Chapter 722: Another Bear (Two in One)

The little tidbits about first entering Xiangjiang did not disturb Fang Zhuo's mood, but President Li was obviously in a bad mood.

This trip was the beginning of the road show, and the industry naturally paid attention to it, and the leaders were paying more or less attention to the situation. They thought they would have a good start in the new year, but they didn't expect that as soon as they set off, they were suddenly blown away.

Has the world changed?

During the second half of the trip to the hotel, President Li was annoyed and worried that something unexpected would happen again, so the conversation became less interesting.

But when he heard Mr. Fang's instructions to strengthen security, he felt a little comforted.

The drive time from the airport to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel was not long, but after being affected, it took more than an hour to reach the destination. Fortunately, there were no other twists and turns.

When President Li got off the bus, He Guangbei, President He of Bank of China Xiangjiang, was already waiting, and the security personnel of the local bank were also in place.

President Li introduced President He to Mr. Fang, and the two exchanged business cards and phone numbers.

Just as the group was about to go in, He Guangbei answered the phone and whispered: "It's Mr. O who called about this..."

Manager Li frowned at first, and then said calmly: "What's the matter? It's just an ordinary traffic jam."

He Guangbei nodded, knowing to keep a low profile.

"Mr. Fang, please rest first. I'll take you around Central in the evening. I haven't been to Xiangjiang for a long time, so I'll take a look at the changes." President Li sighed, "The last time I was here, I was working at ICBC."

He was once posted by ICBC in Xiangjiang as the vice chairman and deputy general manager of International Finance Co., Ltd. The time was not particularly long, but it was precisely because of this experience that he was later sent to Singapore as the chief representative.

From this, I gained an understanding of overseas financial systems and capital markets, and gradually gained my current position.

President Li missed the years when he laid the foundation very much, but what he encountered today really made him very unhappy.

"Boss, are you going out for a walk at night?" Fang Zhuo said seriously, "After flying for so long, I just want to have a good rest at night."

Manager Li raised his eyebrows: "I know you, Mr. Fang, are an iron man at work. What's the two-hour flight? That's it. Why is Mr. Fang here? What are you afraid of?"

Fang Zhuo laughed loudly: "Yes, then I'll wait for the leader to take me around Central."

He turned halfway again and smiled at the newly acquainted President He Guangbei: "President He, I'll leave it to you that night."

He Guangbei nodded with a smile and shook Mr. Fang's extended hand.

Fang Zhuo said hello to the Bank of China roadshow team again, and then took his own people to the guest room first.

As soon as he entered the room, he asked Chen Zhao, his most trusted security assistant: "Da Chen, when will our people arrive?"

Chen Zhao got Mr. Fang's instruction in the car and replied affirmatively: "The earliest flight will arrive at seven o'clock in the evening, and the latest will not be later than eleven o'clock."

Fang Zhuo nodded slightly. This trip was originally to support President Li and the others, but he did not expect to encounter such an incident. Although the Bank of China has taken over the security work, he still feels more at ease.

He looked at Ahu, who had played a role today, and asked briefly: "Does the Chamber of Commerce have any contact with this place?"

"I don't have many contacts, but I know some things." Ahu introduced what he knew. The local chamber of commerce was not very polite this time.

Fang Zhuo listened indifferently and was not interested in any of this.

After a while, when Ahu finished speaking, he said to Yu Hai: "Find someone to check the Xiang family's property and find out clearly."

"Xiang Jia?" Yu Hai was unfamiliar with him.

Ahu explained in a low voice to the young secretary, and then the latter suddenly understood.

Fang Zhuo drank a cup of tea by himself and said to Ah Hu again: "Since that Situ helped and the Chamber of Commerce has a relationship with her, then thank her for me."

Ahu hesitated.

Fang Zhuo saw it and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Miss Situ has half-retired, but I don't know if she still pays attention to the world." Ahu complained to himself, "Sometimes, everyone pays more attention to face."

Fang Zhuo understood and said simply: "Then tomorrow night, I will treat her to a cup of tea and thank her in person."

Ahu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

Fang Zhuo had gone through today's situation in his mind. He obviously still had scruples about blocking the road today. He might not have dared to let the road show team make a mistake, but they didn't really do anything. They blocked the way and made a mistake. Embarrassment is equally annoying.

From the perspective of normal conditions, safety is not a problem. People from the mainland are mobilized to strengthen security just in case. Even though Hong Kong is a mixed bag, and the bank and the local chamber of commerce belong to two separate circles, this time it seems a bit impulsive.

He is a little worried about the road show the day after tomorrow, that is the serious business.

"Oh yes, where is Mr. Qiu? He should have arrived at the hotel long ago." Fang Zhuo suddenly thought of Qiu Ciyun who was acting alone.

Yu Hai called Qiu Ciyun knowingly and handed it over to Mr. Fang after getting through.

"Mr. Qiu, where are you? In your room?" Fang Zhuo asked.

"Ahem, yes, I am visiting Xiangjiang. It has been a long time since I came here and things have changed a lot." Qiu Ciyun said.

Fang Zhuo said "Oh" and handed the phone to Yu Hai: "Mr. Qiu is lost. Go pick him up."

Qiu Ciyun on the other end silently hung up the phone. Mr. Fang was Hui Zhilanxin. It took a long time to get a taxi from Xiangjiang.

Yu Hai left, and Ahu also went to do some work. Only Da Chen was left in the room. He was a taciturn character.

Fang Zhuo also poured a cup of tea for Da Chen, and then judged the road show.

Goldman Sachs still needs to say hello to avoid being left in the cold.

Today's small meeting gift may not be from the home city, but it may not be the Li family. Or maybe other people in Xiangjiang want to think that it is the Li family?

After all, Jiacheng's statement in the media last year was a tit-for-tat that he had rarely seen in a long time. Some people may be curious about his quality.

"Da Chen, what kind of world do you think this is? Why is it so difficult to do something normally?" Fang Zhuo sighed.

Chen Zhao didn't understand business, but he nodded.

"There are many rich people in Xiangjiang, you know, right?" Fang Zhuo said.

Chen Zhao nodded again.

"It should be said that there is a circle of rich people, from this family to that family. In the past, the wealthy people from the mainland came here, let's talk about one of my... a friend, Lao Xu. Do you know how he became famous when he came to Xiangjiang?" Fang Zhuo He continued directly, "A group of rich and famous people held a banquet. Then, he sneaked in and settled the bill secretly. He said that he would become famous among the rich in Hong Kong from now on. Do you think it's interesting?"

Chen Zhao thought hard for a while before he realized that it was not very interesting. Such a description sounded strange. Do you have to please them to become famous?

"It's just because I came from the mainland, but this time President Li came to do business clearly, but he was able to blame them, saying they are arrogant or do not know how to advance or retreat?" Fang Zhuo sighed.

Chen Zhao wisely said nothing, feeling that Mr. Fang was talking to himself.

"I'll squint for a while, and call me in half an hour. If there's a call from this phone, call me too." Fang Zhuo shook his head, stopped talking, took out two mobile phones and put them on the table.

However, as soon as he walked into the bedroom and lay on the bed, he heard Da Chen's voice and had to play again.

The caller on the mobile phone was Wang Dongsheng from BOE.

"Mr. Wang, happy New Year." Fang Zhuo rubbed his face and motioned for Da Chen to get him a cup of coffee.

"Mr. Fang, happy New Year, I heard you went to Xiangjiang?" Wang Dongsheng asked directly.

Fang Zhuo said "hmm", not surprised that such a whereabouts were known: "I'm here to accompany the Bank of China road show."

"Oh, Mr. Fang, I'm going to Xiangjiang on the 9th. Guess what? Samsung invited me to attend an industry conference for the first time." Wang Dongsheng said, "I'm afraid they want to discuss the price."

Fang Zhuo was a little surprised: "So fast?"

"It took a year and a half for the fifth-generation line we built independently to be put into production. With this foundation, the construction speed of our sixth-generation line is very fast, and there is hope for mass production as early as the first half of this year." Wang Dongsheng does not think it is too fast, " I can’t wait to put it into production now, the sooner it can be put into production, the less losses can be reduced.”

From one and a half years to nearly one year, BOE has put a lot of effort and effort into this.

Of course, this must all go well, otherwise, it may be postponed to the second half of the year, and considering the downward trend in panel prices, more losses will be incurred by then.

"It's your first time attending such a meeting, so don't make any small moves." Fang Zhuo reminded him kindly.

Wang Dongsheng said: "I plan to check the situation first. After all, we haven't put into production yet. There will definitely be a lot of collaborative meetings before going into production."

He said with a hint of resentment: "Mr. Fang, I have to thank you. Without you, I would not have such an experience of listening to business secrets."

Fang Zhuo smiled selflessly and said: "You're welcome, Mr. Wang, I have no interest in BOE. From now on, you can report Samsung however you want or use it as a tainted witness. Just don't mention my name."

This romantic idea of ​​collecting information and then turning it into a second-in-command was given to Mr. Wang. If nothing else happened, Mr. Wang's reputation would probably be smeared with a small black spot.

Business competition is business competition, and some behaviors are indeed easily criticized.

"If one day I retire from BOE and write an autobiography, I will write about this matter." Wang Dongsheng said.

Fang Zhuo smiled and said: "Since ancient times, beauties are like famous generals. They are not allowed to grow old in the world. The best destination for a general is to be shrouded in horse leather. I can only wish Mr. Wang never to retire at BOE."

Wang Dongsheng was pleased to hear this: "If you really become a famous general, you will die on the battlefield."

"It's Chinese New Year." Fang Zhuo said, "I'll be in Xiangjiang on the 9th. See you then."

"Okay, let's meet Mr. Fang and treat him to a big dinner." Wang Dongsheng made an appointment.

Fang Zhuo hung up the phone, guessing that this LCD alliance could last for a long time, and even if the price manipulation came to light, the relevant investigation would be protracted, which gave him a little time.

As long as Mr. Wang shoots well and fast enough, those penalties can't catch up with him.

A phone call from Erwuzi dispelled Fang Zhuo's sleepiness. He drank half a cup of coffee and simply thought about the situation of this road show. The listing of Bank of China has attracted much attention, and Xiangjiang is different from the mainland. If someone makes things difficult during the road show, President Li might not be able to hang up.

But this was a test for President Li.

Fang Zhuo changed his mind and time passed quickly.

At 7:30 in the evening, they finished dinner together. Manager Li was in high spirits, but he was not as unhappy as he was in the afternoon. This made Fang Zhuo feel like he was off work.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is located in Central, less than 300 meters from the HSBC Tower and only 700 meters from the Bank of China Tower. It is very convenient for a group of people to go out.

Fang Zhuo knew what President Li wanted to show him, but he was not very interested.

However, when I actually saw the buildings I was talking about on the plane when I arrived, I really felt a sense of grandeur. The Bank of China Building was like a sword unsheathed, the HSBC Building had a cannon on the roof, and the Cheung Kong Building in the middle looked normal but was surrounded by shields.

"The cost of HSBC's building is over 5 billion, and our Bank of China's building, if I remember correctly, is 2.1 billion." President Li introduced.

Fang Zhuo nodded slightly. It is both strange and wonderful that modern buildings that cost billions of dollars are integrated with ancient Feng Shui elements.

He suddenly smiled and asked, "Where is the leader from?"

President Li was stunned, with a strange look on his face, but still answered, "Putian."

Fang Zhuo understood that Putian seemed to pay more attention to these things.

President Li heard what President Fang meant, and he had some competitive thoughts. He smiled and said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. President Fang, do you think these people are all stupid? Such a huge building must be mixed with Feng Shui. HSBC even put the gun on the roof in a serious manner."

Fang Zhuo said nothing.

"That Li Chaoren and Zheng Yutong are not smart either. They must be old and confused if they insist on these things." President Li said, "Mr. Fang, right? Of course, this cannot be believed completely. Let's just follow the local customs."

How dare you mess up my mind!

Fang Zhuo turned his head and told Yu Hai, "Go back to Zhou Xin in the evening and add a payment."

Yu Hai knew that this was about Mr. Zhou's charity foundation, but he didn't understand why he suddenly mentioned this.

President Li also thought that Mr. Fang suddenly remembered something important and didn't ask more.

"Leader, I didn't say anything. I just thought it was interesting." Fang Zhuo smiled and said, "Stay away. I'll just watch from a distance."

He has completed a psychological construction.

Based on his own situation, sometimes he can't help but have the confusion of a butterfly dreaming of Zhuang Zhou and Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly. Recently, when he encountered a statement in another field, he couldn't help but wonder if there really is another system. His own people are back, so what else can't exist?

But life is short, and there are still many things to do. Master Zheng has raised the threshold. Now, unless a master points to his forehead and says--Mr. Fang, you are reborn, then we can still talk.

It doesn't matter whether there is or not.

If President Li is willing to watch, then accompany him to watch. If he doesn't want to watch, then talk about business.

Let you chop with a knife, bombard with a cannon, and put up a shield, a heart of Tao is as sharp as a knife, as sharp as a jade.

If it really doesn't work, you can still donate.

I don't care about any mess, just do more good deeds.

Fang Zhuo followed the leader to observe the night view of the Hong Kong River, riding the wind in the void, isolated from the world, and hiding his merits and fame.

...

On the evening of February 3.

Zhou Xin in Shencheng received a call from Mr. Fang's secretary and received another donation.

He happily said to his wife Yu Lanyu: "Another bear, another bear, I said, Brother Fang is a person who can get along."

Yu Lanyu sighed: "Brother Fang really has a kind heart."