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The screen displays a drone aerial video.

The camera slowly pans over a verdant valley, flanked by steep limestone cliffs covered in moss and vines.

The camera pans down, passing through a thin layer of mist, revealing the entrance to a natural cave. The cave entrance is quite large, estimated to be several stories high, with several thick stalactite columns hanging down from it, glistening with a moist sheen in the sunlight.

The camera continued to zoom into the cave, where the interior space appeared much larger than the entrance. The highest point of the dome was estimated to be tens of meters high, and stalactites and stalagmites stood densely on the cave floor, some of which had connected to form thick stone pillars.

Inside the cave is an underground river with crystal-clear water that shimmers with a bluish light under the illumination.

The video continues playing, and the scene cuts to the canyon outside the cave. Several slender waterfalls hang from the cliffs on both sides of the canyon, and the water flows down from the heights, splashing white mist as it hits the rocks.

At the bottom of the canyon is a winding stream that flows among the rocks, forming a series of small waterfalls and deep pools.

The surrounding mountains are covered with dense primary and secondary forests, with layers upon layers of tree canopies. Occasionally, a few egrets take flight from the forest and circle above the canyon.

"A new natural karst cave system has been discovered a dozen kilometers northwest of Qingyuan City. Preliminary survey data shows that the main cave is over several kilometers long, and the side caves have not yet been fully explored. The surrounding canyons and streams are all pristine landscapes with very high vegetation coverage, and the water quality meets the national Class I standard. I have been following this project for almost a year, and the geological survey, environmental impact assessment report, and development plan have all been completed."

Chao Yuan swiped his finger across the screen to turn to the next page, which was a land use approval document from the planning bureau. The red seal on it was clearly visible. "My dad put in a lot of effort with the tourism bureau, and the local government also wanted to use this project to boost the surrounding economy, so the approval process went smoothly and everything was basically in place."

He closed the file and put it back beside him, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then looked at Lin Feng.

The total investment for the first phase of the project is estimated at around 500 million yuan, and it follows a government-enterprise cooperation model.

Infrastructure construction, including roads, electricity, water supply, and communication base stations, is funded by the local government.

His company handles the planning, development, and operation of the scenic area. His company holds a controlling stake in the equity structure, with the remaining portion reserved for subsequent investors.

He plans to transfer a significant portion of the shares to Lin Feng, roughly 20%.

Lin Feng quickly did the math in his head.

The initial investment was 500 million yuan, with the government covering the infrastructure construction costs. The actual commercial development costs were approximately 200 million yuan.

Chao Yuan's investment of approximately 100 million yuan corresponds to the number of shares he gave himself. For a soon-to-be-developed monopolistic scenic area project, acquiring this percentage of equity at this price is practically a free gift.

"This gift is too generous." Lin Feng put down his teacup and looked at Chao Yuan. His tone was calm, but his eyes held a hint of inquiry.

Chao Yuan leaned back in his chair, slowly tracing circles on the rim of his teacup with his fingers, and remained silent for a while before speaking.

His tone was more candid than when he was discussing the project earlier; it was no longer the kind of language used in business negotiations, but rather like he was confiding in a trusted friend.

"To be honest with you, I really can't handle this project by myself. It's not a matter of funding, it's about the risk. This is such a large undertaking, involving the government, capital, local villagers, and the later operation and management. If any link goes wrong, I can't handle it alone. I need a partner, and this partner can't just have money; they also need to have connections, strength, and the ability to handle things. I know quite a few people in Hehai City, but most of them have connections within the system. You're the only one who truly has real business, connections, and the ability to take charge in critical moments."

He paused for a moment, put the teacup on the table, and looked up at Lin Feng.

After returning, Chao Dawei investigated and discovered that Lin Feng was not as simple as he appeared.

He saved Ye Qinghan's life, uprooted Zuo Ning's underground forces that had been entrenched in Hehai for over a decade, and also took down Mayor Wang, who was protecting him.

Now, he has a presence in almost both the legitimate and underworld circles in Hehai City. Another major reason is that Chao Dawei is able to maintain his position as the director of the Tourism Bureau because of his connection with Shen Qianqian's maternal grandfather. Although he has stepped down from his official post, his teachers and students are still active in the officialdom, and some of them hold quite high positions.

After listening, Lin Feng didn't immediately respond. He picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip. The sweet aftertaste of Longjing tea slowly spread on his tongue. The private room was quiet for a few seconds, with only the rustling of bamboo leaves in the wind outside the window.

He had already decided to vote.

The project itself has a very good commercial prospect. There are really no outstanding natural scenic spots in Qingyuan and the surrounding area of ​​Hehai. Once developed, it will become a regional monopoly resource.

Furthermore, Chao Yuan is a methodical person who doesn't try to get something for nothing; this partnership is worth holding long-term.

But 100 million is not a small amount. Longlin recently invested its cash flow into the acquisition of new energy trucks and Keda Hotel. Although the bank's 50 million loan has been approved, it is reserved for later operation and brand upgrading.

To come up with 100 million in a short period of time, we need to find a way to raise the money.

Lin Feng placed his teacup on the table and leaned forward slightly. "I'll take this project. Let's collaborate on any good projects in the future."

Chao Yuan extended his hand and shook hands with Lin Feng. "It's a deal."

The two then discussed some specific details—development cycle, investment return cycle, scenic area positioning, and brand strategy.

Chao Yuan plans to develop this area into a comprehensive eco-tourism resort integrating cave exploration, canyon rafting, and forest health care, aiming to rival several top natural scenic spots in China.

The first phase of the project will focus on developing the caves and rafting. Once operations are stable, the annual number of visitors is expected to reach several hundred thousand. Based on this visitor volume, Lin Feng's investment should be recouped in a few years, with all subsequent profits being pure profit.

After dinner, Chao Yuan insisted on paying the bill, saying that there would be plenty of opportunities for him to treat everyone if they cooperated in the future.

It was almost ten o'clock when the two of them walked out of the private restaurant. The alley was very quiet, with only the light from the streetlights falling on the bluestone pavement.

Chao Yuan opened the car door, then suddenly turned around and said, "By the way, if it's convenient for you to come with your legal team next week when you sign the contract, I've already had someone draft it and will send it to you in advance."

Lin Feng nodded, watching the car turn out of the alley. Standing under the streetlight, he took out his phone; there were several unread messages on the screen.

Shen Qianqian posted a photo of the rehearsal. Several girls in matching dance costumes were posing in front of a mirror in the rehearsal room. She was standing on the far side, with a thin layer of sweat on her baby face and her eyes crinkling with laughter.

He Qianwen sent a message saying that there was new progress on the project in the provincial capital, and asked him to come to the company to meet up if he was free tomorrow.

I texted Shen Qianqian to say good luck in rehearsals, and then texted He Qianwen to say see you tomorrow. After putting my phone back in my pocket, I started the car and drove home.

The night view of Hehai City outside the car window rushed past on both sides, and the neon lights cast alternating light and shadow on his profile.

He kept pondering in his mind where the money came from.

Dragon Scale's accounts are a bit tight lately. The purchase of new energy trucks has just been completed, and the acquisition of Keda Hotel is another major expense.

However, the Qingyuan project is a sure-fire way to make money, and the funding gap needs to be filled before the signing next week.

There are always more solutions than problems. His connections and resources are now on a completely different level compared to a year ago, and he has quite a few ways to raise money.