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Chapter 267 The Drinking Party

Having achieved his goal, Shen Li stopped participating in the bidding and simply sat quietly to the side, watching Ming Xiangyang compete with other rivals for Hong Sheng Pharmaceutical Factory.

No one expected that the competition among pharmaceutical companies would be so fierce, and prices soared all the way up, soon exceeding 120,000 yuan.

Looking at the rising numbers, Shen Li turned to Ming Xiangyang and whispered, "I have tens of thousands of yuan in cash left. If you don't have enough, I can lend it to you for now."

Upon hearing this, Ming Xiangyang's lips curled slightly, his eyes resolute: "Thank you, I have enough here."

"Alright." Seeing that he was confident, Shen Li said no more and turned her gaze back to continue watching the battle.

In the end, Ming Xiangyang successfully acquired Hong Sheng Pharmaceutical Factory for 150,000 yuan.

Shen Li secretly pondered: Although he didn't know if there was any treasure hidden in this pharmaceutical factory, the current price was indeed a bit too high.

But looking to the future, the land in this area is absolutely priceless – these plots of land acquired now will become the core area of ​​the city center, guaranteeing a profit no matter what.

Moreover, the land that Ming Xiangyang bought was larger than her Rongsheng Machinery Factory, making it a very worthwhile deal in the long run.

After the auction, the four new and old bosses, along with the former factory director, held a handover meeting under the leadership of the Industrial Bureau.

In the morning, the ownership was finalized and the payment was made. In the afternoon, the industrial and commercial department expedited the property transfer procedures. It took a whole day to complete all the procedures.

That evening, the leaders of the Industrial Bureau organized a dinner party, which Shen Li naturally could not refuse—the factory had not yet completed its final handover, and this was the time to maintain relationships.

The dinner was held in a private room at a hotel. There were twelve people at the table, all of them men, except for Shen Li, who was the only woman.

Looking at the table full of people clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, she secretly decided that it would be better to stay behind the scenes as much as possible in the future, as she really couldn't adapt to the drinking culture in China.

The group sat around a large round table, exchanging pleasantries and introductions.

Shen Li discovered that apart from her and Ming Xiangyang being newcomers to the business world, everyone else seemed to know each other, and their conversations revealed a familiarity.

However, both she and Ming Xiangyang were well-versed in the art of polite conversation, handling the situation with ease and composure, in no way inferior to the seasoned veterans around them.

Director Feng of the Industry Bureau glanced at the two men and asked with a smile, "Xiangyang, do you know Boss Shen?"

Ming Xiangyang nodded: "Yes, we are classmates."

Director Feng, who was standing to the side, exclaimed repeatedly, "You two are truly young and promising! To dare to start your own business at such a young age shows extraordinary courage."

"Director Feng, you flatter me." Ming Xiangyang said modestly, "I had to start working hard sooner or later, it just so happened to be the right time."

"Hahaha..." Director Feng laughed heartily, and the atmosphere in the private room became even more lively.

Most of the people around the table were curious about Shen Li and Ming Xiangyang's backgrounds—the people who came to this auction were all familiar faces in the industry, and the sudden appearance of two unfamiliar faces, who even managed to acquire two high-quality factories in one go, inevitably aroused people's curiosity.

Meanwhile, Feng Quan, the bald man who had been "tricked" by Shen Li during the day, stared at her with resentful eyes the whole time. Shen Li couldn't ignore his vengeful rage.

After a few rounds of drinks, Feng Quan suddenly stood up with his wine glass in hand, staring straight at Shen Li with a hint of provocation in his tone: "The leaders and seniors present are all drinking. You two are new to society, surely you don't know the rules?"

Don't you even know basic table manners?

Shen Li was about to retort when Ming Xiangyang spoke first, his voice low but carrying an undeniable aura: "Boss Feng is mistaken. Our leaders are magnanimous; why would they hold such grudges against their juniors? If it's inconvenient for a female comrade to drink, I'll drink for her; there's no need to force her."

As he spoke, he picked up the wine dispenser on the table and steadily caught the wine handed to him by someone else.

Feng Quan chuckled, his eyes filled with disdain: "Oh, not very old, but quite the chivalrous one." But in his heart he thought: I wonder if this girl were to lose her virginity, would you still protect her like this?

Seeing this, Director Feng quickly tried to smooth things over: "Alright, Feng Quan! You're so old, why are you arguing with a young girl?"

Feng Quan forced a smile, but his tone remained unfriendly: "I'm just worried that you two are new to the business world and might suffer from a lack of understanding of the rules. As a senior, it's only natural that I should teach the juniors properly."

Shen Rong clenched her back molars, and her fingertips turned slightly white - if she hadn't taken the occasion into consideration, she really wanted to go up and beat this old guy up.

Feng Quan and Director Feng share the same surname, so there must be a connection between them; there's no need to ask any further questions.

She thought to herself: If I want to establish myself in the capital in the future, whether in the business world or in the officialdom, I have to figure out these connections and relationships gradually, otherwise I will suffer a great loss sooner or later.

Director Feng glared at Feng Quan, then turned to Ming Xiangyang, his tone softening considerably: "Xiangyang, how is your grandfather, Chief Qi, doing lately?"

Ming Xiangyang remained calm and spoke respectfully: "Thank you for your concern, Director Feng. My grandfather has always been in good health."

Upon hearing this, Feng Quan immediately showed curiosity and asked, "Which Chief Qi is Boss Ming's maternal grandfather?"

Director Feng casually remarked, "Who else could it be? It's none other than General Qi, one of the founding generals. I'm sure everyone here has heard of him."

The private room erupted in uproar, and the way everyone looked at Ming Xiangyang instantly changed, filled with awe and apprehension.

Everyone knows the reputation of Chief Qi. His two sons, one holding an important position in the military and the other working in the government, are both very important figures. Yet, no one knows that he has such a grandson.

Actually, if it weren't for the discord between the Ming and Qi families...

The Ming family can rely on the Qi family, but the Qi family has no intention of leaving any Ming family member other than Ming Xiangyang.

That's why Master Ming thought of relying on another powerful figure.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Aren't most of the Qi family's descendants involved in politics or the military? Why is Comrade Ming thinking of entering the business world?"

"The Ming family has always been a family of merchants; I'm merely inheriting the family business," Ming Xiangyang said calmly. "Besides, the country is now vigorously developing its economy, advocating that some people get rich first, and then help more people get rich. Whether you go into politics, the military, or business, as long as you can serve the country and solve the employment problem, it's all the same."

This was perfectly timed, and someone immediately chimed in, "That's right! There are more and more college graduates these days, and the pressure to find employment is immense. If we do well in our business, we can create more jobs, which is also a contribution to the country!"

"Come on, let's raise a glass and congratulate our bosses on their great success!" Director Feng took the lead in raising his glass, breaking the awkward silence.

Everyone raised their glasses in response, and what followed was an endless toasting session.