Approximately seven or eight minutes later, the car stopped in front of a seven-story building, which is the Nanjiang Hotel where Chen Cheng was about to stay.
Although the hotel is not starred, it is just an ordinary business hotel.
Yet, it stands out misfittingly amongst the architecture that Chen Cheng had observed along the way, like a canary trapped in a crude birdcage.
"Mr. Chen, we have arrived," Xu Qiu’s voice interrupted Chen Cheng’s thoughts.
Following the pace of Xu Qiu, Chen Cheng first arrived at the hotel’s conference room.
Inside the conference room, the team selected by Wen Shulin was already waiting.
Upon seeing Chen Cheng, the girls stood up in unison, "Hello, Mr. Chen."
Their voices crisp and loud, adding a touch of vitality to the somewhat dreary afternoon.
Xu Qiu introduced the members one by one to Chen Cheng, "Mr. Chen, this is Zhang Lei, this is Li Na..."
Chen Cheng listened while nodding his head in acknowledgment.
Looking around, the nine girls each had their own distinctive qualities, quite matching the pictures he saw on the iPad, obviously carefully selected.
"Thank you everyone for your hard work."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Chen Cheng got straight to the point, "Let’s cut to the chase, Manager Xu must have already informed everyone about our mission here, I need to secure the bond issuance bid this time, and I hope everyone can play to their strengths to help me achieve this goal."
Everyone nodded their heads, Xu Qiu took the lead and said: "Mr. Chen, rest assured, we will definitely meet your and Chairman Wen’s expectations."
After parking the car, Chen Donghai also walked in.
"Chen Donghai, you all must already be aware," Chen Cheng said emphatically: "This time, he will represent me to handle the negotiations and signing."
"So, his demands are my demands."
"Understood, Mr. Chen."
Chen Cheng pondered for a moment, "Manager Xu, I’ll go contact General Luo from the urban investment company first."
"Alright, I’ll take you to your room."
Chen Cheng nodded, and just as he stepped forward with his left foot, he paused again, "Xiao Hai, come with me."
Once in the room, Chen Cheng didn’t bother observing the accommodation conditions; instead, after Xu Qiu left, he said to Chen Donghai: "Xiao Hai, have a seat."
He pointed to the chair in the room.
Chen Donghai walked over but didn’t sit down, instead standing straight two steps away from Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng touched his pocket, and Chen Donghai immediately handed over a cigarette.
"You still carry them," Chen Cheng said with a smile.
"Mr. Chen, I know you usually don’t smoke this stuff, but whenever you light up, it means there’s troubling matters ahead," Chen Donghai spoke softly, lighting the cigarette for Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng took a shallow drag and placed it in the ashtray, looking at the standing man, "You do know me well."
"Mr. Chen, actually, before I came, Mr. Jin had already instructed me."
Chen Cheng: "I know."
He wanted to pick up the cigarette again, but Chen Donghai stepped in and handed the lit cigarette back to him.
"Xiao Hai, you haven’t been with me long, having you as my front man..."
Chen Donghai shook his head, "Mr. Chen, no need to say more, I know what I’m doing."
His tone was resolute, "Since Mr. Jin chose for me to follow you, I have no concerns."
Chen Cheng gestured for him to sit.
"Mr. Chen, actually you might not be aware," Chen Donghai sat down and cautiously said: "Following you, I feel very free, and very honored."
"Last time in Japan, I also said, I’ve pledged my loyalty to you for this lifetime."
He self-servingly took out a cigarette, not daring to light it, "Moreover, Mr. Jin has been grooming me for so long, just waiting for a moment ."
The flickering flame lit the cigarette in Chen Donghai’s hand, also igniting a flame in Chen Cheng’s heart.
He knew that Chen Donghai was speaking sincerely.
This young man, although not long with him, was loyal to him unreservedly.
Chen Cheng patted Chen Donghai on the shoulder, "Together, let’s get this matter handled."
Chen Cheng took out his cellphone and entered the phone number of City Investment’s General Luo, "I’ll call over there first, and try to arrange a meeting."
Before he could press the dial button, Chen Donghai extinguished the cigarette that had only been smoked once, "Mr. Chen."
Chen Donghai stood up again, "Let me handle it.
"You want to take it?"
"Since Mr. Jin wants you to stay out of this, I personally think it’s best if you don’t get involved from the start."
Chen Donghai’s insight was clear, "Anyway, General Luo doesn’t know who Chen Cheng is or who Chen Donghai is; he only knows a Mr. Chen from Beijing will come to negotiate this deal."
"So, Mr. Chen, let me handle this from beginning to end."
Chen Cheng looked at the young ’old fox’ before him, finally understanding why Jin Baogen had chosen him to be the front manager of Baige Club.
Responsibility was undoubtedly the primary criterion.
After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng handed over the documents, "Alright, I’ll leave it to you."
Chen Donghai received them with both hands, took out his own phone, entered the number, and dialed City Investment Luo Ziyang’s mobile.
The call connected quickly, and Chen Donghai pressed the speakerphone button.
"Hello, who is this?"
A deep voice came from the other end, tinged with impatience, obviously disturbed.
"Hello, General Luo, I am a representative of Mr. Jin Baogen from Beijing, my surname is Chen, Chen Donghai."
The other end paused for a moment, apparently pondering Chen Donghai’s identity.
Chen Donghai calmly said: "General Luo, I’ve arrived in Kaiyang and would like to meet you tonight, would that be possible for you?"
Luo Ziyang hesitated, "I’m sorry, Mr. Chen. I already have plans tonight. How about Monday morning? I’ll arrange some time; we’ll have a good chat then."