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Chapter 739 - 569 Great Hero (Seeking Monthly Votes!)_2

Chapter 739: 569 Great Hero (Seeking Monthly Votes!)_2

Countless examples show that when an issue arises in a project causing a tight capital chain, it can trigger a domino effect that ultimately leads to the collapse of an entire enterprise.

Jiang Chen didn’t even have a clear grasp of his own company’s working capital, let alone that of Jinhai Industrial.

But there was something he understood.

A hundred-billion-level enterprise couldn’t possibly cough up tens of billions of capital in one breath.

Especially not for this kind of "barely profitable" "junk project."

Business is business.

There was certainly no mistake in that saying.

Jiang Chen wasn’t surprised by Shi Qianxi’s reaction; he had even prepared for it in advance.

"Don’t rush to conclusions just yet, I haven’t said you need to take out that much money."

"Then what do you mean? You miss me? So you found a reason on purpose?"

The topic quickly began to veer off.

Jiang Chen, helpless and romance-impaired, continued, "What I mean is, you could invest within an acceptable range."

Shi Qianxi grew quiet.

Jiang Chen’s gaze was open and honest as he looked into her eyes, serious.

"Invest in what? Invest in this Anxin Loan of yours? A project with a return rate of less than one percent? No, is it even one-tenth of one percent?"

Jiang Chen remained unperturbed, "You can’t just look at the profit simply."

"Then what should I look at?"

"Invisible returns are sometimes more important, like those government projects you take on. Many of them shouldn’t be profitable, right? Maybe even run at a loss. Yet why do you still take them on?"

Shi Qianxi fell silent for a moment.

"But your project isn’t a government one, and it’s even competing with the banks’ business."

"Anxin Loan targets personal microloans; it doesn’t have a direct conflict with bank operations."

Jiang Chen took it lightly, "Although it’s not a government project, as you said, its promotion can benefit the whole population. Often, people just can’t get over a small hurdle in front of them. If you can lend a hand at that moment, you might change their life."

"Nicely said. When you were in school, did you often give speeches? I’m almost tempted to applaud you," said Shi Qianxi.

"I’m talking about serious matters with you."

Shi Qianxi leaned back in her chair, "I understand what you mean, sometimes profits aren’t important in business. But your project requires too big an investment."

Taking on government projects is about building good relations with officials.

And this project, almost charitable in nature, is about the key return of public prestige, much like charity work.

Indeed.

For an enterprise, gaining the favor of both the government and the public is quite important.

But one must also measure their capabilities.

"You’re overestimating Jinhai; I can’t take out that much money."

"I’ve said, I’m not asking for that much."

Jiang Chen asked, "How much can you take out?"

Shi Qianxi didn’t say anything for a while, just looked at him, then raised her hand, extending one finger.

"One hundred billion?"

Jiang Chen probed.

Shi Qianxi scoffed, without a word.

Jiang Chen knew it was impossible. He voiced his own expectation, "Ten billion?"

"One billion."

Jiang Chen slightly furrowed his brows.

"You might be a great hero, but I am not. I can only put in one billion at most—no more."

Shi Qianxi was straightforward.

"Jinhai can’t just have that little to its name, right?"

Jiang Chen gave a wry smile.

He knew she was unlikely to put in much money and hadn’t expected her to, but one billion...

Compared to a total investment of several hundred billions, it was just a drop in the bucket, hardly significant.

"Haven’t you always told me you’re not interested in Jinhai’s operations, and not to discuss it with you? What, now you want to know?"

Shi Qianxi looked at him differently, "Like this, if you marry me, you’ll find out exactly how much Jinhai has in its coffers."

Jiang Chen immediately played deaf and acted as if he’d heard nothing.

"One billion is too little. How about this, you take out ten billion."

"No."

Shi Qianxi was decisive and didn’t give Jiang Chen any chance to negotiate. After speaking, she stood up with her bag in hand, "It seems we can’t agree. I have other business, so please, help yourself."

Jiang Chen stood up helplessly.

"If you invest ten billion, as long as Anxin Loan becomes the largest lending platform in the country, the prestige and influence Jinhai will gain will be far beyond what can be measured by ten billion."

These were words from the heart.

The fundamental reason he had sought out this lady was not to have her bleed money.

No matter if it’s one billion or several billions, to him, it wasn’t that important. The main reason he did this was to pull East Sea a hand.

That’s right.

It might sound a bit laughable, but he truly wanted to help East Sea.

Shi Qianxi, of course, couldn’t appreciate Jiang Chen’s painstaking efforts, ignored it, and went straight out the door.

Jiang Chen followed closely behind her.

"Where are you going?"

"None of your business."

To take the initiative to bring a cake only to be treated as if one were groveling was somewhat disheartening.

Jiang Chen was a bit amused yet helpless but considering their friendship, he didn’t give up and followed her downstairs.

"Chairman."

The parking attendant’s voice was robust.

"I’ll give you a ride."

Jiang Chen hurried a few steps and opened his car door.

Shi Qianxi gave him a look, perhaps moved by his sincerity, and walked over to get in the car.

Under the enthusiastic directions of the uncle, the Mercedes turned around and drove off.

"There’s an event at Donghai Commerce Association this afternoon, my dad asked me to go," Shi Qianxi said.

"Is Uncle Shi also going to be there?"

"My dad hasn’t retired."

Shi Qianxi laughed and leaned back in the front passenger seat, "Although my dad threw the company at me, he’s still the vice chairman of Donghai Commerce Association."

"Uncle Shi is indeed a role model for us to learn from."

Jiang Chen said as he drove.

Shi Qianxi turned her head, "Jiang Chen, you’ve changed. You weren’t this slick before. When did you become such a flatterer? If you’re going to flatter, do it in front of my dad. What’s the point of doing it to me? I’m telling you, even if you sweet-talk me, I won’t take the money. One billion, take it or leave it."

"What flattery? With so many successful entrepreneurs in East Sea, doesn’t Uncle Shi deserve respect for being the vice chairman of Donghai Commerce Association?"

"Enough already."

Shi Qianxi laughed weakly and turned her head back, "There’s not just one vice chairman of Donghai Commerce Association. There are several."

Jiang Chen, of course, understood.

It was just like the officialdom.

There’s typically only one principal position, but quite a few deputies.

"Your company is also doing well. Why don’t I talk to my dad and see if he can get you into Donghai Commerce Association?" Shi Qianxi suggested casually.

There’s strength in numbers.

This is true in any field.

To share resources and expand networks, various commerce associations had emerged.

"I’m still so young compared to those well-known entrepreneurs. My experience is insufficient, and I don’t want to cause any gossip," Jiang Chen replied while he pondered whether he could have a chat with Shi Zhenhua later.

This lady was impervious to oil and salt, but Shi Zhenhua’s vision should be more far-reaching.

"Tsk, narrow-minded. President Jiang, no matter what the era, heroes are not judged by age. You have to think bigger. Your achievements now are stronger than many in Donghai Commerce Association. When lifting the worthy, no one can gossip without being biased," Shi Qianxi spoke assertively and eloquently.

"I’d rather not trouble Uncle Shi," Jiang Chen still refused.

"Why are you so stubborn?" Shi Qianxi turned and said, "Donghai Commerce Association is full of filthy rich bigshots who aren’t short of money. Aren’t you working on your project, ’Secure Loan’? You might get some investment there."

"The mighty East Sea can only cough up one billion; what can I expect from others?" Jiang Chen laughed, his one-handed driving style quite chic.

"Different cases. I’ve invested all my money, there’s none left in the accounts."

Jiang Chen chuckled lightly, knowing full well this was nonsense.

No matter how many businesses she had under her name, such a large enterprise couldn’t possibly only have that much money.

He still remembered, she didn’t even blink when she smashed that Medusa’s Eye.

"Hey, I’m talking to you."

"We’ll talk about it later."

"You really don’t have to worry about people gossiping. My dad is the vice chairman of Donghai Commerce Association. Do you know who the chairman is?"

"Who?"

Jiang Chen asked nonchalantly.

"Lan Peizhi."

Jiang Chen turned his head, locking eyes with Shi Qianxi in surprise.

"Really, so do you still think people will gossip?"