Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 526 - 341: He Doesn’t Know What’s Good for Him

Chapter 526: Chapter 341: He Doesn’t Know What’s Good for Him

New District, a hotel specially designated for hosting guests in S Prefecture.

When Director Li of the Guozhi Committee saw Qi Yun step out of the Maybach with the five sixes license plate, he was visibly taken aback for a moment.

However, he quickly regained his composure, warmly stepping forward to extend his hand: "Ah, Consultant Qi, hello, hello."

"I’m Li Hongqi, we spoke on the phone earlier. You can just call me Old Li, Consultant Qi."

"Haha, Director Li, you’re too kind." Qi Yun also reached out to shake hands, maintaining a polite formality without taking liberties.

"No need to be so formal, just being able to meet you is already a huge honor for me, Old Li. The tea is already brewed in the private room, Consultant Qi, please, this way." Li Hongqi sidestepped to lead Qi Yun into the hotel, walking with a spring in his step.

Once inside the private room, Li Hongqi personally pulled out the chair for the main seat for Qi Yun and busied himself with pouring tea: "Consultant Qi, please try this tea. It’s our local ancient tree snow chrysanthemum, the taste is quite good."

"Thank you." Qi Yun accepted the teacup with a word of thanks, "Director Li has been very considerate."

Li Hongqi’s face was filled with a sincere smile: "It’s the least I can do."

"I know that right now, the Guozhi Committees from all over must be wanting to meet with you, so the fact that you made time to see me makes me both nervous and happy." As he spoke, he sat down in a side seat, slightly leaning forward, clearly putting himself in a humble position.

Qi Yun took a sip of tea, the clear bitterness of the snow chrysanthemum mixed with a mild aftertaste spreading over his tongue. He put down the cup and got straight to the point: "Director Li, let’s not beat around the bush." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"I know why you want to meet me, but it’s not the right time yet. Today, let’s simply have a meal and become friends."

"When the time is right, I’ll have a good conversation with you about the photovoltaic project."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

The smile on Li Hongqi’s face froze for a moment, his brow furrowed slightly.

But in just two seconds, he quickly responded, chuckling heartily: "I understand! I understand! Consultant Qi is right, making friends is more important than anything, the project can wait, let’s eat first!"

He understood the implication in Qi Yun’s words, it was not a rejection of the J Province Guozhi Committee, nor a rejection of him, Li Hongqi, otherwise, Qi Yun wouldn’t have mentioned making friends at all.

So, who was he rejecting? The answer was obvious.

Li Hongqi quickly picked up the menu and handed it over to Qi Yun, becoming even more affable: "Consultant Qi, have a look, see what you’d like to eat?"

"Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this hotel; it’s actually a hidden gem. We even have fresh cold-water fish just caught this morning from Boteng Lake..."

Qi Yun glanced at the menu but didn’t reach out to take it, just waved it off with a smile: "Director Li, you decide, I’m not picky, let’s just pick randomly."

Li Hongqi understood the hint and promptly instructed the waiter to prepare some home-style dishes, making sure not to go overboard in terms of standards.

During the meal, although the two did not discuss the project further, they did bring up several photovoltaic companies in J Province.

If there’s a leader, it’s naturally TBEA, which has long been listed among the Fortune 500 and achieved revenue of over 100 billion last year. Unfortunately, this company is no longer purely state-owned; otherwise, it would undoubtedly be the best partner candidate.

"Personally, I think Siluo Energy is quite good, they have a considerable technical advantage in photovoltaic equipment production."

As Li Hongqi spoke, he discreetly observed Qi Yun’s reaction, and seeing that there was no obvious resistance, he added, "When there’s a chance, I’ll invite their company’s head out to learn from your experience with President Qi."

Qi Yun nodded with a smile: "Alright, it’s not really about learning, it’s about mutual exchange."

He found Li Hongqi quite interesting and a person of tact, definitely worth befriending.

Most importantly, the fact that Li Hongqi readily agreed to the earlier suggestion at least indirectly proved that Li Hongqi didn’t have too unyielding a relationship with Old He...

The meal didn’t last very long, about half an hour, before Qi Yun took his leave.

Li Hongqi maintained a very humble demeanor, personally seeing Qi Yun off to the car.

"Alright, thank you for your generous hospitality, Director Li. I’ll be in touch by phone." Qi Yun waved at him.

"Consultant Qi, you’re too kind! It was an honor to host you!" Li Hongqi smiled and waved goodbye until the Maybach disappeared at the gate, then he heaved a sigh of relief and wiped his brow.

It had been a long time since he’d been this humble; usually, it’s others waiting on him.

Luckily, he hadn’t lost his key "business" skills.

"Snap!"

Lighting a cigarette, Li Hongqi smoked as he contemplated how he would report to Old He.

Only when the cigarette butt burnt close did he take out his phone, found Old He’s number, and dialed it.

"Boss, I just met that Qi Yun, he doesn’t seem to know what’s good for him..."

On the other end of the line, Old He listened in silence, only dryly chuckling after a long moment: "Alright, I understood."

"Boss, do you think..." Li Hongqi only said half of his sentence, but the implication was clear.

Old He didn’t respond further, his face darkened as he hung up the phone.

He was feeling a bit cornered by Qi Yun...not even given a chance to talk.

And he couldn’t wield authority over Qi Yun, with so many watching this matter, the implications would be too severe, and even that person wouldn’t be able to ignore it like last time.

Because this time, Qi Yun could bring substantial benefits locally. Once the photovoltaic project lands in J Province, it wouldn’t just be Old He benefiting; everyone needed that achievement.

...

Meanwhile, in the speeding Maybach, Qi Yun was also holding his phone, talking with Zhang Dayong.

"Qin Shizhang just called me, inquiring about that Boss Ding’s matter. I got in touch with Ma Baoguo for some information to report to him.

"His suggestion is to reach out to the injured party and see about a possible reconciliation. Boss Ding sent someone to relay this."

Qi Yun chuckled upon hearing this; Qin Minghui was indeed a clever person, choosing his words very carefully.

Having Zhang Dayong contact the injured party was essentially asking for Qi Yun’s opinion.

And rather than calling Qi Yun himself, he delivered the message through Zhang Dayong to clearly show respect for Qi Yun’s choice, implying that Boss Ding didn’t have that much clout with him.

However, Qi Yun knew that this was likely just the beginning.

The fact that Boss Ding wasn’t directly approaching him for a resolution and instead started using connections to try and spring someone meant that he certainly had some aces up his sleeve, without a doubt, unfazed.

Which, upon reflection, seemed normal; after all, people who frequently attended Great Assembly Hall meetings, despite having their base in Guangdong Province, should undoubtedly have solid connections with several big figures.

"Ah~" Qi Yun sighed, initially considering that if Boss Ding approached directly, he might sell him some favor, but evidently, the man didn’t particularly regard him highly.

If he wanted to play, then Qi Yun was ready to play.

After all, this was somewhat Qi Yun’s home ground, and he couldn’t let Boss Ding have his way so easily; otherwise, once word got out, how could he maintain his standing, let alone ward off future opportunists?

"That guy had some thugs harass my employee, and Luo Yang has already found them, I’ll have them sent over to you shortly."

Zhang Dayong saw that Qi Yun had made up his mind and didn’t say much else: "Alright, I know what to do."

"By the way, the flour situation you asked me to look into last time has some leads. I’ll tell you when we meet up."

Qi Yun nodded: "Okay, I’ll come by another day."