"Director Cheng, the old generals are worth two! I didn't expect your move to be so powerful."
Guo Xuyang gave Cheng Xiuping a thumbs-up as soon as he arrived.
"It's all thanks to you contacting them in advance. Otherwise, if I had gone there rashly like this, they might not have received me at all. Fortunately, Mayor Zhan is a good person and is willing to listen to advice. We solve problems for the government, and the government helps us clear obstacles, achieving a win-win situation for both government and enterprises."
Cheng Xiuping waved his hand with a smile.
"I say, you two brothers, are you just flattering each other as soon as you meet? What's all this about?"
Pi Xiaoqian was confused.
"This has nothing to do with you. Don't ask too many questions."
Guo Xuyang said.
"How can it have nothing to do with me? Are we still brothers? If you get rich, think about bringing your brothers along."
Pi Xiaoqian shouted.
"There's really nothing I can do to bring you along. I want to build a manor, that's my own home. It's not appropriate to let an outsider like you get involved."
"How can Director Cheng be involved? Isn't our relationship equally close?"
"You'll have to ask Director Cheng about this. I don't have the final say."
Guo Xuyang said.
"Director Cheng, what's the situation? If it's feasible, I'd like to invest a share too."
Pi Xiaoqian looked at Cheng Xiuping and said.
"Yangzi wants to build a manor, you know that. We contacted the government departments and managed to acquire some closed and bankrupt factory buildings. That's all."
"Oh? You mean you've acquired the land?"
Pi Xiaoqian wasn't stupid; he saw the crux of the matter immediately.
"Of course. Otherwise, why would Yangzi be calling for drinks?"
Cheng Xiuping smiled.
"I thought he was going to Kyoto tomorrow and wanted to get together today since he had nothing else to do."
"Going to Kyoto tomorrow? What for?"
"He's being mysterious and hasn't said anything. I don't know either."
Pi Xiaoqian said.
"Yangzi, what are you going to Kyoto for?"
Cheng Xiuping looked at Guo Xuyang.
"Director Jiang invited me over. He said there's something good. So, I have to go and show my face."
Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"It just so happens that I need to visit some friends in Kyoto. Shall we go together tomorrow?"
Cheng Xiuping suggested.
"No problem. What time should we leave?"
"The earlier the better. I'm planning to invite some people to dinner."
"Is that so? Shall we leave at seven tomorrow? We should arrive around ten."
"It's not too late, as long as it doesn't interfere with the lunch invitation."
"I'm also bringing some gifts tomorrow. Director Jiang requested a lot of beef and mutton. Why don't you bring some too, so your friends can try it?"
"That would be great! I almost forgot about that. Who else is here today?"
"Director Wu went home to cook for his wife. He'll be here later. Little Hong is going home with her parents tomorrow, so I've arranged a dinner here tonight."
"Together? Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
Cheng Xiuping asked.
"Separately. We'll eat our meal, and when they arrive, I'll just go over and have a couple of drinks. There are a lot of people at home, so it'll be noisy. It doesn't matter if I'm there or not. I rarely go home anyway, so everyone is used to it."
"This is what they call having a red flag at home and colorful flags flying outside."
Pi Xiaoqian sighed.
"Envious? You want to join too? You're not short of money."
"Do you think everyone is like you, you scumbag?"
Pi Xiaoqian mimicked perfectly. It was clearly Li Minxi's tone of voice.
"I see you're being terribly oppressed by Little Xi, to the point of mimicking her tone so well."
Guo Xuyang said with a chuckle.
"Oppressed? I treat her like a sister. That's called doting."
Pi Xiaoqian retorted.
"Doting, huh? The full moon celebration is less than half a month away. You'll have to bleed a bit then. Let's see how much you dote on her."
"You can't do this! If you two buy ten, that would be enough for me. Are you going to exploit me even more?"
Pi Xiaoqian cried out.
"That's a different matter. But you said you treat her like a sister. As her uncle, shouldn't you contribute more?"
"I already gave her a gift when we met!"
Pi Xiaoqian said.
"That was a gift for meeting her. This is a wedding gift, they are not the same thing."
"How about this? You were saying you're building a manor earlier. I'll invest two hundred million in it. What do you say?"
"Not great. Does my manor need your investment? I have more money than I can spend, so why would I need yours?"
"That's not how you should put it. If I invest two hundred million, and when Wang Yu has a child, we can all live there. Consider it my initial investment."
"That's something to consider. Two hundred million for a floor. Your child won't need your attention from birth to high school."
Guo Xuyang stroked his chin.
"Are you sure it's a floor, not a building?"
"What are you thinking? One floor is already quite good. Little Xi only got one floor."
"I see. That's acceptable. But I don't want to be in the same building as Little Xi. Otherwise, who knows how she'll exploit me."
"Is Little Xi that scary? I think she's given you some psychological trauma?"
"It's not that she's scary, but she's incredibly difficult to deal with. Every time I see her, I have to bleed a lot! If we're in the same building, my son will inevitably be bullied."
"If that's your concern, then I advise you not to invest. Think about it, this is my manor. Everyone inside will be my son or daughter. How can an outsider like you not be bullied?"
Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"That's true. If my son goes there, won't he be asking for trouble? Then I'll have to pass."
"President Pi, Yangzi is joking. If his sons and daughters bully your son, will those women be willing? Besides, you can let your son recognize Little Xi as his godmother. Then, who would dare to provoke your son?"
Cheng Xiuping said with a laugh.
"Director Cheng is right. Such a good place, and I don't participate in a share, I'll feel like I'm letting myself and my son down."
"I welcome anyone who invests. From now on, the standard will be two hundred million for a floor. Everyone is welcome to invest."
Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"President Pi, I've acquired quite a few good plots of land this time. Excluding the two plots Yangzi wants for his manor, the other locations are also good. Do you want to invest in a few shares?"
Cheng Xiuping said.
"Of course. Didn't I just tell you that earlier?"
"I won't take advantage of you. Ten billion for a ten percent stake, how about that?"
"It's not too much. Deal."
"Is Yangzi investing too?"
Cheng Xiuping asked.
"I won't get involved. Once the manor is built, it's enough for them to have a place to live. Managing so many industries is troublesome. You know, I'm quite lazy and don't like to manage things."
"I agree with what you said. Look at all these businesses, have you ever managed any of them?"
Pi Xiaoqian said from the side.
"Isn't that what you guys are for? On the battlefield, you are the generals. I'm only responsible for providing provisions."
"I've seen thick-skinned people, but never someone as thick-skinned as you."
Pi Xiaoqian pointed at Guo Xuyang.
"There's no other way, my strength dictates it."
Guo Xuyang said narcissistically.
"When are we going to Myanmar? If we don't go soon, the warehouses will really run out of supplies."
"We'll talk about it after we return from Kyoto."