Reborn Craftsman

Chapter 367

Hengyun Heavy Industry Group.

Luxurious office on the sixth floor.

Mr. Zhou 'Zhou Ziqiang' sat on the leather sofa and drank tea leisurely. He read the newspapers about what happened across the country today. When he encountered a business opportunity, he circled it with a pen and went to look for it at night. Discuss with his commercial team.

This habit has been around for ten years.

Although some of the business opportunities he saw in the newspaper did not allow him to make money, but more business opportunities allowed him to make a lot of money, and now he has assets worth over one billion.

Seeing that it was almost time for the company's high-level meeting, he immediately put down the teacup in his hand and was about to go to the bathroom when the beautiful female secretary pushed the door and hurried in: "Mr. Zhou, Mr. Liu called. He said that Liu Xing I entered Xiangxi three days in advance to build a bamboo bridge, and I asked you if you want to go there now."

"Oh?" Zhou Ziqiang touched his big belly, and couldn't help laughing for a moment: "This Liu Xing actually engaged in a sneak attack, is he afraid of losing?"

I had made an appointment with Liu Xing at the preserved egg breakfast shop to witness the opening of Xiangxi Bamboo Bridge together on April 1000st, and because of some problems with the use of lifting machinery, the two parties also made a bet worth million.

I thought that Liu Xing would admit defeat in an open and honest manner, but how could he have thought that this kid actually tricked him into entering Xiangxi in advance, which was really a bit caught off guard.

"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Liu is still waiting for your reply!" Seeing that Zhou Ziqiang was lost in thought, the beautiful female secretary immediately reminded her.

"Tell the old man that I'm going to Xiangxi right away!" Zhou Ziqiang frowned and thought for a while before giving the answer in his heart.

"But..." the beautiful female secretary hesitated to speak.

"Just say what you want!" Zhou Ziqiang was a little impatient.

"It's like this. The company's board of directors meeting will be held in 10 minutes this afternoon. There will also be a press conference for investment promotion, and the East Longhai project also needs you..." Before the beautiful female secretary finished speaking, she Zhou Ziqiang interrupted impatiently.

He said: "Cancel all these meetings, and the board of directors can notify Lao Wu to deal with it. Didn't I tell you before? Now the Xiangxi project is my most important thing at present, and other projects and meetings have to be put aside stand."

"It's just that you forgot that at three o'clock in the afternoon, you invited Mr. Huang, Mr. Tian and some other friends to go fishing together?" The pretty secretary pushed the gold-rimmed glasses with a smile: "If you don't go, just go fishing." I'm afraid the East Longhai project will be ruined."

"This..." Zhou Ziqiang fell silent after hearing this.

The East Longhai project is a project supported and paid attention to by the state, with a total investment of one billion yuan. As long as he negotiates with Mr. Huang who is in charge of this project in the early stage, it will be no problem to earn one or two hundred million yuan. .

But the East Longhai project is a sea reclamation project, and it is frighteningly difficult. It has never been done before. If the task is not completed within the specified time, I am afraid that it will not be a matter of making money by then.

Instead, they will be held accountable and sent to prison.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhiqiang had a headache.

In fact, he has already earned enough money in these years, if he spends it, he will not be able to spend it all in a few lifetimes.

But he didn't want to do that, he always wanted to use the money to do something interesting to make up for the regret in his heart.

Among them, the backward transportation and economy in his hometown of Xiangxi are the biggest regrets in his heart.

Because he has money now, but he can't do anything for Xiangxi. This feeling is very uncomfortable for him.

Seeing that the beautiful female secretary was still waiting for his reply, she sighed softly and said, "Go and talk to Mr. Huang, just say that I, Zhou Ziqiang, will quit the East Longhai project and go to Xiangxi to take care of my own affairs."

"Okay... let's go!" The beautiful female secretary was taken aback when she heard this, and stuttered a little.

After all, East Longhai is a billion-dollar project, so if you quit, you will quit, and all the previous efforts and arrangements will be in vain.

If it hadn't been for something irresistible, I'm afraid the boss wouldn't have quit this week.

As for the things in Xiangxi, if you want to compare them with East Longhai, they can't be compared.

"Why are you still standing here? Hurry up and tell Mr. Huang!" Zhou Ziqiang couldn't help scolding seeing the beautiful female secretary standing still.

"Oh!" The pretty female secretary hurriedly turned and left in embarrassment.

But after ten minutes, she brought two middle-aged people.

One of them was a middle-aged man with a fair face and a tall stature. He was what Zhou Ziqiang called Huang Haitao, one of the directors of the East Longhai project.

And the other middle-aged man is a big fat man, bald and short, always with a loving smile like Maitreya Buddha on his face. His surname is Tian and his name is Duo Xiao. He is also one of the directors of the East Longhai project, and he is in charge of quality.

It was quite unexpected for Zhou Ziqiang that these two people came to the office together.

Because...Huang Haitao and Tian Duoxiao are nominally in charge of East Longhai, but secretly they are wealthy businessmen worth hundreds of millions. It's hard to see them.

Seeing the flustered eyes of the pretty female secretary, Zhou Ziqiang smiled and waved at her: "You go out first! Remember to make two cups of coffee and come in!"

"Okay!" The beautiful female secretary nodded and left.

After taking a casual look at the office environment, Huang Haitao said, "I said Mr. Zhou, did you hear some inside information before you quit the East Longhai project? If you have any, please let us know in advance! "

"That's right. We know that you have been very close to Mr. Liu recently. You are a real boss. No matter how much money we make, it can't compare with him!" Followed with Erlang's legs.

For him, this week is always not an outsider, so there is no need to be restrained.

"I don't have any inside information!" Zhou Ziqiang smiled bitterly. Seeing that it was still early, he would tell Liu Xing in detail about the bet with Liu Xing at the preserved egg breakfast shop and the construction of the bamboo bridge in Xiangxi.

Huang Haitao and Tian Duoxiao listened quietly.

From time to time, I would drink two sips of coffee brought by the pretty female secretary.

When they understood it, both of them had expressions of surprise in their eyes.

Among them, Huang Haitao said: "This Liu Xing's name, why does it sound so familiar to me? Is he the great master of bamboo craftsman?"

"That's him! The name we heard the most in Lao Zhu's house last time was this Liu Xing. He is just a small bamboo craftsman. Why should I bet with you that the construction of a bamboo bridge does not require a lifting machine?" Tian Duo couldn't bear it. I just made a complaint.

"Liu Xing is not a little bamboo craftsman now, he is the person Liu Lao likes, and if it is not for Liu Lao's introduction, I would not know Liu Xing. Anyway, in a word, Liu Xing is very rampant. Not only did he not give me face in front of Mr. Liu, but he almost made me lose the stage. This time he went to Xiangxi to build a bamboo house in advance, so that people can live and Buddhas can enjoy incense. I have to go there immediately no matter what. Take a look in Xiangxi, the reason for this...I think you all understand without telling me!" Zhou Ziqiang spread his hands and said with a wry smile.

"I understand!" Huang Haitao nodded slowly.

People who live to their age, in fact, making money is not important anymore, what is important is face, this Liu Xing did not give face to the dignified boss of Hengyun Heavy Industry Group, this breath is naturally hard to swallow.

If it were him, he would have rejected all the projects, and then went to Xiangxi to supervise the construction of the bamboo bridge in the fastest time.

This relationship is not actually a matter of face, but also the recognition of a big boss like Mr. Liu.

Once he wins the bet and wins the approval of Mr. Liu, then projects like East Longhai will not be easy to take over.

Tian Duo looked at the time with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, when are you going to Xiangxi?"

"What do you mean?" Zhou Ziqiang frowned in confusion.

"He wants to go with you to meet that Liu Xing, and help you to fight Liu Xing by the way!" Huang Haitao told the meaning of Tian Duo's joke.

"That's right! You still understand me." Tian Duo said with a smile.

"Isn't that bad? Mr. Liu is also rushing to Xiangxi now. If you dare to attack Liu Xing, you may be overwhelmed!" Zhou Ziqiang quickly shook his head and denied this decision.

"Of course we will not attack Liu Xing openly, but after the failure of the construction of the bamboo bridge. Don't even think about how terrifying the cliffs are in that ghostly place in western Hunan. Without lifting machinery, Liu Xing was able to move The bamboo bridge is built, it’s pretty much the hell!" Tian Duo smiled and gave the answer in his heart.

"I think so too!" Huang Haitao followed up.

They have worked in the mall for so many years, so they naturally understand how to behave, how could they attack and laugh at Liu Xing in front of Liu Lao, isn't this looking for death?
At most, when Liu Xing did not have a lifting machine, he would say a few "tactful" words when he failed to build the bamboo bridge, but even so, it would not be too heavy. After all, we all know that Liu Xing is now the favorite of Liu Lao. People, some things can't be said too much.

Of course, the most important point.

They wanted to take the opportunity of going to Xiangxi to get to know Mr. Liu.

As for helping Zhou Ziqiang fight Liu Xing, that's actually secondary.

If possible, they still want to flatter Liu Xing so that Liu Lao will treat them differently!
Zhou Ziqiang, who is a human being, could not have imagined this kind of idea of ​​climbing the flames, and he immediately understood it after a moment of stunned, but he had no way to refute it, rejecting Huang Haitao and Tian Duoxiao's suggestion.

After all, after all, they both did it for his 'good'.

It's not fun to expose it to your face.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ziqiang smiled wryly in his heart, but at this moment, a plan for the development of Xiangxi suddenly popped up in his mind, and after a light cough, he said: "Boss Huang, Boss Tian, ​​you two have to go together Of course I can't stop you from going to Xiangxi, but I have to remind you of some things."

"Say!" Huang Haitao laughed.

As long as I can go to Xiangxi to meet Liu Lao, everything will be worth it.

Tian Duoxiao also listened with bated breath.

Zhou Ziqiang said: "I think you also know that our country is not rich now, so when Mr. Liu opened up the lifeline of transportation in Xiangxi, he chose a cheap substitute like a bamboo bridge. This is also a helpless choice. If you have money , Mr. Liu won't be tossing around like this."

"We understand this!" Tian Duoxiao nodded slowly.

Huang Haitao was silent, because he didn't know the inside story at all. If he knew, he would definitely donate hundreds of thousands.

After all, a lot of money is just a number to him.

"It's good if you can understand. When you follow, don't be too stingy. You can donate whatever is missing in Xiangxi. It can't be less than ten million!" Pretend to say with a deep face.

As soon as the words came out.

The office fell silent immediately.

The corner of Huang Haitao's mouth twitched, how could he not know what Zhou Ziqiang meant to cheat.

Even Tian Duoxiao was convinced by Zhou Ziqiang, the old fox's methods. If he can't say he can't go to Xiangxi now, he will lose face.

After all, they have money, they can't afford it.

But if the money is paid under such circumstances.

I will definitely feel uncomfortable in my heart.

Because no one wants to be cheated!

Huang Haitao rolled his eyes at this moment: "Mr. Zhou, you seem to be from Xiangxi, right?"

"En!" Zhou Ziqiang nodded.

"Then how much did you pay?" Huang Haitao smiled lightly.

"My bet with Liu Xing is worth 1000 million. How much do you think I paid?" Zhou Ziqiang didn't know what Huang Haitao was thinking, and replied without even thinking about it.

"Then I will add 1000 million to the bet between you and Liu Xing. If you win the bet, if you lose, I will invest 1000 million in the construction of Xiangxi just like you!" Huang Haitao said with a smile.

"What do you mean?" Zhou Ziqiang was a little confused.

But Tian Duoxiao understood what Huang Haitao and Huang Zhong meant. He patted his big belly: "Hehe...what else can this mean? I won't talk nonsense. Add 1000 million to the bet, betting that you will win every week."

In his mind, Liu Xing could never win the bet between Liu Xing and Zhou Ziqiang. If he could win, it would be almost impossible unless the sun came out from the west.

That's why he bet on Zhou Ziqiang to win.

As long as Zhou Ziqiang wins, then he will not pay out the 1000 million yuan in the bet. After all, the bet only said what to do if Zhou Ziqiang loses, but not what to do if Zhou Ziqiang wins.

Huang Haitao intervened in the bet between Liu Xing and Zhou Ziqiang, because he saw this flaw, because even a fool could see that Liu Xing could not win.

The behavior of the two of them is obviously a manifestation of the profit-seeking nature of the businessmen. To them, 1000 million yuan does not seem to be much, but they must not spend 1000 million yuan to invest in Xiangxi for no reason.

After all, Xiangxi is Zhou Ziqiang's hometown.

Not both of them.

Although Zhou Ziqiang didn't guess this before, he soon thought of it. He smiled wryly and shook his head, really admiring the fox nature of Huang Haitao and Tian Duoxiao.

But now that the words have been spoken, how can it be possible to take them back.

In other words, I can only agree.

I don't know why, but he hoped that Liu Xing would lose this bet.

But now he wished Liu Xing could win.

Because if the two bosses' bet of about 2000 million can be really used in the development of Xiangxi transportation, it will undoubtedly be a timely help, which will directly advance the backward near-economy of Xiangxi by more than ten years.

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhou Ziqiang said: "Since the two bosses want to go to Xiangxi, let's take a helicopter together! It won't take long to go back and forth, but the ugly words are ahead. At that time, if Liu Xing really wins the bet, the two of you are not allowed to renege on your debt."

"Hahaha... I'm not going to lose my reputation for 1000 million!" Huang Haitao couldn't help laughing when he saw that Zhou Ziqiang had nothing to do with him.

Tian Duoxiao also laughed: "It's only 1000 million! If Mr. Zhou doesn't believe it, he can ask the secretary to draw up a contract later, and we can sign and pledge on it, right?"

"Okay!" Zhou Ziqiang nodded.

"You!" The smile on Tian Duo's smiling face was frozen by Zhou Ziqiang's shameless reply. He said this politely, but he never thought that Zhou Ziqiang would take it seriously.

At this moment, he wanted to swear, but finally endured it.

After all, he and Huang Haitao teamed up to play Zhou Ziqiang just now, so it is understandable to take revenge on them in this small way.

Seeing that Zhou Ziqiang ordered the beautiful female secretary standing at the door to draw up the contract, the smile of Maitreya appeared on his face: "Mr. Zhou, this time we are going to Xiangxi together, you have to arrange a program for us to have a good time." How about fun? If Liu Xing wins, we have to unconditionally invest 1000 million in Xiangxi!"

"That makes sense!" Huang Haitao knew that Tian Duoxiao had something in his heart, so he followed up immediately.

"What program do you want to arrange?" Zhou Ziqiang asked with a wry smile.

He really regretted getting to know the two old foxes in front of him now, why did he come up with bad ideas again and again!

If you don't pay attention to this one day, you may be sold by them without knowing it.

"I heard that the highest treatment for entertaining distinguished guests in Xiangxi is the ten-mile banquet!" Tian Duo touched his belly with a smile: "We are going to Xiangxi with you this time, you must hold a ten-mile banquet for us to try something new, right?"

"Yes, this is a good idea. I heard that there are rare game such as dragon and tiger meat in the Ten Mile Banquet. This time we must eat the Ten Mile Banquet in Xiangxi!" Huang Haitao's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help swallowing at the same time.

The wild Ganoderma lucidum and honey in Xiangxi are very famous.

But the legend of the ten-mile banquet is even more famous.

I heard that if a foreigner can eat this ten-mile banquet, then he must be a rich and powerful person in his life.

Therefore, this time I go to Xiangxi, I have to eat a ten-mile banquet no matter what, even if it is not as delicious as the legend says.

However, Zhou Ziqiang's face turned dark at this moment.

He was so angry that he glared at Tian Duo and smiled: "If you really want me to tell the people in Xiangxi to prepare a ten-mile banquet for the two of you, then I don't think you should go to Xiangxi!"

"Why?" Tian Duoxiao was not angry, but asked cheerfully.

Huang Haitao also looked at Zhou Ziqiang in puzzlement.

He knew that there must be something inside this, otherwise Zhou Ziqiang wouldn't talk like this.

"You only know that the ten-mile banquet is the most solemn way to entertain distinguished guests in Xiangxi, but do you know what kind of person can enjoy such treatment?" Zhou Ziqiang sighed, with embarrassment in his words: "This person must have made great contributions to Xiangxi. people, and to be recognized by hundreds of thousands of people in western Hunan, ask yourself, have you made any great contributions to western Hunan?"

"Have you been recognized by hundreds of thousands of people in western Hunan?" Zhou Ziqiang smiled bitterly: "It seems that you have never been to western Hunan before today, right? If you want to eat a banquet for ten miles, you will be beaten to death Go, I'm not afraid of your jokes, Xiangxi seems to have been around for almost 200 years, and there has never been such a highly respected person who can make the people of Xiangxi hold a ten-mile banquet!"

As soon as the words came out.

Huang Haitao and Tian Duoxiao fell silent, they always thought they were thick-skinned, but now they blushed, feeling even more ashamed.

To be honest, they really didn't expect that there was such an inside story in the Ten Mile Banquet. Fortunately, they told Zhou Ziqiang that they were going to eat the Ten Mile Banquet. If they told other Xiangxi people, they would be laughed to death.

Zhou Ziqiang shook his head when he saw this scene: "Okay! Alright! You don't know the ethnic customs of Xiangxi, it's not your fault. Now let's take a helicopter with me! I hope you can see Liu Xing, a young man. How the cowhide broke!"

"Okay!" Huang Haitao nodded.

Tian Duo smiled and said: "Mr. Zhou, judging from the meaning of your words, it seems that you really hope that Liu Xing can win this bet! You didn't plan this game long ago just to cheat the two of us out of money, did you?"

"Get out, believe it or not, you can withdraw from this bet now!" Zhou Ziqiang replied angrily.

"Hehe... I won't get out!" Tian Duo smiled when he saw that the beautiful female secretary brought over the prepared gambling contract, and signed his name on it without even thinking about it.

Huang Haitao also signed. After all, they have worked hard in the mall for many years and know the importance of credibility when speaking to others.

Even if the bet between Zhou Ziqiang and Liu Xing was really a trap, they recognized it, after all, 2000 million was still affordable for them.

It depends on whether that kid Liu Xing can win.

And whether Xiangxi can have this luck.

But to be honest, the two of them became more and more curious about Liu Xing, a young man, because people who can make Zhou Ziqiang willing to bet are rare in China at present.

Could it be that this Liu Xing is really unusual?
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(End of this chapter)