I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping-Chapter 2223 - 1417: Why Should I? _2

Shi Qianxi shot him a look. Normally, she’d sprinkle her words with sarcasm, and sure enough, after a few harmless jabs at Jiang Chen, Director Shi surprisingly relented.

"Here, take the land."

Jiang Chen followed her gaze to the vast wasteland. There must have been buildings here once, now leveled to the ground, and by rough estimation, it spanned hundreds of thousands of square meters.

"Take the land?"

"The River City factory’s capacity is a bit lacking, plus the cost of transporting goods northwards is high. I’m planning to build a second factory in Kyoto to increase capacity and make it easier to expand into the northern market."

No wonder.

Breaking tradition by personally coming to Kyoto, it’s indeed a grand gesture.

"Is Morning Light selling so well?"

Jiang Chen was genuinely a bit surprised.

"It’s doing okay. At least it met expectations. The new energy market is evolving rapidly. To not fall behind in fierce competition, River City alone is far from enough."

If the initial investment in founding the Great Wall was accidental, then entering the new energy market was one of the core strategies of Jinhai after Shi Qianxi took control.

The importance of the two in her heart certainly can’t be compared.

"Has the Kyoto city government agreed?"

"Isn’t that what I’m here to discuss? We’ve generally reached an agreement. The national outlook on Morning Light is quite favorable, so there shouldn’t be significant issues."

"Kudos to you."

"What do you think of this location?"

Shi Qianxi asked, seemingly out of nowhere.

"It’s suitable."

Jiang Chen nodded without hesitation.

The north is indeed vast; it’s not like there aren’t other options, but the unique significance of Kyoto nationwide is unmatched by any other city.

Perhaps this is why Director Shi, despite disliking Kyoto, chose it anyway.

To achieve great things, one cannot evaluate matters based on personal whims.

"Oh, I haven’t had the chance to tell Shu Rui I’m safe."

Jiang Chen’s eyelids twitched slightly.

Changing the topic that fast?

What does "safe" mean?

Still treating oneself as a child?

Director Shi is nothing if not consistent; she said it and then picked up the phone again, dialing Li Shuru’s number as if no one else was around.

Li Shuru is certainly different from some people, not so busy, and given her current relationship with Shi Qianxi, no matter how busy, she’d definitely make time.

Indeed.

The call connected quite smoothly.

"Shu Rui, I’m in Kyoto now."

"..."

Director Shi was all spring breeze, whereas Boss Jiang, standing under the sun, was as calm as a mirror lake.

"I asked you to come with me, and you said you didn’t have time. But it doesn’t matter; I should be in Kyoto for a while. Anytime you’re free, feel free to come over."

Boss Jiang heard clearly and still remained unruffled as ancient wells.

"You’re not interrupting anything. It’s more or less settled. I’m just discussing details with the Kyoto side, and once that’s done, I’ll definitely have time to accompany you. Besides, Jiang Chen isn’t here? If you come, he wouldn’t just leave you hanging."

This statement was somewhat veiled but carried an insinuation.

"Hmm, he’s here now. It’s hard on him to come all the way from the company."

Since when did the straightforward and forthright Director Shi become an expert at making digs?

"Shu Rui wants to talk to you."

The phone was handed over.

Jiang Chen accepted the phone calmly, maintaining an air of composure. Whether he was as unfazed inside was something only heaven and himself knew.

"How did you manage to upset Sister Qianqian again?"

They’re both women.

And close like sisters.

Li Shuru surely wouldn’t miss the tone in Shi Qianxi’s voice.

"Today coincidentally, there was a meeting, which delayed me a bit."

Jiang Chen succinctly relayed the information to his girlfriend.

"Sister Qianqian deliberately went ahead alone to give more space. Don’t make Sister Qianqian upset."

Is this truly no distinction between them now?

Jiang Chen paused for a moment, then responded with just two words.

"Don’t worry."

"Take good care of Sister Qianqian."

Knowing Shi Qianxi was right beside him, Li Shuru didn’t talk much. There would be plenty of opportunities to communicate more with her boyfriend in private.

The phone was returned to its original owner.

After talking with Shi Qianxi for a few more moments, the conversation ended.

"You really found yourself a great girlfriend."

Life is unpredictable.

Back in the day, what kind of attitude did Miss Shi have toward Li Shuru?

In this world, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests...

Wait.

This may not be quite the right way to put it.

"Got enough on hand?"

Jiang Chen inquired.

Accepting responsibility when you’re wrong.

No matter what behind-the-scenes deal Li Shuru made with her, since his girlfriend spoke up, naturally, he wouldn’t need any mental burden or moral dilemma.

Smooth talk is never as sincere and effective as real action.

This point, Jiang Chen had already practical experience with.

Such a large piece of land, hundreds of thousands of square meters; even if the government offers favorable policies and subsidies for new energy manufacturers, it’s definitely no small sum.

"Not ample, why?"

There’s still a knot in the heart.

"I can think of a way for you."

Boss Jiang is not one to flaunt. Even if he wanted to help, he’d express it subtly. Waving money around, making noise is something nouveau riche do—too tasteless.

In this regard, Cao Xiugo is a role model.

Part-time teaching aside, perhaps out of pure interest, he even uses his card to buy meals in the Kyoto University’s cafeteria.

If it weren’t for seeing it firsthand, plus the familiarity between him and the cafeteria auntie, it would be hard to believe.

"You’re saying I could borrow from you? It’s not high interest, is it?"

Shi Qianxi joked.

A plant spanning hundreds of thousands of square meters means land, construction costs, equipment fees, and personnel salaries. Combined, hundreds of billions would certainly have to be thrown in.

"Interest-free loan."

Boss Jiang was still quite generous.

"Aha."

Director Shi was taken aback, "Seriously?"

"Do you want it or not?"

With trillions lying in the Treasury, Boss Jiang looked at the endless land without much emotional sway.

"N...o."

Business people seek profit.

An interest-free loan worth tens of billions represents something any entrepreneur is well aware of, but Shi Qianxi chose to refuse it. The decisiveness with which she rejected it left Jiang Chen, who was ready to hand out the money, quite surprised.

"Why not?"

He couldn’t help but turn his head.

"I’m not so poor that I need charity."

There’s principle.

And a strong backbone.

But...

"Where’s the charity?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"You’d need to find a way to leverage this money, wouldn’t you?"

Shi Qianxi said.

Jiang Chen frowned, seeming to realize something. "It’s got nothing to do with anyone else. You only need to be accountable to me."

"I said I’m not borrowing."

Shi Qianxi stated, "Since I dare to start this factory, I have the capability. I don’t need you to take care of me."

Indeed.

Children from wealthy families are strong-willed to the core.

But who is she at odds with?

Jiang Chen knew it certainly wasn’t him.

If he said he could easily dip into his own pocket, this lady wouldn’t have a second thought and definitely wouldn’t even blink an eye.

And perhaps she wouldn’t even repay.

She has previous offenses.

That classic statement shook Boss Jiang’s worldview for the first time, and tremors still linger.

Money borrowed on one’s skill, why should it be repaid?

"Think it over; once this chance is gone, it won’t come back."

Jiang Chen reminded her one last time.

"I won’t."

Shi Qianxi confirmed firmly, with an unwavering attitude. "I didn’t come to Kyoto to beg."

This lady.

Why is her pride so strong all of a sudden?

No.

To put it accurately.

She’s too sensitive.

Each sentence, as if implying something.

Since she clearly refused, she obviously couldn’t be forced. Jiang Chen could only drop it and change the topic, "While you’re free, wanna go check out Great Wall Group? As the founder, you haven’t..."

Boss Jiang is indeed an upright person.

Actually, back when Hu Die picked Jiang Chen up, she had mentioned it. She kindly offered to take him there right away, only to be rejected by Shi Qianxi. If she refused earlier, she certainly wouldn’t agree now.

But facing Jiang Chen, Director Shi’s response was different.

"Why do I have to go?"

She almost blurted it out.

Jiang Chen was a bit taken aback.

Why?

Aren’t you the founder of the Great Wall?

What’s wrong with going to check on your own investment’s results?