The next day, they met Huangfu Sisong at the golf course.
After exchanging pleasantries, they began to play leisurely.
Xiao Anjing did not participate, sitting under a parasol, drinking a beverage and watching the passing beauties.
Both Huangfu Sisong and Tianyi harbored suppressed anger, which they unleashed on their golf clubs. While seemingly indifferent to winning or losing, each was determined to outperform the other.
In the first round, Tianyi sank a beautiful shot, winning against Huangfu Sisong.
Huangfu Sisong collected his clubs and smiled, "It seems I am getting old after all, not as good as you young people."
"Your skill is not bad either, you just forgot that haste makes waste, allowing me to find an opening," Tianyi replied with a humble smile.
Huangfu Sisong continued to praise him, "Youngsters are indeed formidable. I can't play anymore, let's take a break."
Tianyi casually agreed, "Alright."
They sat down next to Anjing. Anjing looked at Huangfu Sisong and chuckled, "Mr. Huang, this spot you chose is excellent, with so many beautiful women."
"President Qin and President Xiao are quite interesting, very complementary to each other." Huangfu Sisong now understood why Aoxiang had grown so strong in just a few years.
Both Qin Tianyi and Xiao Anjing appeared casual, but in reality, they were both very composed, skillfully employing the art of using minimal effort to achieve maximum results in their words and actions.
Indeed, seeing them in person was far more insightful than any prior information. Qin Tianyi was as calm and decisive as the资料 suggested. If such a competitor were allowed to grow stronger, it would pose a greater threat to the Huangfu Group.
Anjing smiled and said, "You flatter me. I follow President Qin's lead; I'm just his follower."
Huangfu Sisong looked at Qin Tianyi with a smile and got straight to the point, "I asked you here today because I have something I need your help with."
"Please, tell me," Tianyi already knew what he wanted to discuss.
"I had someone investigate, and it was your wife's brother who pressed my younger brother in front of the police. Please speak to him and tell him that this matter originally had nothing to do with my brother. He did have private dealings with Zhao Jianhua, but it was regarding some matters of construction for the group's building. He was absolutely not involved in Zhao Jianhua's illegal activities."
Tianyi feigned ignorance, "I believe you and your brother completely, but I'm not very clear about my brother-in-law's affairs. I only know that the person killed by Zhao Jianhua was his wife's father. I will find him later to ask for details."
"Thank you, President Qin."
"It's nothing, just a small favor." Tianyi looked at him and said, "Since I have this rare opportunity to meet you today, I also have something to ask of you."
"Oh, just say it."
"Recently, our group wants to acquire a factory, but we are facing some financial difficulties. I wonder if you could help us solve our funding problems. Of course, once our project yields returns, we will share profits with you according to regulations..."
"That's simple, you can just apply for a loan from the bank."
"But the banks in Lancheng have been having issues lately, and our loan applications are not being approved. We can only turn to financial giants like yourselves for some operating funds."
Huangfu Sisong burst into laughter, "President Qin thinks too highly of us. Although we are a group primarily focused on finance, we are also juggling our resources. We don't have much flexible capital. How about this, I am familiar with several banks. I will speak to their loan departments right away, and they will extend credit to your group."
Tianyi smiled without warmth and said politely, "Then I thank you in advance."
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about these things. How about another round?" Huangfu Sisong steered the conversation away, still smiling, but inwardly, he was already seething with anger towards Qin Tianyi.
Within a couple of days, two or three banks approved Aoxiang's loan applications, and the funding issue was resolved.
Tianyi called Anjing to his office and asked him to review the previously drafted proposal for the acquisition of the former Xie Corporation glass factory.
Anjing quickly flipped through it and said, "This glass factory has been poorly managed for a long time, expanding production blindly, and incurring losses year after year. What can we do by acquiring it?"
"I've analyzed it. Previously, this factory produced very ordinary glass products with no market competitiveness. After we acquire it, we will transform it into a factory specializing in explosion-proof and bulletproof glass. From what I understand, such glass products are very popular globally."
"Yes, many large automobile manufacturers now require this kind of high-end glass for their windows," Anjing also realized.
Tianyi said, "I've always wanted to have a factory like this, but due to the specific nature of glass manufacturing, it requires furnaces and kilns, which are significant costs. Now, Xie Corporation's glass factory is already established, and no one is optimistic about it. We can acquire it at a low price, help Xie Corporation clear some of its debts, and achieve multiple objectives with one action."
Anjing asked, both happy and curious, "Didn't the Huangfu Group want to annex Xie Corporation for its tangible assets and factories? Why didn't they incorporate this glass factory into the Huangfu Group?"
"That's because they were afraid of losing money and didn't understand the current international market. They did incorporate many of Xie Corporation's factories into their own group, but only those that were profitable at the time. They rejected anything that was incurring losses." Tianyi couldn't help but find Huangfu Sisong amusing.
It seemed that Huangfu Sisong, wanting to transition into the real economy, still lacked experience and foresight.
Anjing disdainfully remarked, "Only seeking immediate gains, short-sighted."
Tianyi pointed to the documents in his hand and said, "The funds have arrived. Give this to the investment department and have them handle it as soon as possible, keeping a close eye on it."
"Understood."
"Also, tell Ai Yifeng that he doesn't need to involve Huangfu Sishu anymore."
"Understood." Anjing smiled, "I usually see Ai Yifeng as quiet, but he handles the tasks assigned to him quite well, causing a lot of trouble for the Huangfu brothers. He's quite capable."
Tianyi smiled slightly and said, "Don't underestimate Yifeng. He was once a noble scion of a prominent family; he has seen all sorts of things and people."
Anjing nodded and waved the documents in his hand, "I'll go take care of it."
...
At a coffee shop, Anjing met Ai Yifeng privately to discuss the matter.
Ai Yifeng understood his meaning and said, "Okay, I know what to do. On behalf of Xianya and her mother, I thank you and President Qin for this matter."
"You're welcome; you've already repaid us."
Yifeng smiled and said, "With this matter resolved, the person who caused her father's death will receive due punishment, and her inner turmoil will be eased. We plan to leave Lancheng and reside at the branch company for an extended period."
"You're not returning to Lancheng?" Anjing asked with reluctance.
Yifeng smiled, "If the head office needs anything, you and President Qin can call me back anytime. However, Xianya said that she and her mother will likely not return."
"That's good. Life in a small city there will be much more peaceful. The pace of life is not as fast as in Lancheng, and people will be more relaxed and comfortable. It's quite good that you can forgo the prosperity here and live a stable life."