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At that time, the domestic situation was grim and food supply was still tight. Long winding queues formed in front of major grain stores in the city. Men, women, young and old looked tired and their eyes were full of anxiety. They were all looking forward to buying the food to sustain their livelihood.
Zhao Yunhai is well aware of the importance of grain to the country, so he is particularly careful when purchasing and carefully identifies the quality.
By then, most of the purchased grain will be carefully packaged and shipped across the ocean back to the country to alleviate the urgent needs of the country.
Because of this, He Yuzhu specially invited the three of them in an extremely solemn manner and asked them to come to the company headquarters.
There is no hypocrisy behind this, it is purely to let them truly appreciate his strength.
Looking back, when He Yuzhu first embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, he was in a difficult situation.
At that time, the scale of production was pitifully small, and funds were even more stretched, with only tens of millions of funds on hand.
During that difficult period of starting a business, every expense had to be carefully calculated and every investment was like walking on thin ice. The slightest mistake could lead to a complete loss.
But time has passed, and the present is completely different from the past. He Yuzhu is no longer the same as before.
Looking up, the two office buildings owned by the company stand tall and reach the sky.
Its glass curtain walls are like huge mirrors, reflecting dazzling light under direct sunlight, showing its unparalleled grandeur.
Moreover, there are nearly 30 industrial buildings, which are magnificent and stand side by side.
If you look down from the sky, these buildings look like a huge forest made of steel and concrete. The scale of the buildings is astonishing and astonishing.
The most important element is undoubtedly the advanced equipment inside those three buildings.
Each of these devices is very expensive and was purchased with real money.
They are arranged neatly, with the surface shining with the unique metallic luster, highlighting their own value and being the company's most precious core assets.
All these assets combined have enabled He Yuzhu's wealth to grow exponentially.
Its total fixed assets have been soaring, steadily reaching a staggering 1.5 million.
This number, so huge that it was beyond imagination, hit the three of them like a heavy hammer, making them feel dazed.
Especially Lin Wanting. Although she knew that He Yuzhu had a wealthy family, she never expected that his wealth would reach such a shocking level.
After He Yuzhu had clearly and thoroughly introduced the company's overall structure, operating model, business scope, and future plans, he waved his hand and called over a capable staff member who was extremely reliable and trusted by him. He solemnly instructed the other party to take the three of them to carefully visit every corner of the company.
From the office area with neat rows of workstations and the sounds of employees typing on papers and talking on the phone interweaving into a busy and orderly melody, to the production workshop with machines standing in a staggered pattern and the deafening sound of metal clashing and mechanical operation, they can experience the company's huge scale and strong strength in an all-round and immersive way.
Taking advantage of this break, Huang Zhirou's frayed nerves finally relaxed a bit. Standing aside, she leaned slightly to the side, her face filled with long-held displeasure. She muttered quietly, yet with resentment, "Look! It's only been three days since I went to Haojiang with Mr. Huo, and he's already brought back a woman in such a grand manner! I wonder what this woman's background is, to have earned Mr. Huo's favor and to have accompanied him all the way back."
Someone in the crowd murmured something, the tone full of surprise and curiosity, with a hint of envy and jealousy.
"Oh, please don't misunderstand me!"
He Yuzhu's mind raced, his eyes darting around like a child caught stealing candy, anxious to distance himself from the matter. He waved his hands in the air, as if trying to dispel any hint of embarrassment. "You know, we've been without a Filipino maid for a long time, and I've been searching so hard to find one. You see, I'm hoping she can help out at home and make life more comfortable."
When Huang Zhirou heard this, she immediately gave him a cold look, as if to say, did this man take her for a fool?
She secretly complained in her heart, she was not blind, how could she not notice that there was a different and indescribable relationship between Lin Wanting and those who had just been subdued by He Yuzhu.
Lin Wanting's every move carried an unusual and unique aura. Her posture and demeanor were completely different from the timid and cautious posture of ordinary servants. Anyone with a discerning eye could see the difference.
When He Yuzhu saw the other person's cold eyes, his heart skipped a beat, as if an invisible and cold hand suddenly grabbed his heart from the depths of his heart, causing his breathing to stagnate instantly.
Fine beads of sweat quietly seeped out of his palms, and his back felt slightly cold. In this tense atmosphere, a feeling of panic surged into his heart like a tide.
He knew the situation was delicate and that even the slightest misstep could lead to a complete loss. He forced himself to remain calm, his Adam's apple rolling as he quickly added, "It's mainly because she's been training in martial arts since she was young, which has laid a very solid foundation. Years of diligent practice have imbued each of her moves with a fierce ferocity unmatched by ordinary men. If I can help her quickly break through and reach the realm of perfection, she'll be able to stand by your side at all times. That way, we'll have a valuable addition, and our fighting power will surely be greatly enhanced."
After all, although the house is already guarded by Zhao Yuezhen, with the addition of a skilled woman as a personal guard, the safety factor will undoubtedly increase sharply.
In this crisis-ridden world, more protection means more peace of mind, which is always beneficial.
He Yuzhu felt his scalp tingling and he secretly groaned in his heart. He knew that if he continued to talk about this topic, he would undoubtedly get himself into trouble, just like groping blindly in the darkness as thick as ink. Every struggle would only make him sink deeper into trouble and unable to extricate himself.
With this in mind, he dared not delay even a moment. He racked his brains, trying to find an excuse to change the subject. After a brief pause, he asked calmly, "How are things going in Haojiang?"
He looked calm and spoke in a steady tone, as if he was just asking about today's weather.
In fact, he already had the answer in his heart.
Before this, he had already obtained the bidding results from Du Guanghe.
Everything was proceeding as he had envisioned, without any surprises.
The Aocheng Entertainment Company, led by He Hongshen, has firmly secured a gambling license thanks to its careful planning and strong strength.
However, he has not yet grasped the detailed information on the subsequent specific operations, such as personnel deployment, site planning, initial publicity and other actual implementation links, and he can't help but feel a little curious and want to explore.
Huang Zhiru had already received the news from Huo Yingdong, and immediately told him everything without reservation.
Just yesterday morning, the atmosphere at the negotiation site was suffocatingly tense.
Various forces have engaged in several rounds of fierce competition to compete for the gambling operating rights for the next two years.
In the conference room, representatives from all parties exchanged sharp words, arguing with each other, and the quotes came one after another like the tide.
Documents piled up like mountains on the negotiating table, and each page carried huge interests and expectations.
The representatives all had solemn expressions, their eyes revealing determination and tension. Every tiny change in the numbers was like a heavy hammer, striking heavily on everyone's heartstrings.
In the end, Aocheng Entertainment Company, led by He Hongshen, with its determination to win at all costs, successfully won the heavy gambling operation rights for the next two years by offering the highest price far exceeding that of other competitors, coupled with the most attractive preferential treatment.
However, beneath this seemingly prosperous appearance, there are actually undercurrents and crises lurking around like an invisible net, tightly enveloping Aocheng Entertainment Company.
In order to successfully bid for the casino operating rights, Aocheng Entertainment Company was like a desperate gamble, almost pouring out all the liquid funds on the company's books.
At this moment, the company's account was like a dry desert, empty. Not to mention large sums of money, even a few scattered coins were hard to find.
The gambling license fee of up to 400 million, once paid, vanishes without a trace like a shooting star across the sky, like a stone sinking into the sea, or water spilled out, with absolutely no possibility of being refunded.
What's even more problematic is that the 400 million is merely the entrance fee for obtaining the casino's operating rights for two years.
In the future, the casino will have to maintain daily operations, from regular maintenance and repairs of the venue, to the payment of salaries to numerous staff members, to the replacement of gambling tables, chips, security equipment, etc. Every link is like a giant beast with a bloody mouth, madly devouring funds.
The subsequent operating costs are like a bottomless, never-ending black hole, continuously absorbing wealth with no end in sight.
Amidst these numerous difficulties, what caused the company's top management the most headache was the 100 million yuan funding gap, which had to be borrowed from He Yuzhu.
Faced with this overwhelming predicament, the crisis of broken capital chain looms like a haze, and every expenditure needs to be carefully calculated. How can they have even a tiny bit of spare money to venture into other investment areas?
The atmosphere in the office was almost suffocating. Huang Zhirou tiptoed over to He Yuzhu, who wore a gloomy expression and a furrowed brow. She leaned over slightly and said in a very soft yet clear voice, "Mr. Huo just sent a message asking you to call him as soon as you're free. He specifically emphasized that he has something important to discuss with you."
He Yuzhu nodded silently, but his heart seemed to be entangled by countless threads and was in a mess.
Faced with the complicated situation before him, his thoughts were like a wild horse running wildly, but he could not find a way to break the deadlock.
Chapter 629 You have to help us
Just as he was pondering this in his mind, like a lightning bolt flashing across the chaotic night sky, a thought suddenly appeared.
He Yuzhu turned his head abruptly, looking anxiously at Huang Zhirou, and asked impatiently, "What kind of business do you think we can do over there?"
Huang Zhirou obviously did not expect He Yuzhu to ask this question out of the blue. She seemed to be frozen in an instant, and her originally bright eyes suddenly widened, full of disbelief.
Her lips parted slightly, but she was speechless for a moment, and the air seemed to be filled with her astonishment.
After a moment of silence, she finally found her voice and asked hesitantly and inquiringly, "Boss, are you really planning to open a casino over there?"
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's face instantly lit up with astonishment. His head shook like a rattle, and he waved his hands vigorously in the air, with such force that it seemed to disturb the air around him. He tried to completely expel this thought from his mind, and then hurriedly explained, "Of course not. I just lent them the money. To be more precise, I lent it to Huo Yingdong."
He Yuzhu shook his head slightly, his tone somewhat indifferent.
This matter is strange. The signatures of the borrowers on those debt notes are all Huo Yingdong, and no one else. This situation is really unexpected.
As everyone knows, when it comes to business and money transactions, it is crucial to clarify the borrower and repayment responsibility, but the current operation is really puzzling.
What is even more surprising is that after an in-depth investigation into the financial structure of Aocheng Entertainment, it was discovered that He Yuzhu did not have a single penny of direct investment.
In business operations, investment means sharing rights and risks. It is extremely abnormal to participate in company-related affairs without investing.
Not only that, the preparation process for the establishment of the so-called new company was too casual.
A few key figures simply found some time, sat together, and had a simple verbal discussion, roughly dividing the sectors they were responsible for and future development directions. There were no professional lawyers present to draft the terms, and no legally binding documents were formed.
In this highly competitive and strictly regulated business world, such a sloppy style of doing things is rare. It's as if business operations are treated as a casual agreement between friends, completely ignoring the huge risks hidden behind it.
Looking back to that turbulent era, the competition for gambling licenses in the land of Haojing was a silent but thrilling war.
At that time, although He Hongshen had great ambitions and excellent strategies, he fell into despair due to a broken capital chain and almost missed the chance to obtain a gambling license.
At the critical moment, Huo Yingdong stepped forward and extended a helping hand with courage and determination, lending a considerable sum of money to He Hongshen.
If it weren't for Huo Yingdong's timely help, even if He Hongshen had extraordinary abilities, he would have found it difficult to overcome the gap of lack of funds and would have been unable to stand out in the fierce battle for the license.
If this opportunity is missed, the original development trajectory of the Macau Casino will be completely disrupted, and the subsequent direction of the situation will be full of unknown variables. It may be reshuffled by other forces, rewriting the entire historical process of the Macau gaming industry.
Huang Zhirou leaned against the window, gazing into the distance with amazement. She couldn't help but sigh, "Look over there, tall buildings lined up side by side, the streets bustling with traffic. It looks even more prosperous than Hong Kong. In such a prosperous place, the land must be extremely valuable. Every inch of it looks like it's inlaid with gold."
He Yuzhu stood aside, arms folded across his chest, following her gaze. He agreed deeply and nodded heavily in response, "Of course. With such prosperity, how could the land not be valuable? Everywhere you look, there are endless business opportunities."
After a brief silence, Huang Zhirou frowned slightly, a determined glint in her eyes. She pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, offering a suggestion: "Boss, since you're determined not to get involved in the gambling business, why don't we change our approach and open a hotel? The agreement between Aocheng Entertainment Company and the Governor's Mansion clearly states in black and white that three high-standard hotels must be built in the near future. This is a rare business opportunity; if managed properly, life will be very comfortable. If you find hotels troublesome, opening an office building would be a good alternative. The city is developing rapidly these days, and the demand for office space is only increasing; you're sure to make a fortune."
After all, the agreement signed between Olympic City Entertainment Company and the Governor's Office clearly stipulated that three high-standard hotels must be built in the near future.
This is undoubtedly a business opportunity, it depends on how they grasp it.
He Yuzhu had already made up his mind about this proposal.
He thought to himself that even if he just built the building from the ground, leased it to other hotels or management companies for operation, and collected the rent himself, it would be a good business that was sure to make money.
Looking back at the history of business development, many forward-looking companies, such as the influential real estate developers in New York in the early 20th century, invested huge sums of money to build grand restaurants and then entrusted them to experienced professional management companies.