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Chapter 126: Asking Price 1.5 Billion_1

Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Asking Price 1.5 Billion_1

The next day.

Shen Dong took a flight back to Hai City.

Upon returning to Hai City, he didn’t go home directly but took a high-speed train to Shan City, where Dongshan Gold Company was located, and sought out the general manager directly.

"Did the gold mine in Ghana actually produce gold?"

Dongshan Gold Company’s General Manager, Deng Lei, was extremely shocked.

When Xijiang Gold Company was looking for someone to take over, they had approached Dongshan Gold Company.

However, after discussion amongst the senior management, Dongshan Gold Company decided not to take over the project.

Seeing as Xijiang Gold Company had searched for so long without finding much gold, they had little confidence in finding any either and feared being stuck with a failed venture.

Lately, they had heard that a young man had taken over the project.

Unexpectedly, the young man who took over came to him, claiming he had found gold.

Doesn’t this mean that the guy made a fortune?

Did Dongshan Gold Company miss out on a big moneymaking opportunity?

"Mr. Deng, here are the exploration data; please take a look first," Shen Dong said, placing a document in front of Deng Lei.

This was something Shen Dong had asked Duan Jinnian to print before he left.

Deng Lei was the general manager of Dongshan Gold Company and had a technical background, so he naturally understood these professional data.

After reviewing the data, Deng Lei was shocked.

If this information was accurate, then the gold reserves in the mine would definitely enable a gold mining enterprise to soar.

Xijiang Gold Company sold it for thirty million and took a huge loss.

Once they knew about it, they would certainly regret it.

Actually, even he regretted it; if he had decided to take over at the time, it would have been Dongshan Gold Company that could have made a fortune.

Unfortunately, they missed such a great opportunity that had been handed to them on a silver platter.

"Mr. Shen, how much do you want to sell the project for?" Deng Lei no longer beat around the bush and asked directly.

Securing a gold mine with rich reserves was crucial to the development of Dongshan Gold Company, and they had to obtain it.

Since they missed out once, they could not afford to miss out a second time.

"Mr. Deng, I don’t need to elaborate on the value of this gold mine; you understand it better than I do. I want 1.5 billion, that’s not unreasonable, right?" Shen Dong said with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this price, Chen Yuanxiang’s mouth twitched a few times.

1.5 billion, and that’s not unreasonable?

The reserves of this gold mine are indeed rich, and the total value of the gold extracted would be at least fifty billion.

But mining is very costly—in terms of time, labor, and various other expenses, they all amount to money.

According to his simple estimate, it would take at least seven or eight years to mine it all.

Shen Dong asking for 1.5 billion was like a lion opening its mouth wide.

"Mr. Shen, your price is too high; I think there is no company in the country willing to take it," Deng Lei said, shaking his head.

"Mr. Deng, if domestic companies are unwilling to take over, foreign consortia might be interested. With the current global economic instability, many countries are massively storing gold, and those people want gold; they won’t consider too many factors," Shen Dong replied.

"I am a patriot, and my first consideration is domestic gold companies. I think Dongshan Gold Company is quite good and has strong capabilities, which is why I approached you first—to give you the opportunity."

Shen Dong approached Dongshan Gold Company only because the system mentioned the person who found the gold sold the project to Dongshan Gold Company for eight hundred million.

He might as well go to Dongshan Gold Company first; if they weren’t interested, he could approach other companies.

Now that the project was in his hands, he held the initiative, and he wasn’t worried about finding a buyer.

"Even so, 1.5 billion is still too much," Deng Lei said, shaking his head again.

"Then make me an offer," Shen Dong said.

"Mr. Shen, the amount involved in this project is huge, and I can’t decide on my own. We need to convene a meeting and discuss it. How about I give you a quote tomorrow?" Chen Yuanxiang suggested after thinking it over.

It was the truth; as a big project, it wasn’t something he could decide on his own.

Besides, the authenticity of the exploration data needed to be verified.

He must conduct an evaluation before making a decision.

He needed to determine how much the gold in the entire mine was worth and how much money it was appropriate to pay.

"No problem," Shen Dong nodded.

After all, he was in no hurry. Once the news of the gold discovery at the mine got out, numerous gold companies would swarm there like sharks to blood.

Seeing that it was almost time for dinner, Deng Lei invited Shen Dong for a meal.

After dinner, Shen Dong checked into a hotel.

Then, he video-called Chen Yuyan.

"Honey, didn’t you say you’d be back to the country today? Are you back yet?" Chen Yuyan’s face was filled with longing.

Since they’d been together, they hadn’t been apart for this long.

"I’m in Shan City now, will be back tomorrow," Shen Dong explained.

"Not until tomorrow?" Chen Yuyan’s pretty face fell.

"Can’t help it..." Shen Dong briefly explained the situation there.

"Alright, I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow," Chen Yuyan said, somewhat helplessly.

The next day.

Shen Dong got up for breakfast, hailed a cab to the high-speed train station, and took the train back to Hai City.

As for Dongshan Gold Company’s response, a phone call would suffice.

Furthermore, he wouldn’t be returning to Shan City. If they wanted to sign a contract, they had to come to Hai City.

The ball was now in his court; it was up to them if they were interested or not.

Past ten o’clock, Shen Dong emerged from the high-speed train station.

A beautiful silhouette saw Shen Dong coming out and immediately ran over, throwing herself into his arms.

"Hubby, you’re finally back. I missed you so much," Chen Yuyan hugged Shen Dong tightly as if she wanted to meld with his body.

"I missed you too," Shen Dong held Chen Yuyan close.

It was a while before the two let go of each other and got into the car together.

Once home, they closed the door and kissed each other.

Following that, pieces of clothing fell to the floor.

An hour later, the duo headed into the bathroom for a bath together.

After the bath, they went out for lunch together.

At five in the afternoon, Shen Dong drove Chen Yuyan to Shuidilao, picked up his father-in-law, Chen Yuanxiang, and headed to Qianda Plaza.

Today was the thirtieth, "The Battle Tiger" was having a preview screening at Qianda Cinema in the plaza.

Soon, the trio met Wu Jin and his wife, along with several investors.

These were all from Jing City and had come together.

"Mr. Shen, we just decided we’ll enjoy hotpot at your Shuidilao tonight," Han Deming said with a smile.

Everyone already knew Shen Dong was the owner of Shuidilao.

In the investors’ group chat, it was Han Deming who mentioned how popular Shuidilao was and wished he knew who the owner was, prompting Shen Dong to reveal his identity.

There was no need to hide it.

"No problem," Shen Dong smiled and said.

He then introduced Chen Yuanxiang to everyone.

Chen Yuanxiang was the only one not acquainted with them.

Shen Dong also introduced Chen Yuanxiang’s identity, his father-in-law and the general manager of Shuidilao.

Naturally, they all greeted each other with politeness.

"Mr. Xu from Qianda Cinemas Chain will be here soon, let’s wait here for a bit," Shen Dong said.

Just now, Xu Caijun had sent him a message.

Wu Jin and the others naturally had no objections.

In their eyes, Xu Caijun was the star of the evening.

Whether "The Battle Tiger" could be screened at Qianda Cinemas Chain rested on Xu Caijun.

To be honest, they were still a bit worried.

If "The Battle Tiger" couldn’t be shown at Qianda Cinemas Chain, their invested money would probably go down the drain.