Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?-Chapter 552 - 392: Investor (Part 2)

These words left Huang Qin looking surprised. She was about to respond when Zhang Qiang beat her to it.

Zhang Qiang couldn't help but laugh, his laughter full of disdain: "President Li, this cultural tourism project isn't something you can just start on a whim."

He scrutinized Li Jing, his tone full of mockery. He didn't know Li Jing's true net worth and assumed he was putting on a brave front for the sake of face.

In his opinion, someone who hasn't even played golf probably isn't the owner of a big company.

"President Li, this cultural tourism project concerns the future development of the entire Hai Province. It involves deep collaboration with the government, and the investment scale is huge.

Not only are the Shi Family and I involved, but several other companies are cooperating. Together, we barely managed to secure this project.

President Li, do you think your company alone can handle such a large investment? It's not as simple as opening a regular chain store."

Huang Qin listened to Zhang Qiang's words and felt that he indeed made some sense.

She glanced gratefully at Li Jing and softly said, "President Li, there's no need for you to trouble yourself with this matter. Thank you for your kindness."

Li Jing ignored Zhang Qiang's taunts and pressed on, "Is the Shi Family also involved in your project?"

Huang Qin knew that Li Jing had a good relationship with the Shi Family, so she explained, "Indeed, the Shi Family is involved. However, this time it's mainly Elder Shi's son in charge, which is different from when Elder Shi was in charge.

Even if you're on good terms with Elder Shi, there might not be much help you could offer with this matter." She seemed to have guessed Li Jing's thought.

Li Jing seemed to have thought of something as he raised his eyebrows and asked:

"The project you're talking about wouldn't happen to be the latest development on Little Gate Island, would it?"

When Li Jing mentioned "Little Gate Island," Huang Qin, standing on the right, was slightly surprised and immediately turned her head, her voice still carrying her unique gentleness:

"Does President Li know about the Little Gate Island project?"

Nearby, Zhang Qiang, who had been looking down at his phone, paused his thumb's movement on the screen for half a second upon hearing this.

He raised his head, seemingly casually glancing at Li Jing, but his gaze was as sharp as a poisoned arrow.

Then he casually put his phone in his pants pocket, and although his posture looked relaxed, his tense shoulders revealed his inner unease.

Huang Qin gently fiddled with a strand of hair by her ear, a subtle gleam of anticipation flashing in her beautiful eyes:

"As far as I know, the investment for the Little Gate Island project comes from Tianhai."

She turned slightly, her gaze fixed on Li Jing, and her tone involuntarily softened, "President Li, since you're from Tianhai, have you had any cooperation with this investment company?"

She was well aware that this project, with a total investment of two to three hundred billion, would deter countless companies with just the initial investment of tens of billions. If Li Jing could connect with the investors, it might be the breakthrough needed for the long-stagnant project.

Compared to the scheming and calculating Zhang Qiang, she instinctively wanted to believe Li Jing could bring hope.

Li Jing casually walked toward a wicker chair, smiling lightly: "It's not a cooperation; our company is responsible for investing in the Little Gate Island project."

This statement was like a stone thrown into a deep pool, causing Huang Qin's pupils to contract sharply, her shock hardly concealed.

"Is President Li's company the one investing in Little Gate Island?"

She hadn't imagined that Li Jing's company was the investor; given the massive investment involved, she didn't believe Li Jing had that kind of wealth.

So upon receiving this news, even someone of her emotional intelligence couldn't entirely conceal her inner shock.

Even more so, Zhang Qiang's expression changed, his brows furrowed as he tightly watched Li Jing, seemingly contemplating yet secretly scrutinizing every subtle expression.

He squinted, pondering for a moment, then cleared his throat, deliberately steadying his voice: "President Li, may I boldly ask if there is someone with the surname Wei among your company's senior management?"

He recalled a video conference three months ago discussing matters with Wei Jia.

He needed to confirm whether the other party was lying.

Facing the sea breeze, Li Jing laughed lightly, his golf club tracing a graceful arc in the air: "Wei Jia is our company's general manager and also one of the shareholders."

This answer caused Zhang Qiang to catch his breath, his dry lips subconsciously licked, hands clasping into fists behind his back before slowly releasing, struggling to maintain a composed expression, he feigned a reluctant smile asking:

"Then what area are you specifically responsible for in the company, President Li?"

The seemingly simple inquiry was indeed laced with hidden intent, revealing his urgent desire to understand the standing of the young man before him within the company.

The earlier subtle rivalry had already turned their relationship somewhat awkward and tense.

If the counterpart truly was the boss of the Little Gate Island's investment company, it would be a huge hurdle for his upcoming collaborations.

He now only hoped that the young man was merely a regular senior manager or a minor shareholder in that company.

Upon hearing Zhang Qiang's question, Huang Qin's fingers subtly clenched the fabric of her skirt, though her exterior remained unchanged, her heart was already anxiously awaiting the answer.

This project, with an investment of two to three hundred billion, was the lifeline of her company for the next three years. At this moment, Li Jing's identity became akin to the last rope dangling over a cliff.

Recalling Zhang Qiang's previous arrogance, she felt a shiver run through her heart.

If not for the company's survival, how could she have tolerated negotiating with this grinning tiger?

Now that Li Jing had hinted at a connection with the investors, she suppressed the swelling hope inside her, her eyelashes fluttering rapidly, her gaze fixed on Li Jing's lips like a drowning person grasping at a piece of driftwood, afraid to miss a single word.

Seeing their gazes focused on him like spotlights, Li Jing casually picked up the golf club, spinning it in his palm.

"Consider me one of the founders. To be precise, this company was established by Wei Jia and me, and I own a slightly larger share than she does."

The words "founder" landed heavily in their hearts.

The tension on Huang Qin's shoulders instantly relaxed, then straightened abruptly, her nails almost digging into her palms to restrain the urge to step forward, the joy sparkling in her eyes like moonlight breaking through the clouds.

While Zhang Qiang's fake smile froze into a rigid arc, his Adam's apple convulsively swallowed saliva, his clenched hand behind turning into an iron grip, knuckles whitening from exertion.

"I'm more of a hands-off manager, not very focused on the business."

Li Jing lazily tapped the ground with his golf club: "If it weren't for Wei Jia's earlier phone call, I wouldn't have known she signed on to such a massive project. But if we're considering changing a few partners..."

He lifted his gaze, eyes carrying a smile as they brushed over Zhang Qiang's flushed face, "Wei Jia likely wouldn't refuse my recommendation."

This sentence was like a slap across Zhang Qiang's face.

Huang Qin instinctively took a step back, increasing the distance from Zhang Qiang, grabbing onto a nearby parasol to steady herself, her cheeks flushing with excitement.

Zhang Qiang's face cycled through shades of green and red, the veins on his temple throbbing.

As an old fox with two decades of commercial experience, he quickly adjusted his expression, forcing a smile more bitter than tears:

"President Li, this is truly fate; who would have thought to encounter you here. How about I host a meal today, there's a private kitchen restaurant on the island..."

Before he could finish, Li Jing raised his hand to interrupt: "No need."

Li Jing casually tossed the golf club back into the rack, turning to Huang Qin, saying, "I've already arranged to meet with President Huang. I personally prefer dining alone with a lady."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiang's smile stiffened, not expecting Li Jing to be so dismissive.

But considering the other's status, even if he wasn't given face, he felt powerless.

Especially now, with no formal agreement signed, if they mentioned to the Shi Family to remove him, he could guarantee that the Shi Family, in efforts to push through the project, wouldn't hesitate to dispense with him, replacing it with Huang Qin's company.

Local enterprises wanting to be part of this project were numerous, with Huang Qin being just one, under such competition, he dared not offend Li Jing.

Zhang Qiang immediately resumed his smile, "Right, right, indeed, dining with a lady is the true enjoyment.

In that case, I won't interrupt President Li and President Huang's pleasant time today. All expenses incurred in this golf course will be on me."

Saying this, he immediately called over a nearby server, boldly declaring he'd cover all costs for Li Jing and Huang Qin, presenting a magnanimous figure, attempting to salvage some of his image in Li Jing's mind.