Bai Wenxi had heard her uncle mention this project. Since the natural resources there were being vigorously developed, it had attracted many groups eager to invest. It was also because Jiang Beihuai had won the bid for this land that Zhang Fuwen had put aside his pride and kept trying to tag along and profit from it.
However, she never expected that this project would be so difficult. The control and prejudice of the Jiang Group towards Jiang Beihuai were so deeply ingrained.
It was really rare to see him worried about money these days.
Bai Wenxi was curled up on the sofa in the side room. While Jiang Beihuai was discussing work, she didn't want to show up and interrupt. So when Xiao Zhao came in, she automatically stepped aside.
Jiang Beihuai seemed to be in a really bad state. He kept clicking his ball - point pen, and the annoying clicking sound was enough to drive one crazy.
Xiao Zhao's proposal was very tempting. No matter how much money Jiang Beihuai earned for the Jiang Group, the amount for reinvestment would still be decided through discussions between the old lady and the board of directors.
All that Jiang Beihuai had now was brought to him by the Jiang Group. The contempt and skepticism had only gradually faded after he had proven himself capable step by step.
He had endured countless hardships to support this family business, and Bai Wenxi had witnessed it all.
He had managed to get through those long and torturous days and nights because he was determined not to be insulted because of his background. That's why he gritted his teeth and socialized in the business world.
Yet, the first step of his ambitious plan had been thwarted by the bank president with the absurd reason of "not daring to offend the board of directors of the Jiang Group". Even Bai Wenxi felt indignant on his behalf.
"To be honest, I want to turn this tourism development project into a star project in the local area." Jiang Beihuai forced himself to focus and put the ball - point pen back into the pen holder.
"Some people can tell that I've put so much effort into this because I want to establish my own business." He didn't know why Xiao Zhao was so confident that he could get the loan, but he didn't want to miss any opportunity.
"I believe you've read my business plan. This is definitely a profitable deal. It's a pity that your bank president is so short - sighted."
Actually, Xiao Zhao had a high opinion of Jiang Beihuai and always wanted to build a connection with him for closer cooperation in the business world in the future.
This time, the bank president was afraid of the means of the Jiang Group's board of directors and didn't want to get involved in the internal strife of the Jiang family, which gave Xiao Zhao a chance to shine.
So while everyone was avoiding this hot potato, only he volunteered to reject this rising star on behalf of the bank president.
"Mr. Jiang, listen to my advice." Xiao Zhao gave very sound advice. "All your business plans are perfect, taking every aspect into consideration. But you need to understand who your enemy is."
He said bluntly, "If you can't find a highlight in Lotus Village to attract the attention of investors this time, it will be very difficult to get the project approved just based on this business plan..."
Jiang Beihuai remained silent. Xiao Zhao thought he had said enough today and didn't need to stay any longer.
With Jiang Beihuai's intelligence, he would surely understand his words.
As long as those shrewd investors could see the returns, their flocking in would be the best guarantee for borrowing from the bank.
Bai Wenxi heard everything clearly in the side room. She even became a bit curious about Xiao Zhao. He was a smart man, and befriending him would only be beneficial to Jiang Beihuai's career.
When Jiang Beihuai came back after seeing Xiao Zhao off downstairs, he found Bai Wenxi holding the business card Xiao Zhao had left, lost in thought.
"Beihuai, what do you think of his suggestion?" Bai Wenxi actually agreed with Xiao Zhao very much. He often dealt with investors from all over the world, and what he said to Jiang Beihuai was very practical.
Jiang Beihuai was actually wavering, but he wasn't sure why Xiao Zhao was willing to help him, so he hesitated and didn't immediately agree.
He ruffled his hair in annoyance. He benefited from his status as the heir of the Jiang Group, but was also firmly restricted by his position as the president.
Jiang Beihuai looked pale and said self - deprecatingly, "Do you think I'm a very contradictory person? I could have just been a wealthy young master in peace. Why do I have to play these meaningless games?"
Bai Wenxi shook her head honestly. She always thought her husband was quite pitiful. "No, I was in the same situation as you back then."
"Many people advised me that since I had married you, I shouldn't bother about the Star Art Museum anymore. Anyway, at that time, my father was slandered, and everyone thought the art museum was heavily in debt." Bai Wenxi had finally gotten out of that shadow and could talk about the past calmly. "But I still insisted on taking it over. Now the art exhibitions are going very well, and everyone is complimenting me instead."
She took Jiang Beihuai's hand and buried her head in his arms, teasing in a muffled voice, "What? Are you starting to doubt yourself and don't want to break away from the family anymore?"
Jiang Beihuai scoffed. "How could that be?"
"I think what Xiao Zhao said makes a lot of sense, but I'm just struggling to figure out how to find the so - called highlight in Lotus Village." He rested his head on top of Bai Wenxi's head and rubbed his chin against the whorl of her hair.
"Recently, investors do seem to prefer things that can attract attention in the mass media."
Suddenly, an idea came to Bai Wenxi. She excitedly grabbed his arms and jumped up and down. "Then we can just go there!"
"Every time you go there, you either have meetings with the local project team or have dinners and socialize with relevant people. Why not go there for inspiration like we do when painting!"
Jiang Beihuai nodded, thinking this suggestion was very reliable. "Indeed. We've been making plans behind closed doors and don't really understand the local ecological environment at all."
He immediately took out his phone, sent a notice in the work group, and thoughtfully booked a chartered bus for the team members. "If I were just an ordinary tourist, what would I want to see there?"
Bai Wenxi frowned. She still didn't quite understand where the so - called "highlight" was in the eyes of investors.
"It seems I still have a lot to learn." She then thought about it and felt relieved. "Maybe after this trip, I can learn some new management and development knowledge and apply it to the art museum."
After deciding to solve this problem together, the two were happily discussing where to have dinner when suddenly an unknown number called Bai Wenxi's phone.
"Hello, may I ask?" She thought it might be something related to the work of the art museum.
A hissing current sound came through, and then a strange and distorted electronic voice said, "Hello, is this the eldest daughter of the Bai family?"
The tone was very certain, and the speaker seemed to know a great deal about the Bai family. "I have a great gift for you. Go and look in the crack of the third step in front of the art museum."
Gone was the initial politeness. The words were full of threats.
"Do as I've written. Otherwise, you'll end up like the person in the video!"