"Mr. Chen, what brings you here?" Tang Zhongren took a deep breath and asked, calming himself down.
“Didn’t we talk about misappropriating some funds a few days ago? It’s not that I’m short of funds. I recently had a board meeting, and I need to prove to the board that I still have connections,” Chen Shufeng explained.
Goodness, I've become one of President Chen's connections?
"no problem!"
"This money will only be used for a few days, and it's not just for your company. I've told many other bosses about it."
"Don't worry, don't worry!" Tang Zhongren knew a little about the executive directors of financial companies. This industry mainly relies on connections, not ability. How much capital you can mobilize and how much inside information you can get are the most important things.
This was a golden opportunity. Tang Zhongren believed that the fact that the other party was willing to borrow money from him was a form of recognition, so he readily agreed.
"I can guarantee you two hundred million. I'll ask my dad later." Tang Zhongren asked, "When do you need it?"
"The sooner the better, today is the best!"
The fact that banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays applies to ordinary people. For those at their level, banks are like their backyard, which is why executives don't use the closure of banks as an excuse.
"Then I'll move over tonight!"
"I'll send someone to your company to sign the paperwork and contracts," General Manager Chen said in a businesslike tone.
"No need, Mr. Chen. With our relationship, doing this would be disrespecting me." Tang Zhongren was exceptionally forthright, probably the most generous he had ever been in his life, all to bring the two of them closer.
The main issue is that 200 million is not a large sum for President Chen, and Tang Zhongren doesn't believe that President Chen would abandon all dignity for 200 million.
"Let's do it your way. President Tang is definitely a man who can accomplish great things. He's truly exceptional when it comes to making a move at crucial moments." Chen Shufeng smiled and flattered Tang Zhongren.
The two chatted for a while, and their relationship warmed up exceptionally quickly. Tang Zhongren started referring to Chen as "Sister Chen" all the time, and they talked a lot about some inside stories in the financial market, as if this deal was exceptionally worthwhile. Tang Zhongren had only borrowed some money, and he was being guided onto a golden road, and following that road would lead to a glorious life.
Tang Zhongren hung up the phone, knocked on the door of President Tang's office, pushed the door open and went in, saying, "Dad, President Chen wants to embezzle some money, and I have already agreed to two hundred million."
"She asked you for money?" Mr. Tang sensed something was wrong in an instant. Some things are better left unsaid; once you actually do it, it just doesn't feel right.
"She's either borrowing money, or..."
Tang Zhongren explained the whole story, but President Tang still felt something was wrong. He didn't know what qualifications were needed to become the executive chairman of a large financial group. He knew that the financial industry required connections and relationships.
But does Mr. Chen need connections like his son's?
Forget about him, even I might not be good enough for him. What they want are connections that can make a lot of money, and I certainly don't have that much money in my small share in the shipping group.
"Two hundred million it will do, the company doesn't have much cash on hand!"
Tang Zhongren tried everything to persuade his father, but he just wouldn't agree. Tang Zhongren was so angry that he cursed his father in his heart, thinking that his father was so short-sighted, no wonder he was in business.
Tang Zhongren is incredibly fast. Other CEOs need to check accounts, hold meetings, and go through procedures, but for him, it's all so simple. He just tells the finance department and the money is transferred directly.
Around 8 PM, after making so many phone calls, the first payment to arrive was only 200 million from the shipbuilding group.
While Su Yourong ate her meal, her mind wandered off somewhere. President Chen leaned back in his chair and said, "Yourong, I can see that you've been distracted ever since he pulled you yesterday. You're still young, why should you stay with an old woman like me? After this is over, I'll give you some money, and you can go back to the mainland."
Su Yourong reacted instantly, and her first thought was, "You want to run away after you're done playing?"
"No, I was just scared that day. I won't leave you, I won't go anywhere," Su Yourong hurriedly pledged her loyalty.
"Don't say that. I've thought about it for a long time too. Ever since we got together, we've been caught in a whirlpool of public opinion. There's been a lot of attacks against us from the outside world. Last time we went for a walk, those strange looks... I like you, I just don't want you to have to endure this."
President Chen looked at Su Yourong with exceptional affection.
Su Yourong has seen all sorts of tricks. She just wants to dump me, right? These words are so beautifully spoken, aren't they?
“Even if it’s for my own good, I can’t go back to the mainland. I’m still a wanted criminal!” Su Yourong said with a bitter smile.
"Then let's go to England."
"Same-sex marriage is legal over there. Would you marry me?" Su Yourong stared at her, her eyes shining brightly. "There, there are no discriminatory looks. We will be happy together."
"You Rong, we've only been foolish for a while, why bother?" President Chen advised.
"No way!" Su Yourong shrugged and started to act coquettishly. Everyone here is a cunning fox, who doesn't have a bit of a flirtatious streak?
Mr. Chen sighed and said, "Let's talk about it after this period is over."
The next day, before the market even opened in the morning, various analysts had already dominated the headlines in financial media. All sorts of experts came out of seclusion to analyze the situation after the market opened that day. Some were bullish, some were neutral, and some were bearish!
At nine o'clock in the morning, General Manager Chen sat in her office waiting for a call, but no call came. This made her a little uneasy, so she picked up the phone and called General Manager Shi first.
A female secretary answered the phone and asked, "Hello, this is Mr. Shi's office. Who is this?"
"I am Chen Shufeng. I would like to ask if Mr. Shi is here?" Ms. Chen asked directly.
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