Chapter 783: Get out if you don’t kneel!
Chapter 783: Get out if you don’t kneel!
Qiao Xueying said politely, "Hello, Mr. Du. Mr. Zhou often mentions you. I have heard of your great name for a long time."
"Oh? What did he say about me?" Du Bowen asked curiously.
"He said that without your support, there would be no Hualong and Teng'ao today, and he will always remember his gratitude to you." Qiao Xuying replied.
Du Bowen laughed and said, "You got it wrong. I should be the one thanking Xiao Zhou for bringing about the good situation. Today's achievements are inseparable from the efforts of you and Qianqian."
After chatting for a while, they got into the car, leaving more space for Zhou Qi and Du Bowen to communicate. The car drove towards the shipyard.
On the way, Du Bowen said to Zhou Qi: "I heard that the Bao family in Gangcheng spread some news that was unfavorable to a certain shipyard in Haishi. I want to investigate whether it is related to this matter before considering the acquisition."
"If there is a connection, then things may become complicated. After all, given the Bao family's position in the industry, even if the shipyard changes owners, business development may be hindered."
Zhou Qi smiled calmly and replied, "That shipyard was indeed targeted by the Bao family, but I asked them to do so."
Hearing this, Du Bowen looked at Zhou Qi in surprise. He didn't expect that he would have any connection with the Bao family, and that just one sentence could make the Bao family ban the shipyard.
Although this is just a small matter for the Bao family, it also shows Zhou Qi's current influence.
It seems that Zhou Qi's actions in Gangcheng were swift and efficient, which made the Bao family look at him with admiration.
This not only shows Zhou Qi's personal charm and ability, but also reflects his important position in the Li family's mind.
Du Bowen was even more surprised after hearing Zhou Qi's words.
He didn't understand why the Bao family would support Zhou Qi because of the Li family's relationship if Zhou Qi didn't hold an important position in the Li family.
This made him realize that Zhou Qi meant much more to the Li family than he had imagined.
"Xiao Zhou, did you reach any important cooperation with the Li family when you went to Gangcheng?" Du Bowen asked.
Zhou Qi seemed a little surprised by Du Bowen's question: "Brother Du, why didn't Qianqian tell you about this?"
Du Bowen looked confused, obviously he knew nothing about this matter.
Recently, he has been busy with the Nankai project, while his daughter Du Qianqian has been focusing on the facial cleansing wipes market and cooperation with Qidong. The father and daughter have almost no time to communicate about these things.
Zhou Qi smiled and explained: "I went to Gangcheng to acquire the Tang Group, which is now the Qihui Group, and is now managed by Li Jiaxin."
This simple sentence shocked Du Bowen. Tang Group was a huge enterprise, but now it had become Zhou Qi's asset and had the support of the Li family.
Although Zhou Qi's tone was relaxed, Du Bowen knew clearly that this meant that Zhou Qi had a special relationship with the Li family.
Du Bowen smiled and shook his head, then looked at Zhou Qi and said, "You always bring unexpected surprises."
When they arrived at the shipyard, Wu Jingren had left, but his team stayed.
As he toured the shipyard, Du Bowen praised the two gantry cranes and asked Zhou Qi about the cost of the acquisition.
"Fifty million in total." Zhou Qi replied.
Du Bowen was surprised to hear this number. What surprised him even more was that Zhou Qi expressed his intention to give the shipyard to him.
Considering that the actual value of the shipyard might be as high as 400 million, Du Bowen immediately rejected the generous gift.
Zhou Qi insisted: “Brother Du, I am not familiar with the shipyard business. This industry requires rich experience to succeed.
Why don't you just consider it as part of my investment, so that we won't seem too distant."
"Xiao Zhou, I..." Du Bowen said.
Zhou Qi gently waved his hand and interrupted with a smile: "Brother Du, I had this idea when I first acquired this shipyard. This is my sincere gift, and it would be too polite to refuse."
After saying that, Zhou Qi turned and gestured to Qiao Xuying.
She understood and took out a document from her bag and handed it to Zhou Qi. After he took the document, he handed it to Du Bowen: "Brother Du, please accept it."
Du Bowen smiled slightly, took the document, and said jokingly: "Xiao Zhou, what you gave is not just a shipyard, but it has raised the entire Teng Ao to a higher level."
Zhou Qi's relationship with the port city means that whether it is shipping or shipbuilding, it is possible to promote cooperation with the Bao family. Once the shipping routes of the port city are opened, the benefits will be immeasurable.
Zhou** responded with understanding: "Brother Du, we are a family, this is as it should be."
Du Bowen nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Yes, we are a family. I won't be polite then."
After visiting the shipyard, the group did not stay and went straight back to Hualong headquarters.
Since Du Bowen rarely visits, of course I have to take a good look around.
As soon as he got out of the elevator, Fang Qinhui rushed to Zhou Qi and pleaded humbly: "Mr. Zhou, I'm here to apologize. Please have mercy on me and let me go..."
Fang Qinhui knew that the reason behind Dinghui's total collapse within half a day was the loss of supply of goods and materials, which was obviously cut off by Hualong.
Now his fate is in Zhou Qi's hands. As long as he can gain forgiveness and get the supplies, all crises can be resolved; otherwise, he might really lose everything.
However, Zhou Qi just glanced at Fang Qinhui indifferently and did not give any response, neither forgiving nor rejecting, but just letting him stand at the door and wait.
Watching Zhou Qi and others walk into the company, Fang Qinhui gritted his teeth and followed them into the company.
Zhou Qi asked someone to make tea, and then sat on the sofa and chatted with Du Bowen.
Seeing that Zhou Qi ignored him, Fang Qinhui said after a moment of silence: "Mr. Zhou, I was wrong before. Please forgive me this time. I promise I will never do it again."
Zhou Qi gently blew away the hot steam in the teacup and slowly took a sip of tea.
After putting down the teacup, he finally looked at Fang Qinhui and said coldly: "Just saying sorry and expecting me to let you go, isn't that too easy?"
Fang Qinhui frowned and asked, "Mr. Zhou, what do you want me to do?"
"Kneel down!" Zhou Qi ordered casually.
Hearing this, Fang Qinhui's eyes widened, staring at Zhou Qi and said:
"Boss Zhou, this is too much. I just said a few unpleasant words. I have always supplied the goods on time."
"It's okay not to kneel."
Zhou Qi gestured towards the door: "The door is over there, you can go now."
Fang Qinhui raised his voice: "We are all working in the same circle, we should leave room for others, don't go too far!"
"Excessive?"
Zhou Qi looked at him expressionlessly and said, "This is your last chance. If you don't kneel, get out!"
Fang Qinhui felt his face burning and he almost exploded with anger.
He turned to look at Qiao Xuying for help, but Qiao Xuying was talking to Du Qianqian and ignored him.
He realized how dire his situation was—if he couldn’t resolve the problem today, he might not only go bankrupt, but he might also face legal action or even jail time.
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