PFC Chapter 1384 Additional Investment
Chapter 1384 Additional Investment
Chapter 1384 Additional Investment
"Sir, how does it taste? Do you think it suits the appetite of the people over there?"
Lu Ping'an put down his chopsticks, thought for a moment, and ordered himself another piece of Wanjing roast duck.
It’s good, fatty but not greasy, and has a light woody aroma. I have never eaten such authentic Wanjing roast duck in my previous life.
On this table, most of the dishes were of this quality, both in quality and cooking, all of which were at the master level. Lu Ping'an could feel that he used "common ingredients" as much as possible, but...
".No, their sense of taste is not that delicate. And it's too greasy for the long-handed people, and too bland for the fish people. If you mainly do business with humans, haha, my 'hometown cuisine' restaurant is about to go bankrupt."
"Sure enough. How about trying this?"
The official in front of him was very friendly. Not only did he take the initiative to invite Lu Ping'an to a big meal, but he was also accompanied by some bosses of big companies.
Don’t they know the tastes of the ethnic groups there? Do they really need Lu Ping’an to come and try the dishes himself?
".Guoliang Group has some interest in that area and will probably invest there. Maybe within half a year, the first batch of more than 20 chain stores will move in, with at least 600 stores. This is just the first phase. Let's see how the returns are. If you are interested, you can invest."
Finally, the main course arrived, but when Lu Ping'an heard him say this, he smiled bitterly.
I, Lu, know that you have good intentions and plan to increase investment in Mercury 42, not only to increase East Country's position there, but also to do me a favor.
But investing in Guoliang also means that there are hundreds of stores under it? Am I qualified? Well, I think I am qualified, but I can’t see any splash with my limited liquidity. If the capital chain is broken, I will go bankrupt immediately.
"I"
"We need some extra protection here. If you can put up your 'Hometown Cuisine' sign, we will give you 10% of the shares. They will be responsible for the operation and routine security. Of course, it would be better if you can help us when necessary, and we will give you extra compensation at that time."
Now, it was Lu Ping'an's turn to be surprised.
This gift is really too precious.
This is not about money at all. When developing the "civilization" of a region, money may be the least important thing. In the Age of Exploration, the cannon fodder and adventurers who are willing to step into the unknown ocean under the premise of unclear circumstances and extremely high risks are the most valuable assets.
If there were stable returns, sailors and captains would come in droves, but Mercury 42 is still at war, and a large investment at this time is a very valuable "gift".
It is estimated that this is the result of repeated considerations. With the current level of openness of civilization on Mercury 42, if it is to be widely rolled out, infrastructure construction will be a waste of time. Heavy and light industries have been localized for ten years, and it will take time to adjust and adapt to catch up. However, if a large amount of investment is made in the grain and food industries, it can become real physical assets.
The "store managers" sent out by the chain companies under the state-owned group were spread everywhere, instantly solving the most troublesome human resources problems.
As long as Lu Ping'an gives a nod, he will have a huge industrial cluster that could cover countless areas. This is not just a matter of making money, but Lu Ping'an's Chamber of Commerce, with the official support of the East Country, can directly enter all the influence areas of Mercury.
Even if you are a "big group", you will not expel the "state-owned enterprises" of the East Country from its territory. Lu Ping'an may also be able to rely on this huge intelligence network and extensive voice.
As long as the grain and food industry becomes industrialized and flourishes, Lu Ping'an will naturally become the actual controller of Mercury 42 at a certain level.
".Can I?"
"Of course you can. Of course, it would be even better if you can help us train the security personnel over there and let the sales staff over there have better self-protection capabilities."
This is undoubtedly an exchange of interests, but the other party proposed this condition because they took into account Lu Ping'an's advantages in "cultivating talents". If the backbone group of the new era can be cultivated, Lu Ping'an, as a "mentor", will naturally have a wider range of interference capabilities.
I'm afraid that by that time, Lu Ping'an, the honorary title of major general, will become the de facto commander of the military region.
The Salvation Army wants to build a country, but as the price of support, the East Country must control some of the industries of the new country. They expect Lu Pingan to intervene in the grain and food. After all, he is a top gardener.
".Uh, okay, I am an expert in talent training. As for local food planting and food improvement, I can only do my best."
"that's enough"
After finishing the meal, Lu Ping'an's itinerary had just begun. He was invited to accompany the mayor of Gucheng to visit a state-owned warship factory and its affiliated heavy equipment manufacturing industry in Wanjing.
".It's amazing, it's remarkable."
Mr. Lu, Major General Lu, when invited to speak and express his opinions, could only bite the bullet and say a few words.
"We can't stay in Wanjing any longer. Let's pack up and run away."
Originally, Lu was just a pendant of his eighth-level disciple and an "intermediary" of the diplomatic delegation. He just participated in the development of the two places.
But now, after Lu really killed Barn and demonstrated his combat power, he has become a true "local lord".
Now, Dongguo wants to invest and develop in Mercury 42, so the heads of the related companies will naturally come to pay their respects.
Not to mention all kinds of gifts, there are also many people who directly give shares, and Lu really dares not refuse to accept them. Since we have common interests, the other party will feel more at ease to invest heavily, hoping that you will stand up for your own interests when needed.
This time, the covenant and agreement had actually been signed, but Lu's performance won him more. Beyond the paper, a lot of higher-end additional investments were added. What was originally a small restaurant became a brand chain, and the original artisan shop has now become a large factory.
It's just that these new "investments" naturally need to be reviewed by Lu Ping'an, the "master". This makes him so annoyed that he wants to just run away.
".Run."
Not to mention, the mayor of the ancient city actually suggested that he just run away irresponsibly.
This is really not for the purpose of poaching people. Lu's position is actually very stable. The first is the ancient city, the second is the East Country, and the third is human beings. That's it.
"You are here, you can't get around it, you have to nod or at least acquiesce. If they really ignore you, they might offend you, so they have to ask you to review it. If you run away, they might feel relieved."
Don’t mention it, this is really the truth, Lu Ping’an sighed.
He really didn't think of it for a moment. It was not that he didn't have the experience and intelligence, but that he didn't have the heart. He knew that he couldn't devote too much energy to politics, business, and farming. He had grown too fast and had too high a position, so naturally he had to face these realistic responsibilities.
"Catherine"
“No!!”
“100 points a week.”
"Leave it all to me. I will be your best agent."
Leaving Wan Jing's troubles to her, Lu Ping'an disappeared again.
He actually has more important things to do. Official investment and support is one thing, the development of the Chongshang Chamber of Commerce is another, and Lu Ping'an's own "progress" is another.
His abilities form a system of their own, and the mass production of contaminated items in the craftsman path alone requires a large amount of materials and resources as raw materials.
The industrial layout of the Rebirth Chamber of Commerce can be handed over to other people for help, but Lu has to build it with his own abilities. As for the purchase order with astronomical figures, he is the only one who has to calculate it.
Not to mention the distant past, just to create a set of equipment and a weapon for each of the core members of the society, he had to go looking for the materials himself.
After the evolution, Lu's ability limit has been improved by more than a little bit, so he is not the only one who benefits. Many people in the community are staring at him eagerly, but...
".It's so expensive. Why is it so expensive?"
The increased strength after upgrading also brings about a higher level of material consumption, involving materials above the rule level, so how can they be cheap?
Well, I will update once today, take a break and adjust myself, and also think about the next plot.
(End of this chapter)