Chapter 146: Greasing the Wheels

Chai Jin smiled and said, "No problem. After all, it's not something that can be accomplished overnight."

"Have some tea, Lord Long."

Zhang Yinglong smiled, raised his cup, and used tea as a substitute for wine to clink glasses.

...

Kong Xiangyin was the person in charge of Shenzhen Airlines.

Shenzhen Airlines had not been established for very long, but because it was located in the primary experimental zone of the reform and opening-up, its development was exceptionally rapid.

This place bore the economic significance of China's southern gateway, bustling with domestic and international merchants and traders. Naturally, high-efficient air transportation played the most crucial role.

Short-haul aircraft were manageable, but large mainline passenger jets were prohibitively expensive and in severe shortage.

Banks did not dare to lend without restraint, and thus the demand arose.

Mou Qizhong's venture of reselling aircraft had provided them with a new perspective, and they were eager to cooperate with such private enterprises.

This was not a business that ordinary people could handle; there were too many links to bridge, and no one dared to touch it.

However, there were always those with greater daring. For instance, the municipal government was currently actively helping them introduce a company called Zhonghao Group.

Not only the municipal government, but many friends around him were also making recommendations.

This compelled him to investigate the background of this company.

Upon investigation, it turned out to be astonishing.

A new company? The business registered with the industrial and commercial administration was primarily trading, yet no customs declaration records could be found for them.

What on earth was the origin of this company?

Could they also be one of those "princeling" factions coming down from the capital?

Shenzhen was currently gathering many such "princelings."

With connections extending in all directions, they might just need people like this.

Therefore, he contacted the representatives of Zhonghao Group through an intermediary.

They agreed to meet and negotiate at the Shenzhen Airlines office on August 26th.

To this end, they had held numerous internal discussions.

Ultimately, Kong Xiangyin was appointed as the team leader and personally led the team in the engagement.

On August 26th, Old Huang from Zhonghao Group, accompanied by several team members, entered Shenzhen Airlines.

Upon reaching the entrance, Chai Jin received a phone call from Feng Haodong.

Feng informed him that the plot of land had been secured.

With only the final step of signing remaining, Chai Jin went over to Feng Haodong's side and did not participate in the initial aircraft negotiations.

Matters on Feng Haodong's side proceeded very smoothly.

Holding a thick stack of documents densely covered with seals at last, Chai Jin suddenly recalled the interesting anecdotes surrounding the development of Zhujiang Garden, the very first real estate project of Xu Jiayin in his past life.

A total of 108 seals had been stamped. Were the documents in Chai Jin's hands at this moment any different?

One thousand mu of land, totaling over 660,000 square meters, and Chai Jin had secured it for a mere thirty million!

That averaged out to only thirty thousand yuan per mu—dirt cheap!

Even if Chai Jin were to leave this plot of land barren for decades, the value of this land would be unimaginable!

Of course, Chai Jin had no intention of leaving it idle.

Afterward, he and Feng Haodong went out for a meal together.

They discussed a great deal about northern trade, primarily focusing on the prospects of the Manzhouli route.

Chai Jin maintained his previous viewpoint: the frenzy up north would not last much longer.

It would only take a few years for Russia's light industry to mature, and that would be when Manzhouli began to return to tranquility.

Mou Qizhong would likewise end up in prison, leaving behind nothing in Manzhouli but a pile of ambitions and regrets.

Feng Haodong conversed with him for a long time and ultimately took Chai Jin's words to heart.

However, he did not make a decision on the spot, wiping his mouth at the dining table.

Changing the subject, he said, "A vice mayor will soon be arriving in Shenzhen."

"Coming over from the Xiamen side. Do you understand what I mean?"

How could Chai Jin not understand?

Upon hearing the word Xiamen, he immediately thought of Lai Changxing.

He frowned slightly. "Is he making moves in Shenzhen?"

Feng Haodong smiled bitterly. "Given the achievements Shenzhen has demonstrated in the reform and opening-up, anyone with even the slightest capability would want to establish a foothold here."

"Furthermore, I've heard that his actions are becoming increasingly bold, pulling quite a few capital 'princelings' into his network."

"Chai Jin, I've been stationed in the north for a long time lately, so you should keep your edge in Shenzhen concealed for the time being. Don't be impulsive."

Clearly, Feng Haodong must have also learned that Chai Jin had given Boss Mo a beating without sparing any face.

Knowing who the dog's master was and striking it anyway—this was nothing short of provocation.

Chai Jin put down his chopsticks and similarly wiped his mouth.

He replied very calmly, "It doesn't matter. How wild can a smuggler possibly get?"

"Why should I fear him!"

Understanding Chai Jin's personality, Feng Haodong smiled bitterly. "It's better to take things easy."

"Mainly, those 'princelings' are not easy to deal with."

"Alright, didn't you say you wanted to build a winery? I've invited a senior executive from Moutai over."

"Let's head to the construction site and discuss further."

Feng Haodong cared deeply about the winery project; the quality of the liquor from Daohua Winery was indisputable.

When it came to the standardization of the winery, however, Moutai was far more impressive, given that it was such a long-standing domestic brand enterprise.

Therefore, Feng Haodong had invited several senior executives from Moutai to provide guidance.

Knowing this was well-intentioned, Chai Jin followed along behind him.

With money in hand and the desire to accomplish things, matters could move forward very swiftly.

Feng Haodong had arranged everything for Chai Jin.

That very afternoon, he also summoned the civil engineering design team, the construction contractors, and others.

Being extremely assertive, the construction contractor agreed to finance eighty percent of the project upfront, and construction would begin immediately!

Chai Jin could only smile bitterly inwardly; Feng Haodong was even more invested in the winery's construction than he was.

Next came the planning for the remaining five hundred mu of land.

After leaving Feng Haodong, Chai Jin went to a dance training studio located in Luohu District.

Inside the dance studio, many young girls were practicing Latin dance.

Sparkling short skirts fluttered as the girls swung their hips.

Among the girls, Chen Ni was the most dazzling of all.

Her temperament, appearance, and figure stood out brilliantly.

She was a girl who, no matter where she appeared, could eclipse the beauty of a hundred flowers.

After waiting outside for about half an hour, the girls