Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 525 He actually dared to refuse our investment

Onka and Vijay were clearly a little confused and couldn't help but exchange a glance.

The two looked on incredulously, as if they couldn't believe it.

Hu Jiangshan's attitude and words seemed clearly wrong to them.

Onka couldn't help but ask, "Dear Mr. Hu, when you said 'NO' just now, did you mean 'refusal'? Or did it have some other meaning?"

Vijay said, "I have a suspicion, I don't know if it's right, but is it because you Chinese people don't learn British properly and accurately, and don't know the correct way to say 'NO'?"

"what?"

Yao Hong couldn't help but roll her eyes; she was speechless.

Fortunately, Yao Hong was very professional and didn't give the two people sitting opposite her a dirty look, because she turned her face to the window in time, seemingly looking at the scenery outside.

Hu Jiangshan was stunned, wondering if these two people of Balat descent were alright.

Why are the Bharat people of Singapore like this?
Hu Jiangshan was a man of wide experience, but he still couldn't quite grasp the thought processes of these two guys.

Abstract, it's so abstract.

Different uses of NO? It does have some different meanings, but that doesn't mean Hu Jiangshan would use it incorrectly.

Even in China, as long as you graduate from high school, you probably wouldn't have any questions about the usage of NO, right?

Well, perhaps Hu Jiangshan's explanation wasn't very clear. There can be no ambiguity in front of the Balat people.

Hu Jiangshan stated very clearly: "Okay, what I mean is that my space launch site will not accept any investment, no investment of any kind is allowed."

Onka waved his hand: "Mr. Hu, don't jump to conclusions. Five million Lighthouse Dollars is just a minimum investment. We can continue to talk."

Vijay said, "That's right, Mr. Hu, you need to understand that we are very strong. We can still manage to add another 500,000 or 600,000. Remember, it's still Lighthouse Yuan."

Yao Hong sighed, too exhausted to say anything more.

Investing five or six million yuan in a space launch site is like throwing money away to beggars!
Even if you're not an expert or an industry insider, you should still have some common sense.

Without a sum of over 100 million, you simply can't even get on the table.

Even exceeding 100 million is a conservative estimate; a small goal is just the minimum unit of measurement.

In other words, even if they could raise the price to six million lighthouse dollars, or even tens of millions, it would be of no use.

Let alone someone like Hu Jiangshan who doesn't seem to lack money at all, even if he were short of money, he wouldn't agree.

Why agree to their demands? Their money isn't easy to get; they'll definitely want as many shares as possible, and might even want some say in the management.

These demands come out of their mouths so easily, regardless of whether they are reasonable or not.

Don't underestimate the shamelessness of the Barak people; it's definitely beyond most people's imagination.

Their mental state is even more peculiar, and they have a lot of crazy tricks up their sleeves. They're not kidding or joking; they're serious. Their relentless pursuit can drive a normal person to the brink of collapse, to the point that they might make a mistake and accidentally fall into their trap.

This is their winning formula.

Yao Hong thought to herself that if she had come all this way to talk to Hu Jiangshan just for this matter, then it was a complete waste of time.

Wouldn't it be nice for Hu Jiangshan to have time to watch TV or browse the internet on the sofa? Instead, he has to listen to these two tough guys spouting nonsense.

Wasting time, wasting life, wasting emotions!

Seeing that these two were really starting to pester him, Hu Jiangshan's expression became even more resolute: "Gentlemen, I'm really sorry, but I really won't consider it. Let alone your few million Lighthouse Yuan, even if it were tens of millions, I wouldn't consider letting you invest."

Onka and Vijay exchanged a glance, their faces showing disbelief.

"Mr. Hu, why do you disagree? Is there some difficulty?"

"Don't you need money? We are talking to you very sincerely. It's very difficult to raise funds now. Many companies have approached us to invest, but we have refused them without hesitation."

Hu Jiangshan shook his head: "We are not short of money. If you ask us what we lack, we lack talent."

Hu Jiangshan was about to speak when he suddenly realized something and quickly added, "However, we have many universities in mainland China behind us, and the mainland has a rich talent pool, so we can also solve the talent supply problem."

Onka shrugged: "Mr. Hu, I don't understand the difference in our thinking. Aren't you afraid of regretting it? We've come to you now, it's a rare opportunity. If you really regret it later and come back to talk to us, the terms won't be as good."

Hu Jiangshan quickly waved his hand: "No regrets, I'm sorry, I really won't regret it."

Hu Jiangshan felt that continuing the conversation was pointless and boring, and that he had come here purely for a casual stroll.

However, sitting next to the beautiful Yao Hong felt quite nice; her perfume smelled wonderful.

Moreover, Yao Hong's profile is absolutely stunning; she is a top-tier beauty with exceptional气质 (qi zhi - a combination of temperament, bearing, and presence).

Perhaps sensing Hu Jiangshan's gaze, Yao Hong coughed lightly and lowered her head shyly.

However, Yao Hong did not show any disgust or aversion, so it seems that Hu Jiangshan is not unpleasant. I wonder if Hu Jiangshan should be happy about this.

Hu Jiangshan said, "Excuse me, I have something to do. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now. You two can continue your conversation."

The two men, Barat and his companion, were stunned. They hadn't expected the Chinese man to leave after only a few words, which was completely different from what they had anticipated.

They thought Hu Jiangshan would treat them with obsequiousness.

Chinese people are probably all money-grubbing types; they lose their rationality as soon as they hear the word "money," as if they've been tempted by something.

Why would Hu Jiangshan appear indifferent and unmoved? Could this guy be different from others, perhaps a high-ranking official among Chinese people?

That's impossible. Although Hu Jiangshan looks quite handsome and has a unique charm, he doesn't look any different from other Chinese people.

In their eyes, Chinese people should have blond hair and blue eyes.

Hu Jiangshan wasn't joking. He told Yao Hong and then quietly left.

Yao Hong didn't want to stay there and face those two Bharat guys alone.

Yao Hong said, "I'm leaving now. You two can continue your conversation. Goodbye."

With that, Yao Hong followed Hu Jiangshan out of the Western restaurant.

The two Bharat people looked at each other, opened their mouths, but couldn't say anything for a moment.

What they were witnessing shocked them greatly.

"Good heavens, what's going on? Is there something wrong with those two?" "Ongka, I have a thought. I suspect they are indeed sick. The environment in Singapore is too good, the sky is too blue, and the air is too fresh, so they've gotten sick!"

“I know the Chinese are very cunning. He must want a higher investment amount so that we will raise the price, and then he can reap the benefits.”

“You’re right, I had the same thought. We can’t let him have his way! We must keep him hanging on until he admits his mistake and comes to talk to us on his own.”

The two discussed for a long time and came up with all sorts of strategies, but suddenly they fell silent, looked at each other, and both looked like they had seen a fool.

They then realized that their purpose in coming to Hu Jiangshan to discuss investment was not actually to invest, but to test Hu Jiangshan's attitude.

Onka and Vijay were actually recruited by Courtney, a senior business official from Singapore.

Courtney is also of Baratian descent, so it makes sense for her to seek out a Baratian.

As is well known, the Balat people are very fond of sticking together in groups; it is their nature and instinct.

Believing that there is strength in numbers, once they leave their home country of Bharat and find work abroad, they will immediately mobilize relatives, friends, parents, children, and even fellow villagers to join them in a group fight, just like calling for a brawl.

It must be said that this is indeed a very effective method, often yielding substantial profits and squeezing out competitors, especially effective for Chinese people.

Leaving aside North America and Europe, even in a small place like Singapore, the influx of the Balat people has compressed the space for the originally dominant Chinese population.

The consequences are not yet fully apparent, but they will gradually become more serious in the future, and the hidden dangers will become increasingly obvious.

Of course, these are all things of the future. At that time, most people in Singapore had not yet realized these things and thought that the more diverse the better, especially immigrants who spoke British languages ​​were very popular.

Courtney was very interested in the Hong Kong Space Launch Site. He asked these two fellow villagers from Bharat to talk to Hu Jiangshan about investment in order to test Hu Jiangshan's attitude.

If Hu Jiangshan agrees to allow external funds into his space launch site, it means that the space launch site is nothing special, just a facade, an empty shell, and may very well be a scheme to raise money and extract funds, or even a Tang-style scam.

If Hu Jiangshan does not agree to the entry of external funds, then we should pay more attention. This indicates that the Hong Kong space launch site may be real, and it is indeed a genuine facility with certain technology. It is a sensitive facility, which is why there are various restrictions.

Just as Onka and Vijay were agonizing over their decision while indulging in lavish meals using public funds, Onka's phone rang. It was a Bharat song that sounded so exciting it made you want to dance.

When Onka saw that it was the big boss Courtney calling, he wiped the curry from his mouth and answered the phone.

Carterney's voice came from the other end, a voice with authority. After all, he was a high-ranking official in Singapore, and a high-ranking one at that, which made him different from ordinary Bharat people.

"Onka, where are you and Vijay?"

“Mr. Courtney, we are still in the hotel’s Western restaurant. The curry here is good and very authentic.”

"Alright, forget about the curry for now. Have you finished talking with Hu Jiangshan? Or is he sitting across from you enjoying some delicious curry?"

"Yes, we have finished our talks."

"How is the result?"

"This Chinese man rejected all our offers."

"He refused? What are his thoughts? Or does he have some special needs?"

"I don't know either, but this Chinese man is very shrewd and seems dissatisfied with the price we offered."

"So how much does he want? Has he said?"

No, he didn't say.

"So what's his attitude like?"

“Mr. Courtney, his attitude is very tough, like he has ivory in his mouth, unreasonable, but you know, that’s how Chinese people are, they always use some tricks and schemes, all to achieve their unspeakable secrets.”

"Okay, I got it. You guys go ahead and eat your curry."

Courtney hung up the phone after speaking with Onka.

At this moment, Courtney's spacious office offers panoramic views of Singapore's cityscape and stunning seascape.

Courtney, like his two fellow countrymen from Bharat, is very discerning and logical; otherwise, he wouldn't have served as a high-ranking official in Singapore.

Courtney thought for a moment, then made a phone call to someone and asked him to come over.

A moment later, someone pushed the door open and came in; it was Liang Gaoyuan, the business specialist.

"Mr. Courtney, is there anything I can help you with?"

Courtney asked Liang Gaoyuan to sit down: "I've already had someone contact Hu Jiangshan."

Liang Gaoyuan was taken aback, not expecting Courtney to act so quickly, and asked, "So what was the result? Did he agree?"

Courtney shook her head: "Perhaps his asking price is higher than we thought."

"Yes, after all, it's the aerospace industry, which is a very cutting-edge technology. Most countries simply can't develop it; it requires a lot of money, manpower, and resources."

“That’s right, so it’s necessary for us to propose cooperation with the Hong Kong Space Launch Site.”

Liang Gaoyuan was taken aback: "But didn't he refuse?"

“He rejected funding, but national-level cooperation is a different story.”

Liang Gaoyuan's expression changed: "Mr. Courtney, do you mean to cooperate with the space launch site in Hong Kong Island in the name of our Singapore?"

"That's right, do you think that boss surnamed Hu would agree?"

“Well…it’s hard for me to say, Mr. Courtney. Does this involve exchanges between the two countries? Perhaps we need to contact the Chinese government.”

Courtney waved her hand: "After all, it's just a private company, and it may not be able to reach the official level. Anyway, let's go and talk to them first. Maybe it's not as complicated as we think."

Liang Gaoyuan nodded. Although he felt it wasn't that simple, since his superior Courtney had said so, he had no choice but to carry it out.

As the inspection tour entered its third day, the time allotted for organized activities was significantly shortened, while the time for free activities increased. This was done to accommodate the feelings and experiences of the entrepreneurs.

Since we've all come all this way to Singapore, we can't keep people cooped up like those cheap tour groups; that wouldn't be pleasant. So it's better to make it feel more relaxed.

In the afternoon, Hu Jiangshan wanted to invite Feng Hua to a food court on the street to experience the food of ordinary people in Singapore. Hu Jiangshan went to the hotel lobby first, while Feng Hua had to wait a while. He wondered what the kid was doing.

Just then, Hu Jiangshan saw two familiar faces standing not far away: Du Jiapeng and Wang Lulu.

Are these two on a date?
No, because the two of them were wearing work clothes and were talking to someone, and their expressions were very serious.

Still at work? Hezhong Group is really exploiting its employees!
It seems that Du Jiapeng's talks with his partner did not go smoothly.

(End of this chapter)