Tycoon: I Have an Unlimited Modifier novel Chapter 365

Chapter 365: Chapter 194: A Sincere Heart (Part 2)

On Zhuangyu Catering’s side, however, there was only the initial investment of 50 million.

The subsequent 100 million had become a distant prospect.

"Mayor Liu, you’re underestimating our group’s strength."

"It’s a mere hundred million. The hotel our Chairman Qi bought by Hangzhou West Lake cost seven or eight hundred million."

Jie Chao, of course, knew what Liu Yuan was worried about.

With just one sentence, he completely set their minds at ease.

"Haha, I was overthinking things. I’ll punish myself with a drink. Chairman Qi, President Jie, please don’t mind!"

Liu Yuan downed a glass of baijiu without hesitation, and his mood completely lightened.

"Chairman Qi, I guarantee you, as long as Zhuangyu’s phase-two funding comes through,"

"you’ll definitely have a spot in the Sichuan Province’s Outstanding Entrepreneur selection!"

"Outstanding Entrepreneur?"

Qi Sheng raised an eyebrow. He remembered that last time, Liu Yuan had promised an "Excellent Entrepreneur" award.

"Heh, I wasn’t sure before if your phase-two investment would materialize."

"That’s why I was more cautious and only promised you the ’Excellent Entrepreneur’ honor."

Buoyed by the alcohol, Liu Yuan’s voice grew louder.

"If your phase-two investment comes through, bringing the total investment in Longxing Town to one hundred million, it won’t be too difficult for me to use my connections to secure an ’Outstanding Entrepreneur’ award for you."

"Is there a big difference between ’Outstanding Entrepreneur’ and ’Excellent Entrepreneur’?"

Qi Sheng had never paid much attention to these things before.

But he felt that the former seemed a bit more prestigious.

"Of course! The province only selects fifteen ’Outstanding Entrepreneurs.’ They’re almost all industry leaders or figures who have made significant contributions."

Fearing Qi Sheng might look down on this honor, Liu Yuan explained energetically.

"As for ’Excellent Entrepreneurs,’ there are many more of them—a full seventy-five. The prestige is leagues apart."

"I see. You’ve been very thoughtful, Mayor Liu."

Qi Sheng smiled and nodded, raising his glass in a small toast.

"You’re too kind. I’m just helping you get the honor you deserve, all within the rules."

Liu Yuan chuckled. "Supporting agriculture, rural areas, and farmers is in line with national policy. You’re also helping the local people increase their income. I’m sure the higher-ups will grant you this honor."

"Then let’s hope your words prove true, Mayor Liu."

Qi Sheng had two more drinks with Liu Yuan, and feeling that was enough, he gave Jie Chao a look.

"Mayor Liu, let’s call it a day. Chairman Qi has other things on his schedule, so let’s get together again another time."

Jie Chao understood that Qi Sheng didn’t want to get too involved with them, so he spoke into the ear of the still relatively sober Liu Yuan.

"Of course. Chairman Qi is an incredibly busy man. It’s a rare honor that he could find the time to join our dinner."

Liu Yuan, for his part, knew his place.

’A big boss like him isn’t going to spend all his time with small-fry from a township like us.’

’The fact that he sent Jie Chao to stay behind and entertain us...’

’...already shows he holds us in high regard.’

...

At the end of March, the twenty Spicy King locations in the Southwest Region had completed their renovations and were ready to open at any time.

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