The attention of everyone was focused on Qin Xiweng on the high platform...

Qin Xiweng stood in a suit on the red carpeted stage, with someone who seemed like a secretary beside him. But that person was not a secretary; the secretary was just a front. His true purpose was to protect Qin Xiweng, and he was Ji Zhengxue.

Qin Xiweng smiled warmly, making people feel like a breath of fresh air.

Once most of the guests had arrived — at least those he expected — Qin Xiweng stepped up to the microphone and laughed, "Hello everyone, I am the executive president of the luxury group, Qin Xiweng. I am deeply honored that you are all here today. It is you who make me feel valued, and I truly thank you for this feeling."

There was a round of applause from the audience as Qin Xiweng humorously announced the founding of the luxury group. He publicly signed several significant contracts with Pengyi Hospital, Su Jinlian, Dongfang Jiajia, the military represented by Xiao Jiu, and the Ji Family, with a total value of over ten billion.

This made the audience and the CEOs of large groups sit up and take notice. They silently questioned themselves: What strength does this newly founded luxury group have to attract so many companies to cooperate with it? Importantly, the Ji Family has chosen to cooperate with the luxury group across borders, despite the numerous cumbersome procedures involved. But still, the Ji Family decided to partner with the luxury group.

In fact, they invested two billion right away, making everyone pay serious attention to the luxury group.

Does the luxury group truly have the competence to make them choose to collaborate, or have they hired people to pose as partners?

After signing the contract, Su Jinlian smiled and said to Qin Xiweng, "President Qin, you've just signed a billion-dollar contract as soon as the luxury group was founded. Shouldn't you express some gratitude?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Xiweng laughed cheerfully and raised his wine glass, saying, "That depends on what the chairman expresses. I'm just working here, what can I offer?"

Qin Xiweng knew this was Su Jinlian trying to negotiate or seek future collaboration benefits for the Su Family. After all, in business, who doesn't want to make more profit?

"President Qin, you're being modest. You manage the entire luxury group; surely you have some say?" Su Jinlian pressed on.

"I do, but Chairman Su said business must be distinguished from personal matters. Whether or not favors are granted depends on whether President Su can win over Chairman Su. If Chairman Su gives the word, I'll be more than happy to offer more benefits to President Su!" Qin Xiweng redirected the troublesome matter to Su Qing.

If Su Jinlian was willing to discuss it with her niece Su Qing, then Qin Xiweng would be willing to earn a bit less and open a small backdoor for the Su Family.

"Heh heh!" Su Jinlian laughed at this.

The reason she questioned Qin Xiweng was first to test whether Ye Hao's appointment of Qin Xiweng to manage the luxury group was truly competent, or if he understood how to balance business affairs. Secondly, she aimed to secure better margins in future collaborations.

However, she did not expect Qin Xiweng to deflect her question with a Tai Chi maneuver, directing it to her niece instead.

She also knew her niece had limited authority, even though she was the chairman, Su Qing would definitely prioritize Ye Hao.

Qin Xiweng spoke with each of the CEOs. When Xiao Jiu saw Qin Xiweng approaching, he stepped forward and said with a smile, "President Qin, so young yet managing a billion-dollar luxury group. It seems the military will have to rely on President Qin more in the future!"

"General Xiao, you flatter me. We still hope the military can give the luxury group more orders!" Qin Xiweng's words implicitly told Xiao Jiu that the luxury group would no longer provide research products to the military for free. After all, the luxury group needs to cover costs; they could offer a discount but not for free.

A company must have a source of revenue from shipments to operate normally; otherwise, it would be making effort in vain without any return.

"Heh heh, President Qin, you joke. Where would the military find such vast funds to sign billion-dollar contracts at once?" Xiao Jiu forced a smile, cursing Ye Hao inwardly for leaving someone in charge of the luxury group, making future dealings with it difficult.

"General Xiao, don't belittle our national ambition while boosting others' morale! I've heard that even though Russia's development lags behind ours, their military funds are hundreds of billions annually. I believe if Huaxia squeezes a little, we could manage too." Qin Xiweng said with a smile.

After exchanging some trivial conversation with Xiao Jiu, he walked away.

Qin Xiweng hadn't forgotten that the wealthy Lin Tian was present at the event. Holding a glass of red wine, he approached Lin Tian.

Lin Tian was chatting with a prominent enterprise CEO. Seeing Qin Xiweng approach, he showed due respect to him.

"Xiweng, heh heh, you've signed a billion-dollar contract today. It seems the luxury group's development into an international giant is just around the corner!" Lin Tian said with a smile.

Another person, named President Li, also praised, "Indeed! The shareholders of the luxury group have good judgment, finding such a young and talented man as President Qin."

"The two uncles flatter me." Qin Xiweng waved his hand with a smile.

"Not at all. Xiweng, you are indeed talented. Actually, I also have a project I want to develop in collaboration with the luxury group. Do you have time?" Lin Tian said with a smile.

Lin Tian's words drew attention from others, who wondered what international tycoon-level project he wanted to develop with the luxury group and whether they could join in.

At Lin Tian's level, his insight into investments was unique and wouldn't be careless; he'd only invest where there's substantial money to be made, otherwise, he'd never foolishly put in a large amount of money.

"I do have time, even now. Uncle Lin, what kind of venture are you considering?" Qin Xiweng asked, seeing Lin Tian showing him face, and wasn't shy about giving due recognition to himself.

"Military industry or heavy industry, I want to explore any sector with potential profits!" Lin Tian said with a smile.

Hearing this, Qin Xiweng's eyes sharpened. Heavy industry was indeed a lucrative field! Was Lin Tian truly considering collaborating with the luxury group?

If they collaborated, yet the luxury group lacked sufficient funds, what position would the luxury group be in?

Qin Xiweng silently calculated the risk of investing without substantial returns.

After contemplating for a while, Qin Xiweng refused. The luxury group hadn't developed to that extent yet. If they rushed into it, the luxury group might not create any significant impact.

"Uncle Lin, although your idea is excellent, I think if there's an opportunity in the future, we certainly would collaborate in development." Qin Xiweng politely declined Lin Tian's offer.

These words from Qin Xiweng made the CEOs of major enterprises nod in agreement, whereas those from smaller enterprises became anxious, quietly cursing Qin Xiweng for not seizing the opportunity. It was a perfect chance to ally with a powerful partner, yet he turned it down.

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