Zhou Danian looked bewildered. Asking to take more than 60% of the shares right off the bat seemed a bit too domineering.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Miss, you're asking for too many shares!"

"If I agree to your request, wouldn't I be handing over control of this project?"

Liu Ruyan smiled enigmatically. "As far as I know, the old city area of ​​the South District is extremely vast. If it were to be completely renovated, it would cost at least two or three hundred billion yuan!"

"Although I don't know who you are or how much you're worth, I do know a little about the real estate companies in Binhai!"

"There are very few real estate companies that can come up with 20 to 30 billion yuan, and your real estate company should not be among them."

“If I’m not mistaken, you didn’t obtain the development rights for this project through normal channels.”

"Is it right?"

Before founding her e-commerce company, Liu Ruyan conducted research on the top companies in the Binhai business district, covering various industries.

Zhou Danian's Dilong Group was not high-level enough and was not within the scope of her investigation, which is why she was so certain that Zhou Danian did not have the ability to develop the old city area by himself.

And it was deduced that Zhou Danian did not obtain the project through normal channels.

Zhou Danian was shocked; everything Liu Ruyan said was absolutely correct.

He certainly couldn't come up with 20 or 30 billion, nor were the projects obtained through normal channels.

He wanted to recruit Qin Feng, firstly to curry favor with Qin Feng, and secondly to have a powerful backer.

However, he did not intend to give Qin Feng too much of a share, at most 20%.

Of the remaining 80%, he kept 35% for himself and 15% for the person who helped him get the project.

For the final 30%, he plans to seek cooperation with a reputable real estate company.

His target was the newly established Fengqing Group.

However, he had no connection with Ye Qingcheng and had never even met her, so he needed Qin Feng to act as a go-between.

Otherwise, even if it were just to befriend Qin Feng, he would never have been willing to give up 20% of the shares.

"Miss, what you're saying is all just your speculation!"

"However, you are absolutely right about one thing: I do not have the capability to develop this project on my own!"

“But I can use this project to find partners and to apply for bank loans.”

"It's absolutely impossible for us to fall to the point where we need to give up 60 percent of our shares."

Liu Ruyan glanced at Zhou Danian. "Right now I only need 60%, but afterwards it will be 70%."

Zhou Danian frowned slightly. He felt that Liu Ruyan was threatening him, but he dared not retaliate because of Qin Feng.

"Brother Qin, I have other matters to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

He did want to befriend Qin Feng, but that didn't mean he would give up huge benefits.

He has sacrificed so much for this project, so naturally he would not easily relinquish control of it.

Qin Feng watched Zhou Danian's departing figure, lost in thought.

He didn't believe Liu Ruyan would be so domineering as to demand 60% of the shares; he guessed there was some unknown secret about the project.

This led Liu Ruyan to conclude that Zhou Danian was incapable of managing the project.

"Aren't you curious why I'm asking for such an exorbitant amount?" Liu Ruyan asked Qin Feng with a smile.

Qin Feng nodded.

Liu Ruyan continued, "If I told you that your friend was scammed, would you believe me?"

Qin Feng looked bewildered. "It can't be that bad, can it?"

"Zhou Danian isn't stupid. How could he not even realize that such a big project had been swindled?"

Liu Ruyan chuckled. "He's probably blinded by enormous profits and overlooked something very important!"

Qin Feng asked curiously, "What is it?"

Liu Ruyan's eyes flickered for a moment before she slowly spoke.

"More than 20 years ago, the Prefectural Government had already started the renovation project of this old town. At that time, the project was acquired by Mu Zhengfeng of the Mu family in Lingnan."

"But later, for some reason, the project was halted, leaving only an unfinished villa area!"

"It is said that Mu Zhengfeng lost 20 billion, which led to his expulsion from the family."

"This project is fraught with difficulties. Even the Mu family of Lingnan failed in it, let alone Zhou Danian?"

Qin Feng looked surprised; he hadn't expected it to be related to Mu Qingxue's father, Mu Zhengfeng.

He had some doubts at the time: how could that unfinished villa area possibly lose 20 billion?

It turns out that the project also involved the renovation of the old city area.

"Since the waters are so murky, why did you decide to invest? And why did you want a 60% stake?"

Liu Ruyan smiled and said, "I just want to take this opportunity to secure the project. As for when to start construction, I haven't actually decided yet!"

Qin Feng gave Liu Ruyan a meaningful look, but didn't ask anything further.

He estimated that the situation was more complex than he had imagined, and he had no interest in finding out more or getting involved.

By this time, most of the distinguished guests invited by Ye Qingcheng had arrived.

Many uninvited people also came, including Zhou Danian.

These people all came with a strong purpose: to establish a connection with the Fengqing Group.

Even if you can't build a connection, you can still take this opportunity to get to know some big names in the business world.

The distinguished guests who came were not only from wealthy families, but also from powerful and influential figures in Binhai.

The newly appointed governor of Binhai, Cao Yunliang, along with the newly appointed director and deputy director of the patrol and arrest department, and many other officials of all ranks.

But none of these people were invited by Ye Qingcheng; they all came uninvited.

Upon learning of Cao Yunliang's arrival, Ye Qingcheng immediately rushed to the gate to personally greet him.

In fact, Ye Qingcheng didn't want to deal with the authorities at all, but since they had already come, she couldn't just ignore them, could she?

Just as Ye Qingcheng was about to lead Cao Yunliang into the company, Liu Ruyan suddenly spoke up.

"Ye Qingcheng, I've come uninvited, are you happy to see me?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingcheng's expression changed slightly, and she immediately looked at Liu Ruyan.

At the same time, everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Ruyan.

Qin Feng felt a chill run down his spine, worried that Liu Ruyan might actually humiliate Ye Qingcheng in this situation.

Seeing Liu Ruyan walk towards Ye Qingcheng, he hesitated for a moment, but still followed.

Ye Qingcheng glanced at Qin Feng, her eyebrows furrowing slightly, thinking to herself, "Could Liu Ruyan really be this guy's fiancée?"

"With such a huge difference in their social status, how could they possibly be engaged?"

As Liu Ruyan approached, Ye Qingcheng's brows furrowed into a deep frown, clearly indicating that Liu Ruyan's intentions were not friendly.

Liu Ruyan walked up to Ye Qingcheng, a half-smile on her face. "You don't seem too welcoming of me, do you?"

Ye Qingcheng sneered, "Just say what you want to do. There's no need to play these games with me."

Liu Ruyan looked at her with a mocking expression. "Are you sure you really want me to just say it straight?"

Ye Qingcheng frowned slightly and subconsciously looked at Qin Feng. She guessed that what Liu Ruyan wanted to say was related to this man.