Chapter 614: Don’t Scare Me, I Have a Weak Heart!


    Trantor: Dragon Boat Trantion Editor: Dragon Boat Trantion


    “Mr. Zhou, currently the avablend situation is pretty much like this. Do you have any other specific requirements?” Wang Rui looked somewhat nervous as he addressed Zhou Chao.


    Industrial development in Fuzhou was mainly concentrated in the new district. Althoughnd prices were rtively cheaper, construction would take a bit longer. After all,pared to the main city area, development in the new district was slower. There was less foot traffic, it was a bit far, and the area was sparsely popted. They weren’t sure if it would meet this big boss’s expectations.


    After pondering for a moment, Zhou Chao didn’t have many requirements regarding benefits or tax exemptions as mentioned earlier. After all, he was just looking to contribute to his hometown’s development, and he wasn’t short of money. But he couldn’t allow himself to be taken advantage of!


    “I don’t have many preferences. I just need the location to be finalized before signing the contract. In a few days, I’ll send a team of professionals from mypany to discuss the details with you. As for the schrship fund we discussed earlier, we can implement that today.”


    “No problem, no problem!” Hearing that they could implement a proposal today, Wang Rui and Niu Xin’s eyes sparkled with excitement.


    Securing a deal meant that as long as Zhou Chao signed a project that day, the other projects were sure to follow suit. For them, it wasn’t just aboutpleting the investment attraction task; it also signified the arrival of arge corporation in Fuzhou. This brought some hidden benefits for future investment attraction.


    For instance, think about the reputation. If a Fortune 500pany set foot in Fuzhou, it greatly boosted the trust of external investors. When they saw arge corporation present, it enhanced their confidence in Fuzhou. Conversely, if the reputation was poor, bigpanies wouldn’t be willing to invest there.


    Niu Xin, who oversaw investment attraction, had a smile in his eyes. “I wondered, Mr. Zhou, how much you were nning to invest in the schrship fund?”


    Leaning back, Zhou Chao quipped with a slight smile, “Let’s start with ten million annually for now and reconsider if there are any changes.”


    “10 million?” Even though Wang Rui and Niu Xin had seen their fair share of ups and downs, they had never heard of a schrship fund starting with such a hefty amount. Even among therge enterprisesing to invest, aside from state-owned enterprises and real estatepanies, only about seventeen or eighteen could reach this standard.


    Seeing their surprised expressions, Zhou Chao nodded firmly. “Some words need to be said beforehand. I hope this special fund won’t be misused. I trust you both can ensure this.”


    Without hesitation, Niu Xin assured, “Rest assured, Mr. Zhou. This special fund will absolutely not be misused.”


    “With your word, I’m reassured!” With Niu Xin’s assurance, Zhou Chao felt relieved.


    After all, such arge sum of money could y a significant role in cities with slow development. With the guarantee, they shouldn’t encounter any problems.


    With a hint of surprise, Wang Rui asked, “What about the agreement we discussed earlier?”


    “That’s fine!” Zhou Chao nodded calmly.


    Wang Rui called out to the door, and his assistant walked in. “Xiao Liu, draft an agreement regarding the schrship fund quickly!”


    Assistant Xiao Liu was a bit stunned at first, but quickly regainedposure and nodded before exiting the room.


    Once the assistant left the room, the group finished their business discussion and started chatting casually. Especially Wang Rui, who was now particrly curious about Zhou Chao’s background. Could there be another influential figure in Fuzhou he didn’t know about?


    Immediately, Wang Rui’s eyes flickered slightly as he smiled and said, “Mr. Zhou, did you also attend high school in Fuzhou? Why not go back and visit your alma mater?”


    “I attended N0.5 High School for high school. I had decent grades back then and had nned to visit, especially since it’s the National Day holiday now. I’ll just have to go see the school building and reminisce about my student days.” Zhou Chao chuckled.


    Even if he didn’t mention it, Zhou Chao believed Wang Rui and his team would have investigated. It was better to be open about it.


    “What a shame!” Wang Rui expressed some regret. He had hoped to use an emotional approach to establish a connection. However, since the school was closed for the holidays, trying to foster a teacher-student bond could have negative consequences.


    As they spoke, a figure shed through Zhou Chao’s mind—his high school- no, his previous high school homeroom teacher. She was the only outsider Zhou Chao had encountered aside from distant rtives after waking up.


    “Should I go see her?” A thought emerged in his mind. After all, Zhou Chao had drunk a lot of soup made by his homeroom teacher back then.


    Later, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Zhou Chao had severed most contacts, except for a few. He felt he owed his homeroom teacher something.


    “Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhou?”


    Hearing the call beside him, Zhou Chao snapped out of his reverie and looked apologetically at Wang Rui and the others. “Sorry, I got lost in thought for a moment. Where were we in our conversation?”


    “It’s gettingte. How about we continue our conversation over a meal at a different ce?” Niu Xin nced at the time. It was almost noon.


    “I’ll arrange this meal. It’s a holiday, and I shouldn’t have made you alle to the office. Consider it my way of making it up to you!” Zhou Chao smiled..