industrial overlord

Chapter 497

"Zhenhua, thank you for being able to invite me to drink tea." Jin Jianbo said leisurely.

This is in the newly opened teahouse next to Jianjun Square in Nandu. Jin Jianbo and Lin Zhenhua are sitting across a small tea table, facing each other.There is a set of exquisite tea sets on the table, and the tea in the cups exudes a refreshing fragrance.

As entrusted by Shen Jiale, Lin Zhenhua made a special trip to Nandu when he came back from South America to meet Jin Jianbo.He heard from Shen Jiale that after Jin Jianbo was released from prison, he temporarily lived in a relative's house in Nandu.In fact, Jin Jianbo's house in Jiangshidian was still vacant, but he felt ashamed to go back to see his former colleagues, so he could only live in someone else's house.

Lin Zhenhua picked up his teacup, took a sip, put down the cup, and said with a smile: "Jianbo, I've been running outside all this time, and I just heard that you...are fine. I have been friends for many years, so I have to invite you to sit down." Sit down."

Celebrating someone's release after serving his sentence, and cleaning up someone's release from prison... This kind of words sound awkward, so Lin Zhenhua doesn't know how to express it.Fortunately, Jin Jianbo is not stupid, and everyone can express their opinions.

"It's been seven years. Walking out of the high wall feels like a lifetime away. I'm not used to walking on the streets of Nandu," Jin Jianbo said.

"Why don't you get used to it?"

"There are more tall buildings, more cars, less clothes for lesbians, and... mobile phones. I found that many people use mobile phones. I remember that in the past, whoever had a big brother was very proud." Jin Jianbo said Looking at what he has seen and heard these days, he is not worried whether Lin Zhenhua will laugh at him.

"Really?" Lin Zhenhua was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing: "Maybe we don't feel anything after watching it every day."

In fact, in 1995, there were really few people with mobile phones on Nandu Street, which could not be compared with the 21st century before Lin Zhenhua traveled.But for Jin Jianbo, who was imprisoned in the 80s, this was already a shocking scene.The few years he stayed in prison also coincided with the period when China's economy went through a trough and began to exert its strength. Even an inland city like Nandu has a new look every year.

"It's been a few days in the cave, and it's been a thousand years in the world. I understand it now. It's a pity that I haven't been able to experience these changes in person." Jin Jianbo is still expressing emotion.

Jin Jianbo's circle of friends is not too narrow, but after he was imprisoned, most of his original dog-meat friends dispersed. After he was released from prison this time, although a few friends visited him, Jin Jianbo felt that he could not find them at all. There is no common language, so the conversation is often not speculative, and it will fall apart after a few words.On the other hand, when Lin Zhenhua asked him out today, he hurried over. In his mind, Lin Zhenhua was the only one who could understand his feelings.

"Jianbo, you have come out now, do you have any plans for the future?" Lin Zhenhua brought the topic to the point.

Jin Jianbo asked back: "Zhenhua, you came to me on a special trip, do you want to introduce me a job opportunity?"

Lin Zhenhua laughed again. He found that Jin Jianbo was actually a very smart person, and he could see his intentions at a glance.

"Jianbo, I was entrusted by someone."

"I know, Xiao Shen begged you, right?" Jin Jianbo said, "Xiao Shen is a kind person, I'm sorry for her."

"There's no need to talk about it now, she also hopes you have a good home." Lin Zhenhua said.

"By the way, Zhenhua, I think of another thing. In order to help me refund the stolen money, Xiao Shen borrowed 2 yuan from you. Haven't you forgotten?" Jin Jianbo suddenly brought up the old matter.

Lin Zhenhua said: "This matter is over, and Jiale has already paid me back the money."

What Lin Zhenhua said was not a lie. After Shen Jiale went to Hanhua Heavy Industry, her salary level increased. After saving money for several years, she finally paid off the 2 yuan she borrowed from Lin Zhenhua.The money she used to repay the debt was earned by herself, and she did not use Fang Yanwu's salary.On this issue, Fang Yanwu did not force himself, because he knew that if he paid the money for Shen Jiale, she would feel awkward.

Jin Jianbo shook his head and said: "No, she shouldn't be the one to pay back the money. It's the money I owe, and she just borrowed it for me. However, it's useless for me to say this now, and I can't afford to pay it back now." You, Zhenhua, remember this, as long as I, Jin Jianbo, are still alive, I will definitely pay you back the 2 yuan with interest."

"Uh... well, I'll just keep it accountable." Lin Zhenhua had no choice but to compromise.He knew that Jin Jianbo was a face-saving person. He owed a debt and asked a divorced ex-wife to repay the money for him. This was something Jin Jianbo could not bear.However, because Jin Jianbo still has such ambition, Lin Zhenhua feels that he can still be saved.If Jin Jianbo was in a state of depression after being in prison for several years, Lin Zhenhua would not bother to help him.

"Jianbo, there is no rush to pay back the money. I think you should find a job to do it." Lin Zhenhua said.

"Zhenhua, do you have any plans for me? I want to hear." Jin Jianbo asked with a smile.

Lin Zhenhua suddenly felt a little strange to Jin Jianbo. In the past, Jin Jianbo looked very smooth on the surface, but there was some domineering arrogance hidden in his bones.Today, Jin Jianbo's speech has become much more straightforward, but the impetuousness in his heart can't be seen. This may be the transformation of a few years behind bars.

Lin Zhenhua said: "You have the technology, and you also have management experience in Jiangshi Electric. I have also seen the rules and regulations you made in the factory at the beginning, and they are still very good. Therefore, I think you are fully competent. A mid-to-high-level management position in a medium-sized company. If you don’t mind, I would like to hire you to take over a factory in Hunbei City in the northeast. It is a company engaged in welding equipment, and you know it professionally. Assistant to the factory director, the current factory director was sent by us before, and he is not very capable in terms of ability."

Regarding the placement of Jin Jianbo, Lin Zhenhua had previously discussed with Xiang Zhe and other senior executives, and also sought the opinions of Ye Yuancai, the deputy general manager of Jiang Shidian and now Hanhua Refrigeration Equipment Company.Ye Yuancai's evaluation of Jin Jianbo is more objective, he thinks that this person is not bad in nature, and his ability is not bad, as long as he is used well, he should be able to play a role.

Xiang Zhe didn't know much about Jin Jianbo, but after comprehensively analyzing some materials, he also agreed with Lin Zhenhua's suggestion of using Jin Jianbo.Hanhua acquired 10 machinery companies in Northeast China last year, and is currently short of management talents.Jin Jianbo's imprisonment for corruption was largely due to Niu Beisheng's involvement. Both Lin Zhenhua and Xiang Zhe believed that his essence was good.

When Lin Zhenhua uttered this idea, he thought that Jin Jianbo would be moved, but unexpectedly the other party did not even stumble, so he flatly refused:

"No, Zhenhua, I appreciate your kindness, but I still want to do something by myself."

"Jianbo, in fact, if you are willing to go, you will help me a lot." Lin Zhenhua had to change his way of persuading people.Sometimes when you give benefits to others, others are embarrassed to accept it.But if you tell the other party that this is doing yourself a favor, the other party will be able to say yes.

Lin Zhenhua's method didn't work on Jin Jianbo. He shook his head and said, "Zhenhua, you don't need to comfort me. To be honest, I still have some confidence in my ability. I believe that if I really accept you If you give me a factory, I will be brave and work hard for a few years to turn a factory into a profit. It should not be a problem. In the past, Jiang Shidian’s failure was mainly because Niu Beisheng was too bastard. If I had changed to a more honest leader, I wouldn’t have come to this point.”

Lin Zhenhua asked strangely: "In this case, why are you unwilling to accept my arrangement?"

Jin Jianbo smiled self-deprecatingly, and said, "Maybe it's because of face. Zhenhua, if I say that I have always been dissatisfied with you and want to compare with you, do you believe it or not?"

"Of course I believe it. You...uh, you told me a few years ago." Lin Zhenhua said.This is what Jin Jianbo told Lin Zhenhua himself when Lin Zhenhua went to see him in prison when he was first imprisoned.

Jin Jianbo said: "I have such an experience of being in prison. This life has been ruined. For me, wealth or face is not important. However, I still have a little competitive spirit left, so I I want to use the rest of my life to satisfy my last wish and give myself an explanation, do you understand?"

"I understand, but I don't understand." Lin Zhenhua said, "I can understand your feelings, but I don't know what you plan to do."

"I want to go for it myself. If I win and make a career, I will be worthy of my life. If I fail, I will admit it."

"You want to start your own business?" Lin Zhenhua roughly understood Jin Jianbo's thoughts.

If Jin Jianbo accepted Lin Zhenhua's help and went to a certain factory in the northeast to be an assistant to the factory director, no matter how well he did, he would only borrow Lin Zhenhua's platform and still rank under Lin Zhenhua. Speaking of it, it's just a piece of chicken rib.But if he starts his own business, if he encounters a good opportunity, he may be able to soar into the sky, at least it does not need to be said that he succeeded with the help of Lin Zhenhua.

On the one hand, Jin Jianbo regards Lin Zhenhua as his only friend who can confide his ideals, and on the other hand, he regards Lin Zhenhua as the object of his competition.It's no wonder that if Lin Zhenhua wasn't someone worthy of his surpassing, he wouldn't think that Lin Zhenhua was worthy of being his friend.

People are really weird sometimes.

"Now is an era of entrepreneurship. However, there are many opportunities and great competition pressure. Now is the era of business for all. Hundreds of new businesses appear every year, and millions of new businesses close. Jianbo, if you want to start a business If not, we still have to consider the possibility of failure." Lin Zhenhua could only try to persuade Jin Jianbo on the sidelines.

Jin Jianbo said: "I have made up my mind. I will not compete with those farmers and entrepreneurs in China. I want to go abroad to seek gold. There are not many Chinese companies going abroad to seek gold. I believe I can seize the opportunity. .”

"Going abroad! Where are you going?" Lin Zhenhua asked in surprise.

"Africa!" Jin Jianbo replied decisively.

(End of this chapter)