Chapter 78

Leaving the hotel, Lu Chengwen and Chen Mòqún said their goodbyes.

Chen Mòqún was repeatedly warned, if he encountered Long Àotian, he mustn’t act tough.

Getting into the car, Xu Xuejiao also jumped in, looking at Lu Chengwen with a smile.

Lu Chengwen felt very awkward.

"Sorry just now."

"It’s fine." Xu Xuejiao lowered her head, smiled, and then looked at Lu Chengwen again: "Your kissing skills are pretty good, to be precise, you’re really amazing."

"Uh..." Lu Chengwen said awkwardly: "Actually, there was a situation just now, so..."

Xu Xuejiao noticed something was off: "What do you mean?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to tell you, don’t... don’t take it too seriously..."

"Don’t take it seriously? That was my first kiss, how can I not take it seriously?"

"Your first kiss?"

"What do you think?"

"Oh, I... I’m sorry."

"Lu Chengwen, you kissed me in front of so many people, and then tell me ‘I’m sorry,’ what do you mean? You just pull me over and have your fun, and then let me roll away on my own, while you continue to be a bachelor, is that it?"

Lu Chengwen thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes."

Xu Xuejiao pushed the door and got out of the car: "Lu Chengwen, you’re ruthless! If I ever talk to you again, I’m a dog!"

Then she slammed the car door.

Lu Chengwen and the others arrived at the restaurant, and Zhao Gang drove over to serve them.

At this moment, Zhao Gang stood there, watching Xu Xuejiao leave in a huff, tears streaming down her face.

He said cautiously: "Mr. Lu, what... what was that for? Ms. Xu seems to really like you, and her family is wealthy. I really think she’s more likable than Ms. Leng."

Lu Chengwen looked at Zhao Gang and smiled: "Zhao Gang, just do your job well. I have my own thoughts."

"Oh."

At this moment, the phone rang; it was Li Meiqin.

"Mr. Lu, can you come to the company?"

"What’s up?"

"There are a few documents that need your signature and confirmation."

"Got it."

When he arrived at the company, many people were whispering.

"Hey, Mr. Lu is here."

"Yeah, he hasn’t been to work for several days."

Lu Chengwen walked in, and Jiang Shihan immediately followed: "Mr. Lu, good news!"

"What good news?"

"The colleagues from the Slum Development Office signed an additional contract with us."

"Tell me more."

Jiang Shihan said: "You should ask Ms. Li; she knows the details."

A group of people greeted him one after another:

"Mr. Lu, good morning! Mr. Lu, good morning! Mr. Lu, good morning..."

Lu Chengwen turned and smiled: "Everyone, you’ve worked hard. Keep it up."

Everyone looked at each other.

Lu Chengwen walked over, and a female employee whispered to her colleague: "Mr. Lu! Did you hear that? He smiled at us and said we’ve worked hard!"

"He used to ignore me! He always took advantage of the female executives as soon as he walked in. What’s up with him today?"

At a T-shaped intersection, a female employee rushed out with a tray of coffee and directly collided with Lu Chengwen.

Not only did the coffee spill, but Lu Chengwen’s suit was also ruined.

The female employee was immediately terrified: "Mr. Lu, I’m sorry! Mr. Lu, I’m wrong! Mr. Lu, I really didn’t mean to..."

Jiang Shihan immediately got angry: "What are you doing so hastily? Do you know how much Mr. Lu’s suit costs?"

The female employee became even more frightened, almost crying.

Lu Chengwen laughed and picked up the half-cup of coffee left on the tray, taking a sip: "It’s fine, don’t worry about it. Prepare new coffee for everyone."

"Yes... yes..."

Jiang Shihan followed Lu Chengwen: "I’ll fire her immediately."

Lu Chengwen was surprised: "Why? It’s just a few cups of coffee. It’s not worth it. Look, she’s almost scared to death."

Jiang Shihan smiled: "Mr. Lu, if it were before, you would definitely scold her. You’ve changed a lot recently."

Lu Chengwen didn’t respond: "How’s your mother’s condition?"

Jiang Shihan was deeply moved and said cautiously: "Thank you for asking. She’s doing well, but according to the agreement, you need to tell Ms. Xu to have her surgery."

Lu Chengwen nodded: "Got it."

Walking into the office, everyone immediately stood up: "Mr. Lu."

"Okay, everyone, sit down."

Jiang Shihan helped Lu Chengwen take off his suit and handed it to another assistant to wash and iron, while instructing another assistant to prepare a new suit for Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen sat in his chair and smiled: "Let’s talk. How much more do they want to squeeze out of us?"

Li Meiqin smiled: "This time, it’s not squeezing. This is really good news."

Lu Chengwen was puzzled: "Tell me."

Li Meiqin took out the planning map of Xuecheng: "This piece of land here, after the municipal government’s research, has been sold to us at a special price as compensation for the slum project."

Lu Chengwen looked at the map: "Where is this?"

"I think this piece of land has great potential. It will definitely be valuable in the future. If handled properly, we might make a lot of money."

"Oh."

Li Meiqin continued: "Also, the municipal government and the office have decided to lower our tax rate for the next three years. We will save a huge amount of money over these three years. A rough estimate shows we should save several billion."

"Oh."

"Also, our Operations Department has secured priority on several projects. If everything goes as planned, they should all be ours. The other major families and external investors can only watch."

"Wait!" Lu Chengwen said: "Isn’t this unfair competition? Will it affect the enthusiasm for attracting investment?"

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Li Meiqin said: "Mayor Zhao said in a meeting that our Dashing Group is a conscientious company, making the greatest contribution to the city. We can’t let such a company fail; we can’t let it only suffer losses without any benefits."

"Mayor Zhao also said that if the slum project isn’t completed, it will have a significant impact on our other investment projects. Once this project is completed, Xuecheng’s ability to attract external funds will be more stable and solid. In short, he’s speaking up for our Dashing Group."

Lu Chengwen sighed.

Lu Chengwen rubbed his chin: "Is there more?"

"Yes." Li Meiqin said: "In short, Mayor Zhao has been active in the province for several days to secure the best subsidies and preferential policies for us. He doesn’t want us to fail; he wants us to survive and complete this project. In short, there are too many benefits, and our Dashing Group is now a hot star company."

Everyone looked at Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen didn’t show any signs of happiness, remaining very calm, even frowning.

【This is ridiculous! I’ll lose a lot less money!】

Jiang Shihan was stunned, wondering what Mr. Lu was thinking.

Lu Chengwen tapped the table and looked at Li Meiqin: "Can we not sign this additional contract? No tax reduction, no various benefits, no land, nothing?"

Li Meiqin was stunned: "I... I’ve already signed it. The contract is already in effect. We just need your confirmation for the internal implementation of the group."

Lu Chengwen rubbed his chin, very troubled.

All the executives became nervous.

This is a good deal!

This project will definitely result in a loss for Dashing Group, but the government and Mayor Zhao have worked hard to secure these benefits for us. Why does Mr. Lu seem unhappy?

Lu Chengwen scratched his head: "In the future, notify me immediately if there are similar matters."

"Oh, yes."

Li Meiqin felt very wronged.

Such good news, almost every company would immediately sign and seal the deal, fearing that the deal would fall through.

This additional contract involves no risk, no investment, and huge benefits, all within the scope of her authority.

But it seemed that Mr. Lu wasn’t grateful, and even seemed a bit unhappy.

At this moment, someone burst in: "Mr. Lu! Congratulations, Mr. Lu! Good news, Mr. Lu!"

"What now!?" Lu Chengwen said angrily.

"Our Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory’s stock price has skyrocketed!"

Lu Chengwen stood up: "What? Speak clearly!"

"It’s like this! Yesterday, a recording was posted online by a mysterious ID, containing your scolding of the young master. According to the conversation, the rumor that you intentionally produced fake drugs has been cleared. Your stern scolding of the young master was widely shared by self-media, and many influencers recorded videos and wrote articles, praising you as the conscience of the pharmaceutical industry!"

"The online reviews are now all praising your benevolence and calling you a role model of the era! The credibility of the Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory has been restored, and the stock price has risen by 300% compared to its highest point. The current market value of the Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory is estimated to be at least 220 billion! Just from the stock price, we’ve made at least 800 billion!"

Lu Chengwen’s eyes widened, and he sat back down, muttering: "It’s over."

【The stock price won’t stay high forever; it will drop, but even if it drops by half, I’ll still make 400 billion!】

【On one side, I’ll make 400 billion, and on the other side, I haven’t even lost 500 billion, and I’ve even gotten a piece of land! I might end up working for nothing.】

【I’ve worked so hard to lose 500 billion, and the other side has given me back 400 billion! Mayor Zhao insisted on giving me land and some projects!】

【I’m done!】

Jiang Shihan’s mouth was almost twitching.

Mr. Lu’s calculations are off!

This is visibly wrong!

What kind of brain does Mr. Lu have? Who calculates like this?

She didn’t know that Lu Chengwen planned to use losses to make money in the real world. Now, the losses on one side have been offset by the profits from the pharmaceutical factory, and he’s in a state of collapse.

All for nothing.

At this moment, several female employees in business attire and black stockings were making faces at Li Meiqin at the door.

Lu Chengwen felt a bit of chest pain.

He pointed to the door: "What are they doing? Look! Look!"

"Yes."

Li Meiqin quickly went out, and after a few minutes, she came back excitedly: "Mr. Lu, good news!"

Lu Chengwen’s face turned pale.

"Stop it! How is that possible?"

"It’s true!" Li Meiqin said: "The plans for our slum project have finally been approved, and we can start construction immediately! The municipal government has promised that after the slum reconstruction is completed, 40% of the commercial area will be managed by our Dashing Group!"

"Mr. Cheng! I really admire you! I apologize to you!"

Another vice president stood up.

Lu Chengwen was almost having a heart attack: "Sit down! We’ll talk about it another day!"

"No! I can’t control my admiration for Mr. Cheng! I have to say it!"

"Your grandpa!"

"Yes! Thank you, Mr. Cheng!" The person excitedly took out his phone: "Just received news that our Dashing Group’s stock price has also skyrocketed, and the market department’s phones are ringing off the hook. Everyone is requesting to pre-order housing and commercial spaces! This project, we won’t just break even, we’ll make a huge profit! A huge profit! Mr. Lu! A huge profit!"

Everyone stood up, shouting, congratulating, hugging, and shaking hands...

"Mr. Lu is awesome!"

"Mr. Lu is really awesome!"

"Nonsense! Mr. Lu is awesome!"

"Mr. Lu is as awesome as it gets!"

"Hey? Why... Why is Mr. Lu... Mr. Lu fainted from happiness!"

"Quick! Quick! Pinch his philtrum!"

"Oh, what’s the use of pinching his philtrum! Mr. Lu likes beautiful women! Book a nightclub, get ten girls for Mr. Lu! Mr. Lu deserves it!"

"Right! All in short skirts and black stockings! Mr. Lu is a pervert, he likes that!"

Lu Chengwen, with his last bit of consciousness, weakly cursed: "You... bunch of... bastards..."