Top-tier Unruly Master

"Just because you have money, you think you can act so arrogantly?" Ding Fan looked coldly at Che Guangtai beside him. "Let me tell you, even without you, we can still build a sea-crossing bridge!"

Once Ding Fan's words came out, the atmosphere in the room was ignited once again. Che Guangtai's recent arrogant attitude had already left the Huaxia people present feeling quite displeased.

The Han Guang Group might have some money, but this is Huaxia Country, and it's not your turn to show off here.

"Without you Koreans, we in Huaxia Country can still build a sea-crossing bridge."

"Right! Can't we live without you? It's just a sea-crossing bridge; we can build it ourselves."

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Jiang Anbang, who was standing nearby, frowned tightly upon hearing Ding Fan's words. Although he dared not say it to Ding Fan's face, building a sea-crossing bridge was not something that could be constructed just because someone wanted to.

First of all, let's talk about the funding for the sea-crossing bridge. To build the entire bridge, you would need no less than three to five hundred million US dollars, which was simply impossible without that kind of money.

Then there were the technical staff. Since Ming City and Yungang City are so far apart, building a sea-crossing bridge over such a long distance would be unimaginable without professional technicians to manage the project.

Jiang Anbang was secretly anxious about how to wrap things up. If the sea-crossing bridge truly couldn't be built, he would have a tough time explaining it to the higher-ups.

"Young Master Ding..." At this moment, Lee Jinghao, who was standing beside the orb, addressed Ding Fan. "As far as I know, this sea-crossing bridge requires a huge investment, and your government doesn't have this in the budget. I believe your country has the capability to build it, but according to the current situation, it seems that your country will have to wait at least a decade or more to construct the sea-crossing bridge."

Lee Jinghao's expression was arrogant. However, his words extinguished the enthusiasm of everyone present like a fire extinguisher.

What Lee Jinghao said was indeed true; in fact, over a decade ago, there was a proposal to build a bridge connecting Ming City and Yungang City, but it still had not materialized. Based on the current situation, if the Koreans didn't contribute financially, then the wait might extend for another decade or more.

"Young Master Ding, you are a benefactor to my young master, and for that reason, we are willing to finance the construction of the sea-crossing bridge," said Lee Jinghao with pride, seemingly lacking any sense of gratitude or indebtedness. "Vice Mayor Jiang, we will finance the construction of the sea-crossing bridge, but the promises made by the government must not change. However, you must understand that our main purpose in doing this is to repay Young Master Ding's kindness..."

"Get out..." Before Lee Jinghao could finish, Ding Fan directly interrupted him.

Talking about repaying kindness, about considering his face, all of that was just pretense. The other party was saying this only to show off.

"Don't think that Han Guang Group is the only one that can build a sea-crossing bridge... There's more than just your group that can undertake the project," Ding Fan said annoyed.

"To pull out hundreds of millions to invest in the sea-crossing bridge, I doubt there are many who can do that," Lee Jinghao said, displeased with Ding Fan's earlier retort.

Ding Fan snorted lightly and then spoke loudly to the people below. "As the chairman of Huaxia Company, I now announce that the sea-crossing bridge project in Yungang City will be undertaken by me."

Boom...

As soon as Ding Fan finished speaking, the crowd erupted into an uproar.

Huaxia Group, which was formerly a Dancheng branch company of Qin's Group, later leaped into the top 500 enterprises in Huaxia through their stability pills and other drugs.

Because of the widely debated issue of drug production costs, Huaxia Group was once caught in controversy, but it eventually turned the situation around. Not only did the issue not affect Huaxia Group, but their pharmaceuticals sold even better, and Huaxia Group's stocks also successfully went public today.

Looking at the young man in front of everyone, who appeared to be only in his mid-twenties, it was hard to imagine that he was the chairman of Huaxia Group.

Such an impressive company, and yet the chairman is so young.

At this moment, Che Guangtai watched in surprise, his mouth agape. Initially, he thought Ding Fan was just a poor beggar based on his clothing. Later, when Jiang Anbang addressed Ding Fan as a leader, Che Guangtai thought he was just a government official. But now, Ding Fan had stepped forward to declare himself as the chairman of Huaxia Group.

To know that Huaxia Group was now a renowned name throughout Asia, Che Guangtai swallowed hard.

Before, Che Guangtai thought referring to this man as Young Master Ding was almost a joke, but now he realized that he was indeed a genuine and significant young master. In comparison, he felt like he could be thrown several streets away.

At this point, not just Che Guangtai, even Vice Mayor Jiang was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth. He too could hardly believe that Ding Fan was the chairman of such a big company...

"You... You really are the chairman of Huaxia Group?" Lee Jinghao's brows were furrowed tightly.

Ding Fan detested the arrogant attitude of the Koreans and now openly ignored Lee Jinghao. He addressed Jiang Anbang directly.

"I'm saying this in front of the media, and I mean it. Within three days, I will arrange for someone from Huaxia Group to come over and discuss the construction of the sea-crossing bridge."

Although building the sea-crossing bridge seemed like a tremendous task to outsiders, for Ding Fan, it was merely a minor matter.

Ding Fan, with a single batch of Pills, could easily sell them for several hundred million dollars, and constructing a sea-crossing bridge would cost just five hundred million. For such matters, Ding Fan really didn't need to discuss with others or hold meetings. He could decide all by himself.

By now, Jiang Anbang had already resolved to cling to Ding Fan, the towering tree. At this moment, Jiang Anbang hurriedly approached Ding Fan.

"As the Vice Mayor of Yun Gang City, I represent all citizens of Yun Gang in thanking Young Master Ding for his generous intervention!"

Lee Jinghao's expression turned extremely unsightly at the side. Building the sea-crossing bridge was Han Guang Group's major strategy for the year, and with Yungang located at the seaport, obtaining free development of the city center was akin to stumbling upon a huge bargain.

Just now, Lee Jinghao and Che Guangtai had clearly taken advantage of their good fortune to curry favor. They did so because they could see that no one in Huaxia Country had such far-sighted vision.

But as soon as Ding Fan stepped in, he directly claimed the sea-crossing bridge project, and thus the free development of the city center went down the drain.

"Vice Mayor Jiang, it was our Han Guang Group who first discussed this sea-crossing bridge project with you," Lee Jinghao said with an ugly expression, confronting Jiang Anbang.

Jiang Anbang had been repressed too much by these Koreans recently. Now, with the winds changing direction, he finally took the upper hand.

Thereupon, Jiang Anbang looked at Lee Jinghao with a grim expression. "You haven't signed any official documents with our municipal government, so our city government reserves the right to assign the project to someone else."

Jiang Anbang's attitude was very blunt. This was the first time Lee Jinghao had seen such a side of Jiang Anbang, and he stood there stunned for a moment. Accustomed to flattery, he was at a loss being treated so coldly.

Jiang Anbang, observing Lee Jinghao's deflated demeanor, felt a wave of immense satisfaction. Remembering the arrogant air of these Koreans in the past, he felt extremely irritated, and now he finally vented that pent-up frustration.

"Vice Mayor Jiang, the sea-crossing bridge isn't something just anyone can build. You can't construct it just because you have some money; it requires technical skill," Che Guangtai stepped in to say.

Che Guangtai, who had previously plotted against his own brother, was now looking to help the company reclaim some ground. That way, when he returned, he would have some leverage and capital in front of his father, Che Zaishi.

"We believe that Huaxia Group can do it. Huaxia Group is a place that creates miracles," Jiang Anbang declared loudly.

"Then, Chairman Ding, do you have the confidence to successfully build the sea-crossing bridge? We believe you have no issue with funding, but what about the technical aspect?" At that moment, a reporter stood up and asked.

Instantly, all the cameras turned towards Ding Fan.

At this moment, only the words of Huaxia Group's chairman could provide the most accurate assurance.

The corners of Ding Fan's mouth upturned slightly. Having been reborn on Earth, Ding Fan had long understood the definition of this world. Hadn't someone once said,

"In this world, there are no perpetual enemies, only perpetual interests."

In the face of interests, everyone will bow their heads.

"As for the technical aspect, I plan to invest a billion to hire professional engineers. This information can be considered my recruitment notice. Globally, regardless of nationality, anyone who can perfectly construct the sea-crossing bridge will get a billion from me. And it's in US dollars!"

Boom...

The scene exploded once again.

A billion! What was that concept? A regular engineer earns just a few million for an entire project, and the top ones barely reach ten million!

Yet Ding Fan's opening bid was a billion, and in US dollars, no less!

"Young Master Ding… so cool!"

"Young Master Ding, I love you!" …

At that moment, among the crowd, some young women had already started shouting.

The Koreans had been arrogant just a while ago, and people were already displeased with them. Ding Fan's decisive action had truly avenged the nation's pride.

At that moment, Jiang Anbang looked at Lee Jinghao beside him with a smug expression. "It seems that the sea-crossing bridge is none of your business anymore."

Lee Jinghao's expression turned exceedingly ugly, aware that an investment of a billion would certainly attract top-tier engineers to serve Ding Fan. Technically, there would be no problems for Ding Fan and his team.

At that time, Lee Jinghao heard Ding Fan's earlier words echoing in his ears.

"Don't show off when you step outside"...