Lin Fan and Tian Mengyao arrived just as they ran into the hotel owner.
Seeing the owner's crestfallen expression, Lin Fan's heart sank. He hoped nothing had gone wrong!
Tian Mengyao tugged on Lin Fan's arm and hurried past the owner.
She just wanted to get things done quickly and then go back for a nap.
As for Zheng Yue's tens of millions in investment, she seemed unfazed.
Things that came easily were rarely cherished.
Ever since she was sensible, she had known the extent of her father's power.
And power could be converted into money. Although she didn't know the exact amount, she knew it would be a terrifying number, far greater than tens of millions.
Knock, knock, knock!
She knocked on the door.
"Uncle Zhou, I'm here."
"Mengyao!"
Zhou Weiguo greeted her warmly, and when he saw Lin Fan, his eyes were filled with admiration and envy.
"Xiao Fan, you're here too."
"Uncle Zhou."
Lin Fan greeted him.
"Come in quickly, Xiao Wang, pour some tea."
The three sat down.
Zhou Weiguo inquired about Tian Mengyao's recent situation, his words full of concern.
"Uncle Zhou, are the contracts ready?"
Tian Mengyao was a bit impatient, feeling like she was about to fall asleep listening.
"They are ready."
Zhou Weiguo instructed Wang Qing to bring the contracts.
"Let's sign a letter of intent first. Mengyao, as you know, Borun Pharmaceutical is a large and established company, and the various procedures will take time. But don't worry, this matter is as good as done and will not change."
Zhou Weiguo said.
Lin Fan understood, realizing that Zhou Weiguo was playing the "show me the money" game.
It seemed that the trip to Siam was inevitable!
"Xiao Fan, what are you spacing out for?"
Tian Mengyao took the contract and glanced through it.
She didn't look carefully, nor did she need to.
Zhou Weiguo wouldn't stoop to playing tricks on her.
"Sign here."
Tian Mengyao found the places that needed signatures and then opened the ink pad box, placing it in front of Lin Fan.
Zhou Weiguo was one hundred percent certain that the eldest daughter of the Tian family was genuinely interested.
What good fortune!
Zhou Weiguo secretly observed Lin Fan, a hint of jealousy in the depths of his eyes.
If he had such a powerful backer, he wouldn't have to be a lackey in Shimen County.
With two copies, the contract was established.
"Uncle Zhou, when will the formal handover be?"
Tian Mengyao asked, a little uneasy.
"Soon, very soon."
Zhou Weiguo said with a smile, "Mengyao, don't worry, with me handling it, it will be foolproof."
"Thank you, then."
Tian Mengyao tugged on Lin Fan's arm, "Xiao Fan, let's go."
Having served as the village secretary for half a year in Luofeng Village, her mind had matured considerably. She knew to maintain distance from outsiders.
"Mengyao, I can show you around Borun Pharmaceutical," Zhou Weiguo suggested. "It will be yours soon, you can't be the owner and not know your own house."
"Uncle Zhou, don't say that. It's Xiao Fan's, it has nothing to do with me."
Tian Mengyao quickly distanced herself.
Tian Yutang always valued his reputation and would absolutely not get involved in such trouble.
"Look at my mouth, I slip up so easily."
Zhou Weiguo chuckled, looking at the two of them with a hint of amusement in his eyes.
Tian Mengyao swayed Lin Fan's arm, "Xiao Fan, shall we go?"
"Let's go take a look," Lin Fan smiled at Zhou Weiguo. "Thank you for your trouble."
"It's no trouble, it's my duty."
Zhou Weiguo looked at Wang Qing and instructed, "Xiao Wang, get the car ready."
"Let's go down together, I drove too."
The four of them left the room and went down to the lobby.
The hotel owner was personally manning the front desk, anxiously waiting for Zhou Weiguo.
An apology was necessary, and it had to satisfy Zhou Weiguo.
But a broken mirror is hard to mend; even a case of aged Pu'er tea worth over half a million yuan hadn't worked.
As the owner was racking his brain, a young man and a young woman walked out smiling.
The owner looked up and almost dropped his jaw.
Who was following the two of them?
Wasn't it the Secretary Zhou he had been trying desperately to appease?
How was this possible?
Who had the power to make Secretary Zhou seem like a mere attendant?
In his eyes, Zhou Weiguo was now a supporting character, walking at a leisurely pace behind the two youngsters, occasionally leaning in to speak, with a smile on his face.
"I really..."
The owner was filled with regret.
I missed a huge opportunity!
If only I had seized the chance to get acquainted, even exchanging a few words would have been good!
Then, with the help of these two distinguished guests, perhaps my troubles would have been resolved.
"Boss, we're checking out," Wang Qing jogged to the counter and said stiffly.
"No, no need."
The owner watched the two young people walk out, laughing and chatting with Zhou Weiguo, wishing he could rush out and get their contact information.
"What are you doing? How much is it?"
Wang Qing had already taken out his phone and was scanning a QR code.
"Really, no need."
The hotel owner said with a dejected face, why hadn't he recognized these VIPs?
...
In the car.
"Xiao Fan, are we there?"
Tian Mengyao saw a tall advertising board by the road with the name Borun Pharmaceutical on it.
"Yes, it's just ahead."
Lin Fan was a little excited, peering through the car window at the large factory ahead.
This was his foundation!
Every man had a dream of achieving something, and Lin Fan was no exception.
"Look how happy you are," Tian Mengyao's lips curled into a smile. "What will you do if you go bankrupt in the future?"
"Tsk tsk, if I go bankrupt, I'll run away with you and roam the world."
"Who's roaming the world with you? You're always thinking of good things!"
Tian Mengyao blushed with shyness.
Zhou Weiguo's car ahead slowly stopped in front of the factory gate.
Unexpectedly, a white SUV was blocking the entrance, with a young man and woman who seemed to be arguing with the security guards.
"Huh?"
Lin Fan's gaze fell on the woman's back, which seemed familiar. Then he looked at the car and suddenly recognized it.
"Do you know them?"
Tian Mengyao asked, "Do you know the man or the woman?"
"I've run into an old classmate."
Lin Fan opened the door and got out.
Standing at the entrance was Cai Yan.
And beside Cai Yan was Jiang Yi.
Lin Fan was puzzled. Why were these two together?
Wang Qing got out of the car and asked, "What are you doing here?"
Cai Yan and Jiang Yi turned around together.
Judging by their expressions, both seemed very angry.
"What's it to you?" Jiang Yi retorted.
A security guard ran up to Wang Qing and said, "They're here to collect a debt."
"Collect a debt?"
Wang Qing was taken aback.
Jiang Yi's gaze was hostile. "Borun Pharmaceutical signed a one-year landscaping contract with us. Now the factory is sealed, and the plants we leased are still inside. We haven't gotten our money, so we need an explanation, right?"
Wang Qing's face hardened. "The government will naturally come up with a resolution. You should go back and wait for the news. What's rightfully yours won't be shortchanged."
"You say that so easily!"
Cai Yan's temper flared up.