Huang Yuanshan at Zhonghai Bank was on the phone. "Director Jiang, that won't be a problem. I guarantee the task will be completed. When can the electronics factory building be transferred? I'll do my best. Yes, I understand. Please rest assured, I will ensure the assessment is met and present a satisfactory report to our superiors."
Huang Yuanshan hung up the phone and let out a long sigh, calculating. The general headquarters had received instructions regarding the electronics factory building on the Bund. They demanded that previous accounts be brought up to standard, with non-performing loans reduced to below one percent. This meant the electronics factory building had to be dealt with within the next half month.
This was a daunting task. The last time, Zhang Tianxing, the crayfish guy, had shown interest in the building.
However, Huang Yuanshan felt that Zhang Tianxing probably wouldn't be able to afford it, given how young he was.
His family was also that of ordinary people. The fact that Zhang Tianxing had reached this height in such a short time astonished Huang Yuanshan.
Huang Yuanshan had never seen such a young and promising successful entrepreneur as Zhang Tianxing.
But the priority now was to deal with the electronics factory building. It seemed he needed to contact Zhang Tianxing quickly.
He couldn't hold out for him any longer. If he wanted it, he had to pay up. Otherwise, no deal. It was time to get the job done.
Dou Zijian, the deputy branch manager of Zhonghai Branch, walked over. "Branch Manager Huang, why don't we sell the electronics factory building? I've already made contact. Hongxing Casting is willing to offer eight million five hundred thousand."
Only eight million five hundred thousand. This figure made Huang Yuanshan somewhat dissatisfied. He suppressed his anger.
He said to Dou Zijian, "How about this: if Hongxing Casting can offer nine million five hundred thousand, then we can sell the electronics factory building to them. You know, the price I quoted Zhang Tianxing was ten million. Nine million five hundred thousand, I believe this price is acceptable."
Wu Zijian frowned. Hongxing Casting had originally promised him a bonus of five hundred thousand if they could secure the building for eight million five hundred thousand. He hadn't expected Huang Yuanshan to be so firm on nine million five hundred thousand.
It seemed he would have to make Huang Yuanshan wait a few more days. The general headquarters had requested the cleanup within half a month to meet the assessment target. If he failed, he would be removed from his position without any room for negotiation.
Zhang Tianxing was just a crayfish seller. His business was just starting. His net worth might be a million at best. He thought he could compete with me for this electronics factory building? What a pipe dream. It wouldn't be that easy.
If he wanted to oppose me, Wu, then it seemed he no longer wanted to cooperate with the bank.
Huang Yuanshan made a gesture for Dou Zijian to sit, indicating that this topic could be discussed another day. Eight million five hundred thousand was too low and might not allow him to meet the assessment target.
It seemed he would have to use some of his connections. At this point, Dou Zijian was unreliable, and Zhang Tianxing didn't have enough money. Fine, he'd clarify things with Zhang Tianxing first. If he couldn't afford it, it wouldn't be his fault.
However, before Huang Yuanshan could make the call, Yan Ruyu's graceful figure appeared in his office.
The famous Qiwèi Crayfish in Zhonghai was created by Yan Ruyu. It was rumored that due to certain reasons, Yan Ruyu had fallen out with her family. However, Yan Ruyu was now doing very well for herself.
Especially recently, Yan Ruyu and Zhang Tianxing had reached a cooperation agreement and jointly established a crayfish hot pot company.
The company hadn't officially opened yet, but it was foreseeable that these two were formidable individuals. Once they made their move, the outcome would be earth-shattering.
They must be planning something.
"Ms. Yan, welcome. What can I do for you? Please instruct me." The bank wasn't having an easy time either, with various tasks such as deposit quotas and loan targets. Successful entrepreneurs were the bank's most valued clients.
Of course, struggling entrepreneurs were the last people the bank wanted to see. If they couldn't meet their targets and came to the bank begging, the bank would certainly not show them a friendly face.
Yan Ruyu saw the busy Huang Yuanshan and said softly, "I wouldn't dare to ask for instructions. I'm here to see Branch Manager Huang about some business, specifically regarding that electronics factory building."
Hearing this, Huang Yuanshan waved his hand, putting on an expression of helpfulness. "Ms. Yan, the value is right there. Ten million, you won't be cheated, and you won't be fooled. This building stands there, it's a fixed asset, isn't it?"
"It's mainly due to the location. It's not in the city center. You know, Zhang Tianxing's companies are a high-tech network company and a catering business. They must be located in the center to maximize profits," Yan Ruyu pointed out the shortcomings of the electronics factory building.
Huang Yuanshan saw this and thought, here we go again. Buyers always find fault; this is an attempt to bargain.
"Ms. Yan, let me be frank. I told President Zhang the same thing. Our branch is about to undergo a performance ranking. This electronics factory building must be dealt with within half a month. I can authorize a further reduction of fifty thousand. Nine million five hundred thousand, no less. Any less, and there's nothing more to say. I believe this price should be sellable."
Huang Yuanshan didn't beat around the bush with Yan Ruyu. Time was tight. Although the building could be sold for nine million five hundred thousand, he was still uncertain in his heart, as it was not a small sum.
Upon hearing that there could be a fifty thousand discount, Yan Ruyu quickly started calculating. If this was the case, she could acquire the building. However, money was a significant issue right now.
"How about this, Branch Manager Huang? I have a proposal. I wonder what you think. We want to buy this building, but we don't have that much cash. So, we'd like to mortgage ten percent of the shares of Báidú to the bank and pay one million in cash. Once the electronics factory building is transferred to us, we will use it as collateral to apply for a loan. How much can you approve?"
Huang Yuanshan looked up at Yan Ruyu meaningfully. This could be discussed. Báidú was currently a leader on the internet, and ten percent of its shares could be worth a lot of money, plus one million in cash.
This could be done, but Zhang Tianxing would then use the building as collateral to apply for a loan. In that case, he could only approve five million. Thinking of this, Huang Yuanshan looked up and smiled.
"In principle, I agree. However, for the subsequent loan application, I can approve up to five million. This amount requires application to the general headquarters. If you can wait until next year, I think you might be able to apply for eight million. Let's see what President Zhang thinks."
To Yan Ruyu's surprise, the negotiation went so smoothly. She felt relieved. When she went back, she would surely impress Zhang Tianxing. She had even saved him fifty thousand.