I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2223 - 1417: Why Should I? _2

Shi Qianxi shot him a sharp glance. Typically, she would lace her remarks with biting wit, yet after delivering a few harmless taunts at Jiang Chen, the Director unexpectedly softened.

"It is yours, take the land."

Jiang Chen followed her line of sight toward the sprawling wasteland. Once, structures must have stood on this site, though now they were leveled to the dust. By his estimation, the expanse covered several hundred thousand square meters.

"Take the land?"

"The River City plant is reaching its limit in capacity, and the overhead for shipping goods north has become excessive. I intend to build a secondary facility here in Kyoto to bolster output and simplify our expansion into the northern markets."

That explained it.

To break from tradition and personally travel all the way to Kyoto—it was truly a bold move.

"Is Morning Light performing that well?"

Jiang Chen was genuinely taken aback.

"It is faring well enough. It has certainly met our projections. The new energy sector is shifting rapidly, and if we are to remain competitive, River City is simply no longer sufficient."

If her initial investment in the Great Wall had been a stroke of pure luck, the push into new energy had become a cornerstone strategy for Jinhai under the direction of Shi Qianxi.

The value of both, within her heart, was hardly comparable.

"Has the Kyoto municipal government offered their approval?"

"Is that not the very thing I am here to negotiate? We have largely reached a consensus. The national perspective on Morning Light is quite positive, so I foresee no major hurdles."

"My compliments, then."

"What is your opinion of this specific location?"

Shi Qianxi inquired, her tone suddenly detached.

"It is quite appropriate."

Jiang Chen gave a nod without hesitation.

The northern territory is vast, and certainly not without other options, but Kyoto’s unique status on the national stage remains beyond compare.

Perhaps this was the reason Director Shi, despite her open disdain for Kyoto, had settled on it nonetheless.

Great accomplishments often require one to set aside personal grievances.

"Oh, I have neglected to inform Shu Rui that I have arrived safely."

Jiang Chen’s eyelids twitched ever so slightly.

Switching topics with such haste?

And what does she mean by "safe"?

Is she still treating one like a young child?

Director Shi remained nothing if not consistent; she spoke the words and immediately produced her phone, dialing Li Shuru’s number as though she were entirely alone.

Li Shuru was quite unlike others; she was not so caught up in trivialities, and given her burgeoning bond with Shi Qianxi, she would prioritize this call regardless of her schedule.

Indeed.

The connection was established instantly.

"Shu Rui, I am here in Kyoto now."

"..."

Director Shi was all smiles and sunshine, while Boss Jiang stood under the sun, as steady and motionless as a mirror-calm lake.

"I requested that you accompany me, though you claimed to have no time. That is quite alright; I shall be stationed in Kyoto for a significant duration. Should you find a window of opportunity, do come and visit."

Boss Jiang listened intently, his expression remaining as tranquil as an ancient well.

"You are not intruding upon anything at all. The situation is mostly resolved. I am merely settling the fine details with the local Kyoto officials, and once that is concluded, I will surely have the leisure to attend to you. Besides, is Jiang Chen not here? Should you arrive, he would certainly not leave you unattended."

The remark was subtle, yet carried a clear insinuation.

"Mm, he is here by my side at this very moment. It is quite a task for him to travel all the way from the company just for this."

Since when had the blunt and straightforward Director Shi evolved into a master of backhanded compliments?

"Shu Rui intends to speak with you."

She handed over the phone.

Jiang Chen accepted it with poise, projecting an aura of absolute composure. Whether he remained as untroubled internally was a matter known only to heaven and himself.

"Just how did you manage to upset Sister Qianqian again?"

They were both women, after all.

And their connection was intimate, much like sisters.

Li Shuru would never have missed the undertone in Shi Qianxi’s voice.

"There was an unexpected meeting today that caused a slight delay."

Jiang Chen succinctly summarized the situation for his girlfriend.

"Sister Qianqian intentionally went ahead by herself to grant us more breathing room. Do be careful not to offend her further."

Is there truly no barrier left between them now?

Jiang Chen paused briefly, then offered only two words in response.

"Do not worry."

"Make sure to look after Sister Qianqian properly."

Knowing full well that Shi Qianxi was standing right beside him, Li Shuru kept her words brief. There would be abundance of time to converse with her boyfriend in private later.

The phone was returned into the hands of its owner.

After exchanging a few final pleasantries with Shi Qianxi, the call concluded.

"You truly managed to find yourself an exceptional girlfriend."

Life is full of strange turns.

Looking back, what kind of attitude had Miss Shi initially held toward Li Shuru?

In this world, there are no permanent adversaries, only permanent interests...

Wait.

That might not be the most fitting way to phrase it.

"Do you have sufficient capital on hand?"

Jiang Chen asked.

He was a man who took responsibility for any mistakes he made.

Regardless of what arrangements Li Shuru had made with her behind the scenes, since his partner had spoken up, he certainly carried no moral weight or hesitation.

Empty promises are never as sincere or effective as definitive action.

This, Jiang Chen had learned from firsthand experience.

A land grant of this scale—hundreds of thousands of square meters—would be expensive. Even with government subsidies aimed at supporting new energy, the undertaking was far from cheap.

"It is not exactly ample, but why do you ask?"

There was still a lingering tension in her heart.

"I can devise a solution for you."

Boss Jiang was not one for ostentatious displays. Even when offering assistance, he preferred a subtle touch. Flaunting wealth and making a scene was the behavior of the nouveau riche—too gaudy.

In this regard, Cao Xiugo was the ideal role model to follow.

Aside from his part-time teaching, perhaps out of genuine hobby, he even used his own funds to purchase meals in the student cafeteria at Kyoto University.

Were it not for witnessing it personally, and observing the familiarity with which he interacted with the cafeteria staff, it would have been near impossible to believe.

"Are you suggesting I should take a loan from you? I hope the interest rates are not exorbitant?"

Shi Qianxi teased.

Constructing a sprawling facility meant covering site acquisition, construction labor, advanced equipment, and payroll. When combined, a figure in the hundreds of billions would almost certainly be required.

"It would be interest-free."

Boss Jiang remained strikingly generous.

"Oh?"

Director Shi looked genuinely taken aback. "Are you quite serious?"

"Do you desire the funds or not?"

With trillions resting comfortably in his treasury, Boss Jiang beheld the vast expanse of land with hardly a flicker of emotion.

"No."

Business people are defined by their pursuit of profit.

An interest-free loan of that magnitude is something any entrepreneur understands well, yet Shi Qianxi turned it down flat. The sheer decisiveness of her refusal left Jiang Chen—who had been prepared to write the check—thoroughly surprised.

"Why refuse?"

He could not resist turning his head toward her.

"I am not so desperate that I must rely on charity."

She had her pride.

And a very stubborn spine.

However...

"Where is the charity in this?"

Jiang Chen countered.

"You would surely need to find a way to justify or leverage this money, would you not?"

Shi Qianxi argued.

Jiang Chen frowned, beginning to understand the drift. "It has nothing to do with outside parties. You are only accountable to me."

"I said I am not borrowing it."

Shi Qianxi declared, "Since I dared to initiate this factory, I have the inherent capability to see it through. I do not require you to coddle me."

Indeed.

Children raised in influential families possess an iron-clad sense of will.

Yet, who exactly was she clashing with?

Jiang Chen knew it certainly wasn't aimed at him.

Had he claimed he could pull the funds from his own pocket, this young lady would not have paused for a heartbeat and certainly would not have blinked.

And, quite likely, she would never bother to pay it back either.

She had form, after all.

That legendary philosophy had shaken Boss Jiang’s view of the world once before, and the shockwaves still registered.

To borrow money based on one's own talent—why on earth should it be repaid?

"Think it over carefully; once this window closes, it shall not open again."

Jiang Chen issued his final warning.

"I shall not."

Shi Qianxi confirmed with unwavering resolve. "I did not travel to Kyoto to act the beggar."

This girl.

Why had her sense of pride suddenly spiked so high?

No.

To be precise, she was simply being overly sensitive.

Every phrase seemed laced with hidden meaning.

Since she had provided such a clear refusal, there was no way to force the issue. Jiang Chen could only release a breath and shift the subject. "While you have a moment, would you care to inspect the Great Wall Group? As the founder, you haven't yet..."

Boss Jiang was an inherently upright individual.

Actually, back when Hu Die had picked Jiang Chen up, she had suggested exactly that. She had kindly offered to take him there immediately, only for Shi Qianxi to brush her off. If she had refused then, she would surely refuse now.

Yet, when confronted by Jiang Chen, Director Shi’s reaction was surprisingly different.

"Why ever would I need to go?"

The words practically tumbled out of her.

Jiang Chen stood slightly stunned.

Why?

Are you not the very founder of the Great Wall?

What could possibly be wrong with checking on the fruits of your own massive investment?