Halfway to the road, Secretary Winnie stopped FyrenZhang's way.
"Fyren, have a chat."
FyrenZhang knew that this was not idle chat, there must be something to explain.
The two walked to the side, Secretary Winnie was not polite and spoke quickly:
"Mayor Ziv asked me to communicate with you in advance. Now the money is too hard, investors are afraid, many companies want to jump ship. You have to find a way to stabilize them in a while, if they all jump ship, all the pressure will be on you and the several big families, we will be very passive."
"Thanks."
Secretary Winnie felt that FyrenZhang's state was too relaxed and was a bit uneasy:
"Fyren, as long as this matter is made, the Dasheng Group will definitely benefit. But if something goes wrong ... the consequences will be hard to end. Our field is spread too big."
FyrenZhang nodded, "Is that money promised by Mayor Ziv in place?"
Secretary Winnie scratched her head and looked around, "Only two billion or so have been raised so far, and that's the best we can do."
FyrenZhang smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Relax, I can handle it."
...
The large conference room was definitely considered full today.
The big door opened, FyrenZhang biting his cigar and wearing sunglasses, followed by Maggie and Chloe, two big beauties on his left and right sides, and the team of secretaries behind him all stopped at the door.
All eyes looked at FyrenZhang together.
Handing the cigar to Maggie, taking off the sunglasses and handing them to Chloe, he first went to smile and shake hands with Mayor Ziv, then arrogantly took his seat.
The meeting begins.
Everyone's attention is on FyrenZhang, he's the one who made things happen and he should be the one to take the blame now.
FyrenZhang barely looks at anyone and sits there letting Chloe give herself a manicure.
Winnie, the secretary, started to give a briefing, talking about how the project is progressing nowadays, and there was also a slide show of some aerial construction images and videos of the site.
I have to say, with the professional narrator's thick and low voice, as well as the carefully planned script by the office team, the whole promotional video looked magnificent, with the momentum of calling for a new day.
After the promotional video was played, Mayor Ziv took the lead in making a statement.
First of all, naturally, a meal of praise, praise to FyrenZhang mainly entrepreneurs generosity, vigorously invested, for the construction of the hometown made efforts.
Then came a few requests, all of which were related to construction, procurement, safety and other details.
In the end, he also used a gentler tone and stated the difficulties at this stage.
That is to say, there is still a lot of money not yet available, and he hoped that everyone could act according to the contract and call in the money as soon as possible.
Then the whole conference room looked at me and I looked at you, wide-eyed.
Hogan saw that no one was saying anything, so he took the lead and stood up.
"Mayor Ziv, and everyone else! I'll admit, the movie was well made, and Mayor Ziv's speech was high and deafening. But!"
He said seriously, "I've decided to pull out. It's not that I'm heartless or uninterested in building my hometown, but you!!! FyrenZhang!"
Hogan got agitated, "You led the project, you said so. But the project that was supposed to take three and a half years, you made it a full blown project all of a sudden, and now more than a hundred thousand workers are working in it, and all the sites need materials, equipment, vehicles and supplies! The site is making a lot of noise, but the cost is doubling! I want to ask you, have you discussed this matter with us? Has it been agreed upon by all the investors?"
"That's right!" At this moment, someone immediately chimed in, "Although we didn't shell out as much money as you did, we also shelled out money. We also need to evaluate our revenue before we can keep investing as much as we can. If you make things so big all at once, how are we going to follow? Sell the family fortune?"
Then everyone spoke up and began to make statements, all of them accusing FyrenZhang of the disadvantages of changing the original plan and fully constructing the project, and all of them stated that they wanted to divest their money.
FyrenZhang slowly stood up, and the scene slowly quieted down.
"Everyone's thoughts, I hear them. Everyone's dissatisfaction, I also understand. But ... has anyone thought about what effect this project will bring if its construction period can be completed in six months one after another?"
"We would have saved almost three years! Three years!"
FyrenZhang said, "After six months, if the occupancy rate of the Fyren District reaches fifty percent, we will be able to return our capital. Reach sixty percent or more, and we'll make a huge profit."
"We can turn a profit cycle of more than three years into less than a year! Isn't that good?"
"And the sooner the Fyren District is completed, the sooner it forms a new urban area with a high occupancy rate and high specifications, that will be a great boost to the economic development of the entire Syracuse City, and even the entire North Country."
"There's no need for me to say it, you've all seen it. The leaders of Syracuse, led by Mayor Ziv, have paid so much attention to this project that they've given us almost everything they can. As long as we can be single-minded and rooted to build up the Fyren district! Let the people live in new houses as soon as possible, so that small children can study and go to school nearby ... Each of our businesses, we can get huge benefits in return. It's win-win! The current pressure is just a bout of pain!"
"All of you are seniors and elders who have been deeply involved in the business world for many years, and there are many places I should learn from you. But I really believe that time, is the most valuable! Why are we in full swing? Because Syracuse needs time! The people need time! Us! We need time too!"
Hogan stood up, "Cut the crap, you're just wearing the same pants as Mayor Ziv, fooling us into shelling out money! Three and a half years of taking money one by one, or the rate at which we're shelling out money on this scale now, we know which one is more economical and controls the risk better!"
Secretary Winnie looked at Hogan: "Hogan, what did you say? You speak louder!"
FyrenZhang rolled his eyes, thinking that he didn't know how this pig became a rich man.
Doesn't his dad care about his education at all? How many times has this offended Mayor Ziv?
Hogan stammered, when someone calmly said:
"Fyren's ideas are good and right. But what about doing things, you need to consider reality. The reality is that we are not a big tree like the Zhang family, let us take out tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars every month to put into the project, and ... with all due respect. Even if it's the Zhang family, we know that we won't be able to take this project."
"That is! If the Zhang family falls, who will take over such a big mess? What about the money we've smashed in? Will the half-built building just sit there empty in the wind and rain?"
Everyone was talking at cross purposes.
FyrenZhang narrowed his eyes and looked at a few of the speakers, mentally calculating today's pattern.
As soon as he looked down, FyrenZhang's heart cooled halfway.
There were a few who jumped out, and some who didn't say anything, but one could see that they were also determined to go.
When it comes to their own interests, it is impossible for these people to be incited by a few words from FyrenZhang.
Everyone is a thousand year old fox, and your chatting is simply not able to sing in front of them.
Maggie was nervous and approached FyrenZhang, muttering in a low voice to hint at the art of what he could say and the conditions he could dictate.
FyrenZhang shook his head slightly, "Change paths."
Maggie doesn't understand, "What do you mean?"
FyrenZhang laughed, "It won't work, just watch."
Sure enough, everyone started complaining to Mayor Ziv.
Said how I how not easy, how difficult, now the general environment is bad, the enterprise's capital can not come back, to shell out so much money is really too much pressure, easy to go bankrupt ...
There are also several joint proposals. Basically, it's to reduce the amount of their investment, while at the same time increasing the percentage of their share after the completion of the project, and at the same time also requesting that the city government give their businesses tax exemptions, while also requesting support and backing in their other businesses ...
In short, it's knowing that you, Mayor Ziv, are difficult and you need our money to build your house.
That's fine, I'll pay for it! But what you give me has to be more!
A lot more!
Some of these conditions, not to mention Mayor Ziv, make FyrenZhang angry.
It's all about grinning and falling on your sword, and humbly taking advantage of the fire!
At the same time there are those who just don't want to be involved anymore and want to withdraw!
The situation is frozen.
The people are in a state of flux, each with their own agenda.
Beads of sweat appeared on Mayor Ziv's forehead as well, there was no way he could grant those requests here.
This opening can't be opened, once it's opened, he has it, she's going to make a scene.
Even if the Fyren District was built, the meat would all be taken away by this group of wolves, and in the next few years, or even a dozen years, most of Syracuse's financial income would have to go into the pockets of this group of capitalists of theirs.
Still no money to do anything themselves!
The scene was still making noise, FyrenZhang's head and Maggie came together, and Maggie kept on analyzing this person's intention and his undercard to FyrenZhang based on the speeches made at the meeting site, talking about the intelligence she had.
FyrenZhang listened, watched and thought at the same time.
At this moment, the door pushed open and Leo from the Development Department smiled, "Aigoo, it's really busy over here... Mayor Ziv, it's busy!"
Mayor Ziv smiled slightly, "Leo, how come you're done over there?"
Leo smiled and said, "Knowing that this side is discussing something big, I asked my men to buy some fruits and send them over, so let's eat and chat! By the way, I'll introduce you to a friend!"
"Oh?"
FyrenZhang turned back and immediately widened his eyes.
Hakan walked in wearing a straight suit, "Mayor Ziv, long time no see."
"Aigoo! This is Hakan! Hahaha, it's really been a long time, I heard you came to Syracuse, why didn't you say hello?"
"I've been busy, I heard that Mayor Ziv's side has been having trouble developing the urban area recently, so I came over to see if there's anything I can do to help."
The moment Hakan entered the room, it was the posture of the Heavenly Lord.
In an instant, he stole the limelight from the four local families.
It could be said that the assets of the four major families together as a family shouldn't exceed one trillion dollars.
But the Huo family is a serious member of the Trillion Dollar Club.
Not to mention the Northern Kingdom, it's ranked in the entire China.
Mayor Ziv warmly shook his hand and exchanged pleasantries.
Hakan said, "Fyren! hahaha!"
FyrenZhang hurriedly stood up, full of smiles, and went over to hug Hakan, "Hakan! You brat, didn't you say you'd invite me to dinner? I've been waiting for you for days!"
"Hahaha, let's work first! Aigoo, Eliza is here too.Cora, sit sit sit, no need to get up.Xena is pretty again!"
Hakan said, "It's an honor to be here today with some of Syracuse's leading businessmen, Hakan went to college here and has a deep affection for Syracuse. Hakan is passionate and touched to hear that Mayor Ziv is making a big push to revitalize Syracuse."
"But I heard that in terms of funding, there is still a lot of resistance.Hakan has eaten the rice of Syracuse, remembering the nurturing grace of this land and water, he wants to make a small contribution to build Syracuse! To share Mayor Ziv's worries, and to benefit the people of Syracuse!"
ElizaLeng tilted her head, "Hakan, fishing for dryness has to be said, slogans are waived, everyone's time is precious."
"Oh, hahaha, Eliza is just efficient and still this acute. Good!"
Hakan turns around and a secretary hands him a contract, which he takes and hands to Mayor Ziv, "Dongfang Group, willing to contribute one hundred billion dollars! To take over the shantytown project! Ah, I think there's a new name for it now, something like Fyren District? I don't know, but I've decided to change it to Hakan District! And then build a two hundred story skyscraper, and a water park, and three parks ..."
Hakan spoke impassionately.
Mayor Ziv made a mistake and went straight to see FyrenZhang.
FyrenZhang, however, kept laughing.
Maggie's face went white with anger.
Isn't this trying to push the Dasheng Group to death!