Qi Yun had also stayed at the Hilton in the Provincial capital in his previous life and remembered it well.
The Hilton in the provincial capital had its unique features. The most distinctive feature was that every room had a large bathtub.
Even more enticing was that in the rooms with king-size beds, there was only a glass partition separating the bathtub from the bed, without any curtains. Others could observe the person taking a bath.
Lian Qingxue was currently staring at this bathtub, dumbfounded.
Knowing Qi Yun as he did, he must have done this intentionally!
But more importantly
Why is there only one bed? Lian Qingxues face turned red.
She realized she hadnt paid attention while still immersed in her shock at the hotel.
Qi Yun had booked a room with a king-size bed!
Cough, I think were both not fat, so one bed should be enough
Lian Qingxue gave him a disdainful look.
Was this about being fat or not?
I want to book another room!
The rooms here are a bit expensive, over a thousand yuan for one room, Qi Yun said.
Lian Qingxue hesitated. She bit her lip, showing a look of reluctance.
Although Lian Qingxue wasnt considered wealthy, she had received her second months income from the snow tea business.
She had about thirty to forty thousand yuan in her hands. She could afford to book another room.
However, her character didnt allow her to be so extravagant. She glared fiercely at Qi Yun, knowing he did it intentionally!
Seeing Lian Qingxues reaction, Qi Yun chuckled.
The goal of sharing a bed had been achieved.
Wasnt it still a long way off from enjoying?
The two didnt stay at the hotel for long.
After freshening up a bit, they prepared to visit the factory. Before coming, they had asked Director Li for information to see if there were any suitable food processing factories.
Setting up a new factory was troublesome, so acquiring an existing one would be more convenient and faster.
Director Li had also inquired about them and found a suitable factory about a dozen kilometers southeast of the provincial capital. It was currently up for sale.
They had also contacted the factory owner by phone before coming.
The two of them hailed a taxi and arrived directly at the location of the factory.
Qi Yun looked at the surroundings and felt a sense of familiarity. It seemed like he had been here in his future life.
When they reached their destination, Qi Yun felt something was amiss.
A crowd of people was outside the factory, blocking the entrance as if they were causing trouble.
After getting out of the car, Qi Yun and Lian Qingxue didnt approach them rashly. Instead, they observed the situation from a distance.
Every time they say theyll pay our wages, they keep pushing it back. They owe us over half a years worth! When will they pay us?
Among the crowd surrounding the factory was a middle-aged man who seemed to be the leader. He was speaking to a few people inside the factory.
There were fewer people inside the factory, but they appeared relatively spirited. One of the men in his fifties or sixties wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, Its not that we dont want to pay, but our factory doesnt have money either. Now a boss is saying they want to buy the factory. I promise you that Ill pay all the wages owed once the factory is sold!
Weve heard talk of selling the factory for a long time, but how many buyers have come? None of them wanted to buy it! Do you believe what youre saying? Can you trust yourself?
The middle-aged man, the leader causing trouble, didnt believe the mans explanation. He seemed quite disappointed with his words.
Its not that I dont want to sell. Its just that the offers they made were too low. I cant accept them! The man who seemed to be the factory owner explained.
Dont give us any more excuses! If we dont get paid today, we wont leave! The people argued and quarreled, blocking the factory owner inside the building.
When Qi Yun and Lian Qingxue had a rough understanding of the situation, they approached.
Are you Mr. Zhang, the owner? I contacted you earlier today to come and see the factory, Qi Yun said to the factory owner.
Yes, its me! Are you the one who said you wanted to buy the factory?
Mr. Zhang looked at Qi Yun with surprise.
When he recognized Qi Yuns face, he showed even more disappointment. Qi Yun looked too young. He seemed like he was playing a joke.
Yes, its me.
Qi Yun ignored Mr. Zhangs expression.
Take me to see the factory.
Mr. Zhang nodded and didnt refuse.
After all, all the potential buyers had already rejected his price.
Although he didnt believe Qi Yun would really buy the factory, he clung to any hope he could find.
The workers outside the factory were looking at each other at this point. Not only did Mr. Zhang not believe in Qi Yun, but they also thought he was too young. But no one said anything.
They hadnt received their wages for half a year, and their families faced a food shortage.
Now, their mentality was the same as Mr. Zhangs. They were all grasping at straws.
Qi Yun and Mr. Zhang walked inside the factory. The factory was quite large, and the inside was also clean.
Mr. Zhang proudly said, This factory has been around for many years and was famous in the province twenty years ago.
Qi Yun nodded.
This factory was recommended by Director Li, who said it used to have a good reputation and the capability to produce the raw materials needed for milk tea shops.
Then what happened
Qi Yun couldnt help but ask.
Mr. Zhang sighed, Its partly my fault. The business wasnt doing well the year before last, but I wanted to expand further and export overseas. I spent a lot of money upgrading the equipment and planned to make a big move. However, the economic situation abroad worsened
Qi Yun nodded.
The economic crisis last year affected many export industries, including this factory.
This factory owner was also having a tough time.
Then why cant you sell the factory even though it seems good?
Qi Yun had just looked around, and the factory did seem good. As Mr. Zhang had said, the machines were new, and the factory building was large and well-maintained.
Mr. Zhang smiled bitterly, You saw what happened just now. Let me be frank with you. This factory cant be sold primarily because of the price. The price of the factory building, the cost of the equipment, and the wages owed to the workers add up to at least two million.
Qi Yun understood.
Indeed, this price was a bit high.
Moreover, the other potential buyers wouldnt be willing to spend so much money. But Qi Yun knew that this price wouldnt result in a loss.
He finally remembered why he had a memory of this place. Ten years later, this place would become one of the most prosperous commercial centers in the Provincial capital!
The land price would increase by at least tenfold!
It was impossible to lose money just by selling the land!