After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 585 Young Master Zhou is Devastated
Zhou Haoran sent everyone the relevant materials for the five listed companies he proposed to help.

He further elaborated on his views.

Since it has already been confirmed that the focus should be on rescuing a few key companies to ensure that resources are used effectively and to demonstrate the "results" of the market rescue, the best option is the entertainment industry.

Because this industry has a significant social impact, the media is more eager to report on it.

The "rescue results" can be even more prominent.

Saving other industries might save ten out of ten, but at most one out of ten will be reported in the media.

Saving the entertainment industry might save a little, but it could be reported as a huge disaster.

With the government taking over this southward-bound bailout team, the delegation's behavior became considerably more bureaucratic.

Rather than aiming for a particularly effective market rescue, the goal is to achieve a significant impact.

It's more accurate to call this a vanity project.

The extent to which it can save the market is not important!
The HK$4 million from the delegation is barely enough to make a ripple in the vast Hong Kong financial market; how much of a boost can it possibly have?

All you need to do is present a good image!

This demonstrates the concern of mainland compatriots for the Hong Kong government and has a certain political significance, which is enough.

After Zhou Haoran explained his reasons, he immediately gained the approval of several members of the delegation.

From this perspective, the entertainment industry is indeed a very good direction!
“Shaw Brothers, TVB, China Star, Golden Harvest and Media Asia…” Jiang Feibiao flipped through the documents Zhou Haoran handed him, clicking his tongue in approval. “It seems to make sense.”

Zhou Haoran looked at him with a smile, "Commander Jiang, what do you think of this?"

"I think it works!"

Jiang Feibiao looked very serious.

"Huh?" Zhou Zhengqi was taken aback, thinking that Jiang Feibiao had been tricked by Zhou Haoran, and quickly interrupted, "President Jiang, shouldn't we consider this matter more comprehensively?"

Zhou Haoran retorted, "Wasn't what I just said comprehensive enough? The Hong Kong government's entertainment industry is holding various charity events, donating money and supplies, and we should do our part in return."

Jiang Feibiao nodded. "That's true."

"President Jiang, don't worry!"

Zhou Zhengqi was very anxious, fearing that he had been misled and had chosen the wrong side.

Jiang Feibiao looked at Zhou Zhengqi with a strange expression. "Young Master Zhou, isn't that right? In the past few days, haven't you been arranging to contact the Hong Kong government's entertainment industry?"

Zhou Zhengqi was so angry when he heard this that he almost died of anger.

Is this a thing?
The contacts I've arranged for you with the Hong Kong government and entertainment industry these past few days are to let you experience the decay and depravity of capitalist society!
Jiang Feibiao said to himself, "I think it's great. These friends in the Hong Kong entertainment industry are all warm, hospitable and polite. I originally wanted to establish a long-term and in-depth cooperative relationship with them."

"and many more!"

Zhou Zhengqi, who had been calm and composed, suddenly panicked.

I felt that Zhou Haoran had used some underhanded tactics.

This completely swayed President Jiang's thinking.

“Mr. Jiang, if you want to have more in-depth exchanges with these friends in the Hong Kong government and entertainment industry, I can try to arrange that in the future. But making friends is one thing, and saving the market is another; they are two separate things.”

Zhou Zhengqi knew what Jiang Feibiao cared about.

He just wants to interact with more female celebrities and Miss Hong Kong contestants.

Isn't that easy?
“That won’t do.” Jiang Feibiao said firmly, “My principle has always been to be loyal to others. In the past few days, my friends in the Hong Kong entertainment industry have helped me a lot, allowing me to experience the charm of Hong Kong as an international metropolis. It’s only right and proper that I should repay them. Focusing the market rescue efforts on the entertainment industry is a good idea.”

"Mr. Jiang!"

Zhou Zhengqi's face suddenly flushed red, and he stood up.

Zhou Haoran's face darkened, and he said unhappily, "Zhou Zhengqi, we're in a meeting. What are you doing? This is a democratic meeting. Everyone can speak and express their opinions. This is not a one-man show!"

"Mr. Jiang, why don't you take a look at my proposal first? I have a better option."

Zhou Zhengqi took a deep breath, looked at Jiang Feibiao with a slightly pleading gaze, and took out several documents in his hand.

“No need!” Jiang Feibiao waved his hand decisively and resolutely. “I have another principle: once I’ve made up my mind, I won’t change it. What I hate most is going back and forth and being indecisive.”

"General Manager Jiang..."

Zhou Zhengqi's face was ashen; where was the composure and calmness he had shown at the beginning of the meeting?
"Enough!" Jiang Feibiao interrupted him. "Let's vote!"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Alright, let's start the vote now. Those who agree with my proposal and support the focus on supporting the entertainment industry in this market rescue should raise their hands."

After he finished speaking, he was the first to raise his hand.

Jiang Feibiao followed closely behind.

The other six members also raised their hands.

Of the nine people present, only Zhou Zhengqi did not react.

He was dumbstruck.

Staring in astonishment at the scene, they seemed completely bewildered.

“The minority shall obey the majority. Since that’s the case, then it’s settled. Next, the delegation will mainly provide assistance to the five listed companies: Shaw Brothers, TVB, China Star, Golden Harvest, and Media Asia.”

At this point, Zhou Haoran no longer needed to be polite.

They have already gained control of the delegation.

A word of truth!

Zhou Zhengqi's mind went blank; he couldn't understand it at all.

What's the situation?
In the past few days, he spent a total of HK$160 million to make arrangements for Mr. Jiang!
Did they all get fed to the dogs?

Depend on!
At least if you feed them to the dogs, you'll hear a few squeaks. But look at this! They've put in so much effort to arrange everything for Mr. Jiang—money spent, business done, even the Miss Hong Kong contestants were brought in… and then, at the most crucial moment, Mr. Jiang turns against them?

There is no such thing!
Is this your idea of ​​loyalty?
Then, the meeting adjourned.

From beginning to end, Zhou Zhengqi didn't even have a chance to express his views or explain which companies he wanted to help before the meeting ended. His vote was meaningless; everyone else had already reached a consensus.

This confrontation with the Master was a crushing defeat!

Zhou Zhengqi felt as if his legs were filled with lead.

Leave the meeting room.

He went straight to the restroom to calm down.

Now that this has happened, he doesn't know how to explain it to his "partners." What he thought was a sure thing has turned out to be an unexpected turn of events.

I went to the restroom.

He found an empty seat, sat on the toilet, and locked himself inside.

I felt dizzy and disoriented.

The changes came too quickly.

It was something he found hard to accept at first.

Just then, footsteps came from the restroom; it was two people chatting.

The voice sounds familiar.

One is rugged, the other is profound.

They seem to be two members of the delegation.

"I must say, the battle of wits between Master Da and Young Master Zhou was quite exciting!"

He said with a gruff laugh.

"Yes, I never expected such a reversal until the very last moment. After the last meeting, I thought Mr. Da had given up, but he didn't even react."

The deep voice sighed repeatedly.

"At the last meeting, Secretary-General Yang was very supportive of Mr. Da and wanted to speak up for him, but Mr. Da didn't understand. I thought he was new to the Hong Kong government and was going to compromise." The rough voice said with great admiration, "So that's what he was waiting for! Mr. Da is really amazing. Compared to him, Young Master Zhou is like a child being teased."

"Why did Commander Jiang suddenly turn against us?"

"do not know."

“I heard…” the rough voice suddenly lowered considerably, “I heard that Young Master Zhou has been making arrangements for Commander Jiang recently. I saw it last time; it seems he invited a female celebrity, she was in the car.”

"Possibly." The deep voice didn't seem surprised, but it was somewhat disdainful. "A crooked way to win people over. If it were Master, he definitely wouldn't do something like this."

Zhou Zhengqi almost vomited blood when he heard their conversation.

I was actually looked down upon!

This is not over yet.

After they finished using the restroom, they started chatting again.

"Hey, don't you think this is a bit too strange?"

"what happened?"

"At the last meeting, Mr. Da was too timid and didn't express his opinion much. He just made all the decisions according to Young Master Zhou's wishes." The rough voice seemed to have a shrewd mind beneath its rough exterior. "This time, Mr. Da stepped forward immediately and firmly controlled the delegation. The contrast is too great."

"It really is!"

“I felt something was off last time. Mr. Yang was too weak. Even when Secretary-General Yang offered him support, he didn’t react at all. Now it seems… maybe he did it on purpose!”

"deliberately?"

The deep voice was filled with suspicion.

The gruff voice slowly said, "Perhaps it really is. Have you forgotten what resolution was made at the last meeting?"

The deep voice said, "At the last meeting, Young Master Zhou proposed that the market rescue plan should be implemented in the stock market, and instead of buying the index, we should select a few key companies to help. The Secretary-General questioned this, saying that it was suspected of involving the transfer of benefits. The Secretary-General was quite unhappy."

"Have you figured it out?"

"Ok?"

"The decisions made at the last meeting were risky. If there was indeed any transfer of benefits, then when the meeting minutes are released, Young Master Zhou will have to take responsibility!"

"Huh?" The man with the deep voice suddenly realized what he meant. "You mean... you mean the Master did it on purpose last time? He deliberately showed weakness and let Young Master Zhou take the lead. In the end, Young Master Zhou bore all the risks of a bad reputation and offending the leader."

The rough voice, though seemingly simple, said, "Yes, the results are in, but they belong to the eldest gentleman."

“Young Master Zhou takes the blame, while Master Da benefits; Young Master Zhou plants the trees, and Master Da enjoys the shade…” The man with the deep voice finally understood. “Impressive! Hearing you say that, it seems to make sense! Perhaps Master Da had already planned this out! He may have some cooperation with Hong Kong entertainment companies like Shaw Brothers and TVB, and wanted to help them. Young Master Zhou is providing him with a legitimate reason! Moreover, Young Master Zhou will bear all the responsibility and risks.”

In the cell, Zhou Zhengqi, sitting on the toilet, immediately lost his composure.

Before I knew it, my butt fell into the toilet seat and got stuck.

"Oh shit!"

Zhou Zhengqi angrily cursed.

The two people outside heard the commotion, their expressions changed slightly, and they quickly ran away.

"Help! Someone help me out! I'm stuck!"

Zhou Zhengqi's spirit and energy completely collapsed.

(End of this chapter)