Chapter 2079 President Lu Loses His Temper

Lu Chengwen stopped Chen Yong.

"Mr. Chen, it's okay to have disagreements, we can talk about it slowly!"

Chen Yong said, "Fifty percent profit... If Mr. Lu knew I was talking business like this, he would definitely send me to Africa to watch giraffes!"

Lu Chengwen said with a grin, "What are your thoughts? Feel free to share!"

He turned to the strategist and asked, "Isn't that right, strategist? Sect Master?"

The strategist smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Chen, there's no need to be angry!"

“I’m not angry,” Chen Yong said. “I just feel that you two, Sect Leader and Strategist, don’t seem to be sincere in doing business. We’ll handle the development and construction, we’ll provide the blueprints and plans, we’ll handle all the permits and licenses, we’ll get the materials and equipment… We’ll build the buildings, we’ll do the work, and we’ll be responsible for management, investment attraction, operation, publicity, accounting, and taxation in the later stages… but you only need to provide a piece of land and then you want to take half of the profits. Doesn’t that mean I’m working for you here like Lu Chengwen? Isn’t President Lu going to skin me alive?”

Chen Yong said, "To be honest, there are only two major shopping malls in the area right now. The largest is Genius International, and the second largest is Xiangyun Building. Whenever Dasheng Group's shopping mall enters the market, it must take the lead! Its annual turnover must exceed theirs, with a turnover of at least 25 million to 50 million per year, but its net profit is only 4.2 million to 8.5 million at most."

"If we cut it in half, the annual income will only be a little over two million! We invest forty million and only get two million back every year... It will take twenty years to break even! President Lu won't agree, President Leng won't agree either, not to mention them, Chen Mengyun alone can drive me crazy!"

The strategist smiled and said, "I heard that Lu Chengwen has shares in the reclaimed port in Snow City. There will be a connection between Snow City and Saihe. Once that connection is established, Saihe's development will be completely different from what it is now. People will come, money will come—over 20 million? The transaction volume could easily exceed 100 million… Wouldn't it be quick to recoup the investment?"

Not to mention Chen Yong, even Lu Chengwen's heart skipped a beat.

This kid knows what he's doing!

Chen Yong was taking advantage of the time and information gap, aiming to secure a deal with the largest shopping mall and finalize the contract before anyone else could react.

As the Saihe River develops and more tourists come, transaction volume will explode, and the biggest winner will be the Dasheng Group.

However... it's clear that this strategist Zhang is no pushover; he already knows his target.

The sect leader understood and said with a smile, "That's right! In the end, it's just a shopping mall, a small business for your Great Sage Group. President Lu is a man of great talent and ambition, he must have a backup plan. He wants to develop Saihe, which could become a mini-Snow City, or even a commercial hub of the same scale as Snow City. When Saihe is packed with people, the transaction volume of tens of millions... that will be completely insignificant! So... you'll still make a profit."

Chen Yong's heart sank.

Teaming up with Lu Chengwen, they intended to take down these two clueless fools, but the strategist actually pulled a counter-strategy, exposing their true intentions.

Lu Chengwen stood to the side, took a few steps back, and remained silent.

At this moment, this structure put Lu Chengwen in a very passive position.

When the strategist and the sect leader have the upper hand, he can't speak too much, otherwise he'll easily arouse their suspicion.

In this situation, Chen Yong has no choice but to get through it on his own; it all depends on how he handles it.

Come on, Chen Yong! Don't let them beat you down!

Chen Yong reacted quickly. After listening to the strategist and the sect leader's words, he laughed heartily: "It seems that the sect leader and the strategist are indeed exceptionally intelligent and insightful. Indeed, Saihe and Xuecheng can cooperate to a certain extent, but... how? What does Saihe have? Is it mountains and rivers, or local specialties and cultural development value? Do you two know how large the passenger flow is at the airport here? Have you estimated how many more flights can be added in the future?"

"Okay! Even if we can double our sales, do these people really have that much purchasing power? Coming to Saihe to buy Russian goods? In this day and age, you can order international products online and have them delivered to your doorstep with just a few clicks. Sales in physical stores are not as strong as they used to be."

"This piece of land belonging to the Kitchen Knife Sect is worthless! I, Chen Yong, am making this clear: if our Great Sage Group doesn't develop it, no one else can! Let me put it bluntly: in the Northern Kingdom, the Great Sage Group either doesn't do anything, or it does it to be number one! No matter who you find to develop it, Sect Leader, the Great Sage Group will definitely be a level above them!"

"However, if it's the Dasheng Group that's developing it, then it must be the number one in Saihe! The largest in Saihe! The most famous shopping mall in Saihe, it must be a landmark shopping mall that can attract everyone!"

"Just one piece of land, and you can steadily earn several million every year. And what we're talking about isn't even a land transfer or lease agreement; you're essentially investing, right? You don't need to do any of the tedious work or exert any effort. Just sign a document, and a few abandoned balconies will become the largest commercial building complex in the city! You'll have a 30% stake. I can't think of any deal that's more profitable than this!"

The strategist thought, "You're getting cocky now?"

He said slowly, "However, this land is fundamental. Without this land, you can't really talk about anything else, can you?"

Chen Yong looked at the strategist: "Funding is the foundation, Mr. Zhang. Heh, with money, are you worried about not finding good land or good projects? How many groups can just casually throw tens of millions into this city? Snow City collaboration? What if the collaboration fails? That land is still yours, and you have shares in the buildings constructed on it. We'll lose everything!"

Lu Chengwen suddenly shouted angrily, "Then let's not talk about it! Let's go! All of you, let's go!"

"Um!?"

The sect leader and the strategist were both taken aback.

Lu Chengwen started kicking people out.

"Go away! You think you're so great just because you have money! Our sect leader is a man of great talent and ambition, a hero of noble character. Do you think you can just stand here and talk nonsense? Get out of here! We're not talking about it anymore! We'll never talk about it again! We don't want the 50%! Our land is just sitting there stagnant, we won't give you a single penny! We'll just let the old lady sell shoe insoles and the old man repair locks and make keys! They can earn over 100,000 a year! You go! All of you go!"

The strategist grabbed Lu Chengwen, gritting his teeth in anger: "What nonsense are you spouting! Get out of here!"

The sect leader glared fiercely at Lu Chengwen and quickly said, "President Chen, please don't mind him. This person... he's new here. I'll criticize him later."

Chen Yong thought, "You're telling me to leave? Fine, I'll leave then!"

Chen Yong stormed out with his men, and the strategist panicked, rushing to stop him: "Hey, Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen, don't get angry over a little guy's words! Business still needs to be discussed..."

Chen Yong said, "I wish your small commodity market great success."

The sect leader grabbed Chen Yong's hand: "Mr. Chen, hahaha, such a big business, wouldn't it be a pity to give it up over a few words from a little brat?"

Lu Chengwen angrily said, "Don't come back after you leave!"

The strategist turned and pointed at Lu Chengwen: "Shut up!"