Zhang Xupeng was gloomy and unhappy because Tan Jincheng was preparing to establish a new company, which was also why he was going to Yangcheng a few days later this time.
It was impossible for Tan Jincheng not to inform Zhang Xupeng about using part of the equity of Jinpeng Trading Co., Ltd. for a mortgage loan, and Zhang Xupeng had known about this for a long time.
However, he didn't expect the loan procedures to be completed so quickly.
Just yesterday, Tan Jincheng received the bank loan, with all procedures complete, totaling 500,000 yuan.
As soon as Tan Jincheng received the loan, he immediately told Zhang Xupeng, who was a little dazed at the time.
Since that conversation last year, Zhang Xupeng had realized that this friend, who had grown up with him, studied with him, and even committed mischief with him, would one day part ways with him to start a new life of his own.
Having arrived in Beicang last October, it had been almost half a year.
In these six months, Zhang Xupeng had grown a lot and was no longer naive enough to think that Xiao Tan not including him in his second venture was a disregard for their brotherhood.
On the contrary, Zhang Xupeng was very grateful to Tan Jincheng.
Jinpeng Trading was now on the right track, and it took immense courage for Xiao Tan to entrust a company with great development potential to his management while choosing to start a second venture himself.
However, Zhang Xupeng didn't expect this day to come so quickly, with the loan approved so fast.
Given Xiao Tan's execution ability, the new company would also be established very quickly.
He remembered visiting Xiao Tan's home during Chinese New Year.
In the TV soap opera, whether it was the male lead or the second male lead, they were good to the female protagonist without expecting anything in return.
Aunt Zhang said it was very touching, but Xiao Tan called them "shengmubiao".
Although he didn't quite understand what "shengmubiao" meant, the literal meaning of the word "biao" was easy to grasp, so "shengmubiao" didn't sound like a good term.
Not making steady money and instead starting a second company – wasn't this exactly what Xiao Tan was doing?
"Don't worry, I won't let you down. When the new company opens, I'll send you a big flower basket," Zhang Xupeng forced a smile.
"What do you mean 'won't let me down'? We both need to have our own careers. From now on, Jinpeng Trading will be your career, and my career is about to begin."
After a slight pause, Tan Jincheng looked intently at Zhang Xupeng and said,
"Let's compare in ten years, to see whose career is bigger."
Zhang Xupeng's spirits lifted upon hearing this:
"Okay, what do you want to compare?"
"Don't I still owe you 80,000 yuan? Let's bet on that. In ten years, the loser gives the winner 80,000 yuan, how about it?"
Ten years later would be 2015.
By staying with Jinpeng Trading until 2015, Zhang Xupeng would surely have a net worth in the tens of millions, right? Swindling him out of 80,000 yuan wouldn't be too much.
"Okay, no problem. How about this then: whoever gets married first will give an 80,000 yuan red packet?"
Zhang Xupeng responded with a smile.
"Alright, no problem, it's settled then."
"Alright, you head back. I'll call you when I get there. If you don't understand anything, you can ask the staff Uncle Cheng introduced or find me. Don't worry."
"Hmm, those are all fine. You'll learn by observing and studying. The most important thing is that the three of you must pay attention to safety."
"Damn, it's a provincial capital after all. Is it as exaggerated as you make it sound? You're possessed, aren't you?"
"Don't you know safety comes first when you're away from home? What if you lose your wallet or ID card? Don't come looking for me to save you then."
"Just leave already, I'm not a child."
Zhang Xupeng grew a little impatient.
Tan Jincheng smiled without speaking, waved, and drove away.
Zhang Xupeng watched him gradually drive off until the car was out of sight before turning around.
A moment later, Zhang Xupeng slapped his forehead, causing the two sales associates to look at him in unison.
"Oh, it's nothing, let's go,"
Zhang Xupeng said casually, seeing the two looking at him.
Damn it, Xiao Tan's tone just now was exactly like, "You wait here, I'll go buy you a bag of oranges."
No wonder Zhang Xupeng got more and more impatient listening to him.
This guy wouldn't talk to that female student named Gu Qingqing in the same way, would he?
Li Jinglan mentioned that after he drove her away that day, the two chatted in the office for a whole morning.
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Speeding all the way, after returning to Beicang, Tan Jincheng went straight to the agency where Zhang Xupeng had previously rented the Jinpeng Trading office, to rent an office space first.
As for the office location, it would still be in this office building area; if it could be in the same building, that would be even better.
With money in his pocket, he could act with confidence.
This time, the office space could be larger.
The new trading company's model would still be the same as Jinpeng Trading, following an asset-light route.
Designing samples, placing orders with foundries, and engaging with clients – this entire process was basically familiar.
The difference was that electronic products, compared to the apparel industry, involved more patents and components, making them more complex than the apparel industry.
Correspondingly, the required employees could not be as casual as those at Jinpeng Trading.
Foreign trade sales representatives, merchandisers, customs declarers, financial clearers, technical support engineers, and after-sales trainers—all these positions had to be filled, so the required space would naturally be much larger.
"Roughly rent a suite of about 150 to 200 square meters. Help me pick one, preferably near our original company."
"No problem, I guarantee Mr. Tan will be satisfied,"
Xu Fujie said with a happy smile. A big job had come his way.
This Mr. Tan was introduced by Mr. Zhang from Jinpeng Trading, and he was also one of the owners of Jinpeng Trading.
In just half a year, this boss was already looking to rent a new, larger space.
His future was boundless.
At this rate, he might even expand his office space next year.
He had to hold on to this client and not let him get away.
"Alright then, Mr. Xu, I'll trouble you. If you find something suitable, please contact me as soon as possible, preferably before April 10th."
Today is the 29th, so there are 11 days until the 10th.
If the office space issue cannot be resolved before then, it will have to wait until after the Canton Fair.
Finding a suitable property and settling the lease contract within 10-odd days was absolutely no problem.
Xu Fujie agreed without even thinking.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Tan Jincheng stood up and said,
"That's all for now. Call me if anything comes up."
"Okay, Mr. Tan, take care."
Xu Fujie escorted Tan Jincheng to the door and watched him drive away before turning back into the office.
"I want to drive a Passat too!"
Back at his desk, Xu Fujie started making calls repeatedly.
Meanwhile, Tan Jincheng once again went to the company registration agency next to the tax bureau.
Unlike last October, Tan Jincheng, who arrived in a car, still received a warm welcome even if he wasn't recognized.
Tan Jincheng couldn't help but recall a joke circulating in Yongcheng in his previous life:
"Without an Audi, you can't do business in Yongcheng."
(End of Chapter)
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