AWB Chapter 2044 I would like to hear the details
Chapter 2044 I would like to hear the details
Bai Zheteng, with a humble expression, carefully sat down opposite Hengchuan Hayato and said with a smile, "Chairman Xia, it is a great honor to meet you."
Hayato Tsunekawa nodded, pointed to the wine glass in front of Bai Zheteng, and said, "I have long admired Mr. Bai, but I have never had the time to pay him a visit. I hope Mr. Bai will not take offense at my invitation today."
"I don't mind at all. It is my honor to receive Chairman Xia's invitation."
Bai Zheteng quickly said.
He picked up his wine glass and said politely, "Chairman Xia, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'd like to offer you a toast!"
Hayato Tsunekawa raised his glass and clinked it against his in the air before they drank together.
"Old Master Bai, how is the Bai family doing now?"
Setting down his glass, Tsunekawa Hayato asked seemingly casually.
Bai Zheteng's lips twitched, a trace of sorrow and resentment flashing in his eyes. He said in a low voice, "This is a long story... A year ago, the Bai family was still quite prosperous. But bad luck struck, we offended some villains, and were framed. The Bai family has been in decline ever since. Now we only have the name, barely surviving."
He didn't hide the current situation of the Bai family and told them the truth.
Hayato Tsunekawa's eyes flickered slightly as he calmly said, "Mr. Bai, there's no need to be so dejected. Life is like a roller coaster, with its highs and lows. The Bai family is only temporarily in trouble; it can't stay like this forever."
Bai Zheteng's spirits lifted, and he asked hopefully, "Chairman Xia, you didn't call me here just to inquire about the Bai family's situation, did you?"
Hayato Tsunekawa smiled slightly, "Of course not."
"Please enlighten me, Chairman Xia!" Bai Zheteng's heart skipped a beat. He stood up, bowed, and said, "If Chairman Xia can help my Bai family rise again, my Bai family will be eternally grateful for your great kindness!"
"Please sit down, Mr. Bai." Hayato Tsunekawa remained calm and composed. "The reason I invited Mr. Bai here is to lend the Bai family a hand."
Bai Zheteng could not hide his excitement. He slowly sat down and looked at Hengchuan Hayato with hope.
"Now, there is an excellent opportunity. If Mr. Bai is willing to cooperate with me, I guarantee that once it is done, the Bai family will not only be able to restore its former glory, but may even reach a new peak!"
Upon hearing these words, Bai Zheteng was filled with emotion.
His lifelong dream was to lead the Bai family to become one of the top wealthy families in Beijing.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken the risk of condoning Bai Shaoqing and colluding with Tang Kexin to steal the formula for the Mighty Dragon Pill from the Su Group.
Hearing Tsunekawa Hayato's words filled him with excitement.
"Please speak!" Bai Zheteng's voice trembled slightly.
Hayato Tsunekawa didn't rush to speak. Instead, he slowly poured two more glasses of sake and said, "Mr. Shiro, this is the best sake in Japan. How does it taste?"
Although Bai Zheteng was extremely anxious, he dared not urge him and could only force a smile with a face full of wrinkles, saying, "Very good."
In his heart, he was actually thinking, "Is this what they call wine?"
After finishing his drink, Hengchuan Junren said, "Xingyi North is going to undergo a major development, with the construction of an industrial park. I wonder if Old Master Bai has heard about it?"
Bai Zheteng was slightly taken aback, then smiled bitterly and said, "Chairman Xia, the opportunity you're talking about isn't the Xingyi Industrial Park, is it? That's a trillion-dollar project. Even if my Bai family were at its peak, let alone now when we're down on our luck, we wouldn't dare to even think about it."
Hayato Tsunekawa was not in a hurry and said slowly, "Mr. Bai, there is a saying in China, 'Man proposes, God disposes.' Now that I have found Mr. Bai, I will certainly not do anything I am not sure of."
Bai Zheteng's spirits lifted again, and he asked hopefully, "I would like to hear the details."
"To be honest, my true identity is that of a Japanese citizen," Hayato Tsunekawa said bluntly. "The industrial park project has clearly stipulated that foreign companies cannot participate in the bidding, and companies controlled by foreign capital are also not allowed to bid. Therefore, Genting Investment has absolutely no chance."
Bai Zheteng, having spent his entire life in business, immediately understood upon hearing this.
Hayato Tsunekawa is trying to use Bai family's company's qualifications to compete for this project.
Bai Zheteng did indeed have some knowledge of the planning for the Xingyi Industrial Park.
This industrial park is a strategic plan for regional industrial development. In order to ensure that the nation's industrial lifeline is not controlled by foreign capital, foreign investment is indeed not allowed to intervene.
Upon entering the room, he knew that Chairman Xia, who was sitting in front of him, was from Japan.
Therefore, it can be inferred that Genting Investments is also a foreign-invested enterprise.
Knowing his own worth, the humility on his face lessened slightly, and his aura naturally improved.
"Chairman Xia means that he wants to cooperate with my Bai family and use my Bai family's qualifications to bid for this project?"
Hengchuan Hayato grunted in agreement and said unhurriedly, "The Bai family has the qualifications, and I have the funds. Let's cooperate to secure the Xingyi Industrial Park project and develop it together. Once this project is completed, I'll earn what I want, and your Bai family will rise to prominence and reach new heights. Mr. Bai, what do you think?"
Bai Zheteng's heart rate increased by half at this moment. He knew that the Bai family's fortune was truly about to arrive.
Xingyi Industrial Park, a trillion-yuan development project! If we can secure it, the Bai family won't just be able to stand up again, they'll practically take off!
He seemed to already see the Bai family business empire, which he had personally built, standing proudly in the capital, attracting the attention of everyone.
We have also seen the humble posture of Beijing's powerful families, such as Pi Yangyang, Zhao Gaoming, Zhou Hexu, and Li Taiding, looking up to themselves.
He didn't care who would ultimately control the project; what he cared about was whether the Bai family could rise again.
Bai Zheteng could hardly contain his excitement and almost stood up again to bow to Hengchuan Hayato.
"Chairman Xia, what do you think the Bai family should do?"
Hayato Tsunegawa didn't answer, but clapped his hands twice.
The room door was opened, and Kanako Takeyu walked in with a thick sheet of A4 paper, standing next to the tatami mat.
Hayato Tsunekawa took the documents from her and handed them to Bai Zheteng, saying calmly, "These are some agreements regarding our cooperation, as well as the specific operational terms, confidentiality agreements, and so on. Mr. Bai, please take a look first. If you find nothing wrong, we can continue our discussion."
Bai Zheteng's hands trembled as he took the stack of documents and began to examine them carefully.
Hayato Tsunekawa waved his hand, and Kanako Takeami silently withdrew.
He waited patiently and leisurely.
Bai Zheteng was excited, but he calmed himself down and carefully looked at the agreement in his hand.
It took him more than an hour to finish reading it.
He put down the documents in his hand, let out a long sigh, and didn't rush to speak.
Hayato Tsunekawa's eyes flickered as he stared at him and asked, "Mr. Shiro, are you satisfied?"
Bai Zheteng tried to calm himself down and pointed to a clause in the agreement, saying, "Chairman Xia, can we discuss the equity distribution for this project further?"
The agreement states that Genting Investment holds 80% of the shares in this project, while the Bai family holds 20%.
Bai Zheteng felt it was a bit low.
After all, he was taking risks by partnering with Genting.
If people find out that Genting is a foreign-owned company, the Bai family will be branded as "traitors" and may even face penalties from relevant authorities.
Therefore, he felt that 20% was a bit low.
Hayato Hengchuan said calmly, "Mr. Bai, the entire project is funded by my company, Yunding Investment. With over a trillion yuan invested, if I couldn't get the desired equity, then there would be no need for me to take such a big risk."
Bai Zheteng said, "I know that, but Chairman Xia, this project isn't just a risk for you; my Bai family is also at risk. As stated in this confidentiality agreement, if people find out that my Bai family is cooperating with a foreign company and has handed over the equity to foreign control, then... my Bai family will be completely ruined..."
A sharp glint flashed in Hayato Tsunekawa's eyes as he asked in a deep voice, "Then, Mr. Bai, what percentage of shares do you think would be appropriate?"
Bai Zheteng thought for a moment, then slowly extended four fingers.
"40%?"
Hayato Gangchuan frowned.
Clearly, this request was a bit too much for him.
Bai Zheteng nodded and said, "My Bai family is taking a gamble. If I can't get the ideal shares, there's no need for me to risk ruining the entire family by cooperating with Chairman Xia."
"Old Master Bai, have you ever considered that the Bai family isn't the only one who can cooperate with me?"
Hayato Tsunekawa's tone turned cold.
Bai Zheteng was no longer in a hurry at this point.
It was Hengchuan Hayato who took the initiative to contact the Bai family about this matter, which shows that the other party had given it considerable thought.
After all, not everyone is willing to risk their reputation to take on such a project.
Bai Zheteng slowly closed the agreement and said calmly, "Chairman Xia, I don't think you'd want the whole city to know about this cooperation to secure the project, would you?"