Tycoon: From Rags to Riches

Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Xinghuo

Gu Heng flipped open the file Luo Xiwen handed him, his expression turning serious.

"Chairman Gu, the file you’re looking at is on Xinghuo Fitness Studio. Based on your requirements, they are the best team I could find among all the domestic fitness groups."

"It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Port City. For the past 17 years, it has focused exclusively on the high-end fitness sector, providing custom-tailored services to numerous international movie stars like Liu Dehua, Liang Chaowei, Gong Li, and Zhang Ziyi, as well as many of China’s top tycoons."

"According to my research, Xinghuo Fitness Studio is also the only team in the country that independently owns a whole suite of top-tier international sports therapy equipment, including cryotherapy chambers, electronic pulse therapy devices, ice water immersion tubs, and portable hyperbaric oxygen chambers."

Gu Heng listened to Luo Xiwen’s supplemental explanation as he continued to flip through the detailed file she had prepared for him.

’Based on this file, this team is seriously impressive.’

Unlike the flashy, over-the-top introductions from other teams, this one laid out its real-world case studies right on the table.

A quick glance revealed a list of household-name celebrities.

And these were just the publicly disclosable cases—already dazzling enough on their own.

"Do they have a training facility?"

Gu Heng interjected, "If I choose them, will I have to go to Port City?"

"Because Xinghuo Fitness Studio’s long-term clients are either top celebrities or top tycoons, they usually provide on-site services, bringing their core sports therapy equipment directly to the client."

Luo Xiwen replied to Gu Heng, "Depending on the client’s required timeframe, the entire team will be based in the client’s city for the duration. They will even travel with the client according to their work schedule."

"Hmm..."

’That’s pretty user-friendly.’

Gu Heng nodded slightly and continued to look down at the file.

According to the file, the custom-tailored services Xinghuo Fitness Studio could provide were, in a word, comprehensive.

From initial plan formulation to mid-stage implementation, all the way to end-stage therapy and recovery.

It was a complete, all-in-one package.

The file Luo Xiwen had given him was less than ten pages long, and Gu Heng quickly finished reading through it.

Placing the file on the desk, Gu Heng raised an eyebrow at Luo Xiwen. "So, have you contacted them? Can they handle my request?"

"Chairman Gu, I’ve already been in touch with Xinghuo Fitness Studio."

Luo Xiwen nodded. "Based on their initial assessment, they said that dropping your body fat from 22% to 15% in 65 days is extremely difficult. However, as long as you strictly follow the training plan they create and supplement it with their advanced sports therapy equipment, there’s a high probability of achieving this goal."

At this point, Luo Xiwen hesitated for a moment.

"Chairman Gu, they advised that even if you want to lower your body fat quickly, there’s no need to stick to such a tight schedule. Creating a plan based on your requested timeline would inevitably place a huge strain on you, both physically and mentally," Luo Xiwen added in a low voice.

"I have my own schedule. This is non-negotiable."

Gu Heng shook his head, his attitude firm.

If he had a choice, he wouldn’t want to be on such a tight schedule either.

Unfortunately, this was the deadline set by Brother Tongzi, and there was no room for discussion.

Of course...

He could also choose to slack off, to give up.

’But is that even possible?’

’The reward is potentially billions in assets!’

’There’s no way I’d give up in the next 10 weeks, even if I have to train my brains out.’

People are ambitious by nature.

Once you’ve seen the magnificent view from one peak, you naturally yearn for the view from an even higher one.

Now, the chance to leap to the next social class was right in front of him.

Gu Heng had to give it his all, no matter what.

Seeing Gu Heng’s resolute attitude, Luo Xiwen knew his mind was made up. Although she was curious as to why he was in such a hurry, she knew better than to say anything more.

"Chairman Gu, as you requested, I had Xinghuo Fitness Studio give you a cost estimate. It’s around one million yuan, which includes all the supplements you’ll need for training and the usage fees for their sports therapy equipment."

Luo Xiwen relayed the information she had gathered.

"That price is acceptable."

Gu Heng nodded slightly. He had done some research earlier that afternoon and knew the price they quoted wasn’t outrageous.

The equipment Luo Xiwen had just mentioned—like the cryotherapy chambers, electronic pulse therapy, and portable hyperbaric oxygen chambers—was all top-of-the-line in the international sports world.

Currently, top NBA and Premier League stars, with net worths in the tens of millions of US dollars, used this very same equipment for their daily recovery routines.

"Can they be here within three days?"

Brother Tongzi had only given him 10 weeks in total. Every single day was precious to Gu Heng, and giving them three days was already the absolute limit of his patience.

"Three days?"

"I... don’t think that’s likely."

Luo Xiwen looked hesitant. "From what I understand, before they formally sign a contract, they need to conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the client. Once they confirm the client’s physical condition is suitable, the client has to pay a deposit of intent."

"After receiving the deposit, Xinghuo Fitness Studio will create a detailed training plan for the client. Only after both parties agree on the plan will they formally sign the contract. The entire process takes at least half a month, even at the fastest pace."

"It’s a good thing I asked today. They happen to have a professional team free right now with an open schedule for the next three months. Otherwise, who knows how much longer we would have had to wait."

Hearing this, Gu Heng’s brow furrowed instantly.

’Half a month?’

’By then, it’ll be too late.’

"Call them right now. Tell them I can’t wait that long."

Gu Heng said with a frown, "Two days, max. I want to see their entire team in front of me. By the third day, I want everything to be up and running."

’Three days?’

’How is that possible?’

Luo Xiwen’s mouth fell open. His demand was completely unreasonable. But seeing the dark look on his face, she obediently picked up her phone and called Xinghuo Fitness Studio.

The call connected quickly. Because Luo Xiwen had contacted Xinghuo Fitness Studio through CMB’s private banking channel that afternoon, the contact person on the other end had been very enthusiastic, with CMB’s reputation as a guarantee.

At first, Luo Xiwen’s conversation with them went smoothly.

But the moment she mentioned Gu Heng’s required timeline, disagreement arose.

A moment later, Luo Xiwen looked at Gu Heng with a troubled expression. Cupping her hand over the receiver, she whispered, "Chairman Gu, they say the preparation time you’re asking for is too short. It doesn’t follow their studio’s standard procedure, and they’ve never had a precedent for this."

"Tell their studio’s manager to get on the phone. I’ll talk to them."

Gu Heng waved his hand, signaling for Luo Xiwen to relay his words exactly.

Hearing this, Luo Xiwen could only uncover the mouthpiece and convey Gu Heng’s message.

About two minutes later, Luo Xiwen handed the phone to Gu Heng.

At the same time, she quickly and quietly explained, "The person on the line is the Vice President of Xinghuo Fitness Studio, the one who handles major clients."

Gu Heng nodded to show he understood and took the phone from Luo Xiwen.

"Hello?"

"Hello, is this Chairman Gu?"

"This is Huang Xue, the Vice President of Xinghuo Fitness Studio. My subordinate just relayed your request to me. I’m terribly sorry, but two days is simply too rushed. How about ten days? That’s already the absolute best we can do."

A woman’s voice with a Port City accent came from the other end of the line.

Although her tone was very polite and she had already made a concession from the original half-month timeframe, it still wasn’t enough to satisfy Gu Heng.

’Ten days?’

’The best they can do?’

In response, Gu Heng gave her a three-word answer:

"I’ll pay more!"

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