Gold Investor

chapter 59
Wang Cheng took a sip of tea: "Everything is normal."

Fei Yunpeng shook his head: "The stock market is going crazy during this time, but Qiancheng's stock price not only underperformed the market, but even worse than those stagnant large-cap financial stocks. Don't you think this is not normal?"

"I don't think so." Wang Cheng said, "I think it's abnormal for the stock market to go up so fast." He went on to say, "Is that why you left me in Beijing?"

Seeing Fei Yunpeng nodding with a smile, Wang Cheng said: "We are old friends, and Rongding is also the major shareholder of Qiancheng. You should be aware of Qiancheng's business philosophy for many years. You won’t be so concerned about the temporary rise and fall of the stock price.”

Fang Yubin naturally didn't have the right to intervene when the two big shots were talking.But as he listened, he couldn't help being taken aback.This Wang Cheng is not polite at all.What he meant was that Fei Yunpeng was not as good as Ding Yifu.

Fei Yunpeng picked up a chopstick dish by himself, chewed it carefully, and then said slowly: "Without you, Lao Wang, there would be no Qiancheng today. We always give you a high degree of trust and evaluation of your business philosophy and management style." .”

"However," Fei Yunpeng changed the subject, "while the stock price is running at a low level, some people wantonly sweep up the goods. Is this also normal?"

Wang Cheng made a surprised expression: "What sweeping goods? Who is sweeping goods?"

Fei Yunpeng laughed: "Are you pretending to be confused on purpose, or have you put all your thoughts into traveling around the mountains recently?" Holding back his smile, he continued: "In recent months, the equity structure of Qiancheng has changed. Major changes. There are several institutions that are aggressively acquiring shares in Qiancheng."

"Oh, you said this." Wang Cheng regained his composure, "It's not surprising that someone wants to come in to become a shareholder of a high-quality company like Qiancheng and share the growth dividend. In recent months, some people have indeed acquired Qiancheng in the market. City shares, but those are small fights, and have little impact on the overall shareholding structure."

"Is this still called a small fight?" Fei Yunpeng said in a calm tone, with a smile on his face all the time, "There are mainly three institutions that have bought shares in Qiancheng in the market. One is the Huahai Group headquartered in Binhai, and the other is Xiamen’s trading companies, and one is a financial guarantee company registered in Beijing. The three institutions, on average, each took about 3% of Qiancheng’s shares.”

Wang Cheng still looked relaxed: "Qiancheng is a company with a dispersed shareholding structure, with a large number of shareholders. Because of this, Rongding can become the largest shareholder of the company with a 15% stake in hand. Against this background , There is a 3% stake in the institution, which will not have much impact on the shareholding structure."

Seeing that Wang Cheng hadn't moved his chopsticks, Fei Yunpeng took the initiative to pick up food for him.Then, he said: "If I told you that the actual controller behind these three institutions is actually one person, would you still think so?"

"Alone?" Wang Cheng stopped when he was about to move his chopsticks.

"Yes!" Fei Yunpeng emphasized, "It's just one person."

"Who?" Wang Cheng asked.

Fei Yunpeng said: "According to the information I have, these three companies are actually affiliated enterprises, and the person behind the scenes is Cao Bohua, chairman of Huahai Group. Cao Bohua is a low-key person, and there is almost no public information related to him. I just listened to According to a friend, this person engaged in agricultural development in the early years, and later entered the real estate industry. In recent years, he has extended his tentacles to finance. He has a younger brother named Cao Zhonghua. The two brothers cooperate tacitly and are known for their precision in the capital market. The headquarters of their company , also on the Marina.”

After pondering for a while, Wang Cheng spoke again: "Improbable! Whether in the real estate industry or the coastal business circle, Cao Bohua is not considered a powerful figure. With his little money, how dare he come to the idea of ​​Qiancheng?"

Fei Yunpeng asked back: "You know the Cao brothers, have you been in contact with them before?"

Wang Cheng frowned: "No. I just heard that there is such a person."

Fei Yunpeng rubbed his hands: "Actually, I also wondered, with Cao Bohua's little money, why did he buy so many Qiancheng stocks in the market? Besides, sweeping up goods like him usually stimulates the stock price to skyrocket. But The strange thing is that even with the big bull market, Qiancheng’s stock price is still tepid.”

"It's really strange when you say that." Wang Cheng said, "I'll send someone to investigate later."

"Today I just wanted to inform you about the situation. I hope that my worries are unfounded." Fei Yunpeng nodded with a smile, and then changed the subject.

Talking about light topics, the atmosphere on the table became lively again.However, Fang Yubin murmured in his heart. According to the internal work division of Rongding Capital, the Shanghai company has nothing to do with the Qiancheng Group project.Why did Fei Yunpeng let himself stay in Beijing to attend tonight's party?

After the dinner, Wang Cheng left by car.Fei Yunpeng said, "It's not too late, I want to go for a walk in the garden. Yubin, would you like to walk with me?"

If the boss has spoken, the subordinates of course cannot refuse.Fang Yubin walked behind Fei Yunpeng on the avenue full of precious flowers and plants in the State Guesthouse.

Diaoyutai, with dense ancient trees and gurgling clear water, is indeed a paradise on earth where you can find peace amidst the hustle and bustle of the capital. The royal gardens of the past and the modern buildings built in recent decades complement each other perfectly.Green grass, willow embankments are curved, stone bridges and paths lead to secluded places, and green water and red flowers are dotted between towers, pavilions and pavilions.

Fei Yunpeng walked with his hands behind his back and asked, "What do you think of Wang Cheng?"

Fang Yubin replied cautiously: "Today is the first time I see Mr. Wang, and I don't have any special impression yet."

Fei Yunpeng stopped and said thoughtfully: "I have known him for over ten years. I know exactly what he drinks during the day and what books he reads at night. This guy is extremely smart. Don't look at him traveling around the mountains and rivers all day long, but all the big and small things in Qiancheng are under his control."

Fei Yunpeng took another step: "Someone bought Qiancheng's stock in a big way, and even I could smell the unusual smell. I don't believe it, he wouldn't notice it."

Fang Yubin echoed, "Boss Fei's analysis is very reasonable." He took advantage of the situation and asked, "You mean, Wang Cheng is deliberately hiding something?"

Fei Yunpeng shook his head: "I don't know what kind of medicine he sells in the gourd for a while. However, there will always be a day when we will see each other. Let's observe patiently for a while." Then, he Sneered: "It's a good thing for a person to be smart, but what I'm afraid of is being smart and being mistaken by being smart."

Fei Yunpeng added: "These days I was so busy organizing Mr. Ding's funeral that I was in a daze. But I still greeted the subordinates and asked them to start buying Qiancheng's stock and take advantage of the trend to push the stock price up. No matter what We must ensure that we have enough bargaining chips in which play they are singing. Only in this way can we respond to all changes with the same.”

Fang Yubin nodded and said, "It's right to plan ahead."

Fei Yunpeng stopped on a covered bridge, leaned over to look at the goldfish in the pond under his feet, his face was not relaxed.After a while, he said, "From now on, you might as well put more thought into the matter of Qiancheng Group."

Fei Yunpeng took the initiative to mention this matter, and Fang Yubin just asked the question that was simmering in his heart: "I will definitely follow what Mr. Fei says, but the Qiancheng Group project does not belong to the business scope of the Shanghai company."

Fei Yunpeng waved his hand: "Nothing is absolute. Just because you haven't been in charge of this project in the past doesn't mean you won't be in charge in the future."

"Are you planning to let me leave the Shanghai company?" Fang Yubin immediately became alert.After all, the beams formed before were too deep, and now that he lost Ding Yifu's protection, Fang Yubin would be able to drink a pot if he casually resorted to methods of rising up and down in the dark.

Fei Yunpeng did not answer Fang Yubin's question, but said earnestly: "Mr. Ding left suddenly, and the stick was handed over to me. I feel a heavy responsibility. I won't start over and start over and deny my predecessor, but You can’t stick to the rules and stay the same. A leader must have a big picture view, and the adjustment of a certain person’s position is not in my consideration at all. What I want is to make an earth-shaking transformation of the entire company’s operating organizational structure.”

"Boss Fei's plans are all big stories." Fang Yubin complimented on his lips, but he was beating drums in his heart. He said that he would not overthrow and start over, but also said that he would turn the world upside down. Isn't this contradictory?All the adjustments to the organizational structure are not redistribution of official positions in the end?There are only a few positions, either you go up, or he comes down.Fang Yubin couldn't help feeling a kind of fear, whether a confidant like himself in Ding Yifu's era was the one he wanted to reform?

3 The trust of the former leader in you is not an asset, but a liability

After returning to Shanghai, Fang Yubin became depressed.The earth-shaking transformation that Fei Yunpeng spoke of became a sharp sword hanging over his head, which would stab down at some point.

People get angry easily when they are in a bad mood. In a meeting, Fang Yubin was dissatisfied with the documents reported by his subordinates, and his tone of criticism was quite strong.Unexpectedly, Meng Wei, the finance director of the company, responded with a few words.This time, Fang Yubin became even more angry. He slapped the table and reprimanded Meng Wei. The other party blushed and did not speak, but judging from the expression on her face, she was not convinced.

Back in the office, Fang Yubin lit a cigarette.After taking a few puffs, Lin Shengfeng, the company's deputy general manager, walked in with a few pages of paper.After taking his seat, he handed the paper to Fang Yubin: "Boss Fang, the first few sheets are the hospital's report. I went for a physical examination a few days ago, and the doctor said that my diabetes is getting worse. The last sheet is my application for early retirement. I'm afraid I can't hold on to this old bone, so I can only sue the old man and return home."

Fang Yubin only took a few glances, then put the medical examination report and application form on the desk: "Boss Lin, we are not outsiders. If you have anything to say, you can speak it directly."

Lin Shengfeng was silent for a while before he said: "What do I have to say? Everything I need to say is written on it. My body is weak. The doctor told me to go home and rest."

"Really? I don't believe it." Fang Yubin flicked the cigarette ash.

"You, why bother to force me." Lin Shengfeng shook his head lightly, "I used to be in the company, just to help Boss Ding watch over some things. Now that the old man is driving west, I don't have to bother anymore."

Fang Yubin thought to himself, Lin Shengfeng's words should be the truth.Lin Shengfeng's true identity is probably not known to many people in the huge Rongding Capital.This good man who seems to be indifferent to fame and fortune and has nothing to do with the world is actually Ding Yifu's hard-core confidant, and he is also the most important eyeliner he has placed in the Shanghai company.From Yuan Ruilang to Yan Fei, every move of the previous general managers of the Shanghai company was closely monitored by Lin Shengfeng, and he would report all information directly to Ding Yifu.

Fang Yubin persuaded: "Ding is always your old friend, and even my benefactor. Everyone feels uncomfortable when he leaves, but it's not the case."

"Besides," Fang Yubin squeezed out a wry smile, "Your morality is so deep that even if the sky falls, it won't hit you on the head."

The pain in Fang Yubin's heart was far greater than that of Lin Shengfeng.For many years, Lin Shengfeng played the role of a lurker, and outsiders did not know about his intimate relationship with Ding Yifu.Fang Yubin is different, his recent rise to the top was entirely promoted by Ding Yifu, and everyone in the company regards him as a general of the Ding family.If it is true that the remnants of the previous dynasty are eliminated, Fang Yubin will be the first to bear the brunt.

"I know it's not easy for you." Lin Shengfeng sighed, "Boss Ding's going here has made some people cheaper. Once the power is in his hands, he will carry out orders. He has been very arrogant recently."

"What have you heard?" Fang Yubin asked.

Lin Shengfeng said: "Wu Juntong jumps up and down these days, staring blankly at the position of vice president. There is also Fei Yunpeng's secretary, I heard that he will soon be appointed as the chief financial officer of the head office."

Fang Yubin also heard about the upcoming personnel adjustment at the headquarters.It was originally expected that the emperor would have one courtier.He said slowly: "One person attains the Tao, and chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. It has been the same since ancient times. These people have been with Fei Yunpeng for many years, and now they should be rewarded for their merits. We just know it in our hearts, and there is no need to be serious."

Lin Shengfeng crossed his hands on his chest: "In the past, when Mr. Ding wanted to promote someone, he had to first examine a person's talent. It's not like Fei Yunpeng, who is unscrupulous in cronyism. Mr. Ding entrusted him with great achievements. He is a peddler. Tian doesn't feel bad."

Lin Shengfeng became more and more angry as he talked: "A few days ago, I had a phone conversation with Mr. Ding's former secretary Gao Sijin. Since Mr. Ding passed away, Gao Sijin has also been put aside, and his position and salary are all suspended. Gao Sijin was very disappointed. He said that he did not expect Fei Yunpeng's capacity is so small."

Fang Yubin's heart trembled involuntarily.If Fei Yunpeng really wants to kill Ding Yifu's men, his good days will come to an end.

Lin Shengfeng lowered his voice: "I also heard something. A few days ago, Yan Fei quietly visited Fei Yunpeng."

"What does he want to go to Liu Fei Yunpeng for?" Fang Yubin asked as he stubbed out his cigarette.

"What else can I do? Think about it with your knees." Lin Shengfeng said, "Back then when he was defeated by Mr. Ding, Fei Yunpeng could only lose his car to protect his handsome man and sacrificed Yan Fei. Now that times have changed, Yan Fei certainly wants to play again. Kill the carbine."

Fang Yubin couldn't help cursing: "Damn it, this is a home return mission." He suddenly realized that it's no wonder that Meng Wei, who had flattered him in every possible way before, dared to contradict him today.It turned out that her lover was plotting to make a comeback.

"So, I'm leaving on my own." Lin Shengfeng said, "What you don't see is what you don't see. Seeing these guys succeed in their ambitions and toss about in the company, I'm so suffocated."

Fang Yubin smoked another cigarette: "What do you think I should do?"

Lin Shengfeng held his chin: "You are now the leader in charge of the Shanghai company, why do you still ask me?"

"Don't play tricks on me." Fang Yubin was a little anxious, "You are an old man, and you are my guide. I sincerely ask you for advice."

After pondering for a while, Lin Shengfeng said: "I'm quite old, and I just took this opportunity to go home to spend the rest of my life. Unlike me, you are in the prime of life and have a bright future. But let me tell you a word, you can't stay here for long."

Fang Yubin then asked: "You told me to leave Rongding voluntarily?"

Lin Shengfeng said: "It's not easy for you to sit where you are today. You are not only in charge of the most powerful Shanghai branch under Rongding, but also the star of hope for the entire group. Whoever you are, you would be reluctant to leave easily. It's a pity that the situation has reversed. All these Things are now not your assets, but your liabilities."

Lin Shengfeng also said: "The more Mr. Ding used you in the past, the more Fei Yunpeng is jealous of you now. If you are not of my race, your heart must be different. In addition, whether you intend to or not, after all, you have a relationship with Fei Yunpeng .He is a man who will take revenge, and will not tolerate you."

"Where are you going after you leave?" Fang Yubin was asking both Lin Shengfeng and himself.

"Don't be too impatient." Lin Shengfeng said, "You are now the leader of the Shanghai company, even if Fei Yunpeng wants to move you, it will not be so easy. I just remind you that this string should be stretched in your heart, and you should leave yourself a few escape routes. .”

After this conversation with Lin Shengfeng, Fang Yubin's mood became more and more depressed.I didn't even bother to deal with the files stacked on the desk, and then I simply started playing Doudizhu on the computer.

When it was almost time to get off work, Fang Yubin's cell phone rang. "Didn't bother you, Mr. Fang?" Su Jin said with a smile on the other end of the phone.

"Don't make fun of me. I'm not bothering you. I'm playing games alone in the office." For this confidante, Fang Yubin didn't have to pretend to be serious.

Su Jin said, "I'll come to Shanghai tonight and have a meal together."

"Okay." Fang Yubin readily agreed, "It's on the side of Gubei New District, it's close to your home. I'll call and make a reservation."

"No need." Su Jin said, "I've arranged to be near Xintiandi, and there will be one more person."

"Who else?" Fang Yubin was a little puzzled. When Su Jin asked him to have dinner, there were usually only two people. How did he turn on a "light bulb" today?
Su Jin said: "Dong Jinsong."

Fang Yubin was even more surprised: "It's him!"

(End of this chapter)