Chapter 30

"Ha ha, no problem." Zhang Ruochen immediately replied.

"Tianhai is now divided into several parts. In the real estate industry, which I am most familiar with, it is roughly a tripartite situation among my Tianxiong Real Estate, Liu Clan's Liuxu Real Estate, and Jiaoyang Real Estate. The largest is my side, occupying about 30%, the other two combined also about 30%, and the remaining 40% is occupied by over a dozen other real estate companies."

"In the retail industry, the Liu Clan has an advantage. Their supermarket 'Qingfeng Liuxu' is everywhere in the city and has branches all over the country. Tianchang Group also has a high market share."

"In the luxury goods industry, Tianchang Group leads the way: luxury cars, fine wines, jewelry, handbags, and leather goods are all part of their business."

"Additionally, there is the maritime industry, which is the focus of the Liu Clan. Half of their family members are engaged in this business."

"Then there is Datong Communications Group, which has a significant share in the telecommunications industry."

Hearing Zhang Ruochen's introduction, Chen Jie remembered each point and, after some thought, asked curiously, "Tianhai should be a typical commercial city, but you seem to have left out an important industry: finance?"

"Chen Jie, you are indeed smart. It seems you are also a businessman." Zhang Ruochen smiled and nodded.

"Tianhai has many financial institutions, but among the private financial enterprises, there is only one standout: Hengli Xuan."

Hengli Xuan, the heaviest of the tripods in Tianhai's financial industry, has provided substantial loans to the major groups, including Zhang Ruochen's own Tianxiong Group. The power of this company is evident, and it also holds significant shares in many companies. One could say that when Hengli Xuan moves a toe, the entire Tianhai trembles.

After roughly understanding the situation, Chen Jie nodded.

"Thank you, but I don't have a good investment direction at the moment." After some thought, Chen Jie said honestly.

"Ha ha, of course, I'm not here to persuade you to invest. By the way, Chen Jie, it seems you know martial arts?" Looking at the firm muscles exposed by Chen Jie's bathrobe, Zhang Ruochen asked with interest.

"Oh... just a small hobby." Chen Jie said casually.

"Um, I do too. I usually practice martial arts. What style do you practice, Chen Jie?"

"Just a bit of exercise to stay fit, not worth mentioning." Chen Jie was reluctant to elaborate and instead asked, "Can you tell me about some information channels in the country?"

"Information? Are you planning to invest?" Zhang Ruochen asked with interest.

"No, I just need to find out some information."

Just as he said this, Zhang Ruochen's phone suddenly rang.

Seeing that it seemed to be something related to his company, and considering that Chen Jie was an outsider, Zhang Ruochen quickly said sorry and went to a side room to take the call.

Watching Zhang Ruochen's back, Chen Jie was not bothered. However, while Zhang Ruochen was on the phone, the phone in the guest room suddenly rang.

A bit surprised, Chen Jie still picked up the receiver.

"Mr. Frank Chen, could I have a moment of your time? Don't worry, I have no ill intentions. I just hope to talk to you about something. I'm in the hotel lobby downstairs."

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