Xu Chengyi hadn't rested all night. Sitting on the soft sofa, his complexion improved slightly. He smiled and said, "I heard that Young Master Xi is coming to Guanzhong to do finance, so I rushed over overnight! I want to have a good talk with Young Master Xi!"
Li Zhixi feigned surprise, "Oh? So, Your Excellency is also interested in financial projects?"
"But... oh dear, the candidates for this collaboration have already been almost finalized!" Li Zhixi deliberately put on a troubled expression.
Xu Chengyi quickly beckoned to the steward, who immediately brought over a scroll painting.
Xu Chengyi chuckled and said, "Young Master Xi, this is a genuine work by Tang Bohu, a landscape painting, which I treasured when I was young. I've heard that you also enjoy studying ancient paintings, so I brought it here specially for you to take a look. If you like it, then I'll give it to you to appreciate at your leisure!"
"A landscape painting?" Li Zhixi's eyes lit up. He slowly unrolled the scroll and was captivated by its grand and majestic style.
It really is a genuine work by Tang Bohu!
If this were to end up at an auction, it would fetch over 100 million in no time!
He knew exactly what the Xu family's situation was like now.
It seems this old man has really gone all out.
Thinking of this, Li Zhixi smiled and said, "My lord, how can I accept such a generous gift! Although I am in charge of this financial project, the final decision was made by my father!"
"Oh, Young Master Xi, you're too modest!" Xu Chengyi quickly flattered, "The fact that you've been appointed as the vice president shows how much President Li values you. He's clearly treating you as his successor! You're the future master of the Red Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, so this little matter is a piece of cake for you!"
Before Li Zhixi could say anything, Xu Chengyi said with a repentant look, "I was confused before. I thought that Second Young Master Li was sent to Guanzhong by you. As it turns out, Second Young Master's ability is limited. In the end, it was still Young Master Xi who had to step up and take charge!"
This statement has two meanings.
The first point is that I collaborated with your brother before because I didn't know that the two brothers had a bad relationship.
The second meaning is naturally to flatter Li Zhixi, for how could Young Master Xi be compared to that good-for-nothing Li Zhiyuan!
Li Zhixi was overjoyed.
That old bastard's actually pretty savvy. He's really good at sucking up to people!
He waved his hand and said with a smile, "My lord, I know you've worked with my brother before, but don't worry, I, Li Zhixi, am not that petty. Everyone in the world is driven by profit. No matter who we're with, we're all in it for the money, right?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Xu Chengyi nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "Young Master Xi truly lives up to his name; he is indeed a man of great integrity!"
Gongzi Xi waved his hand modestly, "Let's not talk about what happened before, Lord Marquis. I won't hide it from you, my brother has been banished to the cold palace by my father, and from now on, I am the sole heir of the Li family! However, you should know that our Hongluan Chamber of Commerce has no fewer than a hundred shareholders and directors, big and small. With so many people, it's inevitable that there will be some discordant voices! So, I also want to use this financial project to prove something to those people!"
Li Zhixi's eyes gleamed as he said, "My plan is to use this financial project to integrate all the investment companies, big and small, in Guanzhong, to create a monopoly. Those who obey me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish!"
“Although I have sufficient funds, I still need to rely on your resources and influence, Lord Marquis!” Li Zhixi said meaningfully.
"Oh, this is nothing!" Xu Chengyi patted his chest and said, "As long as Young Master Xi says the word, I, Old Xu, will do my utmost to serve Young Master Xi!"
"Haha, good! Your Excellency is indeed a straightforward man! How about this, Your Excellency has come all this way to Yandu, I'll make the arrangements later. I've invested in a private restaurant, let's go and have a taste! We can discuss the specifics of the cooperation later!"
"Excellent! Excellent!" Xu Chengyi nodded happily.
Afterwards, the two went to a dinner party.
The next thing to discuss was naturally the matter of cooperation.
Li Zhixi agreed on the spot to acquire the Xu family's investment company, but offered only a 5% share of the profits.
Xu Chengyi couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Isn't this robbery?"
But he could only curse inwardly. He knew the other party was taking advantage of his misfortune, but there was nothing he could do.
The Xu family is now in imminent danger.
With this 5%, if the project succeeds, the Xu family can make a comeback.
If even five percent is not achieved, then death will occur immediately.
Left with no other choice, Xu Chengyi had to agree.
However, there was one thing about Li Zhixi that satisfied him.
That's what it means to be decisive and efficient!
They signed the contract on the spot!
With the contract in hand, Lao Xu finally felt relieved.
"Hmph! Lin Yu, you just wait and see. You want to wipe me out? Heh, no way!"
Xu Chengyi was secretly pleased with himself.
With this contract, the Xu family has the capital to turn the tables!
Even a centipede that has died does not stiffen.
Once they recover, with the Xu family's connections and influence, it won't be difficult for them to rise again!
"And Zhou Xiaotian, you little bastard, you're just a bully! Once that bastard leaves Guanzhong, I'll make you suffer a fate worse than a dog's!" Xu Chengyi secretly swore a vicious oath.
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Achoo!
Zhou Xiaotian couldn't help but sneeze.
At that moment, he was personally busy in the hotel restaurant.
After careful consideration, Lin Yu decided to meet the three women at the Kailai Hotel. He instructed Zhou Xiaotian to prepare the dinner properly.
Zhou Xiaotian dared not neglect the task assigned by the young marshal. He personally sent people to a five-star hotel to find out the menu and purchase the best ingredients to prepare a high-class meal.
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