Game within game: chess player

"The reporting procedures for investors who have invested over [-] million yuan are very cumbersome. It's not like we can just make a decision directly." Among these people, Lang Wenyao represents the government and should be the most powerful among them all. But it is also the one with the least say. Because the state-owned assets represented by Lang Wenyao have a very long review process for investment projects, especially for large projects worth more than [-] million yuan. For projects like Ye Fang's, which can cost hundreds of millions or even hundreds of millions, the possibility of Lang Wenyao's participation is very low, so Lin Hongshen never thought that Lang Wenyao would take the initiative today.

But the fact is exactly the opposite. It was Lang Wenyao who was the first to express his stance.

"On behalf of the state-owned assets, I am willing to invest one billion in this project, and promise to be ready to make additional investments at any time based on the progress of the project!" Lang Wenyao's decisive statement immediately shocked Lin Hongshen and Rong Xiafei, who had previously studied the establishment of the predecessor of Yongcheng Bank. When it comes to urban banks, it took more than a month for the government to go through the process with only a few hundred million in funds. Lin Hongshen and Rong Xiafei did not expect that Ye Fang's few words would directly determine the investment amount of one billion. They even suspected that Ye Fang had an affair with Lang Wenyao beforehand.

"Okay! Thank you, Brother Lang!" Ye Fang replied.

"It's definitely okay to follow the country, but I can't afford one billion now. I can invest five hundred million." Rong Xiafei said cheerfully.

Now Lin Hongshen was the only one on the table who did not express his position. Lin Hongshen smiled and said, "Do I still have room for hesitation?" Lin Hongshen then thought about it and said directly, "The investment cycle of this project is relatively long. The funds I can mobilize are also [-] million." In fact, the minimum funds Lin Hongshen can mobilize now is more than [-] billion. However, considering that the project cycle is too long and takes up a lot of funds, he decided to only spend [-] million. .

But a few years later, Lin Hongshen regretted it. When he saw the real information hidden behind the project, he cursed himself for being too conservative at the time. If he had known that this would be the case, he would have invested in Ye Fang's project even if he had lost all his money. However, the cost of investing at that time was too high.

"Xiao Fang, how much are you prepared to invest?" Rong Xiafei asked.

"At least one billion. If the real estate payment goes smoothly, I may not need your investment." Ye Fang said calmly.

"That won't work!" Lang Wenyao suddenly interjected, "You must do what you say. Today's investment amount on this table must be guaranteed, otherwise no friends will be able to do it in the future."

Lin Hongshen and Rong Xiafei originally thought that Lang Wenyao was joking, but judging from his demeanor, Lang Wenyao seemed to be serious. They didn't know why Lang Wenyao was so anxious to invest in Ye Fang's project. In fact, just last night, Lang Wenyao received instructions from the top officials of the Binhai government that Binhai must participate in Ye Fang's project. The capital of at least one billion yuan is not enough to continue to make additional investments.

By now, Lang Wenyao already knew that Ye Fang's project was supported by the state. He did not dare to neglect it and had no choice but to comply with it. Lang Wenyao originally thought that Ye Fang's background was not simple. Through this project, he felt that Ye Fang had powerful channels, so he had to follow the investment. This was no longer a matter of financial returns, but a political task.

It is possible that Binhai City Government's top officials will directly enter the center in the future. Lang Wenyao would not dare to neglect, so he strongly advocated following the investment, even if he did not invest.

"Okay! Okay! I just said the wrong thing, so I'll drink it myself as an apology." Ye Fang simply filled a cup of Maotai and drank it.

"Xiao Fang, when is the company expected to be established? Have you decided on a name? We also need time to raise funds." Rong Xiafei asked.

"It will take some time. The investment is relatively large. I am asking the lawyer to draft the company's articles of association. After the draft is done, I will give you the purpose. If there is no problem, just sign it. As for the name, I haven't had time to think about it yet, so don't rush. This You can raise funds for a while, and I will notify you in advance when the payment will be made," Ye Fang said.

At this time, Wu Jianian stood up and raised his glass and said, "Today we use Mr. Ye's Moutai to celebrate the success of our cooperation! The future is bright!" Several people immediately stood up, clinked their glasses together, and then drank.

"Before I came here, I had already thought about the gifts I would prepare for these brothers and sisters. Two days ago, I took over the agency rights of Moutai in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, and I used my position to prepare a box for each of these brothers and sisters. Ten-year Moutai. If any of you want to drink Moutai from now on, just call me and I will take care of it!" Ye Fang said with a smile.

Hearing that Ye Fang had won the Moutai agency rights, Lin Hongshen's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "This Moutai agency rights cannot be obtained with money. This is almost a sure-fire deal. It can only be closed for a year." Eyes worth hundreds of millions of profits!”

"Compared to a few brothers and sisters, it's just a small business." Ye Fang said modestly.

Several people present did not think that the Moutai agency was a small business, let alone the Moutai agency in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. This was equivalent to getting a ticket to the upper class circles in Beijing, although Ye Fang didn't care about these things at all.

"Okay, if you want to drink Moutai in the future, we will call you!"

"Okay! You're always welcome!"

The banquet was a feast for both the guests and the host. Lin Hongshen and others made sure that Ye Fang stayed in Binhai for a few more days before leaving. Ye Fang couldn't resist the kindness of these people and had no choice but to agree.

After the banquet was over, Lin Hongshen left first. Wu Jianian and Lang Wenyao lived in the same area. They took a car and left. Moreover, Wu Jianian felt that Lang Wenyao seemed to have something to tell him. As for Rong Xiafei, she stayed in Jinmao Building and opened a room. She still had some things she wanted to communicate with Ye Fang in private. There were many things that Ye Fang was not comfortable saying at the wine party. Rong Xiafei wanted to ask them in private. Ask Ye Fang.

Wu Jianian and Lang Wenyao were traveling in a business car. There was a layer of soundproof glass between the cab and the business class. After getting in the car, Lang Wenyao asked the driver to raise the soundproof glass. Wu Jianian knew that Lang Wenyao must have something very private to tell him. .

"Old Wu, what do you think of the prospects of Ye Fang's project?" Lang Wenyao asked casually.

Wu Jianian felt that Lang Wenyao was asking questions knowingly. Just now, Chrysostom was opened for one billion. Now he asked himself whether this project is good? Could it be that if I don’t agree, you won’t invest in this project? Wu Jianian thought for a while and said, "Although I have only been working with Ye Fang for half a year, this person is of the highest quality in terms of his conduct and social relations. The project he has chosen must be the right one."

Lang Wenyao nodded in agreement, and then asked, "How much did you vote for?"