The Fortunate Demoniac Little Village Doctor
Chapter 626 - 626 588 A Beautiful Dream Within a Millet Dream

626: Chapter 588: A Beautiful Dream Within a Millet Dream 626: Chapter 588: A Beautiful Dream Within a Millet Dream The atmosphere among the three of them eased considerably after a simple meal and drink.

Then, Liu Sihua took out the plans and contract for the Sealion City construction from her bag, “Please take a look, both of you.

If there are no issues, signing here will suffice.”

Xia Yanran first reviewed the documents, then handed them to Liu Hun for inspection.

After reading, Liu Hun asked, “All the terms are very good, it’s just this initial deposit of two million.”

Hardly had Liu Hun finished speaking when Xia Yanran tugged at his sleeve and whispered, “The terms this company is offering are already very good.

There’s no way to even start negotiating with the previous two.”

Since Liu Hun had only gotten involved at this point, it was only after hearing what Xia Yanran said that he realized he had spoken too rashly.

“Given that this project is just too vast and, although the profits look indeed very substantial, the cycle for recovering costs and profits is way too long,” Liu Sihua explained.

Of course, Liu Hun was also aware of this drawback.

A recovery period of more than a decade was indeed too long, and with too many variables, not to mention the state-owned enterprise bosses who only cared about short-term gains, the Sealion City project had always been tough to negotiate.

“Great!

No problem!

I’ll transfer the money to your company’s account tomorrow!

How about we sign the contract right now?” Liu Hun immediately made a decision.

He didn’t want to miss this opportunity; finding another qualified state-owned enterprise for cooperation would not be so easy otherwise.

“Okay!” Liu Sihua signed the contract with a smile, followed by Liu Hun signing on behalf of the Yuhua City government.

He couldn’t help but feel that although Liu Sihua seemed more open, she was very serious and responsible professionally.

Xia Yanran and Liu Hun were very happy on the ride back, “I really didn’t expect to sign the contract so quickly.

It seems that giving that woman a warning yesterday was very effective.”

Liu Hun almost couldn’t help but laugh out loud; he didn’t think it was Xia Yanran’s rash actions that had made the signing go so smoothly.

But upon reflection, he did feel that something was fishy.

Liu Hun had been waiting for a response from Liu Sihua.

More than a week went by without any news, and just as he, who was growing anxious sitting in his office, was about to call Xia Yanran, she barged into his office.

“Director Xia, I was just about to look for you…” Liu Hun started but stopped when he saw that Xia Yanran seemed in a hurry and asked, “Is something wrong?”

“It’s all my fault!” Xia Yanran said with her lip bitten, “I just called Tianrun Group to inquire, and they said Liu Sihua resigned a week ago, and now they have no idea where she is.” Saying this, Xia Yanran looked at Liu Hun as if she felt very guilty and sorry for him.

“Liu Sihua resigned?

You mean she’s absconded with the money?” Liu Hun asked.

Xia Yanran didn’t know how to answer and could only nod her head.

“What about the contract we signed with them?” Liu Hun continued to inquire.

“I finally got in touch with their general manager, who said he had indeed heard of the Sealion City project, but he had vetoed it long ago, thinking it was not a good venture,” Xia Yanran replied.

Liu Hun frowned, not expecting to have been so careless about getting the Sealion City project off the ground and falling into someone else’s trap.

“What do we do now… now?” Xia Yanran asked Liu Hun, worrying.

Seeing Liu Hun didn’t respond for a long time, she then suggested, “Why don’t we tell Secretary Xiao, and I can make up the shortfall of the money?”

“Don’t be silly!

I signed it, it was my decision, why would I need you to compensate for anything!

You get the documents ready, and we’ll make a trip to the Tianrun Company headquarters.

I want to talk to their general manager face to face and fight to gain their cooperation.

Money is a small matter now; the important thing is whether we can secure this project.

Don’t blame yourself, go on!” said Liu Hun, waving Xia Yanran off to prepare.

He did not want Xiao Yanzi, who had finally settled down, to worry any further.

“Yes!” Xia Yanran nodded, somehow feeling at that moment that the man before her seemed invincible, always able to provide support.

Both were action-oriented and immediately booked tickets to Beijing.

They arrived that same evening.

Despite being their first visit to Beijing, with urgent matters at hand, they had no time for sightseeing and went to Tianrun Company’s headquarters the next morning, located in a luxurious office building in the western part of Beijing.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the lobby of the building, they were turned away.

Without an appointment, General Manager Shi Juncai simply refused to see them.

“Comrade, could you make an exception?

We’ve come all the way from Yuhua City to discuss a very important matter with your general manager,” Liu Hun said to the receptionist.

“I’m sorry, but our company has its own regulations,” the receptionist politely refused Liu Hun.

Taking advantage of the distraction of those around him, Liu Hun slid an envelope stuffed with a thousand yuan to the receptionist.

“Thanks for the help, we are officials from Yuhua City and would like to inquire about Liu Sihua’s situation.

Also, could you please relay a message to your general manager that Liu Sihua has defrauded us of two million yuan and we hope he could meet with us.”

After accepting the envelope, the receptionist sensed the seriousness of the situation and immediately called Shi Juncai to explain.

A few minutes later, she told Liu Hun and Xia Yanran, “General Manager Shi has agreed to see you.

He’s in the office on the top floor.

Just take the elevator up from here.”

“Thank you for your trouble!” Liu Hun thanked her and he, along with Xia Yanran, stepped into the elevator, relieved to at least have secured an opportunity for a meeting.

The building had twenty floors and the elevator stopped repeatedly, with people coming and going.

“Have you heard?

Shi Tieji is surely getting the boot,” a woman in formal attire said to her companion.

“Yes, yes, I’ve heard too.

There’s a meeting soon.

Shi Tieji must be in a meeting right now; he might get the sack as soon as it’s over!”

“That will be such a relief!

Shi Juncai!

Shi Tieji!

Serves him right for being such a miser, always looking out for himself and never caring about us!

Constant overtime, overtime!”

“Ding!” The elevator door opened.

They had reached the twentieth floor, and everyone filed out, including the chattering women, who quieted down and exited the elevator.

Liu Hun and Xia Yanran walked out, asked for directions, and found Shi Juncai’s office.

They knocked and entered, spotting a middle-aged man over forty with a slightly weary expression on his face walking towards them.

“You two are the leaders from Yuhua City, right?” Shi Juncai extended a hand to Liu Hun.

“Yes, yes, you must be General Manager Shi,” Liu Hun exchanged pleasantries with Shi Juncai.

After sitting down, Shi Juncai addressed them, “To be frank, Liu Sihua is no longer employed by our company, and we really have no idea of her whereabouts.

If she has defrauded you under the guise of being an employee of our company, we will certainly take appropriate responsibility.

However…

considering the current circumstances, I regret to say I’m unable to help.”

Liu Hun didn’t take Shi Juncai’s evasiveness to heart; his visit was also aimed at negotiating investments.

He spoke up, “General Manager Shi, we can discuss Liu Sihua’s matter separately.

My main purpose here is to discuss a cooperative project with your company in Sealion City.”

As he spoke, Liu Hun had Xia Yanran present the contract and detailed proposal, which was politely handed over to Shi Juncai.

After skimming the documents, Shi Juncai tossed them onto the desk.

“Gentlemen, as I’ve clearly stated on the phone, our company has no interest in this project.

I met with you today out of courtesy and hope you will now leave amicably,” he said, picking up his teacup and ignoring them.

“Well, if that’s the case, so be it,” sighed Liu Hun, tidying up his contract and proposal from the table.

Just as he was doing so, Shi Juncai suddenly leapt from his chair.

“You!

What are you doing?”

Shi Juncai’s action startled Liu Hun, and turning his head, he was surprised to see Xia Yanran had rushed into Shi Juncai’s private rest area.

Shi Juncai followed suit, and sensing something amiss, Liu Hun also entered.

Upon entering, Guan Liu saw the spacious rest area, fully equipped with a large bed by the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the room still carried the post-coital scent indicating the intense affair that had just occurred.

Shi Juncai was now grabbing Xia Yanran, forcibly preventing her from opening another door.

“Let go!” Xia Yanran managed to break free from Shi Juncai’s grip and retreated to Guan Liu’s side.

“What is the meaning of this?

This is trespassing!

You could be detained for this!

And you claim to be leaders!

Pah!” Shi Juncai furiously scolded them.

“What’s going on?” Guan Liu was completely confused about why the situation had become so tense.

“Look at this!” Xia Yanran said, kicking a high heel lying on the floor.

“What’s wrong with this high heel?” Guan Liu asked, still not understanding.