Chapter 223: A Rich Patron Who Isn’t Short On Cash!
Bang!!!
Jiang Tao raised his right foot and fiercely kicked Wang Xingguo’s round, protruding belly.
His current physique was already as high as 98 points, nearing the limit of human potential.
With his angry kick, he sent Wang Xingguo flying three to four meters away!
“Ouch!”
Wang Xingguo cried out in pain, his buttocks and back making intimate contact with the ground.
“This…”
“Ah! Isn’t that Manager Wang!”
“Why are they fighting!”
The commotion here was quite significant, quickly attracting the attention of some passersby.
Several windows on the second floor also opened, with people peeking out to observe.
“Heavens, isn’t that Old Xu? Did he hire someone to beat up Manager Wang?”
“They haven’t gotten along for years. I heard Old Xu resigned, did he bring people to settle scores with Manager Wang?”
“Oh dear, people are still fighting these days!”
“A classmate of my son’s at school hit another classmate and had to pay over 20,000 yuan!”
The crowd watched Xu Wencheng and Jiang Tao standing downstairs with Wang Xingguo lying on the ground, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.
After a brief moment of confusion, Wang Xingguo’s mind cleared up.
Hurriedly getting up from the ground, he looked around, his gaze meeting those of the onlookers.
“It’s over!”
“My lifelong reputation at Jinwei Welding Materials is ruined by this kid’s kick!”
Wang Xingguo turned and glared at the instigators, Jiang Tao and Xu Wencheng, gnashing his teeth in hatred.
He was the younger brother-in-law of the company’s Vice President, Han Liming, and he usually acted very domineering within the company by leveraging this relationship.
Coupled with his height of 1.92 meters and a weight of over 100 kilograms.
He had always maintained an image of a tough guy at the company.
Now, in front of many company employees, he was beaten by a young man and kicked to the ground.
The incident itself didn’t cause Wang Xingguo much physical harm.
But the damage to his image was devastating.
However…
Despite his immense anger, Wang Xingguo did not let his fury cloud his judgment.
While his eyes blazed with anger towards Jiang Tao, there was also a hint of fear.
This person, despite not appearing tall or particularly built, possessed incredible strength.
His strength was…
When Jiang Tao had grabbed Wang Xingguo’s wrist, he couldn’t break free even with all his might.
Combined with Jiang Tao’s powerful kick just now, it was likely stronger than that of the world’s top professional football players!
Considering all factors, Wang Xingguo knew he was no match for Jiang Tao.
Rashly attacking would only lead to him suffering further, and becoming the subject of gossip for the onlookers!
Wang Xingguo’s ability to hold a manager position, besides his brother-in-law’s connections, was also due to his sharp mind.
Knowing he was outmatched, forcing a confrontation would only bring him shame!
“What’s going on, what happened.”
A deep male voice sounded, and a man in a crisp black suit with greying hair descended from the office building hallway.
The man was estimated to be around 1.9 meters tall, with a straight posture.
Although his hair was slightly grey, his overall demeanor was excellent, and his gait projected an aura of authority.
“Old Xu? Xiao Wang? What’s going on with you two?”
Zhu Haibin walked over and, seeing Xu Wencheng and Wang Xingguo in a standoff, furrowed his brow.
As the highest leader of Jinwei Welding Materials, Zhu Haibin frequently traveled nationwide and rarely interfered in the company’s internal management affairs.
However, he had heard about some past conflicts between Wang Xingguo and Xu Wencheng.
“And who is this?”
Zhu Haibin looked at Jiang Tao beside him and then at the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon parked nearby, he had a strong inkling about Jiang Tao’s identity.
Before Wang Xingguo could complain to Zhu Haibin, Xu Wencheng spoke first:
“Manager Zhu, this is my son-in-law, Jiang Tao. I’ve brought him to meet you.”
“So it’s Manager Jiang! We apologize for not welcoming you sooner, we apologize!”
“Manager Jiang looks so young, truly a man of talent at a young age, a man of talent!”
Upon hearing Xu Wencheng’s introduction of Jiang Tao, Zhu Haibin’s face instantly lit up with a joyous smile.
During their call before the Qingming Festival, Jiang Tao had expressed his interest in investing in Jinwei Welding Materials, and the amount was substantial!
Naturally, Zhu Haibin was extremely enthusiastic towards this potential benefactor.
“Uh…”
Seeing his general manager’s eager demeanor towards the person who had just kicked him.
Wang Xingguo’s internal alarm bells rang, and he swallowed back the words of complaint he was about to utter.
He had previously thought Jiang Tao was just a junior or a relative accompanying Xu Wencheng to handle his resignation.
Now, hearing the general manager address Jiang Tao as “Manager Jiang,” he realized he had misjudged!
This young man’s identity seemed quite significant!
“Manager Zhu, you flatter me. You look very energetic yourself, I can only envy your state.”
In response to Zhu Haibin’s warm welcome, Jiang Tao also smiled.
At this moment, Jiang Tao appeared perfectly polite, a stark contrast to his earlier aggression towards Wang Xingguo.
“Xiao Wang, what just happened?”
As Zhu Haibin looked at Wang Xingguo, he noticed the large shoe print on his stomach.
Although he didn’t know the cause of the conflict, he had already guessed what had transpired.
“Uh, Manager Zhu, it was a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. Manager Jiang and I had a slight misunderstanding.”
“I apologize, Manager Jiang, it was my oversight not recognizing you. I apologize.”
Wang Xingguo said this while cupping his hands in a gesture of apology towards Jiang Tao.
His plump face wore a smile of utmost sincerity, completely devoid of his previous arrogance.
His actions perfectly embodied the idiom “able to bend and stretch.”
Anyone who could attain a manager position possessed a certain degree of capability.
Jiang Tao saw his father-in-law continuously giving him signals, knowing that he didn’t want to escalate the situation further.
Moreover, Wang Xingguo was the one who had suffered, not him.
Wang Xingguo had been beaten and then apologized to him proactively.
If he were to press the issue further, he would appear petty, like someone who gained an advantage and then rubbed it in.
“It’s alright, we learn by fighting.”
Jiang Tao said calmly, expressing his stance.
“How about this! Xiao Wang will treat everyone to lunch to see Old Xu off. You’ve been colleagues for so many years, let’s part on good terms.”
Zhu Haibin, standing nearby, proposed this suggestion, demonstrating his diplomatic skill as a general manager.
“Yes, Manager Zhu! Of course, of course. Brother Xu, please do me this favor.”
Wang Xingguo’s address to Xu Wencheng changed from “Old Xu Tou” to Brother Xu, and his smile became even more earnest.
“Then it’s settled. Xiao Wang, you go book the hotel. Old Xu, Manager Jiang, we have matters to discuss in my office.”
Zhu Haibin didn’t give anyone a chance to refuse or object, and with a smile, he ushered Jiang Tao and Xu Wencheng upstairs.
The father and son didn’t stand on ceremony with Zhu Haibin and followed him up the stairs to the third floor and into the General Manager’s office.
Jinwei Welding Materials’ office building didn’t look particularly upscale from the outside, only three low stories, without even an elevator.
However, Zhu Haibin’s office looked quite grand.
The over 100-square-meter office contained a large solid wood desk.
The reception area also had a tea set with a tea table and utensils.
Upon entering, Zhu Haibin invited the father and son to sit by the tea table and poured them tea with great hospitality.
While sipping tea and making small talk, they quickly moved on to the main topic of the day.
“For Jinwei Welding Materials, the task indicators for the first two quarters of this year have been completed well across the board.”
“This is our sales report and financial report. Manager Jiang, please take a look.”
“Based on my observations and analysis over the past few months, the welding material industry will experience significant development in the coming years.”
“Currently, our company’s production capacity is already insufficient, and many orders require outsourcing to other factories.”
“Therefore, after discussions among several shareholders, we have decided to expand our production capacity…”
As Zhu Haibin spoke, he handed Jiang Tao the various sales and financial reports he had prepared beforehand for his review.
It was evident that Zhu Haibin had prepared thoroughly.
Jiang Tao had no prior knowledge of the welding material industry and couldn’t understand sales or financial reports.
His confidence in Jinwei Welding Materials stemmed entirely from the intelligence provided by System Brother.
Therefore, he merely pretended to flip through the reports without truly comprehending them.
Zhu Haibin presented Jinwei Welding Materials’ past sales performance, the current favorable market situation, and expressed his confidence in the future.
Jiang Tao listened and nodded in affirmation.
An hour later…
“This time, we anticipate raising 5 million yuan to purchase land and acquire production equipment.”
“Manager Jiang, how much are you prepared to invest?”
Jiang Tao, who was beginning to feel sleepy, perked up as Zhu Haibin finally reached the crucial point and stated readily:
“Is 5 million enough? Then I’ll invest it all.”
“Manager Jiang is indeed straightforward!”
Upon hearing Jiang Tao’s words, Zhu Haibin was surprised yet his face broke into a joyous smile.
Generally, for investment projects of this magnitude, around 5 million yuan, people tend to be more cautious.
Investors typically conduct project investigations and feasibility reports, which take at least ten days to half a month.
After all, 5 million yuan is undoubtedly a considerable sum in real life.
Unlike in web novels, where millions or billions are casually thrown around.
In a small county town like Ping County, there are only a handful of enterprises that can earn 5 million yuan annually.
Someone like Jiang Tao, who readily agreed to invest 5 million yuan on the spot, is either a close acquaintance or a friend who has great confidence in their abilities and the project.
Or they are a wealthy individual who isn’t short on cash!
Since Zhu Haibin was meeting Jiang Tao for the first time today, the first scenario was clearly not the case.
Eliminating the first scenario, it had to be the second!
Recalling the Beijing-plated Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon parked downstairs.
Zhu Haibin became even more convinced that Jiang Tao was a wealthy individual who wasn’t short on money!
“Manager Zhu, after listening to your analysis, I am also very confident in our project.”
“I have other industries to manage in the Capital City, and I can only stay in Ping County for another three to five days before returning.”
“During these few days, please prepare some cooperation proposals and shareholder agreements. If everything is in order, let’s finalize this matter as soon as possible.”
“Once the funds are in place, you can commence with your subsequent work.”
Jiang Tao looked at Zhu Haibin with a calm and composed expression.
This project, with System Brother’s oversight, was guaranteed to be profitable.
Moreover, the investment returns from Jinwei Welding Materials could be doubled using the 【 Monopoly Dice 】.
Jiang Tao was even more eager than Zhu Haibin to reach a cooperation agreement and start generating profits.
Zhu Haibin replied joyfully:
“Certainly, Manager Jiang! Please rest assured, I will have people prepare the contracts this afternoon.”
“Tomorrow morning, I will bring the contract to you, or you can come to my office!”
Jiang Tao smiled, “Tomorrow morning won’t work. I have some matters in the morning. Afternoon, please. I’ll come over again in the afternoon.”
“Xiao Tao has registered for Ping County’s first Health Run, and I see that Jinwei Welding Materials is also sponsoring this event.”
Xu Wencheng smiled and explained why Jiang Tao couldn’t come in the morning.
“So Manager Jiang is also an athlete! Impressive, impressive!”
“My own body, running just one kilometer is already a struggle.”
Zhu Haibin said, smiling and giving Jiang Tao a thumbs-up in praise.
Jiang Tao chuckled, “Hehe, I’m just part of the atmosphere group, having fun with friends. It’s about participation.”
“It’s getting late. Manager Jiang, Old Xu, let’s go out for a meal and chat as we eat.”
Zhu Haibin raised his hand and glanced at the IWC watch on his wrist.
Unbeknownst to him, it was already past noon.
Jiang Tao said with a gentle smile, “Then let Manager Zhu treat us.”
“Hehe, let Xiao Wang treat this time. Young people speak without thinking and are impulsive; he deserves to learn a lesson.”
“Later, I’ll have him offer you and Old Xu a toast and an apology.”
“Please don’t hold it against him.”
Although he hadn’t delved into the specifics of the incident, Zhu Haibin’s stance was clearly in favor of Jiang Tao and Xu Wencheng.
This gesture greatly impressed the father and son.
“It’s alright, it’s alright. What’s past is past.”
Xu Wencheng waved his hand, indicating he didn’t mind.
At his age, he no longer harbored the obsession of “revenge must be taken.”
He preferred to smooth things over and resolve conflicts quickly.
“Let me ask Xiao Wang if he’s made the arrangements. I’ll make him pay today, consider it compensation for you.”
Zhu Haibin said this while taking out his phone and calling Wang Xingguo.
“Xiao Wang, have you made arrangements for the reception at noon?”
“Alright, Bai Yulan Hotel it is.”
“Go ahead and make the arrangements. We’ve just finished our discussion and will be heading over soon.”
“Goodbye.”
After hanging up Wang Xingguo’s call, Zhu Haibin smiled at Jiang Tao and said:
“Manager Jiang, Xiao Wang has booked a private room at the Bai Yulan Hotel.”
“Considering his sincere remorse, we’ll let today’s matter go, what do you say?”
“Hehe, Manager Zhu, you jest. I didn’t take today’s incident to heart.”
Jiang Tao smiled, his expression calm and natural.
To be honest, he had already enjoyed kicking Wang Xingguo earlier.
“Great! Then let’s head out! Manager Jiang, Old Xu, please.”
Zhu Haibin stood up and gestured for them to follow, and the three of them left the room, chatting and laughing.
