Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 611 - 406: Times Have Changed

At Dawn Technology, Tao Ziming looked at the two billion USD lying on the company’s accounts, feeling somewhat unreal.

The last time he saw so many zeros was back in Rongcheng...

From initially investing eight million to save the company from bankruptcy, to forking out over thirty million without batting an eye for concentrated equity, and last time spending ten million USD to buy test data...

This time it was even more ruthless, directly throwing in two billion!

It was as if each time money was used to refresh his understanding of this man...

Could he really be this powerful...

There are quite a few people with two billion assets in Province J, but those who can readily bring out two billion in cash can probably be counted on one hand, maybe even across the whole country.

Tao Ziming suddenly felt as if he never really understood that man...

"President Tao, so starting today I’ll be working here, you can directly instruct me if you have any arrangements." A woman in her thirties said to Tao Ziming with a smile.

She was someone Qi Yun borrowed from Li Yaohua’s side, temporarily responsible for the financial work at Dawn Technology.

Though Qi Yun trusts Tao Ziming, the amount invested this time is simply too large, he needs someone to overlook things, ensuring the two billion is spent correctly.

This matter was also communicated with Tao Ziming in advance, who not only didn’t have any dissatisfaction but was rather welcoming.

Having an inspector not only reassures Qi Yun but also helps reduce a lot of work burden for him.

Furthermore, Qi Yun is now the company’s largest shareholder, its sole financier, while Tao Ziming is just symbolically retaining a tiny bit of equity.

Hence, it’s normal for him to control a few key positions.

"Director Su is too polite, we will cooperate with each other and strive to make the company successful."

"I’m flying to Berlin tonight to discuss equipment procurement; I’ll leave things here to Director Su..." Tao Ziming spoke with considerable courtesy.

Su Xiaoshan nodded with a smile, "Okay, please rest assured, President Tao. I will report to you at the first sign of any situation."

Tao Ziming said no more, leaving the finance office.

After he left, Su Xiaoshan called in a few subordinates she brought along and instructed them: "I need you to conduct a comprehensive check of the financial status of this company, no loopholes allowed."

"Report any non-compliance to me immediately."

"Yes! Director Su!"

...

On the other side, Qi Yun received the electronic version of the virtual currency approval procedure sent over by Brother Hui, the physical documents also already scheduled to be delivered by trusted courier on a plane.

With this document, any qualifying company can easily apply for a business license.

Qi Yun took out his phone, scrolling to find Young Master Liu’s number. Initially, the lunar meteorite was supposed to be sold to him, they had brief contact.

At a club in the New District, Liu Xiaotao stared at the incoming call display before he pushed away the girl next to him and went to a quiet place to answer the phone.

"Hello, President Qi, how are you."

Qi Yun originally thought this guy might not even have his number saved, unexpectedly, Liu Xiaotao not only saved it but spoke in an especially friendly tone.

"Haha, Young Master Liu, sorry for disturbing."

"Oh, President Qi, what are you saying, I’m very happy to receive your call."

"Is there anything you need me for?"

Liu Xiaotao smiled, his attitude now starkly different from six months ago.

And the reason for it all, naturally came from Qi Yun’s change in social status.

It can’t really be said he’s particularly opportunistic; ordinary people would not flatter or maintain useless relationships, let alone someone like Liu Xiaotao, who grew up in a wealthy family.

Seeing the other party ask directly, Qi Yun didn’t bother beating around the bush, straightforwardly said: "It’s like this, I want to meet your father, but I don’t have his contact, I wonder if Young Master Liu could help convey this."

Want to meet his father?

The number of people in Province J wanting to meet Liu the Rich could stretch from East City to West City. Even government officials have to check his schedule to arrange in advance; ordinary folks certainly don’t have the chance.

But Qi Yun, now rising in fame, certainly isn’t ordinary, so Liu Xiaotao was only slightly stunned before he quickly agreed with a smile.

"No problem, President Qi, hang tight, I’ll call my dad to see what time he finishes his meeting, and will get back to you shortly."

"Sounds good, thank you Young Master Liu."

"Haha, President Qi is too polite, I’ll be in touch later."

After ending the call, Liu Xiaotao glanced at his phone screen, thought a bit, and dialed his father’s private cellphone.

"Hello, Xiaotao." Liu the Rich’s warm voice came from the other end.

Among people of his class, Liu Xiaotao’s biggest advantage is that he isn’t arrogant and doesn’t cause trouble.

This is also what comforts his father the most.

Even though he occasionally likes to spend some money on luxury cars or something, for a business as substantial as theirs, it’s practically a drop in the ocean; he can indulge freely.

Thus, Liu the Rich is quite satisfied with his son; their interaction is always gentle and soft-spoken.

"Dad, Qi Yun just called me, wants to schedule a meeting with you."

"Qi Yun?" Liu the Rich paused, "Qi Yun from the New District?"

Liu Xiaotao nodded, "Yes."

"Why does he want to see me?"

"He didn’t say, nor did I ask."

There was a few seconds of silence from the other end, then Liu the Rich slowly said, "Alright, I got it, I’ll have Secretary Zhang get in touch with him in a bit."

Liu Xiaotao then asked, "Dad, are you meeting him? Previously Ding Junkai had some conflict with him here, seems even Uncle Ding was involved."

"A meeting is fine, still need to give respect where it’s due."

"His grievances with Ding Sanshi have nothing to do with us, we’re just doing business, not getting mixed up in those."

...

At nine p.m., Yaxiang Building.

Qi Yun’s Maybach had just parked when a secretary-like middle-aged man came up to greet him.

"Hello, President Qi, I’m President Liu’s secretary; President Liu is already waiting for you in the private room, let me take you up."

"Alright." Qi Yun nodded, heading towards the entrance with Xiao Wu.

As he climbed the steps, he suddenly paused, looking up at the sign overhead.

Several months ago, it was here.

For that textile factory order, he and Brother Peng braved the cold waiting for Vice President Liu for over an hour.

Recall that the meal cost nearly ten thousand, which back then made Qi Yun flinch a little.

In just six months, he’s back here, arriving in the highest-end Maybach.

Brother Peng has also left the garment factory behind, joining him in the trading company, now earning a few million monthly, living comfortably.

Times change, it’s quite wistful to think about...

"President Qi, please." The secretary leading the way noticed Qi Yun hadn’t moved, waited for a moment, then made a inviting gesture once more.

Qi Yun snapped back, following the person up to the upstairs private room.