The security guards were relatively warm to Feng Jun because the notice they received stated that the arriving President Feng was a capable businessman.
For private enterprises, this oil storage base was essentially unsalvageable—operating it was prohibited, so even if they kept it, it would be meaningless.
However, they could still decide at what price and to whom they would sell it.
Since the official offer was too low, they were naturally inclined to bring in competitors to drive the price up.
As for whether President Feng could operate it after buying it, or whose proxy he might end up being, that was outside the sellers' considerations.
Thus, the private enterprise sent two technicians to explain the various facilities on-site to Feng Jun.