Chapter 351 Jingzhi Garden (6169)
Saturday, June 11, 10:30 am.
The June sun is already quite hot, and the heat island effect in big cities makes the temperature in the city further increase. Under the direct sunlight, the asphalt on the road is a bit hot to the feet. Only in the shade of trees and tall buildings, when the breeze blows, can you still feel a hint of coolness.
With the development of the city, Pingjiang, which only had a few farmlands a few decades ago, has now become a place with tall buildings and every inch of land is worth a lot of money.
In this land-scarce area, there are scattered plots of land surrounded by walls and tall sycamore trees.
Because it is dark under the lamp, most ordinary people do not realize that there may be two different worlds inside and outside the wall.
These courtyard walls are sometimes covered with ivy, and look very ordinary on the outside. However, if you can pass through the seemingly ordinary double iron doors, you can see a different world inside.
Jingzhi Garden is one of them.
It is difficult for ordinary people to imagine how such a modern garden can be built on a high-rise building where the price per square meter is RMB 50,000.
Three Coasters passed through a tree-lined path that was only four and a half meters wide and stopped at the parking lot at the entrance of Jingzhi Garden. More than twenty men and women got out of the cars. None of them were particularly young, and the youngest looked to be at least thirty-five or thirty-six years old.
"Jingzhi Garden, Mumu Wen Wang, Yu Ji Xi Jingzhi. As a minister, stop at respect. What a good name." Passing through a bamboo forest, a white-haired old man looked at the plaque "Jingzhi Garden" at the gate of the courtyard and exclaimed in admiration.
Jingzhi Garden is a modern garden style that integrates Jiangnan landscaping. It has winding paths and numerous corridors. After passing through several corridors and gates of various shapes, you will arrive at a lotus pond.
Mid-June is the most beautiful time for lotus flowers. Dozens of lotus flowers of different sizes occasionally emerge from the emerald green lotus leaves in the pond. The pink petals are covered with water droplets splashed by koi in the pond, which are crystal clear under the sunlight.
"Daqiang, you've done a great job. No wonder you rarely go to Sanseido these days and even asked us to come to Haixi to celebrate your birthday. Uncle Zhuang, it seems Daqiang is going to start his own business."
Qi Bin, with an old Dzi bead hanging around his neck and two walnuts in his hands, pointed at the lotus pond in front of him and spoke sarcastically to the old man with gray hair and wearing a polo shirt.
After Fang Daqiang cleared out Youzi Technology with a triple repurchase right, Qi Bin was complacent for a few days at first.
In less than three months, or to be more precise, less than a month, he had earned 180 million yuan, which was a comeback for the old man.
But within three days, I was slapped in the face.
Youzi Technology defeated Qianxun's Wen Jun Yiyan with overwhelming force, and then immediately obtained joint investment from many financial groups, and its valuation soared to 12.5 billion Malaysian dollars!
When he followed Sanseido and his group to invest in the company, the shares were valued at 4 billion Da Zhou coins!
The 88 million they invested in Qisheng would be worth at least 250 million dollars now!
In just two months, the profit difference is nearly 7 times!
In addition, Youzi Technology launched Ysou last month, and its current valuation is not low. If this part is included, the profit difference may be ten times!
After all, he is just a young man. If he were to do it himself, he would definitely not put Ysou under Youzi Technology. It would be better to set up a sole proprietorship with a single shareholder.
This kid who doesn't even have this little common sense got lucky enough to create an artificial intelligence that actually flew.
It's really unfair.
What hurt Qi Bin the most was not the loss of hundreds of millions in profits, but the shame!
For a true second-generation rich kid like him, nothing is more unbearable than embarrassment.
He knew very well that in the past two months, he had almost become a laughing stock in the circle.
It must be a trap set by Fang Daqiang and his son on purpose, just to get rid of Qi Sheng!
Otherwise, how could an investment worth one billion Malaysian dollars be agreed upon so quickly?
His remarks were generally considered a joke within Sanseido.
A trap for you? Are you kidding!? After defeating Wen Jun Yiyan, nearly all of Sanseido's member companies mobilized, leveraging every available connection to pressure the shareholders behind Qianxun. That's how they secured war reparations so quickly, sending Youzi Technology's valuation skyrocketing. And now you're saying it was Fang Daqiang who set you up?
Could it be that we, along with Fang Daqiang, are setting a trap for you?
You deserve it! ?
Food is food!
Qisheng really has no successor.
After hearing what Qi Bin said, Fang Daqiang raised his eyebrows. Because he often participated in outdoor activities, his skin was a little tanned, and he had a rebellious expression. When Qi Bin saw Fang Daqiang raise his eyebrows, he couldn't help but take two steps back.
Fang Daqiang glanced at Qi Bin and was too lazy to pay attention to him.
A middle-aged woman in her thirties wearing a YSL silk shirt frowned. "Brother Bin, Uncle Zhuang is this year's rotating president. He decided to come to Haixi to hold the Sanseido semi-annual tea party. It just happened to coincide with Brother Qiang's birthday. What does this have to do with Brother Qiang?"
Qi Bin looked at the middle-aged woman and felt secretly resentful.
On that day, everyone at Sanseido put pressure on Fang Daqiang. Wang Yao of Yongchuan Holdings also participated. However, when he saw that the situation was not good, he suddenly changed sides and even colluded with others to divide up his shares.
Now he is openly standing with Fang Daqiang to sabotage himself. Do you really think I, Qi Bin, am Hello Kitty?
Qi Bin pinched the walnuts and smiled with a fake smile: "I didn't say anything, sister Yao, you feel sorry for your lover? Daqiang has many confidantes and good sisters, you have to work harder."
Wang Yao's eyes flashed with anger. Just as he was about to speak, the gray-haired old man named Zhuang beside him said, "Qi Bin, cut the smack. Sanseido isn't some secret organization. It's just a gathering of friends who share resources. There's no such thing as setting up your own organization. How's Old Qi doing lately?"
Qi Bin turned a walnut over and over again. "Thank you for your concern. It's still the same, feeding the birds and gardening every day. It's so beautiful. I think the old man's health can probably outlast me."
After hearing what Qi Bin said, the old man surnamed Zhuang shook his head and sighed.
How come Qi Dasheng, who has been so powerful for so many years, gave birth to such a funny son?
Look at Fang Daqiang’s son again. Alas, it is estimated that Qisheng will be eaten up by Wanfang in the future without leaving anything behind.
The old man surnamed Zhuang’s identity and qualifications were there, and since he had spoken, Qi Bin didn’t say anything else.
A few people happened to stroll into a hall, and the old man surnamed Zhuang looked up at the plaque.
"Wei Yu Tang? Daqiang, what allusion is this?" The old man surnamed Zhuang thought about it and didn't understand what it meant.
I will be afraid and scared, will it be you or me?
A bit too much of a nagging woman, isn't she?
Fang Daqiang shook his head. "Fang Yu picked the name. This kid is always so dishonest. I told him to think of a name, too, but he said Jia Zheng asked Jia Baoyu to name the scenic spots in the Grand View Garden, and the Jia family ended up being ruined. I was so angry I almost beat him up."
"Did Xiao Fang take it?" After hearing Fang Daqiang's words, the old man surnamed Zhuang laughed.
"I never knew Xiao Fang was such a lovesick person. I wonder which girl has hurt his heart?"
The old man surnamed Zhuang smiled and shook his head.
Fang Daqiang snorted, thinking to himself, what a lovesick boy! Yesterday was his birthday, and this guy brought back two girls at once.
They were the two I saw in the basketball hall. I gave each of them an ice jade bracelet.
Although it is not in very good condition, it should be worth hundreds of thousands.
As a result, both little girls wore the bracelets on their hands yesterday and gave him birthday gifts.
The gifts for the two women were prepared by Fang Yu.
Chen Shuyao gave Lao Deng a Lorraine silk tie as a birthday gift, while Lu Jiayan gave him a Wilson staff RF97 Federer signature edition tennis racket.
With Fang Daqiang's keen eyesight, he could naturally see the open and covert struggle between the two girls at that time.
And the stupid dog in his house pretended not to see anything and reaped the benefits.
According to Fang Daqiang's preference, of course he prefers Lu Jiayan, but Chen Shuyao is not bad either. This guy seems to be fair. Could it be that he really wants to have the best of both worlds?
Your dad also comes one by one, okay?!
"By the way, Brother Qiang, where's Xiaoyu?" Wang Yao also laughed, "My Yiting asked me yesterday if she could come with me, and she also asked me to bring a gift for Xiaoyu."
Fang Daqiang smiled and said, "He has an exam today and will be back after he finishes it."
Wang Yao was surprised: "Xiaoyu is taking an exam?"
Then he realized what was happening, covered his mouth and laughed, "Xiaoyu has been making quite a fuss over the past six months. I almost forgot he's only a sophomore. By the way, Brother Qiang, Xiaoyu is a good student. You should ask him to teach our Yi Ting more."
The old man surnamed Zhuang nodded slightly and walked into Wei Yu Hall: "Young people really should get together more often. The future is still theirs."
"The next generation is almost growing up. Xiaoyao, your Yiting should be taking the college entrance exam next year, right?"
"Time flies by so fast, year after year, it's time for young people to exercise."
"Daqiang, I'm planning to set up an apprentice association under Sanseido, specifically to allow the children of various families to get together and communicate more. What do you think?"
The old man surnamed Zhuang sat on the sofa in the middle, patted the armrest of the sofa, and motioned everyone to sit down.
A gentle breeze blew, forming a cross-hall breeze. Even though the hall was open and there was no air conditioning, it didn't feel hot.
Hearing what the old man surnamed Zhuang said, Fang Daqiang paused, then sat down on the sofa: "Of course it's good for young people to get together more, but Uncle Zhuang, you said this apprentice organization is..."
The silver-haired old man smiled faintly. "It's nothing, actually. Sanseido's structure is rather loose right now, and membership is voluntary. There are some members from different regions who get along well with each other, but they're not a big deal."
"Besides, every family nowadays basically has the issue of heirs. Few are as lucky as you. Most are like... ahem. Anyway, my idea is to build a bridge for the younger generation, so that they can have a platform to get together and communicate with each other when they have nothing to do. After all, they are the future strength of our Sanseido."
"My idea is to adopt the mentor-apprentice model. Of course, the mentor cannot be your own parents, but should be other formal members of the association."
"You five executive directors must take at least two apprentices."
"The role of a mentor is to teach the apprentice the rules of Sanseido and help them improve their abilities in all aspects. Once the apprentice officially inherits the family business and becomes a representative of Sanseido, they are considered to have completed their apprenticeship."
Fang Daqiang understood as soon as he heard it.
Isn't this the same thing as the Masons Guild?
The old man surnamed Zhuang has great ambitions.
Or did he join the Stonemasons Guild? Trying to make someone else's death?
Are you crazy to do this in the Great Zhou?
Thinking of this, Fang Daqiang said indifferently: "Uncle Zhuang, don't tell me these things. I'm a rough man and don't know anything. You also know that my kid has long stopped listening to me. It really has nothing to do with me."
"But I also think it's a good thing for young people to communicate more. Have you talked to the other vice presidents?"
The old man surnamed Zhuang laughed heartily. "How could it not matter? Xiaoyu is the best among their younger generation. It's no exaggeration to say that he's the leader."
"Eighty percent of Sanseido's member companies don't have valuations as high as his two current companies. If he weren't so young and you were family, it wouldn't be a big deal for him to become a full member directly."
Fang Daqiang leaned back on the sofa, legs crossed. "The valuation logic for internet companies is different from that of us in the real economy. Money is all floating in the sky, just paper. What falls to the ground is real money. Hey, Xiaotian, is the banquet hall ready?"
The old man surnamed Zhuang nodded. "You're right. In business, the most important thing is the cash flow. No one has a grudge against money. But why did I hear that there's been some unpleasantness between Youzi Technology and BlackRock recently?"
Fang Daqiang said, "Yuzi Technology and Ysou are both run by Fang Yu himself. I'm just providing consulting support. It shouldn't be that serious. It's just a minor disagreement."
"Pang Yan, is the Zhishi Hall ready?"
Fang Daqiang changed the subject and turned to ask the manager of Jingzhiyuan who was standing next to him wearing a light green silk uniform and smiling sweetly.
Zhishi Hall is the restaurant in Jingzhi Garden.
The name is taken from the line "Your wine should be good, and your food should be fresh and seasonal" from the Book of Songs "Xiaoya·Longbian", which means that you should drink good wine and eat fresh and seasonal food.
Pang Yan smiled very sweetly, with her right hand resting on her left hand, and she bent slightly. Her thin silk uniform trembled a few times, and at least seven or eight LSPs' eyes were cast on her.
"Chairman, everything has been arranged."
Fang Daqiang waved his hand vigorously: "Uncle Zhuang, how about we start?"
The old man surnamed Zhuang was a little unhappy, but he still called a group of twenty or thirty people to follow Fang Daqiang, who walked like a dragon and a tiger, and walked around the two-story moon gate to come to the Zhishi Hall.
At that time, three large round tables with a diameter of two and a half meters were placed in the hall, and the cold dishes had all been served. The old man surnamed Zhuang took the microphone and gave a speech on the stage with full energy.
"…In the first five months of this year alone, Sanseido Mutual Aid Association member companies completed 63 financing rounds within the association, totaling over 4.5 billion yen. Intra-association transactions have surpassed 20 billion yen. Within our extended family, Sanseido Mutual Aid Association member companies uphold a spirit of trust and mutual support…"
After the old man surnamed Zhuang finished speaking, Fang Daqiang, as the host, also said a few words to thank everyone. Then, with the help of professional hosts and professional actors, the guests began to toast each other.
As soon as the dinner started, the old man surnamed Zhuang felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what it was.
I just feel that the expressions of some of them look a little strange, but when I look closely, there is no change.
"Daqiang, I didn't finish what I was saying just now. It's still about the BlackRock matter. Your Fang Yu handled this matter a little too impulsively. Of course, Fang Yu is young, and it's normal for young people to be impulsive, but you have to keep a close eye on him..."
The old man named Zhuang on Fang Daqiang's right took Fang Daqiang's hand and spoke to him earnestly.
Fang Daqiang grinned: "Uncle Zhuang, is this a small matter worth your worry?"
The old man's name is Zhuang Liming. He is one of the first entrepreneurs in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Unlike many well-known entrepreneurs of his time, Zhuang Liming is very low-key.
Zhuang Liming is not well-known outside, but to some people in the capital market, he is very famous. There are countless entrepreneurs who have been promoted by him or have had interactions with him, and he can be called a godfather.
Ten years ago, Zhuang Liming and two other friends founded Sanseido.
Unlike other high-profile gatherings of entrepreneurs like Sanseido and the xx Association, it has adopted a low-key approach from the very beginning. No photos or videos are taken on site, no meeting minutes are taken, and no paper or pen is allowed. Members are not allowed to take photos or videos, and the meeting is determined not to be exposed in the mass media.
All communication relies solely on face-to-face chatting.
If any reporter mentioned Sanseido in a report, regardless of whether the report was good or bad, it would be removed immediately. To this day, very few ordinary people know about this gathering.
Zhuang Liming has two sons and one daughter. His second son and daughter both have their own listed companies. Only his eldest son, due to the times, suffered some trauma in his childhood and became mentally ill. He is now recuperating abroad all year round.
But no matter what Zhuang Liming said, Fang Daqiang just laughed it off. After the meal, it sounded like he agreed to everything, but upon closer inspection, it didn't seem like that.
"Da Qiang, you don't even give face to Uncle Zhuang? You Wanfang are so awesome." Qi Bin saw that Zhuang Liming looked unhappy and took the opportunity to sow discord.
Zhuang Limin frowned. "Daqiang, when you issued stocks and bonds, you should have understood how influential BlackRock is now."
"Moreover, most members have investments in Yuzu Technology. Falling out with BlackRock and rejecting their billion-dollar investment would be detrimental to everyone's interests."
"BlackRock values Ysou at $5 billion. Adding that to the original valuation of Youzi Technology, with a little investment, it could reach over $20 billion. Daqiang, Fang Yu is young, so you can't let him do what he wants."
"I'll make you a promise. If Youzi Technology and BlackRock make peace, Xiaoyu will be the head of the apprentice association we'll form..."
Fang Daqiang rubbed his palm on the wine glass, smiling: "Uncle Zhuang, I heard that Duffy is negotiating a strategic investment with BlackRock?"
Duffy is the company of Zhuang Liming's daughter Zhuang Xiaofei, which is engaged in grain and oil business.
Zhuang Limin's expression changed: "Daqiang, what do you mean?"
Fang Daqiang picked up the cup and said, "Uncle Zhuang, you and I are close friends regardless of age. As the younger one, I should give you this respect. Also, I didn't agree with Fang Yu's approach at first."
"But then I realized the aftereffects of the Alcatraz incident were too strong. Brother Cheng is overseas, so he should feel it more clearly. You can ask him about the current trend of public opinion there. Even Dershowitz has fled back to Israel. The tide has turned, Uncle Zhuang."
"Being associated with BlackRock at this time may seem to have many advantages on the surface, but in the long run—no, perhaps not even in the long run—it could become a serious hidden danger within five years."
"So, Uncle Zhuang, please remind Xiaofei that there are so many channels for margin trading. There's no need to be tied to BlackRock. I know she has a good relationship with Huang Shasha, but they need to be severed."
As earnest as Zhuang Liming's words just now were, Fang Daqiang's words now were as sincere and heartfelt.
When Zhuang Liming heard Fang Daqiang say this, his face fell.
"That's all I have to say. Think about it yourself." Zhuang Limin picked up his napkin, wiped his mouth, and stood up. "By the way, Daqiang, I want to remind you that the election for the executive director and chairman will be held this afternoon. I hope you can continue to serve."
Fang Daqiang smiled like a flower: "I still have to thank Zhuang Bo for his support."
"Support? Haha!" Zhuang Liming laughed and turned away.
Seeing the unhappiness between Zhuang Liming and Fang Daqiang, Qi Bin's heart was filled with joy.
You deserve it!
I call you Fang for being arrogant!
If you offend Uncle Zhuang, I wonder if you can continue to work as the executive director!
When Qi Dasheng was at Sanseido, he was also an executive director and served as the rotating chairman of the board of directors.
But when Qi Bin took over the old man's position, he was not even the president, let alone the executive director. He was just an ordinary director.
The business scope of Qisheng and Wanfang overlaps greatly. Since Qi Bin, the veteran, took over, Qisheng has basically been suppressed by Wanfang in the overlapping areas. In fact, Qi Bin and Fang Daqiang did not get along well from the beginning.
As a qualified second-generation rich kid, he looks down on newcomers like Fang Daqiang who started from scratch.
To put it bluntly, it's jealousy.
Since Zhuang Bo does not support Fang Daqiang's re-election as executive director, there is at least a 50% chance that Fang Daqiang will not be re-elected.
Maybe I have a chance!
Qi Bin's eyes lit up and he quickly stood up and chased after Zhuang Liming.
"Uncle Zhuang! Uncle Zhuang! Wait for me, Uncle Zhuang! Oh my, you are so fast at your age."
"No, that's not what I meant. Don't hit me on the head. This Fang Daqiang is really a piece of shit. I'm telling you..."
Looking at Qi Bin and Zhuang Liming walking away, Fang Daqiang shook his head, with a smile on his face, picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all.
Yes, I must thank Zhuang Bo for his support!
Two o'clock in the afternoon.
There was a long table 8 meters long and 2.2 meters wide in Wei Yu Hall. Zhuang Liming sat at one end, and the other members took their seats after politely giving way to each other.
"Click on the number of people, everyone is here, then we'll start."
Just as Zhuang Liming opened his mouth to speak, he heard the sound of unhurried footsteps coming from outside the gate of Wei Yu Hall. Then, a tall and strong young man appeared at the door of Wei Yu Hall.
"Hello, Uncle Zhou, hello, Aunt Zhang, Uncle Lin and Uncle He are here too."
"You're welcome. I heard Pengxuan has been recommended to Chengzhou and has a bright future."
"Hello, Uncle Zheng. Yes, I'm Fang Yu. Haha, of course I remember. Brother Qing sent you here? Then I have to have a couple of drinks with Brother Qing later."
"Aunt Wang, I'm not going to be polite with you... Yi Ting? Isn't she going directly to England next year? Why is she still reviewing?"
As soon as Fang Yu entered the door, he began to greet the uncles and aunts he knew, completely ignoring the fact that Zhuang Liming's face had turned pale.
"Uncle Zhuang, long time no see. You look well. Sorry, I had an exam this morning and I'm late."
Fang Yu smiled and clasped his fists towards Zhuang Liming and other members.
I have added 2,000 words and will continue to add another 2,000 words tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)
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