Director Pan looked at Guo Jun, paused, and said, "Young Master Guo is our secretary's brother-in-law and the largest shareholder of the Three Stars Hotel."
"Young Master Guo has contributed greatly to the government's approval of this hotel."
Song Qiao looked at Guo Jun in surprise and said excitedly, "I never expected you to be the famous Young Master Guo. I was blind not to recognize you."
Guo Jun smiled dismissively.
"It's just a false reputation given by some friends outside, not worth mentioning at all."
After Song Qiao's initial guess was confirmed by Director Pan, he immediately abandoned the idea of withdrawing his investment.
Although he had only just met Guo Jun, he found the young man's character and demeanor very much to his liking.
He was righteous, ruthless in his actions, and never showed mercy to those who crossed him.
It now seemed that the rumors about him in the martial world were largely mistaken.
"Brother Song, rest assured, as long as you cooperate with me, where there is meat for me to eat, you will never only get soup."
Guo Jun said, raising his wine glass to Song Qiao.
Although he had the secretary's backing, he couldn't swallow the project worth over four million all by himself.
For some time, he had been looking for new partners, but he was not satisfied with any of them.
Only Song Qiao had piqued his strong interest, which was why he had asked Pan Bei to arrange a meeting.
Song Qiao smiled slightly and skillfully clinked glasses with Guo Jun.
"Then I will have to rely on Young Master Guo's care in the future."
After speaking, he raised his glass and drank it down in one gulp.
Pan Bei seemed to want to ask Song Qiao what had happened downstairs earlier, but Guo Jun stopped him with a look.
If Song Qiao was unwilling to bring it up himself, he must have his reasons, perhaps some embarrassing family dispute.
Asking rashly might make the atmosphere at the dinner table awkward.
"Young Master Guo, there's something I don't know if I should ask?"
After the three had a few drinks, Song Qiao, slightly tipsy, asked Guo Jun.
"Brother Song, you're being too formal. We are friends and partners. If there's anything you want to know, feel free to ask."
"I promise to tell you everything I know."
Guo Jun laughed heartily, signaling that Song Qiao didn't need to worry.
Seeing this, Song Qiao subtly straightened his posture and sat up straighter.
"A while ago, I heard a friend mention your name, Young Master Guo, and the rumors in the martial world were mostly about you being unproductive, insidious, and cunning."
"Oh? And do you believe these rumors, Boss Song?"
Guo Jun interrupted his narrative and asked with a half-smile, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.
"To be honest, I had already believed these rumors and even thought about withdrawing my investment before we fully cooperated."
Song Qiao said calmly.
He had no reservations with a tough character like Guo Jun, and revealed his true thoughts at the time without any concealment.
This was also an important way to show his sincerity as a business partner.
"Then what made you change your mind again, Boss Song?"
Guo Jun asked with some curiosity.
"Rumors in the martial world are just rumors, after all. Compared to these rumors, I trust my own eyes more."
Song Qiao replied calmly, without avoiding Guo Jun's question.
After speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a sip before continuing, "I've met Young Master Guo twice in total."
"Both times you came to my aid righteously, and you acted with reason and evidence."
Although I, Song Qiao, am not a big figure, I have always been good at judging people. Judging by how you disciplined the children, you are definitely not as bad as the rumors say."
"Hahaha."
Guo Jun was stunned for a moment after hearing Song Qiao's answer, and then he burst into laughter.
"I never expected that in my search for a partner this time, I would find a soulmate."
"I, Guo Jun, normally can't stand hypocritical people. Many people show me respect on the surface, but it's all due to fear of my brother-in-law's power."
"But you, Brother Song, are different from them. You can speak so frankly about this matter. I, Guo, admire you!"
"I, Guo Jun, have certainly made a friend in you."
Song Qiao also laughed heartily. During the exchange of questions and answers just now, he had completely trusted Guo Jun. This person was no ordinary individual.
Even without the identity of the secretary's brother-in-law, he would undoubtedly be a significant figure.
The two of them had another drink with enthusiasm, and then Guo Jun slowly explained, "The reason I did this was to screen the people around me."
"Too many people in society approach me because of my identity. If I had to distinguish between their authenticity and morality one by one, it would be too troublesome. Using this method naturally makes those opportunistic and petty individuals retreat."
"And those who remain are naturally the friends who truly understand me."
Listening to Guo Jun's explanation, Song Qiao couldn't help but be startled. He hadn't expected this young man in his early twenties to possess such intelligence.
If it weren't for that chance encounter at the kindergarten, he too might have been misled by the rumors in the martial world.
It seemed that the company would need to consider establishing an investigation team in the future to specifically look into this kind of undisclosed business intelligence.
In this era where the business world is like a battlefield, even a slight deviation in intelligence can lead to missed opportunities at best, and utter ruin at worst.
"Dears, let's not make the conversation so heavy, shall we?"
Pan Bei, seeing that the two had been silent for a long time, quickly raised his wine glass to ease the mood.
He then seemed to hint to Song Qiao, "Brother Song, since you've decided to invest in this project, you should quickly raise the remaining 1.8 million."
Song Qiao nodded slightly and said after a moment's thought, "The money will definitely be raised for Young Master Guo within a month. It's just that I'm planning to expand the processing plant first, which has consumed a lot of funds recently."
"Oh? Brother Song, you're expanding the processing plant. Did Old Liu tell you about the government subsidies?"
Upon hearing Song Qiao's reply, both Pan Bei and Guo Jun became curious.
The current tofu processing plant of Xiang Piaopiao had already been dubbed a "money tree" by industry insiders, and yet Song Qiao intended to further expand this tree.
If nothing else, his sheer boldness was admirable.
"Brother Song, I think this is a very promising venture. Only by increasing production can we maximize profits with confidence."
Guo Jun gave him a thumbs up, his expression full of deep admiration.
He then thought for a moment and continued,
"Brother, although I can't help you with funds right now, just give the word, and I'll handle all the procedures for your factory expansion. I guarantee it will be completed as quickly as possible."