Ming Yannian then asked Shen Yu with concern, "Chairwoman Shen, is there something you need from General Manager Yan? Is there anything I can do to help?"
Shen Yu couldn't find Yan Pengfei and was about to hang up when she heard Ming Yannian ask her question, so she asked him as well.
"Mr. Ming, it's like this, our Xingfu Beverage Factory is currently experiencing some overcapacity, and our warehouses are overflowing with goods, so we'd like to advertise on the provincial TV station and in the provincial newspaper."
"But I don't know anyone at the provincial TV station or the provincial newspaper, and I'm afraid I'll make a wasted trip. I wonder if you know anyone here who could help me make connections?"
That's how it is when you're doing business in China; without connections and relationships, there are many things you can't accomplish.
Of course, you can do it yourself and follow the rules, but just following the procedures and waiting in line will drag you on forever.
If you have connections and influence, someone might just say a word and your problem will be solved.
Even decades later, the so-called circle culture has not only not disappeared, but has become even more intense.
For businessmen like Shen Yu, time is money. If they can resolve this matter quickly, why drag it out?
After listening to Shen Yu's words, Ming Yannian searched his memory for the people he knew, and finally, he managed to recall the name of a classmate.
Ming Yannian said to Shen Yu, "Chairwoman Shen, I have a classmate who works at the provincial TV station. I don't know if he has any influence, but you could try to contact him."
Shen Yu smiled and said, "That's great. As long as it's someone from the provincial TV station, and someone can lead me in, this will be easy. Does he have a phone number?"
Ming Yannian replied, "Let me call and ask first, and I'll get back to you later, is that alright?"
Shen Yu said gratefully, "Okay, okay, thank you for your trouble, Mr. Ming."
"You are welcome."
After hanging up the phone, Ming Yannian called each of his classmates with whom he had been in contact, asking for the phone number of Peng Zhiyuan, a classmate who worked at the provincial television station.
After asking around among his classmates, Ming Yannian finally managed to get Peng Zhiyuan's phone number.
Ming Yannian then called Peng Zhiyuan using that phone number again.
The phone was answered quickly, "Hello!"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Ming Yannian knew it was his old classmate Peng Zhiyuan.
He was overjoyed and said with a smile, "Old classmate, I'm Ming Yannian, do you still remember me?"
Peng Zhiyuan was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Yan Nian, it's you! We haven't been in touch for so many years, how have you been? What company are you working for now?"
Ming Yannian smiled modestly and said, "I don't have any high position. I'm just making a living here at the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Overseas Chinese Affairs Bureau. What about you? I heard you're doing quite well at the provincial TV station. You've even been promoted to production manager!"
Peng Zhiyuan replied modestly, "Oh, what production manager? I'm just an assistant. It's just a fancy title."
Then, he changed the subject and asked Ming Yannian, "Yannian, why did you suddenly think of looking for me? Is there something you need?"
Ming Yannian laughed and said, "Zhiyuan, I'm really sorry, I don't come here unless I have a reason. To be honest, my business bureau has a partner here, the Qiao Group in Hong Kong. I don't know if you've heard of it?"
Peng Zhiyuan was taken aback. "The Qiao Group of Hong Kong, of course I've heard of it. It's a very famous company in Hong Kong. They also cooperate with your Chinese Chamber of Commerce? Impressive!"
Ming Yannian and Peng Zhiyuan were both college students in the 1960s, and were considered very rare talents.
When they graduated, the political situation was somewhat chaotic, and many of them were not given important positions. Some, like Ming Yannian, even faced suppression.
It wasn't until the reform and opening up that Ming Yannian met Yan Pengfei, a benefactor who promoted him again and made him Yan's special assistant.
Ming Yannian regarded Yan Pengfei as his benefactor and was extremely loyal to him.
Ming Yannian then said to Peng Zhiyuan, "This time, Comrade Shen Yu, the vice chairman of the Qiao Group, asked me to find a place on the provincial TV station and the provincial newspaper to place an advertisement."
"I thought you might work at the provincial TV station, so I contacted several of my classmates before I finally got your phone number."
“The Happiness Beverage Factory under Mr. Shen’s name is located in the industrial zone of our Huashang Bureau Special Economic Zone. They are currently the largest investor in our Special Economic Zone, with an investment of up to 500 million yuan so far.”
"Zhiyuan, don't say that your old classmate hasn't looked out for you. The Qiao Group and Chairman Shen's connections are something many people want to get on board with. They're big shots who can easily help you achieve political success in the future. Do you want them?"
Peng Zhiyuan replied without hesitation, "Of course! Old classmate, I won't say much more about thanking you. Next time you come to Guangzhou, you must look me up. I'll treat you to drinks and a meal then. Eat whatever you want, as much as you want!"
Ming Yannian laughed and said, "Okay, then it's settled. I'll give your phone number to Director Shen in a bit, and she should contact you soon."
Peng Zhiyuan replied repeatedly, "Okay, okay, old classmate, thanks!"
After hanging up the phone, Ming Yannian called Shen Yu back and told her Peng Zhiyuan's position and contact number, adding that he had already spoken to his classmate.
Shen Yu also said repeatedly, "Thank you, Mr. Ming. When President Yan returns, I will treat you to dinner to properly express my gratitude."
Ming Yannian smiled and replied, "Chairwoman Shen, you're too kind. You're a major client of our industrial park, so it's only right that we provide excellent service."
After finishing her conversation with Ming Yannian, Shen Yu dialed the phone number he had provided.
Peng Zhiyuan had been waiting for Shen Yu's call.
As soon as the phone rang, he answered it immediately, "Hello! This is Peng Zhiyuan from the production department."
Shen Yu immediately introduced herself, "Director Peng, hello! I am Shen Yu from Qiao's Group. I was introduced by Mr. Ming Yannian."
Peng Zhiyuan smiled warmly and said, "So it's Chairman Shen! Hello, hello! Yan Nian has already told me about your matter. You want to advertise on the provincial TV station and in the provincial newspaper, right?"
Shen Yu replied, "Yes, yes, I wonder if Director Peng could help me make a connection? I will definitely thank Director Peng properly after it's done."
Peng Zhiyuan understood Shen Yu's meaning. Whether or not he would repay her was another matter, but she said that, and he felt better about helping her out.
He replied politely, "No need to be so polite. To be honest, our provincial TV station really needs a big client like you. It would be our honor to cooperate with your Qiao Group."
Shen Yu smiled and made an appointment with him, "Okay, then I'll come to the provincial TV station to find you at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, is that convenient?"
Peng Zhiyuan replied repeatedly, "That's convenient, I'll be waiting for you here at the provincial TV station."
"Thank you, Director Peng. See you tomorrow!"
"Okay, see you tomorrow!"
Shen Yu felt relieved after resolving the matter.
After hanging up the phone, Peng Zhiyuan immediately went to report this important matter to the station director, Sheng Jianwei.
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