Chapter 270 - 266: Wang Gang and Others Arrive in Modu, Progress of the Environmental Company

The arrivals gate at the airport was especially crowded today. A ring of girls holding illuminated signs were staring excitedly at the exit.

As Wang Gang and his friends approached, they heard the girls erupt in screams. Some were even crying as they shouted some celebrity’s name.

"Sigh. All that excitement for nothing. I thought Young Master Wu had arranged this welcome party for us!" Cao Junlong said jokingly, straightening his casual jacket.

The crowd was so thick that Wang Gang couldn’t spot Wu Yun’s bodyguard even on his tiptoes.

Just as the four of them stopped to scan the area for Wei Wu, Ye Wentao suddenly felt a hard shove from behind that sent him stumbling forward.

He already had a low opinion of these unknown, Z-list celebrities, so he instantly burst out, "Fucking morons. Even the paid fans are screaming this loud. Do they really think they’re a big deal?!"

Perhaps their commotion had drawn too much attention, because a tall, burly man suddenly pushed through the crowd to stand before them. The celebrity’s assistant, who had been about to argue back, immediately swallowed his words.

"My apologies, gentlemen. The crowd was blocking my view; I didn’t see you," Wei Wu said with a level tone. Wang Hao had followed him over by then.

Wang Gang smiled. "It’s nothing, brother! Let’s get to the hotel and drop off our bags first."

Once Wang Hao arrived, Wei Wu stepped back without another word. Wang Hao spoke up, "Gentlemen, I am President Wu’s secretary. He has booked rooms for you all at the Peace Restaurant and has also arranged a place for lunch. Please, follow me."

With Wei Wu leading, the group pushed through the crowd and headed for the parking lot.

"This is my first time in Modu. It really is the nation’s financial hub. You just can’t compare these skyscrapers to what we have in Rongcheng!" Cao Junlong exclaimed, gazing across the river at the iconic buildings of Lujiazui.

"Wang Hao! I read online that Young Master Wu owns a place in Modu. Which one is it over there?" Wang Gang asked, full of curiosity. After Wu Yun had blown up on the internet, he had gone out of his way to look up the property prices for Tomson Riviera and Cofco Seaview No.1. He remembered marveling at how filthy rich Wu Yun was.

Wang Hao pointed toward the Zhen Dan Mansion. "See that golden building, the Zhen Dan Mansion? Count four buildings to your right along the riverbank. That’s the one President Wu lives in."

Ye Wentao couldn’t help but ask, "How big is Young Master Wu’s apartment? What’s the price!?"

Due to their family backgrounds, he and Li Dongliang were fated to never own a place like that, but that didn’t stop him from being curious.

Wang Hao sounded a little uncertain. "I believe it’s around 390 square meters. With the broker’s fees, I heard it exceeded ninety million. I wasn’t there myself, so I’m not entirely clear on the specifics."

Even Li Dongliang, who was always calm and composed, looked a bit shaken. The others all gasped.

Then they heard Wang Gang say, "That’s President Wu for you! If my old man found out I’d spent that much on a single apartment, he’d probably break my legs!"

Cao Junlong yelled, "This is insane! We have to make Young Master Wu splurge big time tonight! We absolutely have to go out and experience all the ’culture’ Modu has to offer!"

Soon, under Wang Hao’s guidance, the four of them checked into the Peace Restaurant. Only then did they get in the car and head to Vase Banquet.

Hearing the door to the private room slide open, Wu Yun looked up at the four of them and their varied expressions. He waved them over. "Wang Hao, you can have the servers bring the food now."

"Young Master Wu really knows how to live. To find a private kitchen this secluded!" Wang Gang said with a laugh as he scanned the room’s decor.

Wu Yun leaned back comfortably in his chair and said, "Someone else brought me here once, and I haven’t been back since."

After Wu Yun gave a brief introduction to some of the restaurant’s specialties, Cao Junlong eagerly asked, "Young Master Wu, you called us out to Modu to have some fun, so what’s on the agenda?"

A few days earlier, Wang Gang had tried to set up another meeting to discuss the design blueprints and follow-up steps. Since Wu Yun happened to be out of Rongcheng, he just called and invited them all to Modu instead.

"I had someone rent a yacht! We’re going sea fishing tomorrow! This is the perfect season for it!"

Wu Yun’s words made their eyes light up. As four guys who lived inland, they’d barely ever been on a boat, to say nothing of an activity that sounded as exciting as sea fishing.

"I’ve been fishing plenty of times, but this’ll be my first time sea fishing!" Ye Wentao, who was a fishing enthusiast, had eyes that practically glowed at the prospect.

Cao Junlong joked, "Spoken like a true rich man. We never could have even dreamed of doing stuff like this before."

Wu Yun gave a sheepish smile. "It’s just a rental! When I get rich for real, I’ll buy my own yacht and we’ll sail it straight from Modu to Sanya! I’ll let you guys experience the full Sanya VIP treatment!"

Hearing this, Wang Gang feigned frustration. "You’re not rich yet? Then the rest of us must be paupers! Alright, it’s a deal! The second you buy that yacht, I’m bringing a few girls on board for a little... boat-rocking."

"Old Wang, you’re all talk!" Cao Junlong teased. "A few girls? I bet you can’t even handle one!"

"Fuck you, Cao Mengde! You wanna test me?!" Wang Gang slammed his hand on the table and glared at Cao Junlong. Questioning a man’s performance was crossing a line.

After their bout of bickering, the servers began to bring out the dishes until the table was full.

Seeing the exquisite spread before them, the four of them, who were starting to feel hungry, didn’t wait for Wu Yun’s invitation and dug in.

"Brother Gang, what’s the status on those design plans you mentioned a few days ago?" Wu Yun asked as he served himself some food.

Wang Gang first smacked a rib right off Cao Junlong’s chopsticks with his own, snagged it for his bowl, and then answered, "The factory site plans are all done. Now we need to draw up the cost estimate. The next step is to open it up for bids."

Then Wang Gang explained the process to Wu Yun.

"Once we’ve selected the construction and supervision firms, we can get their help to apply for the building permit. After that, we can finally break ground."

"Preparing the cost estimate, the bidding, and applying for the permit until we can start construction will probably take at least a month and a half or so."

At this point, Ye Wentao chimed in with a smile, "We’ve already secured the land for development. As long as we get the site prepped—utilities connected and land leveled—before we start the bidding, there shouldn’t be any major issues. It’s all about following the proper procedure."

Wu Yun nodded. "Sounds good. As long as you follow the procedure, I’m happy."

Wang Gang rubbed his forehead. ’There he goes, playing the hands-off boss again,’ he thought. Then he said aloud, "Young Master Wu! No matter what, you have to find time to be there for the bid opening. Even if you really can’t make it, you have to at least send a representative."

"Alright, alright, alright! No problem!" Seeing Wang Gang’s dead-serious expression, Wu Yun couldn’t help but let out a laugh.

Wu Yun was already starting to feel that the scale of this factory was a bit small. ’Once the factory is built,’ he thought, ’should I increase the investment and pick up the pace?’

"Young Master Wu! We have a plan for tomorrow, but what about this afternoon and tonight!?" Cao Junlong asked.

"Foot massages this afternoon! Then an early night, since we have to be up early tomorrow."

"Sleep? Who needs sleep! It’s time to party!"