Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

"Alright, Meng Chuan, Huang Lao is a guest from afar and also an elder, so please say less."

It was Liu Qian who came to the rescue and also handed the tea to Old Huang.

"Mr. Huang, please forgive me, Meng Chuan was just joking."

Old Huang, his face flushed with anger, glared at Meng Chuan:

"I'll let it slide for your wife's sake. But girl, don't spoil him. This kid's got some nerve now, stirring things up both domestically and internationally. You'd better make him do more chores at home."

Liu Qian smiled.

But Meng Chuan refused:

"Old man, jokes aside, you can't try to sow discord between us like this."

"Alright, Meng Chuan, say less. Old Huang, you and Meng Chuan, sit down first. I'll go cook you two some side dishes, and you two can have a drink later."

Liu Qian is quite sensible.

I made an excuse and left.

Since someone of Elder Huang's status has come in person, he must have something to say to Meng Chuan.

The fact that Old Huang didn't bring anyone with him suggests that what he was about to say might be quite important, and he didn't want others to know.

Therefore, she wisely walked away.

Watching Liu Qian's retreating figure, Old Huang suddenly sighed with emotion:

"No wonder you look down on my granddaughter, I knew it!"

Speaking of this matter, Mr. Huang still feels quite regretful.

But now that the die is cast, all he can do is regret it.

Fortunately, his granddaughter Feng Chenchen is now the COO of Dream City, an entrepreneurial company.

Responsible for the company's daily operations and management, with an annual salary of one million.

Even after he's gone, his granddaughter's livelihood will be guaranteed.

"I knew you had ulterior motives back then, thank goodness I didn't fall for it!"

Meng Chuan smiled and sat down at the coffee table.

"Can't you say something nice? What do you mean by 'being fooled'? My granddaughter isn't as bad as you think!"

Old Huang was getting a little angry again.

This kid's words always manage to make him freak out easily.

"Speak! What's up? I need to see my son later."

Meng Chuan stopped teasing Huang Lao and went straight to the point.

"Your startup fund and industrial upgrading fund have received high recognition and praise from the higher authorities."

When it came to serious matters, Old Huang calmed down:

"This is a truly beneficial thing for the country and its people."

"But have you ever thought that while this may be a boon for individual business owners or small enterprises, the working class and peasantry are our foundation?"

Old Huang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and traced the rim with his fingertips. His tone deepened.

"To solidify the foundation of the working class and peasantry, we need a solid 'backbone' – roads must be accessible, bridges must be stable, farmland must have irrigation canals, and remote areas must have signal towers."

"What these infrastructure projects lack are people who can commit money wholeheartedly and spend it wisely."

He looked up at Meng Chuan, his eyes filled with expectation:

"Your two funds have revitalized small investors, but the infrastructure sector is huge, with valuations at least in the tens of billions. Small capital can't get in; only you—"

Before Elder Huang could finish speaking, Meng Chuan interrupted him, saying:

You want me to invest in infrastructure?

Meng Chuan looked at Old Huang with suspicion.

Meng Chuan thought that Huang Lao had come to see him today about the foundation.

It turns out they had ulterior motives.

Old Huang leaned forward and continued to "bewitch":

"That's right. Infrastructure is the greatest good. Building a high-speed railway across provinces can boost the building materials, transportation, and catering industries in at least twenty counties along the route."

“Building several large reservoir power stations will not only help prevent floods and droughts, but also boost the surrounding fisheries and tourism industries.”

"Even if it's just paving asphalt roads for remote mountain villages, if the villagers can transport their mountain products out, their lives will be half as easy."

"You do the math, how many jobs can this create? How many cement plants and steel mills that are about to close down can it revitalize?"

Finally, fearing that Meng Chuan might not understand, Old Huang lowered his voice and added:

"In the country's planning, infrastructure construction is always a major focus."

"But relying solely on state-owned enterprises to shoulder the burden will inevitably lead to some tight cash flow."

"If you can take the lead in setting up an infrastructure company, with your reputation and financial resources, the government won't have to worry much about you and you can get things started."

After listening, Meng Chuan tapped his fingers on the coffee table and suddenly smiled:

"Old man, after going through all this trouble, you're still after the money in my hands."

Meng Chuan's words were blunt and unrestrained.

Old Huang's serious expression froze for a moment, his ears turning slightly red, and he stiffened his neck and snorted:

"What do you mean by 'keeping an eye on it'? It means making sure your money is used properly! What good is it to just hold onto your money?"

Actually, everyone knows that Meng Chuan has money.

And it's a huge sum of money, hundreds of trillions.

It would be such a waste if Meng Chuan kept these to himself.

"It's my money, I'm willing to pay it."

Meng Chuan said irritably.

I knew that old guy was up to no good.

Old Huang was also rendered speechless by Meng Chuan's retorts.

Just as Old Huang was about to offer some words of persuasion, Meng Chuan leaned back on the sofa, his tone becoming more subdued:

"To be honest, I don't understand the infrastructure industry."

"Digging tunnels requires geological surveys, and building bridges requires monitoring steel grades. I can't even distinguish the different grades of cement, so I'm not going to bother watching the excitement."

As the saying goes, "a trade is like a mountain," and Meng Chuan is truly not good at it.

"You can hire someone!"

Old Huang got anxious:

"There are so many experienced experts and excellent teams in infrastructure in China. You provide the funding, they provide the technology. Is there anything in this world that money can't solve?"

"Even hiring someone won't work."

Meng Chuan waved his hand, leaving no room for negotiation:

“I can’t manage such a large operation, and I don’t have the time or inclination to monitor the project progress and calculate material costs every day. I’m not doing this kind of thing.”

Meng Chuan refused completely.

The light on Old Huang's face gradually dimmed, his hand holding the teacup fell to his sides, and he sighed.

"I knew you'd be stubborn... but such a good opportunity... fine!"

Old Huang became somewhat disheartened.

But before he could finish speaking, Meng Chuan interrupted him again:

"I won't do it, but that doesn't mean I won't pay!"

Meng Chuan looked at Old Huang, his tone becoming more serious:

“I won’t run an infrastructure company, but I can provide the funds. Aren’t state-owned enterprises short of funds? I can invest money and cooperate with them.”

Old Huang was taken aback:

"You're investing money? How will you invest?"

"I only contribute capital and hold shares."

Meng Chuan put it simply:

"How the project is built and how the team is managed are entirely up to the state-owned enterprise; I will not interfere."

"I don't interfere with who the construction team uses or where they buy the materials."

"I just need to receive dividends according to my shareholding each year; I don't care about anything else."

Seeing the light return to Huang Lao's eyes, Meng Chuan added, half-jokingly:

"Of course, I'm only doing this because of you. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't get involved even if you killed me."

Before Mr. Huang came to find Meng Chuan, Meng Chuan had also considered the infrastructure industry.

This is a money-devouring industry; only state-owned enterprises dare to participate.

But anyone with a basic understanding of economics knows this.

Infrastructure is a crucial support for national economic development.

Investing in infrastructure projects can not only drive the development of related industries, but also create a large number of job opportunities.

It can also lay a solid foundation for the country's long-term development.

Meng Chuan carefully studied the domestic infrastructure plan and found that the demand for projects such as large-scale hydropower stations and cross-sea bridges was very urgent.

However, these projects require huge investments, often exceeding one trillion yuan.

And the payback period is too long.

Most people wouldn't even dare to think about it.

Of course, the returns are also very stable.

It is of great significance to the country's energy supply and transportation development.

Meng Chuan had been eyeing this area for a long time...