"Then why don't you buy a house? It's not like our family can't live in it." Zhang Chongxin frowned.
"Dad, this is the federal capital. Our family needs a place to stay. Besides, if the situation in Huicheng changes in the future, the capital will definitely be the safest place." Zhang Hao explained patiently.
Zhang Chongxin was shocked: "Are you serious? How could something go wrong in Huicheng?"
"Dad, given the current situation, it would not be surprising for anything to happen, let alone the possibility of a civil war breaking out this year. There is no harm in us making more preparations. Do you think this is true?"
"Don't talk nonsense. It's not like I haven't experienced war. The situation back then was even more severe than it is now. The enemies came to our doorstep. Didn't your father and I survive the same?"
Zhang Chongxin assumed the posture of an elder.
"Yes, yes, but didn't dad have no conditions at that time? Now that our family has conditions, you don't want Big Pudding and the others to suffer, right?"
Zhang Hao couldn't help but joked.
When it came to his precious grandson, Zhang Chongxin instantly lost his temper: "I won't say anymore, it's okay to have it in my name. When I'm no longer here, let Kevin help you for a few more years."
He was afraid that he would not live long enough for his grandchildren to reach adulthood.
"Dad, don't say such depressing words, you still want to have your great grandson!" Zhang Hao quickly consoled him.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. How is the coal company you invested in?"
"It's okay, I didn't have high expectations."
Zhang Chongxin suddenly said angrily: "What do you mean it's OK? Doing business is not just playing house, if you're OK, you're OK, if you're not OK, you're not OK, if not, it's OK!"
"I said Dad, have you been shot?"
Zhang Hao couldn't help but joked.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhang on the side immediately explained softly: "Director Zhang, just yesterday, someone made trouble in Uncle Zhang's antique shop and broke a lot of things."
"What's going on?" Zhang Hao couldn't help but asked in shock.
You must know that we are still in a state of emergency, and all illegal activities must be dealt with severely and severely. Most people would not dare to take a step beyond the bounds.
"It's not a big deal." Zhang Chongxin waved his hand, "Someone is deliberately causing trouble, and the police have already intervened."
"Dad, have you offended someone?"
Zhang Hao probed carefully.
Zhang Chongxin let out a long sigh and then explained: "People say that people in the same industry are enemies, and there is nothing wrong with that. Let me tell you, there is a pawn shop near our store. It is clear that it cannot compete with us, but it actually came here to trick us.
Do you really think that my past decades have been in vain?"
"Isn't that right?" Zhang Hao said with confusion on his face: "As far as I know, pawn shops usually collect personal items such as jewelry and luxury bags and watches. Logically speaking, there should be no conflict with our business, right?
"
"Ahem, um... Recently, a bank came to us and wanted to cooperate with us in precious metals. Seeing that the income was pretty good, I took advantage of the situation and added a gold recycling business."
"Dad, aren't you afraid of a collapse in gold prices?"
Zhang Hao's eyes widened.
"Don't worry, your dad and I are not stupid. The gold recovered every day will be sold to the bank immediately, never overnight. Even if the gold price does plummet, we won't lose much money." Zhang Chongxin said confidently.
"That's it? How much profit can there be?"
After all, gold prices are transparent.
"Don't underestimate this business. One gram of gold has a profit of about twenty yuan. On average, more than two hundred kilograms can be recovered every day. Calculate how much money you have?"
Zhang Chongxin waved his hand.
Zhang Hao calculated it secretly and couldn't help but said in surprise:
"Hey, good guy, there are more than four million, so wouldn't there be more than a billion in a year?"
Zhang Chongxin suddenly looked proud: "The most important thing is that the business premises and employees are ready-made. Except for adding some inspection equipment, it will not increase the cost much. Most of it is pure profit."
"How come there is so much gold?"
"Of course it's because our company has a good reputation, operates with integrity, and is safe and secure. Everyone has sharp eyes and naturally knows what to choose."
"What about the security issue? How to solve it?"
Zhang Hao followed closely and asked.
Zhang Chongxin smiled: "The transportation of gold is handled by bank armored vehicles. We don't have to bear the risk. In addition, the gold in the store does not stay overnight, so the risk is almost zero."
"What if someone comes into the store and robs me?"
"It's impossible. There are police everywhere on the street. Even if they succeed in the robbery, they can't escape. Besides, robbery is a felony and will be punished by death..."
Zhang Hao interrupted directly: "Dad, those people are desperadoes and are not afraid of being shot at all. Besides, robbing an antique store is easier than robbing a bank, right?
Don’t forget, just before the Chinese New Year, a vicious bank robbery occurred in Xiangcheng. Although the robbery failed in the end, many people died as a result, and we must learn from it."
"Isn't that true?" Zhang Chongxin frowned.
"You can't take risks with this kind of thing. Steven spends most of his time in the store. If he is really robbed, he will regret it."
"Then what do you think we should do? We can't shut down the gold recycling business just because of such a rumor, right? How can we do business without taking any risks?"
Zhang Hao quickly comforted him: "Dad, I didn't say that I wanted to close the gold recycling business. I just suggested that we hire more security guards in our store. The number of security guards is a bit low now."
"Seven is still less?"
Zhang Chongxin said in surprise.
You know, in the old Xinfeng Group, there were only a dozen security guards in such a huge factory.
"If it's less, I'll have to at least double it. Anyway, it's easy to make money in the store now, so I don't need this little salary."
Zhang Chongxin hesitated for a moment and finally nodded: "Okay, I'll recruit a few more security guards when I get back."
"Dad, don't be afraid of spending money. Try not to look for those showy security guards. No matter how many people there are, it won't help. If you want to look for them, look for someone who has been a soldier, or someone who has actually seen blood."
Zhang Hao took the opportunity to remind him.
"You don't have to say this? I don't know what you're thinking, but you actually..." Zhang Chongxin glanced at the bodyguards next to him, and immediately changed the subject: "Well, our salary is so high, we don't have to worry about not being able to recruit them.
people."
"As for weapons, you can go to the police station to apply for a gun license. If you can't apply, adding a stun gun will have almost the same effect."
"I know, I still need you to teach me how to do things?"
In front of the bodyguards, Zhang Chongxin felt a little embarrassed. Did he really think of him as a country boy who didn't know anything?
Zhang Hao smiled coquettishly: "I'm afraid you won't listen! I remember Dad, you taught me before that anything that can be solved with money is no big deal."
"Okay, I'm more nagging than your mother. You don't need to remind me. I know it well."
Zhang Chongxin waved his hand impatiently.
…
Early the next morning, Zhang Hao took his father to East Lake Villa, which is the community where Wang Wenyin's family is located.
"Director Zhang, who is this?"
"Mr. Wang, let me introduce to you, this is my dad Zhang Chongxin." Zhang Hao paused and continued to introduce: "Dad, this is the boss of Zhengwei Group."
"Mr. Wang, I have long admired your name!"
Zhang Chongxin greeted with a smile.
Wang Wenyin held the other party's hand: "Brother Zhang, I have heard of you. If I remember correctly, the Xinfeng Group you founded is the largest electric blanket manufacturer in our country."
"A small company is not worth mentioning. Zhengwei Group is truly famous."
Zhang Chongxin smiled modestly.
At its peak, Xinfeng Group had a valuation of more than a billion, which was in no way comparable to a behemoth like Zhengwei Group.
Wang Wenyin hurriedly welcomed everyone into the room, and at the same time, he did not forget to joke to himself: "Brother Zhang, what you said is wrong. If Zhengwei Group is really so good, Director Zhang will not look down upon it, and even give it away for free."
"What do you mean? Give it away for free?"
Zhang Chongxin was immediately confused.
When Wang Wenyin saw this, he couldn't help but be surprised and said: "Brother Zhang, didn't Director Zhang tell you?"
Zhang Hao quickly explained: "Mr. Wang, this matter involves your company's secrets, and I didn't tell anyone."
"Director Zhang, you are too cautious."
Wang Wenyin waved his hand, and then briefly introduced the acquisitions related to the past few days.
After Zhang Chongxin heard this, he suddenly felt heartbroken.
This is the famous Zhengwei Group. Although it is not really a free gift, the purchase price of 30 billion is not much different from a free gift no matter how you look at it.
Zhang Hao saw that his father had a wrong expression and quickly changed the subject: "Mr. Wang, how was your discussion with Mr. Ma yesterday? Is he willing to take over the Zhengwei Group?"
"Which Mr. Ma?"
Zhang Chongxin quickly interjected, saying that if the other party could not reach an agreement, maybe their family would still have a chance.
"It's Mr. Ma from Penguin." Wang Wenyin replied, and then introduced the situation: "Mr. Ma is very sincere, and we have reached an agreement on the overall framework."
"congratulations!"
Zhang Hao immediately sent congratulations.
He did not ask about the specific purchase price. It was a secret and it was not convenient to inquire.
Zhang Chongxin was immediately disappointed and couldn't help but asked curiously: "Brother Wang, are you really willing to give up such a big industry as Zhengwei Group?"
"So what can I do if I don't want to give up? The hole is too big. I can't save myself by my own abilities."
At this point, Wang Wenyin did not explain much.
"How is that possible?" Zhang Chongxin was shocked.
Wang Wenyin said bitterly: "Brother Zhang, don't you think that everyone can buck the trend like Director Zhang? From the year before last to today, I don't know how many companies have gone bankrupt, including many large groups and companies."
"I really didn't expect..."
"Nothing is impossible these days. You can do some research. Looking back at the top 500 federal companies of the year before last, it is almost impossible to survive. It is not difficult for our Zhengwei Group to survive until now.
."
Zhang Chongxin was full of sighs: "I originally thought the local situation would be better, but I didn't expect it to be just as serious."
"State-owned enterprises are okay, but private enterprises are too difficult."
Wang Wenyin said with sincere emotion.
If it weren't for policy changes, they wouldn't be where they are today.
Zhang Chongxin then asked: "Brother Wang, what are you going to do next? You won't just retire, right?"
"As long as I can still work, I will not retire voluntarily."
Wang Wenyin shook his head, then picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for each of the two distinguished guests.
Zhang Hao took the conversation and answered helpfully: "Dad, Mr. Wang is going to Australia to start over, and will focus on United Energy in the future."
Speaking of this, he felt a little sorry for Wang Wenyin. He had introduced Wang Yongjian, the evil wolf, and the two parties were probably going to have a fierce fight.
"Yes, I personally am very optimistic about the prospects of the energy industry." Wang Wenyin immediately echoed.
"I have always heard that Australia is rich in mineral resources and should not worry about development." Zhang Chongxin said politely.
Zhang Hao hesitated for a moment, but still felt that Wang Wenyin should be properly reminded to prevent Wang Yongjian's family from becoming the dominant one, which would not be a good thing for everyone.
"Ahem, Mr. Wang, can I ask you a question?"
"Director Zhang, what's the relationship between the two of us? You don't need to be polite to me, just ask directly."
Wang Wenyin waved his hand and said boldly.
Zhang Hao pursed his lips: "Did you add anything to your negotiation with Mr. Ma yesterday? Let him fully support you in winning the management rights of United Energy?"
"Of course, is there any problem?"
Wang Wenyin said doubtfully.
"Have you signed the contract? I mean, has Mr. Ma entrusted you with the equity?"
Zhang Hao probed carefully.
"Is it necessary?" Wang Wenyin frowned, "I'm not bragging. Among us, I am the only one with relevant experience. Who else could I choose?"
"Perhaps someone who disturbs the situation will say yes."
Zhang Hao reminded me.
"Who?" Wang Wenyin became nervous instantly.
Zhang Hao pretended to cough and said half-seriously: "Mr. Wang, I won't hide it from you. Mr. Wang from Bay Plastic Group made an appointment with me for dinner yesterday. From what he said, he seems to be interested in joining our company."
"Wang Yongjian? How dare he?" Wang Wenyin gritted his teeth and said, "The front foot just offended us, and the back foot wants to join in. How can he be so thick-skinned?"
"Mr. Wang, we are all talking about business. To put it bluntly, if Wang Yongjian can bring benefits, I think other shareholders have no reason to refuse." Zhang Hao reminded.
Wang Wenyin quickly asked: "What benefits can he bring?"
"The Yaffingal Valley Coal Mine is priced at 70 billion."
"Damn, that's so generous!" Wang Wenyin couldn't help but curse, "He's obviously here for the management rights, otherwise he wouldn't compromise like this."
"Mr. Wang, I think you should be careful here. Bay Plastic Group itself is an energy giant, and they have the largest shares. If they want to compete with you for management rights..."
Wang Wenyin immediately became anxious: "What should we do?"
"Mr. Wang, I think you should take advantage of the opportunity to sell Zhengwei Group and get the voting rights from Mr. Ma as soon as possible, plus the shares of our two companies, so that you can be invincible."
Zhang Hao offered advice on the spot.
"Yes, yes, thank you, Director Zhang, for reminding me, otherwise my side would have been miserable."
Wang Wenyin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"Mr. Wang, I suggest you make an appointment with Mr. Ma right away to have a talk. It's best to sign the agreement first. Wang Yongjian must have not only made an appointment with me, but there must be others."
Zhang Hao quickly added another sentence.
Wang Wenyin took out his cell phone on the spot: "I'm going to call him now. As long as I can get the voting rights, I can make more concessions on the purchase price at worst."
"As for the transfer of ownership today..."
"It doesn't matter, let's go to the Housing Authority now and it should be done soon!" Wang Wenyin said impatiently.