After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 210: Acquaintances in the Dance Hall
Jiang Xiong is a cultured person and is very suitable for the book industry.

Zhou Haoran also chose him as the general manager of Zhongbo Bookstore.

Li Changxing is not doing so well.

This person has a bold personality and a strong sense of gangsterism.

Most importantly, he went into business alone, acquired such a large piece of land, built such a large factory, obtained a large loan, and even imported a lot of old printing equipment from abroad...

This requires a strong ability to deal with officials.

With this level of skill, why bother with printing?

Is it a good idea to get into real estate directly?
However, the cost of starting out in real estate is too high and most people simply cannot afford it.

These days, domestic loan interest rates are surprisingly high.

The official bank standard loan interest rate can reach 15%, which is not affordable for ordinary people. They have to find ways to get a few points of rebate.

For many small and medium-sized enterprises, the combined loan interest rate can reach 20%!

If it is a private loan turnover, it will be even higher.

That’s 20% a month.

If you want to enter the real estate market by acquiring land through loans, the threshold is too high and the risks are too great.

If Zhou Haoran were to go into battle personally, there would be some chance of success.

It’s a bit unsafe to let Li Changxing handle it.

Still have to take some shortcuts.

We need to find an opportunity to enter the real estate market at a very low cost based on the characteristics of the times.

It should revolve around the business of the printing factory.

Sheng Wenwan couldn't understand such a long-term plan.

After thinking about it, she gave up.

Just follow his requirements and his arrangements and get things done.

She didn't even understand why he was so reluctant to give a formal explanation to this relationship, and why he had to resort to such things as a "probationary period", "running-in period" and "training period".

At noon, the two had a simple meal.

Then go shopping.

I used the company's reimbursement to buy two mobile phones, spending 38,000 yuan.

His business is getting busy now and he needs a mobile phone to keep in touch.

Buy one for Aunt Wan too to please her!
Sure enough, Sheng Wenwan was very happy after having a mobile phone. She asked in a teasing voice, "Do you want to go back to the hotel and let your aunt teach you a lesson?"

"You're not working this afternoon?" Zhou Haoran couldn't afford to delay important matters. "You've just taken over the job, so get familiar with it quickly. Especially, recalculate the costs at the printing factory as I instructed. Calculate several versions, including 8-hour work systems, 16-hour work systems, and 24-hour work systems. Count them all clearly."

The best factories must operate on a 24-hour work system.

We work in three shifts and the machines cannot stop.

The situation at Changxing Publishing House is very bad. There are too few orders and even a single shift is not fully staffed.

"Yeah." Sheng Wenwan nodded gently and threw a coquettish glance, "Then let's do it tonight."

Zhou Haoran said: "I won't come tonight. I have something else to do."

Sheng Wenwan felt aggrieved. The novelty period had passed too quickly. "What's wrong? What did I do wrong?"

"Ah? It has nothing to do with you." Zhou Haoran was a little amused. "I want to be with you too. Who wouldn't like your body? I want to come over and enjoy it too. I really have something to do tonight. I have a social event. 'People's Livelihood Investigation' aired a program about the private economy. It was very successful. It has something to do with me."

"Now that you're done socializing, come over."

Sheng Wenwan has been living alone in a hotel these days.

Although the hotel conditions are good, it is not as comfortable as home after all, and I want someone to accompany me.

"I don't even know what time it is after drinking." Zhou Haoran still had to pick up Qingmei from get off work. "Tomorrow is Friday. I'll come see you this weekend."

Sheng Wenwan bit her lip lightly, very resentful, "I'm going to Songjiang this weekend and I want to bring some things over."

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Zhou Haoran agreed to her.

Something really happened at night.

Socializing is important.

Last night, "People's Livelihood Investigation" broadcast the first episode of a special program on the private economy produced by reporter Yan Hong, "New Development of the Private Economy in the New Era and New Journey."

The ratings hit their lowest level in the past three months.

It is very unpopular at the market level.

But the effect at the non-market level is very good!

A city leader had his secretary call me this morning to say he watched the show last night and thought it was excellent. "People's Livelihood Survey" should not only reflect public opinion but also play a positive role in guiding public opinion and promoting policy.

Encouraging the development of the private economy is both public sentiment and policy, which is great!

There should be more programs like this!
The leadership’s commendation is implemented at all levels.

In the end, the station decided to award each of the four members of the small team that participated in this episode a 200 yuan bonus! They especially praised the project's initiator, reporter Yan Hong, and hoped he would continue to work hard on subsequent programs.

Yan Hong never forgot his benefactor.

Banquet for Zhou Haoran.

Zhou Haoran had to attend this kind of social event because he had a longer-term goal.

"Lao Yan, which show have you chosen for the next episode?"

"Not sure yet."

"As soon as possible!"

Zhou Haoran's letter-writing routine had basically worked. The old man at the Red Mansion Teahouse had already sent a message saying he'd received a lot of letters and wanted him to pick them up.

That would be great!
Practice has proved that writing letters is a completely feasible approach.

But at present, he only has those lower-level customers in Songjiang Industrial Park.

He needs more quality clients!
I have to cooperate with reporter Yan Hong and take advantage of the opportunity to produce the special feature "New Development of Private Economy in the New Era and New Journey" to visit all the major private enterprise clusters in Haigang!
Just like last time, we used the TV station’s resources to connect with official channels and get all the customer information!

Once this special series is completed, the information of Haigang’s major private enterprise customers will be in Zhou Haoran’s hands.

Maybe there are tens of thousands!
The customers are all in hand, so why not just let him develop it?
Television stations are the holy towers for tapping into social resources in this era!

Yan Hong was very proud and said with a laugh, "Now all over the country are applying. Many directors, chiefs, district heads and so on have contacted the station specifically, hoping to participate in the special report of my series of programs. I am just highlighting their achievements!"

"Congratulations! Congratulations!"

Zhou Haoran also laughed with him.

"Brother, what should we do about this? It's up to you!"

Yan Hong knew who his benefactor was and who gave him such a good opportunity.

Zhou Haoran analyzed and said, "We can't just make the decision on this matter. We need to see what the leadership thinks. Don't rush it. Let's let it ferment for a few days this weekend and see what the leadership wants to arrange. If the leadership doesn't give any instructions, we can discuss it again on Monday and choose a good location for the second show."

Yan Hong felt that this boy was mature beyond his years and admired him very much. "Brother, let me toast you!"

"Done!"

Zhou Haoran didn't refuse and happily clinked glasses with him.

Yan Hong sighed, "The show is pretty good, but the ratings are too low. People don't like it."

"Ordinary people are nothing!"

Zhou Haoran drank some wine and was a little drunk. Under normal circumstances, he would not have said such words.

Yan Hong couldn't help but laugh, "Eat food! Eat food!"

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "Brother Yan, our company is different from those companies out there. If you want to do well in a TV station, the most important thing isn't how many ratings you generate or how many achievements you make."

"Ok?"

Yan Hong raised his eyebrows.

Zhou Haoran said: "If you want to climb up, the most important thing is that you stand firm."

Yan Hong's heart skipped a beat.

Zhou Haoran wants to do well in the TV station.

We must have helpers, as we cannot reach the higher levels at the moment.

Yan Hong is pretty good.

Although he is an investigative reporter, he is different from other cynical investigative reporters who petition for the people. He is more pragmatic and ambitious in his career.

Zhou Haoran said, "'People's Livelihood Investigation' is the flagship program of our channel, and even Red Star Channel. However, do those investigative reporters who have created mythical ratings have any chance of being promoted? The social events they report on, siding with the people, doom them to never get ahead in their lives."

"Brother..."

Yan Hong's face turned pale and his back felt cold.

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "'People's Livelihood Investigation' is different from 'Family Gossip.' Good ratings and audience love—is that a good thing? It's a death warrant hanging over the heads of those investigative journalists. To be frank, many people are lucky to be alive."

"No! No!"

Yan Hong broke out in a cold sweat, thinking that this brother was too sharp, like stabbing someone with a knife!

"Of course, I have great respect for them. Faced with social responsibility, careers, futures, and even their lives, they resolutely chose to stand on the side of ordinary people and speak up for them." Zhou Haoran spoke the truth. "It's just a pity. I have great sympathy for their future."

Zhou Haoran sighed again. "The masses are soulless. Their thoughts are like shadow puppets. They don't know who is truly doing good for them. If they continue down this path, many of them will be condemned by the public. It's a blessing to be able to live a decent life."

Yan Hong was silent for a long time, then slowly said, "When the producers designed the organization, they divided it into an open investigation team and a secret investigation team. Everyone signed up for the secret investigation team, and they were all trying their best to get in, except me."

"Congratulations to Brother Yan on his meteoric rise in career!"

Zhou Haoran raised his wine glass.

If we look at it from the perspective of character, journalists who conduct undercover investigations and in-depth investigations are definitely more worthy of admiration.

However, when it comes to finding a business partner, Yan Hong is more suitable. He can stand firm, produce some great, bright and correct programs, and win the favor of the leaders. This is the cornerstone for his future promotion in the station.

Yan Hong drank it all in one gulp, somewhat moved, "Thank you for the advice, brother!"

After dinner, there is a second game.

Yan Hong is a dance hall expert.

Zhou Haoran also went.

It’s still the Baihuamen Ballroom from last time.

What a coincidence!
I saw Lin Guiyan, the editor-in-chief of "Family Affairs", here again.

She’s also a ballroom talent!
"Editor-in-Chief Lin?"

Zhou Haoran walked over with a smile.

"Haoran?" Lin Guiyan blushed and waved, "What a coincidence! Come, let me introduce you to some leaders in our unit."

This time, the bureau is of a higher level than the last time. It's either the department director or the program producer.

People who don’t have a life channel.

It seems that Editor-in-Chief Lin has strong social skills and a wide network of contacts in the station.

No wonder she has a formal identity with black letters on a red background.

There is only one staff member in the entire "Family Gossip" program team, and that is Editor-in-Chief Lin.

Zhou Haoran is too young.

Another salesperson.

The leaders of other channels were not very interested.

The only exception is Gao Bin, director of the Urban Channel Film and Television Center.

"Are you Zhou Haoran?"

Gao Bin sat over and bumped into him.

Zhou Haoran smiled and asked, "Director Gao knows me?"

Gao Bin laughed and said, "Very famous!"

"is it?"

Zhou Haoran knew that it was probably the advertising order worth 20 yuan that he had previously given to the Urban Channel that caused some waves there.

"A 20 yuan order, and you gave it right away. You're quite courageous!" Gao Bin stared at him. "Was this your personal idea, or was it Meng Xuemin's advice?"

Zhou Haoran said without hesitation, "It was Director Meng's instruction."

Gao Bin laughed out loud.

Zhou Haoran asked tentatively: "Did I say something wrong?"

Gao Bin whispered, "Old Meng and I have been friends for many years."

"Ha ha!"

Zhou Haoran felt relieved now.

Gao Bin glanced at Lin Guiyan and asked, "Are you very familiar with Editor-in-Chief Lin?"

Zhou Haoran remained calm, "It's okay, my sister is Qiao Suiqing, the host of "Family Gossip"."

"Oh, no wonder." Gao Bin nodded, showing his understanding, and then lowered his voice, "Be careful when you are with me."

"what?"

Zhou Haoran raised his eyebrows.

I don’t quite understand.

He could sense that Director Gao meant well, and this sentence served as a reminder and warning.

But who was he targeting?
Editor-in-Chief Lin?

No way!
Editor-in-Chief Lin was a well-known good person, and he could sense that after spending so many years with him. Furthermore, everyone on the "Family Gossip" team could feel Editor-in-Chief Lin's care.

If it weren't for Editor-in-Chief Lin's warmth, the editors and directors of the program team might have collapsed long ago given the style of the legendary cold-blooded Producer Tang.

Gao Bin patted him on the shoulder and went to drink with others.

"Have you learned to dance?"

Lin Guiyan came over and sat in the seat where Gao Bin had just sat.

Zhou Haoran turned to look at her and said with a smile, "I have learned it. I practice with my sister at home every day."

"Go and try?"

Lin Guiyan gave him a look.

Zhou Haoran whispered, "I want to dance in the dark."

Lin Guiyan secretly pinched her arm, her eyes glaring at her, "You came to the dance hall just for this, right?"

Zhou Haoran knew that she had a good personality, so he jokingly said, "I don't have a girlfriend."

"I told you last time, there are so many beautiful women in our program team, don't you like any of them? Who do you like? Let me introduce you. You are very popular here."

Lin Guiyan wanted to help him match them up out of kindness.

Zhou Haoran sighed and said, "I'm busy with work and don't have time for love."

Lin Guiyan glanced at him charmingly and said, "You can't touch a married woman, right?"

"Ah? You're married?"

What surprised Zhou Haoran was not that she was married, but that she was still married.

On TV, divorce is an inevitable option for elite women.

Lin Guiyan rolled her eyes at him and said, "My son is already five years old."

Zhou Haoran remembered Director Gao's reminder just now, and deliberately tested her character. He leaned over and whispered, "This is even more exciting."

"Pfft!" Lin Guiyan was irritated, annoyed, and amused, but she didn't look angry at all. She had a mischievous look on her face. "There are people like you? Zhou Haoran, so you are this kind of person!"

Zhou Haoran further said: "Editor Lin, you have a great figure. I like mature and charming young women like you."

"Okay, stop talking now." Lin Guiyan looked back at the dance floor. "Let's go, it's time to go on stage."

At this time, the music stopped.

The dance is over.

It's time for the next wave.

Zhou Haoran hadn't been here much, so he wasn't quite sure about the rules. "Is this a dark venue?"

"move!"

Lin Guiyan stood up and pushed him on the shoulder.

The dance music this time is "Like Water Flowing Time".

Zhou Haoran now drinks a glass of red wine and dances with Qiao Suiqing every night at home. It has become a way of life for him, and it has also greatly improved his dancing skills.

Not as naive as last time, where he could only wander around but not dance.

"better."

Lin Guiyan could feel it after hugging him and jumping a few steps.

"Thank you."

Zhou Haoran was not very honest. His hand, which was around her waist, slid to her round buttocks.

"Stop it." Lin Guiyan said in a low voice, his tone stern, "If someone sees you, you're done."

"what?"

Zhou Haoran was a little confused.

Lin Guiyan's tone softened again, "It'll be a while, until the lights are turned off."

Sure enough, the countdown started soon.

Five, four, three, two, one.

Turn off the lights!

It was pitch black.

Zhou Haoran let go.

Lin Guiyan is wearing a red shirt and a blue long skirt today, which makes her look particularly fashionable, youthful and elegant.

It also made it easier for Zhou Haoran to take action in the dark.

He reached out to unbutton her shirt.

She also cooperated.

After untying her clothes and meeting his hand, she hooked her arms around his neck.

Let him do whatever he wants.

"Don't mess with my clothes. If they get wrinkled, they'll be discovered."

Lin Guiyan didn't sound like he was joking at all, and his tone was very serious.

Zhou Haoran said "Oh" and felt that Editor-in-Chief Lin was different from last time. Last time he was quite relaxed.

It should be like the first time is new, the second time is familiar!

When the live DJ announced that there were 20 seconds left, Lin Guiyan pushed him away and started buttoning her shirt, being extremely cautious.

After the lights came on.

The other men and women were still not satisfied.

Some dancers had their skirts tucked into their underwear, and they didn't even help to tidy it up, which shows how poor the customer's quality is.

Zhou Haoran and Lin Guiyan acted as if nothing had happened.

The dance steps are slow and gentle.

The state is natural.

Calm and melodious.

"Editor-in-Chief Lin, what's wrong with you today?" Zhou Haoran couldn't help but ask, "You weren't this nervous last time."

Lin Guiyan whispered, "My husband is here."

"What?" Zhou Haoran shuddered, his expression changing. "Who is it? Why didn't you tell me just now?"

Lin Guiyan couldn't help laughing and whispered, "He just went to the bathroom and is not here."

Zhou Haoran smiled bitterly and said, "You should have said it then. If I had known this would happen, I would definitely not dance with you."

"It's fine for us to dance normally."

Seeing that he was a little nervous, Lin Guiyan curled her lips and comforted him.

I think this kind of little man who has just grown up is quite interesting.

Zhou Haoran thought she was being a bit reckless. "I'll leave in a minute. I don't want to see your guy. It's so embarrassing... If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have done that. I'm afraid I'll be exposed."

"It's okay, you should know them, they are all from our channel."

"Who?"

"Yi Changping, have you heard of him?"

"Hmm, sounds familiar... Huh? Who?" Zhou Haoran's voice suddenly changed. He scrambled and almost bumped into the dancer next to him. "Who? Yi Changping? Deputy Director Yi?"

(End of this chapter)