Chapter 316: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkeys, Setting an Example to Deter Others

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"Mid-August." After ending the call with Yifan, Lu Liang squinted, feeling a bit strange, realizing he would soon have a successor. He wasn’t as excited as one might imagine, because mating rights were significant for the average person but not for him. If he wanted, a new progeny each day, and after ten years, a harem of three thousand beauties were not just an adjective anymore. However, Wanyu had to come back regardless of her consent. But getting her back by his side would require some clever planning. Lu Liang pondered for a moment, his lips gradually curving into a smile as he soon came up with a foolproof plan. Though Wanyu had a gentle exterior and a firm interior, she still had some feelings for him fundamentally. He would wait for the right moment, Stride across the rainbow clouds, descending from the sky, And seize the opportunity! In the afternoon, Lu Liang was invited to Lou Shui in Su City. The industrial park was personally supervised by top city officials, and the remaining two small industrial parks were also ordered to relocate. Three days ago, 15,000 acres of land had become ownerless, and now was the time to sit down and divide the "cake." One acre is about 666 square meters, So 15,000 acres was about 9.99 million square meters. Normally, such a vast area could accommodate 17 corporate factories, but each one wanted more. Since a larger area meant more resources and funds could be mobilized, nobody wanted to be left behind. Zhou Yi feared he couldn’t hold them off, so he asked Mr. Lu to come and act as the "judge" in dividing the meat. Representatives from 17 companies, along with accompanying staff numbering over 70, filled the meeting room like a marketplace. Everyone was noisy and uncompromising. Some argued, being in the paint and chemical industry, they needed to do better in environmental protection so they deserved more space. Others stated they were engaged in precision aluminum alloy die-casting, initially taking up a large area, and monopolizing 900,000 square meters was not excessive. And some claimed their company’s market value was so high that it would be embarrassing to have less land than the others. The initial land planning was practically useless, and Zhou Yi was nearly talked out, finally looking imploringly towards Lu Liang. "Stop arguing; continuing the noise won’t yield any result." Lu Liang and Zhou Yi stood aside—after all, his role was as a special advisor to the New Energy Industrial Park. Supporting the Su City investment office’s plan, allocating each company 300,000 square meters of land, with additional applications based on needs later. Lou Shui Industrial District was vast but concentrated. Even if two branches were at opposite ends, transportation would not be a concern. Having been in business for two years, Lu Liang knew that companies often wasted prime development time in meetings. Everyone feared responsibility, aiming for flawless calculations, but things never perfectly align, and there are always various accidents. Arguing wouldn’t solve issues; start with a simple plan, then implement, and solve problems as they arise. "Does anyone else have questions?" Lu Liang asked. f Someone inquired, "How will the 130 billion in support funds be managed?" "Sixty-forty, we provide six parts and businesses four." Zhou Yi timely chimed in, indicating that the funds would be loaned to the companies in the park for constructing their factories. Supposing an investment of 3.5 billion, a company would need only to contribute 1.4 billion, with the remaining 2.1 billion provided as an interest-free loan over three to five years. Subsequent funding for development or equipment purchase could also be applied for. After all, once a part of the New Energy Industrial District, everyone was one big family, helping each other to grow, expand, and strengthen. "We have no issues, supporting Director Zhou and Mr. Lu’s arrangements." Sun Boyuan from Ningde Era, cheerfully and decisively signed his name and stamped his company’s seal. Noticing the disapproval in Lu Liang’s eyes, others felt uneasy and quickly signed and stamped, "We have no issues either." Any new team formation ideally involved no troublemakers, enabling the leader to make an example of any that arose to set a precedent. But everyone present was not a fool. Mr. Lu’s Public Fund would hold shares in all the companies present, including providing significant developmental funds. If someone disobeyed the arrangements, making his role as a referee uncomfortable, he would likely show the authority of the referee. Although Lu Liang did not have the qualifications to interfere in the park’s affairs, he attended today’s meeting in the capacity of a special consultant. But dealing with them was as easy as drinking water. First, expel 17 major league companies, then reduce stock holdings in the name of adjusting positions, and finally announce no longer holding positions. Following this process, among these companies, it was estimated that only Ningde could withstand it; the others, if not dead, were certainly stripped of a layer. Although the process inevitably caused capital losses for Tianxing Fund, excellent funds feared losses the least. Investors could only see the comprehensive data; if money was lost here and earned there, no one knew, nor did anyone care. Moreover, they all provided 100 billion for bond subscriptions. With only 200 billion, the net value was still 1.498, And nobody dared say anything about some losses. "Is this really okay?" Lu Liang was not convinced and continued to ask as he looked at the person in charge of Jiangte Motor, "Mr. Liu, what did you just say?" "We didn’t say anything." The person in charge of Jiangte Motor had a flattering smile and repeatedly waved his hands. Lu Liang’s brows furrowed, and he turned to look at Xiangdian Shares; the other party’s head was shaking like a rattle. "Let’s arrange it like this for now; act quickly, planning mass completion next year." Lu Liang sighed, his face showing regret and pity. Those who saw his expression felt a chill in their hearts. This guy was really planning to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys. Fortunately, they had restrained themselves and held back from provoking him. After the meeting, Lu Liang went to Zhou Yi’s office. S~eaʀᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Yi, with a smile on his face, poured a cup of tea, "Mr. Lu, I don’t know what we would have done without you today." This meeting was guaranteed to last three days, and if the project did not progress smoothly, it might continue for a month. But Lu Liang’s presence changed the situation. A mix of carrots and sticks silenced them all; they obediently signed the contracts, not daring to be troublemakers. Lu Liang sighed, "I don’t want to play the good cop; these guys are all slick old hands; give them an inch, and they will take a mile." "The effect is pretty good though, and you’ve managed it to just the right extent," Zhou Yi laughed, but suddenly he heard Lu Liang muttering, "Honestly, I was really hoping someone would stand up and oppose." Intimidation only worked for a short time, and it was very brief; those guys remembered the benefits but forgot the punishments. He was keen on picking one as a sacrifice to warn the others. Zhou Yi was dumbfounded and quickly interrupted, "Mr. Lu, please don’t be impulsive; things are pretty good as they are." Lu Liang’s intimidation, followed by his reassurances, would allow the project to progress smoothly and quickly. If he got serious, Zhou Yi was worried it might provoke a backlash, creating the opposite effect. "I was just talking; with the project progressing like this, we can’t talk about elimination," Lu Liang said with a smile. "Exactly," Zhou Yi agreed, putting on a forced smile, remembering an admonition from a certain leader. If there’s a problem, find Mr. Lu; if there’s no problem, worry about Mr. Lu; he might become the biggest problem. Lu Liang walked to the window and looked at the wasteland opposite, where seven or eight fishermen with a dozen fishing rods caught nothing: "Have they started the bidding over there yet?" Zhou Yi asked, "Mr. Lu, do you want it to start?" "It’s about time to start, let Wanda win the bid." The development of several projects under the Public Fund was progressing faster than Lu Liang had anticipated; after another three months, when those holding companies reached their restriction period... If successful, Lu Liang would, like the private equity, exit from the public fund and let Zhang Jing become the fund manager. He also had to start planning a car manufacturing project he had been plotting for two years. But Tianxing Technology was not yet qualified to take such a large area of land, 1450 acres, about 967,000 square meters. Forcing it would give the impression of insider trading, which would not be good for Lu Liang or the Su City Government. So, a few days ago, Lu Liang and Old Wang had talked, planning to use Wanda’s qualification to acquire this land. The price to pay was, if needed, making a trip to New York to help Panda in its Nasdaq listing. Though Old Wang always claimed indifference, how could he truly disregard it when the Wang family had only that one scion? Parental love was like the spring rain, nourishing silently.

Chapter 316: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkeys, Setting an Example to Deter Others

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