(Sorry, I’m late, this Chapter counts for yesterday, there will be more updates tonight.)
Inside the booth, Wei Xueming and Yu Qixuan were already waiting.
Qi Yun wore an apologetic smile on his face, and smiled at the two old men, "I’m really sorry to keep you both waiting."
Wei Xueming waved his hand and poured him a cup of tea, "We just arrived not long ago."
Qi Yun thanked him, sat down, picked up the teacup, and took a sip, then said nothing more, waiting for the other party to speak first.
Wei Xueming and Yu Qixuan exchanged a glance, and Yu Qixuan was the first to break the silence.
"Qi Yun, we had another communication with the relevant departments yesterday. We brought some new ideas this time, hoping to discuss with you further," Yu Qixuan’s tone was sincere.
Qi Yun slightly nodded, indicating for the other person to continue.
"Here’s the thing, I mentioned it to you last time; we’ve just finished the New Year, and the funds of various departments are quite tight. We’ve managed to scrape together 600,000 after efforts from several departments."
"Additionally, there’s a 50-square-meter shop in the family courtyard of the Space Agency that has just expired. They previously rented it out for 120,000 a year, and now the Space Agency is willing to rent it to you for free for ten years." ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾※𝙣𝙚𝙩
"This is already the result I’ve fought for with all my might. What do you think of this condition?"
After Yu Qixuan finished speaking, he stared at Qi Yun closely, fearful of another rejection.
However, Qi Yun frowned slightly after hearing this.
The shop’s ten-year rent calculates to 1.2 million, plus 600,000 cash. It seems not that far off from two million.
But what to do with a shop in a courtyard? He doesn’t have the energy for business; it’s not worth the hassle.
Even if rented out, it would take ten years to break even, truly a lose-lose.
So he rejected this condition from the bottom of his heart as soon as he heard it.
Qi Yun put down the teacup, his expression showing a hint of helplessness, and slowly said, "Director Yu, Mr. Wei, I can feel you’ve put a lot of thought into this, but this shop is really quite useless for me."
Upon hearing this, a trace of anxiety flashed across Yu Qixuan’s face. This was a task directly assigned from above, and it is one that has to be completed.
He was just about to speak up once more, but Qi Yun gave him a smile.
"Director Yu, don’t rush, I also have a proposal here, why not listen to it?"
Yu Qixuan and Wei Xueming exchanged a glance, full of anticipation, nodded quickly to signal him to continue.
Qi Yun cleared his throat, his expression serious, and said, "I can accept the price of 600,000, as for the shop, I don’t want it."
"However, I have a small request, which is that in the next three years, the tickets sold by the museum and space agency, etc., need to have my hot pot restaurant’s advertisement printed on the back. Of course, the design cost of the advertisement will be borne by me."
Upon hearing this, both Wei Xueming and Yu Qixuan were taken aback, not expecting the other party to make such a request.
Yu Qixuan couldn’t help but frown and explained with a wry smile, "Qi Yun, your idea is quite unique."
"But just printing ads on the back of tickets involves coordination with multiple departments, concerning ad approvals, venue image, and many other issues. It’s likely not that easy to achieve."
Qi Yun wasn’t impatient after hearing this, instead sipping his tea slowly before saying, "Director Yu, I know this is difficult, but based on the current situation, this is already my greatest concession."
"Moreover, the ad style for my hot pot restaurant will be designed elegantly and simply, without affecting the venue’s overall image. On the contrary, it might even add a sense of liveliness to the venue, giving visitors a unique impression."
"This could be a win-win model for both of us."
Wei Xueming nodded in agreement, "That’s right, Qi Yun’s condition isn’t excessive. Not everything can be taken advantage of by your side."
After a moment of contemplation, Yu Qixuan said, "Alright, Qi Yun, I will report your proposal accurately to the relevant departments, but whether it will be approved or not depends on the results of their discussion."
Qi Yun promptly said, "Thank you both very much."
"Actually, I proposed this plan not only to contribute to national scientific research but also to seek some opportunities for my own business. After all, I also have to consider the future for my family and myself."
What he said was very sincere, without a trace of hypocrisy.
This plan was something he had carefully considered last night and discussed with Lao Feng, who also thought it was a good idea that could bring quite a flow of customers to the hot pot restaurant.
Although for Qi Yun, the profit is still not comparable to a set of property, but who wouldn’t have a patriotic heart?
Yu Qixuan nodded in response, "I understand, I will give you a reply as soon as possible."
After leaving the teahouse, Qi Yun returned to Vanke Mansion, parked the car, and walked to the kindergarten entrance, ready to pick up his daughter and Zhao Qing to go home.
It’s almost time for school dismissal, and many parents were gathered at the entrance of the kindergarten, with the children gradually coming out.
At this moment, Qi Yun noticed a man and a woman not far away. The man was carrying a camera, and the woman had a microphone, both with certain TV station badges hanging on their chests.
They approached a middle-aged woman, saying, "Hey, parent, hello, we are from the xx TV Station children’s program group. Your child looks really cute. Is there any interest in appearing on our TV program?"
Qi Yun listening on the side heard it clearly, and thought, hasn’t he seen this kind of pitch online before?