Gold Investor

chapter 58
Fei Yunpeng nodded: "Fang Yubin has risen all the way over the years, and his Ding family is very distinctive. Reusing him is to tell everyone that there is no need to worry about being the emperor and courtiers. As long as you work hard, under my Fei Yunpeng, you will still be the same. There is hope. Desperate people take risks, but where there is hope, they behave."

1 The memorial service of a big man seems to have become a big party

It was not yet bright, and the cold wind howled from time to time.

Fang Yubin got up early and came to the cafeteria.During the meal, a young waitress asked: "A large group of you got up so early, and there are still several buses parked at the door. Is your unit organizing a trip to Beijing? Where are you going today, the Great Wall or the Summer Palace?"

Fang Yubin shook his head: "Go to Babaoshan." The waitress stuck her tongue out and stepped back in embarrassment.

After breakfast, Fang Yubin boarded the bus with his colleagues.There were three buses parked at the entrance of the hotel, all of which came to pick up the employees of Rongding Capital.The car drove out slowly, some people in the car dozed off, and some people whispered to each other.

The middle-level and above employees of Rhodium Capital's various branches gathered in Beijing today to attend the memorial service of Ding Yifu, the former chairman of the company.There were too many people attending the memorial service. In order to maintain order at the scene, employees below the vice president of the group company took a bus to the Babaoshan funeral home.

Fang Yubin's eyes were slightly closed as the bus was driving on Chang'an Street.Compared with those colleagues around him who look dull or pretend to be sad, he undoubtedly has more complicated feelings for Ding Yifu.It is this all-powerful business leader who lends a helping hand when he is most in danger.Since then, he has been promoted all the way, allowing Fang Yubin to rise at a rocket-like speed, and finally take charge of Rongding Capital Shanghai Company, becoming a prince in this large enterprise.Fang Yubin will definitely remember this kindness of knowledge and encounter in his heart.But years of ups and downs in the business world have not only trained Ding Yifu's perseverance and courage, but also made him have extraordinary suspicions.Even Fang Yubin, whom he particularly favors, will not be an exception.Therefore, while he used Fang Yubin in an unusual manner, he also monitored him with extreme vigilance.Even Fang Yubin's closest person is actually Ding Yifu's eyeliner? !
Fang Yubin who didn't say a word, but the soul-stirring events that he and Ding Yifu had experienced together were surging in his mind.A capital reorganization that was put on the line to save the Jinsheng Group, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, also allowed Ding Yifu to have the last laugh in the power struggle within the company.The unwilling president Fei Yunpeng endured humiliation and begged for peace, while Yan Fei, who was arrogant for a while, was kicked out.

It's a pity that Ding Yifu defeated every opponent, but he couldn't escape his doom.A sudden car accident made him let go.Those former defeated generals were revived again.Shortly after Ding Yifu's death, the company's board of directors made a decision to replace Ding Yifu with Fei Yunpeng as the chairman of Rongding Capital.

Fang Yubin couldn't help but feel deeply disturbed by this Rongding's new head.In the past power struggle, if Ding Yifu was the commander in charge of the overall situation, Fang Yubin was the general who charged the battle.There is a deep grudge between each other. After Fei Yunpeng takes power, how will he treat Fang Yubin who has made him suffer so much?
The sun has risen, but the coolness has not yet dissipated.The bus arrived at Babaoshan Funeral Home on time.The environment of the funeral parlor is like a park. The courtyard is full of antique buildings, with pagodas, statues, and fountains. The environment is elegant, quiet and peaceful.

Babao Mountain, formerly known as Hanjia Mountain, is a hill on the plain in front of Xishan Mountain in Beijing.In the early years of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, a eunuch who was in charge of ceremonies was buried here, and a temple was built next to it, which was later renamed Baozhong Huguo Temple.In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the place where the elderly eunuchs lived for the elderly. In 1946, the national government changed this place to the Martyr's Shrine, and buried 38 generals Zhang Zizhong, Tong Linge and Zhao Dengyu who died in the Anti-Japanese War here.After the founding of New China, Premier Zhou Enlai proposed to build a revolutionary cemetery to bury the martyrs.Wu Han, the deputy mayor of Beijing at that time, finally chose the former site of Baozhong Huguo Temple in Babaoshan after going through various selections.

For many non-Beijingers, there is often a misunderstanding, equating Babaoshan with the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery.In fact, there is not only a revolutionary cemetery in Babaoshan, but also Babaoshan People's Cemetery and Babaoshan Funeral Home.To enter the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, the deceased had to go through multiple levels of approval, so the people buried there were all important figures during their lifetime.The "going to Babaoshan" mentioned by many leading cadres refers to and only refers to the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery.As for Babaoshan People's Cemetery and Babaoshan Funeral Home, they are open to the public.

The funeral home parking lot is full of vehicles, including luxury cars worth millions and black Audis with military plates.Ding Yifu joined the army in his early years and was a division-level cadre before he changed jobs. Later, he moved to the business world and single-handedly built Rhodium Capital into one of the most powerful investment groups in China.His funeral was naturally extremely mournful, and political, business and celebrities shuttled through it.

The isolation belt was pulled up in front of the memorial hall in advance, and the flow of mourners slowly moved along the isolation belt to the east auditorium of the funeral home.On the way, each person will receive a small white flower and write their names on the ledger.While waiting in line, people stood in the isolation zone, communicating with each other, chatting and laughing happily.At Shengdou Xiaomin's memorial service, most of the relatives and friends who came came with heavy hearts.And the memorial service of a big man is like a large gathering, everyone here is also connecting with each other and negotiating business.

After all, Fang Yubin is already the person in charge of the branch, so he no longer has to wait in line like ordinary employees.Under the guidance of a staff member, he entered the memorial hall through a small door.Above and on both sides of the hall are hung banners "Deeply Mourning Comrade Ding Yifu" and elegiac couplets "Sincerity, simplicity, demeanor and devotion to the younger generations, and the achievements of the people are in the hearts of the people".On the front of the memorial hall is a large screen, showing Ding Yifu's photos page by page.It is said that this elegiac couplet was written by Fei Yunpeng himself. The literary talent is certainly good, but I don't know whether it is true or false?

The mourning hall was also crowded with people, and the order of arrangement originally designed was completely out of use.The memorial meeting is about to begin, and everyone can only find a place to stand.Later, Fei Yunpeng, dressed in a black suit, walked to the loudspeaker and read the eulogy he had prepared in an unusually painful tone.

The two standing next to Fang Yubin, one is a man in a gray sweater, who looks to be in his 50s, his hair has bald, but his body is straight.The other is a woman in her early 30s, with wavy hair, a black trench coat, and a Chanel bag in her hand.She only put on light makeup, but she couldn't hide her natural beauty. Her curved willow eyebrows, big watery eyes, and plump lips are simply beautiful scenery in this male-dominated world.

Fang Yubin knew these two people, but they might not recognize him.

The woman's name is Zhao Xiaoqing, and she is a person with a prominent family background and a profound background.Her grandfather was a famous scientist and a university professor. Not only did he write a lot, but he was also full of peaches and plums.Zhao Xiaoqing moved to the UK with her parents when she was 10 years old, and later received a university education at a famous Ivy League school in the United States.During college, Zhao Xiaoqing met her current husband in an open class.Her husband is nearly 20 years older than her, and he is an elite figure who walks between American politics and Wall Street.Back then, Zhao Xiaoqing raised his hand to ask questions, and the financier, who was the guest speaker, was attracted by the charm of this oriental woman, and the two quickly fell in love.

After graduation, Zhao Xiaoqing worked in a famous investment bank on Wall Street, and returned to Hong Kong to develop in the past few years.With her family background and contacts in China and the United States, she quickly made a name for herself in the investment circle.

When Ding Yifu went to Hong Kong, Zhao Xiaoqing hosted a banquet for him, and Fang Yubin was also present at that time.With Ding Yifu's status in the arena, facing Zhao Xiaoqing who is decades younger than him, he is still very polite.At that dinner, Fang Yubin and Zhao Xiaoqing exchanged business cards, but time has changed, and people may not remember it.

This man is Wang Cheng, chairman of the board of directors of Qiancheng Group, who is considered a bigwig in the domestic business circle. In the 20s, Wang Cheng came to Binhai Special Economic Zone and established Qiancheng Group there.After nearly 80 years, Qiancheng Group has become a 30-billion-level giant enterprise spanning real estate and commerce.

Wang Cheng's reputation spread far and wide, but also because of his maverick character.While the company was booming, he voluntarily gave up his controlling stake and became a professional manager willingly.In recent years, he has also become an Internet celebrity, sharing various life insights through the Internet platform.Friends say that Wang Cheng has a flamboyant personality and likes to be a teacher. Compared with making money, he cares more about winning fame before and after his life.

Qiancheng Group and Rhodium Capital are business partners who have cooperated for many years.According to the current shareholding structure, Rongding, which holds a 15% stake in Qiancheng Group, is the largest shareholder of the company.It is a pity that Fang Yubin has been with Ding Yifu for too short a time, and Wang Cheng has been living overseas for a long time in recent years, so he has never been able to see the true face of this legendary figure, and can only read about Wang Cheng in newspapers and magazines. news, or learn about Wang Cheng's unknown side through Ding Yifu's narration.

Fei Yunpeng read the eulogy, but Wang Cheng and Zhao Xiaoqing kept whispering.It wasn't until Fei Yunpeng choked up in his speech and took out a tissue to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes that the two stopped talking and their expressions became serious.

After Fei Yunpeng finished his eulogy, everyone started to move and bid farewell to Ding Yifu's body one by one.At this time, Zhao Xiaoqing took the initiative to throw a smile at Fang Yubin: "Yubin, you are here. I was talking to Mr. Wang just now, and I haven't seen you next to me."

Fang Yubin was a little surprised. He didn't expect Zhao Xiaoqing to remember him and greet him just because of the first meeting.It seems that this rich lady and wealthy lady not only has an extraordinary memory, but also has a mellow and sophisticated way of dealing with people.Fang Yubin said quickly: "Mr. Zhao, hello! I see that you and Mr. Wang are talking about something, so I don't bother you."

Zhao Xiaoqing nodded: "Mr. Wang is an old friend of Mr. Ding. He made a special trip back from England after hearing the bad news. He went to Hong Kong first, and came to Beijing on the same flight as me last night." After a pause, she continued: "Have you met Mr. Wang before?"

Fang Yubin shook his head: "I have admired her for a long time, but I have no chance to meet you."

"I was negligent, and I forgot to introduce you." Zhao Xiaoqing turned to Wang Cheng and said, "This Fang Yubin was the most trusted subordinate of Mr. Ding during his lifetime, and now he is the person in charge of the Shanghai company of Rongding Capital."

Among the slowly moving crowd, Wang Cheng stretched out his hand and said with a smile, "Xiao Fang, yes, young people are formidable."

Fang Yubin also stretched out his hands politely: "President Wang, I have admired you for a long time." Fang Yubin and Wang Cheng were not familiar with each other at first, and in addition, they greeted each other at the memorial service, so there was no further communication.

After the memorial service, people stepped out of the memorial hall one by one.Fei Yunpeng stood at the door, shaking hands with the guests and saying goodbye.He kept repeating the words of thanks, and the guests would say things like "Your burden is heavier."

Those who participated in the memorial service were all high-end figures, and the scene words they spoke were of course in place.The words of mourning are for Ding Yifu's widow. Fei Yunpeng is not from Ding Yifu's family, so it seems that it is not to the extent of mourning.Speaking of congratulations, it is a big truth. Fei Yunpeng has finally climbed to the coveted chair of the chairman, of course he is gratifying to congratulate.But after all, it is a memorial meeting, so you can't say it too explicit.It is most appropriate to say "the burden is heavier" with a heavy expression.

Only when shaking hands with Wang Cheng, Fei Yunpeng, in addition to the usual routine, said: "It's not easy for you to come back from abroad. Let's talk about something tonight."

Wang Cheng looked a little embarrassed: "What's the matter? I booked an afternoon flight and planned to go back to Binhai."

"I have something to do." Fei Yunpeng's voice was very low, but his expression was quite serious.

"Okay." Wang Cheng could only say, "I'll ask the secretary to change the flight."

"When we meet, I will send it to you in the afternoon." Fei Yunpeng said.

After leaving the funeral home, Fang Yubin also returned to the hotel to pack his luggage.According to the original plan, he will take the afternoon flight back to Shanghai.There is still a lot of business in the company, and he doesn't want to stay in Beijing for too long.Just after 1:[-] noon, Fei Yunpeng called: "Yubin, there are too many people in the funeral parlor this morning, I forgot to tell you something."

"What instructions does Boss Fei have?" The more Fang Yubin was wary of Fei Yunpeng, the more he had to show respect.

Fei Yunpeng said: "Don't go back to Shanghai in the afternoon, and meet someone with me in the evening."

"Okay." Fang Yubin agreed.If it was Ding Yifu, he might ask who to see.But facing Fei Yunpeng, he just agreed without asking any more questions.One is a benefactor who promoted himself, and the other is a new boss with old grievances. There is a world of difference between the two.

2 It is a good thing for a person to be smart, but what he fears is that he will be misunderstood by being smart.

At 6 o'clock in the evening, Fang Yubin arrived at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on time.When he was the president, Fei Yunpeng liked to entertain guests here, and this habit has not changed since he became the chairman.

The Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is located on the east side of Yuyuantan in Beijing, where Emperor Zhangzong Wanyanjing of the Jin Dynasty once built a platform for fishing, hence the name "Diaoyutai", and it has been more than 800 years.In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong ordered to dredge Yuyuantan and build a palace here, which was accepted as a royal garden.After the founding of New China, it was decided to build a state guesthouse in Diaoyutai. While repairing the original royal garden, 17 modern reception buildings with different styles were built, equipped with indoor swimming pools, gymnasiums, etc. The 17 buildings start from the south side of the central lake and go counterclockwise. The buildings are numbered by numbers, but there are missing "Building 1", "Building 4" and "Building 13" in the middle.In order to respect foreign customs, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse does not have "Building 13"; in order to respect Chinese tradition, "Fangfei Garden" replaces "Building 1", and "Bafang Garden" replaces "Building 4".Among them, Building No. 18, which is exclusively for foreign heads of state, is the most luxurious building in the complex. Its shape is a palace structure, with yellow glazed tiles on the roof and green painted buildings.

After the reform and opening up, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse gradually opened to the outside world.As long as there is no important reception task for foreign affairs, people from all walks of life can stay in the hotel.The only exception is Building No. 18, which is known as the Presidential Building, which is still shrouded in mystery.

Fang Yubin pushed open the door of the private room, and saw Wu Juntong, Director of the President's Office of Rongding Capital, already sitting inside.Seeing Fang Yubin, Wu Juntong didn't get up, but crossed his legs and said, "Here we come."

Fang Yubin was full of contempt for Wu Juntong.This insidious, cunning, and cunning guy was the one who conspired with Yan Fei to plot against him at the beginning, and later he took advantage of the wind to beat Yan Fei, a dog in the water.Some time ago, Fei Yunpeng was forced to retreat by Ding Yifu, and Wu Juntong was like an eggplant beaten by frost all day long.Now that Fei Yunpeng has gained power, he has regained his energy.

When the villain succeeds, the gentleman will put his tail between his legs.Even if Fang Yubin was reluctant, he still had to smile: "Director Wu, you came early."

Wu Juntong smiled: "I have been working in the office for a long time, and I have developed a habit." He continued: "The boss and Wang Cheng will arrive in half an hour. I have to come early and arrange the dishes."

Only then did Fang Yubin know that the person Fei Yunpeng wanted to see was Wang Cheng.While chatting with Wu Juntong, he waited for the two protagonists of the dinner.

At 6:[-], Fei Yunpeng and Wang Cheng came in side by side, and they were chatting about climbing together.They are all "athletes" among domestic entrepreneurs, and they are especially interested in mountaineering.A few years ago, the two summited Mount Everest together.Later, Wang Cheng's interest turned to rowing, but Fei Yunpeng had a soft spot for long-distance running.

Seeing the waiter start to serve the food, Fei Yunpeng changed the topic to food again: "There have always been eight major cuisines in China, but the chefs at Diaoyutai said that the dishes here are independent of the eight major cuisines and are self-contained. Some people even commented that Diaoyutai cuisine It is the ninth largest cuisine in China."

Wang Cheng smiled lightly: "Diaoyutai's cuisine is fresh and elegant, and it is indeed different, but it may be too much to call it a cuisine. For example, Sichuan cuisine and Cantonese cuisine are eaten by everyone from princes and generals to common people. Diaoyutai's dishes, after all, have a limited audience."

"That makes sense." Fei Yunpeng raised his chopsticks while laughing.

Wang Cheng didn't move his chopsticks: "Old Fei, you didn't just stay in Beijing to talk about sports and food."

"Of course." Fei Yunpeng put down his chopsticks again, "What do you think of Qiancheng's recent stock price?"

(End of this chapter)