Chapter 436: The reaction to 2000 million is still fermenting
Chapter 436: The reaction to 2000 million is still fermenting
"Chen Zhe, are you stupid? Are you giving money to Zhongda and Huagong for nothing?"
Chen Zhe could guess that his phone would be bombarded with calls after the news was broadcast, but he didn't expect that the second person to call was Wang Youqing.
It's quite regrettable, it feels like playing the piano to summon buffalo.
The first person to call was Liang Haoqun, deputy director of the TV station. He was one of those people who "gets the moon first because he is close to the water". He saw the press release before the relevant news was released.
I immediately contacted Chen Zhuo to find out the details and made an appointment to have dinner together in the evening.
"You have 2000 million, why not invest it in an agency?"
Wang Youqing was still complaining loudly on the phone: "I can set up agencies across half of China in half a year, and I guarantee you will make 200 million... No, 400 million!"
"Brother Wang, the research institute was not established for money."
Chen said with a smile: "It is mainly to promote the development of the software industry in the province. We scholars always like to worry about the country and the people. I have something else to do. Let's go to the club together when we are free..."
Qu Baoguo stood aside, bent over, and listened to the phone call. When he saw Chen Zhuo hung up, he couldn't help but give him a thumbs up:
"Brother Wang, Mr. Chen's realm is really high. When I have money in the future, I will also learn from him to do charity everywhere."
"Hold!"
Wang Youqing was almost laughing out of anger: "He is pretending to be stupid, but you are really stupid! You even believe this kind of nonsense?"
"Isn't it?"
Qu Baoguo scratched his head. He could only see the first or second level of things, but Wang Youqing could see the third or fourth level.
"Of course not!"
Wang Youqing picked up the cigarette on the table, lit it, and slowly exhaled: "I used 400 million as bait, but even Chen Zhe didn't like it. It shows that the value of this research institute is far more than 400 million."
Only then did Qu Baoguo realize the true meaning of the brief conversation just now.
"That's four hundred million."
Qu Baoguo couldn't help but smack his lips: "What on earth is Mr. Chen going to do?"
"How would I know? Come on, let's go check out the store."
Wang Youqing took two deep puffs, put out his cigarette, and then cursed Qu Baoguo: "Why didn't you get into Tsinghua University? Otherwise, I would have gone into the Internet industry. Why would I have to go to a construction site in the hot sun?"
Qu Baoguo wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
If I could get into Tsinghua University, would you still dare to show off in front of me?
I shouted directly: "Xiaoqing, pour some water for your father!"
……
The Municipal Party School on Xianlie Road.
Leaders who are able to study at the Municipal Party School basically have a certain degree of political sensitivity, and they can grasp and extract important information from simple news reports.
"Snapped!"
Guo Jiamao placed today's issue of Guangdong Government Gazette in front of Chen Peisong.
"Old Chen."
Guo Jiamao's tone was filled with disbelief: "Tell me the truth, did you know that Chen Zhe invested 2000 million yuan in Internet software?"
"This one……"
Chen Peisong took a glance and he really knew it.
But it was only one night early. Maybe the son was worried that his parents would be scared to have a heart attack the next day, so he specifically informed them.
In addition to the old Chen couple, Yu Xian and Song Shiwei also knew about it.
Chen felt that this was such a big thing, and he didn't want them to think that it was just news they saw in the reports.
“He doesn’t actually have that much money.”
Chen Peisong said: "In addition to the support of the company's partners, we also mortgaged the company to the bank, which is how we managed to save so much."
This is how Chen explained to his parents last night the origin of the 2000 million.
Naturally it is "eight parts false and two parts true".
To be honest, if Chen Peisong and Empress Dowager Mao knew that their son owed a bank loan of 100 million yuan, they would be so anxious that they couldn't even sleep or eat, let alone drink water.
Now, Chen Peisong brought it up again to explain it to Guo Jiamao.
"Old Chen, this is not important!"
Guo Jiamao shook his head: "This matter was reported in the Political Gazette, which means that the 2000 million is not just a so-called economic investment, but has been given a certain political significance, which means..."
The former deputy district chief, now deputy director Guo, raised his index finger and pointed at the ceiling:
"It shows that the higher authorities support college students' entrepreneurship, appreciate investment in high-tech industries, and encourage giving back to education and public welfare. Believe it or not, Chen Zhuo may be mentioned in the provincial work report this year."
"It's not that exaggerated, Lao Guo. 2000 million is not even worth the money in our province."
Chen Peisong quickly waved his hands.
What level of document is the provincial work report?
Every word has been carefully considered countless times, and all the groups (individuals) who are able to have their names recorded are those who made great contributions in the province last year.
"The meaning of college students starting their own businesses and giving back to society are different. Besides, it's only April now, and there are still eight months until the end of the year."
Guo Peisong patted his roommate on the shoulder and said, "Who knows what big move your son will make next!"
"It's hard for a good cook to cook without rice. He has spent 2000 million yuan now, and he will have a hard time paying it back in the second half of the year. How can he have the energy to make a big move?"
No matter what time, Lao Chen always speaks modestly, which usually avoids offending others.
Guo Jiamao smiled. This kid from Chen Peisong's family looked gentle on the surface, but he was actually a man with hidden talents.
2000 million is definitely not his upper limit, he will want to do something bigger in the future.
"It's a pity."
Guo Jiamao sighed, "I have now fallen into a cold office like the Communications Administration. If it were in the past, I would have at least given your boy some help."
Chen Peisong's eyes moved: "Old Guo, you have eaten more salt than he has eaten rice. Even if you just give him a few words of advice, it will be enough for him."
……
Three middle-aged teachers were sitting in the office of the College of Life Sciences of Huazhong Agricultural University.
Two women and one man, who can still stay in colleges and universities at this age, are basically at the level of professor (associate professor).
One of the female professors was reviewing emails from students.
She must have been very beautiful when she was young, and even now in middle age, she still maintains her elegant demeanor.
She only raised her head occasionally, and the pair of phoenix eyes under her dark eyebrows looked a little sharp, and there were faint horizontal lines on her forehead caused by frowning, which slightly destroyed this elegant and graceful beauty.
This is Sweetie’s mother, Lu Man.
Although there are a lot of materials on Professor Lu's desk, each one is arranged very neatly. Even the homework handed in by students has every corner smoothed out.
It can be seen that Professor Lu has obsessive-compulsive disorder.
"Old Sun, read this news."
Another female professor, who probably had nothing to do, was flipping through the Yangcheng Evening News.
This was ordered by the school and each office has a copy.
When she was halfway through reading, she suddenly showed the newspaper to the male professor next to her: "Sometimes I really have to admit that using college entrance examination scores to screen students is somewhat effective. Zhongda seems to be a little better than our school."
The male professor "Lao Sun" turned his head and took a quick look: "Wow! College students nowadays are really rich. But Lao Xue, this is funded by your family, right?"
“Not necessarily.”
Professor Xue shook her head and said, "I have been following this student for a long time. He started his own business last semester. Haven't you heard of the Zhongda Learning Network?"
“Is this the founder of the Zhongda Learning Network?”
Old Sun asked in surprise.
Lu Man didn't pay much attention to the idle chat among his colleagues, but when he heard the words "CUHK Learning Network", his fingers that were typing on the keyboard suddenly paused.
"Yes."
Professor Xue also sighed: "I don't know whether this student's entrepreneurial ability was taught by Lingnan College or he has this talent."
"Ringyuan?"
Lu Man's heart was moved again, so he asked, "Professor Xue, what's the news in the newspaper?"
Professor Xue's attitude towards Lu Man is far less casual than that towards Lao Sun.
She held the newspaper steady, handed it over with both hands and said, "The founder of the Zhongda Learning Network, the freshman. News reports say he invested 2000 million in the development of network software, and also established a computer research institute in conjunction with Zhongda Huagong..."
"2000?"
Lu Man pushed his gold-rimmed glasses calmly.
For ordinary people, 2000 million may be a fortune that they can never get in their lifetime, but for a family like Lu Man, it is not out of reach.
Song Zuoming of CITIC has a high income. The welfare of the times is first reflected in the salaries of those employed in the financial sector.
Moreover, if Song Zuoming was willing to go into business, with his fame and influence, the capital he could mobilize might reach hundreds of millions.
So Lu Man was not jealous, she was just surprised at how a young man, a college student from an ordinary family, could come up with 2000 million?
Just when I was wondering, my cell phone suddenly rang. It was my husband calling.
"Hey?"
Lu Man stepped on her high heels and went to the corridor outside to answer the call: "What's the matter?"
"Did you see the news report?"
Song Zuomin asked: "Chen Zhuo invested 2000 million..."
"I'm correcting students' papers."
Lu Man didn't want to admit it at first, but suddenly she remembered some of Chen's behaviors on her daughter's birthday last month, which changed her preconceived impression of him.
So she added, "I heard from my colleagues later."
"How about it?"
Song Zuomin's voice was quite gratified: "Chen Zhe actually made such a large investment without making any noise. I was surprised for a long time."
"is it a lot?"
Lu Man was not trying to argue, but asked sincerely: "For many companies, 2000 million is just the threshold."
“That’s not how you look at it.”
Song Zuomin patiently explained: "Investment does not grow in multiples. It does not mean 2000 million this year and 4000 million next year. In economics, investment often grows exponentially. 2000 million this year may become 1 million next year and 5 million the year after."
"Where does Chen Zhe get so much money?"
Lu Man couldn't help but ask, "The learning network shouldn't be that profitable, right?"
"It's hard to say, but since it can be made public, the source of the money must be clean."
Song Zuomin instigated with interest: "Why don't you go ask your daughter?" "Nervous~"
How could Lu Man be so shameless? Besides, 2000 million is not an astronomical figure. She said, "You have been speaking for Chen all the time, and he comes here to show off his achievements. Do I have to ask my daughter?"
"Hehe~"
Song Zuomin smiled and said, "I mainly hope that you can take off your tinted glasses and look at a motivated young man normally."
"Humph~"
Lu Man didn't want to pay attention to her husband, but she was going to ask him if he was free to come home for dinner this week.
Suddenly, a crying female voice came from the microphone: "Boss Song, Director Yuan and the others are bullying me again..."
"Let's not talk about it for now. I have something to do here."
Song Zuoming hung up the phone in a hurry.
"Ok."
Deep down, Lu Man still hopes that her husband can come home more often for dinner.
But he was too busy.
Lu Man returned to the office and typed a few more lines on the computer, but he always felt that something was wrong.
"Is it because of this 2000 million investment?"
Lu Man pondered for a moment, it seemed that this was not the reason.
She thought hard for a while and realized that it was the pretentious female voice before her husband hung up the phone.
Song Zuoming had been an official for decades, holding a high position of power and a handsome appearance, but he had never been involved in any romantic scandal.
Therefore, Lu Man has always trusted her husband, so she didn't react just now.
Now that I realize something is wrong, it’s just my female sixth sense reminding me.
"who is she?"
Lu Man's eyes gradually became alert. He bent his knuckles and knocked on the table "dong dong dong".
At this time, in Song Zuoming's office.
A young woman in her twenties, with a slim figure and pretty face, was crying with red eyes as she expressed her grievances.
Song Zuoming concealed the impatience in his eyes, as if this situation had happened more than once.
After waiting for the other party to finish speaking, Song Zuomin said seriously, "Xiao Chen, the old secretary came to me before he retired. He said that there were problems in your marriage and he hoped to be transferred from your original position to the general manager's office to gain some experience and change your environment and mood."
"The old secretary has ruined his health because of his work for the group. His wishes before retirement are not excessive. We must satisfy them."
Song Zuomin crossed his hands on the table and continued, "But you have to understand that the General Manager's Office is a place with very high standards. Xiao Yuan's requirements are just normal. What you need to do now is to adapt to the environment, not complain about it!"
"Yes, I understand."
The young woman nodded twitchingly, and when she reached out to tidy up her clothes, she "accidentally" revealed the narrow strap of her bra on her shoulders.
Song Zuomin immediately turned his head away and said in a cold voice, "If you have nothing else, get out."
When the young woman Hua Xin saw Song Zuomin's avoidance like the plague, she felt aggrieved and resentful.
In my previous workplace, my leaders coveted my body and beauty, but they didn’t dare to take any advantage of me because of my father’s prestige.
But from the longing eyes of those men, Chen Zixuan knew her own appeal.
Even after hearing that she was divorced, the men became more fanatical.
Unexpectedly, after being transferred to the General Manager's Office and meeting some senior leaders, this mature and handsome executive director of the company never even glanced at me.
Even though she took advantage of his relationship with his father and often found different excuses to get close to him, he still didn't give her a word.
"I just don't believe there is a cat in the world that doesn't steal fish."
Chen Zixuan had heard that Song Zuoming's lover was a university teacher, but because of work, the two were often in different places.
For a leader of his level, isn't it normal for him to have an old and nagging wife at home and a confidante outside to accompany him in life?
So Chen Zixuan felt that Song Zuoming was just pretending.
She walked outside step by step, and suddenly heard Song Zuomin shouting behind her: "Wait a minute!"
"Mr. Song!"
Chen Zixuan turned around quickly, thinking that Song Zuoming wanted to ask her out for dinner in the evening under the pretext of "discussing work".
Middle-aged leaders like to use this reason.
"Come into my office later."
However, Song Zuomin warned seriously: "Please knock on the door first."
……
During the evening social event, Chen received many phone calls.
There is her mother, Empress Dowager Mao. Although she learned about the investment situation last night, she still felt an indescribable sense of uneasiness when it was really exposed in the form of news.
There is no way, 2000 million is too much for an ordinary family.
There are also Secretary Huang Yi and Zheng Ju from the school Youth League Committee.
Ever since the "Learning Network" was tied up by the Youth League Committee, it seems like it has become something that cannot be shaken off.
Secretary Huang also came to the last project of Anju.com agency.
Secretary Huang also did not miss any of the letter-reply items this time.
However, they "personally asked about it" and asked "Is there anything the Youth League Committee can do to help?"
Given Chen Zhuo's personality, he would definitely not refuse, and he took the opportunity to say that the Chinese Institute of Computer Software Science lacked a party affairs leadership unit.
If the Youth League Committee does not mind the increased workload, please ask Secretary Huang to send a capable person to guide the work.
So, it was natural for my good friend Zheng Ju to be recommended.
The main focus is on entrepreneurship, but in the process of entrepreneurship, we unite all the forces that can be united and slowly form something called the "tracing system".
However, among college students, there are few contacts.
Even Huang Baihan and Wang Changhua didn't see it.
This is normal. After all, they seldom pay attention to social news. Maybe after a couple of days of gradual fermentation, they will be surprised.
There was another phone call, unexpected but reasonable.
Deng Zhi.
Ever since they met by chance while strolling in the flower street during the Spring Festival, Chen Zhuo showed that he understood Deng Zhi's idea of "not getting married and not having children", and the two of them started chatting more often in their daily lives.
And it’s not limited to work.
For example, during the Lantern Festival, Chen was playing with his phone in the middle of the night and saw that Deng Zhi’s QQ profile picture was still lit, so he sent her a message saying “Happy Lantern Festival”.
Deng Zhi replied immediately: "Happy Lantern Festival."
She was working overtime on a manuscript, so Chen Zhuo didn't bother her too much. He just said politely, "Let's have dinner when we have time," and continued to chat with cos sister.
For example, on Valentine's Day, Deng Zhi also gossiped a little and talked about where he and his girlfriend spent Valentine's Day.
Chen Zhuo said, "I was in the hospital with Yu Dudu on IV drip."
Deng Zhi asked, "Who is Yu Dudu?"
Chen Zhu replied, "My girlfriend's little cousin."
Deng Zhi just sent a "smiley face" emoticon, and then did not reply to the message, leaving the space for Chen Zhuo and his girlfriend.
Deng Zhi knew that Chen Zhuo had a girlfriend.
She didn't show any jealousy just because Chen Zhuo said when he was a child that "I want to marry Sister Zhizhi when I grow up".
It seemed like she had forgotten the joke long ago, and she loved her work too much.
"Chenzhe!"
Deng Zhi’s voice is actually quite nice to listen to, clear and refreshing, like the feeling of “biting into a crisp plum”.
But she spoke too quickly, as if she was in a hurry to finish and return to her work.
"Sister Zhizhi."
Chen responded gently. He could probably guess Deng Zhi's intention.
"Let's meet in the evening!"
Deng Zhi was still quick-witted, speaking in the tone of a strong working woman: "The editor-in-chief of the newspaper knows that we know each other, and he gave me a task. I must be ahead of other newspapers and magazines and be the first to get an interview with you."
"Ha~"
Chen Zhuo joked: "If it weren't for your editor-in-chief's mission, would we not be able to meet?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Zhuo couldn't help but slap his head.
Did you just spend 2000 million and are you a little overconfident? Why are you so careless when you talk?
This is Sister Zhizhi, not Sister Cos!
Fortunately, Deng Zhi didn't seem to hear anything. She continued to make her own arrangements: "I'll pick you up from your school at 7pm."
"Sister Zhizhi, I don't have time tonight."
Chen said apologetically, "I have an appointment with Director Liang of Guangzhou TV Station."
"Which Director Liang? Liang Haoquan?"
Deng Zhi was a little surprised how Chen Zhe knew Liang Haoqun.
But on second thought, since Chen Zhe could come up with so much money in one go, it seemed that everything made sense.
"After you finish your meal, can you spare two hours for me?"
Deng Zhi said: "I don't want your first interview to be taken away by the TV station."
Chen thought to himself, “Didn’t I give you my virginity?”
When the learning network was just starting out.
But he could only think about it in his heart, and said, "I don't know what time it will be. If it's too late, let's do it another day."
"I'll wait for you no matter how late it is."
Deng Zhi has a strong passion for work, after all, it can replace marriage.
Things had come to this point, and Chen Zhu had no choice but to agree.
……
In the evening, Chen Zhuo came to the familiar Li Garden Restaurant. He pushed open the private room and found that in addition to Liang Haoqun and Yang Guang, there were some middle-aged men he didn't know but who looked very "official".
At the same time, there are three beautiful female hosts with dignified looks.
One of them is the long-lost big-breasted sister "Huang Cancan".
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(End of this chapter)