Stronger by Paying Salaries and I Have 1 Billion Employees

Chen Yansen picked up his phone. It was a call from Zhou Shouzhi.

”Boss, Mr. Xu is downstairs,” Zhou Shouzhi said.

’What’s he doing here?’ Chen Yansen wondered.

But Xu Zhenhui was, after all, the head of the Central Bureau. Over the past few years, thanks to his support, Pinbei Mall and Orange Technology had enjoyed smooth sailing in their development in Xucheng.

Since the man had come all this way, he couldn’t neglect him.

With this in mind, he pushed open his door, went out, and took the elevator to the first floor. Zhou Shouzhi was accompanying Xu Zhenhui in the lounge area, chatting idly over tea.

Beside them sat two attendants dressed as secretaries.

An older, black Audi was parked outside the door.

Xu Zhenhui looked up and saw Chen Yansen. Just as he started to rise, Chen Yansen strode forward and gently pressed him back into his seat.

Chen Yansen smiled and said, ”Mr. Xu, my apologies for keeping you waiting.”

”President Chen, please have a seat!” Xu Zhenhui gestured with his hand.

Chen Yansen didn’t stand on ceremony. He pulled over a chair and sat down to Xu Zhenhui’s left.

”Mr. Xu, are you here for the Xuyuan anniversary celebration?” Chen Yansen asked, taking the initiative.

”That’s right. And I heard from Tang Qingshan that you’re planning to build a large data center in Luzhou?” Xu Zhenhui asked, getting straight to the point.

”We do have plans for that, yes. We’re currently still in the site selection phase,” Chen Yansen admitted honestly, not trying to hide anything.

”Mr. Chen, is there any chance you could keep this project in Xucheng?” Xu Zhenhui asked directly.

He knew that Orange Technology had bought a 460,000-square-meter plot of industrial land in Luzhou to build its group headquarters. Pinbei, Today Technology, and Orange Pay would all be relocating to Luzhou, which would set Xucheng’s internet development back to its pre-2010 level.

But he was powerless. Compared to Meng Yuanzhi, the resources and policies he had at his disposal were far inferior.

And Senlian Capital would also move away eventually.

”The most critical requirements for a data center are a stable power supply and abundant bandwidth resources. Xucheng isn’t the optimal choice,” Chen Yansen said, shaking his head.

’Friendship is one thing, but business is business.’

He wasn’t about to change his company’s strategic plan just because Xu Zhenhui had helped him out in the past.

This data center was too important to Orange Technology to allow for even the slightest mistake.

”I’ll take care of the power supply and bandwidth resources for you. Besides, Luzhou is on an earthquake belt. You can’t be too careful. It’s not safe to put a data center there.” Xu Zhenhui already had his counterargument prepared, and he went straight for the jugular.

In fact, he wasn’t wrong.

The main reason Chen Yansen hadn’t finalized the matter was that he was waiting for a survey report from the Huian Province Geological Association. He, too, was worried about natural disasters like earthquakes and floods.

”I can also help you with the renovations, fire safety permits, and low-interest loans. You’re a young entrepreneur nurtured by Xuyuan, which makes you half a local. You can’t just leave us with nothing, can you?” Xu Zhenhui said, sounding pitiful.

’That old fox Tang Qingshan... He and his big mouth are just making trouble for me.’

’The crucial thing is, I already promised Meng Yuanzhi. It wouldn’t be right to go back on my word now.’

But on second thought, Chen Yansen understood. Tang Qingshan had most likely done this on purpose.

He frowned slightly, thinking for a few seconds. Then, with a faint smile, he made an outrageous demand. ”Mr. Xu, to be perfectly honest, I have already given my word to Mr. Meng.”

Xu Zhenhui’s face fell when he heard this. Now that Chen Yansen had brought up Meng Yuanzhi, it would be difficult for him to press the issue.

”So,” Chen Yansen continued, ”on the financial side, if Xucheng can provide an interest-free loan of one billion Hua Yuan, I can consider building a data center of the same scale in Xucheng.”

A sudden twist!

Xu Zhenhui didn’t even have a chance to feel happy before he heard the words ”one billion” and ”interest-free loan,” and he instantly felt troubled again.

’That’s against the regulations!’

But he understood that if he didn’t agree, Chen Yansen would have the perfect reason to refuse him.