Chapter 616: Cooperation, at the end of 1987, preparing to return to Jichun
"Doctor Zhou, come on, please come in, please come in quickly."
Yao Lisong greeted Zhou Chen into the private room very warmly. If he had some doubts before coming, but after meeting Zhou Chen, he no longer had doubts.
He has been involved in officialdom and shopping malls, and his achievements are not low. He still has a good eye.
"Mr. Yao, since you are friends with my eldest brother, you are also my friend. Just call me Bingkun."
Yao Lisong suddenly laughed happily: "Okay, cool, then I won't be polite. Bingkun, just like your elder brother, just call me Lao Yao."
While he was happy, he felt guilty. Zhou Bingyi told him before that he had a conflict with his younger brother. They hadn't seen each other or talked to each other for several years, and their relationship was very tense.
But looking at Zhou Chen's expression in front of him, it didn't look like he was having a conflict with Zhou Bingyi. When Zhou Bingyi was mentioned, there was no hesitation or change at all.
But he felt that Zhou Bingyi would not lie to him.
"Okay, then I'll ask you to call you Lao Yao."
In fact, Yao Lisong is much older than Zhou Bingyi, and more than ten years older than Zhou Chen. Calculating this, he has no problem being an elder.
"Waiter, serve the food."
Yao Lisong shouted at the waiter outside the door, and then said: "Bingkun, I have never been to this place, but I heard from friends that their food is good."
Although Zhou Chen has been to Yanjing before, he didn't come to Yanjing very much in the 1980s, but he still knows a lot about the famous restaurants in Yanjing, mainly because he and Wan Shibing's group often ate at them.
He happened to have been to this restaurant, so he said with a smile: "Although the taste of this restaurant is not top-notch, it is still good."
"Haha, one look at you, Bingkun, and I know you have a way with food. It's great to be young, and it's great to have good food."
Both of them were experienced businessmen and very patient. Yao Lisong didn't speak first and Zhou Chen didn't ask. They just ate and drank.
Yao Lisong was also a talkative person. He kept talking to Zhou Chen about his relationship with Zhou Bingyi in the Corps, and also told Zhou Chen about the current development of Pengcheng.
Zhou Chen listened with a smile on his face and responded with a few words from time to time. The atmosphere did not seem awkward at all.
It wasn't until the dinner was almost over that Yao Lisong started to get into the topic.
"Bingkun, actually, I came to see you this time because I want to cooperate with you."
"Cooperation, Lao Yao, I am a doctor, is there anything we can cooperate with?"
Although Zhou Chen guessed that Yao Lisong had guessed his identity, he did not take the initiative to admit it.
Yao Lisong smiled and said: "Bingkun, we Mingren will not use secret words anymore. You should be the boss behind Xiangjiang Chenxing Group, right?"
Giving a thumbs up to Yao Lisong, Zhou Chen praised: "Awesome. I have long heard that Chairman Yao of Shangneng Group is a powerful person. When I saw him today, I really admire him."
Yao Lisong asked in surprise: "Do you know my identity?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "You already know my identity, so wouldn't it be rude if I didn't know your identity? To be honest, I have already asked people to investigate Pengcheng, so
Only then will I know you, Lao Yao."
"admire."
Yao Lisong was surprised that Zhou Chen knew about him. It seemed that Zhou Chen had indeed conducted in-depth research on Pengcheng.
However, he did not ask in depth. Zhou Chen did not come forward himself. Instead, he asked his brother-in-law to be in front of the stage, and even settled his brother-in-law in Xiangjiang. This shows that Zhou Chen is very aware of how favorable the country is for investors from outside the mainland.
And it must be for this reason.
"In that case, let me speak openly, Bingkun, since you have conducted research on Pengcheng, does that mean that your Chenxing Group has the intention to invest in Pengcheng?"
"Yes, I do have the intention to invest in Pengcheng, but whether it can succeed in the end depends on the local conditions. I should visit Pengcheng myself at the latest next year."
Yao Lisong was shocked. He heard what he wanted to hear the most, so he couldn't wait to ask: "Bingkun, can you tell us which industry you plan to start in if you enter Pengcheng?"
Zhou Chen looked at him with a half-smile but not a smile: "Old Yao, this is the secret of our company."
Yao Lisong did not feel embarrassed at all, but said frankly: "Bingkun, your brother and I are comrades-in-arms, close buddies, based on our relationship, we must be much closer than others; I have been in Pengcheng for many years.
, I think I have some connections, I should be able to help a little bit, I..."
"Real estate, pharmaceutical factory."
Yao Lisong's tone suddenly stopped, and then he asked: "Bingkun, are you saying that you are planning to get involved in Pengcheng Real Estate and establish a pharmaceutical factory?"
Zhou Chen nodded and said, "Yes, it's real estate and pharmaceutical factories."
Yao Lisong suddenly began to think. He thought about the structure of Chenxing Group. Chenxing Pharmaceutical could definitely be ranked first. As for the real estate company, it was not ranked first in Xiangjiang.
However, he does not doubt the strength of Chenxing Group, not to mention that Chenxing Real Estate Company is not ranked well. That is for a large company in Xiangjiang, which is another matter in China.
"Bingkun, is it really profitable to engage in real estate in Pengcheng?"
The domestic real estate industry is only in its infancy and is far behind Xiangjiang, so Yao Lisong is not sure.
But Zhou Chen just smiled. No one knows better than him how profitable the real estate industry is, especially in its early stages. If you can get enough land, you will definitely make a lot of money in the future.
"Whether I've made money or not, I can't say, but I just want to get involved in real estate. Lao Yao, I'm telling you the truth because of your close relationship with my eldest brother. I hope you will keep it secret for me."
"That's for sure. Don't worry, my old Yao is very tight-lipped."
Yao Lisong patted his chest in assurance, and then said: "Real estate is okay, but if you want to open a pharmaceutical factory in Pengcheng, it will be a bit troublesome."
Zhou Chen said unhurriedly: "I know there are some difficulties, but it all depends on people. As long as the benefits are sufficient, I believe there is still a chance."
No matter which country you are in, pharmaceutical factories must be strictly controlled. Unlike other industries, you can't just open one if you want. The procedures are quite troublesome.
Yao Lisong rolled his eyes: "Bingkun, if you want to open a pharmaceutical factory, I can help you."
Zhou Chen said: "Old Yao, although you and I are close buddies, I always believe that there is no free lunch in the world."
"Hahaha……"
Yao Lisong laughed: "Speak quickly, Bingkun, you are better than Bingyi in this regard. Since you have made it clear, I will say it directly. I can help, but if Bingkun you have a chance to make a fortune, I don't know if you can."
Give me a share of the pie?"
Zhou Chen chuckled and said: "Why, Lao Yao, you are a state cadre. If this is spread, you will be making a mistake."
Yao Lisong was not worried at all: "It's just friends helping each other. What kind of mistakes are they? Bingkun, I don't dare to brag about anything else, but in this area of Pengcheng, I, Yao Lisong, am definitely a bit thin. If we
If we cooperate, it will definitely be helpful to your Chenxing Group."
"I don't expect to be able to buy shares or anything like that. I just hope that while you are making money, you can think of me and take care of me, and you will be satisfied."
Having said the words so straightforwardly, Yao Lisong did not say any more, but stared at Zhou Chen unblinkingly, waiting for Zhou Chen's answer.
Whether to continue the conversation or break up, it all depends on what Zhou Chen says.
Zhou Chen said: "Old Yao, when I do business, I focus on getting rich together. In a word, as long as you can help Chenxing Group quickly take root in Pengcheng and settle official matters, I can make the decision, and the benefits will be absolute
No less."
"Okay."
Yao Lisong happily slapped his thigh and laughed: "That's the reason, Bingkun, it's better for you to be happy. Don't worry, I, Yao Lisong, keep my word. Since I dare to boast about Haikou, I can definitely do it."
Zhou Chen nodded: "Okay, then I will call Bowen and ask you to meet. Let's get this started first. The follow-up matters will be taken slowly when I arrive in Pengcheng; but you can rest assured, don't worry.
I dare not say, but in terms of making money, you will definitely be satisfied."
"Then I'll be waiting for you." Yao Lisong was even more happy after receiving Zhou Chen's assurance.
He had no doubt at all about Zhou Chen's words. How did Chenxing Group develop?
Zhou Chen was able to develop the Chenxing Group to its current scale in Xiangjiang, which has no foundation at all, by relying on remote control. If he went to Pengcheng in person to take charge of development, would he still have to think about the results?
After reaching preliminary cooperation, the two chatted for a while before separating.
The main reason why they can talk so smoothly is that they don't worry about the other party playing tricks on them. It can be said that they are not afraid.
Yao Lisong felt that Zhou Chen was capable and had an eldest brother, Zhou Bingyi, who had a close relationship with him. He believed that a smart person like Zhou Chen would definitely not turn against him.
What Zhou Chen thought was even simpler. If a problem can be solved with money, it is not a problem.
Dividing a portion of the profits will allow the company to develop faster and have more energy to focus on other aspects. It couldn't be more cost-effective.
The next day, Zhou Chen went to Feng Huacheng's dinner party again.
"Bingkun, come, come, come."
When he saw Zhou Chen, Feng Huacheng was very enthusiastic, but Zhou Chen didn't have the patience to tell him so much.
"Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Feng Huacheng didn't mind Zhou Chen's attitude at all. He had already gotten used to it. If Zhou Chen was polite to him one day, he would be worried about what happened.
"Bingkun, let's eat first and let's chat while we eat."
Zhou Chen looked at Feng Huacheng and could clearly feel that Feng Huacheng was very nervous, so he made a guess in his mind.
"Okay, let's eat first."
It was different from having dinner with Yao Lisong before, when Zhou Chen and Yao Lisong met for the first time. Yao Lisong was a very talkative person and kept a low profile, so the two of them chatted happily and the atmosphere was very good.
But it was different from Feng Huacheng. Feng Huacheng was a noble scholar and his brother-in-law, so he couldn't let go of his airs in front of Zhou Chen.
As a result, the two of them fell into embarrassment without even talking a few words.
Finally, it was Zhou Chen who spoke: "Feng Huacheng, if you come to see me today, what's the matter with you? If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Feng Huacheng looked very embarrassed and said in a grumpy tone: "Bingkun, you also know my situation. I work in the Writers Association, but in fact, it is a casual position with no power at all, so now I can only squeeze in with Zhou Rong.
In the dormitory of Tongzilou."
"No, there will be an election within the Writers' Association soon. If I can offer a reward to the director, I can be assigned a house and my salary can be improved."
"This is a good thing."
"Bingkun, you don't know. If the election of the Writers Association is based on talent, I will definitely be fine. But talent alone is not enough. It also needs connections and support. I have always been a loner in the past.
, I don’t have any connections in the Writers Association, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to choose based on talent alone.”
Zhou Chen understands this truth. Where there are people, there is a world, and the Writers Association is just a small world. Talent is important, but not everything, unless your level reaches the level of being arrogant. But obviously, Feng Huacheng is still far behind.
"Then why did you come to me? I can't help you with this kind of thing."
Feng Huacheng said quickly: "I can help, Bingkun, as long as you are willing to help me, I will definitely be able to help."
"How can I help you? I'm not from the Writers' Association, and I don't know the people in it. There's no way I can help you canvass votes."
"Bingkun, you may not know how high your pen name is in the national cultural circle. Even many people in our Yanjing Writers Association respect you very much. Many people want to meet you.
No, after knowing that you are my brother-in-law, many people want to meet you through me."
Zhou Chen understood now: "Do you want me to establish a good relationship with the people from the Writers' Association and then help you canvass votes?"
"Yes, that's the truth. If you can join our Writers Association, I believe many people will welcome you, and the possibility of me being elected as a director will definitely become very high; as long as I become a director, I will be able to share
When the time comes, we can bring Yueyue to me and Zhou Rong, and you will be much more relaxed."
"Bingkun, I never ask for help. This time I beg you to do me this favor."
Feng Huacheng's tone was pleading and full of expectation. He even analyzed the pros and cons with Zhou Chen, hoping that Zhou Chen could help him.
But after Zhou Chen heard this, his expression became not so good.
It's impossible to join the Writers' Association. Now that he's even planning to resign as deputy chief physician, how can he join the Yanjing Writers' Association again? This will only create trouble for himself.
Although the Writers Association was not as busy as the hospital, he did not think that he would be very free after joining.
More importantly, he is well-educated, but it is not too troublesome to hang out in this circle.
Zhou Chen was unwilling, but he was not prepared to refuse on the spot, he just asked.
"Does Zhou Rong know that you came to see me?"
Feng Huacheng's expression was slightly stiff: "I haven't told Zhou Rong about this yet, mainly because I want to give her a surprise after it's done."
Zhou Chen secretly sneered in his heart. With Zhou Rong's character, surprise is impossible, fright and anger are certain.
"Feng Huacheng, I can't agree to this matter. I think you should go back and discuss it with Zhou Rong."
"Bingkun, I can make the decision on this matter. There is no need to discuss it with Zhou Rong. Let's talk about it later."
"No, I think you should tell Zhou Rong that that's it, I'll leave first."
As soon as Zhou Chen left, Feng Huacheng's face suddenly turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. His brother-in-law's refusal without giving any dignity made him very embarrassed.
He was angry, but he didn't tell Zhou Rong about the incident after he returned home, because he knew Zhou Rong's character. If he told Zhou Rong, he would be the one who would be humiliated in the end.
He is already relatively noble, but Zhou Chen is even more noble and good-looking than him. If she knew that he was asking Zhou Chen for help, Zhou Rong would definitely go crazy.
Yao Lisong returned to Pengcheng and immediately met with Zheng Guangming. Zheng Guangming also followed Zhou Chen's instructions and discussed with Yao Lisong about buying land and building a factory.
Time flies and it’s the end of 1987.
Zhou Chen had a day off, and the family gathered around the table to eat.
"Mom, Juan'er, do you miss home? Do you want to live in Jichun's hometown?"
As soon as he said these words, everyone at the table was stunned. Li Suhua and Zheng Juan even raised their heads and looked at Zhou Chen in surprise.
Li Suhua asked in confirmation: "Kun'er, do you want to return to Jichun?"
"Yeah, I'm just asking you, do you want to go back and live?"
Li Suhua did not answer immediately, but Zheng Juan said: "Bingkun, I will be where you are, but you are a good person, why would you ask this question?"
Zhou Chen said: "There are many reasons. On the one hand, isn't our dad retiring after the year? He also said that he doesn't want to come to Yanjing to live and wants to go back to his hometown of Jichun. We can't let dad go back alone; and the other is, you guys
I’ve also seen how busy I am as a doctor. Many times I can’t even go home, and I can’t even take care of my children. This kind of life is too tiring and boring, so I’m going to quit this job.”
"Ah, how can that be done?"
Li Suhua was the first to object. She said eagerly: "Kun'er, don't be confused. You are doing such a good job now, and you are the deputy director and respected by everyone. How can you resign? No, it can't be because of your father.
Just quit your job, I would rather let your dad live alone in his hometown than see you quit your job for him."
Zheng Juan also advised: "Yes, Bingkun, you are going to be promoted to director soon, how can you just throw it away?"
Zhou Chen shook his head and said: "There is not much difference between a director and a deputy director. You cannot be idle when you become a director. If you are worried that I will lose my job and make no money, then don't worry, Juan'er, you
Do you know why I sent Guangming to Xiangjiang?"
Now that things have happened, he feels that if he tells the truth, Li Suhua and Zheng Juan will no longer object.
Zheng Juan asked doubtfully: "You sent Guangming to Xiangjiang, didn't you ask him to study?"
"Studying is only one aspect. On the other hand, I asked him to help me go to Hong Kong to do business."
"How can Guangming do business?"
Zheng Juan was shocked. She knew how her younger brother could be in business if he had never studied much.
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "He doesn't know how, but I taught him, and he did very well. He has already opened a big company in Xiangjiang. This company is now on the right track, with a large scale and assets exceeding hundreds of millions.
"
"How many?"
The whole family screamed in disbelief. Even the youngest Congcong, who is twelve years old this year, knows that money is good.
Zhou Chen said word for word: "You heard it right, the company's assets have reached more than 100 million, of which Guangming holds 10%, Juan'er, you hold 50%, and I hold 100%.
Forty."
He didn't say more, only 100 million, but even so, looking at the expressions of his family, you can tell how shocked they were.
"One hundred million? Uncle, are you kidding me?"
Feng Yue shouted in a fuss, which really scared her.
She knew that her uncle was very rich, so the living conditions at home were very good, and she was never short of pocket money every month.
But she always thought that her uncle earned money from being a doctor. He had money, but it was limited.
But now I heard that my uncle actually has a large company with assets of over 100 million. 100 million, how much money does that cost?
At this moment, Feng Yue became a little money addict, thinking of many things that she wanted but dared not buy before, and she couldn't hide the restlessness in her heart.
Zhou Chen glanced at her: "Uncle, I'm fine. Why are you kidding me?"
Li Suhua was shocked. She hadn't realized how much 100 million was, but she knew it must be a lot.
"Kun'er, although you are rich, the job of a doctor is so respectable. It would be a pity to lose it."
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Mom, I just quit my job as a doctor, it's not that I won't work anymore. After quitting my job, I plan to take charge of the company. Guangming is still a little too young. The company has developed to the current stage and it is already difficult for him.
Now that we have control, I must personally take charge."
After saying that, he looked at Zheng Juan and saw Zheng Juan lowering her head and mumbling something unknown.
"Juan'er, Juan'er?"
"ah?"
Zheng Juan raised her head.
"What are you doing? I'm talking to you."
Zheng Juan smiled sheepishly. Just now, she was calculating how much 100 million was, but after doing the calculation for a long time, she still couldn't figure out how much it was.
"Bingkun, I said, if you make your own decision, I will support you."
Although she, like Li Suhua, regretted Zhou Chen's work, she still supported her husband unconditionally.
But Zhou Chen smiled and teased: "You are richer than me now. Fifty percent of the company's shares are yours. After all, you are now worth at least 50 million."
"ah?"
Zheng Juan was stupid again, but this time she quickly reacted: "Bingkun, what are you doing? I don't want money and Guangming. Why did you give him the shares? You take them all back."
She is no longer the ignorant and visionless little woman she used to be. After living in Yanjing for so many years, her vision has long been opened.
He had heard Zhou Chen say the term "shares" many times, so he naturally knew what it meant.
Zhou Chen patted her hand and said: "You have to take this share even if you don't want to. The reason is that only in this way can our company run well in Hong Kong. The investment will be more comprehensive if you come to our mainland. If the company's
The shares belong to me alone, and the development of the company will be affected, so these shares can only belong to you."
"Oh, by the way, I forgot to explain to you. Your current household registration is the same as Guangming's. It has become a Xiangjiang household registration. You are now a Xiangjiang person, so I put half of the shares on your head."
Zheng Juan looked confused: "Bingkun, what do you mean?"
This cannot be explained clearly in a few words, so he said: "Don't think so much. In short, this is a business method. If you own the shares, you can save a lot of money and trouble, which will be harmful to the company."
The development of the country is better, do you understand?"
"I don't quite understand, but I know you are doing it for my own good."
"As long as you know, don't think so much, just listen to me."
He works in a hospital, so it is naturally impossible for him to obtain his household registration in Xiangjiang, so he can only start with Zheng Juan and Zheng Guangming. As he said, it is a means.
"Mom, Juan'er, our company will develop in the mainland next, and I may return to Jichun to invest, so I asked you if you want to see Jichun. If you want to go back, we will go back together as a family years ago.
"
Before Li Suhua and Zheng Juan spoke to each other, Feng Yue became anxious: "Uncle, do we want to go back too?"
Zhou Chen looked at her: "Why, do you think you and we are not a family?"
"Of course not. It's just that, uncle, we have always gone to school here. We will not be able to adapt when we return to Jichun."
Feng Yue did not want to return to Jichun. It was not like she had never lived in Jichun. In her impression, Jichun was poor and backward. It was not as good as the capital Yanjing.
There are delicious food and fun things everywhere, the clothes are fashionable, and the students are all enthusiastic and open-minded. She feels that Jichun is far inferior, so she doesn't want to go back to Jichun.
Zhou Chen could tell what this girl was thinking at a glance. With three children, this girl was not as smart as Zhou Rui and Zhou Cong, but she definitely had the most thoughts.
Because she is a girl, she is very favored at home and has developed a cheerful and arrogant character. To put it bluntly, she is straight. Her emotional intelligence is not as high as Zhou Rui and Zhou Cong.
Zhou Chen did not step on her, but looked at his two sons.
"Ruirui, Congcong, what do you two think?"
Zhou Cong said loudly: "I don't care, anyway, I will go wherever grandma and mother go."
"Bad boy, what about your father and me?"
"Hey, grandma and mom must be following dad, that's why I didn't tell you."
Zhou Chen rolled his eyes at the boy. It's not surprising that Zhou Cong was closer to his grandma and mother. The main reason was that when the boy was growing up, he spent most of his time in the hospital and didn't have much time to accompany him.
But Zhou Rui and Feng Yue were different. When they were young, they were both loved by him and grew up, and they were even closer to him.
"Ruirui, what about you?"
Zhou Rui is already a fourteen-year-old boy, more mature than Feng Yue and Zhou Cong.
"Dad, I listen to you."
Zhou Chen rubbed his head. Among the three children, he loved Feng Yue the most and valued Zhou Rui the most. This boy was smart and sensible. Even in his world, among all the children, he could rank first.
At the forefront.
After asking his two sons, Zhou Chen looked at Feng Yue.
"Yueyue, I have decided to return to Jichun. If you don't want to go back, you can stay. I will give you the house and let your parents come here to take care of your schooling."
"no."
Feng Yue screamed and stood up, looking extremely horrified.