Chapter 155 New Investment Direction
Chapter 155 New Investment Direction
Watching Ge Dongxu practically flee through the door, Yuan Li sobered up in an instant and, recalling the incident that had just occurred, wished she could slap herself twice.
It's a disaster, it's a disaster, he wouldn't think I was trying to seduce him, would he? Now he'll look down on me! He won't ignore me from now on, will he?
As Yuan Li thought about it, she also remembered the physical reaction Ge Dongxu had when he held her, and her cheeks flushed again. This guy!
That night, Yuan Li tossed and turned, unable to sleep, her mind in chaos. It was only around two or three in the morning that she finally drifted off to sleep in a daze.
In her dreams, she seemed to see a man pressing down on her; she wanted to push him away, only to realize it was Ge Dongxu.
Then Yuan Li woke up. When she did, it was already daylight outside, and she lay in bed, stunned, for a while.
"Sigh," after a long time, Yuan Li let out a deep sigh, then got up from the bed.
At the office, Yuan Li found it hard to concentrate on work and finally decided to give Ge Dongxu a call. During dinner the previous night, Ge Dongxu had given her his new mobile number.
"Dongxu, about last night..." After the call connected, Yuan Li, who had always been efficient and decisive in her work, lost her usual composure.
"Sister Li, I'm really sorry about last night, I didn't mean to offend you, it's just that..." Before Yuan Li could finish speaking on her end, Ge Dongxu was already hastily apologizing on the other.
After returning home last night, Ge Dongxu indeed felt waves of guilt and also struggled to sleep for a good part of the night. He thought about calling Yuan Li in the morning but didn't know what to say. Now that Yuan Li had called, he blurted out his apology.
"Silly, what are you apologizing for? Sister didn't mind anything, as long as you don't hold a grudge against me, that's all." Hearing Ge Dongxu apologize, Yuan Li's anxious heart finally settled, and she replied eagerly.
"Of course not, how could I!" Hearing Yuan Li say that, the stone in Ge Dongxu's heart also fell to the ground; he truly worried that Yuan Li would see him as a lecher.
"Really not? Then come over for dinner again tonight." Once her anxious heart settled, Yuan Li regained her usual confidence and said with a smile. Read exclusive adventures at empire
Ge Dongxu let out an "Ah!"
"What's the matter? Afraid Sister will eat you up? You get all startled just by being invited to dinner," Yuan Li teased with a laugh. After last night's incident and seeing that Ge Dongxu didn't hold it against her, she found their relationship seemed closer, and some things were easier to say.
"No, no, it's because I have to go to the Provincial Capital tonight," Ge Dongxu hurriedly explained.
"Well, that's more like it. Alright, Sister is going back to work now. If you want some good food, just give me a call, and I'll make it for you." Yuan Li hung up the phone with a smile, and her mood was exceptionally pleasant for the entire day afterward.
That night, Ge Dongxu set off for the Provincial Capital, bringing along three jars of homemade medicinal wine, one of which was for Liu Jiayao, and the other two for Tang Yiyuan and his daughter Tang Yahui.
Because it was summer vacation, Liu Jiayao nagged him to stay in the Provincial Capital for a couple of more days. Unable to resist her pleading, Ge Dongxu ended up staying in the Provincial Capital for two more days.
Perhaps it's in the nature of girls to love shopping, and even a strong woman like Liu Jiayao was no exception. During those two days, Ge Dongxu spent half his time accompanying her on shopping sprees, and they even made another trip to Yanming Road.
During his last visit to Yanming Road, Ge Dongxu had seen a leisure clothing specialty store and simply thought the business model was good and would definitely be prosperous, but he had not given it much thought. However, after visiting Yanming Road again and recalling the call from Lin Jinnuo a few days prior about purchasing his land, he hesitated to reply to Lin Jinnuo because he hadn't yet figured out where to reinvest the substantial funds that would be freed up from selling the land.
Of course, he could have invested in the hotel that Lin Jinnuo was preparing to build, but Ge Dongxu felt that Changxi County was after all a small place with few outsiders, so it didn't seem wise to build another big hotel, and that's why he hadn't considered the investment offer.
Now, seeing Zodan Nuo, Missida? Bonwe, and other specialty stores, and realizing that similar specialty stores had not yet appeared in their county town, an idea suddenly struck him. He felt that this was an emerging business model, and if he joined the fray early enough, he would definitely make money.
After all, food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are always essentials that people cannot do without. The key is to find the right products and sales channels.
However, Ge Dongxu was not familiar with the apparel industry, and he also didn't have time to manage a business. Fortunately, Yue Feng's Yu Da Group owned a garment factory, which was perfect for collaboration. As for Cheng Yazhou and Wu Qianjin, Ge Dongxu didn't plan to involve them anymore.
On one hand, the trademark factory and the beverage factory were already keeping them busy enough, and they simply did not have the additional energy to manage a clothing company. Moreover, they didn't have much available capital at the moment.
After returning home, Ge Dongxu didn't immediately go to discuss the matter with Yue Feng. Instead, he gathered some information on "Virtual Management," and after giving it some thought, he finally called Yue Feng and Lin Jinnuo to discuss the matter over dinner.
"Old Lin, I can sell you my land, but the price is nine million. If you think that's acceptable, we can sign the agreement tonight," Ge Dongxu said straightforwardly to Lin Jinnuo as they settled down in the hotel's private room.
Having heard that, Lin Jinnuo only pondered for a brief moment before nodding and saying, "Nine million is no problem. Are you planning to sell it to me directly, or are you considering an equity swap? I would prefer an equity swap."
"I'll sell it to you directly," replied Ge Dongxu.
"Actually, running a hotel is still profitable. Are you sure you won't reconsider?" Lin Jinnuo, a bit disappointed and not ready to give up, tried to persuade him.
"I won't reconsider. Changxi County is only so big, and there aren't many outsiders visiting. Even if it's profitable, how much can it really make? Besides, the investment is substantial," Ge Dongxu replied without hesitation, shaking his head.
"Does it seem to you that there is a new investment project?" Lin Jinnuo, who managed to grow his business significantly, was indeed sharp. At the mention of this, his eyes lit up immediately, and he asked.
"I have some thoughts, which is why I also invited Old Yue here," Ge Dongxu said.
"Let's hear it," urged Lin Jinnuo and Yue Feng. Although they were both big bosses in Changxi County and were used to leading in business deals, Ge Dongxu, a young man, had earned more than eight million in just over half a year from land sales and had turned a small herbal tea factory into a major sensation in Changxi County in a short period. The way things were going, it looked like he would dominate the entire Ouzhou City by the end of the year. They couldn't help but respect him!
"I visited the Provincial Capital a while ago and saw businesses like Zodan Nuo and Missida? Bonwe. Their specialty clothing stores were booming. I specially looked up information on this aspect and found that 'Virtual Management' is already quite common and successful in developed countries, whereas our country is just beginning. I think there's potential. If you're interested, we can partner up to create a leisure clothing brand," proposed Ge Dongxu.
"Dad, look, Dongxu also thinks highly of 'Virtual Management.' You're always sticking to the old ways, always thinking it's unreliable to spend a large sum of money to build a brand," Yue Ting chimed in, her bright eyes shining, as she stood with her prominent chest puffed out, a look of triumph on her face.