That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1349 I Don't Eat Alone

After picking up Sun Xianjin from the airport, Li Ye went directly to Jin Peng's residence.

As soon as Jin Peng saw Sun Xianjin, he said with a smile, "Brother Yingjie, I've been waiting for you for so many days! If you hadn't come, I wouldn't have been able to explain it to your sister-in-law. She's been dreaming of becoming a strong woman."

Upon hearing Jin Peng's words, Sun Xianjin felt a surge of warmth in his heart, a mixture of gratitude and relief.

Jin Peng is no longer the small-time vendor who used to pull a cart and deliver grain and vegetables to their group of eight. He's now a big boss with deals worth hundreds of millions. Cui Jinghao has been searching for so long, but he still hasn't been able to find Jin Peng's door.

Even a boss of this caliber is so humble when you meet him; he truly treats Fu Yingjie like one of his own!

So Fu Yingjie quickly said, "Brother Peng, I'm sorry for my poor performance this time. You and Li Ye were supposed to help me, but I dragged my feet and delayed things."

"Hey, how is this a delay? This is called 'good things come to those who wait.' Sit down, have a drink, and warm yourself up."

Jin Peng gestured for Sun Xianjin to sit down, then asked Fu Yingjie, "Yingjie, since your provincial department sent you here, your sister-in-law's project must have reached a conclusion, right?"

Fu Yingjie said, "Yes, our top leader gave me a strict order before he left: we must get this $100 million project settled in Dongshan. Peng, you know I'm an honest person. I want to ask, is it really $100 million?"

Jin Peng tilted his head, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Hey, Yingjie, are you looking down on me? I've been stuck in this freezing, godforsaken place for so long. If I don't make some money soon, wouldn't I be a fool?"

Fu Yingjie was incredibly excited. He pursed his lips and said, "Brother Peng, that means... there really is one hundred million US dollars!"

Jin Peng chuckled, scratched his scalp, and said, "The plan is for 100 million, but how much will actually be finalized depends on the level of support you give us."

After listening to Jin Peng's cryptic words, Fu Yingjie was somewhat bewildered and could only look at Li Ye.

Li Ye stated frankly, "One hundred million US dollars is the starting point. I've discussed it with Brother Peng, and since we're going to do it, we should go big, so that some of these little devils won't try to trip us up because they don't know their own limitations."

Fu Yingjie gasped, realizing he had been worrying for nothing the whole way.

Although some people boast after drinking, saying things like "a section chief can shut you down," you still have to consider who they're shutting down.

Back in 1992, if it was a project worth hundreds of millions of dollars, then forget about any little devil, even the King of Hell would give you the green light, since you were counting on it to go to Heaven to report your achievements at the end of the year!
Fu Yingjie couldn't help but say, "Brother Peng, you should have said so earlier! You made me worry for nothing."

Jin Peng glanced at Fu Yingjie and said with a smile, "Should I have said so earlier? If I had, would you still be able to come to Su'e?"

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Fu Yingjie suddenly realized.

Actually, even though the unit's top leader ordered Fu Yingjie to "definitely secure a $100 million project," he himself might not believe that there really was a $100 million project; he was just putting pressure on Fu Yingjie.

But if you really know there are several hundred million dollars involved, then Fu Yingjie's level is really not that impressive.

Even though Fu Yingjie has now arrived in Suzhou, he still needs to proceed step by step and control the pace to secure the project in his own hands most reliably.

"Brother Peng, I won't say anything more, I... I'll do it."

Fu Yingjie picked up his wine glass, downed it in one gulp, and then swore an oath: "Don't worry, Brother Peng, I will definitely get you the greatest support—land, electricity, and technical personnel."

Jin Peng said, "I've already started preparing the technical staff. I plan to move a technical team from Suzhou and recruit a group of college graduates from the mainland. This isn't because I'm a Western worshipper! I just can't stand others pointing fingers at me."

"Okay, Peng, whatever you say goes! I'll report the recruitment of college graduates to my unit immediately and give it my full support."

Fu Yingjie has no objections anymore. He'll do whatever you say, as long as the project is real.

After Jin Peng finished explaining some details to Fu Yingjie, Li Ye asked, "Yingjie, what about Cui Jinghao? Some people are good for nothing but getting into trouble!"

Fu Yingjie replied without hesitation, "Easy. I'll find a way to send him back right away. We won't be at ease if he doesn't go back."

Jin Peng chuckled and said, "Hey, that's right! People in your circle are all about putting each other down. If you don't step on them, they'll step on you. You absolutely shouldn't treat them like brothers."
A few days ago, that guy surnamed Cui kept looking for me. When he couldn't find me, he asked someone to pass on a message to me, saying that he was my good brother and that he wanted to help me.

Fu Yingjie: "."

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The three had finished their conversation, and Li Ye planned to take Fu Yingjie home, but Jin Peng had Qu Qingyou see him off, leaving Li Ye behind. Li Ye asked, puzzled, "What's wrong, Brother Peng? Is there some secret you're telling me now? Did your wife find out you've had a few more mistresses?"

"Please don't make fun of me anymore."

Jin Peng awkwardly rubbed his scalp, then said with a grin, "Why don't you invest in your sister-in-law's aluminum project?"

"Shall I take a share?"

Li Ye paused for a moment, then said with a laugh, "What's wrong, Brother Peng? Are you going to give me shares? Let me tell you, I'm a Party member, I have principles."

"Hahahaha~"

Jin Peng laughed heartily, then said seriously, "Xiao Ye, I'd be a little hesitant if you didn't join in."

"Damn it, can't we have any pure brotherly affection at all?"

Li Ye really didn't want to get involved in this.

Because this aluminum project is being managed by Jin Peng's wife, doing business with a woman is extremely difficult.

Otherwise, look at those brothers who partner up; they can all manage to stay together without much trouble. But once they get married and their wives get involved, things get really messy!
But Jin Peng said frankly, "Xiao Ye, I haven't skimped on a single penny of Feng Hua Clothing's profits over the years, so I, Jin Peng, swear that I will never keep all the profits to myself."

"Ah~"

Li Ye lightly punched Jin Peng, then said, "Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. If you want me to invest, let your wife and Xiao Yu discuss it. I'll invest real money, so they can make it clear to each other."

Jin Peng said happily, "Alright, Xiao Ye, you're the most insightful. Even if we have a falling out later, it's none of our business."

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In fact, Jin Peng is the one who is truly insightful.

No matter how good their relationship was, Jin Peng still had to share the profits. He had been with Su'e for so long, and Feng Hua Clothing hadn't shortchanged him a single penny of the profits.

But if it involves women partnering in business, then let the women deal with the women! They have something in common.

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While Jin Peng and Li Ye finalized the shareholding agreement, Fu Yingjie arrived at the Dongshan inspection team's residence.

He had just gotten out of the car and entered the hotel when he saw Cui Jinghao sitting in the lobby.

Seeing Fu Yingjie return, Cui Jinghao immediately came over and said, "Yingjie, we brothers need to have a serious talk. After so many years of friendship, we can't let a small misunderstanding ruin it."

"Wait a moment, I need to go and report to my supervisor."

Fu Yingjie ignored Cui Jinghao and went straight to the room of the head of the inspection team, making Cui Jinghao grit his teeth in anger.

He felt really wronged and went to a few colleagues to complain.

"Is Fu Yingjie really so opportunistic that he would trample on his brothers of many years for the sake of this one project?"

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True ruthless heroes who rise to power by stepping on others are those who believe in the principle of "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me." It is perfectly reasonable for me to take your project, but it is outrageous for you to take mine.

But before Cui Jinghao could finish complaining, he received a notification from the head of the inspection team.

"Xiao Cui, there's an urgent matter at home that needs your attention. Pack your things and head back to China tomorrow."

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"Fu Yingjie, you'll die a horrible death!"

(End of this chapter)