Those Years When I Was Forced to Top the Forbes List

Chapter 330 There are always hardships in the old era
(The mayor's phone call in the previous chapter was edited down by more than 100 words. If you see any awkward sentences in these chapters, it means they have been censored.)
In Chengdu, where the sky was clear and the air was crisp, a wisp of haze swept in from the direction of Guanghan, darkening the sky.

It doesn't seem to be either.

It seems that they were left here a few years ago; the ones from Guanghan are just a few small dark clouds that have gathered here.

Chen Xuebing stood by the window and answered a phone call. Then he turned around and placed his fingers on the ashtray on the coffee table, the cigarette ash falling from his fingertips.

"It seems we really have no choice but to deal with this guy surnamed Liu."

"What's wrong?" Kan Zhidong asked.

"Mr. Wang from Wuliangye called and said that Liu Han caused a scene at the meeting."

Chen Xuebing had just finished speaking.

Bi Yaxiong slammed his fist on the coffee table in the hotel suite.

"That's ridiculous! If it doesn't work, then we're not doing it!"

Kan Zhidong, on the other hand, was more cautious. After thinking for a moment, he said, "How about we find a local influential person and have him have a tea ceremony according to Chongqing customs?"

Cai Zhijian also pushed up his glasses: "In Hong Kong, people like this have advisors to handle business negotiations. I think it's better to find their business people to talk to. Business is business, and we can just give them some money if necessary."

Chen Xuebing waved his hand: "Strictly speaking, he's not a member of society. It's useless to talk to him about the rules of society."

Having said that, he sat down and slowly said:

"His father was a veteran and a teacher. Given that psychological and educational theories were not yet mature at that time, Liu Han's childhood was likely marked by a loss of freedom, resulting in numerous traumas and a strong evil instinct. However, based on his family background, the values ​​he was instilled with were probably inclined towards positive contributions."

The three of them found it a bit strange, but they listened attentively, as if it were a story being told.

"His starting point in adulthood was not good. He traded timber and ran an arcade. These industries were very chaotic. Later, he was almost killed by his competitors in futures trading, which triggered his evil instincts. However, under the constructive values ​​instilled by his family, he did a lot of good deeds and became a great philanthropist."

"He enjoys doing good deeds, and when he donates money, he might be even more innocent than those celebrities."

As Chen Xuebing spoke, he recalled the Hope Primary School that stood firm during the earthquake.

Kan Zhidong's face twitched: "Why did you start talking about this? What, are you going to lecture him? That's not like you!"

In his memory, Chen Xuebing was a tough guy who would simply leave if he wasn't wanted here.

"Nonsense!" Chen Xuebing's face darkened. "This can't be dealt with by force. If it could, I'd go to Southeast Asia right now and find some tough guys to kidnap him!"

Kan Zhidong frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

"hiss"

The three of them gasped.

Chen Xuebing then said in a deep voice, "This person is concerned about his image and desperately wants to squeeze into the upper class to stand out from others, but he also has some awareness and knows who he can't mess with."

Kan Zhidong frowned: "What are you going to do?"

Chen Xuebing didn't explain, but pondered for a moment and said, "In the future, when we do business, we will encounter many difficult people. We need a think tank to collect materials for us, analyze their personalities, and find their weaknesses to facilitate negotiations. Lao Cai, you know a lot of high-end talents, so you can set up this department."

"What if you can't handle it?"

"Then let's go back and find someone to put pressure on them."

That night, Chen Xuebing still received a phone call.

The call didn't go through Xianting's hands, but it still came through.

Around nine o'clock, in Jinniu District, Chengdu, the usually bustling Shunxing Old Teahouse closed early today.

Behind the sandalwood screen in Shujin Pavilion, Liu Han lit a Zhonghua cigarette with a gilded lighter, and the smoke rings swept past the calligraphy banner "The highest virtue is like water" on the wall.

Liu Han's leisurely demeanor made his younger brother Liu Wei, who was standing next to him, burst into laughter.

"Brother, I think you've waited in vain. That greenhorn has probably already packed up and gone back to Chongqing."

Liu Han exhaled a smoke ring and said contemptuously, "Bullshit, do you think it's as simple as you imagine to make a business worth tens of billions? Your brother has been in the business for so many years and I've only managed to get to this level!"

Liu Wei chuckled awkwardly, "You've thought of everything."

After saying that, he patted his waist and laughed disdainfully, "So what if it's a billion? He really dares to come, hehe."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door to the private room outside was suddenly pushed open, as if deliberately slapping Liu Wei in the face.

Chen Xuebing and Kan Zhidong were solemnly inspected by the guards at the door before walking in with smiles.

Laughter precedes people's arrival.

"Mr. Liu, isn't it a bit too cautious to have so many people outside?"

Chen Xuebing walked around the screen and saw Liu Han, whose scalp was glowing under the lamplight, and Liu Wei standing to the side. He glanced at Liu Wei, then raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, smiling easily as he said:
"Young Master Liu is still inside on high alert. What, are you afraid I'll harm your brother?"

Liu Wei was startled by the young man's slightly disdainful slap, which made his eyes widen instantly, and he put his hand on his waist.

Lao Tzu

It's too late, but it's soon.

Chen Xuebing's eyes narrowed, and he grabbed the man's wrist to restrain him. Then he took something from the man's waist and pressed him down on the table.

Kan Zhidong's eyes narrowed slightly when he saw this thing.

Chen Xuebing, however, pinned Liu Wei to the table in an extremely bizarre posture, covering Liu Wei's mouth with one hand and pressing down on his head with the other, casually examining the object in his hand, and laughed, "Where did you get this, Mr. Liu?" Liu Han did not expect that a businessman would be so skilled. Liu Wei was also a veteran of many battles, yet he was subdued by him in a very short time.

But he remained calm and didn't call for help. He just smiled and said, "If Mr. Chen doesn't let go, it might not be easy for you to get out of here today."

Chen Xuebing smiled, let go of Liu Wei, pushed him away, raised his hands in a fist salute, and stood up with his right thumb, making a gesture of respect.

"I've heard that General Manager Liu's security chief is daring and skilled in combat. I've had a few days of experience with him and I'm itching to try it myself. Shall I call him in and ask him for some pointers?"

Liu Wei staggered to his feet, his face contorted with rage, ready to charge forward, but Liu Han stopped him with a raised hand.

"Haha, you've been around the streets before, brother? Sit down!" Liu Han clasped his hands in a fist salute, appearing quite pleased.

Chen Xuebing intentionally categorized his past with the other party, but his next words were blunt: "I may have muddled through for a few days, but as for what Boss Liu said about not being able to get out, that's a joke. If you messed with me, then you've run out of options."

Liu Han's face immediately darkened: "It seems that President Chen still hasn't figured out who I am."

"Have you even bothered to find out who I am?" Chen Xuebing said sternly. "Do you know how many wealthy people rely on my fund for meals, or how many key projects are waiting for me to manage them? If you mess with me, no one can save you!"

Liu Wei, who was initially furious, immediately calmed down.

Liu Han remained silent for a while, then shook his head, fiddled with his ring, and sneered: "So you've inquired about me and are intentionally targeting me, Liu Han? I won't touch you, but you can't start work without my permission."

"Heh." Chen Xuebing took out his phone, found a number, and placed it on the table. "You think nobody can control you here, huh? Look at this guy, can he control you or not?"

Liu Han leaned closer and saw a phone number and a name.

His surprise was evident on his face, but he quickly concealed it, gave a dry laugh, and couldn't utter a word of rebuttal for a moment.

Chen Xuebing opened his phone camera and took a picture of the things on the table. Before Liu Han and Liu Wei could react, he also took a picture of them.

Then I casually sent it to a Starlink test account.

By the time the two brothers realized what he was doing, it was too late.

Seeing their sharp eyes, Chen Xuebing laughed and said, "No need to rush. This thing is just a toy if you don't use it. But if you do use it, then who knows?"

The two looked hesitant and uncertain.

When Kan Zhidong saw that the thing was back in Liu Wei's hands, cold sweat broke out on his back.

There was a brief silence.

Liu Han rested his elbows on the table, leaned closer to the surface, lowered his voice, and gave a threatening look to his eyes.

"Brother, I'm genuinely interested in doing business. So many people are involved in this business; if the wind can get in, the rain can get in, why can't I?"

"Yes, anyone can come in, except you."

Chen Xuebing refused without leaving any room for negotiation, but then sighed, pointed to the phone on the table, and became earnest:

“Brother, do you know why I was able to get through to this number directly? It’s because I’m in legitimate business, working for the country. This kind of project isn’t suitable for you.”

After saying that, he gave Liu Wei a meaningful look.

Liu Han understood something, but then frowned.

He always felt that this person was a bit of a bully.

"Brother, this isn't something you can settle with just a few words. I got involved by pulling strings; relationships and social obligations all come at a cost. You think you can just take away the 1500 acres of land that was promised to me with a few words?"

"Yes! Spit it out!" Liu Wei said, clearly annoyed.

Chen Xuebing relaxed and leaned back in his seat, laughing, "It's just a loss of a few hundred million. I can make it up to you, but you have to agree to one condition."

"How many hundred million? How will we make up for it?" Liu Han didn't want to be fooled.

"You started out in futures trading, so I don't need to explain what I do, right? This 400 million investment, you open an account yourself, and I'll manage it for you. Within six months, I'll double it for you, making you 800 million."

"What if I invest more money in you? What if you use my account to fill your own positions? What if you don't make any money?"

"You're asking me what to do? I'm afraid you'll change your mind! People are chasing after me to invest, but I don't want any of them. If you don't want to invest, I'll go find the person behind you. I can handle this too! Eight hundred million, let's see if he wants to make that much!"

Chen Xuebing shouted, and a large group of people outside rushed in, drawn by the noise.

Liu Han's most sensitive nerve was touched. He gritted his teeth and waved for the person to leave.

He took a deep breath and asked, "What are the conditions?"

“This money isn’t all for you.” Chen Xuebing chuckled. “You two know each other because of the Aba Siguniang Mountain project, right? You’re familiar with that area. You need to contribute 3 million yuan to help me develop the tourism project along National Highway 213.”

Liu Han narrowed his eyes immediately: "You know about this too?"

Chen Xuebing laughed.

A few years later, even netizens will know about this.

He wouldn't dare to use those fabricated rumors about Liu Han on the internet in his previous life to deceive Liu Han, but he had specifically inquired about the Four Sisters Mountain today, and the rumors should have some basis.

“Once you’re in this circle, some things aren’t secrets anymore.” Chen Xuebing smiled mysteriously. “I can also find out his phone number. If you don’t want to cooperate, I can contact him directly to handle it.”

“I’m the kind of person who operates cleanly and makes money honestly, so he would probably prefer to work with me.”

(End of this chapter)