My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!
Chapter 601 - 389: How High

Chapter 601: Chapter 389: How High

"Hmm! Since that’s the case, let’s just wait and see,"

"and see how they plan to conclude after paying such a hefty price..."

After listening to Xu Jingsong’s analysis, Hong Tianfang also smiled and nodded his head.

Hu Yonghua seemed to have gained popularity and reputation in a short time,

but in the long run, he hadn’t really gotten much advantage.

If the shipyard couldn’t be saved, then all of Hu Yonghua’s vigorous efforts would be in vain, turning him into a complete joke.

If the shipyard were saved, then as the head of the leadership team, he would share in the credit.

Either way, he was set to profit and could afford to sit back and watch comfortably.

"However, we still need to investigate the background of the Baiyeji Group..."

"Bang bang!"

While they were speaking, someone suddenly knocked on the door of the study.

"Come in!"

"Click!"

"Dad, it’s time for dinner."

The moment the door opened, Xu Jingsong’s expression instantly stiffened, and he quickly stood up to excuse himself.

"Then I won’t disturb your meal, I’ll go back first if there’s nothing else."

"Hey! No rush!" Hong Tianfang said with a smile as he held Xu Jingsong’s shoulder.

"Stay for dinner. Our Ah Zhen just returned from abroad not long ago and is still unfamiliar with the area, you can go for a walk after the meal."

"Uh... Secretary Hong..."

"Hey! When we’re discussing official matters, you can call me Secretary, but off duty, there’s no need to be so formal. Just call me Uncle Hong!"

Xu Jingsong: "..."

...

While the Xu and Hong families were "joyfully" having dinner together, over at the dining table of the nearby Hu family, the atmosphere, however, was somewhat tense...

"Chop chop~" "Stare~"

"Click click~" "Stare~"

"Uh... Boss, why aren’t you eating? Why keep staring at me?"

Hu Yifei finally couldn’t bear the strange dining atmosphere and put down his utensils, asking somewhat nervously.

Hu Yonghua continued staring at Hu Yifei for a full minute, making Hu Yifei fidget uncomfortably, before he finally spoke softly.

"Recently... you’ve been busy, haven’t you?"

"Uh... Yes, there’s quite a lot going on at the company recently..."

"So... is there nothing you want to tell me?"

"Want to tell you?" Hu Yifei asked with a puzzled face, cautiously probing.

"Should there be?"

Could someone have made a complaint about him to the boss again?

But he had been really busy lately, not having time to cause any trouble.

Could it be his boss’s boss pushing for marriage and grandchildren again?

Seeing his son still playing dumb, Hu Yonghua immediately glared and slapped the table!

"Slap!"

"Stop playing dumb with me! Tell me, what exactly is going on at the Bin City Shipyard!"

Bin City Shipyard?

Hu Yifei was stunned for a moment before it dawned on him.

"Uh... so you already knew. No wonder you’re the boss. I had just used your name, and the news has already reached your ears..."

"Hmph! If it weren’t for Mr. Feng coming to report today, I would still be in the dark!"

"Ah? Mr. Feng? Isn’t he making a big deal out of nothing? A phone call for verification would have been enough; why trouble you personally?"

Hu Yifei obviously misunderstood and hurriedly explained.

"Boss, please don’t get me wrong. Although I used your name, I had no intention of abusing your influence!

You know me; I would never engage in corruption to manipulate power for personal gain!"

"You dare to abuse power, I’ll break your legs!" Hu Yonghua said, his expression slightly easing.

"Hehe." Hu Yifei chuckled nervously. "What did Mr. Feng tell you?"

"What did he say? Naturally, he gave me, your father, a thorough bashing!"

"Uh... why thank you?" Hu Yifei was puzzled.

Thanking you for having a good son?

That thanks seemed a bit odd.

"Still pretending! Don’t you know that I’m in charge of the rescue project for the Bin City Shipyard?" Hu Yonghua glared at his son.

Uh...

Hu Yifei was baffled.

I really didn’t know that...

"You’re really something! Now you even prepare surprises for me? You didn’t even consult me before starting such a big deal! Really outrageous!"

Although Hu Yonghua’s tone carried a hint of reproach, his eyes were filled with the satisfaction of a proud father.

I’m funding it, and you’re taking the credit...

After raising a son for over twenty years, the first thing he does when he strikes it rich is to give back to his old father.

This filial piety... truly is tremendously comforting!

He gently patted Hu Yifei’s shoulder.

"However, you’ve finally grown up..."

"That..." Seeing the full "fatherly love" in Hu Yonghua’s eyes, Hu Yifei only hesitated for 0.5 seconds...

"Dad, it’s what I should do!"

It’s thanks to Master Meng; I thought this deal was just an investment, but it turned out to be killing two birds with one stone, even helping my own father gain political achievements...

Master Meng’s strategies are truly unfathomable!

You never know what people are capable of at which level...

After a deeply affectionate exchange of fatherly and sonly glances, Hu Yonghua sighed.

"Yifei, although your intentions are good, this was somewhat reckless."

"It’s crucial to relieve the shipyard’s distress, but it’s not worth selling the company you started from scratch."

"Since you are only at the stage of intending to cooperate, let’s stop here!"

Though calling it off halfway would definitely make the Hu family the laughingstock of Su City, Hu Yonghua was ready to take the hit to pull his son out of this pitfall.

Upon hearing this, Hu Yifei became anxious.

What does he mean by stop here?

This was a golden opportunity, carefully guided by Master Meng. Just as things were taking shape, he wanted to nix it?

"Dad, you are mistaken! Although I’m happy to ease your worries, and wouldn’t hesitate to invest all I have,"

"it doesn’t prevent us from making some hard-earned money on the side!"

Hu Yonghua looked at Hu Yifei, shaking his head helplessly.

"Make some hard-earned money? Are you sure you really understand the difficulties the shipyard is facing right now?

Do you know how long this relief project has been hanging in the city?

Do you know why, even with the government stepping in and offering attractive terms, companies are steering clear with none interested?"

"Of course, we have thoroughly and comprehensively assessed this cooperation and fully understand the risks involved!

Do you think we would watch such a large sum of money just float away?"

Hu Yifei was full of inexplicable confidence.

Despite feeling quite uncertain about this "all-in" venture,

in front of the "Relief Team Leader," showing any weakness might jeopardize the cooperation.

"Are you sure? By the way, I haven’t asked you yet—what’s with ’Baiyeji Group’? Where did you get 60 billion from?" Hu Yonghua asked.

"Heh! Of course, that kind of money isn’t something I could come up with on my own.

Baiyeji was registered with funds jointly from me and two other companies.

I contributed 10 billion, which is one-sixth of the shares, and the major financier is Changqing Biological’s Chairman Gao Yuan."

"Changqing Biological... Gao Yuan...

How did you come to know the chairman of this company?" Hu Yonghua asked with a frown.

"A friend introduced her! Although Chairman Gao is a woman, she is decisive and acts swiftly, truly a tough character.

Most of the specific terms of our cooperation were decided by her.

Although I’m nominally the general manager of Baiyeji, I’ve been mostly assisting them these past few days; believe me, I’ve learned a lot!"

"Introduced by a friend?" Hu Yonghua’s frown deepened. "Which friend?"

"Umm... I can’t say. They prefer to keep a low profile, like the kind who would act incognito..."

Hu Yonghua: "..."

Acting incognito, if that’s not keeping a low profile, then what is?

From your expression, why do you seem so trusting of them?

The human heart is treacherous, and we are in such a position that we must always be cautious..."

He was very worried that Hu Yifei was being manipulated.

After all, how often does a benefactor suddenly fall from the sky, willing to help the Hu family...

Is there such a thing as a free lunch in this world?

Yet Hu Yifei just chuckled.

"Dad, do I look like the naïve and simple type to you? Rest assured, this friend is absolutely trustworthy!

Not to hide it from you, but my Baiyeji’s revival and its profitable sale were all thanks to them.

If they helped me earn 10 billion only to swindle it back, wouldn’t that be self-defeating?

Moreover, Chairman Gao has invested between 40 and 50 billion, risking the entire company without blinking.

If she’s not worried, why should I, a minor shareholder, worry?

Just from the help she has given me, even if this investment completely fails, I, Hu Yifei, am prepared to accept it!"

What? 10 billion was earned with that friend’s help?

Hu Yonghua was stunned.

Although shocked, his son’s analysis did make sense.

Think about it, now they’re all in the same boat.

If someone is willing to bet 40 or 50 billion alongside you, and it ends badly, the biggest loss would not be yours...

There’s a safety net if it fails, and a tremendous achievement if it succeeds.

Either way, the Hu family wouldn’t suffer any losses.

But why would someone exert so much effort and pay such a huge price for what? The Hu family’s gratitude?

That’s not worth the price...

Seeing Hu Yonghua still looking skeptical, Hu Yifei continued.

"Dad, rest assured, my friend is truly an expert!

Able to strategize and master both pen and sword!

It’s just their low profile, otherwise, they’d already be famous.

If it weren’t for my connections, they wouldn’t have advised me, and even when I wanted to give them several billion in thanks, they disdained to accept!"

Hu Yonghua was even more astounded.

Skilled in both literature and martial arts? Disdaining several billion?

Is there really such a selfless, capable expert in this world?

Seeing the awe nearly spilling from his son’s eyes, it seemed he had been thoroughly hoodwinked...

Hu Yonghua couldn’t help but rub his temples, looking resigned.

"Son, you know there was once a Master Wang who claimed to practice Qigong..."

"That’s different, my friend is definitely not one of those swindlers. He’s a genuine mastermind and possessor of unique skills!" Hu Yifei was still full of conviction.

Mr. Hu was instantly resigned.

"Sounds like a heavenly figure, a peerless expert? How great is he?"

Thinking of that imposing figure on Zhongnan Mountain effortlessly handling the youngsters, Hu Yifei earnestly said.

"Hmm... as great as the greatest in the world!"

Hu Yonghua: "..."