"Do you have any insights?"

Guo Jia thought for a moment and said, "I own a property in Modu, it's well-located in an ancient-style pedestrian street. The whole building is in classic architecture, with four stories, perfect for a restaurant."

"What do you mean by this?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Here's the deal, I want to partner with you. I'll invest this building into your Xi Shan Restaurant. How about that?"

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, "This building must be worth quite a bit."

Guo Jia laughed, "Of course, it's worth at least hundreds of millions now."

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Alright, but how much equity are you looking for?"

Guo Jia said, "I don't ask for much, just ten percent of the restaurant's equity."

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Boss Guo, you sure know how to do business. I truly admire you, you're different from others."

Guo Jia said, "Of course, I'm not greedy at all. I never ask for much but still get the benefits."

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "That's right, you're indeed impressive. You've seen how booming the business at Xi Shan Restaurant is, and the prices we've set. Plenty of people spend ten thousand yuan on a single meal.

In Modu, prices could be even higher. Even with only ten percent equity, you'd recoup your investment in a few years."

Guo Jia chuckled, "Exactly, but my property's value is also continuously rising, so our partnership is a win-win."

Ling Zhenfei extended his hand towards Guo Jia, and they shook hands, "Pleasure to work together."

"Pleasure to work together."

Both of them laughed together. Having sealed a multi-billion-dollar deal in a short time, the thought itself was exhilarating.

"So, what are the specifics of our plan?" Guo Jia asked.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I should make a trip to Modu, first to see the specifics, because all we've said now is just empty talk."

Guo Jia nodded, "Sure, I'm flying back to Modu this afternoon. When will you be there?"

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "Here's my plan: besides being a small business owner, I'm also a doctor. I plan to travel during winter, starting from the Provincial City, staying a few days at each place.

I'll soon be in Modu, perhaps even before reaching other areas. If I do, I'll contact you in advance."

Guo Jia was delighted, "Great, then see you in Modu."

"See you in Modu."

Guo Jia stood up and left, clearly happy with the successful business deal.

What Guo Jia had said earlier was true; he indeed planned a winter journey to travel with He Lingxiu, to gain knowledge and grow quickly, ready to take the lead.

While thinking about all this, someone unexpectedly approached Ling Zhenfei.

"Hello, Mr. Ling, do you have a moment to talk?"

Ling Zhenfei looked at the man, recognizing him vaguely, but couldn't recall who he was.

"Hello, what's the matter?"

The person smiled, "Hello, Mr. Ling. My name is Ma Long, just a small investor."

Ling Zhenfei was surprised to see Ma Long because he couldn't initially remember but now recognized the name as the son of Ma Dong, a prominent businessman.

Ma Dong was impressive, ranking first in the China Region on the Forbes list multiple times.

His son, Ma Long, wasn't a playboy but a capable individual with significant achievements in investment, making him quite formidable.

"What do you need from me?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Ma Long sighed, "Someone once told me that a small manor called Xishan Manor in Binyang has great investment potential, but it needs a substantial initial investment.

Back then, many in the Council said agricultural investments have low returns and it's better to invest in real estate. Though I enjoy investing in unconventional things, I didn't consider it much due to the Council."

"Then I went abroad. When I returned, the person who told me about Xishan Manor came back, saying it's doing well but needs significant funds for expansion."

"I found it strange why this person kept mentioning Xishan Manor, which piqued my interest. I asked him to discuss it with you, but by then you no longer needed investment."

Ling Zhenfei was confused, not recalling anyone discussing investment with him.

"Is this person genuine? I can't remember anyone mentioning investment to me."

Ma Long smiled, "If I mention the name, you'll definitely recognize him. His name is Zhang Kang."

Ling Zhenfei was surprised to learn Zhang Kang was Ma Long's associate. He only knew Zhang Kang was from an investment company but didn't know he worked for Ma Long.

Ma Long had indeed mentioned, initially Zhang Kang, Li Ru, and Chu He approached him about this good investment but didn't manage to secure funds.

Back then, Zhang Kang, Li Ru, and Chu He invested on their own, helping Ling Zhenfei during tough times, enabling the successful growth of Xishan Manor.

Then, by auctioning elixir, they acquired additional funds, overcoming hurdles. Chu He, Zhang Kang, and Li Ru re-approached Xishan Manor, discussing further investment.

But by then, Ling Zhenfei no longer needed external funds. Given Xishan Manor's current development scale, their initial investment of tens of millions would likely be recouped within years, leading to substantial profits in the future.

This made Zhang Kang, Chu He, and Li Ru's investments extremely successful, potentially resulting in massive gains, turning them into wealthy individuals.

Ma Long nodded, "Indeed, Zhang Kang is a remarkable investor. Though twice rejected, his unique vision impressed me.

Recently, he approached me again, saying you didn't trust him before, but asked me not to miss this opportunity. I asked him about the new opportunity.

Zhang Kang mentioned two opportunities: the regional agency for Xishan Manor's vegetables and the franchise rights for Xi Shan Restaurant. Either of these would make an excellent investment."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Seems my buddy Zhang Kang has sharp insights, recognizing these opportunities precisely."

Ma Long said, "I guess someone already beat me to it. The person you just spoke with is the president of Modu Catering Association. He's capable and likely approached you about these two opportunities."

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Yes, Ma Long, you guessed correctly. Guo Jia approached me about these two opportunities, and he's almost persuaded me to make him the regional agent for Modu."

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