Chapter 274 Let’s Eat
Rongfu cuisine, box 302.

Zheng Jianghe, Han Guangqi, Li Wuyang and Zhou Jin are all here.

But besides them, there were a few strangers.

One of them was in his fifties, had long hair, and was unkempt. In terms of clothing, he didn't fit in with the other people in the box.

The man's name is Ma Zijian, and he is a director.

Zhou Jin was planning to ask him to direct the movie "Goodbye Youth" which he invested in.

Next to him was a man wearing glasses, dressed in a gentle manner. His name was Wang Mingtu, and he was the screenwriter of "Goodbye Youth".

Apart from these two, there are Liu Wenwen and Jin Yelei.

Liu Wenwen had already received an invitation from Ma Zijian before the audition.

Since I had promised Fang Jie first, I went to their place for the audition.

I thought it was just a formality, meeting the director and investor, getting to know each other, and discussing when to join the crew, but I didn't expect that I would actually be asked to audition.

She had given them a lot of face and tried out their play, but they still asked her to wait for news. Liu Wenwen felt that this was an insult to herself, so she simply contacted Ma Zijian and prepared to star in the movie "Goodbye Youth".

"Mr. Zhou, I would like to offer a toast to all the investors present here. I hope this cooperation will be a pleasant one."

As the agent, Jin Yelei raised his glass and toasted with a smile:

"Besides that, this glass of wine is also for Director Ma and Brother Wang. This cooperation is a strong combination. Based on my many years of experience in the industry, this movie has a guaranteed box office of 20 billion yuan. It will definitely be another big hit. I'll drink it."

Jin Yelei raised his glass and drank it all.

"I've seen Wenwen's dramas. With her current popularity and traffic, it should be a big box office success. With the addition of me and Director Ma, there's a good chance we can make 20 billion yuan," said Wang Mingtu.

"Lao Wang, I have always been confident in the scripts you wrote, but I think you should add some other elements to make the layers clearer," said Ma Zijian.

"What elements should I add?"

"The elements of quarreling are there, and the elements of abortion, car accidents and bankruptcy should also be added. This way the movie will be more interesting."

"No problem, it's just a matter of a few strokes of my pen."

Wang Mingtu was drunk and his face was red. He agreed without thinking.

Ma Zijian looked at Zhou Jin, "Mr. Zhou, do you have any other requirements for this play?"

"Recently, a drama called 'Charlotte's Troubles' is also being prepared for filming. Your progress cannot be slower than that of this drama. I plan to release it at the same time as them. With absolute quality and good reputation, I hope to beat this movie. Do you understand what I mean?"

Ma Zijian and others looked at each other, and then they realized that this movie also carried other meanings.

"That movie is not very good. It is not worthy of being a rival to 'Goodbye Youth'." Liu Wenwen said with disdain.

Everyone at the table looked at Liu Wenwen. Zhou Jin asked, holding a cigarette:

"How do you know about this?"

"Boss Zhou, to be honest, their people contacted me. I tried a play for the sake of face, but I found that the script was not very good, so I rejected it." Liu Wenwen said with disdain:

"I have been in this industry for several years. To be honest, I have never seen such a bad script. I am a very professional person. Even if it is an audition, I will devote myself to it. But the lines in the script are really embarrassing, and the logic of the content is not smooth. I bit the bullet and auditioned for a scene, and then rejected them."

Zhou Jin and others all smiled.

"I took him so seriously, thinking he could make a good movie, but I didn't expect it to be this bad."

"So, there's really no need to consider them as rivals. That movie isn't even worthy of being compared to Goodbye Youth."

"Haha..." Zheng Jianghe smiled and said:
"Although their movies are terrible, we should still take the initiative like a lion fighting a rabbit and treat every enemy seriously."

After flicking the ash off his cigarette, Zheng Jianghe looked at Liu Wenwen.

"Since you're auditioning, do you know which actors they've found?"

"He's an amateur, and a student at the Central Academy of Drama, and he has no acting experience. How can we expect a high box office if we cast such a person as the lead actor?"

Zheng Jianghe and the others looked at each other, and Han Guangqi said:

"I understand his tactics now. This movie is just a supporting role for the cheerleading competition. He made up a random script and asked some acquaintances to act in it in order to attract students to participate in the competition. He claimed that he could bring them into the entertainment industry, but it was just a cover."

"To put it bluntly, I made dumplings just for a bottle of vinegar," said Li Wuyang.

"That's about what I mean. From this perspective, Lin Jiang is really not worthy of being our opponent." Zheng Jianghe looked at Zhou Jin:

"Old Zhou, you are taking this a little too seriously."

"I can't help it. I am just like this. I always want the best in everything I do." Zhou Jin leaned back in his chair and said:
"Now I don't have to regard him as my rival, but I still have to do this well. Just treat it as my first step into the film and television industry. The first shot must be fired to pave the way for the future."

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhou. The three of us working together can guarantee the box office success. There will be no problem with a box office of 20 billion."

Zhou Jin raised his glass and said, "Come on, I'll toast to everyone. Let's have a drink."

"cheers."

It was past ten o'clock in the evening and the dinner was coming to an end. Everyone left one after another.

Zhou Jin looked at Zheng Jianghe and the others, "Whoever is interested, take her away tonight."

"I have other things to do tomorrow, so I won't bother tonight. You guys come instead," said Li Wuyang.

"Let Lao Han take it. He just returned to China not long ago. Let him have a taste of a female star." Zheng Jianghe said with a laugh.

"No, I'm afraid these people are sick and it would be bad if they infect me."

"That's not the case. These female celebrities still pay attention to their personal hygiene. Just have some fun. You have nothing to do at night anyway."

"That's fine, let me tell you about your experience."

Zhou Jin walked over and caught up with Liu Wenwen.

"Miss Liu."

When Liu Wenwen heard Zhou Jin calling her, she turned around.

"Mr. Zhou, is there anything else?"

"My friend Mr. Han is the general manager of Huipin Group. He wants to invite you for a drink. I wonder if you have time."

While eating, Liu Wenwen had already recognized everyone at the table and knew who Mr. Han Zhou Jin was talking about.

She gathered her hair in embarrassment and said, "Okay..."

……

The next morning, after leaving home, Lin Jiang drove to the company.

I have an appointment with the leaders in charge of investment promotion in Shudong City today to discuss investment promotion matters with them, and I cannot be late.

When I arrived at the company, He Xuelu was already there.

I told Lin Jiang the specific situation, who would be coming, and the main content of the previous communication between the two parties.

After understanding the situation, he took Chen Jingxian to the downstairs of the company to welcome her in order to express his sincerity.

After waiting for a few minutes, I saw an A6 driving over.

"Boss Lin, the people have arrived."

Lin Jiang nodded and walked over with the two of them.

At the same time, the people in the car got off. They were two middle-aged men. One of them was middle-aged and fat, wearing glasses and had a 3:7 hairstyle.

The other one has short hair, is thinner, and looks healthier.

Both of them were dressed in the same uniform, white shirts and suit pants, which was a very official look.

Before this, He Xuelu had introduced the two of them.

The fat man is named Liu Xiangqian, the head of Shudong City's investment promotion department. The other one is his deputy Yao Quan.

"Boss Lin, Director He."

The two men extended their hands to greet each other, and Lin Jiang extended his hand in response. After a few polite words at the door, he welcomed them to the company's conference room.

"Boss Lin, the main reason we came here this time is because we were impressed by Mu Xing's quality."

Liu Xiangqian spoke first and got straight to the point. "Our Shudong City is an important beef cattle production base in the north. As a new domestic brand, do you have any idea of ​​investing and building a factory in the north?"

"To be honest with you two, the plan has been put on the agenda. We intend to acquire Liyuan. This will save a lot of time and put it into production as soon as possible."

When the two heard this, they were delighted.

For them, there is not much difference between investing in building a factory and directly acquiring the company. Both can boost the county's economic development and promote employment, thus achieving the purpose of this trip.

"Did you have any contact with Liyuan beforehand?" Liu Xiangqian asked.

"I have inquired about the relevant situation and plan to go over and talk to them soon, but I don't know if the negotiation will go smoothly."

"We all know the situation of Liyuan in recent years. It has been hit hard by the international market and has suffered some mistakes in decision-making, which has led to losses in recent years. We will go back and help you make the contact and try to facilitate this acquisition."

"Thank you, Director Liu."

"Mr. Lin, you are too polite. We welcome your investment. If we can reach a cooperation, it will be a win-win situation for both of us. If you have any needs during this period, you can tell us. As long as we can do it, we will fully cooperate."

"I will definitely have to trouble Director Liu. Just don't think I'm annoying when the time comes." Lin Jiang said modestly.

"How could that be? This is what we do. We would love to have it." Liu Xiangqian and Yao Quan said with a laugh.

"Boss Lin, regarding the venue..."

The situation at Muxing is somewhat special compared to other factories, as it requires enough space to feed the collected cattle.

This is a very important issue and must be raised in advance so that they can find a way to help solve it.

"Director He, are there any other difficulties?"

"Director Liu, our business model is different from other factories. We need a piece of land to feed the cattle we harvest to ensure higher quality. Can you grant us an additional piece of land for production use?"

"That's no problem." Liu Xiangqian looked at Yao Quan.
"Three kilometers into the city, I remember there was a piece of land that probably hadn't been sold yet. It seemed to be around 10,000 square meters."

Yao Quan thought for a moment and said, "Yesterday I heard from Director Qian that Hongyang Animal Husbandry seemed to want to buy that piece of land, and it seemed that they were negotiating it."

"Didn't Hongyang Animal Husbandry just expand and replace its equipment recently? Do they still have money to buy land?"

It can be seen that Liu Xiangqian is very familiar with the local situation.

“They received two investments…”

Yao Quan looked at Lin Jiang and said, "I heard that the company he invested in in the past also seemed to be owned by China Overseas."

Lin Jiang and He Xuelu looked at each other and said, "If he is from Zhonghai, maybe they are in the same industry."

"Let me think about it, it seems... I remember! Huipin Group seems to be a very famous company in Zhonghai."

"It turns out it was them..."

"Mr. Lin knows this company?"

Lin Jiang smiled and nodded, "We are half colleagues, so of course I know. You just said that Hongyang Animal Husbandry received two investments. The other investment could not be from Yongan Animal Husbandry, right?"

Yao Quan's eyes lit up, "It's really Yongan. General Manager Lin is really well-informed. He even knows these things."

"Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. After all, this is the industry we are in."

Lin Jiang smiled and said:
"Hongyang Animal Husbandry is planning to negotiate for land. Their two funds should be in place, right?"

"I don't know much about this. If Mr. Lin wants to know, I can ask for you."

"I won't bother you with such a small matter." Lin Jiang said:

"As for that piece of land, I plan to go over and take a look myself, but I ask the two leaders to keep today's matter confidential for the time being."

"No problem. When Mr. Lin gets there, give us a call and we can discuss the details."

"it is good."

After finishing the business, Lin Jiang arranged a dinner party which lasted until around 2:00 p.m.

After seeing the two off, Lin Jiang and the other two returned to the company.

"Boss Lin, the two investments by Huipin Group and Yongan Animal Husbandry are enough to show that they are afraid of us and want to shift their focus to the north."

"Zhonghai is the headquarters of Huipin Group, and they can't leave. The same goes for Yongan. They are just a subsidiary of Xiangrong Group. In the final analysis, their headquarters is also in Zhonghai. In the northern market, there are also local tyrants who have been entrenched and cultivated deeply. It is not easy for them to open up the market there. Considering these factors, it is impossible for them to easily switch battlefields."

After a pause, Lin Jiang continued:
"I guess they just put their product line there. After all, the products in the north have some price advantages, and here, the dealers will secretly increase the price. After they get Hongyang's products, the price difference is at least more than ten yuan. In this way, there is a clear difference in product positioning. The low-end market will be occupied by them, and they can still survive well."

After hearing what Lin Jiang said, Chen Jingxian and He Xuelu also reacted.

"In this case, we need to think of some strategies."

"Don't panic yet, stay calm, we need to have our own rhythm."

Lin Jiang supported his head with one hand and said slowly:

"Go check the status of these two investments. I guess the money has already been transferred. Let's confirm it."

"I understand." Chen Jingxian said.

"Also, let's learn about the land they want to buy and check the progress." Lin Jiang said:

"By the way, spread this news and say that we are interested in that piece of land, but don't say too much. Just leak this information. But the news of the acquisition of Liyuan must be kept confidential. Wait for my news on what to do next."

"I understand." He Xuelu said.

The three-person meeting lasted for nearly an hour before He Xuelu left.

Chen Jingxian looked at her watch.

"Anything else tonight? Do you want to come to my place for dinner? I'll make you something delicious tonight."

"You have to tell me what to do first, and then I'll think about whether to eat it or not."

Chen Jingxian moved her small and clever nose, "I cooked for you for free, and you still picked it."

"You are Mr. Lin after all, so you should at least have some requirements."

"So what do you want to eat? I'll make it for you."

Lin Jiang looked at the big white rabbits on Chen Jingxian’s chest.

"Is that okay?"

(End of this chapter)