Chapter 169: Chapter 136: Chinese Academy of Sciences (Triple Combo)
Qi Yun lifted the bag in his hand and replied, "What’s up? Not welcome, huh? Shall I leave then?"
Seeing this, Shi Feng hurriedly threw down the cloth in his hand, rushed forward, and grabbed him with a smile on his face: "How can that be? President Qi, your presence here really brightens up my place. I was just joking with you earlier. Please, please come in!"
The two sat down by the mahogany coffee table inside the shop, and Shi Feng deftly set up the tea set and started boiling water to brew tea.
"President Qi, how about some Da Hong Pao? This is the last bit of my collection, I usually can’t bear to drink it. But since you’re here today, I won’t mind." Shi Feng said, looking up while skillfully brewing the tea.
Qi Yun placed the bag on the table, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it: "It’s alright."
Shi Feng didn’t mind, his face full of flattery.
At this moment, a voice full of energy came from the door: "Didn’t know you had some treasured Da Hong Pao here? We’re in luck today, hahaha."
President Bi walked in laughing from the doorway.
Shi Feng was taken aback, then turned to ask: "What brings you here too?"
President Bi didn’t answer, just gave him a smile and sat down, pulling his own chair.
Qi Yun looked up and waved his hand, saying, "Once the tea is ready, could you please wait outside for a while? I have some business to discuss with President Bi."
"What do you mean?" Shi Feng’s gaze darted between the two, then he glanced at the bag Qi Yun brought, paused, and asked, "So I’m not getting a share of the stuff?"
"You two are just freeloading on my Da Hong Pao?" Saying this, he touched his head and plopped down on a chair.
Qi Yun and President Bi exchanged a glance and both burst into laughter.
"Alright, enough teasing. You two go ahead and take a look." With that, Qi Yun opened the bag and pushed it toward them.
Shi Feng and President Bi leaned in curiously, their gaze landing on the pile of jewelry inside the bag.
President Bi’s eyes lit up instantly. He reached out and picked up a necklace inlaid with red gemstones, examining it carefully under a flashlight, clicking his tongue in amazement: "Wow, these are some fine things."
Shi Feng quickly grabbed a jade bracelet, his eyes widening in shock: "This must be from before the Ming Dynasty, right?"
Qi Yun took a sip of tea and nodded slightly: "Most likely from the Tang Dynasty."
"Sss~" Shi Feng took a sharp breath at these words.
After about ten minutes, President Bi put away the flashlight, handed both of them a cigarette, and after lighting it and taking a puff, said slowly: "This batch is quite good, I’ll take it all."
Shi Feng paused, then turned to him: "Not even a sip of the soup for me?"
President Bi laughed heartily: "These are just jewelry. What would you do with them?"
"This bracelet is nice, I’m interested in it. I’ve got a client who wants something like this." Shi Feng retorted with a pout.
"..."
After a round of friendly banter, they finally divided the goods and purchased all of Qi Yun’s stock for 3.8 million.
After wrapping up the business, President Bi left first.
Since Qi Yun had nothing else to do, he stayed at Shi Feng’s shop waiting to have roast duck.
With 3.8 million more credited to his account, his current balance was nearing ten million, which put him in a very good mood.
Just then, his phone rang in his pocket. Seeing it was Zhang Dayong calling, Qi Yun immediately had a hunch about what it was regarding.
"Qi Yun, got a moment?" Zhang Dayong asked.
"Yeah." Qi Yun chuckled, "What’s up, Director Zhang?"
"Well, it’s regarding the last time at the teahouse, let’s meet up and talk." Zhang Dayong responded.
"Alright, I’ll head over now." Qi Yun agreed and hung up the call.
Then he patted Shi Feng on the arm and said, "I’ll have the roast duck next time, got something to do now."
Shi Feng didn’t try to keep him, seeing him out the door.
After leaving the Antique Street, Qi Yun drove straight to the teahouse from last time.
Upon entering the private room, he saw Zhang Dayong already sitting inside, steam rising from the tea cup in front of him.
Zhang Dayong nodded slightly upon seeing him and picked up the teapot to pour him a cup of hot tea.
"I called you over to see if you’ve ever been involved in system development projects." Zhang Dayong said bluntly.
"System development?" Qi Yun feigned surprise, "Yes, the company I worked at before specialized in that. Is there some kind of trouble, Director Zhang?"
Zhang Dayong shook his head and said earnestly, "Our bureau is planning to implement a new system. If you have experience in this area, would you like to participate?"
"Of course I’d like to." Qi Yun replied without hesitation, then added with a smile, "Thank you, Director Zhang, for thinking of me for such a good opportunity."
Zhang Dayong smiled as well and continued, "If you’re interested, get ready as soon as possible. The project is already approved and will be open for bidding in a few days."
"Alright, I’ll start preparing when I get back." Qi Yun said.
"Do you know what’s the budget for this project?"
Zhang Dayong took a sip of tea and replied, "The budget is around six million."
Qi Yun nodded silently. With six million, if no extra costs were incurred, the profit would be at least 40%.
"But there’s something I must tell you in advance." Zhang Dayong said, looking at Qi Yun, his expression turning serious.
Qi Yun also straightened up and said, "Go ahead."
"This project is highly significant, involving a lot of information security issues. There’s no room for error. If you wish to participate, you need to come up with the best plan and ensure the project’s success without any mishaps."
"Don’t worry about that." Qi Yun nodded earnestly, "I’m not a businessman without principles. If I take on this project, I’ll make sure it’s done right."