Chapter 241 It's Time to Close the Net
Chu Qingxue's parents own a clothing factory in D City, which is the foundation of their Chu family business.
The garment factory has been struggling in recent years; even though it's quite large, it's barely surviving. That's why Chu Gang and Fan Yali came to City A to seek refuge with her, and through her connection with Lu Junyan, they managed to get the rehabilitation center project.
Chu Qingxue's original plan for this mining bid was not to use their own family's assets, but only Lu Junyan's.
Anyway, Lu Junyan was happy to give her money.
Even if he can't give her love, as long as she is still A Chu in Lu Junyan's eyes, Lu Junyan will at least help her financially.
However, Chu Qingxue now feels that it is still not enough.
With Jiangning as her competitor, she had to ensure that everything went perfectly.
She had lost to Jiang Ning in previous head-to-head competitions in jewelry design, but she was determined to win this time in the mineral vein bidding.
Chu Qingxue briefly inspected the garment factory, then drove back to City A and arrived at Chenglu Rehabilitation Center.
The valuation of Chenglu Rehabilitation Center in the eyes of banks is now definitely greater than that of the garment factory.
A factory and a rehabilitation center, if mortgaged, could secure a loan of at least 200 million yuan from the bank.
According to Chu Qingxue's understanding, when bidding for mining rights, the bidding party sometimes requires a minimum annual mining volume, so these two hundred million can be used as initial mining investment.
Lu Junyan provided her with 1.5 billion yuan in working capital. Even though she had already spent a portion of it to acquire established mining companies, the remaining amount was enough for her to bid.
However, as far as she knew, Jiang Ning had raised no less than one billion yuan, so Chu Qingxue could not rest easy at the moment.
Tonight, she made an appointment with Zhou Lu, the vice minister of the Ministry of Land and Resources of Country C.
"Vice Minister Zhou, here, let me toast you with this glass."
In the restaurant, Chu Qingxue dressed in a sexy and revealing manner, and kept toasting Zhou Lu and flattering him.
Zhou Lu was quite drunk, and his eyes were fixed on Chu Qingxue's chest with a lecherous gaze.
Although Chu Qingxue felt disgusted, she had deliberately worn a low-cut dress tonight.
"Vice Minister Zhou, I heard that the reserves of the new mineral veins you are bidding on this time exceed 5 billion. Is that really the case?"
"More than that!"
Zhou Lu lowered his voice and said mysteriously to Chu Qingxue, "Actually, the results from CD Company's exploration seem to be over 10 billion."
"So many!" Chu Qingxue exclaimed in astonishment.
"However, it seems the minister has a preferred company, I don't know whose connections they have, so he doesn't want the price to be too high..."
Zhou Lu stopped there and took a sip of his drink.
Chu Qingxue immediately helped Zhou Lu fill up the wine glass.
"Then what do you think... if I want to bid for this new mineral vein..."
I advise you to give up!
Zhou Lu waved his hand, "Highest bidder wins. How much can you afford? Unless you reach a level of overwhelming dominance, I think it's unlikely..."
Chu Qingxue's face darkened; she felt looked down upon.
She was an unknown figure in the business world, but behind her were Lu Junyan and the Lu Group.
"Vice Minister Zhou...so how much funding do you think I should prepare to ensure everything goes smoothly?"
"At least two billion!"
Zhou Lu gave Chu Qingxue this number.
Chu Qingxue felt a mix of emotions and unease during the meal.
Even if Chu Gang and Fan Yali relent and agree to let her use their assets as collateral at the bank, there would still be a shortfall of at least 300 million.
After thinking it over, Chu Qingxue called Joker.
"Three hundred million. Brother Long's underground bank in the US can lend you that much."
"Really?!"
Chu Qingxue was extremely excited as she held her phone.
"But your lousy studio can't be mortgaged for much money. What Brother Long means is... you sign the contract, and the money will be in place immediately. I'll send the contract to your phone now."
After hanging up the phone, Chu Qingxue immediately received an electronic copy of the contract from Joker.
The more she looked, the colder her heart became, and the uglier her face grew.
Chu Qingxue: Could you change a clause?
joker: No.
Chu Qingxue hesitated for ten minutes, but when she thought about how the mineral vein with reserves of over 10 billion was about to fall into her hands and she was about to become a major capitalist, she decided to risk everything.
After signing her name on the electronic contract, Chu Qingxue sent the contract and her account information to Joker.
The 300 million yuan arrived quickly.
The next day, Chu Qingxue went to the bank to mortgage her parents' clothing factory and rehabilitation center.
With a full two billion, she didn't believe Jiang Ning was qualified to compete with her.
In the days leading up to the public bidding, Chu Qingxue simultaneously sent the acquired mining company to prepare mining technology plans and environmental protection commitments, while also secretly sending people to investigate the situation in Jiangning.
Jiang Ning was still in the hospital, and she delegated all the big and small matters at the company to Xiao Ai.
Chu Qingxue was actually quite glad that Jiang Ning had been hospitalized, which gave her many more opportunities to take advantage of the situation.
She learned that Jiang Ning had found a partnership with the best mining company in City A through Bai Yichen. The mining plan was very professional, and she had raised a little over one billion yuan so far.
In this way, as long as the price is raised to two billion and the mining plan is copied, Jiangning will undoubtedly lose.
And so, on the day of the bidding, Chu Qingxue confidently led her team to compete for the contract.
Jiang Ning was also discharged from the hospital and came to the bidding site with his assistant Xiao Ai and a senior technician.
The starting bid for the mining rights to the new vein was 500 million, and Chu Qingxue did not make a move at first.
Jiangning's competitor became FY, and the two sides were neck and neck in bidding.
Ultimately, Jiang Ning raised the price to 1.47 billion.
FY and another mining group chose to withdraw.
Just when Jiang Ning was convinced that the new mine was about to fall into his hands, Chu Qingxue raised her paddle and offered an exorbitant price of two billion.
Seeing the shock and dissatisfaction on Jiang Ning's face, Chu Qingxue felt extremely smug.
However, Chu Qingxue could tell that the Minister of Land and Resources of Country C was not very happy. To show her sincerity, after signing the contract, she paid 40% as a down payment and 10% as a deposit on the spot.
They also promised to strictly fulfill the contract, mining at least 10,000 carats of precious gems annually, and to pay three times the penalty for breach of contract. Furthermore, for the first three years, they could only sell to designated partner companies in Country C.
As Chu Qingxue walked out of the bidding hall, she deliberately went to Jiang Ning, who was looking dejected.
"If it weren't for Junyan's 1.5 billion, I really wouldn't have been able to beat you so easily... Jiang Ning, you don't really need to work so hard. Staying at home and taking care of pots and pans is the life you should live, and it suits you best... Why don't you sell your studio to me at a 90% discount, marry your Prince Charming, and stay home as a full-time housewife, doing laundry and cooking? Wouldn't that be easy and carefree?"
Chu Qingxue covered her lips and mocked Jiang Ning.
Beside her, Xiao Ai couldn't help but retort to Chu Qingxue, "How dare you talk like that? Even if we don't win this bid, my boss's studio is doing great. How could he possibly sell it to you for a tenth of the price? Keep dreaming!"
Jiang Ning patted Xiao Ai on the shoulder, signaling her not to say anything more.
Seeing the layer of dust on Jiang Ning's face, Chu Qingxue couldn't help but laugh again: "Are you still not fully recovered? Hurry up and go back to the hospital. The business world is ruthless and not suitable for patients."
After mocking Jiang Ning, Chu Qingxue quickly led her team to start operating her new project.
She invested the remaining money in the mining of the new vein.
This is a once-in-a-century rich mine. According to CD Company's exploration results, this vein has extremely high production capacity, with gem-quality minerals accounting for as much as 60%.
Selling just a few rough stones is enough to pay off the remaining balance and make a fortune.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ning returned to his studio and sent several WeChat messages to Zhong Cheng.
The last item reads:
It's about time to close the net.
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