Chapter 681: Chapter 373: Wish
Two days later, a flight from Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport smoothly landed at Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Guo Feng, along with several senior executives from Banna City Investment and two directors from the Banna Financial Office, a group of seven, stepped out of the VIP passage.
Chen Cheng and Jiang Wenlong were already waiting in the parking lot. Seeing the group appear, they also went forward to greet them.
"Director Guo, it’s been a hard journey!" Chen Cheng stepped forward to shake hands with Guo Feng, exchanging pleasantries.
"Brother Chen, you sure know how to put on a show, with business class and personally coming to receive us, you’re making me feel embarrassed." Guo Feng laughed heartily.
"It’s only right." responded Chen Cheng: "I’m just borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha."
He introduced Jiang Wenlong beside him, "Director Guo, this is Chairman Jiang Wenlong from Shanghai CGG."
Jiang Wenlong stepped forward for a handshake, "Director Guo, I’ve heard so much about you."
Guo Feng shook hands firmly, "Chairman Jiang, your CGG has always been an old friend of our Banna City Investment!"
He was unclear about the difference between Beijing CGG and Shanghai CGG, he only knew that CGG was mentioned in the last financing money he received.
Jiang Wenlong didn’t argue, simply replying, "Indeed, until today, the old friends have finally met face to face!"
"Hahaha!~"
Jiang Wenlong also introduced, "These are my colleagues from City Investment, all are good buddies."
His gaze fell on two other individuals, "These are Director Li and Director Wang from the Financial Office, Director Li, Director Wang, this is Chen Cheng, Mr. Chen, my good friend and the person to thank for bringing us together this time."
Director Li, slightly overweight, grasped Chen Cheng’s hand, laughing heartily, "Mr. Chen, pleased to meet you, I’ve heard Director Guo mention you many times. Today, meeting you in person, you are indeed young and promising!"
Director Wang, slender and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, greeted, "Mr. Chen, hello."
Chen Cheng responded to each, with a humble yet enthusiastic demeanor.
"Director Li, Director Wang, hello, I’ve heard so much about you. It’s a lot to ask for you both to take time out of your busy schedules for this visit, truly grateful."
Guo Feng turned to Jiang Wenlong again, "Lao Li, Lao Wang, this is Chairman Jiang, the originator of this delegation. You should look out for him!"
Director Li laughed, "Since Director Guo has spoken, we’ll certainly do our best. Chairman Jiang, if you have any requests, feel free to ask. As long as it aligns with regulations, we’ll fully support it."
Director Wang adjusted his glasses, chiming in, "Indeed, Chairman Jiang, our trip to Sanya is also to better understand your company’s operations and to see if there are areas for cooperation."
Jiang Wenlong quickly replied, "You two leaders are too courteous! For this loan business, we hope for your kind support. We have some excellent projects in Shanghai too, you’re welcome to visit anytime for guidance."
After the pleasantries, Chen Cheng invited everyone to get in the cars, "Let’s head to the hotel to drop off the luggage. Then all leaders can rest a bit, before the dinner reception prepared by Chairman Jiang."
After speaking, Chen Cheng gave Jiang Wenlong a look, and Jiang invited Director Li and Director Wang, the most important to him on this trip, to get in the Alphard.
While Chen Cheng invited Guo Feng into the Mercedes, the others got into three Land Rovers.
The convoy majestically left the airport, passing through the shadows of coconut groves, and finally stopping at the entrance of the St. Regis Resort in Yalong Bay.
The hotel nestled by the mountains and the sea, with a pleasant view. There were private beaches, infinity pools, luxury spa centers, all available.
The rooms were not distinguished by rank, as Chen Cheng’s invitation two days prior was to also bring along family members, so they were all booked as uniform luxury sea-view suites.
Chen Cheng personally accompanied Guo Feng to his room. At the moment the door opened, Guo Feng couldn’t help but remark, gazing at the blue sea and sky before him, "Brother Chen, this is too generous."
"Director Guo, there’s no need to be courteous." Chen Cheng smiled, "A trip to Sanya is to enjoy the sunshine and the beach."
The two sat by the window, and Guo Feng lit a cigarette, "Brother, I know that you didn’t invite me just for catching up this time, right?"
Chen Cheng accepted the cigarette from Guo Feng, lit it, took a drag, and candidly said, "Director Guo, you are perceptive, so I won’t beat around the bush. This matter does need your help."
"Is it about that financial license?"
Chen Cheng nodded, "You know too, financial regulation is strict now, getting a license is not easy, let alone a loan license like this."
He smiled and said, "Director Guo, I would appreciate it if you speak favorably on our behalf."
Guo Feng waved his hand as he answered, "Actually, before coming, I’ve already discussed with Lao Li and Lao Wang."
"How so?"
"For your matter, our Banna also convened a leadership meeting overnight." Guo Feng exhaled smoke, "As you just said, the higher-ups are very strict in risk control of finance now, randomly issuing financial licenses is absolutely impossible."
Chen Cheng slightly nodded, showing understanding.
He knew that what Guo Feng was saying was not shirking but stating the facts. The current financial environment is indeed as such; no place dares to start the precedent of randomly issuing financial licenses.
Guo Feng continued, "During the meeting, we discussed various possibilities and analyzed the qualifications and prospects of Jiang Wenlong’s company. Eventually, we reached a consensus."
Chen Cheng asked, "What is the consensus?"
Guo Feng paused, then said, "We can issue a loan license to Jiang Wenlong’s company, but there’s one condition."
Chen Cheng’s heart tightened, he asked, "What condition?"