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Chapter 585: The Die-Hard Fan
Chapter 585: The Die-Hard Fan
Lu Jiaxin was caught in traffic on her way to Fulinmen, and by the time she arrived at the private room, it was already noon. After seating herself, she asked Xiao Xiao to inform the waiter that they could start serving the dishes.
Once the food was served, Yan Yijun and Xiao Xiao stood guard outside the room to ensure they wouldn't be disturbed. Lu Jiaxin believed in equality, and usually didn't mind sharing a table with others during mealtimes. However, today's matter was of great importance and shouldn't be overheard by too many people.
With the door closed and the television turned on to the news channel, their voices were effectively masked from those outside.
Su Heyuan couldn't help but straighten his waist, feeling the weight of the situation.
Lu Jiaxin shared her idea of starting an automobile factory and explained Nie Zhan's conditions, "With the recent stock market turmoil, my intuition about its trajectory has been proven right. Nie Zhan is willing to make the necessary introductions, but given our significant overseas investments, we must maintain a neutral stance. Getting too close to the mainland could impact our investments."
"What does that mean?" Su Heyuan asked.
Lu Jiaxin turned to him, "Brother Yuan, what Nie means is that you will set up this automobile factory, and we will invest but not participate in its operations."
Su Heyuan's mind was in a whirl, and he waved his hands, "Hold on, let me process this. You believe that the SL Group will disband, so you want to start an automobile factory and collaborate with SL's automobile division. Then, when they disband amid the turmoil, we can take advantage of the chaos and profit."
Lu Jiaxin nodded, agreeing that he had summed it up well, although the idiom 'hun shui mo yu' (literally 'muddy water, fuzzy fish') wasn't the most elegant choice; perhaps 'picking up a bargain' would be better.
A puzzled look crossed Su Heyuan's face, "Why do you think the SL Group will disband?"
Lu Jiaxin's explanation to Su Heyuan differed from what Nie Zhan had shared, "Do you remember Li Qing? He's currently working for SL and helping me gather information from various industries and the government. Based on the data he's collected, my intuition tells me that SL will disband within three to four years."
Without delving into specifics, Su Heyuan accepted her words and replied, "If you think it will disband, then it definitely will, Jiaxin. If you want to start an automobile factory, let's do it. By the way, how much do you plan to invest?"
Lu Jiaxin's heart warmed. This man had truly evolved into her die-hard fan.
She had given this matter some thought and replied, "An initial investment of 100 million yuan, with additional funds injected if needed later on. Once we collaborate with SL's automobile factory and sign the contract, we can take out loans from their bank."
Borrow rubles, repay in rubles, and reap enormous profits.
Su Heyuan was perplexed, "Shouldn't we take out loans from domestic banks? Why borrow from SL's bank? I've heard their loan terms are quite stringent."
Lu Jiaxin explained, "Nie Zhan has a university classmate from Moscow who comes from a prominent family. With Nie Zhan and me as guarantors, asking him to help with the bank loan won't be a problem."
Su Heyuan understood, "So, I'll just be the figurehead?"
Lu Jiaxin corrected him, "I'll only provide the funds. You'll have full authority over the factory, and neither Nie Zhan nor I will interfere in its operations."
Su Heyuan nodded, "So, I'll just hold the shares without any involvement in the day-to-day operations. If we make a profit, great, but if we lose money..." He paused, realizing that she hadn't even considered the possibility of making a profit.
Lu Jiaxin chuckled, "We'll definitely incur losses in the initial stages, but as long as you control the situation and don't let the losses get out of hand, it'll be fine."
Maintaining an automobile factory wouldn't be a problem. Especially in a few years, with the major events she knew about from her past life, her wealth would easily double.
Sometimes, she wondered why she bothered with the hassle of running a business when she could make astronomical sums through financial products alone. But this was a dream from her previous life, and she felt compelled to fulfill it, lest she regret it on her deathbed.
Su Heyuan pondered for a moment before speaking, "Starting an automobile factory from scratch will take too long. Jiaxin, why don't we directly collaborate with the mainland and establish an automobile factory together? That way, we can save a lot of time."
Lu Jiaxin agreed with his suggestion, although she hadn't voiced it directly, "That's fine with me. My budget for this is 500 million yuan."
Su Heyuan's eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed, "That's almost my entire net worth! You're asking for more than I'm worth with that one request!"
Lu Jiaxin joked, "Are you going to audit my accounts now?"
Su Heyuan laughed, "Of course not. I'm just in awe of you. In just five years, you've amassed such a huge fortune. I can't even come close, no matter how hard I try."
Lu Jiaxin countered, "Why would you want to keep up with me? People with luck like mine are a minority. Look at your peers; I'm sure not many can compare to you."
Su Heyuan laughed heartily, finding her way of comforting him quite unique, but he loved hearing it, "Indeed, there's no comparison. You're the daughter of the God of Wealth. I've earned a lot by following your lead these years, or I wouldn't have my current net worth."
While he couldn't match Lu Jiaxin or Nie Zhan, he was still considered exceptional among his peers, which was why the Hu family had agreed to marry their daughter to him. And now that he was back in the mainland, not only were his relatives and friends treating him with respect, but even the Xie family was being exceedingly polite. However, with Lu Jiaxin, the daughter of the God of Wealth, by his side, he wouldn't let this praise go to his head, and he maintained the same attitude towards everyone as he always had.
Su Heyuan asked, "Jiaxin, after the automobile factory is established, can we give He Ming a position there? He loves cars and once told me that he wanted to start his own automobile factory one day and sell the sedans we produce to foreigners, earning their money."
Lu Jiaxin was surprised, "I've never heard him mention that!"
Su Heyuan explained, "He knew it was impossible, so he only brought it up once when he was drunk. By the way, he can fix any problems with the small car I bought for him."
Only true passion would drive someone to devote their time and energy to studying and researching. This fellow had kept a tight lid on things; she had known him for so many years and only now learned of his love for cars and his dream of building them.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "I told you, the factory will be under your management, and I won't interfere. But Brother Yuan, if my prediction comes true, our factory will become the largest automobile production base in the country."
"I believe in the development of the mainland, and as people get richer, they'll be willing to spend money on cars. So, we won't have to worry about selling cars for the next thirty years."
Su Heyuan asked, puzzled, "Why thirty years? Shouldn't our cars sell well indefinitely?"
Indeed, if it weren't for her ability to foresee the future, she wouldn't have imagined that development in the mainland would progress so rapidly. Lu Jiaxin explained, "Nothing remains unchanged forever. If we can maintain profitability for thirty years, that would be excellent. The real concern is that poor management could lead to bankruptcy halfway through."
Su Heyuan immediately assured her, "That won't happen. He Ming and I will manage it diligently. If your prediction comes true, I'll strive to turn a profit within five years."
The premise, of course, was that SL truly disbanded; otherwise, no one could say when they would turn a profit. However, one thing was certain—he would have to make a trip back to the mainland in the next two days.
(End of Chapter)
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