Fourth Uncle was speechless for a moment!
He took off his reading glasses, put down the proposal, and pondered, "Let me have someone else take another look!"
He had considered "retiring from the criminal life," but once you step onto this path, it's not so easy to extricate yourself.
If you ask him to do those "legitimate businesses," he might not be able to adapt, and investing in areas he doesn't understand could easily cost him his entire savings!
Seeing that he was wavering, Ning Yuan pressed her advantage: "Fourth Uncle, times have changed. Electronic products are the future trend! I'll personally oversee this project and make sure you don't lose money! Besides, Ninth Uncle is also traveling between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Don't you trust your old friend?"
Fourth Uncle looked up at Ning Yuan. This girl was clever and mischievous; he wondered if what she said was true or false.
However, this girl is indeed quite capable. If it weren't for her, I probably would have been ruined by that last batch of goods.
Moreover, she was right; times have indeed changed, and he should indeed consider his future options.
Fourth Uncle stroked his beard and shook his head. "Tell me, how much do you want this old man to invest?"
Ning Yuan immediately beamed and held up five fingers: "Not much, just this much! Five million RMB!"
Uncle Si nearly jumped out of his chair: "Five million, in RMB?! You little brat, you're asking for the moon!"
At that time, the average wage for mainland workers was only a few dozen yuan!
Ning Yuan calmly poured him tea: "Fourth Uncle, don't get agitated! Think about it, land prices in Shenzhen are changing every day. If you don't rent now, it will be even more expensive later! And then there's the factory, equipment, labor... everything costs money."
"Besides, this is high technology! You invest five million, and you'll earn fifty million, five hundred million in the future! Tell me, isn't this a worthwhile deal? Moreover, you're a big businessman who's supporting the development of your hometown, returning home in glory, and showing the sentiments of a wanderer!"
Fourth Uncle was completely bewildered by her.
He hesitated and said, "This was too big a bet at the beginning..."
Seeing that her fourth uncle was still hesitant, Ning Yuan suddenly leaned closer to him and whispered—
"Fourth Uncle, I've been investigated. You must have your own sources of information and know that the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) is also targeting you. If they don't move, I won't move either. Why don't you suddenly invest in the mainland and leave them helpless!"
Fourth Uncle's expression changed, and he frowned without saying a word.
Ning Yuan pressed on: "You said you've been in the Hong Kong government for so many years, making a fortune, what's the point? Isn't it just that you want to go back to your hometown in style someday!"
She knew all too well the thoughts of her fourth uncle, a seasoned veteran.
When it comes to investing back in the mainland, what they care about most is not how much money they can make, but the sentiment behind it!
Fourth Uncle truly hopes that one day he can openly cross the border and return to his hometown for a visit!
Ning Yuan said with a sigh, "Think about it, you are a kind-hearted Hong Kong businessman who invests in factories and donates to education in the mainland. The treatment you receive in the mainland is quite different. How prestigious it would be to be a respected entrepreneur!"
Having been away from their hometown for decades, which of these old guys doesn't hope that their ancestors can see them hold their heads high, bring glory to their ancestors, and be respected by their hometown people?
This is absolutely not something that Uncle Si could achieve by doing these shady deals in the Hong Kong government.
He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! I'll trust you this once! But let me make this clear: if you lose out, I won't let you off the hook!"
Ning Yuan smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits. Very good, she'd fooled her!
She realized it was a real shame she didn't go into financial fraud!
Ning Yuan smiled and handed him some snacks: "Fourth Uncle, don't worry, we'll definitely make a fortune together. So when will we sign the contract and when will we transfer the money?"
Uncle Si glanced at her sideways, grabbed a pastry and stuffed it into his mouth, saying irritably, "What's the rush? I need to take the contract to a lawyer to review and evaluate it before I can transfer the money. Five million is no small sum. What if you, a little brat, run off with the money? Who am I supposed to cry to then?"
Ning Yuan nodded repeatedly with an expression that said, "You are indeed cautious and wise." "Of course, of course! This is a five million big project, it's better to be cautious."
Her big eyes blinked, and she added, "But Fourth Uncle, I don't usually tell this to people. This time, besides my brother wanting to invest, the eldest son of the Li family is the most interested. If it weren't for your excellent judgment and our long-standing friendship, I would definitely have considered the eldest son of the Li family first. You'd better hurry, or you'll miss this opportunity!"
The old man hummed softly, sipped his tea without saying a word, clearly pleased with Ning Yuan's words.
As Ning Yuan left her fourth uncle's shop, she casually grabbed an exquisite tea set and prepared to return to her car in a very good mood.
Just as I reached the door, I saw Peishan get out of another car and come to greet me.
Ning Yuan was taken aback: "Peishan? What brings you here?"
Peishan pushed up her glasses and looked at her speechlessly: "Miss, have you forgotten that tomorrow is the shareholder appreciation banquet hosted by Ning's Group and Chen Jingsong's Jianing Group?"
She paused, then added, "Because it's a very formal banquet, the Second Madam instructed that clothes and jewelry be selected for you today."
Ning Yuan rolled her eyes, looking pained: "I wish I could pawn all my clothes and jewelry and invest the money in my electronics factory! What's the point of buying anything else!"
If she weren't afraid of attracting the attention of the old man or her uncle, she would have done it long ago!
The thought of Ning Bingyu, that bastard, running off with so much of her mother's money made her heart ache.
Peishan sighed helplessly and explained, "Miss, this expense is recorded in the Ning family's main account. Even if you don't like it after buying it, you can sell it after the banquet. The old man and the chairman won't know if you buy one or two sets less."
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuan's eyes lit up.
Yeah, it's not my own money anyway, so why not buy it!
Ning Yuan grabbed Pei Shan and excitedly got into the car: "Pei Shan, you're my female strategist! If we don't buy, we'll go on a shopping spree! I'm going to buy a big diamond necklace today!"
Peishan quickly reminded her, "Oh, right, Miss Seven, there's something else!"
"What is it?" Ning Yuan asked casually as she put down the tea set.
Peishan adjusted her glasses, her tone hesitant: "Miss, there's one more thing... Your meeting with the eldest son of the Li family tomorrow... The eldest son said he's very busy lately and doesn't have time."
Ning Yuan paused, her expression darkening. "Hmph, I knew it! That Ning Bingyu is such a useless jerk, all he does is cause trouble and ruin everything. Besides getting me into trouble and preventing me from getting investment, he can't do anything!"
Young Master Li is probably taking his anger out on her because of what happened to the eldest daughter of the Li family before!
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