I confess, I am the Mr. Richest-Chapter 303: Want to Give Shanghai’s Number One Mansion to Chu Chen!

Chapter 303: Chapter 303: Want to Give Shanghai’s Number One Mansion to Chu Chen!

"What did you say?"

The call connected, and upon hearing the general manager’s words, Du Wende furrowed his brows.

"Wasn’t it already agreed upon before?"

"Why the sudden change?"

The general manager explained to Du Wende.

"Alright, I’ll head back immediately."

Finally, Du Wende said helplessly.

Originally, they had reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with the Hilton Group, which planned to build a new hotel in Shanghai, entrusting Du’s Real Estate Group with the construction—only the contract signing was left.

Thinking the contract was as good as secure, Du Wende sneaked away for some leisure time at the Amanyangyun Resort.

But then, things went awry.

A real estate company from Yue City suddenly got involved, competing with Du’s Group.

This company from Yue City had collaborated with Hilton multiple times and even had the boss acquainted with the vice president of Hilton Asia Pacific.

In an instant, Du’s Real Estate Group found themselves at a disadvantage.

"Chu, I’ve got some business to handle—I can’t play chess with you?"

Standing up, Du Wende apologized to Chu Chen.

"In such a hurry, did something difficult come up for you, Du?"

What could possibly make a person as prominent as the chairman of Du’s Real Estate feel so rushed?

Du Wende was, by all accounts, a big name in Shanghai.

"Ah, a real estate company from Yue City is trying to snatch the business from me, and that Hilton hotel was supposed to be ours."

Du Wende said bitterly.

"By the way, Chu, do you happen to know any of Hilton Asia Pacific’s higher-ups?"

Looking at Chu Chen, Du Wende wondered.

Though he had extensive connections, he didn’t know the higher-ups at Hilton.

"Hilton?"

Chu Chen muttered, inquiring.

"If you don’t mind, Du, you can tell me about it."

Besides sharing the same pride as many wealthy bosses, Du Wende was a decent person.

"Here’s the situation..."

Du Wende quickly explained, setting aside any thoughts of boasting or restoring face.

"I understand. I could call the president of Hilton Asia Pacific. As long as Du’s price is right, he will handle things fairly."

Chu Chen spoke.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Du Wende’s eyes lit up.

"Thanks a lot, Chu."

After making a call to the president of Hilton Asia Pacific, it was getting late, and Chu Chen parted ways with Du Wende.

Shortly after, the president of Hilton Asia Pacific called Du Wende personally.

"I received a call from the vice president, don’t worry, Mr. Du. I won’t play favorites."

"Thank you."

As long as Hilton didn’t favor the company from Yue City, Du Wende felt quite confident.

After all, this was Shanghai. His construction costs were surely lower than that company from Yue City, thus allowing a lower asking price.

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After hanging up, Du Wende suddenly realized something was off.

Received a call from the vice president?

It was Chu just now who called Hilton.

Could it be Chu was the vice president of Hilton?

This time, Du Wende was truly shocked!!!

Being addressed as vice president by the president of Hilton Asia Pacific, he must be the vice president of the entire Hilton International Hotels Group, not just any regional division.

Chu turned out to be a dignified vice president of the Hilton Group—how impressive!

If Chu Chen held a vice president role at another major company, Du Wende wouldn’t be so surprised.

But Hilton was different.

Behind Hilton stood the powerful conglomerate—the Blackstone Group!!!

Blackstone Group was one of the world’s top independent alternative asset management and financial consultancy providers, also one of the largest.

Three years ago, it managed assets over 200 billion US Dollars!

That’s right, US Dollars!

As for how many billions Blackstone managed now, no one knew.

The strength of Blackstone Group was truly terrifying!

Serving as a vice president of Hilton International Hotels Group, Chu surely had close relationships with Blackstone Group.

Chu was incredible!

Filled with great admiration and shock, Du Wende began to ponder.

Chu had done him such a big favor, he definitely needed to express his gratitude.

But how exactly?

Finally, Du Wende steeled himself and decided to present a generous gift!!!

It was both to thank Chu Chen and to foster goodwill.

Du Wende gritted his teeth, deciding to give his villa at Tang Palace to Chu Chen.

Tang Palace, although simply comprised of two words, was enough to highlight its exceptional nature!

Anything named "Palace," especially in Shanghai, couldn’t be ordinary, could it?

Tang Palace, known as the "premier luxury residence in Shanghai," was the most elite villa in the city and one of the top ten luxury homes in the country!

The entire Tang Palace consisted of only 18 buildings.

Back in 2005, each villa at Tang Palace already valued at several hundred million.

Now, fifteen years have passed. How many times have housing prices doubled in Shanghai? Especially for the city’s top luxury homes?!!

If it weren’t for Du’s Real Estate Group being one of the participants in Tang Palace’s initial construction, even someone like Du Wende might not have been able to acquire a villa there!

All inhabitants of Tang Palace were major figures in Shanghai.

Each villa at Tang Palace occupied 25,000 square meters, with all stone materials sourced from the surface mines of the Alps, the same used in the Louvre and Versailles.

The interiors and furniture utilized mahogany, a wood as precious as gold, while drapes and sofas were from the renowned company "customsilk," whose clients mostly consisted of Western royalty.

Du Wende owned the 11th luxury home at Tang Palace.

Upon making the decision, Du Wende started to make arrangements, instructing people to prepare the property transfer contract.

The process of transferring a villa at Tang Palace was incredibly complicated, thus requiring a few days.

The next day, Chu Chen drove away from the Amanyangyun Resort, returning to Villanova International University.

As soon as Chu Chen parked his car, before he could make his way to the school, someone suddenly called out to him.

"Are you a teacher, or a student?"

A portly middle-aged man stopped Chu Chen.

"A teacher."

"Alright, come with me. I’m Yu Xuehai, the vice president of Villanova International University."

The portly middle-aged man commanded him without question.