Lu Feng spoke up for him, briefly explaining what happened last night. Qian Zhongnan and Master Jin were both present, and it was clear that this General Manager Xie had some connections. They didn't even take him back for questioning; they released him on the spot.
"Mr. Weng, today's ceremony is very important. Are you alright?" Secretary Li asked anxiously.
"It's alright, it won't delay anything." Lu Feng looked around and saw that most of the people from the hometown association were there. He spotted Zuo Weimin in the crowd.
Today, Zuo Weimin was even more spirited, with a hint of pride on his face, as if victory was assured, just like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
Lu Feng thought he was the one who had taken advantage of Zuo Weimin's retreat.
Zou Xiongfei thought he was the one who had taken advantage of Lu Feng's help.
Zuo Weimin now feels like he's the one who's lurking in the shadows. After today, he can manipulate the business world of Baiyuan City at will. Master Jin has approached him, urging him to invest more money, preferably through bank loans.
Zuo Weimin only took out 100,000 yuan, saying that all his funds were tied up in goods and he couldn't make a profit.
The convoy headed towards its destination in a grand procession. Zou Xiongfei secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Lu Feng was alright. Xie Heng almost ruined things. He ordered his men to give him a good talking-to and teach him to be more careful in the future.
At 9:30 a.m., a stage had been set up and a red carpet laid out. A row of hostesses were ready, with huge words written behind them: "Big Dairy Cow Project Equity Fundraising Launch Meeting".
Despite the cold weather, the scene was still bustling with people. When Lu Feng arrived at the back lounge, he shook hands with Zou Xiongfei and whispered as he approached, "Someone already knows my identity, and they're from the hometown association."
"Hmm?" Zou Xiongfei's expression turned somewhat serious, and he whispered, "Did you tell me?"
"Probably not. He thinks this is an opportunity. After today, these companies will be short of funds. He'll sell me first, make a quick profit, then buy up several companies at rock-bottom prices, merge them, and expand his factory!" Lu Feng whispered.
"As long as you don't interfere with my work, that's fine. Where are you from? What's your name?"
"Zuo Weimin, one of Master Jin's men!"
Zou Xiongfei nodded without saying anything. People kept greeting him, and it had turned into a social gathering. General Manager Shi and Qian Zhongnan and their group stood together, chatting and laughing, while Jin Sanye and his group, although both groups belonged to the same hometown association, did not have any interaction at all.
As for the other group of public-private joint ventures, they stood there and rarely spoke. Lu Feng even suspected that Zou Xiongfei represented the interests of this group.
As the host began his opening remarks, he finally announced in a powerful voice, "Let us welcome Mr. Weng, the representative of the White Rabbit Group, with warm applause."
Lu Feng stepped onto the stage, looked at the people below, and said, "Thank you to the leaders and everyone in Baiyuan City for your strong support. The Big Milk Cow project aims to diversify the snack industry and create another White Rabbit Legend to compete with companies like Golden Monkey in the market. I believe that the Big Milk Cow project will surely achieve even greater success."
The applause was thunderous and lasted for a long time. Qian Zhongnan was very excited. Even if he didn't get the equity, he could still make a lot of money as a supplier.
"Next, please welcome Secretary Zou to speak!"
Zou Xiongfei stepped forward, his face beaming with joy. In his eyes, the group of merchants below were all green leeks, and today was the time to harvest them. Moreover, they were a group of leeks who had formed alliances and schemes. If he hadn't unexpectedly obtained Lu Feng's sickle, they wouldn't have been easy to harvest!
"I sincerely hope that the diversification, marketization, and free competition of commerce in Baiyuan City, and the arrival of the Dairy Cow project, will bring a new atmosphere. Thank you all."
Jin Sanye and his group looked rather grim upon hearing these words. Zou Xiongfei had always felt that these people were monopolizing the market and had always wanted to break the hometown association, but unfortunately, he didn't have the power to do so.
"Next, please welcome Mr. Qian Zhongnan, Chairman of Zhongnan Food Manufacturing Plant, and Mr. Jin Sanzhong, Chairman of Jin Sanzhong Food Manufacturing Co., Ltd., to the stage for the ribbon-cutting ceremony!"
Dozens of people were standing on the stage. Lu Feng stood next to Zou Xiongfei, holding scissors in his hand. He glanced at Zou Xiongfei and whispered, "You've already won half the battle."
"You've won too. I hope you'll build a factory in Shirahara and contribute to local employment and market diversification."
Lu Feng smiled but didn't say anything. He lowered his head and cut the ribbon. The audience applauded continuously, and everyone's face was beaming with smiles.
All the funds have been deposited. Jin Sanye and Qian Zhongnan's group not only poured all their cash into the project, but also borrowed a considerable amount from the bank. This money will be sealed up by Zou Xiongfei, becoming a noose that strangles the two men.
At lunchtime, Zou Xiongfei was very polite to many people, and the atmosphere was lively with everyone going back and forth. Lu Feng was also in a good mood and drank quite a bit. Zuo Weimin walked up to him with a wine glass and said, "President Lu, let me toast you."
Lu Feng squinted at him; the scene was noisy, so no one heard him.
"What's done is done, now it's time to reel it in, don't be afraid." Zuo Weimin chuckled, clinked glasses, and then downed his drink in one gulp.
Lu Feng picked up his glass and took a sip. For some reason, he felt that Zuo Weimin was a bit smug, as if everything was under his control and that with the money he had, he could manipulate everyone present.
"Boss Zuo, you seem to have a good relationship with Mr. Weng. He's one of the most outstanding bosses under my management, and he's doing a great job cooperating with Jiaming Foods!" Master Jin walked over and said, "Little Zuo, let's toast Mr. Weng again."
"If you want to offer a toast, then offer one yourself. What 'Little Zuo'? Who are you calling 'Little Zuo'?" Zuo Weimin said with a face full of dissatisfaction.
Jin Sanye was embarrassed, his face twitching slightly. He said, "He's had too much to drink, please don't mind. Pull Boss Zuo aside and let him sober up. Mr. Weng, I'll toast you."
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