Rebirth: 1977

Xi Jun understood what Ye Tianshui said before.

But at the end, he specifically asked, "Brother Xi, do you understand what I mean?", but he didn't understand what Ye Tianshui meant.

He has never come into contact with people of the nature of "spies" or "commercial espionage".

He never thought that one day he would have some interaction with such a person.

Nor did they connect the nature of the work of the Overseas Chinese Federation Office, which Ye Tianshui was in charge of, with "spy".

However, Young Master Ye wanted to investigate the identity and background of this overseas Chinese, and it was made clear that he would of course fully cooperate.

His idea was simple: since this overseas Chinese did not win the bid for the port terminal project, he could recommend other project options to him.

Investigate his background and financial strength clearly so that when recommending projects to him, we can try to meet his requirements as much as possible.

"Mr. Ye, I'm going to hang up first and check the message left by the overseas Chinese. I'll call you back and report."

Ye Tianshui thought about the purpose of his call and realized that he was not in a hurry to investigate this person. He just had a doubt in his mind that he wanted to resolve.

"Wait, Brother Xi, there is no rush to investigate this person. I called today to tell Leader Xia that I want to take over your port terminal project myself.

I will come to Pengcheng for a detailed discussion later this year.

Leader Xia is not in the office, please tell Pan Siqi that you guys should just reject his offer."

"What? Mr. Ye, are you...are you telling the truth?"

Xi Jun was shocked: "Sir, the total investment of that project may be more than one billion.

Do you really want this project?"

Ye Tianshui smiled faintly: "It seems that Brother Xi still doesn't know me well enough, when have I ever broken my promise?

Hahaha, but that’s normal. My previous investments were all small-scale.

I have never touched a multi-billion dollar project before.”

"No, no, Mr. Ye, you misunderstood what I meant."

Xi Jun didn't know how to explain it.

If Ye Tianshui's investment in Pengcheng is just a small matter, then what are the others?

Apart from the wealthy family's investment which could be on par with his, there were no other investors in Pengcheng that were bigger than the two of them.

What’s more, Ye Tianshui also has shares in the Fu family’s investment projects!

"Haha, no need to explain. I understand what you mean. You're just worried that I've already invested in several small projects, and I might not be able to turn over the funds for such a big project."

Ye Tianshui helped Xi Jun explain.

In fact, it really touched Xi Jun's heart.

In early 1984, when the monthly salary of city government officials was no more than 300 yuan, Ye Tianshui had already invested nearly 200 million yuan in Pengcheng.

If we were to evaluate these assets now, adding a zero at the end would be a conservative estimate.

He said he was going to invest more than 1 billion yuan in a project. Everyone would question whether his funds would be in place on time.

Of course, Xi Jun is not questioning it now, but he absolutely cannot believe it!

"Yes, yes, ah, no, no, Mr. Ye, to be honest, up to now, the project has only been launched with you and introduced an investor.

At the beginning, Leader Xia wanted to negotiate the specific contract terms and then sign the contract.

However, Pan Siqi modified the contract content again and again in an attempt to reduce investment costs.

Also, Mr. Ye, I told you that when this project was first launched, the government wanted to hold a 20% stake, but some leaders were opposed to it. "

When Xi Jun mentioned this, Ye Tianshui was deeply impressed. At the beginning, he thought that this project had nothing to do with him, so he ignored this clause.

He forgot about this when he wanted to get the project.

Twenty percent?

How is that possible? If he really wants to do this project, he must discuss the terms carefully.

"What is Pan Siqi's attitude towards this clause?"

Xi Jun whispered, "Of course he disagreed, and he argued about this clause for a while.

Later, the city government compromised and cancelled this clause, so the contract has not been signed until now.”

Ye Tianshui breathed a sigh of relief. It was good to cancel it! Then Pan Siqi's long talk was also useful.

However, he also accepted Xi Jun's kindness, and he was telling him in disguise.

“The government has proposed that the government must send people to participate in the management of the port.

Mr. Ye, you understand that with such a large trading volume at a port, without government supervision, there will be many problems. This is the responsibility of both parties. "

Xi Jun explained patiently.

Ye Tianshui felt that this suggestion was correct. In the following years, many items were smuggled through the port. With the joint supervision of government departments, the responsibility and pressure were reduced.

"This clause is a good addition. It is normal for government departments to participate in management."

By saying this, he was also telling Xi Jun that he accepted the terms.

Xi Jun: "The overseas Chinese who came later was actually very sincere and was willing to accept our city government's plan, but...

Mr. Ye, I told you not to be angry. "

Xi Jun said cautiously.

He originally didn't want to say it, but now that Young Master Ye said that the project would not be given to the one with the surname Pan, he would take this opportunity to file a complaint against him.

As the person in charge of this project, he was annoyed that Pan Siqi repeatedly overturned the city government's contract terms.

But thinking about the fact that this investor was introduced by Ye Tianshui, and no one stood up to compete at that time.

So I compromised again and again.

"Don't hesitate, just speak your mind."

Ye Tianshui was originally wondering why the project had not been signed yet.

It seems that this guy named Pan started to make trouble because he saw that there was no competition for the project.

This was probably his own fault, right? He had opened the door to convenience.

“Mr. Ye, you may not know that the design and planning of this port were designed by the most famous international design team.

Many of the equipment will be purchased from the most advanced international equipment, and the port’s throughput is planned to be 100 times that of the current old dock.”

Xi Jun gave a detailed introduction to Ye Tianshui.

"Oh, a hundred times? If I were to invest in this project, I would have to redesign it."

Ye Tianshui said in a cautious tone.

Is it one hundred times the size of the old dock? How can it be enough? How can we make money?

Such port investment must be made all at once, unlike other projects that can be expanded step by step.

Moreover, Ye Tianshui knew clearly that this port terminal was the first one built after the construction of Pengcheng began, and there would be several more ports along the coast of Pengcheng in the future.

"Ah? Master Ye, do you also mean that this is too big a leap?"

Xi Jun asked in surprise.

“No, what I mean is that building a port is a long-term project, even a long-term project for hundreds of years.

The designed throughput is too conservative, and it should be increased tenfold from a hundredfold.”

"Ah? There aren't that many goods coming in and out of the dock. Isn't that a waste?

Moreover, if it were to be expanded that much, the cost of construction would increase greatly.

Pan Siqi's suggestion was to reduce the original plan by half, and his investment plan was to be within 500 million yuan.

Some in the city government supported his suggestion, while others opposed it and proposed sticking to the original design plan.

Therefore, the project was delayed.

When someone came to compete, Pan Siqi became anxious and urged us to sign the contract with an investment amount of 600 million yuan.

It turned out that Pan Siqi came to Pengcheng to discuss cooperation by comparing his broken wharf with most of the crude equipment that needed manual labor to move things?

Xia Minglei did this for two reasons: one was to save his own face, and the other was that many people could not see how much economic benefit the construction of this port terminal would bring.

So, those who are rich have no courage, and those who are courageous have no money?

Those who came later to compete, don’t have connections that are better than mine?

"Brother Xi, don't question my suggestion first. I have already said this: this project must be mine.

Please tell Leader Xia that you will be having your annual holiday soon. His daughter is getting married during the Spring Festival, so he will definitely have to return to Beijing.

So, I won’t come to disturb him before the New Year. After the New Year, when you are back to work, I will come to your place and sit down and we will talk in detail.

This project has been delayed for more than two months. It is a large project, so for the sake of prudence, we don't mind delaying it for another month or two.

Let’s just take it as a case of good things coming to those who wait.

As for the funds, tell Leader Xia that there is no need to worry that I won’t be able to take it out. It’s just over 1 billion, right?

"According to my suggestion, we will expand the facility and use the most advanced international equipment. The budget will be over 1 billion... Y pounds. Should that be enough?"

"Y pounds? More than one billion?" Xi Jun was shocked.

“Of course, for such a large project, I don’t have the time to manage it myself, so I definitely need to bring in partners.

I didn't make it difficult for you, did I? "

Xi Jun was stunned by the blow and kept saying:

"No, no, I will definitely tell Leader Xia."

Only after the busy tone came on the microphone did Xi Jun sit down on the chair.

If this call was made by someone else, he would definitely question it and secretly mock it: Humph, you are just bragging!

Anyway, bragging is not taxable! So brag!

But now, Ye Tianshui’s phone call was just like what he said, when has he ever gone back on his word?

His forehead was covered with beads of sweat and he stared at the phone in a daze.

"Ding-a-ling, jingle-a-ling."

The phone rang suddenly, startling him. He jumped up from his chair, his heart still pounding as he picked up the receiver.

"Hello, Xijun."

"Who were you talking to on the phone just now? Why did you occupy the phone for so long?"

Xia Minglei's tone was somewhat reproachful.

"Ah, hello, leader! Young Master Ye called you but couldn't get through, so he called me."

"Oh? He is the kind of person who never comes to visit you for no reason. Did he say what it was?"

Xia Minglei and Ye Tianshui have known each other for so many years and know what kind of person he is.

It's nothing, or in other words, if it's not a big deal, he will never take the initiative to call.

Xi Jun thought about it and felt that this matter was too big to be explained clearly over the phone.

"Leader, there is indeed something, and it is a big deal. I will report to your office immediately."