Chapter 351: Is Poaching So Straightforward Now?

“Jiang Rou?” Shen Fei asked, puzzled.

Upon seeing the name, Han Xinyan also frowned slightly.

Seeing this, Shen Fei quickly smiled and said,

“You don’t know this person, but you must have heard of the company she works for—Qiankun Group! And also, remember when I said a few months ago that I wanted to make billions, but the other side only wanted me to make a single billion?”

Han Xinyan was taken aback and replied,

“Qiankun Group? Billions? I do have some impression!”

“Yes, this person is the Vice President of Qiankun Group! Last time when Li Li said I was bragging, I was talking about her!”

Saying this, Shen Fei glanced teasingly at Han Xinyan.

After all, it wasn’t just Li Li who thought he was bragging back then—Han Xinyan did too!

Feeling Shen Fei’s gaze, Han Xinyan quickly moved off him and retorted with a hint of annoyance,

“What are you looking at me for? At that time, wasn’t it perfectly normal to think you were bragging?”

Hearing this, Shen Fei just smiled helplessly.

It was true—perfectly normal!

With a slight smile, Shen Fei answered the call in front of Han Xinyan and turned on the speakerphone.

“Mr. Shen, I apologize for disturbing you so late!” Jiang Rou’s voice came from the speaker.

“Since you know it’s late, yet you’re still calling me, I don’t see where your apology is!” Shen Fei teased before speaking seriously.

“But Jiang, you didn’t call so late just to talk about investing in the scar ointment again, did you?”

“Mr. Shen, don’t say that! I’m still a Vice President, and I have a bit of stature!” Jiang Rou laughed lightly.

Hearing this, Shen Fei got straight to the point,

“Since that’s the case, then why are you calling me, Jiang?”

Seeing how direct Shen Fei was, Jiang Rou didn’t plan to beat around the bush either.

“Mr. Shen, you’re truly a man of action! It’s only been a few months since you mentioned entering the real estate market, and you really did it! Not only that, but you invested 7 billion to acquire the rights to Luohushan, claiming you’d build a luxury villa district. I must say, I admire your courage!”

Hearing this, Jiang Rou spoke with genuine admiration.

“Jiang, don’t tell me you called just to express your admiration for me!” Shen Fei teased again.

“Mr. Shen, you’ve got me there—I can’t argue with that!” Jiang Rou chuckled before continuing,

“Of course not! I’m calling because Chairman Qian heard you spent 7 billion acquiring Luohushan’s rights and was quite curious, so he asked me to understand your intentions.”

That Chairman of Qiankun Group, Qian Dasheng, really was restless.

Previously, he tried to invest in the scar ointment. Now, upon hearing this news, he’s probing Shen Fei’s thoughts again…

As the chairman of a major corporation, was he really that bored?

“Huh? My intentions? What do you mean?” Shen Fei said, feigning confusion.

“Mr. Shen, stop pretending! We both know what’s going on!” Jiang Rou teased before continuing,

“Mr. Shen, Xinyue Real Estate is your business. Spending 7 billion on Luohushan and planning to build luxury villas shocked the entire real estate industry! It also shows your confidence in the market. So, do you think Qiankun Group can get a piece of the pie?”

Hearing this, Shen Fei couldn’t help but sneer.

A piece of the pie?

Qian Dasheng must have jumped up and cursed him as a fool when he heard about this!

After all, the real estate market was pretty bleak right now.

“A piece of the pie? What do you mean?” Shen Fei asked.

“It’s like this. We’ve seen your ambition to enter the real estate industry, Mr. Shen. Since you’re stepping into this sector, acquiring land is inevitable! Qiankun Group holds a lot of land parcels, and we can offer you the locations you need…” Jiang Rou explained softly.

Before she could finish, Shen Fei interrupted her,

“So, you’re trying to sell Qiankun Group’s land to me?”

“Mr. Shen, why not work together for a win-win outcome? Developing the land together would make us invincible!” Jiang Rou laughed.

“Jiang, let me ask you something. Qiankun Group is involved in a variety of industries. Given that, does Qiankun Group still have the energy to focus on real estate?” Shen Fei asked with interest.

At these words, Jiang Rou fell silent.

Indeed, Qiankun Group’s current situation wasn’t as good as before.

Especially with the government intervening in the domestic real estate market, every company involved in real estate faced significant challenges…

Qiankun Group was no exception, struggling to manage its assets. It held vast amounts of land but was unable to move funds due to heavy debt. Continuing with real estate development would only worsen their plight.

“Jiang, let’s be honest—if you offer your land, and I provide the money, a 50-50 split—would you agree? Forget about you refusing, I wouldn’t even agree!” Shen Fei said with a laugh.

“Mr. Shen, if we really cooperate, we can do a 60-40 split! Don’t refuse immediately; give it some thought. What if it turns out to be a good deal?” Jiang Rou persisted.

“Jiang, I’m not one to drag things out. I’ll be clear—no matter the split, even if it’s 90-10 in your favor, I’m not interested! So, there’s no room for cooperation!” Shen Fei replied decisively.

Before Jiang Rou could respond, Shen Fei continued,

“Also, I haven’t even considered the land Qiankun Group holds! As for why, I already told your chairman last time. While everyone sees my acquisition of Luohushan as a losing deal, don’t you and Chairman Qian know me well enough by now to think I’m just throwing money around?”

Hearing this, Jiang Rou froze.

Even Qian Dasheng, sitting on the couch nearby, was utterly baffled by Shen Fei’s thoughts.

“Jiang, Qiankun Group seems to be running out of options now, doesn’t it? Of course, if that’s the case, I can lend a helping hand—but I have a few conditions!” Shen Fei said playfully.

Jiang Rou glanced at Qian Dasheng, who nodded in agreement, before replying,

“Mr. Shen, go ahead!”

“Alright, I’ll be direct!” Shen Fei said calmly.

“First, I’ll choose from Qiankun Group’s land resources. And it has to be land in tier-one or higher-tier cities!”

“Second, Jiang, I’m offering you a job! An annual salary of 30 million!”

Were these two conditions excessive?

Shen Fei didn’t think so. The first condition was something Qiankun Group would never agree to, while the second one revealed his real intention!

He was planning to poach Jiang Rou, and Qiankun Group just handed him the perfect opportunity.

If he didn’t seize this chance, wouldn’t it be a waste?

As for Qiankun Group’s call…

It was nothing more than Qian Dasheng trying to feel out Shen Fei’s stance!

Given the current state of affairs, Qiankun Group was in a tough spot!

“Mr. Shen, is poaching this straightforward nowadays?” Jiang Rou laughed it off, though inwardly, she was utterly shocked.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 352: Will There Be a Turnaround?

Hearing this, Shen Fei didn’t hide anything and said,

“President Jiang, if recruiting talent requires beating around the bush, then the boss wouldn’t be much fun. At the end of the day, after saying so much, isn’t it just because I want you, President Jiang, to come work for me?”

“President Shen, do I really deserve such appreciation from you?”

Jiang Rou was genuinely surprised.

After all, her interactions with Shen Fei were limited, and every encounter hadn’t ended particularly smoothly.

“Of course! If you, President Jiang, join my Xinyue Real Estate, that would be a true win-win situation!” Shen Fei said seriously.

“President Shen, one must do their job well. Let’s get back to the point. As for the premium land resources in first-tier and above cities held by Qiankun Group—letting you choose freely… I must say, President Shen, your appetite is enormous! Qiankun Group hasn’t reached that point yet. Even if we do, we wouldn’t be so passive!”

As she spoke, Jiang Rou glanced toward the man sitting on the corner of the sofa.

“Hmm, President Jiang, you’re right! So the first condition isn’t my real aim. Talent recruitment is! And the purpose of this call isn’t to explore cooperation with Xinyue Real Estate, but to test the waters about my intentions!” Shen Fei pointed out.

Hearing this, Jiang Rou was stunned.

This guy… how did he become so sharp?

If he already knew, then why say so much?

While Jiang Rou was at a loss for how to respond, Shen Fei spoke again.

“Chairman Qian, poaching someone in front of you might not be fair, but you handed me this opportunity on a silver platter. Wouldn’t it be impolite not to take advantage of it? Chairman Qian, if Qiankun Group is really struggling to keep up in the real estate sector, why not let President Jiang join Xinyue Real Estate? At least then, Xinyue would owe Qiankun Group a favor!”

These words left Jiang Rou speechless and shocked the man on the sofa.

Before either could react, Shen Fei continued,

“Chairman Qian, this call wasn’t necessary. If you wanted to meet me, I wouldn’t decline out of respect! Actually, I think recruiting President Jiang right in front of you is far more efficient than finding her privately!”

“What… Shen Fei, what are you talking about?”

Seeing Qian Dasheng’s confused expression, Jiang Rou quickly tried to intervene.

“President Jiang, I sincerely invite you to join Xinyue Real Estate. If we have your help, the company will surely rise to greater heights! And you will have a broader platform to thrive!”

Without waiting for their response, Shen Fei directly hung up the phone.

The test was over, and he had achieved his goal.

“Shen… uh, husband, do you really think Qiankun Group’s chairman was sitting right next to her?”

Watching Shen Fei hang up, Han Xinyan asked, clearly surprised.

“Of course!” Shen Fei nodded affirmatively.

But Han Xinyan was still puzzled.

“How is that possible?”

Qiankun Group was a massive company, and Qian Dasheng, as its chairman, wouldn’t go to such lengths, would he?

“Why not? Do you really think Qian Dasheng called to seek cooperation? You’d be mistaken! No matter what, as long as Qiankun Group hasn’t reached the stage of bankruptcy and liquidation, they won’t sell off their land holdings!”

Pausing for a moment, Shen Fei added with a confident tone,

“So there’s only one purpose: to test my ambitions with Xinyue Real Estate. Jiang Rou wouldn’t ask this on her own—it had to be at Qian Dasheng’s instruction! And since he cares so much, he must be listening to how I respond!”

“I don’t get it. Isn’t Qiankun Group far more powerful than us? Why would they bother testing us?” Han Xinyan asked, still confused.

“That’s simple! Xinyue Real Estate spent 7 billion yuan to acquire the rights to Luohushan. With such a move, Qian Dasheng definitely wants to see how ambitious I am in the real estate sector. But from our conversation, it’s clear that Qian Dasheng is also exploring whether he can work with me!”

Recalling the earlier discussion, Shen Fei spoke with amusement.

“What can we even do with them?” Han Xinyan asked.

“Actually, anything! Look at the many sectors Qiankun Group is involved in now! But Qian Dasheng, that sly old fox, probably wants us to invest.” Shen Fei raised an eyebrow.

“Will you work with them?” Han Xinyan asked.

“Work together? Possibly, but not now!” Shen Fei answered after a brief thought.

“Why not now?” Han Xinyan pressed.

“Qiankun Group is already struggling to keep up. Partnering with them now could drag us down!” Shen Fei said with a smile.

“What about later? Will Qiankun Group stabilize, and then you’ll work with them?” Han Xinyan asked, still unsure.

Hearing this, Shen Fei shook his head slightly.

“No, they won’t improve or stabilize.”

“What I need to do is swoop in when the time is right!”

With a smile, Shen Fei explained further,

“Qiankun Group’s current state is like sugarcane being juiced—slowly squeezed dry! But even the remaining pulp can still be used as fuel. Once it turns to ash, it’s worthless! What we’ll do is drink up the juice right before they’re completely squeezed dry!”

Hearing Shen Fei’s analysis, Han Xinyan was stunned.

Is Qiankun Group really in such dire straits?

The phone call had only just ended, and Shen Fei was already setting his sights on Qiankun Group?

“Take Yueyue to bed. I’ll review this ‘Misu’ proposal and see if there’s any potential for cooperation!”

Seeing Han Xinyan in a daze, Shen Fei smiled and patted her gently.

Han Xinyan snapped back to reality and quickly nodded.

“Alright! Get back to work!”

Watching Han Xinyan take Shen Jiayue to the guest bedroom, Shen Fei grabbed the proposal and headed to his study.

…

At the same time.

In Qiankun Group’s chairman’s office.

Jiang Rou held the phone with a complicated expression as she looked at Qian Dasheng.

This call had been Qian Dasheng’s idea.

But being poached right in front of her boss—it was a first for her.

“That guy… Ha! I’ve met countless people, yet I can’t figure him out at all!”

Qian Dasheng sighed deeply.

Gazing out the window at the bustling city nightscape, he muttered helplessly,

“It seems making this call was a mistake after all!”

Jiang Rou remained silent.

“Jiang Rou, do you think Shen Fei’s move means the real estate market might see a turnaround?” Qian Dasheng asked.

Hearing this, Jiang Rou quickly replied,

“Chairman Qian, Shen Fei isn’t someone who acts blindly. Just look at how he dealt with the Li Family—he clearly has his own plans for everything he does.

“So, while I don’t know if the real estate market will recover, I do believe one thing: Shen Fei will succeed in creating a top-tier villa project at Luohushan!”

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Chapter 353: The Morning Star of Business?

Sensing the firmness in Jiang Rou’s tone, Qian Dasheng, who had always seen himself as a business genius with high self-regard, grew increasingly somber.

“Indeed, just from the praises of both the old and new municipal committees, it’s clear that Shen Fei isn’t some reckless upstart entering the real estate market blindly. Nor would he let his industries decline to the current state of the real estate sector!” Qian Dasheng said with a bitter smile.

Pausing for a moment, he seemed puzzled, “What I don’t understand is this: Where does Shen Fei get such boldness? Given the current domestic real estate market, no matter how much it struggles, there’s no chance for a turnaround!”

“President Qian, even if we figure out Shen Fei’s motives, what difference does it make?” Jiang Rou asked, confused.

“Of course, it makes a difference!” Qian Dasheng sighed deeply, “Back then, Secretary Yu personally invited Shen Fei to dinner! Even the old municipal leader, Jiang Anbang, not only secretly helped Shen Fei multiple times but even considered making Shen Fei his god-grandson… That alone proves Shen Fei’s abilities! Not long ago, I had dinner with Old Jiang, and he was full of admiration. He even said Shen Fei will be the ‘morning star of the business world’!”

The morning star? And it was Jiang Anbang—upright, clean, and highly respected—who had said this?

“Shen Fei’s ability to analyze the future of business and politics is unprecedented—at least, that’s what Old Jiang believes! And if this young man is entering real estate at this moment, tell me, isn’t something bound to happen?” Qian Dasheng said with conviction.

“President Qian, if that’s the case, does this mean the real estate industry will see major growth in the future?” Jiang Rou exclaimed.

But Qian Dasheng shook his head, “I don’t think so.”

“Based on the phone call with Shen Fei and his moves with Xinyue Real Estate, it’s clear this isn’t about general real estate development! Otherwise, why hasn’t he been buying up land in bulk? Even when Qian Kun Group offered him land at low prices, he turned it down! On the day of the Lu Hushan auction, there were other plots besides Lu Hushan, yet he didn’t bid on them either…”

“I once invited Shen Fei to open an office here, and he clearly said he wasn’t interested in our land. With my years of experience in reading people, I can say Shen Fei was being honest! If he was acting, then I might as well say I’ve lived in vain!”

Hearing this, Jiang Rou felt utterly confused. After a moment of reflection, she blurted out, “So, President Qian, you asked me to call Shen Fei and offer land deals… was it actually to figure out where he’s taking the real estate sector?”

“Unfortunately, that was a mistake! With someone as sharp as Shen Fei, he must’ve already figured out the purpose of the call!” Qian Dasheng smiled bitterly. “But at least now we know: Shen Fei’s entry into real estate isn’t about simple property development.”

Jiang Rou fell silent.

“President Qian, are you considering having Qian Kun Group collaborate with Xinyue Real Estate?”

Instead of answering directly, Qian Dasheng fixed his gaze on Jiang Rou and asked, “Jiang Rou, how long have you been with Qian Kun Group?”

“Six years!” Jiang Rou replied softly, unsure of Qian Dasheng’s intent.

“Six years… six years indeed. Back then, Qian Kun Group was still focused on real estate, though profits were meager. After you joined, our real estate revenue skyrocketed, reaching over a hundred billion two years ago!”

“Jiang Rou, Qian Kun Group’s success wasn’t just because of me, Qian Dasheng. It was also because of you! But over the past two years, due to national regulations, the real estate market has fallen into decline. Yet Qian Kun Group, thanks to our earlier strategies, managed to survive.”

Qian Dasheng spoke with pride but soon looked forlorn. “However, things change too quickly. Or perhaps, I was too arrogant! As Shen Fei pointed out, Qian Kun Group spread itself too thin across multiple industries. We expanded into too many areas but failed to achieve significant results in any of them. If we want to keep going, we must abandon some less critical sectors. Even so, there’s little energy left to focus on real estate.”

“As for collaborating with Shen Fei, where we offer land and he provides capital—I’m not interested. It’s too long-term, and I don’t have the luxury of time.”

Jiang Rou looked troubled. “President Qian, is it really that bad?”

“Jiang Rou, you’ve been with Qian Kun Group for six years. You must already sense its current state. On the surface, things seem fine, but internally, many problems have emerged. If I don’t act soon, within a week, Qian Kun Group will face bankruptcy proceedings! If that happens, forget you—my entire career will be ruined!”

The gravity of his words made the room feel heavy. Qian Dasheng laughed at himself, trying to lighten the mood.

Jiang Rou stared at him. The once-proud and confident business legend suddenly seemed much older. His hunched posture lacked the composed, commanding presence of the past.

“Jiang Rou, the real reason I had you call Shen Fei was to gauge his financial strength! If Qian Kun Group collaborates with him, we’ll share profits from the newly entered electric vehicle sector. Plus, I’d give him shares in the Lijiazhuang redevelopment project we bought from him.”

Qian Dasheng continued, “The Lijiazhuang project will bring great returns in the future, but it’ll take too long. I can’t wait that long, and neither can Qian Kun Group! To keep Qian Kun Group afloat, I must either abandon the Lijiazhuang project or give up the electric vehicle business. But I can’t accept that! I’ve invested too much in electric vehicles, and we’ve also poured significant resources into Lijiazhuang. If I want to keep both, I must find a reliable partner!”

His voice was full of frustration and exhaustion. He wasn’t sure if Shen Fei would agree to partner with him, but he had no other choice.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 354: This Favor, He Owes Me!

“President Qian, you want to collaborate with Shen Fei? Do you think he currently has the financial capability for that?” Jiang Rou hesitated as she looked at Qian Dasheng.

Qian Dasheng remained silent, showing no intention of answering. Sensing his unwillingness, Jiang Rou spoke again.

“President Qian, even if Shen Fei doesn’t want to collaborate with us or doesn’t have the economic strength, we’re not short of other potential partners, are we?”

However, Qian Dasheng let out a bitter laugh.

“You’re right, Jiang Rou! Just look at the Lijiazhuang redevelopment project—if we announce a tender, plenty of people will rush to collaborate. But what I want most now is for partners to invest in the electric vehicle sector, not in Lijiazhuang. Do you think any investors would dare to do that, especially knowing Qian Kun Group’s financial struggles?”

Hearing this, Jiang Rou inwardly criticized the situation.

The electric vehicle project that Qian Kun Group was pursuing required at least tens of billions of yuan. However, in the current economic climate, businesses were not willing to take such risky moves. Previously, some companies had invested in Qian Kun Group’s car project but withdrew their funds after seeing no clear hope.

Given such circumstances, how could Shen Fei think any differently?

Jiang Rou wanted to suggest outright abandoning the electric vehicle sector to save the Lijiazhuang project. But she knew Qian Dasheng’s stubborn nature—he would never listen to her. He would never abandon the electric vehicle industry. If it came to choosing, Qian Dasheng would undoubtedly give up real estate to pursue electric vehicles.

The reason was simple: Lijiazhuang would take years to pay off, but the electric vehicle industry was booming. If Qian Kun Group successfully developed a new energy car, it would dominate the capital markets. Qian Dasheng would never let go of such a massive opportunity. If he were capable of letting it go, Qian Kun Group wouldn’t be in its current predicament.

Suppressing her thoughts, Jiang Rou softly asked, “Then, President Qian, do you think Shen Fei will collaborate with us?”

“I’m not entirely sure! That phone call was just to see if Shen Fei has enough money. Even if he wants to collaborate, it’s impossible without sufficient funds!” Qian Dasheng said helplessly.

“President Qian, I don’t know if you’ve been following online news, but after Shen Fei spent six billion to acquire a semiconductor company, he spent another seventy billion to secure ownership of Lu Hushan! Such massive spending has drawn a lot of public attention, and many are questioning his source of funds. After all, half a year ago, Shen Fei was just a jobless drifter, scraping for a few hundred yuan. Now he’s suddenly a big spender moving billions!”

Jiang Rou continued, “It doesn’t make sense. Even if Shen Fei has that miracle ointment generating revenue, he couldn’t have earned this much in just a few months. I bet the Beijing Bank headquarters is already investigating his accounts.”

Surprisingly, Qian Dasheng remained unfazed.

“That’s not surprising! The fact that Shen Fei sounded so calm on the phone means he’s already prepared for this. As for his funds, they must have come through legitimate channels. Otherwise, he wouldn’t dare to act so boldly. That’s precisely why I want him as a partner—if Shen Fei can help Qian Kun Group, we can surely weather this storm!”

Qian Dasheng sighed deeply, not realizing that his analysis was completely off the mark.

Shen Fei wasn’t as prepared as Qian Dasheng assumed. In reality, Shen Fei only had about 30 billion yuan in liquid funds. The investments into Xinyue Real Estate and the 70 billion for Lu Hushan’s acquisition had no involvement from Shen Fei’s own money. Those funds came from Jiang Tiancheng, Hu Yuantai, and Duan Guxiang.

Aside from a few scattered investments, Shen Fei’s money was also tied up in the bottomless pit of semiconductor technology. At the moment, his funds were far from sufficient.

As for Shen Fei demanding prime land from Qian Kun Group on the phone, he was simply bluffing. He knew Qian Kun Group’s situation wasn’t yet at the point of selling off assets. Even if it were, Shen Fei would likely need an installment plan to acquire those plots.

Qian Dasheng overestimated Shen Fei, not realizing he had become a target for Shen Fei. Once Qian Kun Group reached its lowest point, Shen Fei would seize the opportunity to acquire it at rock-bottom prices.

Fortunately, Qian Dasheng remained unaware of this; otherwise, he might lose all motivation to save the company. For now, he was fully focused on rescuing Qian Kun Group and securing a collaboration with Shen Fei. Meanwhile, Shen Fei, who smiled politely on the surface, was actually eyeing Qian Kun Group’s assets.

Still, Shen Fei wasn’t entirely to blame. He had previously given Qian Dasheng multiple warnings. If Qian Dasheng had been wise enough to address Qian Kun Group’s issues earlier, reorienting its focus toward profitable sectors, the company wouldn’t have fallen into this state.

Unfortunately, Qian Dasheng’s ambition got the better of him. Ever since his entrepreneurial success, external praise—much like the tides—had elevated him to arrogance, causing him to lose direction. Being hailed as a “business legend” had only fueled his dream of creating a business empire.

Reality, however, was harsh.

Despite Shen Fei’s repeated warnings, Qian Kun Group was still on the same path to collapse as in the previous timeline.

Lowering his gaze in frustration, Qian Dasheng suddenly asked, “Jiang Rou, what do you think about Shen Fei trying to recruit you for Xinyue Real Estate?”

“President Qian, I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you mean,” Jiang Rou replied with a frown.

“It’s nothing. Jiang Rou, right now I’m not speaking as your boss, but as a friend. From a friend’s perspective, I think you would have better prospects at Xinyue Real Estate. I don’t fully understand Shen Fei’s intentions, but under his guidance, Xinyue Real Estate is bound to achieve great success. That company can provide you with a broader stage to showcase your talents and realize your full potential.”

Qian Dasheng smiled faintly.

“If you decide to leave, I won’t stop you. Even if Xinyue Real Estate doesn’t do well, Shen Fei will take good care of you, and you won’t be treated poorly under his leadership.”

Pausing briefly, he added, “Besides, if you go to Xinyue Real Estate, it’ll create a connection between me and Shen Fei. That way, this favor—he owes me!”

—————- END —————-

Chapter 355: How About You Continue Sleeping?

“Mr. Qian, are you serious about this?”

Hearing Qian Dasheng’s words, Jiang Rou was deeply surprised.

“Yes, Jiang Rou, I’m serious! Very serious about giving you this suggestion. If you don’t want to leave, Qiankun Group will always welcome you! After all, you were the one who helped Qiankun Group’s real estate projects thrive. But now, given the current situation of Qiankun Group, it’s hard for you to find the right opportunities to shine here. Xin Yue Real Estate is different—it’s a newly established company with enormous room for growth! If you still have ambitious goals, then go to Xin Yue Real Estate! Shen Fei will treat you well. A 30 million annual salary—that’s a high salary!”

Qian Dasheng’s tone was extremely sincere.

Jiang Rou didn’t rush to respond. Instead, she fell into silence.

As the company’s vice president and main leader of Qiankun Group’s real estate projects, no one understood the current state of Qiankun Group’s real estate sector better than she did.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to describe it as a “spent force.”

Whether multiple projects could even be delivered remained uncertain.

She even doubted if the final payments for certain projects would be made at all!

Most of Qiankun Group’s funds had been funneled into the Lijiazhuang Project. Given the current situation, launching the redevelopment of Lijiazhuang was not only incredibly difficult but also felt like forcing something unsustainable.

However, Qiankun Group had no choice but to proceed. The Lijiazhuang project was under heavy public scrutiny. Any slight disturbance would inevitably lead to greater public outcry, potentially affecting Qiankun Group’s stock prices.

Thus, no matter what, Qiankun Group had to get the Lijiazhuang project underway.

But Jiang Rou knew the truth.

Right now, the situation seemed calm, but if something were to go wrong, it would be like an avalanche that could destroy Qiankun Group entirely.

And as the company’s vice president, she wouldn’t be able to escape unscathed.

“Jiang Rou, whether it’s from a personal standpoint or as your boss, I recommend you go to Xin Yue Real Estate. You could become the connection between me and Shen Fei.”

Seeing her remain silent, Qian Dasheng said softly.

He then waved his hand, leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and said,

“Alright! It’s up to you to decide. Take some time to think it over! I need to do some serious thinking myself.”

Jiang Rou gazed at Qian Dasheng for a long moment.

At that moment, Qian Dasheng looked desolate to her.

Sighing helplessly, she turned and left the office.

—

Yunhe Villa.

Shen Fei let out a long sigh, putting aside the matters that had just happened, and dove into the “Misu Project Proposal” provided by Yu Hewei.

The document was thick, but Shen Fei wasn’t impatient or skimming through.

Instead, he calmed himself and carefully analyzed it line by line.

In his previous life, when Huaguo entered the new technological era and transformed from a technologically weak country to a strong one, every detail of scientific research and development was recorded.

The development of the “Misu Chip” was no exception.

As the cornerstone chip of Huaguo’s technological rise, the records of Misu were exhaustive.

Closing his eyes, Shen Fei mentally reviewed everything he knew about the Misu Chip from his past life.

Afterward, he began going through the proposal.

—

During this time, Shen Jiayue insisted on seeing Shen Fei.

Han Xinyan tried to stop her but had no choice but to gently push open the study door.

Seeing her father deeply focused, the little girl immediately quieted down.

She even asked Han Xinyan to bring her bedtime milk to Shen Fei instead.

With no other choice, Han Xinyan tiptoed into the study, placed the milk on the table, and quickly exited.

The study remained silent.

—

“Phew~”

A long while later, Shen Fei exhaled deeply.

“Not bad. It’s just as I remembered from the past life.”

The project proposal was now covered in Shen Fei’s annotations and insights into 7nm chip development.

These notes, drawn from his recollections of the previous life, offered a clear roadmap for avoiding mistakes, speeding up the process, and saving costs.

If this annotated project proposal were sent back to the Shenzhen Research Institute, the researchers there would be shocked.

While Shen Fei’s notes weren’t in professional terms, they offered a fresh perspective on the research, greatly accelerating the development.

It was precisely for this reason that Shen Fei dared to make such extensive notes without worry. Otherwise, it could have caused unnecessary trouble for him.

“Sigh! In the previous life, the chip development process went through so many detours and wasted so much time. It took four years to succeed!”

“Now, with these modifications, it should take at most a year and a half. Once developed, Huaguo’s technology will reach a whole new level! That’s a good thing—but even without mistakes, the cost of this project will still be at least tens of billions.”

Staring at the proposal, Shen Fei took a sip of the now-cold milk.

However, what worried him most wasn’t the funding.

His biggest concern was Yu Hewei, an unpredictable variable.

In his previous life, Yu Hewei attempted to flee the country with a trove of chip data during the final stages of development.

Now, Shen Fei had no idea if Yu Hewei would repeat the same path in this life.

As for why Yu Hewei did what he did in the past life, Shen Fei still didn’t know. And despite meeting Yu Hewei now, he hadn’t noticed anything suspicious…

Letting out a helpless sigh, Shen Fei thought to himself, “Is it too early to worry about this now?”

Even if he knew the reason behind Yu Hewei’s betrayal, Shen Fei couldn’t just find an excuse to remove him from the research team.

After all, the project proposal and the collaboration with the research institute were both arranged through Yu Hewei.

Moreover, Yu Hewei was Yu Guotu’s son.

From every perspective, excluding Yu Hewei at this stage wasn’t possible.

Besides, Yu Hewei’s betrayal had occurred at the final critical moment in the previous life.

Right now, it was still the beginning of the research, so there was no need to overthink.

With this in mind, Shen Fei stopped worrying and dialed Hu Fei’er’s number.

The first call went unanswered.

The second call was the same.

Finally, on the third attempt, Hu Fei’er’s impatient voice came through:

“Mr. Shen, just because I’m the company’s general manager doesn’t mean you can disturb me during my personal time! Especially at this hour!”

“Huh?”

Shen Fei paused, stunned.

“What time is it now?”

“Mr. Shen, let me tell you very precisely—it’s 3:15 a.m.!”

Hu Fei’er messily brushed her hair back, the dark circles under her eyes clearly visible.

Hearing this, Shen Fei froze.

He had been so engrossed in reading the proposal that he hadn’t noticed the time at all.

“Well… How about you go back to sleep?” Shen Fei said awkwardly.