Chapter 167: Chapter 108: The Conspiracy Strikes_3
This was also the reason why Yan Fei did not want to take out a loan from the bank at this time. Should Dream Technology encounter any significant problems, the bank would certainly come fiercely and swallow up this golden goose, leaving nothing for Yan Fei.
Among the information Yan Fei had obtained was that the property owners of the headquarters building had been persuaded by that small group, ready to cooperate in evicting his Company from the building unawares, leaving Dream Technology without a place to work. It was precisely because of this information that Yan Fei insisted on securing that solid building immediately, so that no one could drive him out.
The scheme targeting them was extremely malicious. Once suddenly executed, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping might be caught off guard, possibly descending into chaos, or even facing utter defeat. But now that the plot had been discovered by Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, they had a response plan ready, allowing them to easily avoid this crisis crafted specifically against them.
Consequently, Lu Pingping sped up negotiations with the Shanghai Municipal Government regarding the ownership of the building. To take possession of the building as quickly as possible, Dream Technology even made a huge concession on the price, ultimately reaching a deal for 7.8 billion RMB.
In the meantime, Lu Pingping declined loan offers from banks that had heard the news, choosing instead to pay the entire 7.8 billion RMB in cash. However, when she wanted to purchase the 200 mu of land near the Unfinished Building as well, she was rejected by the Shanghai Municipal Government. The reason was that the land area was simply too extensive, and Shanghai had no precedent for selling such a large parcel of land in one transaction. They did indicate, however, that the land would enter the auction process soon, and Dream Technology could secure the right to use this land by outbidding competitors at that time.
Yan Fei’s special request had been declined, and he seemed a bit discouraged. But behind the scenes, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had found a Food Processing Factory in the development zone of Suzhou, a neighboring province to Shanghai. By offering attractive terms, they successfully bought this factory.
When he started his business, Yan Fei was tight on funds and had no choice but to buy a small factory without its own land. Now that Dream Technology had ample funds, his purchase of factories became much bolder. The Food Processing Factory was a large-scale one, located in the Jinshan City Development Zone beneath Suzhou, possessing a full 500 mu of land with complete land procedures, well-equipped manufacturing facilities, and, importantly, a sufficient number of qualified production workers. Once Yan Fei shut down the food production factory in Shanghai, this place could immediately take over the production of Weight Loss Cookies.
Purchasing the Food Processing Factory cost Yan Fei 1.5 billion RMB, but the factory would now be entirely owned by Dream Technology, including the adjoining plot of land, along with the buildings and equipment on it, which all belonged to the Company. From now on, Yan Fei no longer had to fear others cutting off his lifeline, as long as he could continue to produce quality products. Dream Technology could then grow bigger and better.
Yan Fei and Lu Pingping acted in secrecy, without attracting attention. On the surface, the newly purchased Food Processing Factory did not show anything unusual; they still produced and sold their previous products. However, in secrecy, the factory’s equipment had been transformed, and workers had been trained, all set for the official production of Weight Loss Cookies.
That night, Yan Fei was tracking online news for the latest activities of that small group when suddenly he received a call. He noticed it was an international call from Africa. Stirred by curiosity, he quickly answered the call and heard a crisp voice.
“Little Fei, how are you? This is Wen Rou.”
Yan Fei longed for Wen Rou day and night, and although he had not sought her out due to Drone work and other tasks, hearing her call now filled him with joy. He replied, “Little Rou, I’m doing well. I’m so happy to get your call.”
Wen Rou happily said, “Little Fei, our Doctors Without Borders’ medical assistance work in Africa has just ended, and we’re on a break. I’m planning to visit China and wondering if you would welcome me?”
Overjoyed, Yan Fei replied enthusiastically, “Welcome, more than welcome! When will you arrive in China? I will come to meet you.”
Wen Rou responded with joy, “We’re currently at Kenya Airport. I was thinking of going back to the United States with the others, but I remembered the history and beautiful scenic spots of China you once told me about. I want to see them for myself. Since you’re welcoming me, I can go buy a ticket now, and I should be able to arrive in Shanghai tomorrow at the latest.”
Yan Fei was thrilled. Although he had been planning to secretly visit Africa to see Wen Rou and deepen their relationship after his busy period, her impending visit to Shanghai excited him immensely. After understanding Wen Rou’s travel plans, he made preparations to receive her in advance.
That night, with the prospect of seeing Wen Rou again, Yan Fei was too excited to sleep. He tossed and turned in bed, restless, until he managed to fall asleep around two in the morning. Just as dawn broke, he opened his eyes with some confusion, sitting up in bed to recall. He had had a dream last night in which something significant occurred, something he was sure was of paramount importance to him. But as soon as he woke up, the details of that event had slipped from his memory. No matter how much he tried to remember, he could not recall what had happened in the dream.
Ever since his last return from Japan, Yan Fei had been having similar dreams at night. Although he couldn’t remember their content, he subconsciously felt they were connected. When he had just returned, he used to dream this way every couple of days, but now it happened nightly, troubling him greatly, yet he had no idea how to deal with it.
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