"Tsk, tsk, tsk, 20,000 US dollars? What a generous sum!" Even Tang Shengming couldn't help but become interested after hearing this, "But...where did you get this news? Is it reliable?"
"Although the information comes from the black market, my subordinates have also confirmed it from my father-in-law, so it should be true."
"Father-in-law? You mean President Gu of the Quanye Chamber of Commerce, right? I didn't expect that Miss Gu would have such a background." At this point, Tang Shengming paused for a moment, and then asked tentatively, "Speaking of
My understanding of the Quanye Chamber of Commerce is limited to the fact that it is a social group formed by businessmen, but I don’t know much about what it does. Could you please take the opportunity to briefly explain it to me?”
"Of course!" Li Qiang replied very readily, "You are right, the Chamber of Commerce is indeed a social group formed by businessmen, and its main functions are roughly six points."
"Which six o'clock?" Tang Shengming asked cooperatively.
Li Qiang introduced it carefully: "First, the role of political participation: when necessary, some difficulties and problems encountered in the production and development of the enterprise can be reported to relevant departments in a timely manner, thereby participating in the formulation of industry development plans. Second, the representative role: representatives of the chamber of commerce and
It safeguards the interests and rights of the enterprise itself, and can also resist unfair competition such as dumping, barriers, and restrictions, and improve the level and grade of the enterprise. Third, the role of self-discipline: the Chamber of Commerce specially formulates industry conventions, industry standards, and unified quality certification
, quality inspection, etc. 4. Service role: The chamber of commerce will not only carry out training and review on the advantages of the same industry, but also regularly organize studies, visits, and inspections to promote common progress of the industry. 5. Coordination role: that is, actively coordinate among enterprises in the industry
relations between enterprises, coordinate the relations and disputes between enterprises in the industry and outside the industry and even enterprises in other places, coordinate the relations between enterprises and government departments, and also be responsible for negotiating with relevant government departments. 6. Information role: through industry organizations, timely reporting
In addition, you can also strengthen contact with foreign industry chambers of commerce to form alliances and seek common development.”
Tang Shengming touched his chin and said: "In other words, as long as enough companies and merchants join, any decision made by the chamber of commerce may have a huge impact on the local business and economy. That's it.
Bar?"
"To a certain extent, that's true." Li Qiang could only reply cautiously before fully understanding Tang Shengming's intention.
Tang Shengming continued to mind his own business and said: "No wonder there are so many trade guilds in Shanghai, but this kind of social group seems to be only suitable for Nanjing. In a big city like Shanghai, it seems that it is rare in small places like Suzhou!
"
"Director, you don't know this. Although we don't have large and small guilds like in big cities such as Nanjing and Shanghai, we do have organizations of similar nature. It's just that it's not so much a chamber of commerce as it is a business association."
'Gang' is more appropriate."
"Oh? What should I say?"
"For example, those engaged in the shingle and saw stone industry spontaneously formed the 'Lu Ban Association', those in the grain and catering industry were the 'Lei Zu Association', those in the slaughtering industry were the 'Guandi Association', and those in the pharmaceutical industry were the 'Yao Wang Association'
', the one in the embroidery industry is the 'Meiniang Association', the one in the smelting industry is the 'Laojun Association', etc. They are like small gangs."
After hearing this, Tang Shengming suddenly realized and said: "So that's it. No wonder after so many years, Suzhou's economy is still not what it used to be."
As soon as these words came out, Li Qiang couldn't help but think to himself: That's nonsense! Don't you have any idea why the once important town in the south of the Yangtze River has fallen into this state? Don't you just want to thank those little devils and those who took the initiative to provoke the war?
Given by you traitors and traitors seeking glory?
Even though he had cursed countless times in his heart, Li Qiang still had to force out a smile and flattered him against his will: "What the director said is absolutely true, and he revealed the truth with one word."
Tang Shengming waved his hands repeatedly and said modestly: "I am speaking out of my feelings. But having said that, if the Quanye Chamber of Commerce can open a branch here, I think it will definitely boost the local economy.
What do you think?"
"Of course, with your support, director, everything will fall into place naturally."
Tang Shengming naturally heard the implication of Li Qiang's words, but he was not angry. Instead, he pointed at Li Qiang and cursed with a smile, "You brat! Why did you agree so happily? You are waiting for me here!"
Li Qiang scratched his head in embarrassment, "This subordinate's little thoughts really cannot escape the eyes of you, Director, and make you laugh."
"It doesn't matter. As the saying goes, if you don't take care of yourself, you will be punished by heaven and earth! It's not a big deal to be a little trick sometimes. I'm not so stingy." Tang Shengming said nonchalantly.
"The director is generous, don't worry, my subordinates will seize the time to implement the branch meeting."
Before he finished speaking, Tang Shengming waved his hand, and then pointed at the photos in his hand and said: "Don't worry, just keep it in mind about setting up a branch. After all, you can't become fat by eating one bite.
Besides, everything has a priority, and right now, this is the top priority."
Li Qiang couldn't help being stunned when he saw this, "Director, what do you mean?"
"I won't hide it from you now. When Mr. Zhou sent Luo Junqiang to Hangzhou, in addition to official business, he also had a private matter." At this point, Tang Shengming quickly glanced around to make sure no one was eavesdropping.
Then he lowered his voice and continued, "Some time ago, Mr. Zhou's mother and father-in-law's family were taken away by the military commanders. Their lives and deaths are still unknown, so Mr. Zhou wanted me to use my contacts to help find out about the current situation of those people. If I can
It would be better to help them get out of trouble."
Before he finished speaking, Li Qiang immediately guessed the intention of Tang Shengming's move, "Are you planning to let me persuade Mr. Zhou to release that Wan Molin in exchange for the freedom of his family?"
"Smart!" Tang Shengming said with admiration, "As long as you can successfully persuade Mr. Zhou to let him go, I think Dai Li will also let go. After all, the man named Wan is Du Yuesheng's most trusted butler, and helping him is just a matter of time.
To help Du Yuesheng, you must know that nowadays, not to mention Chongqing and Nanjing, even the Japanese are overtly and covertly trying to win over him all the time. Therefore, taking this into account, Dai Li should not easily refuse this proposal.
of."
Hearing this, Li Qiang nodded and immediately agreed without saying anything.
While the two were talking secretly, the wedding banquet outside was still in full swing.
The atmosphere in the main hall has reached a climax. The band on the stage played, played and sang, showing off their talents. People in the audience were eating, drinking, talking and laughing. It was so lively!
In the wedding room located in the main building, there are red candle curtains, red quilts and red windows. Everything you see is red. The table in the room is filled with all kinds of dried fruits that mean "having a child early".
Haitang, dressed in happy clothes, sat beside the bed, silently looking at everything in the room, as if everything would disappear in the next second.
Suddenly, there was a strange noise at the door, which made Haitang immediately get up to check, only to find that the originally closed window was blown open by a gust of wind, and she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable loss in her heart.
But at this moment, before she could hear the sound of footsteps, Li Qiang opened the door and walked in, startling her immediately.
"What's wrong?" Li Qiang couldn't help but ask as he looked at Haitang, whose beauty had faded.
"No...it's nothing..." Haitang came back to her senses and quickly closed the window, blushing and whispered, "No...it's late...should we...should we rest?"
However, Li Qiang did not say anything. Instead, he gently pulled Haitang to the bedside and asked with a serious look: "Haitang, although we are legally married, if... if you still...
…”
Before Li Qiang could finish speaking, a scent unique to women suddenly hit him, and then he was thrown onto the bed. For a moment, the temperature in the room continued to rise rapidly, and soon the entire room
It is full of deep love...
After a night of romance, Li Qiang got up early the next morning and took Haitang to greet Minglou and Gu Hansheng respectively.
After greetings, Li Qiang told Gu Hansheng about Tang Shengming's proposal for the Quanye Chamber of Commerce to open a branch in Suzhou.
However, Li Qiang, who originally thought it was just a formality, never expected that Gu Hansheng not only did not agree immediately, but also put forward a condition.
So after bidding farewell to Gu Hansheng, Li Qiang came to Tang Shengming's office without stopping.
"director!"
"Here you go! Sit down!" After saying that, Tang Shengming began to look at Li Qiang consciously or unconsciously. It wasn't until he sat down that he continued with a smile, "It's not bad, he doesn't look listless. I have a wife like this, so I can still
I thought you had to wait until noon to get up!"
"The bodies of my subordinates belong to the party and the state, and I dare not indulge them wantonly."
"Well said! Although it is reasonable and reasonable, I should let you enjoy this sweet time of newlyweds, but this is such a big thing and I really don't feel comfortable letting others do it, so I can only help you run away.
It’s a trip.”
"My subordinates only rely on their supervisor to send them, and they will never complain."
"Okay, I received the news that Mr. Zhou's son has returned to China a few days ago, which means that unless there are special circumstances during this period, Mr. Zhou and his wife will stay in Shanghai. It is a good time to go to lobby. This is a rare opportunity.
Don’t miss it!”
Li Qiang nodded quickly after hearing this, "I understand!"
After saying that, Li Qiang looked like he was hesitating to speak. Seeing this, Tang Shengming hurriedly said: "Just say what you want to say, there is no need to be so hesitant."
"Um...director, it's like this. I already told my father-in-law about opening a branch here before I came here."
"What does President Gu mean?"
"My father-in-law is naturally in favor of your proposal, but according to him, if you want to open a branch here, you must get someone. Without his nod, the Chamber of Commerce will not be able to open at all."
As soon as these words came out, Tang Shengming frowned, "Who is so overbearing that they don't even care about the face of our Qingxiang Committee?"
However, Li Qiang scratched his head in embarrassment, "To tell you the truth, that person really dares not to give us face, because he is the Vice Chairman of the Economic Committee, Gu Chuanwang."
"Who are you talking about? Gu Minzhang?"
After receiving Li Qiang's affirmative reply, Tang Shengming began to have difficulties.
You must know that the teacher-student relationship between you and Wang Jingwei is not worth mentioning in front of the irreversible friendship between Gu Minzhang and Wang Jingwei. Whether it is the power or financial resources in their hands, the two of them are not at the same level at all.
.
But even so, Tang Shengming was still puzzled as to why the Quanye Chamber of Commerce had to give Gu Minzhang's nod to open a branch in Suzhou.
Perhaps seeing the doubts in Tang Shengming's mind, Li Qiang hurriedly explained: "Director, you don't know something. My father-in-law and King Ship Gu are cousins. When we were parents, there was some conflict between the two families. Later,
It even got to the point of irreconcilability, and eventually my father-in-law and his family went to Hong Kong to develop their lives in anger. They swore not to have any contact with each other until they die, so I didn’t dare to invite King Ship Gu to attend my wedding ceremony yesterday.”
"That's it." After hearing this, Tang Shengming nodded suddenly, but then he frowned again, "No, didn't the Quanye Chamber of Commerce already have a branch in Shanghai? There didn't seem to be one at that time.
Obtain the consent of King Ship Gu!"
"It's like this. At that time, my father-in-law was only the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman Wang continued to boost Shanghai's economy, so King Ship Gu chose to turn a blind eye. But now the situation is completely different.
It’s different.”
After hearing this, Tang Shengming nodded clearly and said: "That's it... I understand, you don't have to worry about Gu Shipwang, I will find a way to deal with it, and you can rest assured and focus on lobbying Mr. Zhou."
Everything is fine."
"Yes! I understand!"
After saying that, Li Qiang was about to get up and leave, but was stopped by Tang Shengming, "Wait a minute!"
Before he finished speaking, Tang Shengming took out a letter from the drawer and handed it to Li Qiang.
"This is……"
"The reply from Chongqing, after many inquiries, finally allowed me to find out the whereabouts of Mr. Zhou's mother and his father-in-law's family. If the lobbying reaches a deadlock, please take it out and it should be able to help you."
"Thank you, director."
"Go for it!"
On the way back, Li Qiang couldn't wait to open the envelope. After confirming that the content inside was roughly consistent with what Tang Shengming said, before he could breathe a sigh of relief, the pupils of his eyes suddenly shrank hard and his heart stopped.
Then it accelerated and beat violently.
Because he was surprised to find that the place where Zhou Fohai and his father-in-law's family were imprisoned was the same as General Huang Xiansheng, the Xifeng Concentration Camp in Guizhou!
For a moment, Li Qiang couldn't believe that there could be such a coincidence in this world. However, he soon calmed down. Before long, a bold plan was quietly brewing in his mind and gradually took shape.
