womanizer, but his son is a man of principle and has never had any trouble outside. The only child he has who wasn't born to his wife, Li Shu, was a poor girl he picked up when he first came back.
Who is the father of this son who has both principles and a bottom line?
If it weren't for the photos, which showed that the father and son looked almost identical when they were young, he would have been so angry and embarrassed that he would have doubted whether the child was even his own.
He didn't have such romantic thoughts when he was young. He had three sons, but this was the only one who turned out to be so eccentric.
Yes, he's old now, and all he has left is the title of head of the family; the real power has long been taken over by his eldest daughter-in-law and second son.
But! That's not how things are done. They could at least arrange a guesthouse for the elderly couple, or ask Yu Li to be more accommodating. Why are they being so informal?
Even though he was the father, he couldn't stand his son being so arrogant!
It's a pity that he was ultimately a father who had lost his authority as the head of the family, and all he could do to deal with his son was to show his displeasure.
Liu Yin didn't want Yu Li to suffer any injustice. Although she preferred Gu Ning's generosity and personality, she also felt sorry for Yu Li's sensible and obedient nature.
She's a mother; she can scold her son and say he's being disobedient, but she can't give Yu Li a hard time.
So when Yu Li came out to greet him in the courtyard, noticing Li Shun's stiff expression, she subtly nudged him with a stick.
Behind Yu Lishi's back, she gave him a wink and whispered to him not to make things difficult for others, and that the only fault could be his son's.
What else could Li Shun say or do?
Aside from a sigh, what else could he say in the face of Yu Li's enthusiasm, her busy schedule, and her frequent affectionate terms of "uncle" and "aunt"?
They arrived in the morning. Yu Li didn't go to work; instead, she tidied up the guest rooms and house, and prepared a delicious meal. As a result, the elderly couple didn't have to lift a finger after entering the house. They ate and then rested.
In the afternoon, Yu Li went out to work very considerately, leaving the elderly couple at home to visit and get used to their surroundings. She was both affectionate and relaxed, making her hard to dislike.
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"You've been in Yingcheng for so long?"
Li Xuewu didn't go to pick up his parents because Bai Changmin and his group had come to Gangcheng, and he had to receive them.
The original plan was for him to go to Yingcheng, meet up with Xu Sinian, and then return to Fengcheng together. However, after Bai Changmin and his group finished inspecting Yingcheng, they had a new idea.
“I went back for a while, later.”
Bai Changmin pointed to Chief Engineer Huang Yongjie and Office Director Liu Yongtao and explained, "Old Huang and Old Liu have been in Yingcheng all along."
This wasn't in Beijing, nor at their workplace; it was just in Li Xuewu's office, so his tone was very relaxed.
It could be said that at this point, Beijing Chemical Industry and Honggang Group, represented by Li Xuewu, were on the same side, so he had nothing to hide.
If we don't work together at this time, and if there are any dissents or other problems, then achieving group formation in such a severe environment is just a pipe dream.
Another important point is that he has a very clear understanding of Honggang Group. The partners he and Jingcheng Chemical, which he represents, choose to cooperate with are not necessarily all of Honggang Group, nor necessarily all of Honggang Group. There is a big difference between the two.
Frankly speaking, without the incentive of profit, he wouldn't have worked so hard to promote the corporatization of Beijing Chemical Group.
You can say he's after fame and fortune, but he's working for the organization, and it's normal for him to have his own pursuits when achieving organizational results.
Conversely, the same applies. Even within his organization, there is a struggle for fame and fortune; how much more so within the Honggang Group, where the organizational ecosystem is far more complex.
This project is very large in scale, equivalent to building a tertiary industry on the basis of a factory that is larger than the original Red Star Factory, in order to promote and form a larger group company.
They referenced the formation of Honggang Group and planned and projected the future scale of Jingcheng Chemical Group, which would definitely be larger than Honggang Group.
Of course, in terms of profitability, cross-regional industrial development, finance, foreign trade, distribution channels, and even the stability and composition of the industrial structure, it is not as good as Honggang Group.
However, it's still clear how many people's interests are involved in this project, and Li Xuewu must be under pressure.
It came from outside, and from within the Honggang Group.
At this point, does he trust the Honggang Group represented by Li Xuewu, or does he trust any representative of the Honggang Group?
This is not a difficult question to answer.
They brought along members of the expert group and the planning team. It was only because Li Xuewu's office was spacious enough, with a square desk specifically for reviewing blueprints, that they were able to accommodate them.
"You all get ready first, I need to say a few words to Mr. Li."
Bai Changmin gave his subordinates a briefing. He used the title "General Manager Li" as a polite way of addressing them, and only when addressing them in front of his subordinates did he consider Li Xuewu's position to be on par with that of the group's vice president.
Just like when you don't know someone's job title, calling them "director" is usually a safe bet.
Liu Yongtao and Huang Yongjie didn't need to go over and do anything; at Li Xuewu's invitation, they sat down on the sofa.
Without needing his instructions, Zhang Enyuan had already called someone from his office to help pour tea and serve it to the people from Jingcheng Chemical.
This three-story office building houses not only Li Xuewu's office team, but also the foundation for the Northeast Company, with various functional departments undergoing expansion and operation.
Some departments may only have one or two people, but they are small yet complete.
In addition, this year's graduates have flocked to the group company, resulting in a full complement of administrative and front-line technical positions.
Previously, his several capable generals in his office each led their own teams. If Li Xuewu were given another year, he would definitely be able to take charge of the Northeast Company.
Northeast Industrial Development Corporation of Hongxing Steel Group.
He had even thought of a name, though he hadn't told anyone, and although many people had already seen through his intentions, he was patient enough.
“I’ve reported your opinions to Director Zhang.” After sitting down, Bai Changmin tapped his cigarette in the ashtray and said, “He especially values your views and analysis on the future development of industry.”
He stretched out his trouser leg, looked at Li Xuewu, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Now that we're in the same boat, you have to tell us your whole plan."
"Of course I can tell you now."
When Li Xuewu saw his secretaries bring him tea, he gestured for them not to be polite, and continued, "There's nothing shady about this plan, but it involves more than just the interests of both of us."
He raised his eyes to look at Bai Changmin and asked, "Are you sure you don't want to wait until you meet with the representatives of Liaodong Industry before discussing this matter?"
After saying this, without waiting for Bai Changmin to reply, he picked up his teacup and said calmly, "Of course you think this is nothing, but to me and to the other party, it doesn't even qualify as fairness or tacit understanding."
"What are fairness and tacit understanding?" Bai Changmin frowned slightly and asked, "What does that have to do with me knowing your plan?"
"It's related, very related."
Li Xuewu calmly took a sip of hot tea, put down the teacup, and looked at him seriously to explain: "This project is here, it's not just a business for your Jingcheng Chemical Company, nor is it a business for our Honggang Group."
"So when are you going to start?" Bai Changmin asked, looking at him with amusement. "Do you have to invite us all to the negotiating table before you start talking?"
“You need to listen carefully. It’s not just you, it’s us, it’s Liaodong Industry, and it’s them—”
Li Xuewu raised his eyes, tapped the coffee table with his finger, and emphasized, "You don't naively think that the construction of an industrial park can be done by just a few of us, do you?"
"What do you mean?" Bai Changmin frowned again, reminding him, "You've never mentioned to me before that there are other partners in the joint venture."
"It is not a joint venture, nor does it exist."
Li Xuewu explained very frankly: "In my plan, you will be responsible for managing your own park, and no one will interfere or affect you."
Hearing him say this, Bai Changmin and the others were confused again. Wasn't all that trouble they went through to choose a site in Liaodong precisely to guard against this?
Now that Li Xuewu has clearly told him that he doesn't care about their operating rights, he feels like he's punched cotton.
Perhaps he now suspects that Li Xuewu was watching them jump around choosing a location on purpose, or perhaps he was watching them put on a show.
"How long do you plan to take to complete the construction of this park?"
Ignoring their surprised expressions, Li Xuewu posed a question after the expert group had already prepared it.
Bai Changmin frowned slightly and looked at Huang Yongjie. In this regard, the chief engineer was the one in charge.
After receiving his signal, Huang Yongjie thought carefully for a moment before cautiously replying, "It will probably take about four years."
"Four years?!" Li Xuewu looked at him amusedly and asked, "Have you forgotten what I said on the plane?"
He frowned, tapped his fingers on the table, glanced at them, and said, "Four years has passed, and it's all too late. What are you thinking?"
"Then—" They were all stunned. Even the members of the expert group looked over, not knowing what he meant.
Bai Changmin hesitated for a moment before asking, "You mean... it's possible to compress time?"
"It must be compressed; four years is absolutely not enough."
Li Xuewu stated firmly, "Even if construction resumes gradually after four years, it will not have a significant impact on the industry."
He pointed at the other person with his finger, reminding them, "Don't forget the reason and purpose of your coming to Liaodong."
"By the time it takes for the park to gain industrial influence and become profitable, how many lifetimes will it take for you to achieve your goal of becoming a conglomerate?"
Li Xuewu's words struck them like a hammer blow. Huang Yongjie frowned and asked, "How long do you think it can last?"
"I said we must get the support of Liaodong industry."
Li Xuewu looked at him and said seriously, "We must gain the trust of Liaodong Industry and fully support you in building the chemical industrial park in Yingcheng."
"At this time, there must be no conflict that could affect mutual trust. You must truly trust each other."
“How is that possible?” Bai Changmin spread his hands and said, “We are able to sit here and exchange opinions openly because we have been cooperating for many years and have such a foundation.”
“But now you have no choice—” Li Xuewu replied seriously, “and this is also the significance of Honggang Group’s participation in this project.”
He said with a touch of arrogance, "Honggang Group will guarantee the bottom line for both of you. You can trust each other just as much as you trust us."
"Now you should think about what you want, what Liaodong Industry wants, what they can give you, and what you can give them."
Li Xuewu crossed his arms and waved them, earnestly reminding them: "As the person in charge of Honggang Group, I'm telling you very clearly that I've also reminded the other party of this point. You don't need to tell us your thoughts."
"The significance of our work on this project is to facilitate its commencement, commencement, and commence operation as soon as possible."
Bai Changmin fell silent and looked at Huang Yongjie, who was also looking at him, waiting for him to make a decision.
When Bai Changmin came to Gangcheng to meet Li Xuewu, he made a special trip back to Beijing to report and ask for instructions. He gained the trust and support of Director Zhang, who allowed him to make all the decisions.
So now Bai Changmin is in charge.
Can you tell me who else is on the other side?
Bai Changmin remained cautious. Faced with Li Xuewu's series of schemes, the situation of being forced to passively accept them was truly unbearable.
However, he does not deny, and must admit, that what Li Xuewu said is correct, especially regarding the question of when it will start operating.
Although Li Xuewu did not provide an answer, the fact that they were sitting there, in their very position, was the answer.
Look at how long it took for Honggang Group's Liangmahe Ecological Industrial Park to be built, and look at how long it took for Honggang Group's industrial parks in the steel city to be built.
Now he wants to know how many aspects of this cake can be shared.
"It all depends on how much you pursue this project."
Li Xuewu spread his hands and said calmly, "If you want to complete the project as soon as possible, start operation as soon as possible, and even make a profit as soon as possible, then you have to give up some benefits."
"During this period, you will face sacrifices, pressures, and challenges from other aspects. Honggang Group and I will always stand by your side."
He crossed his arms and looked at the other person, saying, "I'll give you a goal: complete the main buildings of the industrial park related to industrial production in 6 months."
"What!" Before he could finish speaking, one of the expert group members behind him suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "How is this possible!"
Li Xuewu ignored him and continued, staring into Bai Changmin's eyes, "You need to coordinate the procurement and installation of the equipment. How long it will take to start production depends on your equipment and workers."
"I'll give you a timeframe regarding the other supporting buildings and the entire park's construction."
He gestured with his hand and said very seriously, "5 months."
"So—" Huang Yongjie looked at him in surprise and asked, "The entire industrial park can be completed in just one year?"
"That's right, it won't take a year."
Li Xuewu turned to look at him and said with certainty, "Honggang Group United Construction Engineering Corporation can provide you with planning and construction schemes, construction engineering schemes, and even overall decoration schemes."
He openly promoted his group's other products, saying, "As you can see, the construction of the Steel City Industrial Park is almost complete."
“If you can reach an agreement quickly, then we have a winter to design and plan, order machinery and equipment, and train workers.”
Li Xuewu patiently explained, "The project will start next spring, and by this time next year you will be able to begin trial production."
He nodded slowly and said with a smile, "Once this project is launched, the group-based process project that we have planned and designed for you should be implemented and carried out in conjunction with the tertiary industry."
"Once the tertiary industry begins to generate profits, your group-building process will accelerate rapidly..."
"Wait a minute." Before Li Xuewu could paint a rosy picture for him, or as Li Xuewu would call it, a "grand blueprint," Bai Changmin looked at him earnestly and asked, "Where will the construction funds come from?"
He wasn't so foolish as to get carried away by a story; he was keenly aware that Li Xuewu's planned timeline and schedule were not conventional methods.
Think about why Li Xuewu said he needed to get the full support of Liaodong industry. It was because they wanted to quickly complete their initial capital accumulation, and they had to integrate resources from the existing chemical enterprises in Liaodong.
Regardless of whether these chemical companies are outdated or loss-making, there are simply too many factors involved.
He had investigated how many pitfalls Hongxing Factory had encountered in its pursuit of becoming a group company, so he couldn't afford to be complacent.
They not only need to address the industrial challenges in Liaodong, but they also need to accelerate them. This requires a massive amount of funding, which they simply cannot afford.
Chief Engineer Huang Yongjie's calculations were correct. Given the economic scale of Beijing Chemical Industry Group, it would take four years to complete the initial construction of the industrial park.
But in Li Xuewu's view, they were just dawdling and joking.
Four years?
Li Xuewu's plan was to stuff a rocket into their rear ends; they were about to take off.
This isn't just leading them to achieve conglomeration; it's adding a catalyst to their conglomeration process. This is just too...unbelievable.
That's right. If they really follow Li Xuewu's ideas, they have a great chance of becoming a group within two years.
But let's get back to the core question: where does the money come from?
Li Xuewu has already given the answer: it's "them".
Money doesn't grow on trees.
Li Xuewu paused, nodded, and said, "I know your concerns and worries, but this is the price of development."
He spread his hands and said, "We, including ourselves, are all paying the price for our past speed, but we made it through, so at least we have a chance to pay it off, don't we?"
"You might as well tell me the truth," Bai Changmin said, narrowing his left eye slightly. "We can be frank, can't we?"
"Yes." Li Xuewu hesitated for a moment, then looked at him and said, "Actually, I was planning to bring this up after everyone sat down together."
"However, I understand your situation. After all, you have to report to Director Zhang, right?"
Li Xuewu nodded and said, "I can guarantee you that Honggang Group will not appear on your dinner table."
His words caused Bai Changmin and the others to relax their tightly furrowed brows and look at him with surprise.
What the hell did you say?
They've been busy working tirelessly to serve the people, yet they don't want a single penny!
"United Savings Bank will be responsible for fundraising and supervision of the project, as well as holding the shares on behalf of the client and overseeing the equity after the project is operational."
"What do you mean?" Bai Changmin frowned again, looking at him and asking, "Just give money? No involvement in management and operation?"
“No! Don’t misunderstand me, even though I know you didn’t mean it.” Li Xuewu pointed at him and said, “I said I won’t interfere in your operations, but I didn’t say I won’t participate in management.”
"The money isn't given to you for free!"
He emphasized earnestly: "As the fund supervisor and fund raiser, the United Savings Bank exercises its supervisory and regulatory powers in accordance with regulations."
"Once your project becomes profitable, you must distribute profits as stipulated in the contract and operate in compliance with regulations and in a proper manner."
"Of course, let me make it clear from the start."
Before Bai Changmin and the others could speak, Li Xuewu reminded them, "What you are establishing is a group company. You can't simply manage this project as a branch factory. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Is it still a joint venture?" Huang Yongjie frowned.
“It’s not a joint venture,” Bai Changmin said, looking at Li Xuewu. “This is the kind of thing foreign capital companies do.”
“Not entirely.” Li Xuewu did not deny it, but corrected, “If we follow the capital company’s approach, this project should be divided according to capital valuation methods.”
He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and gave the other person time to think before continuing to explain: "The project needs to be managed independently, but in terms of the system, it is collectively owned, a cooperation between the collective and the United Savings Bank."
"Isn't this against the rules!" Huang Yongjie reminded him again, "How can capital..."
"Because the essence of the United Savings Bank is also a collective."
Without Li Xuewu needing to answer, Bai Changmin already understood Li Xuewu's plan, which was a series of interconnected steps.
“That’s right, the United Savings Bank only has two joint venture shareholders.”
Li Xuewu looked at Huang Yongjie, shrugged, and said with a smile, "One is what you know, our Honggang Group."
"The other one is also familiar to you, which is the Dongcheng Credit Union."
Goodness, everyone in the room was stunned. Even those who knew the situation were a little confused by his thought process.
It's clearly a capitalist scheme, but how come it looks like a genuine interest just by looking at it from the surface?
"You have that much money?" Bai Changmin still had some doubts.
"Of course not." Li Xuewu smiled and explained frankly, "United Savings Bank has the business of holding and operating funds on behalf of others. This is a capability granted by the financial system, so you don't need to worry about it."
He put down his teacup and explained in a relaxed manner, "Even if you want, you can deposit money at the United Savings Bank. I believe the interest will be guaranteed."
"Hehehe—" This joke wasn't exactly funny, but it was easy to understand.
“And another thing—” Li Xuewu turned around and looked at the expert group members. He didn’t know who had just said it was impossible, but he smiled and said, “You don’t need to do engineering planning. We have a more professional team.”
Damn it, you can't let a grudge linger, huh?!
"I'm back from martial arts training—"
Liu Yin was picking vegetables in the yard when she saw her son's car parked at the gate, so she stood up.
She walked over with a smile after her son entered the hospital.
"Mom, are you tired from the journey?"
"No, I'm not tired at all." Liu Yin smiled and looked him over. Even though it had only been half a month since they last saw each other, she still cared about him.
"Did I disturb your work?" she asked softly. "If you're busy, your dad and I can go."
"It's alright, my second uncle wants me to go."
Li Xuewu smiled, put his arm around his mother's shoulder and whispered, "My second uncle is very concerned about his reputation and wants me to go over and support him."
"You're overthinking things—" Liu Yin, of course, saw only the good in her son, and forgot all about the food in her hands.
It wasn't until I stepped into the entryway that I heard coughing coming from the living room.
"How can you be so insensible?"
His mother's face changed faster than turning the pages of a book, but this time she tapped his forehead and scolded him, "Even if it's that kind of thing, you can't be so naive."
His mother's scolding came in a torrent, giving him no chance to explain or his father, Li Shun, a chance to speak.
Walking into the living room, I saw my father sitting there with a sullen expression, clearly very angry.
Li Xuewu smiled, listened to his mother's nagging, and didn't explain much.
After a while, Liu Yin finished speaking. Seeing him go to take a shower, she asked, "When does Yu Li get off work? Why isn't she back yet?"
"Cough-cough-"
Li Shun, who usually checks his pulse even when he sweats a little, was now coughing as if a toad had been stuffed into his throat, whenever he heard something wrong.
Liu Yin turned around and glared at him, saying, "If your throat is sore, drink more water. Why are you coughing?"
Li Shun was furious. He wasn't allowed to say a word, and even coughing twice was considered inappropriate.
"Don't let her come back." Li Xuewu glanced at the living room deliberately and said to his mother, "My dad is angry."
"Go away—" Liu Yin was unwilling, glared at her son, and said, "If you don't let her come back, where is she supposed to live?"
"There's no way you can be like this. We serve you and take care of you, but you treat us like servants, or like you're some rich landlord—"
She scolded her son and then gestured to the living room, saying, "Go, call Yu Li and tell her to come back for dinner. The food is almost ready."
"Let's wait a bit and see if she has any plans." Li Xuewu smiled, wanting to take a shower, but his mother slapped him hard.
Before Li Xuewu could finish showering and make a phone call, they soon heard Yu Li enter the room.
"Auntie, why are you cooking?"
Yu Li carried fruit and the dishes she had ordered from the restaurant. When she entered the house and saw the busy figures in the kitchen, she said apologetically, "Are you and my uncle hungry? I'm sorry I'm late."
"Not too late, not too late, just right."
Liu Yin waved her hand with a smile and said, "Why are you buying all this? Just eat whatever you have at home. Your uncle and I aren't anything special."
“That won’t do—” Yu Li was so good at sweet-talking people. She didn’t dare to talk to Li Shun, and only kept coaxing Liu Yin.
"It's been so long since I've seen you all. We've finally managed to meet, so how can it be too simple?"
As she said this, she had already snatched the apron from Liu Yin and said, "You should rest, I can do it."
"You child, why are you trying to take it from me!"
Liu Yin said this, but her face was full of smiles. She glared at her son who came out of the bathroom, then smiled and went to help Yu Li.
"Hmph—" Li Shun still didn't give his son a good look. When he saw him sit down, he turned his head away in dissatisfaction, not wanting to talk to him.
Li Xuewu found his father amusing, realizing that his own stubbornness as a child was simply inherited from his father.
Like Li Xuehan, Li Shun lost his father at a young age, and he was even younger than Li Xuehan at that time.
Just think about how helpless Li Xuehan is now, and you'll know how hard her father must have suffered under those living conditions back then.
Li Xuewu was very patient with his father's temper. He didn't say anything, but he would pour tea when needed and read the newspaper with him when necessary.
He has plenty of patience and methods for becoming a father who is about to become an old man with a childlike heart.