Chen Wei and Zhang Qingxue returned to the company and knocked on the door when they came in.
The setting sun was slanting in from outside Floor-to-Ceiling Window, dyeing the entire office a warm orange color.
Zhao Chen was leaning on the sofa, with several documents spread out in front of him.
Su Wantang just came out of the tea room, holding freshly brewed tea in his hand. When he saw the two people coming in, he turned around and went back to get two more cups.
"Sit." Zhao Chen raised his head and closed the file.
Chen Wei and Zhang Qingxue sat down on the sofa opposite.
Chen Wei's face still looked tired after the negotiation, but there was a kind of excitement that could not be concealed in his eyes.
Zhang Qingxue still looked calm, but the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.
Su Wantang came over with tea and placed a cup in front of everyone:
"Drink some tea first and speak slowly."
Chen Wei took the teacup and held it in his hands, feeling warmth spread from his palms.
"Chairman Zhao," she said, "The bank has concluded the negotiation."
Zhao Chen nodded without saying anything, waiting for her to continue.
Chen Wei took a deep breath and began to report:
"President Zheng was very cautious at first. It's not that they can't do the transfer with mortgage, but they were worried about the risks.
We talked for nearly two hours and had several rounds of back and forth."
Zhang Qingxue added next to it:
"Credit Department Manager is most worried about the safety of funds.
They require the buyer to increase the down payment to 40%, first deposit it into the escrow account, and then release it after the transfer is completed."
Zhao Chen brow moved slightly:
"40%? Can the buyer accept it?"
Chen Wei nodded:
"We haven't formally discussed it yet, but the buyers are very interested and they are very satisfied with the price of 130 million.
The 40% down payment is 52 million, which is 13 million more than the original plan, but it should be negotiated."
Zhang Qingxue pushed up his glasses:
"We also promised two things.
First, Henglong issues a full guarantee letter.
Second, the entire transaction capital is supervised by the bank.
Then we proposed that all processes must be completed within a week."
Zhao Chen leaned on the back of the chair, his eyes falling on Chen Wei's face:
"A week? They agreed?"
Chen Wei laughed:
"It took two weeks at first, but I worked hard to make it a week.
President Zheng finally said that the legal side is theoretically feasible, so he nodded."
Su Wantang asked softly from the side:
"Then the bank doesn't have any other questions?"
Zhang Qingxue took the call:
"Yes. President Zheng asked a very first question--
Henglong has plenty of cash in his account, why don't you first release the 60 million to Haoyu, why do you have to go around in such a big circle?"
Zhao Chen looked at her:
"How did you respond?"
Zhang Qingxue pushed up his glasses with a hint of pride in his tone:
"I said, Haoyu is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henglong, but Henglong's principle is to allow the subsidiary to have the ability to survive independently.
The headquarters can provide support, but it cannot rely on the headquarters for everything.
Moreover, Henglong's cash has other strategic uses, Chairman Zhao is laying out a new track, and every penny must be used wisely."
Zhao Chen After listening, the corners of his mouth raised slightly:
"This answer is yes."
Chen Wei continued:
"President Zheng spoke highly of you after listening to it. He said that you are young but stable in your work."
Zhao Chen waved his hand:
"Don't praise me, tell me the results."
Chen Wei opened the notebook and started counting:
"The transaction price of the headquarters building is 130 million. It is 40 million higher than the net book value of 90 million.
Return Bank Loan 60 million, and get a net gain of 70 million."
She turned to the next page:
"Including the previous batch of non-Core Assets, 150 million. Return Bank Loan 100 million, and the net gain is 50 million."
She raised her head and looked at Zhao Chen:
"Chairman Zhao, combined with these two transactions, our net cash flow increased by 120 million and our liabilities decreased by 160 million."
Zhao Chen was silent for a few seconds after listening.
Then he stood up and walked to the window.
The setting sun dyed the entire city golden, and the river in the distance shimmered in the afterglow.
"120 million in cash," he said softly, "160 million in debt."
He turned around and looked at Chen Wei:
"Good job."
Chen Wei was stunned for a moment, and then smiled. There was a feeling of relief in that smile, and there was also a sense of satisfaction in being recognized.
"Thank you Chairman Zhao." she said.
Su Wantang asked softly from the side:
"Then Haoyu is completely stable now, right?"
Chen Wei thought for a while:
"More than half of it is stable. The projects are advancing, non-Core Assets has been cleared, liabilities have been reduced, and cash flow is abundant. The rest..."
She paused and looked at Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen knows what she is thinking.
Chen Wei smiled, but quickly restrained his smile:
"It's all about Lin Wanqing."
Zhao Chen looked at her.
Chen Wei continued:
"Those three projects related to Lin Wanqing are still being delayed."
She paused:
"After the last conversation, Lin Wanqing adopted the dragging tactic.
Doesn't reply to messages, doesn't answer phone calls, doesn't respond to any reminder notices."
Zhao Chen's brows moved slightly.
Chen Wei continued:
"She put off investing money in that profitable project, and the progress couldn't go up.
She didn't express her position on the two people who were losing money, they were just left hanging."
She looked at Zhao Chen:
"It's obviously not in her own interest. But that's what she does."
Zhao Chen was silent for a few seconds.
Then he asked:
"Why do you think she did it?"
Chen Wei thought for a while:
"Maybe she has no money. Her company's cash flow is already tight. She is tied up by Lu Shen and forced by us to invest money. She may really not be able to get it out."
She paused:
"But she wasn't willing to give up, so she could only drag it on.
If you put it off for a day, you might be able to wait for something Turning Point."
Zhao Chen said:
"Waiting for Lu Shen?"
Chen Wei nodded:
"It's possible. Although Lu Shen is trapped by Eaglet, he still has resources in his hands.
If he can recover, maybe he can help her."
Zhao Chen leaned on the back of the chair and tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest.
Then he said:
"No matter what she is waiting for, this matter cannot be delayed any longer."
He looked at Chen Wei:
"There will be a meeting tomorrow to discuss this matter."
Chen Wei nodded:
"Okay."
Seeing that the other party was a little tired, Zhao Chen said:
"Stop the work at hand for two days. You have been busy for so long, so you should take a rest."
Chen Wei shook his head:
"I'm not tired, and it's good to be busy."
Zhang Qingxue makes a rare joke next to him:
"You don't have a tired mouth, but the dark circles under your eyes can't fool anyone."
Chen Wei was stunned for a moment, then smiled:
"Lawyer Zhang, with your powers of observation, it would be a pity not to become a detective."
Several people laughed.
Su Wantang picked up the teapot and added another cup to each person:
"I'm happy today, why don't we have dinner together tonight? I'll cook."
Chen Wei's eyes lit up:
"Really? Sister Wantang, I heard Chen Xi say that your craftsmanship is very good."
Su Wantang laughed:
"Don't listen to her nonsense. But today is worth celebrating."
Zhao Chen Looking at them, I suddenly felt a warm place in my heart.
It's not the cold data, it's not the thrilling Business War, it's the feeling of having someone share the victory together.
"Then it's settled." He said, "Get off work early today and have dinner together."
Chen Wei stood up:
"Then I'll go to the buyer to discuss the 40% down payment first. I'll come back after the negotiation."
Zhao Chen nodded:
"Go ahead."
Chen Wei and Zhang Qingxue walked to the door, and Chen Wei suddenly turned around:
"Chairman Zhao."
Zhao Chen looked at her.
Chen Wei said:
"Thank you for this opportunity."
Zhao Chen waved his hand:
"You fought for it yourself."
The door is closed.
Only Zhao Chen and Su Wantang are left in the office.
Su Wantang walked to him and gently held his hand:
"You seem very happy."
Zhao Chen looked out the window:
"120 million in cash and 160 million in liabilities, which shows that Chen Wei can resolutely implement the company's strategy."
Su Wantang thought for a while:
"Indeed, she did a very good job at the executive level."
Zhao Chen turned his head and looked at her:
"It is said that a thousand troops are easy to obtain, but a general is difficult to find."
He paused:
"And Chen Wei is a rare general."
Su Wantang leaned on his shoulder:
"Then my Lord Commander, what are you going to have for dinner?"
Zhao Chen laughed:
"I'll eat whatever you do."
The setting sun outside the window was slowly setting, making the shadows of the two people very long and blending together.