Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 629

No matter what kind of affairs Zhao Yaojie faces, he is always so organized. Even when faced with difficult problems and others are overwhelmed, he can remain calm. With his extraordinary wisdom and calm temperament, he can handle things properly. Everyone sees and admires this ability.

But He Yuzhu's heart was as clear as a mirror. Zhao Yaojie's deep eyes often flashed with eager longing for the distant place.

He is like a fully-fledged eagle. Although he is temporarily imprisoned in a small cage, he never stops yearning for the vast sky.

If one is tied to this small world for the rest of his life, dealing with trivial matters all day long, wouldn't his ambitions gradually be extinguished?

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu frowned slightly, pursed his lips, and pondered for a moment, as if he were mentally weighing the weight of every word. After a long pause, he slowly added, "Zhao Yaojie can leave first. As for his replacement, either of the other two junior brothers can come over and perform a regular shift change. With this arrangement, as long as one of the three of us is stationed here at all times to help me hold the fort in case of any emergency, that will be all."

Not only that, He Yuzhu raised his eyebrows, a look of determination flashed in his eyes, and he made the decision on the spot without hesitation. His decisive look made it seem as if this important decision concerning everyone's fate was just as easy as a child's play.

He puffed out his chest and, in a booming voice, readily agreed, "I'll open up a brand new route from here, braving the wind and waves all the way to Luzon Island!"

He knew very well that once this route was opened, it would be of great significance.

From then on, travel between the two places became as convenient as visiting relatives, with merchant ships and passenger ships loaded with hope shuttling between the two places.

The ship could not only transport a wide variety of goods, such as silk, porcelain, spices, etc., to facilitate the exchange of goods and promote the prosperity of trade, but also deliver news from all sides. Whether it was anecdotes or the development of the situation, everyone could know it first.

More importantly, it can lay a more solid foundation for deeper cooperation between the two sides in the future, and work together to open up a broader world.

After careful consideration, He Yuzhu weighed the pros and cons, carefully planned the itinerary and transportation route, and resolutely decided to transport a batch of goods to the destination and hand them over to Zhao Yunhai for sales.

This batch of goods covers a wide range and is extremely rich in categories.

Among them, the exquisite silk is gorgeous in color. Under the sunlight, the silk threads sparkle with a warm and soft luster, and are smooth to the touch. Each piece seems to embody the hard work of the weavers in the south of the Yangtze River; the porcelain with excellent texture is even more ingenious, with smooth lines and even and delicate glaze. No matter whether it is the simple and majestic bottles and jars, or the exquisite and compact bowls and plates, each piece seems to be whispering about the perfect fusion of the craftsmen's ingenuity and superb skills.

At the same time, Zhao Yunhai, who was far away on Luzon Island, was also busy.

He shuttled between local markets and farms, actively contacting suppliers and purchasing all kinds of grain and agricultural and sideline products.

At that time, the domestic situation was grim and food supply was still tight. Long winding queues formed in front of major grain stores in the city. Men, women, young and old looked tired and their eyes were full of anxiety. They were all looking forward to buying the food to sustain their livelihood.

Zhao Yunhai is well aware of the importance of grain to the country, so he is particularly careful when purchasing and carefully identifies the quality.

By then, most of the purchased grain will be carefully packaged and shipped across the ocean back to the country to alleviate the urgent needs of the country.

Because of this, He Yuzhu specially invited the three of them in an extremely solemn manner and asked them to come to the company headquarters.

There is no hypocrisy behind this, it is purely to let them truly appreciate his strength.

Looking back, when He Yuzhu first embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, he was in a difficult situation.

At that time, the scale of production was pitifully small, and funds were even more stretched, with only tens of millions of funds on hand.

During that difficult period of starting a business, every expense had to be carefully calculated and every investment was like walking on thin ice. The slightest mistake could lead to a complete loss.

But time has passed, and the present is completely different from the past. He Yuzhu is no longer the same as before.

Looking up, the two office buildings owned by the company stand tall and reach the sky.

Its glass curtain walls are like huge mirrors, reflecting dazzling light under direct sunlight, showing its unparalleled grandeur.

Not only that, there are nearly 30 industrial buildings, which are magnificent and lined up in rows.

If you look down from the sky, these buildings look like a huge forest made of steel and concrete. The scale of the buildings is astonishing and astonishing.

The most important thing is undoubtedly the advanced equipment in the three buildings.

Each of these devices is very expensive and was purchased with real money.

They are arranged neatly, with the surface shining with the unique metallic luster, highlighting their own value and being the company's most precious core assets.

All these assets combined have enabled He Yuzhu's wealth to grow exponentially.

Its total fixed assets have been growing rapidly, steadily soaring to about 1.5 million.

This number, so huge that it was beyond imagination, hit the three of them like a heavy hammer, making them feel dazed.

Especially Lin Wanting. Although she knew that He Yuzhu had a wealthy family, she never expected that his wealth would reach such a shocking level.

After He Yuzhu had clearly and thoroughly introduced the company's overall structure, operating model, business scope, and future plans, he waved his hand and called over a capable staff member who was extremely reliable and trusted by him. He solemnly instructed the other party to take the three of them to carefully visit every corner of the company.

From the office area with neat rows of workstations and the sounds of employees typing on papers and talking on the phone interweaving into a busy and orderly melody, to the production workshop with machines standing in a staggered pattern and the deafening sound of metal clashing and mechanical operation, they can experience the company's huge scale and strong strength in an all-round and immersive way.

Taking advantage of this break, Huang Zhirou's frayed nerves finally relaxed a bit. Standing aside, she leaned slightly to the side, her face filled with long-held displeasure. She muttered quietly, yet with resentment, "Look! It's only been three days since I went to Haojiang with Mr. Huo, and he's already brought back a woman in such a grand manner! I wonder what this woman's background is, to have earned Mr. Huo's favor and to have accompanied him all the way back."

Someone in the crowd murmured something, the tone full of surprise and curiosity, with a hint of envy and jealousy.

"Oh, please don't misunderstand me!"

He Yuzhu's mind raced, his eyes darting around like a child caught stealing candy, anxious to distance himself from the matter. He waved his hands in the air, as if trying to dispel any hint of embarrassment. "You know, we've been without a Filipino maid for a long time, and I've been searching so hard to find one. You see, I'm hoping she can help out at home and make life more comfortable."

When Huang Zhirou heard this, she immediately gave him a cold look, as if to say, did this man take her for a fool?

She secretly complained in her heart, she was not blind, how could she not notice that there was a different and indescribable relationship between Lin Wanting and those who had just been subdued by He Yuzhu.

Lin Wanting's every move carried an unusual and unique aura. Her posture and demeanor were completely different from the timid and cautious posture of ordinary servants. Anyone with a discerning eye could see the difference.

When He Yuzhu saw the other person's cold eyes, his heart skipped a beat, as if an invisible and cold hand suddenly grabbed his heart from the depths of his heart, causing his breathing to stagnate instantly.

Fine beads of sweat quietly seeped out of his palms, and his back felt slightly cold. In this tense atmosphere, a feeling of panic surged into his heart like a tide.

He knew the situation was delicate and that even the slightest misstep could lead to a complete loss. He forced himself to remain calm, his Adam's apple rolling as he quickly added, "It's mainly because she's been training in martial arts since she was young, which has laid a very solid foundation. Years of diligent practice have imbued each of her moves with a fierce ferocity unmatched by ordinary men. If I can help her quickly break through and reach the realm of perfection, she'll be able to stand by your side at all times. That way, we'll have a valuable addition, and our fighting power will surely be greatly enhanced."

After all, although the house is already guarded by Zhao Yuezhen, with the addition of a skilled woman as a personal guard, the safety factor will undoubtedly increase sharply.

In this crisis-ridden world, more protection means more peace of mind, which is always beneficial.

He Yuzhu felt his scalp tingling and he secretly groaned in his heart. He knew that if he continued to talk about this topic, he would undoubtedly get himself into trouble, just like groping blindly in the darkness as thick as ink. Every struggle would only make him sink deeper into trouble and unable to extricate himself.

With this in mind, he dared not delay even a moment. He racked his brains, trying to find an excuse to change the subject. After a brief pause, he asked calmly, "How are things going in Haojiang?"

He looked calm and spoke in a steady tone, as if he was just asking about today's weather.

In fact, he already had the answer in his heart.

Before this, he had already obtained the bidding results from Du Guanghe.

Everything was proceeding as he had envisioned, without any surprises.

The Aocheng Entertainment Company, led by He Hongshen, has firmly secured a gambling license thanks to its careful planning and strong strength.

However, he has not yet grasped the detailed information on the subsequent specific operations, such as personnel deployment, site planning, initial publicity and other actual implementation links, and he can't help but feel a little curious and want to explore.

Huang Zhiru had already received the news from Huo Yingdong, and immediately told him everything without reservation.

Just yesterday morning, the atmosphere at the negotiation site was suffocatingly tense.

Various forces have engaged in several rounds of fierce competition to compete for the gambling operating rights for the next two years.

In the conference room, representatives from all parties exchanged sharp words, arguing with each other, and the quotes came one after another like the tide.

Documents piled up like mountains on the negotiating table, and each page carried huge interests and expectations.

The representatives all had solemn expressions, their eyes revealing determination and tension. Every tiny change in the numbers was like a heavy hammer, striking heavily on everyone's heartstrings.

In the end, Aocheng Entertainment Company, led by He Hongshen, with its determination to win at all costs, successfully won the heavy gambling operation rights for the next two years by offering the highest price far exceeding that of other competitors, coupled with the most attractive preferential treatment.

However, beneath this seemingly prosperous appearance, there are actually undercurrents and crises lurking around like an invisible net, tightly enveloping Aocheng Entertainment Company.

In order to successfully bid for the casino operating rights, Aocheng Entertainment Company was like a desperate gamble, almost pouring out all the liquid funds on the company's books.

At this moment, the company's account was like a dry desert, empty. Not to mention large sums of money, even a few scattered coins were hard to find.

Once the gambling license fee of 400 million is paid, it will disappear without a trace in an instant like a meteor across the sky, just like a stone sinking into the sea or water spilled out, and there is absolutely no possibility of refund.

What's even more tricky is that the 400 million is just the entrance fee for obtaining the right to operate the casino for two years.

In the future, the casino will have to maintain daily operations, from regular maintenance and repairs of the venue, to the payment of salaries to numerous staff members, to the replacement of gambling tables, chips, security equipment, etc. Every link is like a giant beast with a bloody mouth, madly devouring funds.

The subsequent operating costs are like a bottomless, never-ending black hole, continuously absorbing wealth with no end in sight.

Among all these difficulties, what worried the company's top management the most was that the funding gap of 100 million yuan was actually borrowed from He Yuzhu.

Faced with this overwhelming predicament, the crisis of broken capital chain looms like a haze, and every expenditure needs to be carefully calculated. How can they have even a tiny bit of spare money to venture into other investment areas?

The atmosphere in the office was almost suffocating. Huang Zhirou tiptoed over to He Yuzhu, who wore a gloomy expression and a furrowed brow. She leaned over slightly and said in a very soft yet clear voice, "Mr. Huo just sent a message asking you to call him as soon as you're free. He specifically emphasized that he has something important to discuss with you."

He Yuzhu nodded silently, but his heart seemed to be entangled by countless threads and was in a mess.

Faced with the complicated situation before him, his thoughts were like a wild horse running wildly, but he could not find a way to break the deadlock.