nucmednet Chapter 132 Such blind self-confidence, don't blame me for making use of your trash!
Chapter 132 Such blind self-confidence, don't blame me for making use of your trash!
Zhao Ruilong decisively declined.
High-tech products that cost millions to develop are simply too expensive to afford!
The global petrochemical industry has an annual output value of trillions of US dollars.
The number of people employed in this field is countless.
So many petrochemical companies, so many top engineers, so many years of continuous research and development and production...
If you add some water and emulsifier to heavy oil, it can be used as fuel.
Why are people still investing so much money and building so many oil refining facilities?
Why bother with the effort of smelting and producing gasoline, diesel, and kerosene of different grades?
This is just how outrageous this is.
It's no less than spending tens of dollars at the night market to buy a so-called family-inherited Chinese medicine that supposedly can cure cancer.
Since it was our first meeting.
Su Jinyi, after all, is the richest man in Linjiang with a net worth of tens of billions and a well-known entrepreneur.
Zhao Ruilong saw through it but didn't say anything, giving the other party some face.
but……
Su Jinyi, however, persisted, saying:
"Mr. Zhao, since you think the project is good, why are you unwilling to invest and take a stake?"
Zhao Ruilong was taken aback.
Suddenly, I couldn't help but wonder if Su Jinyi wanted to invest and take a stake in the company in order to scam subsidies in Handong.
But when I thought about it again, I thought it was impossible.
Handong Province strongly supports high-tech enterprises, but mainly through preferential support policies.
For example, providing industrial land at a relatively low price.
Alternatively, businesses could be allowed to enjoy tax reductions or exemptions for a certain period.
There isn't enough government funding to provide subsidies in cash.
If they were truly wealthy, they wouldn't need to collaborate with so many large corporations and organizations while having their own Huilong Group invest.
and so……
The only reasonable explanation is that Su Jinyi genuinely believes in the potential of "water-to-oil" technology and sincerely wants to bring him on board.
After all, once he invested and became a shareholder, it would be equivalent to having official endorsement, and it would also allow him to expand his network in Handong.
“Chairman Su, the reason I’m not investing or taking a stake is because this project is your idea and you funded its development.”
"You spent millions developing this technological achievement, how could I possibly take advantage of you?"
Su Jinyi quickly replied, "How can this be called taking advantage? Your investment brings resources to the company and helps it develop rapidly!"
"Then you get the company up and running first, and I'll see how it goes! If it's truly technologically advanced and can disrupt the existing energy market, I'll sell everything I own to invest!"
Zhao Ruilong knew that Su Jinyi was already infatuated.
Any questioning, no matter how small, will surely draw countless explanations from him.
Even if his explanation is completely unreasonable.
However, the less knowledge one has, the more absolute one's beliefs become.
Moreover, Su Jinyi is the renowned richest man in Linjiang!
He must be surrounded by countless people praising and admiring him.
He rarely hears dissenting or questioning voices.
In addition, starting from scratch, one can amass a fortune of tens of billions.
This inevitably boosted his confidence.
Therefore, Su Jinyi must have reached the point of blind self-confidence.
Zhao Ruilong suggested that they first get the company up and running and see how it goes.
Su Jinyi naturally couldn't accept that, and insisted that Zhao Ruilong invest and become a shareholder right now.
Our meeting tonight was purely by chance.
If it weren't for his sworn brother Zhao Feiyu causing trouble, he wouldn't be facing Zhao Ruilong right now.
Besides, who would try to recruit someone on the first meeting?
Especially since the other party is a member of a top-tier powerful family.
"Okay, Mr. Zhao, don't worry."
"I have already arranged 500 million yuan and plan to inspect a suitable location in Handong in the next few days to invest in and build a factory!"
Zhao Ruilong clicked his tongue in amazement.
Goodness, this is more than just being captivated!
This is downright fanatical!
He spent five hundred million in one go!
That's a huge sum of money; it's enough to build a small petrochemical plant.
They won't wake up until they suffer a huge financial loss.
Why not make a loss in Handong?
Buying land, building factories, installing equipment, hiring workers, purchasing raw materials...
These expenses, big and small, all cost money, and they all contribute to the GDP of Handong and my father!
"Wow, Chairman Su is really generous!"
"However, I do not recommend that you invest in Luzhou. The environmental protection requirements here are extremely strict in order to protect Crescent Lake."
"Let's go to Zhenyuan City! It's a coastal city with a port, and it's the largest petrochemical industrial city in Handong."
"Our Handong Oil and Gas Group also has a petrochemical base in Zhenyuan City with an annual refining capacity of ten million tons. If you need to buy heavy oil, I can help you find a supplier, and transportation will be convenient!"
Su Jinyi was overjoyed.
"Okay, then I'll thank you in advance!"
"Tomorrow, I'll go to Zhenyuan City first thing tomorrow morning!"
Zhao Ruilong took out his phone and searched for a number.
"Here are a few numbers for you. When you get there, contact them and tell them that I introduced you to invest in a new energy project. They will definitely do their best to serve you."
"That's great, thank you Mr. Zhao, thank you so much!"
Su Jinyi took out his phone and immediately wrote down the number.
After reading the last number, Zhao Ruilong reminded him again:
"Write down my number again. You can call me anytime if anything happens!"
A five-hundred-million-dollar investment!
There were quite a few in the Dragon Kingdom in 2001.
Moreover, this was Su Jinyi's first investment.
Given his current level of obsession, he might need to invest even more money later.
This is all pure silver, real GDP!
So what's wrong with helping out with a small favor?
"Okay, I've written it all down. Thank you so much, Mr. Zhao!"
Su Jinyi couldn't stop smiling.
With the strong support of the Crown Prince of Handong.
He firmly believed that his excellent project would achieve great success.
At that time, I'm afraid I won't just be the richest man in Linjiang Province.
He is not only the richest man in China, but also the richest man in the world!
"You're welcome. I'm overjoyed that you've come to invest in Handong!"
Putting away his phone, Zhao Ruilong casually asked:
"By the way, I heard that your group has also invested in building highways and power plants?"
"Yes, this year we invested in the ring expressway project in Jinghai, the second largest city in Linjiang Province, as well as the Jinghai Xiawan Power Plant with a total installed capacity of nearly 300 megawatts."
Su Jinyi's face was beaming with pride as he said these words.
He was the first person to participate in the investment of private capital in major engineering projects, even earlier than Zhao Ruilong.
"Chairman Su is truly amazing!"
"Many major infrastructure projects in Handong are now open to private capital."
"There are many projects in transportation, communication, power and other fields. Chairman Su may wish to consider them."
Zhao Ruilong's goal is very clear.
Handong is currently in a critical stage of rapid development and urgently needs capital investment.
Regardless of how Su Jinyi amassed his fortune of billions in Linjiang Province.
Anyway, if they can invest in Handong Province, that's great.
Money is never evil.
It is human beings who are evil.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao, I'm very interested in investing in Handong. I plan to stay for a month or two. If there are any projects I can work on, I'll definitely do them!"
Su Jinyi made a solemn vow.
Zhao Ruilong looked puzzled.
Stay in Handong for a month or two?
Even business matters can be handled by instructing subordinates.
But you're an entrepreneur from Linjiang, and you've been staying in Handong for so long.
Isn't this a bit too abnormal?
"What's wrong, Mr. Zhao? Don't you believe I'll invest in Handong?"
"I believe you will invest, I just don't believe you will stay for a month or two."
"Uh... this is just a preliminary estimate. If everything goes smoothly, we might be able to go back in half a month."
"What do you mean everything went smoothly? From what you're saying, is it because something happened in Linjiang that you can't go back?"
"Don't you know? A high-level education rectification task force has arrived in Linjiang, aiming to both combat corruption and eliminate evil!"
After Su Jinyi finished speaking, he immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing.
Isn't this an admission of guilt without being asked?
This is tantamount to indirectly admitting that they have problems and are afraid of the education and rectification working group.
Otherwise, if everything is legal and compliant, why wouldn't you dare go back to Linjiang?
but……
He didn't know that Zhao Ruilong had long suspected he wasn't clean.
We're not three-year-olds anymore.
Of course I know that. What businessman is absolutely clean?
Otherwise, there wouldn't be the idiom "no merchant is without guile".
"Of course I know about this. I also know that this education and rectification campaign was triggered by our Hanjingzhou Dafeng Garment Group winning bids in your Linjiang Province one after another, causing your Linjiang garment entrepreneurs to complain."
"That's right, this matter has really gone too far. It was even reported by CCTV. Do you think it wouldn't attract education and rectification?"
Changing the subject, Su Jinyi quickly added:
"Besides, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow. Everyone says I'm the richest man in Linjiang. Even if I don't think I've done anything wrong, I'm afraid some people will think I have something going on. So if I can't afford to offend them, can't I at least avoid them?"
Zhao Ruilong burst into laughter.
"People are afraid of becoming famous, just like pigs are afraid of getting fat. I can understand that!"
"But don't worry, you're perfectly safe in Handong."
"Our Handong is now making great efforts to improve the business environment. As long as you don't break the law or regulations, you will never be bullied or exploited."
"If anyone dares to bully you, you can call me anytime. I'd like to see who's got the guts to do this!"
Su Jinyi quickly put his hands together and raised them above his head.
“Thank you, Mr. Zhao!”
"With your words, I am completely relieved!"
"Actually, the reason I decided to come to Handong to hide was because I knew that Handong now enforces the law in a civilized manner and wouldn't arrest me for no reason."
Zhao Ruilong hummed in agreement twice and slowly stood up.
"Thank you for your trust, but I have things to do tomorrow, so I won't keep you any longer."
"Since you've already said you'll be staying in Handong for a month or two, we'll have time to talk slowly."
Su Jinyi, being perceptive, immediately stood up as well.
"Okay, Mr. Zhao, then I won't bother you any longer. My brother's situation tonight is really..."
"Oh, it's nothing! I'd forgotten about it if you hadn't mentioned it. Go back and get some rest. You must be tired after entertaining guests all day. Let's talk another day!"
Zhao Ruilong smiled and escorted Su Jinyi to the door.
Before parting, they made sure to shake hands again.
After watching the three leave, Zhao Ruilong closed the door.
He took out his phone, went back to the living room, and called his second uncle, Zhao Lidong.
"Hey, Second Uncle, are you asleep?"
"Why would I sleep? I've been interrogated by Zhong Zhengguo all day, my brain is about to explode."
Even through the phone, Zhao Ruilong could feel Zhao Lidong's anger and helplessness.
"I knew you couldn't sleep. Zhong Zhengguo is coming to Linjiang, and he's definitely going to deal with you. He can't handle my dad, so he'll just take it out on you!"
"Yeah, this guy really wants to mess with me, but I can still handle it for now. What's up with your call so late?"
“Your Linjiang's richest man, Su Jinyi, came to the Huilong Hotel in Luzhou to celebrate his mother-in-law's birthday. We just chatted for a few minutes, and I was trying to persuade him to invest in Handong, but he seemed quite afraid of the education and rectification campaign. What's going on?”
Zhao Lidong let out a heavy, cold snort.
"What kind of bullshit richest man is he? He's clearly a gang leader! He's one of the key targets for education and rectification. The General Administration of Discipline Inspection and Supervision brought a whole basketful of complaint letters from Beijing."
"Illegal fundraising, violent debt collection, forced buying and selling, intentional injury... they've committed every crime you can think of. I advise you to stay away from them to avoid getting splattered with blood!"
Zhao Ruilong was overjoyed.
The more vicious and wicked someone is, the more we should take advantage of them before they fall and make the most of their resources.
Otherwise, if Zhong Zhengguo were to eliminate them in one fell swoop and confiscate their billions in assets, wouldn't that become his achievement?
Moreover, since he was cooperating with Su Jinyi, Zhong Zhengguo would not let him off easily.
Couldn't he use Su Jinyi until he was done with him, and then use Zhong Zhengguo to rid the people of this scourge?
This way.
It not only brought investment to the people of Handong, but also eliminated a scourge for the people of Linjiang.
What's more, Zhong Zhengguo, who had been busy for half a day, was furious to find that he hadn't actually seized much property.
Isn't this killing three birds with one stone?