No matter how unhappy Zhuang Yuntian was, he stood up and said with a smile, "I just arrived too, so I'll take a rest. It's alright."
"I don't mind, it's just that the leaders are getting impatient." Lu Feng said towards the door, "Secretary Huang, please come in!"
Huang Youwei stepped in, glanced at Zhuang Yuntian, and said, "Sit down! Don't be shy, is this your first time here?"
Zhuang Yuntian sat down and looked at Lu Feng with more respect. He was indeed no ordinary person. Generally speaking, someone like Huang Youwei would be accompanied by several people. This was just like a dinner party with ordinary friends.
There were only four people present. Huang Youwei was in the main seat, Zhuang Yuntian was on his left, Lu Feng was on his right, and Zhang Fengxia was next to Lu Feng, serving as his main host.
"I've been here a few times, but only for office work."
Lu Feng called the waiter in, handed the menu to the two of them, and said, "Order whatever you like. It's my treat, don't worry about eating me out of house and home. Um... bring two bottles of Moutai first."
"Secretary Huang, please order!" Zhuang Yuntian closed the menu and said, "I'll go with whatever you say."
"Millet sea cucumber, three-headed abalone, cordyceps chicken..." Huang Youwei didn't hold back when ordering, casually ordering seven or eight main dishes, less than half of them.
"Why is there nothing here?" Huang Youwei was slightly dissatisfied. He had originally wanted to annoy Lu Feng, but this was a mess.
“These kinds of main dishes need to be ordered in advance, that’s normal.” Lu Feng, sitting to the side, understood Huang Youwei’s thoughts very well. He suppressed a laugh and thought of a Benshan skit. This one really didn’t exist.
As the food was served and the drinks had been flowing for a while, Huang Youwei leaned back in his chair and asked, "Has your investment fund ever considered developing here?"
"We are a nationwide company that invests across the country, and we have strong financial backing. We are very interested in the current mixed-ownership reform of state-owned enterprises. We have already participated in the mixed-ownership reform of several large local state-owned enterprises, and the results have been very good," Zhuang Yuntian introduced.
"It seems you don't have a high opinion of the private economy market on the mainland. Over the years since we opened up our market, with each step of liberalization, very strong private enterprises have emerged, and there are many entrepreneurs like Mr. Lu," Huang Youwei explained.
"Yes, yes, we do not deny the efforts of officials like you, but state-owned enterprises are still market players. Investment is mainly about the rate of return. If the capital market is not optimistic, it really won't work," Zhuang Yuntian said politely.
"Regarding the development situation on the mainland, let me tell you, I've been following the evaluations given by your market research agencies. It seems that the evaluation of the mainland is: a simple industrialized market, right?" Huang Youwei asked.
“Yes, the mainland currently has an advantage in high-density, low-tech industries such as clothing, footwear, and leather processing, thanks to its demographic dividend.” Zhuang Yuntian’s gaze swept between Lu Feng and Huang Youwei as he said, “But I’ve heard about a plan for industrial upgrading?”
Lu Feng turned his gaze to Huang Youwei; it was time for him to perform.
"Where did you hear that?" Huang Youwei looked up as if he had been electrocuted, staring at Zhuang Yuntian and demanding, "Where did you hear that from?"
Zhuang Yuntian never expected Huang Youwei to react so strongly, not even Lu Feng did. Zhuang Yuntian said somewhat flusteredly, "I was just reading some reports."
"That's not true. Our market is very stable, and state-owned enterprises are very healthy. There's no such thing as private enterprises being nationalized. Don't believe everything you hear. Those people are just talking nonsense. Do you really believe what they're saying?" Huang Youwei scolded.
Zhuang Yuntian suddenly realized that if Huang Youwei said such a thing from his position, wouldn't that prove that it was true?
Lu Feng secretly cheered for him in his heart. President Huang's acting skills were truly beyond his imagination. Originally, he was thinking of saying something vague. The more righteous he was, the more convinced the other party would be of nationalization.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I misspoke. I'll punish myself with a drink." Zhuang Yuntian picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
“You don’t even know what you asked. With Mr. Huang’s position, his information network is naturally better than yours or mine. If he says no, then no, understand? Stop reading those messy newspapers all day long.” Lu Feng raised his glass and said to Huang Youwei, “I’ll also take a penalty.”
Lu Feng raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
It was already past 10 p.m. Huang Youwei, his face slightly flushed from drinking, stood up unsteadily and said, "I'm going to the restroom. Mr. Lu, come with me."
Lu Feng stood up and helped him to the bathroom.
Zhuang Yuntian craned his neck to watch the two leave, then turned to Zhang Fengxia and asked, "President Lu, your methods are truly extraordinary!"
“General Manager Huang used to be the general manager of a state-owned enterprise in General Manager Lu’s hometown. He helped General Manager Lu out, so we have a long-standing relationship.” Zhang Fengxia smiled and said, “General Manager Huang is here, and General Manager Lu is here too, you understand?”
"I understand, I understand!" Zhuang Yuntian felt even more confident.
In the bathroom, Lu Feng washed his hands and said, "President Huang, you should go into acting. I really admire you. Even if I were sitting there listening to what you said, I would be dumbfounded."
Huang Youwei frowned, glanced at Lu Feng, and said, "Come on, I'm very unhappy today, you know that?"
"I know, I was wrong, I'm a grandson," Lu Feng said with a grin.
“You’re a fake grandson, I’m the real grandson. It’s getting late, I’ve said what I needed to say, I’ll go back, say a few polite words, and then I’ll leave.” Huang Youwei said and walked out.
"Mr. Huang, wait a minute." Lu Feng grabbed Huang Youwei and said, "We've come this far, so let's go all the way and do the whole thing. Please help us out."
A few minutes later, Lu Feng helped Huang Youwei to the door of the private room. The door was ajar, and their conversation could be heard inside.
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