Gold Investor

Chapter 18: Shanghai Wind and Cloud (2)
"This is a routine." Fang Yubin thought about it, "But according to the routine, you can't beat Miao Zhenguo. No matter in terms of management ability, experience, or business connections, Miao Zhenguo is better than your husband and more suitable for Jin Shenguo. President."

"Then what do you mean?" Chu Man asked puzzled.

Fang Yubin laughed strangely: "I have an idea, if you can trust it, you might as well give it a try..."

Two days later, in a gym in Pudong, Yan Fei and Fang Yubin were sweating profusely on the treadmill.Being able to accompany him into the gym shows that the new boss trusts him.Therefore, although Fang Yubin ran out of breath, there was still joy in his brows.Yan Fei on the side looked calm and walked steadily.

Yan Fei glanced at Fang Yubin and said, "You don't usually run much, do you?"

Fang Yubin panted and replied, "I haven't run for a while."

Yan Fei said with a smile: "I have been practicing running for two years. I was just like you at the beginning, just stick to it." In Yan Fei's personality, there is a gene of striving for the first place.When I was studying, I had to strive to be the first in the class every time I took the exam. Later, I became the number one in the county in the college entrance examination.When he first started running, he looked even worse than Fang Yubin today, but after hard training, he is now able to complete a marathon.

"Running should be done step by step. Judging by your appearance today, it's almost the same. Let's take a rest first." Yan Fei handed Fang Yubin a bottle of mineral water, and continued to run on the treadmill.

Fang Yubin stood aside, gulping down water.Yan Fei asked: "Today, Jinsheng's vice president Miao Zhenguo came to the company, and you were there at the time, what do you think?"

Fang Yubin swallowed, and said: "From Miao Zhenguo's point of view, he is probably here to canvass votes. After Hua Zixian was arrested, the position of president of Jinsheng Group has been represented by his son Hua Shouzheng. Miao Zhenguo is trying to win over the shareholders. Support, let him be the president."

Yan Fei said: "Of course I know why Miao Zhenguo came here. I mean, what do you think of Miao Zhenguo?"

Fang Yubin replied: "Miao Zhenguo is a veteran of Jin Sheng, and he was known as the number one officer under Hua Zixian back then. He is familiar with Jin Sheng's situation, and his management ability is not a problem."

Yan Fei asked: "What do you mean, we should support Miao Zhenguo and help him up?"

Fang Yubin did not answer this question, but said: "Young master Hua Shouzheng is really a wonderful flower. His father was arrested and the company is in turmoil. He still has the mind to go to Hainan for the weekend. In the past few days, Miao Zhenguo has been going around to get him He was pulled down, but he didn't feel it, and he was still soaking in the golf course in Jiangzhou all day long."

Yan Fei laughed: "Since he likes to play, let him play enough and free up the position of president as soon as possible."

There was no smile on Fang Yubin's face: "Hua Shouzheng is relieved, and we should be troubled next."

Yan Fei was a little puzzled: "What do you mean?"

Fang Yubin pointed out the key point: "We used to deal with Hua Shouzheng, an idiot, and he would probably do what we said. If we were replaced by someone like Miao Zhenguo, the situation might be different."

Yan Fei pressed the button to slow down the speed of the treadmill: "You mean, let Hua Shouzheng stay in the position of president?"

Seeing that the goal had been achieved, Fang Yubin accepted it as soon as he saw it, and said, "Who does Rongding support as the president, this idea is up to Mr. Yan. I just analyze the possible situation."

Yan Fei wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Miao Zhenguo just said repeatedly that he is willing to cooperate with Rong Ding's work."

"Hua Shouzheng has always said the same thing." Fang Yubin said, "I think, no matter Hua Shouzheng or Miao Zhenguo, their attitude towards Rongding will change. Maybe they will cooperate fully today, but tomorrow will inevitably be obedient. But There is one thing that cannot be changed, that is, Hua Shou is just an idiot, and Miao Zhenguo is a genius."

"It's interesting." Yan Fei unscrewed the mineral water and took a sip, "Go on."

Fang Yubin could only continue to analyze: "Jinsheng's current situation is that Rongding and Jianghua dominate. Huashouzheng has appointed a president, but he can't make any decisions. All major decisions are not informed to Huashou until the two of us have discussed it. Shou Zhenguo. If Miao Zhenguo replaces him, I am afraid that a three-legged situation will be formed. Miao Zhenguo is smart and capable, and he has been working in Jinsheng for many years, he will not be manipulated by others."

Fang Yubin also said: "The two dominance has an advantage: if there is a difference of opinion, the two sides sit down to discuss, and if no consensus is reached, no one dares to act rashly. If the three pillars disagree, there will be alliances. If Miao Zhen Guo and Shen Ruping formed an alliance, but we fell into a passive position."

Yan Fei sneered: "It seems that idiots are sometimes useful."

Fang Yubin smiled, but did not speak.He believed that what he said had already moved Yan Fei.The more this is the case, the less you talk.If Yan Fei doesn't ask, don't speak again.It seems too positive, but superfluous.

Yan Fei asked: "I heard that Hua Shouzheng's wife, Chu Man, is much smarter than her husband."

Only then did Fang Yubin answer: "After all, she is a woman, so how capable she is! I used to be in the entertainment industry, and I probably had a little bit of scheming, but it would be impossible for her to manage a company. Just say Can she understand those financial statements, architectural drawings, and tens of pages of contract documents?"

Yan Fei finally got off the treadmill: "It is said that Liu Adou cannot be lifted up, but we have to be careful to support Hua Shouzheng, who is too muddy to support the wall." Yan Fei sat back on his seat and said, "You have persuaded Me, but how can I convince Shen Ruping?"

Fang Yubin was secretly delighted, it seemed that his plan had come to fruition.He thought for a while and said, "You might as well tell Shen Ruping the truth. I think our angle of thinking is also suitable for him."

Yan Fei nodded: "I'll call Shen Ruping tonight." Then, he gave Fang Yubin an approving look: "You are a sensible person. Work hard!"

2 For a person who does not love money, the things he loves must be more valuable than money
If Fang Yubin was considered a celebrity in Yuan Ruilang's era, Yan Fei has been in office for more than a month, and he has become so popular.Yan Fei not only relied heavily on Fang Yubin in his work, but even confessed to him that as soon as he completed his MBA studies, he would immediately remove the word "deputy" from his head and become the justifiable investment director of the Shanghai company.With a boss who cultivated him in this way, Fang Yubin even showed his desperate efforts in his work.

Finally, on the weekend, Fang Yubin originally planned to go on a self-driving tour in the countryside with Qi Yu, but on Friday night, he received calls from two beauties who asked Fang Yubin to meet on Sunday.The first one was Chu Man. She asked Fang Yubin to have lunch on Sunday.The other is Su Jin. She said she came to Shanghai on business on Sunday and wanted to meet Fang Yubin on Sunday.

The self-driving tour plan had to be cancelled. At noon on Sunday, Fang Yubin came to a Japanese restaurant near Jing'an Temple.Chu Man was already waiting inside, and after taking her seat, she said with a smile, "Yu Bin, you are the most humble man I have ever met."

"What do you mean?" Fang Yubin was at a loss.

Chu Man smiled and said, "At the beginning you said you were just giving me advice, but this is no advice. You clearly helped me solve all the problems by yourself."

"Oh, you said this." Fang Yubin nodded, but he was muttering in his heart, the women who had been mixed up in the scene were really different, and he would always find a way to protect himself and make others think about it.Chu Man just said "the most humble man I've ever met" and that's it. Why did she just say "the most humble man"?The word "person" and "man" sound different from a woman's mouth.

Fang Yubin added: "I just shared my analysis with the leader. In my opinion, letting Hua Shouzheng continue to be the president is far better than replacing Miao Zhenguo. Fortunately, the leader recognized my point of view. By the way, Being able to help you is even more consummated.”

Chu Man filled a glass of sake for Fang Yubin: "No matter what I say, thank you. You are our family's benefactor."

"It's too serious!" Fang Yubin said.

Chu Man sighed: "In the past, when the old man was around, how many people were servile and coquettish in front of us. Now that something happened, they all hid away. Fortunately, you are there to help, otherwise Miao Zhenguo, a white-eyed wolf, would Become president."

Chu Man took out two cigarettes from her purse and said, "I know you like to smoke, so I brought you two."

Fang Yubin declined a few times before accepting the cigarettes.Then, Chu Man took out another bank card and handed it in front of Fang Yubin: "Didn't you say to help me with an idea, this little money can be considered as a consulting fee."

Fang Yubin glanced at the bank card and asked, "How much?"

Chu Man said: "20. A little meaning, don't dislike it."

Fang Yubin's heart trembled when he heard "20", this is his salary for working hard for half a year!But he shook his head and said, "Jinsheng is where money is used everywhere now, how can I get money from it!"

"You're joking." Chu Man said, "A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. No matter when the Hua family is asked to spend hundreds of thousands, it's not a problem."

Fang Yubin was cruel, and pushed the bank card in front of Chu Man: "Money is something that no one will hate. But I know better that some money cannot be taken."

Just as Chu Man was about to explain, Fang Yubin interrupted her: "We are still friends now, and friends should help each other. If I accept the money, the nature of the matter will change."

Chu Man stared at Fang Yubin: "You are really a strange person."

"What's so strange?" Fang Yubin said.

Chu Man said: "20 shouldn't be a small amount, but you don't seem to love money very much."

"Everyone's pursuit is different." Fang Yubin said.

Chu Man held her chin and smiled slightly: "For a person who doesn't love money, the things he loves must be more valuable than money."

"Maybe!" Fang Yubin also laughed.

Chu Man said: "The Hua family owes you a favor this time. As I said just now, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. If there is anything we need to do in the future, just ask."

Fang Yubin nodded: "Thank you."

After saying goodbye to Chu Man, Fang Yubin went straight to a dessert shop on Xianxia Road, where Su Jin was waiting for him.When he entered the store, Su Jin had already ordered a cup of milk tea for him: "I came to Shanghai to do some business today. I thought it was Sunday, so I asked you out for a get-together. Didn't waste your time?"

"How could it be? It's too late for me to feel honored to be invited by Teacher Su." Fang Yubin said with a smile.

Su Jin's attire today is quite different from the past.A pink sweater with jeans, and a ponytail on the head.Although for her, no clothes could conceal her natural beauty, but it was indeed the first time for Fang Yubin to see a cold beauty dressed so brightly and lively.

Su Jin asked: "I heard that you have changed to a new boss. You must be busy, right?"

Fang Yubin said: "It's a bit busier than before, but it's okay."

Su Jin asked again: "Have you been on a business trip recently?"

Fang Yubin said, "No, I've been in Shanghai all the time."

Su Jin kept asking questions, with a smile on his face, and paired with a sunny casual outfit, Fang Yubin suddenly felt that whoever said that she was a cold beauty is not cold at all now!
After chatting for a while, Fang Yubin asked, "Do you usually like to come to Xianxia Road for afternoon tea?"

Su Jin nodded: "My house in Shanghai is in Gubei New District, very close to Xianxia Road, so I often come here."

"You live in Gubei New District?" Fang Yubin was a little surprised.

"Yeah, what's wrong?" Su Jin blinked.

Fang Yubin said: "In my impression, most of the people living in Gubei New District are Taiwanese, and very few mainlanders make their homes there."

Located in the west of Shanghai, adjacent to the Gubei New District of the Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone, there is also a name called "Little Taipei".This is Shanghai and even the entire East China region, where Taiwanese live together.According to a rough estimate, there are more than [-] Taiwanese living in Gubei New Area.

The birth of "Little Taipei" was largely due to the original policy. In the 20s, real estate in Shanghai was still divided into domestic sales, export sales and overseas remittance housing, and the sales targets were strictly divided.According to the urban planning, the Gubei New District concentrates on supplying what Shanghainese call overseas remittance houses. If you want to buy them, you have to show your passport and pay in US dollars.In addition, Gubei New District is only 90 minutes' drive from Hongqiao Airport, which is very attractive to those Taiwanese who often commute to and from Taiwan for business.Over time, Wu Nong's soft language can no longer be heard when entering the Gubei New District, replaced by a soft Taiwanese accent.

Su Jin smiled faintly: "You're right, most of the people in Gubei New District are Taiwanese. I'm probably the only mainlander in the building where I live."

"Why did you choose where to buy a house?" Fang Yubin asked.

Su Jin held the glass in his left hand and the straw in his right, and kept stirring the glass: "At that time, I just came back from abroad and was going to marry my boyfriend. He is from Taiwan."

"The man you like must be very good." Fang Yubin said casually.

Su Jin put down his glass: "In the end we didn't get together, he returned to Taiwan."

"I'm sorry!" Fang Yubin was embarrassed.

Su Jin didn't mind, he still had a smile on his face: "It's good to live alone, I'm used to it. By the way, are you married?"

Fang Yubin shook his head: "Not yet."

"Then you must have a girlfriend?" Su Jin asked.

Fang Yubin was silent for a moment.Su Jin immediately said: "This is not a question that needs to be thought carefully before answering. Generally, when you answer after thinking about it, you are preparing to tell lies. I guess, you must have a girlfriend, but it has not been announced to the public, or the relationship is more sensitive. So I don't know what to say."

Fang Yubin had no choice but to laugh shyly when Su Jin said the central matter.Su Jin took out a book from his purse: "I have read your book "Wealth Has No Myths" without reading a single page. It has benefited a lot! I brought the book with me today just to ask you to sign it for fans. name."

Fang Yubin was a little surprised: "How do you know this book?"

Su Jin said: "One day, I searched for your name on the Internet, and saw the news that you had published a book, so I quickly bought a copy. After reading it, I was surprised to find that there was such a great talent by my side. "

"You are an expert, so give me some advice." Fang Yubin said modestly.

While flipping through the book, Su Jin said: "This is an economics book. What is commendable is that it contains not only investment and finance, but also a great historical sentiment. You use economics to reinterpret many historical events. It looks majestic."

"Thank you." Fang Yubin was unavoidably proud.The same thing, when Ye Yun said it at the beginning, Su Jin did not expect that it would also point to it.

Su Jin put the book on the table: "However, I would like to discuss with you some of the points in the book." After a pause, she added: "For example, you are trying to explain why the Ming Dynasty perished from the perspective of economics. , and finally came to the conclusion that the Ming Empire has no money in its hands."

Su Jin continued: "China's own silver production is limited and needs to be imported. However, after Chongzhen came to power, he encountered several unlucky things in succession. The trade with Japan was originally an important way for the Ming Empire to import silver, but in the tenth year of Chongzhen (1637), Japan started a civil war, and this channel was blocked. Another silver import channel was in the hands of the Spaniards, and the Spanish colony of Luzon Island was the most important transit point. But in the 12th year of Chongzhen (1639), Luzon Island The massacre against the Chinese occurred on the Internet, and this channel was also interrupted. What's more terrible is that in the 13th year of Chongzhen (1640), the Dutch defeated Portugal and seized the Strait of Malacca, and the silver channel from the Americas to Macau through Malacca was no longer exist."

"That's right." Fang Yubin nodded, "I checked the relevant information. Before the 13th year of Chongzhen, about 300 million taels of silver flowed into the Ming Empire every year; by the 15th year of Chongzhen (1642), there were only about 100 million taels left. .Without money, there would be no military pay, so the Ming army could neither defeat the Eight Banners of Manchuria, nor the peasant army who rose up."

Su Jin laughed: "No wonder you still lamented in the book, a dynasty that insisted on locking up the country and demanding that no sails go to sea, but because of the changes in the outside world, it is going to perish."

"Why, do you have a different opinion?" Fang Yubin asked.

(End of this chapter)