When Shen Dong came to Yandu, in addition to raising funds for Project Hope, he also hoped to make friends with the young people of various families.
The Chu family may not be considered a top-tier family in Yandu, but it is definitely a first-tier family.
As the third generation of the Chu family, Chu Feng's network of connections was highly valued by Shen Dong.
Shen Dong hoped to get to know the scions of those powerful families through Chu Feng, and ideally, bring them onto his side.
With these princelings acting as his protectors, Shen Dong can achieve twice the results with half the effort in any business he does in Xia Kingdom.
Chu Feng seemed to be receiving recognition from a prominent figure for the first time, and he appeared somewhat excited, saying, "Thank you so much, Mr. Shen, for valuing me so highly. If that day ever comes, I will definitely go to Hong Kong to learn from you about the ways of business."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "Okay."
Seeing that Shen Dong treated Chu Feng with such special regard, Chu Jianqiang was also very happy.
After a hearty meal, Chu Jianqiang pulled Chu Feng aside and instructed him to handle the task Shen Dong had entrusted to him perfectly.
Chu Feng readily agreed.
"Ah Dong, you must be tired from your journey today, so I won't disturb your rest any longer."
Inside the Four Seasons Hotel Yandu, Chu Jianqiang said with a smile.
Shen Dong nodded and said, "Okay. We'll discuss the specifics tomorrow."
After Chu Jianqiang left, Song Zihao asked in confusion, "Brother Dong, I don't understand why you went to such lengths to be on good terms with the Chu family? As investors, it doesn't seem necessary for us to do so."
Instead of answering Song Zihao's question, Shen Dong asked in return, "Ah Hao, do you know what the biggest difference is between the mainland and Hong Kong Island?"
Song Zihao thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "I don't know."
Chen Dong looked at Qiu Ti and said, "Qiu Ti, what do you think?"
Qiu Ti said, "Hong Kong Island is a money-driven society, while the mainland is a society based on personal connections."
Shen Dong gave a thumbs up and said, "Absolutely right. In Hong Kong under American rule, as long as you have money, you can get almost anything done. But on the mainland, even if you are a billionaire, you still have to follow the rules. Money is not everything."
"The reason I deliberately befriended the Chu family is because the Chu family is a very powerful family in Yandu. Through this young master of the Chu family, I can make friends with the scions of other families. We have money, and they have power. If the company has any difficult issues in Xiaguo in the future, I can resolve them with just one phone call."
Song Zihao suddenly realized and said, "So that's how it is."
The others also showed expressions of admiration.
After resting at the hotel for an afternoon, Shen Dong took everyone out for dinner at 7 p.m.
Just as they stepped out of the hotel, they ran into Chu Feng and Chen Yongren.
"Mr. Shen, are you going to have dinner?" Chu Feng asked.
Shen Dong smiled and said, "That's right."
Chu Feng patted his chest and said, "What do you want to eat? I'll take you there. In Yandu, there's no place I, Chu Feng, don't know."
Shen Dong said, "We'd like to try some local snacks from Yandu."
Chu Feng said, "There are many snacks in Yandu, including roast duck, stinky tofu, braised pork, hot pot mutton, tripe, and donkey rolls, etc. I can take you to the famous Wangfu Snack Street. You can eat anything there."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Young Master Chu."
An hour later, the group arrived at the Wangfu Snack Street.
The streets were bustling with activity, selling all sorts of things.
Everyone ate as they walked, and it felt very pleasant.
Shen Dong and Chen Yongren walked to the end and asked softly, "What do you think of this Yandu Second Textile Factory?"
Chen Yongren shook his head and said, "The equipment is very old and outdated, the fabric quality is average, and the dyeing process is the worst I've ever seen."
Shen Dong frowned and said, "Isn't there anything commendable about it?"
Chen Yongren said, "Yes. Their factory is huge; the living quarters, work areas, and factory buildings together cover 1,300 acres. And their employees are all very skilled. Brother Dong, you don't really want to cooperate with them, do you?"
Shen Dong said, "Cooperation is impossible. What do you think about turning the three textile factories in Yandu into our Tengfei Textile Factory?"
Chen Yongren's eyes lit up, and he said, "If it can be done, that would be the best."
Shen Dong said, "The three major textile factories in Yandu are on the verge of bankruptcy. If they want to survive, they must reform. And that is our opportunity, because reform will cost a lot of money."
Chen Yongren said, "I heard from Young Master Chu that the Yandu Second Textile Factory is now heavily indebted to the bank, and the workers haven't been paid for four months. The fabric in the warehouse is piled up like mountains. If they can't sell it for another two months, they will really go bankrupt."
Shen Dong said, "Aren, go and check on the situation of the three major textile factories these next few days, and see which factory is in the worst condition. To be honest, I'm not particularly interested in textile factories, but those land plots will definitely be very valuable in the future."
The three major textile factories are all located near the Third Ring Road, which is a very good location.
If he could buy one of the textile factories, twenty years later, the land transfer alone would make Shen Dong a fortune.
Chen Yongren said, "I'll have someone investigate tomorrow."
After strolling along the Wangfu Snack Street for over an hour, Chen Dong said, "Young Master Chu, let's call it a day tonight."
Chu Feng said, "Mr. Shen, didn't you say you wanted to buy a courtyard house? I made some inquiries. The Xue family has a 1,600-square-meter courtyard house for sale. It's located within the Second Ring Road, only five kilometers from here."
Shen Dong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Could you help me make a contact?"
Chu Feng smiled and said, "I've already contacted Xue Shan. We'll meet at the Jiutian Private Club tonight at 10 PM."
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