The Bank of China roadshow was published in the newspaper, and the team cooperated with the media for publicity.
However, as a newly appointed director, Fang Zhuo did not accept any more interviews from reporters. Instead, he declined invitations from various quarters that suddenly came like snowflakes on this day.
This trip to Xiangjiang was originally an invitation from President Li. He really had no intention of causing any further trouble. He just wanted to end it as soon as possible and fly to watch the Turin Winter Olympics.
However, after several calls from the Xiangjiang Administration for invitations, Fang Zhuo was reluctant to refuse and agreed.
In addition, Huo Zhenhuan, who is in charge of the business field of the Huo family, also called and invited him to be a guest, and this invitation was also accepted.
Fang Zhuo found Qiu Ciyun and planned to take him to the Hong Kong government the next day.
Qiu Ciyun has not yet returned to the mainland. Although recruiting Liang Mengsong was not smooth, he also had some exchanges with his peers through the industry conference in Xiangjiang, and it seemed that he could gain something else.
"Mr. Fang, what do you mean...are you still thinking about semiconductors?" Qiu Ciyun was a little surprised by his boss's speculation about the purpose behind the invitation.
"Why else are you calling me all the time? What's wrong with the rich people you've never met before?" Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "After the roadshow meeting yesterday, I received a call, and there were several more calls this morning. I thought about it.
There is nothing else but this."
Qiu Ciyun was silent.
"Yu Hai, change the tea." Fang Zhuo directed the secretary, and waited until he drank new tea before asking, "Mr. Qiu, what do you think?"
"I accompanied Mr. Zhang when selecting the site for SMIC. Here in Xiangjiang..." Qiu Ciyun hesitated for a moment, then talked about the advantages first, "Both the attraction of capital and talents is quite top-notch, even better than Shanghai City. It was also the first time that SMIC was selected.
Our first choice.”
He continued: "But people here in Xiangjiang don't trust us. After the failure of Cyberport, many people objected, thinking that Mr. Zhang came from Baodao to speculate in land on the basis of industry. The constraints in this regard are quite big.
.”
Fang Zhuo blinked and asked, "So?"
Qiu Ciyun said tactfully: "Isn't there an important consideration for the ice core to be launched in Luzhou? The leaders there are very courageous and firmly support us in making the ice core. Now that they have made a decision, they will not repeat it."
At that time, Zhang Rujing had already negotiated a lot of funds when he came to Xiangjiang, and he also had a group of technical backbones who were willing to follow him. Some objective problems could be solved here in Xiangjiang, but... there were still some subjective constraints.
After a few years, Qiu Ciyun has moved from Central Core to Ice Core, from Shanghai to Luzhou, from deputy to chief, and he increasingly feels how important it is to have stable administrative support. Xiangjiang still has a strong attraction, but if
Let him decide, he won't come.
Fang Zhuo nodded slightly and signaled Yu Hai to hand a stack of newspapers to Mr. Qiu.
Qiu Ciyun turned it over and saw that there were many general reports on the other party, as well as many appeals from people from all walks of life, believing that Xiangjiang should not miss Bingxin after missing SMIC. There are win-win conditions for the two.
He read the contents of the newspaper carefully, and found that many people were sincere and agreed with Mr. Fang's regret expressed yesterday, criticizing that missing Zhang Rujing was a big mistake.
Qiu Ciyun thought for a moment and asked: "Mr. Fang, what do you mean? If I miss it once, maybe I can get wider support."
Fang Zhuo smiled and said: "What I mean is, why are you so unsteady? You yourself came to Xiangjiang and were kicked out. How come you change your mind after just a few nice words?"
"Many talents are unwilling to go to Luzhou to seek political power, but they are definitely willing to go to Xiangjiang. The attractiveness of the city is absolutely different." Qiu Ciyun said seriously.
"I have a simple concept of emotion. Luzhou has mobilized the University of Science and Technology, helped to win over Professor Hu, and found people from the capital. The ice core has just gotten a little better, so we eagerly came to Xiangjiang. It seems that
Not very good." Fang Zhuo shrugged, "But you can't be too emotional when running a business, so I need your expert opinion."
If it is truly of great benefit to ice cores, personal emotions must be put aside.
Qiu Ciyun hesitated for a moment: "How about we meet with the leaders here first and see what they say?"
"Okay, no problem, this is considered overtime." Fang Zhuo said with a smile.
Qiu Ciyun nodded, got up and went back to the room to make preparations. If he really wanted to introduce the company, he still had to prepare systematically.
Secretary Yu Hai saw that Mr. Fang had taken two more calls and was leisurely flipping through the newspaper, and asked: "Mr. Fang, why are so many people pouring into real estate? I read a newspaper report yesterday that the average profit rate of the real estate industry is also
It’s not particularly high.”
"On average? Our average assets are tens of billions. Are you also a billionaire?" Fang Zhuo said with a smile.
Yu Hai: "..."
"Real estate cannot be judged by profit margin. A project has a 15% profit. The total cost of miscellaneous items is 10 billion, and the final profit is 1.5 billion." Fang Zhuo gave an example casually, "But when you do this job, you pay 100 million, and you are left with 99
No matter where you get it from, whether it’s a bank or a friend, how many times the final profit of 1.5 billion is compared to the 100 million you actually invested?”
Yu Hai: "This..."
"Why are you suddenly interested in real estate?" Fang Zhuo put down the newspaper.
"When I came to Xiangjiang, I read newspapers and magazines. I always saw real estate giants and last year's industry report." Yu Hai replied.
Fang Zhuo nodded and asked: "Do you want to go to Yongke Real Estate to practice? You can't always be by my side. It's easy to have high ambitions and low intentions. Your sister also told you."
Yu Hai shook his head: "Mr. Fang, I still want to go to e-commerce."
"Then go there in June and learn more from your sister." Fang Zhuo said with a smile.
Yu Hai said "hmm" and became quiet again.
He found that as Mr. Fang's secretary, it was easy to feel drifting, and many people came to him to exchange business cards.
At noon, the roadshow team had dinner with local senior executives of Bank of China.
Fang Zhuo asked about the interview with the media, and he knew it was good just by looking at President Li's smile.
After chatting about the media situation and travel arrangements, President Li continued to discuss some new economic theories.
This made Fang Zhuo feel a little emotional. Look at the leaders. They still have a positive attitude towards learning. They didn't know how to return before, but now they can still take the initiative to learn. Wouldn't they know better in the future?
Fang Zhuo was very pleased. While discussing with his leaders, he also recommended several foreign economists.
The road show team plans to return to the mainland on the 9th, and he will not continue to participate in other road show cities after that.
The first time in life is always unfamiliar. Mr. Li has had the experience in Xiangjiang. I believe there will be no problems in the following road shows.
After taking a short rest in the afternoon, Fang Zhuo went to the Huo family's banquet in the evening.
The old man of the Huo family is recuperating in the capital due to illness. The three sons in Xiangjiang are responsible for sports, business and high-tech fields respectively.
Although it was the second son Huo Zhenhuan who came forward to invite, Huo's eldest son Huo Zhenting and eldest grandson Huo Qigang both came forward to receive him.
Huo Zhenting has an administrative status, and during the dinner they also discussed Fang Zhuo's speculation that he really wanted to talk about semiconductor projects tomorrow.
"Mr. Fang, do you think Xiangjiang and Bingxin will have a promising future worth looking forward to?"
The atmosphere of the banquet was good, Huo Zhenting asked after chatting for a while.
Fang Zhuo was not sure whether this person's appearance today had the instruction to play in the front station, and said quite directly: "A prospect worth looking forward to? If you want to put it this way, I think I am looking forward to Luzhou more, and I am looking forward to Lin'an. Why should I look forward to Xiangjiang?"
Woolen cloth?"
Huo Zhenting was surprised for a while, and after pondering for a while he said: "This is Xiangjiang."
Fang Zhuo spread his hands: "Does it have anything to do with me? My company is not listed here, and I have very little interaction with Xiangjiang. To put it more broadly, I can't bear such expectations for a city's industrial transformation."
Huo Zhenting looked a little strange: "It seems that tomorrow's communication with Mr. Fang will not get the result they expect."
Fang Zhuo smiled and said, "It depends on how they communicate. I might be confused."
Huo Zhenting also laughed and stopped talking about such topics. Instead, he talked about the sports he is good at. He is also a member of the International Olympic Committee.
After the whole banquet, Fang Zhuo felt pretty good, and when it was over, it was Huo Qigang, the grandson of Huo's parents, who came to see Mr. Fang off.
Huo Qigang had been listening to the exchange between his elders and Mr. Fang. Now that he was alone, he curiously asked about the road show.
He is from a wealthy family in Xiangjiang, but the meaning behind his words makes him feel a little angry for Fang Zhuolai.
"Mr. Fang, I heard that some charity dinners and celebrity banquets..." Huo Qigang gave the last news, "They may not be too friendly."
Fang Zhuo was a little confused: "Charity dinner? Celebrity banquet? I didn't attend."
"Maybe I will invite you in the next two days." Huo Qigang said.
Fang Zhuo smiled and said, "Does it mean that you have to participate if you invite me? I'm not interested in these things. Is this why they are unfriendly? It's too strange."
Huo Qigang was a little surprised: "In the past, rich people from the mainland would participate."
In the past, mainland wealthy people would be invited or find ways to attend. Does he think Mr. Fang's refusal of such charity dinners will harm his reputation?
"Is there such a custom?" Fang Zhuo was surprised, "It's my first time to be a rich man and I have no experience. I hope everyone can forgive me."
Huo Qigang couldn't laugh or cry, but Mr. Fang was very funny.
He and Mr. Fang exchanged phone numbers and made an appointment to go to Houston to watch Mr. Fang’s team play in person this year.
Another matter has been solved. Although I heard a rumor, I still feel that it is just like the traffic jam before. Fang Zhuo came with Bank of China this time. There is actually no unnecessary worry. The only road show has ended. Now
Just finish all kinds of things and then go watch the Winter Olympics.
The next day, Fang Zhuo and Qiu Ciyun went to the Hong Kong government together.
As expected, the leaders here wanted to talk about cooperation with Bingxin. They talked about the regret of missing out on Zhang Rujing, and also talked about the huge advantages of Xiangjiang City.
Fang Zhuo listened carefully to the introduction of the city, but he didn't worry about any regrets from the past. If SMIC hadn't made it in Shanghai, they must have forgotten Mr. Zhang a long time ago.
The leader talked for a while, and it was Fang Zhuo's turn to express his opinion.
He didn't say anything about the flowers, but asked: "Is the land given to us?"
The other person shook his head.
Fang Zhuo was not satisfied and asked again: "Is that free use?"
The person on the other side corrected him: "Mr. Fang, it will be a very low rental price."
Fang Zhuo did not dwell on this question and continued to ask: "Is it tax-free?"
The other person replied tactfully: "Mr. Fang, there will be great tax benefits."
Fang Zhuo suddenly felt that he had nothing to ask.
When Ice Core first screened cities, from north to south, land and tax exemptions were all donated by local governments. I have never seen anyone as confident as Xiangjiang.
He thought about the situation.
On the opposite side, he continued to introduce capital and talents, and also mentioned that he would seek policy support. He used the successful cases of Bao Island and Singapore as a reference, and also proposed a framework plan.
After listening out of politeness, Fang Zhuo also looked at Qiu Ciyun and Mr. Qiu's eyes, and finally expressed his position: "Leaders, now is not a good time for us to cooperate with each other. Ice core needs to be developed urgently, and the expansion of scale is also very cautious. I hope
Next time I come to Xiangjiang, I can hear more driving conditions for cooperation.”
He couldn't help but express some opinions. This cooperation condition can only drive unfinished projects. Let alone a little girl like Bingxin. If you use this to renew your relationship with SMIC, Mr. Zhang probably won't
Take care of you.
The leaders still talked a lot, but after Fang Zhuo expressed his position, he stopped talking.
A negotiation ended uneventfully.
On the way back, Fang Zhuo complained to Qiu Ciyun: "What do they think? This condition is not comparable to any city we have contacted."
"It's almost the same as a few years ago..." Qiu Ciyun felt like he was dreaming back to the past. Was he hastily digging out the project documents with SMIC this time?
"Okay, if I have a chance to have a laugh with Mr. Zhang, I'll come back to see the third call here when the ice core develops." Fang Zhuo said with a smile.
Qiu Ciyun sighed, but he didn't know why he sighed for no reason.
When they returned to the hotel, the roadshow team had a rest this afternoon, but Fang Zhuo was visited by President Li, and saw that he had actually bought a lot of the latest economic theory books.
I originally wanted to go out for a walk, but seeing that the leader was so enthusiastic and eager to learn, Fang Zhuo did not hesitate to communicate.
However, the next day, President Li came over kindly again and once again talked about the buildings in Central. He also mentioned the news that there was a White Dragon King from Thailand nearby.
Fang Zhuo listened silently to the underlying meaning of these words...
Once, I met a very good leader.
On the first day, he came to talk to me about Mundell's Triangle, Modern Monetary Theory, Gregory, Krugman, international trade, and US dollar hegemony.
The next day, he asked me to invite the master to have a look.
Fang Zhuo's mood is quite complicated, this matter, this matter...
"As the Romans do, our roadshow mission has been successfully completed and it's time for vacation now." President Li noticed Mr. Fang's expression and said with a smile, "I'm just curious."
Fang Zhuo was once curious, but later he no longer felt that way. What was the point of always donating money?
He was a little helpless: "Boss, I'm not familiar with this, and I don't know them either."
"Who doesn't know Mr. Fang yet?" President Li said casually, "It's holiday, so don't call me your boss."
Fang Zhuo heard what this meant, that he wanted to erase his identity and observe.
This chapter has been completed!