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Chapter 1612 Jealousy
With the rapid advancement of the reform and opening-up policy, companies under the Kunlun Group have all entered the mainland, and even Leyou Media has become the media overlord in Hong Kong entertainment and Southeast Asia.

Of course, Suning still values the vast market in the mainland more, so it quickly launched the home appliance manufacturing industry in Shenzhen, specializing in the production of high-quality home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators and washing machines. Moreover, these companies under the Kunlun Group have spared no effort to occupy land in Shenzhen.

The foreign trade and shipping group of Shuiziliu also developed rapidly with the support of the Soviet Union, and under the instructions of Suning, it also got involved in the Soviet Union's grain industry and oil industry.

At this time, the plane that Suning was on had already landed at Moscow International Airport. Of course, the person who came to greet Suning was not a Soviet political bigwig, but Andrew, Suning's partner on the Soviet side.

The main reason is that Suning does not want to get too deeply involved with the Russians. You must know that some bottom lines must be maintained, otherwise the Americans and their dogs may deal with them.

Andrew smiled and shook hands with Suning. He now relied heavily on Kunlun Group. "Suning, welcome to Moscow."

"Thank you! Andrew, I'm here to ask for help this time. You must help me no matter what!" Suning came to Moscow this time with a very humble attitude.

"Don't worry! I have already made an appointment for you with the head of Volga Automobile and the director of the Soviet Automobile Industry Research Institute." However, Andrew explained with a smile on his face.

Then Suning couldn't wait to ask Andrew, "Great! Are they interested in cooperation?"

"It's hard to say! Because they want your Kunlun Group to build a factory in the Soviet Union."

"Impossible! Our Kunlun Motors are to be sold all over the world. If we build the factory in the Soviet Union, it will have no significance for the development of the Western market."

Andrew actually agreed with Suning's point of view, but some things were not so easy to discuss. "That's true! But the Soviet Union's attitude is also very tough. I'm sure the next negotiations will be very difficult."

However, Suning didn't put all its hopes on Soviet cars. In fact, all it needed was Soviet automotive R&D capabilities. "It doesn't matter! Our Kunlun Group's goal is to acquire the Volga Automobile Plant and the Soviet Automotive Industry Research Institute. If we can't achieve these two goals, we can only settle for recruiting R&D personnel from around the world, but that's a bit more troublesome."

"So where does your Kunlun Group plan to build a car production base?" Andrew couldn't help but look at Suning with curiosity and asked.

Suning told Andrew the truth without hiding anything. "We're currently considering Shanghai. After all, they already have a solid automotive industry base there. However, Shanghai isn't ready to open up to the mainland market. We'll start production in Shanghai and then sell it overseas."

"There is no market! What's the point of building it in Shanghai?" Suning's explanation was difficult for Andrew to understand. After all, the manufacturing industry can never do without the support of the market.

"We're still discussing the specific details! Shanghai still wants to set up a joint venture, but Kunlun Group wants to operate as a sole proprietorship as possible. After all, the market is always the most important thing to us."

"..."

Today, the situation of the Soviet Union can naturally be said to be at its peak. After all, before the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, they were one of the two poles of the world.

However, because of the blockade led by America in the Western world, not many people in the free world are willing to do business with the Russians, so the Russians also attach great importance to the Kunlun Group, which is a unique company.

However, the Russians do not want to just provide funds and technology to the Kunlun Group. As the Kunlun Group grows larger and larger, the Russians have always wanted to truly control the Kunlun Group.

Unfortunately, Suning does not want to be easily controlled by the Russians. Even if the talks break down and they go their separate ways, it is impossible for the Russians to truly acquire shares in Kunlun Group. After all, Suning is only interested in the Russians' funds and technology.

After arriving in Moscow, Suning did not rush to negotiate with the Russians. Instead, after one or two contacts with Volga Automobile, he temporarily shelved the matter and instead often enjoyed the bright lights and wine with the innocent girls arranged by Andrew.

However, seeing that Suning was actually sitting back on the throne, the Russians finally made concessions, but they only sold the Soviet Automobile Industry Research and Development Department. As for the Volga Automobile Manufacturing Plant, they were unwilling to sell it easily.

In the end, Andrew was still unwilling to give up and lobbied Suning, "Mr. Su, would you like to reconsider? As long as Kunlun Group accepts our Soviet investment, or guarantees to build the new automobile manufacturing plant within the Soviet Union, the Volga Automobile Plant will belong to you, Kunlun Group."

"Andrew, I think you should know best that our Kunlun Group will never give up the huge market for the Soviet Union." However, Suning resolutely refused again.

"This……"

"However, I still want to thank you for your help this time. The surprise for you has been deposited into your account."

"Thank you! You are really a great partner."

"Then I hope we can have more cooperation."

After successfully acquiring an entire automotive industry R&D team, Suning immediately brought these experts to Hong Kong Island and established an automotive industry R&D institution in Hong Kong Island.

Next comes the climax of the negotiations with Shanghai, but this issue is also a strong obstacle. Suning can only let Kunlun Automotive Research Institute madly research Japanese and German cars.

At this moment, Suning suddenly handed the most important task to Zhou Bingkun. Now it was time for Zhou Bingkun to grow up slowly. "Bingkun, you have graduated from Hong Kong Island University now, so I want to hand over the negotiation with Shanghai to you."

"Me? Can I?" However, Zhou Bingkun asked excitedly and nervously.

"Why not? You are the vice president of our Kunlun Group. Now is the time for you to take charge." Suning patted Zhou Bingkun's shoulder and said indifferently.

Feeling the responsibility and pressure on his shoulders, Zhou Bingkun nodded heavily, "Okay! Brother Ning, I accept this task."

"Do a good job! If you have any questions, please ask the negotiation team. I have high expectations of you."

"Yes! Brother Ning."

When Zhou Bingkun led the negotiation team to Shanghai, Suning went to London, England in person. Ostensibly, they wanted to inspect Land Rover and Bentley, but in fact, they wanted to see if they could acquire these two companies.

Therefore, Suning did not put all its eggs in the Volga Automobile Factory from the beginning. You must know that there are still many automobile companies around the world, especially the impoverished aristocrats in Britain and France are the most likely to sell their automobile companies.

……

Hao Dongmei's father, a wealthy family member, suddenly passed away due to illness, and then Zhou Bingyi became the filial son and grandson of the Hao family. He was busy running around, which moved Director Jin and Hao Dongmei very much.

One day, Director Jin suddenly looked at Zhou Bingyi with gratitude and said, "Bingyi, thank you for your hard work during this period."

"Mom, this is what I should do." Zhou Bingyi smiled and said indifferently.

Director Jin then changed the subject and talked about Zhou Bingkun. "I heard that your brother took his family to Hong Kong Island?"

In fact, Zhou Bingyi didn't really want to talk about Zhou Bingkun and the Zhou family. After all, he had played a less than glorious role during this period. "Yes! My brother also brought my mother over. As for my father, he is still working in the Third Front in Chongqing. My sister Zhou Rong and her family are also in Beijing."

"Hey! I didn't expect your family situation to be so complicated. A large family is actually scattered and torn apart."

"It can't be helped! Everyone has different ideals and aspirations." Director Jin then looked at Hao Dongmei beside him without commenting and asked, "I haven't had time to read the newspaper recently. I wonder if there's any big news?"

Hao Dongmei quickly understood and handed both newspapers to her mother. "No! They're mainly talking about reform and opening up. Individual business licenses have been issued in Beijing and Wenzhou. This is today's People's Daily and Reference News."

Director Jin then pointed to the front page of the People's Daily and said to Zhou Bingyi, "So, reform and opening up is the general trend! For example, the Hong Kong-based Kunlun Group is traveling to Shanghai to discuss a car manufacturing plant. This shows that reform and opening up will only deepen."

"Mom, you make sense."

In fact, Zhou Bingyi could naturally hear what Director Jin meant. It was nothing more than a reminder for him to ease the relationship with Zhou Bingkun. There was no need to scare himself to death before anything happened.

However, Zhou Bingkun does not have much contact with his brother now. In the past, only his mother Li Suhua would call them, so it is not so easy to ease the relationship between the two sides.

When lying in bed at night, Zhou Bingyi still held the People's Daily and read it, because it not only contained reports about the Kunlun Group, but also a photo of his younger brother Zhou Bingkun representing the team to Shanghai for negotiations.

Looking at the photo of Zhou Bingkun in the newspaper, Zhou Bingyi felt conflicted. He never expected that fate would play such a trick on him and make their Zhou family fall apart like this.

Hao Dongmei looked at Zhou Bingyi with a puzzled look on her face and asked, "Bingyi, are you still thinking about what my mother said?"

"Well, I can hear that our mother wants to remind me and Bingkun to ease the relationship." Zhou Bingyi said to Hao Dongmei without comment.

"So what do you think?" Hao Dongmei was a little confused about Zhou Bingyi's true thoughts.

"What I think is not so important! The main thing is that Bingkun is ignoring me now."

"Could it be that he also resents you in his heart?"

"Of course! After all, our father's constant pressure on him is all for me and Zhou Rong."

"Indeed! How is Zhou Rong doing in the capital recently?"

"Not so good! Living in Chang'an is not easy! Reality is often the cruelest."

"..."

Zhou Rong and Feng Huacheng's life is indeed not very good. You have to know that they are both lazy and useless. Now they have to face the trouble of raising a child, and they have to intrigue with their colleagues and neighbors every day. The poetic and romantic life of the past is all gone.

Feng Huacheng, feeling overwhelmed by life, looked at Zhou Rong with a wry smile, "Zhou Rong, why don't you just give up on the postgraduate entrance exam?"

"Why? Haven't you always been my supporter?" However, Feng Huacheng's words made Zhou Rong angry.

"The situation is completely different now! Yueyue's tuition and our family's expenses are all things that must be considered." Feng Huacheng is no longer the lonely poet. First of all, he must understand that he is someone else's husband and father.

"What? You can't afford to support Yueyue and me so soon?"

"Zhou Rong, can you please sober up? Yueyue is already in elementary school. We are no longer lonely people like before."

"Humph! I don't care! I won't give up on my pursuit, so I have to take the postgraduate entrance examination."

"you……"

Feng Yue, who was standing by, looked at Feng Huacheng and Zhou Rong in front of her with annoyance, "Dad, Mom, can you two stop arguing? I'm so tired of hearing you quarreling every day."

"..." Zhou Rong was speechless for a moment.

Feng Huacheng was seen coaxing the little girl with a smile on his face, "Yueyue, I'm sorry! Mom and Dad are not arguing, we are just discussing some problems in life."

"Dad, Mom, if you really don't want me, then send me back to grandma and my uncle's house. They and my aunt have always taken good care of me."

"This..." This time, Feng Huacheng was speechless.

As expected, Zhou Rong furiously looked at Feng Yue in front of her and scolded her, "Yueyue, what nonsense are you talking about? Your uncle's family took your grandmother to Hong Kong Island. Do you want to go to Hong Kong Island and become a Hong Konger too?"

"Why not? Congcong and Mingming can do it, why can't I?"

"Yueyue, you..."

"Yueyue, Daddy promises you that he will never quarrel with your mom again, and you don't mention going to Hong Kong Island, okay?"

"Hmph! I have to do my homework, I hope you can keep quiet."

"..."

During the evening break, Feng Huacheng handed Zhou Rong a newspaper and asked, "Zhou Rong, have you read today's People's Daily?"

Zhou Rong replied to Feng Huacheng irritably. With all the recent events, she had no mood to read the newspaper. "No! Any big news?"

Feng Huacheng then handed the newspaper to Zhou Rong and explained, "Bingkun's Kunlun Group wants to enter the automotive manufacturing industry and is currently negotiating with Shanghai regarding an automotive production base. Bingkun is also the leader of this negotiation team."

"Hmph! He looks like a human but acts like a dog." However, Zhou Rong was jealous and crazy when she saw Zhou Bingkun's photo in the newspaper.

"Uh……"

As the saying goes, jealousy can make a person become unrecognizable. Now Zhou Rong hates Zhou Bingkun to death. The more successful Zhou Bingkun is in his career, the more uncomfortable she feels.

Of course, Feng Huacheng also understood Zhou Rong's thoughts very well, but he did not argue with Zhou Rong anymore. After all, the feud between Zhou Rong and Zhou Bingkun was also related to him.

……

(End of this chapter)