The Age of Rebirth

Chapter 495 Matchmaking
If Li Weidong continued to walk, he would definitely hit the big red-painted pillar in front of him. Although this sky-high pillar looked like wood, Li Weidong had personally confirmed it was not, and it was very hard.

I really bumped into it, either my forehead was red, or my eye sockets were swollen, which definitely hindered my eyesight and hearing. If I couldn't make it right, I would really have to take a leave of absence for the next few days to recuperate.

Li Weidong smiled and said to the old man who reminded him just now: "I don't know if there is money on the ground, but I just heard the report you made, Director Zeng, every word is money!"

This old man is none other than Director Zeng who was reporting on behalf of the Planning Commission just now.

Although Li Weidong doesn't pay much attention to his company's affairs, he has to come forward for many things that involve approval from above.

It's not because it's difficult, but it should be so. Everyone knows that you are the leader of these companies. If there is something that needs to be resolved by the ministries and commissions, you don't come forward.

Once or twice is okay. After a long time and many times, people will feel disrespectful and despise them as leaders of the ministry, which is impolite.

That being the case, people don't necessarily have to give you face, nor do they deliberately embarrass you, they just follow the rules and study.

Although Li Weidong is not a very smart person, he has experienced all kinds of tempering in his previous life for these people's sophistication, so he naturally knows some face problems in it.

Therefore, these companies under his control generally have large projects that need to be approved by the higher authorities. Even if he was not present at the time, he will round up these matters when he has the opportunity in the future.

Such a large office as the Ji-Commission must not be able to get around, and Li Weidong has come out a lot, and the relationship has gradually become familiar, so he and Director Zeng are old acquaintances, and it doesn't hurt to make some jokes.

"You see businessmen are different. They keep three words in their line of business, and they can think of business in everything they look at!" Director Zeng said with a smile to the people next to him.

The people around also laughed and echoed: "That must be the case. Chairman Li is a businessman, someone who can come up with ideas at any time. We just watch the fun. Only people like Chairman Li can understand what you mean, Director!"

This mouth flattered both of them in one sentence, and Director Zeng couldn't hide his smile. Li Weidong could only give him a compliment after hearing this. .

However, Li Weidong didn't dare to bear this kind of praise, so he quickly wanted to be humble, and flattered him by the way, but before he could speak, the director Zeng who was next to him began to speak.

"Old Zhou, you are right. You are all bosses and cadres now, but you are also businessmen. You have to find ways to do business. You can't just focus on the little money in the finance department!"

While Director Zeng was talking, he looked at the people around him with a smile that was not a smile, which made Li Weidong feel a little weird. The meaning behind the words should not be too obvious, so he took the opportunity to criticize them a few words.

As soon as Li Weidong heard this, he felt wrong. Why did he set a target for him?

Although Li Weidong doesn't know all the people around him, he also knows some of them. They are all the bosses of state-owned enterprises, and they are all the cards of those central enterprises in later generations. Although he is not unaffected, there is no need to offend him!
But now that Director Zeng had finished speaking, if he said something else rashly, he might have the intention of speaking to these people, and he might not understand the leader's intention and make the leader unhappy again.

In short, at this time, it is impossible to say no, and it is impossible not to say it. Li Weidong has to carry this unknown cauldron honestly.

"Director Zeng, I don't dare to compare with Li Dong. There are several Li Dongs in the whole country, even in the whole world. Is it Li Dong?" Seeing Li Weidong's embarrassing expression, Mr. Zhou continued.

"If you say that again, I really have no place to be ashamed!" Li Weidong just replied politely, neither saying yes nor no, anyway, what you said is what you said, so don't bother me.

In this morning's report, Li Weidong heard very clearly that the turnaround of state-owned enterprises is still a key topic. There are too many state-owned enterprises that are still at a loss. This is the case with their heavy-duty truck factory in Qizhou, which has suffered huge losses.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I came to the superiors to ask for policies and funds. Of course, the main thing is money.

Director Zeng probably has seen this kind of scene a lot. Their planning-committee manages too many things, and many things can be found in their department. There are so many mouths in the country, which one can he take care of?
Director Zeng persuaded them a few words and let them go first. This is not the time to talk about this matter, the meeting is important!
Seeing a few people leaving reluctantly, Director Zeng said to Li Weidong: "I'm telling you a joke. Now the life of the enterprise is getting more and more difficult. If you don't want to think about how to run an enterprise, you will cry poor!"

"Crying children have milk!" Li Weidong echoed casually.

Director Zeng smiled and shook his head and said: "Yes, that's what they think. They always think that if they come here to cry for a few words, the department will give some. It means that the employees can't be left without rice!"

"But they also don't think about it. How many mouths are waiting for the rice from top to bottom in the whole country, who will not give it to whom? Which enterprise is not difficult? It is definitely not possible to rely on financial blood transfusions. Fundamentally, they still have to solve their own hematopoietic problems!"

"However, the original system has lost its hematopoietic function, and the fundamentals of development still need to be changed. The batch of joint-stock enterprises established last year have achieved good results. Although the time is short and there is no specific data, the mental outlook of the employees is quite good. it is good!"

"So in recent years, the general direction of our shareholding system is no problem. Even if there are some small problems, we can't hide our shortcomings. We can't give up because of choking. We should continue to work on it. Only in this way can we liberate productivity, solve hematopoietic problems, and survive. Nutrient needles, even if it is a short-lived brilliance, will wither sooner or later!"

Director Zeng and Li Weidong strolled towards the entrance of the auditorium. The two chatted casually, wondering if they meant something. Li Weidong always felt that Director Zeng's words had other meanings.

Could it be that there are some discordant voices in the shareholding system? Under normal circumstances, everything has two sides, or even multiple sides. It is normal to have different voices. Looking at the current situation, the voices of opposition are not small!

Li Weidong said: "It's normal to have different voices, but it will prove to be correct in the end. The pain in a short period of time, even the pain on the skin is worth it!"

Li Weidong naturally knows that the content of these objections is attacking, although it seems that there are various problems now, and there are even many things that have been operated too hastily, and some mistakes have occurred.

This is also what Director Zeng said, flaws do not hide strengths, but you can't be afraid of these things and stop doing it. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, but be afraid of inaction. Do you experiment? Who knows which time it will succeed.

"Weidong, your idea is very good. It seems that there is a reason why your business is so big!" Director Zeng glanced back at Li Weidong, and said with a smile, very satisfied with Li Weidong's understanding.

"You're flattering me. My business is just a small business. It's pure nonsense. It can't get into the eyes of everyone like you!" Li Weidong said modestly. He shouldn't be too careless, especially for this kind of thing. He doesn't want to be respected.

"You don't have to be modest, if there are more small businessmen like you in the country, our affairs will be easier!" Director Zeng said with a wave of his hand.

"Hey..., you're over the top!" Li Weidong could only accept it with a smile.

"Oh, by the way, we had a meeting a few days ago to discuss the matter of the heavy-duty truck factory. In principle, we support the joint-stock system. Now we have reported to the top, waiting for the boss's approval!"

"Thank you very much!" Li Weidong knew that he was talking about their truck factory in Qizhou, and now he has some clues, and it seems that things are going well.

"Don't get too excited too early. This is also a guiding document. It only allows the truck factory to implement a joint-stock system and reorganize. As for whether you can participate, it depends on the leaders' intentions, but there is still great hope!"

Leaders never talk about death. Li Weidong knew the key points, so he said: "Leader, please rest assured that the truck factory will only get better and better if it is handed over to us. I have confidence, and I also have confidence in the domestic economy!"

"Okay, that's good. By the way, you just said that the report is full of money. Why do you want to invest in the Midwest?" Director Zeng changed the subject.

"Of course, the eastern coast has developed, but the central and western regions are relatively backward, and backwardness represents opportunities. Didn't you say that, I am a businessman, where there are opportunities and where there is money to be made, we will go there! "

"This is a good thing. We have held a meeting. This development is open to all kinds of capital at home and abroad, and there is no threshold for the industry. It is to use all available capital to develop the central and western regions!"

"That's great. The central and western regions are rich in resources and vast in size, so there's a lot to do!" Li Weidong's eyes lit up when he heard this. Of course, it's probably relative to not set a threshold, and many industries will still not be open.

However, based on his understanding of this matter, the opening period of many projects is only in the past few years. After the wedding period of this policy, there will be no chances in the future. After all, some resource industries still need reliable state-owned capital. .

If during this period, some projects are won, such as salt lakes, natural gas, coal, etc., it will be like a money printing machine in the future, and the profits will not flow home.

"I didn't see it. You are very rich. You are a truck factory and you are an investor. You have to tell me how much money you have now?" Director Zeng was suddenly full of curiosity like a child.

Although he has a high position and authority, and knows a lot about Li Weidong's affairs, how does he know how much Li Weidong's net worth is?

Those archipelagic companies are too secretive, they don't disclose any information and financial reports at all, and no one knows who the shareholders are and how much money they make every year. Guessing is not allowed, is it?

"Director Zeng, what's the use of having more money? If you don't bring it with you, you won't take it with you when you die, so this money is not mine, it belongs to the whole society, and it only exists with me temporarily!" Li Weidong laughed.

"You are dishonest!" Director Zeng pointed at Li Weidong and said with a smile, and then asked in a low voice, "I read a newspaper two days ago, saying that a company cashed in $300 billion from Yahoo, is this company related to you? "

"To be honest, this company is also mine!" Li Weidong said with a sullen face.

"Your own?" Director Zeng raised his voice once.

"That's right, but I have the final say. Director, you have to keep this matter a secret from me. If it is leaked, my money will not be confiscated in the United States!" Seeing Director Zeng's attitude, Li Weidong said quickly.

"Scared, if you repatriate the money back to China, I guarantee that no one will make you confiscate it!" Director Zeng blurted out, how big things can be done with so much foreign exchange.

"I also think, even if it's not in China, even Hong Kong Island is fine, but people don't agree!" Li Weidong said sharply, it's impossible to get all of them in China, and forced foreign exchange settlement is a flaw.

Then I talked to Director Zeng about some difficulties in exchanging money from the United States.

"Hey, I don't blame you for this. Our domestic financial foundation is still relatively weak. It is impossible to open up the foreign exchange market now, but it shouldn't be difficult to exchange money to Hong Kong Island, right?" Director Zeng said with a sigh.

"Small amounts are fine, let's take our time!" Li Weidong continued to sigh. Although it is difficult for their funds to enter these island companies such as Cayman, it is not too difficult due to policy reasons.

If you want to enter and exit some places with supervision, it is simply too difficult. You may be discovered by the supervision at any time and investigate. Once the investigation is completed, there will be no short-term end, especially in some places where there is not much foreign exchange and the impact is relatively large.

"How about I connect with you to build a bridge? Several of our banks are in the United States and have branches in Hong Kong Island, and Director Yang of the Hong Kong Island Monetary Authority is also meeting here?" Director Zeng suddenly appeared said such a sentence.

"If the relationship is good, then there will be Director Lao Zeng!" Li Weidong thanked. With Director Zeng's words, the speed of his remittance will definitely be faster, and of course he may be put on a red coat in the eyes of some supervisors.

"You wait for my news, but you are all purely private activities, market behavior!" Director Zeng did not forget to remind.

"Don't worry, I know it well!" Li Weidong said with a smile, of course he can understand this kind of heart, some civil affairs are naturally easy to handle, and the impact of accidents will not be too great.

When Li Weidong walked out of the auditorium, there were not many delegates left. Ding Yuan and Xiao Wang waited eagerly at the door. If the place was not too solemn, the two of them would have gone in to find someone.

"Chairman, what happened?" Ding Yuan asked.

"No, I met an old acquaintance and chatted a little more, let's go!" Li Weidong explained a few words, and then ordered.

After today's meeting is over, everyone can relax. Facts have proved that the first and last two meetings of this kind of meeting are usually the most important, and the rest of the time is relatively casual.

Many people who have private matters will usually be carried out during this period of time, and the delegation will also take advantage of the rest time to visit various scenic spots in the capital. Meetings also need to rest!

The meeting will last for more than ten days, which is indeed a bit long. Even capitalists are only "nine-nine-six", and proper relaxation is a matter of course.

This afternoon, Li Weidong asked for leave with the leader. He wanted to do activities alone and meet his old friends in the capital. There were a lot of phone calls with him in the past two days, so it was better to meet him once.

"Yes, Mr. Liu called just now. It's not convenient to park here. They'll wait for you at the small intersection in front!" Ding Yuan pointed to the distance and said, these days, the neighborhood must not be a place for idle vehicles to park. With a few passes, you can't get in at all.

(End of this chapter)