Chu Ruoxue smiled faintly. "I chose Lin Beifan because it's the best decision based on thorough consideration."
"Firstly, we are more acquainted with Lin Beifan than with Longya Capital, which is relatively new. Everyone is within the same network in the business world, and familiarity breeds trust. It's more reassuring to collaborate with someone known. You can rest assured!"
"Secondly, Lin Beifan is affluent and holds a promising future. He has demonstrated remarkable investment acumen by turning a capital of 100 million yuan into several billion yuan in less than a month. This illustrates his exceptional talent in investment! As long as he avoids major missteps, he's bound to rise to prominence in the business world, possibly even becoming a top player in the country. When selecting a partner, it's only logical to opt for someone with such potential!"
"Moreover, I must acknowledge that with the global economy experiencing downturns, our real estate industry is facing increasing challenges in raising funds. The future remains uncertain."
"Nevertheless, by establishing a partnership with Lin Beifan, we could potentially access funding from him to alleviate our current predicament, which would greatly benefit the advancement of our group and possibly lead to a resurgence!"
"Thirdly, Lin Beifan is the successor of the Lin Group. Collaborating with Lin Beifan essentially means collaborating with the entire Lin Group! The Lin Group, a local powerhouse, is on par with our own group. It wields significant influence locally and possesses considerable resources. Isn't it more advantageous to forge such a strong alliance than to partner with Longya Capital?"
"So, opting to collaborate with Lin Beifan offers numerous advantages! What else can Longya Capital provide besides money?"
"Well said, Mr. Chu! Your foresight is truly remarkable!" the secretary flattered.
Chu Ruoxue found the flattery from her secretary extremely useful. However, her mood soured as she recalled Lin Beifan's smug expression. Gritting her teeth in frustration, she muttered, "Damn it! Could he have seen through my intentions all along?"
Just then, she received a text message from Lin Beifan: "President Chu, do you have time tonight? How about we have dinner and discuss cooperation?"
Slapping the table in annoyance, Chu Ruoxue muttered to herself, "Damn it! He really figured it out!"
Initially tempted to ignore the message, Chu Ruoxue reconsidered and eventually replied with just four words: "Time and location, please."
"I'm here for business, not pleasantries! Humph!"
In the evening, the two arrived at a restaurant with an elegant ambiance.
Before diving into the meal, Chu Ruoxue laid her cards on the table, stating that she would only part with the land but not a penny more.
Lin Beifan estimated that at least 15 billion yuan would be required to fully develop the land. As a result, Chu Ruoxue's stance didn't earn her any points.
Moreover, she also requested a loan of about 1 billion yuan at low interest to help her navigate the current financial challenges.
Lin Beifan regarded her with a faint gaze. "Mr. Chu, you'll lose allies with this approach."
Observing the resentment in Chu Ruoxue's eyes, a sense of pride washed over her. "This is my condition! Given that my group is running low on funds, how else can we proceed with developing this land without your assistance to overcome our current hurdles?"
Lin Beifan nodded. "Alright! We'll abide by the terms. We'll cover the 15 billion."
Chu Ruoxue's eyelids twitched.
15 billion, he said it so casually.
She couldn't help but ask, "Can you really raise that much money?"
Lin Beifan shook his head. "Not at the moment..."
Chu Ruoxue breathed a sigh of relief. "That's what I thought!"
"I currently have 4 billion, and I can't come up with the rest," Lin Beifan continued.
Chu Ruoxue: "Pfft!"
"But give me two months, and there shouldn't be a problem! The 15 billion will be gradually sourced over two years, averaging less than 1 billion a month, so don't worry," Lin Beifan assured her.
Chu Ruoxue took a deep breath. "You made another billion in just a few days?"
Lin Beifan sighed, "This speed is already quite slow, you know? When Brother Ye was around, he helped me earn 1 billion in less than two days! I really miss those times when Brother Ye was here."
Chu Ruoxue: "Pfft!"
At that moment, full of envy, jealousy, and hatred, Chu Ruoxue, who had been running around for money and pleading with her relatives, felt a pang of resentment.
"Is earning 1 billion in a few days too slow? Ridiculous!"
"Let's discuss it first. The 15 billion will be considered as equity capital, and your land will be valued at 6 billion for equity purposes. The final profits will be distributed according to this ratio," Lin Beifan proposed.
Chu Ruoxue protested, "Why? Longya Capital invested 9.5 billion, and I didn't agree! Why should it be valued at 6 billion?"
"This equity stake is crucial. If we undervalue it now, we'll lose a lot in the future!" she argued.
Lin Beifan shrugged, "Then you're free to go cooperate with Longya Capital. I didn't stop you. But don't blame me if things go awry!"
Indeed, it was Lin Beifan, the flamboyant young master, who always seemed to stumble upon everything.
The other party, being a local power player, could easily complicate matters. That's precisely why Chu Ruoxue was more inclined to cooperate with Lin Beifan. At least it would save them a lot of unnecessary trouble.
"Damn it!" Chu Ruoxue gritted her teeth in frustration.