How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 582

If Yang Chen offered a higher price, there would be nothing to discuss. The highest bidder wins, that’s the rule.

But Yang Shuo’s alliance offered 5 billion, and he only offered 4 billion, and he’s making a fuss about the Xuanwu Lake view. Isn’t this blatant bullying?

Yang Shuo: “Boss Yang, I don’t mean to disrespect you. If you offer a higher price, we will definitely accept the loss. But you’re offering 4 billion, this… People who don’t know might think you’re bullying others, which isn’t good for your reputation.”

Yan Haoming and the others instantly became nervous. Yang Shuo is so bold; how can he say these words in front of Yang Chen?

However, it’s good to let Yang Shuo be the scapegoat. They all remain silent and disassociate themselves from him if the situation goes wrong.

Yang Chen: “Hehe… Am I that kind of person? I think the city government didn’t put this land up for public auction because they want to get more benefits from this prime location. The land price isn’t important; what matters is the revenue beyond the land price. Mayor Gao, am I right?”

Gao Hongwei: “Haha… President Yang is right, that’s exactly what we’re thinking. Our Jinling City is also an international city with a rich historical heritage, excellent resources, and policies. President Yang, would you consider investing here? As long as your investment is large enough, the land is negotiable. What’s 4 billion or 5 billion? We can give it to you for a pittance.”

Keeping money in the bank is a waste, so Yang Chen is willing to invest it.

Yang Chen: “Then in what areas does Mayor Gao want investment?”

Gao Hongwei: “Any area is fine; it’s up to President Yang.”

Yang Chen: “How about introducing SKP or the China World Trade Center?”

Currently, there are three SKP locations: Jingcheng, Chang’an, and Shudu. Negotiations are underway in Hefei, Anhui Province. Yang Chen intends to expand southward, considering Jinling, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and other cities.

Currently, Jinling City only has Deji Plaza as a high-end shopping mall. Whether it’s introducing SKP [a high-end department store chain] or the China World Trade Center, it will definitely get a share of the market here.

Especially Macheng and Chuzhou in Anhui Province are desperately trying to get into Jinling’s embrace. Jinling has even opened subway lines to these two cities. In the future, it is expected to absorb several cities in eastern and southern Anhui Province. Together with its own cities in Jiangsu Province, there is no need to worry about Jinling City’s consumption power.

Gao Hongwei: “Yes, yes. It would be best if we could introduce both.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Introducing both isn’t impossible, but the China World Trade Center can only be used as an office building and cannot open another shopping mall; otherwise, it will directly compete with SKP. Jinling is not Jingcheng [Beijing] after all. With high-end shopping malls like Deji and Jinmao Hui already in place, adding SKP and the China World Trade Center at once might cause all of them to underperform.”

Gao Hongwei: “That’s not a big problem. We have already opened the subway to Chuzhou, and the Macheng subway is also under construction. In the next few years, we will absorb several cities in eastern and southern Anhui Province into the Jinling metropolitan area, including the northern part of Zhejiang Province.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… You’re going to fleece Anhui Province dry. You’re absorbing the economically developed southern cities, leaving the poorer northern cities for them.”

Gao Hongwei: “There’s no other way. Hefei can’t support them, so we can’t stop ourselves from supporting them.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… That makes sense, that makes sense. Okay, it’s settled then; we’ll introduce SKP and the China World Trade Center together. But I have a condition: the China World Trade Center must find a piece of land for me in the Xinjiekou area. SKP needs to cater to northern Jiangsu Province and eastern Anhui Province, so the location should be closer to those areas. Since you’ve already opened subways to Chuzhou and Macheng, you might as well open subways to several cities in northern Jiangsu Province. If you need money, come to Jinjiang Development; we can provide loans to start construction.”

Gao Hongwei: “Haha… Okay! It’s settled then. Let’s talk about the land next to Xuanwu Lake. 1 billion to Jinjiang Development for development. How about it?”

Yang Chen stood up and shook hands with Gao Hongwei, saying, “It’s a deal!”

Gao Hongwei: “Haha… It’s a deal.”

Li Yingying looked at Yang Chen with admiration, thinking, “Is this how big shots negotiate? Just draw a few pies [make promises], and the price gets knocked down.”

These two projects, SKP and the China World Trade Center, will definitely not start construction for ten years.

Hefei SKP has been in negotiations for almost ten years, and the location hasn’t been determined yet.

However, just these two verbal promises can knock the price of that land from 5 billion or 4 billion down to a bargain price of 1 billion.

Yang Shuo: “I object! Isn’t this a transfer of benefits? You won’t sell it to us for 5 billion, but you insist on selling it to him for 1 billion.”

Gao Hongwei: “We weren’t planning to put that land up for public auction in the first place. Now we’ve decided to develop that land together with the SKP and China World Trade Center projects. If any of you can bring in SKP and the China World Trade Center, we can also sell it to you for 1 billion. Who can do it?”

Yang Shuo: “SKP is his, and he controls the China World Trade Center Group; how can we bring them in? Aren’t you deliberately making things difficult for us?”

Gao Hongwei: “Okay, then you can bring in substitutes for SKP and the China World Trade Center. Isn’t that making things easier for you?”

There are only a few domestic brands that can replace SKP and the China World Trade Center; you can count them on one hand. It’s definitely not something Yang Shuo and his group can bring in just by saying so.

Wang Xintong, the representative of Baoli Real Estate, said with a smile, “President Yang, congratulations.”

Yan Haoming, the representative of the Third Construction Bureau and chairman of Dayang Construction Group, also quickly congratulated Yang Chen. Their alliance with Yang Shuo was declared broken.

Yang Chen: “In the future, look for companies with strong capabilities for cooperation. You cooperate with any small workshop; how can you succeed?”

Yan Haoming: “President Yang is right.”

Wang Xintong: “Thank you for your guidance, President Yang. We will definitely be more careful when looking for partners in the future.”

Yang Chen nodded with a smile and looked at Gao Hongwei.

Gao Hongwei: “Other companies can’t meet our requirements either. Let’s end this symposium here. Thank you all for your participation; please leave. President Yang, President Xue, let’s go to my office to chat.”

Yang Chen and Xue Yinong nodded and got up to leave.

Gao Hongwei quickly whispered to Zhao Zun, who was silent, “What’s wrong with your son? How dare he even hit President Yang? Does he have a death wish?”

Zhao Zun quickly explained:

“Sigh… We didn’t know he was Boss Yang at all. We thought he was just someone who was friends with Gao Ang, the vice president of Xingchen Defense.”

Gao Hongwei: “I don’t care about that. Immediately call your son over to apologize to President Yang. If you mess up these two big projects, SKP and the China World Trade Center, you will bear all the consequences.”

Zhao Zun nodded and hurried back to his office to make a call.

In the conference room, representatives from various companies left.

Yang Shuo sat there in a daze, unwilling to accept it. Now he shouldn’t be thinking about the land issue, but rather whether Yang Chen will retaliate against him.

Li Yingying said gloatingly, “Oh dear, some people are going to be finished. Deliberately making things difficult for Boss Yang; it would be terrible if he retaliates.”

Yang Shuo raised his head and looked at Li Yingying, saying, “Isn’t it because of you that I deliberately targeted him? Don’t you feel any guilt at all?”

Li Yingying: “What the heck, how can you say that? I told you a long time ago that I’m not interested in you. It’s your own business to deliberately go against Boss Yang; it has nothing to do with me. Classless, shifting the blame when you lose.”

Li Yingying got up and left with a look of disdain and quickly called her grandfather to report the situation here.

Half an hour later, Zhao Guang arrived at the city government, looking depressed.

After his father’s instructions, he took him to apologize to Yang Chen.

Zhao Guang: “Boss Yang, I’m sorry; I didn’t know it was you. I was deceived by Li Chao and his gang; they said you were just a ride-hailing driver. I apologize for my offense; please forgive me.”

Yang Chen: “Li Chao and his gang still want to deal with me?”

Zhao Guang: “Yes! They are still urging me to take action against you.”

Yang Chen put his arm around Zhao Guang’s shoulder with a smile, saying, “Then please help me solve it, can you?”

Zhao Guang: “C-can!”

Yang Chen: “Okay! Then I’ll trouble you, Young Master Zhao.”

Zhao Guang: “N-no trouble at all.”

Yang Chen: “Okay, then go help me solve the trouble.”

Zhao Guang nodded and looked at his father.

Zhao Zun: “Since Boss Yang asked you to solve the trouble, then go ahead. Don’t fight; have a good talk with them.”

Zhao Guang nodded and ran away in a hurry.

Gao Hongwei: “Haha… It’s almost lunchtime. President Yang, President Xue, let’s go have a meal together.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! I happen to have two partners I want to introduce.”

Gao Hongwei: “Okay! Let’s go!”

Yang Chen and Xue Yinong walked out first.

Xue Yinong: “Jinjiang Development is holding a ball tonight to celebrate the strategic cooperation agreement with new partners. Are you going back to attend?”

Yang Chen: “Okay! After lunch, we’ll go back to Haicheng together.”

Xue Yinong looked at Li Yingying, who was waiting not far away, and asked in a low voice, “Looks like you’ve been busy these past few days?”

Yang Chen: “Don’t make trouble; I’ve held my ground and haven’t let her take advantage of me.”

Xue Yinong: “Haha… Really? Such a beautiful girl, you can resist?”

Yang Chen: “Honest to goodness, I have absolutely protected my virginity.”

Xue Yinong smiled and patted Yang Chen’s chest, her smile as beautiful as a flower.

Seeing this, Li Yingying couldn’t help but sigh in her heart.

“Her aura is so strong, much better than mine. No wonder no matter how proactive I am, he’s not moved,” Li Yingying thought to herself.

Li Guo, who was next to Li Yingying, quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, “President Yang, hello, hello. I didn’t know your identity before, so I was negligent. I hope President Yang won’t take it to heart.”

Yang Chen: “Mr. Li, you’re too polite. I was just about to call you. Let’s have a meal with Mayor Gao later.”

Li Guo: “Okay, okay. Thank you for your consideration, President Yang.”

Yang Chen: “You’re welcome. There’s another partner I need to call; let me make a call.”

Yang Chen walked aside and called Ning Shaoqing, asking him to meet at the Jinling Hotel now.

According to Yang Chen’s plan, he will give the Ning family and the Li family some shares to jointly develop the second phase of the Xuanwu Lake project and hand over the construction of the China World Trade Center and SKP to these two families.

These projects can ensure the continued high-speed development of the Ning family and the Li family in the next few years.

Xue Yinong glanced at Li Yingying, who was constantly peeking at her, and asked with a smile, “What do you mean by looking at me, Miss?”

Li Yingying hurriedly explained, “Don’t misunderstand, Sister. I just think you have a very strong aura. I took the initiative to confess to President Yang, but he refused to accept me. I thought he was just pretending to be noble, but now I know that he really doesn’t like me. Someone of his status definitely doesn’t like a frivolous girl like me; he must like a mature, stable, and powerful girl like you who is a good match for him.”

Xue Yinong immediately smiled happily and said, “You are also very beautiful. You confessed to Yang Chen, and he didn’t want to?”

Li Yingying: “Yes! At first, I thought he was pretending to be aloof, but now I know that he really looks down on me. People of his status definitely don’t like frivolous girls like me; they must like mature, stable, and powerful girls like you who are a good match for him.”

Xue Yinong: “Since you know where the problem lies, you can make targeted corrections. I don’t know if Yang Chen likes mature and stable women, but he definitely likes girls with a skill. Even if you are a waitress, as long as you have the ability to be the best waitress, he will like you. Conversely, if you don’t have any skills and just want to impress him by relying on your family’s wealth, the possibility is too low.”

Li Yingying: “Ah? I really don’t have any skills, and I even arrogantly said in front of him that I am the dream of all the men in Jinling; no wonder he always looks at me with disgust.”

At this time, Mayor Gao came over with several leaders from the city government.

Yang Chen also finished his call, and after a few greetings, they set off for the Jinling Hotel.

…

At 2:00 PM, the lunch ended.

Mayor Gao and others said goodbye to Yang Chen and went back to work at the city government.

Li Yingying knew that Yang Chen was going back to Haicheng and felt very reluctant.

“President Yang, be sure to let me know when you come over next time,” Li Yingying said with a smile.

Yang Chen: “Okay. I will definitely come back when the SKP and other projects are finalized.”

Li Yingying: “From now on, I will learn to manage the company. When you come next time, I will definitely impress you.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Okay! I’ll wait to see your changes. Mr. Li, goodbye.”

Li Guo: “Okay, okay. Thank you for your care, President Yang. I will definitely work closely with Young Master Ning to ensure the quality of the project.”

Yang Chen nodded and said, “Okay! Goodbye!”

Li Guo and Li Yingying sent Yang Chen to the car and watched his car drive away.

“Sigh… No wonder he’s so confident, so he’s Boss Yang. Yingying, don’t think about it; you can’t force someone who doesn’t belong to you,” Li Guo comforted.

Li Yingying: “President Xue said that he likes capable girls and doesn’t like girls who are uneducated and do nothing but rely on their family’s wealth. Didn’t you say you were going to hand over the family business to me? Start handing it over to me now; I want to start learning how to manage the company.”

Li Guo: “Haha… It seems that this experience has helped you grow. Okay, from now on, Grandpa and your father will start training you to be the successor.”

Li Yingying nodded, thinking, “I, Li Yingying, must get the man I have my eye on. I’ll become the kind of girl you like; I don’t believe I can’t win you over. I am Li Yingying, the dream of all the men in Jinling. Humph!”

Hotel room.

Xue Yinong was packing Yang Chen’s clothes, while Yang Chen was chatting with Ning Shaoqing in the living room.

Yang Chen: “Don’t you want to expand into new businesses? I’ll have someone check the customer information of Baole Culture Media later, and you can poach all their customers to achieve your transformation. If necessary, you can contact Yang Zhen, the CEO of Xingchen Entertainment; she will help you. Whether it’s influencer business or film and television investment, Xingchen Entertainment is very experienced.”

Ning Shaoqing: “Thank you, Brother Chen. No matter how the Ning family develops in the future, I guarantee that half of it will belong to you.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Okay, I know your intentions. Seize the opportunity; the second phase of Xuanwu Lake, SKP, and the China World Trade Center, if you do these three projects well, your Ning family will definitely become famous. Then you can take another piece of land yourself, and I’ll pull in a few well-known developers to support you and strive to push the Ning family to the top in Jinling in one fell swoop.”

Ning Shaoqing was so excited, he said, “Thank you, Brother Chen. I don’t know how to thank you; how about I kowtow to you?”

Yang Chen: “Get out! Okay, you go back. I’m going back to Haicheng with Yinong later, and there’s a ball to attend tonight.”

Ning Shaoqing: “Okay! Brother Chen and President Xue, be safe on the road; I’ll go first.”

Yang Chen nodded and sent Ning Shaoqing out.

Yang Chen stretched and came to the bedroom.

Seeing Xue Yinong bending over to fold clothes, Yang Chen hugged her from behind.

Xue Yinong was startled and turned around to see that it was Yang Chen, so she didn’t resist and said, “You scared me.”

Yang Chen: “What time does the ball start?”

Xue Yinong: “Seven o’clock.”

Yang Chen: “Leaving at four o’clock won’t be a problem. We have more than an hour now.”

Xue Yinong: “Ah? What are you going to do?”

Yang Chen: “Fuck.”

Xue Yinong: “…”

…

At 7:30 PM, Yang Chen and Xue Yinong arrived at the ball.

There were a lot of people tonight, and Yang Chen didn’t want to reveal his identity, so he just came as someone crashing the ball. The main character was Xue Yinong.

Xue Yinong walked onto the stage and said, “Sorry everyone, I had something to do in Jinling today, which took up some time, so I apologize to everyone. Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend the ball held by Jinjiang Development. Everyone must eat, drink, and have fun tonight. Now I would like to introduce a few friends to everyone. These are our new partners of Jinjiang Development, who will be developing the 100 billion investment project in Beicheng with us. Please welcome Mr. Li Heng, Chairman of Yunheng Investment Co., Ltd.”

Li Heng smiled, waved to everyone, bowed, and walked onto the stage to shake hands with Xue Yinong and say hello.

Xue Yinong continued to introduce other partners…

At this time, Yang Chen was eating happily under the stage.

It was almost eight o’clock, and he hadn’t finished eating yet; he was really a little hungry.

At this time, Yan Ruyu ran over and patted Yang Chen’s arm, saying, “You’re back!”

Yang Chen: “Miss Yan, hello. I’m here to freeload a meal. The ball organized by Jinjiang Development is not bad, all good food and drinks.”

Yan Ruyu: “Sigh… Who says it isn’t? Originally, my dad could have stood on stage with President Xue, but it’s all my fault…”

Yang Chen frowned and asked, “What’s wrong? What did you do?”

Yan Ruyu: “I revealed our family’s bidding price to Liu Qing, and she told Zhang Chao, and as a result, Zhang Chao and Liu Qing’s families raised their prices by one million, knocking our family out.”

Yang Chen: “Liu Qing? That bestie of yours?”

Yan Ruyu: “Don’t call her my bestie; I don’t have such a bestie.”

Yang Chen: “Oh, I understand. You treat her as a bestie, but she treats you as a fool.”

As the two were talking, Liu Qing walked over with Zhang Chao on her arm.

Damn, these two are developing fast.

Yang Chen was only in Jinling for a few days, and they were already together.

It seems that Zhang Chao has figured it out; Liu Qing is his true love.

Yan Ruyu glared at the two of them, then turned her head away.

Liu Qing: “Xiaoyu, don’t be angry. You didn’t like Zhang Chao in the first place, so my being with him doesn’t mean any loss to you, so please bless us.”

Yan Ruyu: “What are you pretending for? Am I angry because you two are together? I treat you as a good sister, but you treat me as a tool.”

Liu Qing: “Don’t think that way. You are the only girl in your family, and your family fortune is enough for you to live a carefree life. To put it bluntly, even if your family goes bankrupt, it won’t affect your marriage. I have an older brother and a younger brother, and my family needs to make more money. Zhang Chao is a boy, and his family also needs to make more money. Since we are good sisters, why can’t you fulfill us in a dispensable situation? Put your hand on your heart and tell me, haven’t I always accommodated you since childhood? Can’t you accommodate me just once? I’ll introduce my brother or my younger brother to you later. If my family develops well, won’t you have a share too?”

How shameless can a person be? Liu Qing gave the best answer.

Yan Ruyu: “You two get out of here; I don’t want to see you again in the future.”

Zhang Chao: “Today’s situation is all caused by you; what right do you have to be angry? I’ve been pursuing you for so long, and you always treat me coldly with a superior attitude. Now that I’m with Xiao Qing, you’re feeling uncomfortable, right? I understand, you just want me to pursue you halfway and then stop, and even be with your bestie; you can’t accept it?”

Yan Ruyu: “Stop talking nonsense, okay? It’s great that you two are together; I applaud with both hands. As the saying goes, a fool matches a dog [a perfect match], may you last forever, I wish you a long and happy life.”

Zhang Chao pointed at Yan Ruyu and cursed, “Who the hell are you cursing? Don’t be so shameless.”

Liu Qing: “Okay, okay, okay, for the sake of our twenty-year friendship, let’s just let it go; let’s not bother with her. But, Xiaoyu, I still hope you can consider it; I can introduce my brother or my younger brother to you. This ride-hailing driver is really not good; he doesn’t even have the guts to say a word for you, what’s the use of just being handsome? Think about it carefully.”

Yan Ruyu: “I don’t need to consider it. You can betray a twenty-year bestie; what good people can your brothers be? Don’t disgust me.”

Zhang Chao: “You have no ambition; you can even fall for a ride-hailing driver!”

Yan Ruyu smiled and took Yang Chen’s arm, saying, “I would rather have a ride-hailing driver than like you; are you angry?”

Zhang Chao looked angry and speechless.

At this time, Liu Qing’s older brother, Liu Hai, and younger brother, Liu Yang, walked over together…

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