Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 533 - 348: Their Sincerity Is Overwhelming

Chapter 533: Chapter 348: Their Sincerity Is Overwhelming

PM, a high-end restaurant in the New District.

Director Pan Dongming of the Guozhi Committee of Jiang Province and Song Zhenhai from Huaineng Group are waiting in the restaurant lobby.

Song Zhenhai glanced at his watch, then turned to Pan Dongming and asked, "Old Pan, do you think Qi Yun will choose us?"

"Ah, it’s hard to say. Jiang Province is also strong in photovoltaic technology. Compared to us, their local government definitely has stronger ties with Qi Yun."

Pan Dongming sighed, looking a bit forlorn, "But things depend on people. We’ve come with full sincerity, so let’s try our best."

The photovoltaic project in the Oil Country is a juicy opportunity, with procurement orders alone totaling 10 billion US dollars.

If we do a good job of servicing and satisfy Crown Prince Salaman, expanding our business into the Middle East will become much easier, which offers huge implicit benefits.

"Hmm." Song Zhenhai nodded. His anxious expression showed the high expectations for this trip.

Though Huaineng Group is a super giant with assets over a trillion and maintains rapid growth even in the current economic downturn, this is overall and does not mean all subsidiaries are profitable.

As the group’s vice president, Song Zhenhai oversees the region with several subsidiaries in a state of annual losses, which impacts his influence within the group greatly.

Therefore, before meeting Qi Yun, he prepared a very sincere proposal and secured the support of the leadership, hoping to make a significant turnaround.

As the two were talking, a tall figure entered the restaurant. Always keeping an eye on the entrance, Pan Dongming stood up promptly, beckoning to Song Zhenhai to come forward.

"Haha, hello, President Qi. I’m Pan Dongming." Pan Dongming stepped forward quickly, his wistful expression replaced by a warm smile, and extended his hand towards Qi Yun. "President Qi is indeed a talented person. We were just talking about you with President Song."

Qi Yun shook hands with Pan Dongming, smiling as he replied, "Hello, Director Pan. You flatter me, really."

"Sorry for being a few minutes late, and thank you both for waiting." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Without waiting for Pan Dongming to introduce, Song Zhenhai eagerly extended his hand, equally enthusiastic, "Hello, President Qi. I’m Song Zhenhai from Huaineng Group. I’ve read about your advanced deeds in the news, and I’m glad we finally meet. Pleasure to meet you."

"President Song, you’re too kind. I’ve heard much about you, and I look forward to learning more from you."

While shaking hands, Qi Yun was sizing up the two.

Both are typical southerners, seemingly very pragmatic from their appearance and probably ten years older than him.

After the greetings, Pan Dongming raised his hand to lead the way. "Let’s go; the dishes are ready. President Song brought a bottle of fine wine, so we’ll chat over dinner."

"Sure, please." Qi Yun politely lifted his hand and followed them inside.

Upon reaching a private room on the second floor, the round table was already set with various dishes—nothing extravagant, just exquisite specialties.

On the table were two bottles of ’Farmer’s Three Punch’ mineral water, showcasing how adept Pan Dongming and his companion were in hospitality; no one could fault the arrangement.

Inside the private room, it’s just the three of them—no service staff—and neither Pan Dongming nor Song Zhenhai brought assistants or secretaries.

This was intentional because the upcoming discussions required temporary confidentiality.

"Ah, I’ve long admired President Qi from the news, and was eager to make your acquaintance."

Pan Dongming picked up the teapot, pouring tea as he sighed, "I seized the chance to come to Jiang Province for a business trip, and asked Director Xiao Hanguang for your number, shamelessly inviting you out to meet. Thanks to President Qi for honoring us."

Upon hearing the name Xiao Hanguang, Qi Yun’s eyes flickered momentarily.

His mobile number isn’t exactly private, easy to inquire about, but he hadn’t expected them to get it from Xiao Hanguang.

And now Pan Dongming casually mentioned it to further develop his relationship with Qi Yun.

"You’re too kind, Director Pan." Qi Yun smiled, then asked, "Did Director Xiao also work previously in Jiang Province?"

Qi Yun had to gauge their relationship with Xiao Hanguang. Normally, if they were close, Xiao Hanguang might have informed him in advance.

But given his high rank and daily workload, it’s also possible he forgot, so Qi Yun needed to probe a bit more.

If Director Pan was indeed close to Xiao Hanguang, it would greatly influence Qi Yun’s ultimate decision since Xiao Hanguang had aided him and shown much care.

Pan Dongming naturally picked up on Qi Yun’s implied meaning and waved his hand with a smile, "Not really; we met during training at the Central Party School."

"I see." Qi Yun nodded.

"Come on, let’s start eating; the dishes will get cold." Song Zhenhai gestured to Qi Yun, then twisted open a bottle of mineral water, pouring into three glasses.

Three rounds of drinks and five tastes of dishes later, their conversation gradually shifted from pleasantries to the photovoltaic project.

Song Zhenhai set down his wine glass, took a neatly bound proposal from his briefcase, and pushed it toward Qi Yun, "President Qi, I won’t beat around the bush. This is our Huaineng Group’s draft joint venture plan for your perusal."

"If you have any dissatisfaction with the proposal, feel free to raise it, and I’ll discuss it with the group headquarters."

Qi Yun reached for the proposal, flipping to the first page and seeing the clear cooperation framework.

The content roughly outlined that Huaineng Group and Qi Yun would jointly invest 5 billion to establish a new joint venture energy company, with the project landing in Jiang Province.

Huaineng Group investing 4.5 billion, holding 90% of the shares, and responsible for the entire project’s technology, photovoltaic component supply, later operation, etc.

Jiang Province’s Guozhi Committee would provide policy and land support.

And Qi Yun only needed to invest 500 million, holding 10% of the shares, without having to worry about anything except signing the contract with the Oil Country.

This direction was consistent with what Wendong and Fu Wentao had previously told him.

million for 10% may not sound like much, but given the joint venture with a state-owned enterprise, that proportion was already quite good; more would be difficult for Huaineng Group to justify to the higher-ups.

After all, the project was somewhat a reciprocal from the Oil Country for the purchase of Beidou authorization, practically free money.

Qi Yun’s 10% would certainly yield dividends far exceeding the principal amount of 500 million.

So Song Zhenhai’s proposal reflected tremendous sincerity.