January 19, the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, Thursday.
"Mr. Zhang, Scarlet Capital seems to have given in." Lu Kai was in a happy mood.
Sprout's operation against Scarlet Capital went smoothly as expected. Both Tengda and Tubatu showed unusual cooperation.
Gave Scarlet Capital a double critical hit.
"This is not enough." Zhang Shuo shook his head, "If there is a chance, we must continue to beat Scarlet Capital and give it a few more sticks, otherwise they will not remember it."
Capital is like dogtail grass. Wild fire cannot burn it out, but it will grow again when the spring breeze blows.
"There will be many opportunities in the next year. Scarlet Capital's investment focus is on the Internet, medicine and other industries. It is on the same track as Buya Investment, and there are many opportunities to meet." Lu Kai is also eager to give it a try.
"That's the truth."
Zhang Shuo was a little confused and asked: "Have you investigated? Scarlet Capital previously claimed to set up a tens of billions venture capital fund to bet on the smartphone industry chain. How much money actually was invested?"
Judging from the current situation, the so-called tens of billions of funds seem to be quite sufficient.
"That's just a gimmick." Lu Kai was very disdainful, "I have actually calculated that in the past three to five months, the total investment amount of Scarlet Capital in the smartphone industry was less than 200 million."
Not even one-third of the Particle Fund.
"So, Scarlet Capital was trying to scare us with a high profile before?" Zhang Shuo was speechless.
"This is a common trick played by venture capital investors."
Lu Kai didn't think it was a big deal. Under his leadership, didn't the Particle Fund wipe out Scarlet Capital? Scarlet Capital didn't get any advantage at all.
so.
Professional things must be done by professional people.
"I will start my vacation tomorrow. The company will have to work hard for you to watch." After the conversation, Zhang Shuo stretched out. The Chinese New Year will be in a few days, and it is really unreasonable not to return to Jiangcheng.
"Don't worry, I'm here."
As the rotating president, Lu Kai is bound to be on duty during the Spring Festival.
The worst thing is actually the Weixin team. They have marketing activities every Spring Festival and have to arrange people on duty every year.
How sad!
………
The next day, Zhang Shuo set off to return to his hometown in Jiangcheng.
As soon as I got off the plane, I saw Lao Zhang waiting at the exit, with three people in professional attire standing next to him. The leader was a professional woman in her early thirties, with short ear-length hair, and she looked very capable.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang, I am Jiang Shan, manager of the Jiangchuan branch of the group."
After group operations director Zhao Mingchuan reorganized the group's regional companies, he established provincial branches in various provinces. Jiang Shan is the person in charge of the Jiangchuan provincial branch in central China of the Sprout Group.
It can be seen that Jiang Shan is very excited.
Under normal circumstances, for a manager at her level, let alone meeting Zhang Shuo, a big boss, she would be lucky if her name could appear in the documents Zhang Shuo handles daily.
As a native of Jiangcheng.
As early as last month, Jiang Shan was thinking hard about how to receive Zhang Shuo, the big boss.
The first thing was to pick him up at the airport. He tried his best to get Zhang Shuo's public itinerary from the group president's office, ensuring that he could meet Zhang Shuo as soon as possible.
Otherwise everything is in vain.
Then I thought about what kind of service to provide, which would not be annoying to Zhang Shuo but was really needed. In fact, it was just a matter of choosing the right level and making it just right.
Jiang Shan thought that since Zhang Shuo was returning to Jiangcheng by plane, he would definitely need a car and driver.
I'm ready to be a driver.
"Hello!"
Zhang Shuo smiled and shook hands with Jiang Shan, but this was the first time the two met.
Fortunately, before coming back, the President's Office had sorted out the Jiangchuan branch's information files in advance, so Zhang Shuo took the time to glance at them and get a general impression.
It’s not like I don’t even know people.
Of course he didn't know how much homework the subordinate in front of him had done in private for this simple meeting.
Once a person stands high, the people below him will think of ways to please and cater to him in various ways, but they will do it in a flawless way, as if it is a matter of course.
And once you get used to this kind of pandering, you will unknowingly become separated from the masses.
Then it floated away!
"Dad, didn't I say you don't need to pick me up at the airport? Why are you here again?" Zhang Shuo looked at Lao Zhang.
"Well."
Zhang Zhandong's expression was a little unnatural, "The leaders of Jiangcheng have also come to the airport and are in the VIP room."
"..."
Zhang Shuo was speechless for a moment. Is that what happened?
Before he could figure out how to deal with it, a group of people came from a distance, led by a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing. Lao Zhang introduced in a low voice: "This is Mr. Xu Zhe from the city government, who is in charge of attracting investment.
."
Okay!
A chief officer was dispatched as soon as he came up, and his standards were quite high.
Although Jiangcheng is not as good as Binhai City and is not a sub-provincial city, it is still the capital of Jiangchuan Province, and the status of the city chief is still very high.
There was no other way, Zhang Shuo could only take the initiative to greet him.
"Hello Xu**, why bother to come in person? This standard is too high." Zhang Shuo joked to himself.
"It should, it should."
Xu Zhe smiled broadly, "Mr. Zhang is young and promising, and he is the pride of us Jiangcheng people."
"Xu** is a prize."
Although Zhang Shuo was helpless, he could only deal with it with pleasantries.
"Well, what's going on? It's just dinner time. Let's have a casual meal together?" Xu Zhe took advantage of the situation and sent out the invitation.
"It is better to obey orders than to be respectful!"
Although this dinner was probably the Hongmen Banquet, Zhang Shuo couldn't refuse.
Don't say anything else.
Xu Zhe can be said to be Lao Zhang's immediate boss, so he must be given some face.
"Okay, okay, let's go together then!"
Seeing that Zhang Shuo did not refuse, Xu Zhe was even more happy and even specially invited Lao Zhang to ride in his car.
Zhang Shuo took the car arranged by Jiang Shan.
"Mr. Zhang, here are some Jiangcheng information I collected. Take a look."
Jiang Shan sat in the back row with Zhang Shuo, exuding a light and just right fragrance.
"I'm determined."
Zhang Shuo took the information and quickly flipped through it.
Although he was born and raised in Jiangcheng, Zhang Shuo in the original time and space, as a commoner, saw only food, rice, oil and salt in Jiangcheng, and his vision was nothing more than home, school, and Internet cafes.
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"Has Jiangcheng arranged for someone to contact the branch before I come back?" Zhang Shuo asked.
"Yes." Jiang Shan had obviously done her homework, "Jiangcheng wants the group to invest in building a large data center in Jiangcheng High-tech Zone."
"This is impossible."
Zhang Shuo shook his head, "The group has no plans in this regard for the time being."
The main business of Sprout Group is still the Internet sector, and its involvement in manufacturing is not deep enough, which means that Sprout Group’s motivation for foreign investment is not that strong.
Basically it is an extension of the Internet business, or setting up a laboratory or something like that.
The only thing that can stimulate local investment is the construction of data centers, but this has already been planned in detail and cannot be changed at will.
"Um."
Jiang Shan was naturally not qualified to comment, so she mentioned another matter by the way, "Mr. Zhang, your alma mater, Jiangcheng No. 1 Middle School, has also contacted the branch. I hope you can take the time to visit your alma mater."
"Isn't it already winter vacation? Let's talk about it." Zhang Shuo had a headache.
It’s true that people are more afraid of being famous than pigs are afraid of being strong.
After the name of the richest man spread, anyone who could have anything to do with him came looking for him.
"Also, the Jiangchuan Provincial Entrepreneurs Association will hold a New Year tea party in Jiangcheng the day after tomorrow. I would like to invite you to participate. I wonder if you have time?" Jiang Shan continued to report.
"You can participate, you can arrange it."
After experiencing so many things, Zhang Shuo has become mature and knows that some situations cannot be ignored.
"good!"
Jiang Shan was very excited. Has this opportunity come?
………
The convoy arrived at the hotel soon.
Naturally, they exchanged greetings with each other at the wine table, chatting about the local customs and customs of Jiangcheng.
It was not until the end of the show that Xu Zhe said tentatively: "Mr. Zhang, I wonder if the Germination Group is interested in investing in Jiangcheng? We will definitely provide the most favorable policy support."
As soon as these words came out, the scene fell into silence.
Zhang Zhandong, who had been on pins and needles, looked at his son worriedly.
Zhang Shuo himself was very calm, "Sprouting Group has no plans to invest in Jiangcheng for the time being..."
Xu Zhe's expression changed slightly.
"...However, I plan to invest 30 million in the name of Chunmiao Fund to donate a modern library to Jiangcheng to support Jiangcheng's education."
Before coming back, Zhang Shuo had already thought of a rough countermeasure. It was impossible to invest randomly. It was nothing more than throwing money around and making a small contribution to his hometown.
"Okay, okay!"
Xu Zhe was also very satisfied. Although he did not secure an investment project, he was still rewarded.
A good start.
"In any case, as a native of Jiangcheng, we always welcome Moya to invest in Jiangcheng."
"must!!"
Zhang Shuo was not just being polite.
When Maili Technology develops, the Guancheng factory of Maili Electronics alone will definitely not be enough. Factories will need to be built across the country. At that time, Jiangcheng can be given an indicator.
This banquet can be regarded as a feast for the guests and the host.
………
After seeing off Xu Zhe and his party, Jiang Shan enthusiastically drove Zhang Shuo to the downstairs of the community.
"You go back first and leave a car for Li Feng. By the way, you are responsible for tracking and implementing the donation to the library. I will tell Mr. Jiang about it at the group level."
Due to the special circumstances and the previous turmoil, Zhang Shuo did not dare to give Li Feng another holiday this year. Instead, he stayed with him throughout the whole process for fear of any accidents.
"OK."
Jiang Shan also knew when enough was enough, so she naturally took out two boxes of beautifully wrapped gifts from the trunk of the car, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, this is local Yunwu tea, with a little care."
"Thanks!"
Zhang Shuo is not unkind.
Jiang Shan left happily. Before leaving, she specially added Li Feng's Weixin letter and said with a smile: "Master Li, if you need anything in Jiangcheng, just ask me."
"good!"
Li Feng is cool.
On the other side, as soon as Zhang Shuo returned home, he was overwhelmed by relatives in the house. Uncle Zhang Zhanbei, brother-in-law Zhang Zhannan, aunt, and second aunt crowded the small living room to the fullest.
"What is going on? Who has a birthday today?" Zhang Shuo was confused.
"No, I didn't know you were coming back today. We all gathered together specially, and the house hasn't been so lively for a long time." Lao Zhang quickly stood up to smooth things over.
"Yes, Xiao Shuo is very successful now and has become the richest man."
"Second aunt, those are all rumors." Zhang Shuo quickly refuted the rumors.
"Then even if he is not the richest man in China, he is definitely the richest man in Jiangcheng."
"Well……"
Zhang Shuo couldn't refute this.
"It's not just Jiangcheng? Looking at the entire Jiangchuan Province, who can compare with Xiaoshuo?"
"This time, we really honor our ancestors."
Don't underestimate the influence of the rich man's halo on ordinary families. As Zhang Shuo becomes famous, his status in the family rises in a straight line. It is not an exaggeration to say that even his farts are delicious to some people.
"Xu **, how's the discussion going?" Uncle Zhang Zhannan asked with concern.
He works in engineering and knows a little bit about official matters.
"It's good. Mei Ya will not invest in Jiangcheng for the time being, but I have promised to spend 30 million to donate a modern library to Jiangcheng." Zhang Shuo did not hide it.
"Hiss~~~"
The uncle and the others took a deep breath.
It is said that Zhang Shuo is the richest man, but there is no intuitive understanding of how rich he is. But when he saw Zhang Shuo easily donating 30 million, he realized the weight of the richest man.
"Thirty million, I will never make that much money in my life."
"There is a saying that if you are a wealthy person, you will be able to achieve success, and if you are a small person, you will be rewarded by God."
It was very lively and didn't end until after dinner.
"Kill a plate?"
After clearing away the dishes, Zhang Zhandong took out the chessboard.
"OK!"
Zhang Shuo smiled and moved the stool. The father and son had not been so close for a long time. As soon as they met, he noticed that old Zhang already had a few gray hairs on his temples.
"Before you came back, the superiors talked to me and asked me to add more burdens, but I refused."
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Zhang Shuo realized that the rapid rise in his wealth had potentially affected many people and events.
"Otherwise?" Lao Zhang pushed the gun forward, "My family knows my own affairs, and I am a Buddhist official. Why should I be favored by the superiors? I just want to take this opportunity to build a relationship with you."
"You're humble, aren't you?"
Zhang Shuo knew, however, that Lao Zhang had ambitions when he was young, but his edges had been smoothed out by time. "If you really want to do something, you don't need to worry too much about it. I fully support it."
"never mind."
Lao Zhang smiled and said, "I'm getting old and I no longer have the mental energy. Not to mention adding to the burden, I even plan to retire internally and focus on the management of the prodigal fund."
Many heroes die late.
"Isn't it easy to manage the prodigal fund's affairs?" Zhang Shuo felt a little distressed.
"It's okay, I like it."
Zhang Shuo has become such a talented person, Zhang Zhandong is happy from the bottom of his heart.
After not seeing each other for a year, how could Zhang Zhandong fail to see that Zhang Shuo has become more mature and steady compared to last year, both in his dealings with people and in his conduct.
Even in front of a big boss like Xu Zhe, he is still able to talk and laugh happily.
If you have a son like this, what else can you ask for?
………
In the next two days, there were no interruptions in the number of guests at home.
One crop after another.
As a junior, Zhang Shuo can't put on airs, even though he can't even name many of his relatives.
But it can only be exhausted.
Fortunately, Zhang Shuo had the foresight to set up the Prodigal Son Fund as early as last year to express his position. When relatives came back, no one asked Zhang Shuo to borrow money or ask for job introductions.
These troubles are usually stopped by Lao Zhang.
He was jokingly called a filter by Zhang Shuo.
"Dad, how about we buy another house in Jiangcheng? Let's buy a villa. It's comfortable to live here, but the place is still a bit small." People come and go every day, and Zhang Shuo doesn't have any private space at all.
"Isn't it too high-profile?"
But Lao Zhang is always thinking about Zhang Shuo, "The more prosperous you are now, the more cautious you must be."
"Old Zhang, your thinking is wrong too."
Zhang Shuo disagreed and said with a smile: "Now everyone knows that I am the richest man in Jiangcheng. I can't hide it even if I want to. If our family continues to live here, people will only say that we are fake and noble."
"That's right."
Zhang Zhandong also didn't turn a corner for a while.
"I also agree with buying a house. Buy a bigger one. When Xiaoshuo brings his girlfriend back, he will have a place to live." Cai Shuyu interrupted at the right time, and there was something in her words.
"Mom, where did I get my girlfriend?" Zhang Shuo had a headache.
No matter how many times he went around, he still couldn't escape the tragic fate of being forced to get married when he returned home during the Chinese New Year. Even if he was the richest man, he was still a child in the eyes of his parents.
"Then we need to hurry up even more. I'm still waiting to have my grandson."
"I think so too. Isn't it suitable?" Zhang Shuo could only shirk the blame.
"That's right." Cai Shuyu was also in trouble now, "You said my son is so good, what kind of girl is worthy of him? But don't be fooled by some vixen."
"..."
Zhang Shuo was speechless and smiled secretly in his heart. There was a vixen hiding in Xili Building.
"I heard from Lao Lin that Weiwei seems to be interested in you?"
In terms of business, Lao Zhang is obviously more reliable than Cai Shuyu, "I also think Weiwei is a good kid. Although she is a star, she has not been tainted by the bad habits of the entertainment industry, and we both know each other well."
"We are buddies, Dad, please don't worry so much." Zhang Shuo's head was getting bigger.
Where is this going?
………
It's New Year's Eve in a blink of an eye.
On this day, "Bear Bears", which is remembered by those born in the 2000s, premiered on CCTV Children's Channel, opening up another super big IP in the domestic animation field.
Even ten years later, Zhang Shuo sometimes watched it with his children with great interest.
In addition to "Bear Bears", the biggest new thing during this year's Spring Festival is the birth of Weixin red envelopes, which have become a new way to celebrate the New Year, especially among young people.
Zhang Shuo, a local tycoon, is naturally no exception.
Before the New Year's Eve dinner, I gave out big red envelopes to Chen Lu, Gu Xiaoxi, Tang Yu and others. I also distributed red envelopes in the work group and the family group, becoming the most handsome boy in the group.
After dinner.
I also send text messages to Mr. Tang, my second uncle, Mr. Tao, Professor Wu, and some other senior officials I have met to say New Year greetings, or make phone calls, taking care of all aspects.
The more he reaches this position, the more he cannot neglect his worldly ways.
Compared with the liveliness online, the home offline is a little deserted. Although my mother Cai Shuyu has prepared a large table of dishes, she still cannot erase the fact that there are only three people in the house.
That's it.
Zhang Shuo couldn't come back home more than once a year.
"We all want our children to be successful. What's so good about being successful? We only meet once a year." Cai Shuyu also became Versailles and couldn't help complaining.
………
The first day of the first lunar month.
Zhang Shuo's family went to the countryside to pay New Year's greetings to their grandparents.
This time it was even more serious. Not only the relatives at home, but also the whole village was alarmed. They came to watch the fun and regarded Zhang Shuo as a giant panda.
Even officials at the village and town levels came to meet him after hearing the news.
Although grandpa's face was glowing and he regarded it as the most glorious thing for the family, Zhang Shuo was so tired that he made up his mind to stay in Binhai City next year and never come back.
Originally, I wanted to take advantage of the Spring Festival holiday to have a good rest and relax.
As a result, I became even more tired.
Crucially, I went to my grandparents' house on the second day of the new year, and a similar scene happened again.
It wasn't until the third day of junior high school that Zhang Shuo finally freed himself from the encirclement and invited his senior brother's family, Binzi, Xu Jia, Lin Weiwei and several friends to come out for a party.
The location chosen was a private club recommended by Jiang Shan, and I didn’t dare to do it in a public place.
In Lin Weiwei's words, Zhang Shuo is now even more popular than her. If he really steps outside, he will attract a large crowd of people to watch him in minutes, and something might happen.
Why bother?
It was originally just a gathering of friends, but when Lao Zhang heard that there was such a good place, he simply suggested to Zhang Shuo that he invite several adults to have an internal small-scale gathering.
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What else can Zhang Shuo say?
As a result, a fleet of cars drove into the private club. Jiang Shan was waiting at the club early, "Mr. Zhang, this villa is not open to the public today. We are only entertaining your friends."
"The specifications are a bit high."
Although Zhang Shuo is the richest man, he has never used his privileges and has always been very close to the people.
It's just that after he became famous, even if he wanted to be down-to-earth and eat at a roadside barbecue stall, passers-by wouldn't agree, and they could surround him three floors inside and three floors outside in minutes.
Don't you see me.
When the old man goes out to eat, even catching a crab will attract rounds of applause.
Such is the world.
Zhang Shuo could only do as the Romans did and acquiesced to Jiang Shan's arrangement.
It also reflects from the side that Jiang Shan, as a native of Jiangcheng, has a very wide network of contacts in Jiangcheng. It is no wonder that at such a young age, she can take the position of manager of the Jiangchuan branch of the Central China region of the Sprout Group.
They probably also took a fancy to Jiang Shan's local connections and got what they needed.
The clubhouse facilities are very complete.
There are hot springs, chess and card rooms, saunas, beauty salons, and even indoor swimming pools, shrimp fishing houses, and playgrounds for children, and buffets are also provided.
It can basically meet all the needs of family gatherings.
"I'll play mahjong with you, Uncle Lin, and the others. You young people can go and play on your own." Zhang Zhandong also knew that Zhang Shuo had been very tired recently, so he thoughtfully divided the crowd into several groups.
Some are playing cards, some are doing beauty treatments, and some are fishing for shrimps.
Zhang Shuo took his senior brother and Binzi to the sauna, and then asked a technician for an aromatherapy essential oil massage to completely soothe the nerves.
That's called freedom.
In the afternoon, the dispersed crowd gathered together again to have a barbecue in the yard, top-quality steak, Boston lobster, and top-quality oysters. It was a real luxury.
They didn't disperse until evening.
………
After the party in the third grade of junior high school, Zhang Shuo stayed at home for another day and accompanied his parents to see the villa.
On the fifth day of the lunar month.
Zhang Shuo couldn't stay any longer and returned to Binhai City early.