Chapter 35
The next day, before dawn, Ji Zhiqi quietly got up.
He moved very gently, for fear of disturbing the sweet dreams of the person next to him.
He stood by the bed, gazing at Song Shiyu's peaceful sleeping face in the dim light filtering through the gap in the curtains. His fingertips vaguely traced his outline, his eyes filled with an inextricable attachment and a hint of deep-seated pain.
In the end, he just sighed lightly, tucked in the quilt for him, picked up his simple luggage, left home quietly, and headed to the airport where the program was recorded.
When Song Shiyu woke up, there was no one beside him. Only the usual cool scent of Ji Zhiqi lingered faintly beside his pillow.
He reached out and touched the coldness, feeling empty inside.
He and his assistant Xiaoxi boarded the flight to City B on time.
In the afternoon, the atmosphere in Genting, the top business club in City B, was solemn.
Song Shi's purpose of this trip was to compete for a piece of prime land located in the core area of the new CBD of City B - "Huatian Land".
This piece of land has huge potential, attracting capital from all sides, and the Song Group also attaches great importance to it.
However, as soon as he stepped into the reserved box, his footsteps paused almost imperceptibly.
In the box, Song Shiyu's second uncle Song Zhi was sitting there leisurely, holding a teacup, with a smile on his face that Song Shiyu was familiar with but also hated, a smile that seemed kind but was actually calculating.
"Second uncle." Song Shiyu's face was calm. He greeted him in a distant and polite tone. Then he said no more and sat down opposite him.
Song Zhi chuckled, put down his teacup, and acted like an elder. "Shi Yu, I didn't expect you to be interested in this piece of land. You've just taken over the company, so it's better to focus more on the entertainment sector you're familiar with. The real estate industry is too complicated, and the network of relationships is intricate. You need a few more years of experience. If you rush in now, you might end up in a difficult situation."
Song Shiyu didn't even raise his eyelids, but just glanced at him lightly, and said in a cold voice: "Don't bother, second uncle. But second uncle, with your company's current capital chain and debt ratio, you can't swallow this piece of land."
Song Zhi's sore spot was touched, his face froze, but then he stopped being angry and smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes, which made him look particularly hypocritical: "Look at what you said, we are a family, why should we divide it so clearly? Whether you or I get this land, isn't it a good thing for outsiders?" His pretended magnanimity made even Song Shi and Xiaoxi, who were standing behind him, feel nauseous and rolled their eyes silently in their hearts.
Song Shiyu was too lazy to play along with him, so he leaned back casually, but his tone was full of unquestionable certainty: "Then it should all depend on our own abilities."
At this moment, the door of the box was pushed open again, and the key person of tonight - Lai Zhou, arrived.
Lai Zhou is about forty years old and has a very well-maintained body without any of the bloatedness of middle-aged people. He is wearing a well-tailored dark haute couture suit, which makes his shoulders broad and his legs long.
His face is that of a typical business elite, with clear features and sharp and steady eyes. He exudes the nobility of having been in a high position for a long time and the calm demeanor that has been precipitated by years of experience in the business world.
"Mr. Lai, I've long heard of your name." Song Shiyu stood up and extended his hand neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Lai Zhou shook his hand gently, his eyes lingering on his young face for a moment. The young master of the Song family was indeed a man of outstanding appearance. He was polite yet distant: "Mr. Song, nice to meet you." Then he looked at Song Zhi, "Mr. Song Er, we meet again."
After the greetings, the exquisite dishes were served one after another.
After three rounds of drinks, Song Zhi got to the point. With a smile on his face, he said to Lai Zhou, "Mr. Lai, regarding this precious piece of land called 'Huatian Land,' I've given it much thought and feel that if our two companies can work together, it will be a powerful alliance. Our Song family has been deeply rooted in the local area for many years and has extensive resources and connections. Mr. Lai, your financial strength and cross-regional development experience are unquestionable. Our collaboration will surely complement each other's strengths, maximize the project's value, and achieve a win-win situation for both parties."
Lai Zhou slowly wiped his hands with a hot towel and looked at Song Zhi calmly, his tone inarticulate. "Mr. Song Er, I've done some preliminary research on your company. It's true, the Song family is a prestigious brand. But as far as I know, your branch has been struggling with capital turnover on several projects lately. If we partner up to acquire this land, can you provide the subsequent development funds in a timely manner? If any problem arises in any link, the entire project could come to a standstill. I can't ignore this risk."
Song Zhi seemed to have been prepared and smiled confidently: "Mr. Lai is indeed a smart man and has thought everything through. However, since I dare to ask for this, I must have made all the necessary preparations. In addition to our Song family's brand and my sincerity, I have also specially prepared two 'small gifts' for you, which I believe will satisfy you." He knew that Lai Zhou loved fine wine, and this time he spared no expense to collect several top-quality wines that were priceless.
He clapped his hands, and the waiter came in with the decanted wine and poured it for the three of them.
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