<h4>Chapter 1585: Chapter 1421: Loan Secured (Please Subscribe!)</h4>
February 29.
Beijing.
Energy Bureau.
To advance the pilot project for highway charging stations, the Energy Bureau brought together the major stakeholders involved for this meeting, including Tang Kai, the project’s initiator.
Some small talk.
Everyone was well-acquainted.
Among the central enterprises, many attendees had previously worked within the energy system, with some being former colleagues or having past superior-subordinate rtionships. This familiarity was one of the foundational strengths giving the Energy Bureau confidence in executing the pilot program.
The attendees were at least deputy general manager level or above.
Everyone arrived.
"The purpose of this meeting is to respond to the national energy strategy by constructing charging stations at the first batch of pilot toll stations,ying a solid foundation for the widespread adoption of new energy vehicles."
"The basic principle is: those with money contribute money, those with resources contribute resources. Ultimately, we aim to get the work done and done well, ensuring convenient travel for the people."
"..."
After extensive discussions.
Byte morning.
The equity structure was finalized.
Several central enterprises and transportation entities became minor shareholders. They contributed a symbolic amount of funds, holding abined stake of 30%. The main funding woulde from local financing, with management delegated by the Board of Directors to Sky Eye.
The Energy Bureau was only responsible for supervision.
The proposed financing amount was RMB 3 billion.
The n was to build charging stations at 650 service areas nationwide, which ounts for nearly half of all operational service areas across the country. On average, each charging station would receive an investment of RMB 4.6 million.
Very expensive.
Butparing this with urban construction,
the same budget,
building charging stations in service areas could achieve twice the output because thend there was free. Otherwise, it’s unfair that they contributed almost nothing yet still held 30% of the stake.
As the proposer,
Tang Kai took on one-third of the burden.
That is, RMB 1 billion, making him thergest individual shareholder of thepany. He listened to Tang Qing’s advice to not y tough with money but instead pull in more people so he wouldn’t be carrying the entire weight alone.
In the afternoon,
the news broke through media channels.
Regarding the construction of charging stations,
online users overwhelmingly praised the move, especially those who had purchased Xinyue vehicles. Driving too far could leave them stranded on the return trip. If charging stations were installed in half of the nation’s service areas, they would dare to venture farther.
"..."
While Tang Kai smoothly wrapped up the charging station issue,
Shanghai Stock Market.
Tang Qing received a call.
"Manager Liu, is there a decision?" Tang Qing asked with a smile.
"Haha, so confident?"
Liu Liughed aloud.
"My confidence isn’t in myself, but in ICBC’s vision," Tang Qing naturally ttered the other side with a seamless response, bridging two worlds with just a few words.
Upon hearing this,
Liu Li felt quite pleased.
This was truly the art of conversation.
"After discussion, ICBC has decided to provide the Hummingbird Logistics and Transportation Group with unsecured credit loans. The loan limit is RMB 23 billion, which is the maximum I could secure," Liu Li said.
"Thank you, Manager Liu; I was just waiting to get this sorted," Tang Qing replied.
"You? Waiting for cash?" Liu Li’s mouth twitched.
Tang the Trillionaire.
The legend had already spread.
"Of course, I am. People specte about how much money I have, andizens think I have hundreds of billions or even trillions just sitting around in my ounts. But as for my actual cash reserve, you probably have some idea—I’m truly cash-strapped."
Tang Qing’s words
nearly made Liu Li choke.
"And yet, you’re going crazy with investments—Smart Space, RMB 50 billion; Microcrystalline Technology, you’re prepared to spend it all; Comet Group financing, you haven’t shared a cent with otherpanies," Liu Li couldn’t help but remark.
"I don’t have a choice. Thepany has shallow foundations. Without pouring money into it, by tomorrow, a new generation ofpanies might take over."
Liu Li: "..."
Your sense of crisis is insane.
"By the way, Manager Liu, when can I ess the funds?" Tang Qing asked again.
"A weekter, on March 7."
Loans exceeding RMB 200 billion,
ICBC had to navigate numerous formalities.
"March 7? That works. By then, I estimate it’ll be drained in a single day," Tang Qing muttered.
"What? You n on spending it all in one day?"
Liu Li was visibly stunned.
"More or less. Thepany has already identifiednd near major provincial capitals and municipalities nationwide, just waiting for payment. Topped off withnd parcels in nearly 200 prefecture-level administrative regions, it’s still a bit short."
"..."
My @#￥
Liu Li took a deep breath.
Deep breathing.
He had to stayposed.
But this was too extravagant—spending over RMB 200 billion without letting it sit even briefly. What about operating and construction funds? Only now did he grasp Tang Qing’s audacious spending habits.
"Aren’t you purchasing thend in installments? How could it still fall short?" Liu Li asked.
"Thend, construction, equipment, vehicles—they all require advance payments. The design of every factory building is already underway, and some are evenpleted. To start making money sooner, I’m pressing for faster progress."
"..."
"If you can’t pay off the loan on time, I’lle to your house to block the door," Liu Li could only resign himself to the situation.
"You’ll definitely be weed with open arms."
Tang Qingughed heartily.
"Please don’t." Liu Li quickly interjected.
That wasn’t the kind of wee he wanted.
"No worries, Manager Liu. Since it’s a credit loan, I won’t let this ount go bad," Tang Qing said seriously. To be honest, if it weren’t for consideration of ICBC’s reputation, he’d hardly even bother taking out the loan.
Next up,
watch me shine.
"Then I can rest assured," Liu Li let out a sigh of relief. He trusted Tang Qing’s credibility and added, "In the future, please continue to support ICBC’s business, beyond just loans like this."
To Tang Qing,
Liu Li was genuinely wary.
Demanding hundreds of billions at a time—who could handle that?
"Sure."
"..."
Tang Qing’s loan was secured.
Ali.
Headquarters.
Here, a heated debate was underway regarding the resolution to exchange USD 1.5 billion for 10% equity in Hummingbird Logistics. Due to Tang Qing’s involvement, he wasn’t invited in order to avoid suspicion.
This wasn’t the first time Ma Yun proposed the idea.
In the year’s first post-holiday meeting,
Ma Yun had presented the n to the Board of Directors. Yahoo and SoftBank hesitated—not because they doubted the potential of Hummingbird Logistics, but because they believed it was overpriced.
It was just a single project n,
with a total of less than RMB 300 million in fixed assets.
Yet, the proposed valuation for thepany was USD 15 billion—it was insanity. However, the crazy part was that the man behind this was Tang Qing, a world-ss tycoon who had mademercial miracles.
If it were an Inte project,
once the business n was revealed, they could instantly spin up apany to replicate it.
However,
replicating Hummingbird Logistics?
Unless they had gone mad too. The required capital behind this was enormous, and they could calcte the figures—a few million or a few billion to gamble on an Intepany was feasible, but tens of billions for this?
To be honest.
They didn’t have the guts.
For one, they were afraid of losses.
For another, they were afraid ofpeting against Tang Qing.
While Tang Qing hadn’t crushed many directpetitors in his journey, they wouldn’t assume heckedmercial warfare skills. A man capable of achieving world-ss sess through visionary foresight was someone they feared.