"What are you planning to do?" she asked.
Chen Cheng beckoned with his finger, but Wen Shulin didn’t move.
Instead, Chen Cheng stood up, walked behind her, placed his hands on her fragrant shoulders, and said, "I will contact other buyers to buy i Xiang’s mine."
"And then?"
"Then we’ll prepare another deal to launch your HCG’s first venture."
Wen Shulin imdiately asked, "What kind of business?"
Chen Cheng pressed down on her as she was about to get up, "Look at you, I told you not to get anxious but you just can’t wait."
"You have to eat al by al, and business has to be negotiated one by one!"
Chen Cheng smiled helplessly, "Don’t worry, I promised you, I won’t break my word."
i Xiang, eyes sparkling, chid in at the right mont, "Aunt Wen, Brother Cheng is always reliable. Just rest assured. Wasn’t it also Brother Cheng who handled the sale of Xingye Trading last ti and helped a lot?"
Wen Shulin felt Chen Cheng’s hands on her shoulders, comforting yet undeniably firm.
"You always like to hold down," Wen Shulin teased softly.
Chen Cheng chuckled, pinched her shoulders, "Next ti you’re anxious, it won’t be as simple as just holding you down."
He let go, sat back down, "Let’s eat, I’ll handle i Xiang’s matters this afternoon."
Wen Shulin still had words in her heart, but seeing Chen Cheng’s confident deanor, she asked no more.
She knew that once Chen Cheng made a decision, there was always a reason behind it, and he would surely follow through on his promises.
i Xiang saw how Chen Cheng nearly got mad at Wen Shulin for her, feeling even more touched. She also knew that she had chosen the right man to follow.
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Beijing Automobile, General Manager’s Office.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Co in."
Chen Cheng and i Xiang appeared at Cao Yue’s office door, and Cao Yue, sitting behind the desk, glanced up, "You’re here?"
Chen Cheng walked in with a smile, nodding.
Cao Yue also ca out, walking over to the couch, "What made you think to co over today? I even postponed my afternoon etings."
With the door closed, Chen Cheng got straight to the point, "Brother Cao, I wouldn’t be here unless I had sothing important. Sothing’s up."
"Oh? Is there a problem with Dili? Let’s hear it."
The three of them sat down, and Chen Cheng shook his head, "It’s not Dili, it’s President Xingye."
He gestured to i Xiang beside him.
Cao Yue gave the Japanese girl a once-over. He had actually t i Xiang once before, but he didn’t know this young girl would be so president.
i Xiang stood up respectfully, handing over her business card, "Mr. Cao Yue, hello, I’m Hoshino Mika from Xingye Trading. Pleased to et you, please take care of ."
Cao Yue took the card and looked at it, "Not the first ti, but it depends on what you need help with."
He turned to Chen Cheng, teasing, "Xiao Chen, what kind of headache are you giving this ti?"
"Brother Cao, you’re so straightforward." Chen Cheng responded, "But this ti, it’s a challenge and also a win-win opportunity."
Cao Yue put down the card, really unable to figure out what win-win opportunity Chen Cheng could have with a Japanese girl.
"President Xingye has a niobium mine in Brazil, with mature extraction and transportation lines."
As Chen Cheng spoke, he had i Xiang take out the prepared materials and hand them to Cao Yue.
"This niobium, it’s a new energy material, can be used for batteries," Chen Cheng continued, "I was thinking you’re keen on developing new energy vehicles, so I thought of bringing President Xingye to see if we could..."
Cao Yue’s eyebrow raised as he flipped through a few pages, "You had such resources, why didn’t you say so earlier?"
"I didn’t think about it before."
Chen Cheng explained with a smile, "President Xingye was in Japan before, only recently coming to settle in the country."
Cao Yue looked at Hoshino Mika, "How much production capacity can your niobium mine provide?"
"43,000 tons per year," i Xiang replied.
Cao Yue thought for a while, "How much is the price per ton?"
"Between 25,000 to 35,000 US dollars per ton."
"This price isn’t advantageous." Cao Yue stated honestly, "And the production capacity is low. As far as I know, CBMM’s annual production is around 150,000 tons."
i Xiang looked at Chen Cheng, who maintained his calm deanor, "Brother Cao, we’re not here to sell ore."
"Not selling ore? Then what are you selling?"
"The mining site."
Chen Cheng paused, "The entire niobium ore mining site of Xingye Trading in Brazil."
Upon hearing this, Cao Yue’s hand holding the docunts paused mid-air, his gaze shifted back and forth between Chen Cheng and i Xiang, filled with surprise and contemplation.
"The whole thing?"
Chen Cheng nodded slightly, "Yes, the whole thing."
Cao Yue rubbed his chin, deep in thought.
i Xiang thought Cao Yue was considering whether it was worth the purchase and quickly added, "Mr. Cao, the ore from our Xingye mine is of high quality, with excellent mining technology and skilled workers."
"Why suddenly sell it? And not looking for buyers in your own country, but coming to us instead?" Cao Yue asked the key question.
i Xiang looked at Chen Cheng, who nodded, prompting her to explain the whole situation.
After i Xiang finished, Chen Cheng continued, "Brother Cao, Xingye Trading is currently under a lot of pressure from the Sanyo Group, and continuing to solely own the mine is too risky."
"Moreover, your side is at a crucial stage in the new energy vehicle sector, and the stable supply of niobium ore, as a critical material for battery production, is essential for your developnt."
Cao Yue raised his hand and smiled, "Xiao Chen, this is a good thing, but I can’t take on an entire mining site."
Upon hearing this, the anxiety that had relaxed in i Xiang’s heart grew tense again.
In contrast, Chen Cheng saw another possibility in Cao Yue’s smile.
"Brother Cao, don’t keep us in suspense." Chen Cheng smiled.
"I can’t take it, but I can find soone who can." Cao Yue finished speaking, stood up, went to his desk, and flipped through his schedule, "Are you both free tomorrow morning?"
"Yes, we are." Chen Cheng and i Xiang also stood up.
Cao Yue turned around, "You pick the place, and I’ll help you set up the eting."
He paused and emphasized, "Sowhere private."
Chen Cheng knew that Cao Yue was about to pull a trump card, "Alright, I’ll arrange it."
"Okay, wait for the news." Cao Yue smiled as he walked over and said to i Xiang, "Shall I keep this material here for now?"
"Yes! Thank you, Mr. Cao."
Cao Yue’s gaze darted between the two, suspecting there might be sothing unusual about their relationship.
This young woman seed to feel towards Chen Cheng much like how ng Wanning did.
But he didn’t ask further, and instead, with a smile, said, "Alright, you both go ahead, I have so things to do here."
After exchanging a few more courtesies, Chen Cheng and i Xiang took their leave.
It wasn’t until they got into the car that i Xiang exhaled a long breath, her nerves relaxing slightly, but she still asked uneasily, "Brother Cheng, can this Mr. Cao really help ?"
"Of course, there’s nothing he can’t handle."
i Xiang turned to look at Chen Cheng, "So, haven’t you owed him a favor for my sake again?"
"Favors, when owed and repaid, only grow stronger." Chen Cheng smiled lightly, "Besides, this matter isn’t really a favor we owe him; for Cao Yue, it’s also an opportunity."
i Xiang nodded in partial understanding, and Chen Cheng continued, "So, not only do we need to sell the mining site this ti, but we also need to get a good price. If there’s a chance, we should also get the next deal secured."
"Is it the deal you promised Aunt Wen?"
Chen Cheng turned his head and smiled, nodding.
i Xiang leaned on Chen Cheng’s shoulder, "Brother Cheng, you’ve really done so much for . You’re too good to ."
"Silly girl, you’re my obedient i Xiang; of course, I want to spoil you." Chen Cheng gently tapped her nose.
"Then, where are we going next?"
"To borrow a place from Mr. Jin." Chen Cheng announced his plan, "I have a feeling the person Cao Yue is taking us to et tomorrow is extraordinary."
After saying this, he turned to Chen Donghai, "Xiao Hai, head to the villa."
"Okay, Mr. Chen."
Da Lao started the car slowly, and i Xiang embraced what would be her longest day alone with Chen Cheng since being away from ho.
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