I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 211 Young Master Zhang Borrows Money
Su Cheng was thinking about what to say to her father.

Even if his father doesn't punish him, he certainly can't just remain indifferent and pretend he knows nothing.

Su Cheng knew that his father knew he had tampered with the acquisition deal.

With the old man's brain, he must know that he took the money.

But how much was collected and how it was collected are probably still unknown to my father.

So Su Cheng was thinking about whether she should express her gratitude to her father.

Regardless, this is money I earned through my own abilities.

If I don't give my family something in return, my dad will definitely feel resentful.

Then the problem is coming.

How much money should Su Cheng ask for?
After Zhang Yangwen called Zhang Lekang, Su Cheng also decided to call the old man to test his attitude.

This is called: using movement to control stillness.

I dialed the number.

No one answered.

"Ok?"

"Why aren't you answering?"

"Is that old geezer already sleeping with his secretary? Or is he engaging in group sex?!"

The thought of her father living a life of extravagance while she could only live in a rented room in the suburbs made Su Cheng angry.

I'll give you a piece of my mind!
Su Cheng transferred 500 yuan to her father's bank card and sent a message: Dad, I got my bonus, buy a couple of clothes.

After sending the message, Su Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.

600 million, give the old man 500.

Hmm... it's roughly 0.0084%.

That's all Su Cheng's father is worth!

Whether the old man felt resentful or not, Su Cheng certainly felt much more at ease.

Besides that, Su Cheng actually had another consideration.

The more money Su Cheng transferred to her father, the more it meant she had embezzled.

Even if her father tacitly approves of her behavior, it still affects her to some extent.

So I'll give him 500 yuan and buy him some gifts.

Ah!
No more!
that's it!
Early the next morning.

Su Cheng arrived at the company.

After clocking in, Zhang Yangwen knocked on the door and entered his office.

"Cheng-ge, have you had breakfast yet?"

"Ate."

What did you eat?

"Egg pancakes, soy milk, what about you?"

"I just grabbed something quick and easy."

Su Cheng appeared calm on the surface, but she was secretly delighted inside.

Correct!
That's how it should be.

Zhang Yangwen came to Jingzhou to "make a living," so he certainly can't eat Paris Delight and drink coffee that costs 70 or 80 yuan every day!

In short, it boils down to one sentence.

The better Zhang Yangwen behaves, the more likely he is to get a reduced sentence and be released from prison sooner.

The two chatted briefly, and as it was almost time for work, Zhang Yangwen stammered out his personal matters.

Borrow money?

Su Cheng: ???
"That's how it is, Cheng-ge..."

Zhang Yangwen explained somewhat awkwardly that it was basically the real reason why his family had financial problems and he didn't have any money on hand.

"I applied for a credit card, and it's still under review. It might take a few more days before it's approved."

"Brother Cheng, I'll pay you back as soon as my dad transfers the money to me in a few days, and I'll calculate the interest at the highest rate."

This was Zhang Yangwen's first time borrowing money, and he wasn't sure whether he should lend it, whether he could lend it, or whether Su Cheng would lend it to him, so he specifically mentioned the interest rate.

Last night was also my first time encountering small-amount loans like credit cards.

If you mention interest, am I lending you the money for the interest, or am I lending it to you to help you as a person?

From Su Cheng's perspective, Zhang Yangwen's approach of asking for money was rather unsuccessful.

If it were anyone else, Su Cheng wouldn't have lent it to him.

"No interest."

"I'll lend you the money, but don't touch credit cards or anything like that."

Su Cheng helped Zhang Yangwen avoid this pitfall of advance consumption.

"How much do you want to borrow?"

Zhang Yangwen thought for a moment and said, "Twenty thousand."

Ok……

As expected of Young Master Zhang.

He asked a colleague for 20,000 yuan.

Normally, even if they are now in the same small group, the newly acquainted colleagues wouldn't have such a large "credit limit".

Moreover, Zhang Yangwen hadn't helped them much, and was still an intern; he might be fired any day now.

But who can blame him when he's the young master Zhang of the Jin Hong Group?

"can."

Su Cheng didn't give Zhang Yangwen any discounts either.

He would lend 20,000 to me if I asked.

Zhang Yangwen was a little uneasy; he hadn't expected Su Cheng to agree so readily.

I knew I hadn't misjudged Su Cheng!
He's not like he used to be.

He wants to be the big brother, but he doesn't act like one.

Su Cheng's demeanor is that of a good older brother.

"I may lend you money, but I still want to give you a heads-up."

Su Cheng wasn't talking about Zhang Yangwen's spending habits; that's Zhang Yangwen's own business.

If he continues to spend beyond his means, he will definitely not be able to pay off the debt, and his life will fall into a vicious cycle of financial hardship.

What Su Cheng wanted to say was that Zhang Yangwen shouldn't expect his family to give him money anytime soon.

This is a point worth noting.

Because Su Cheng was very familiar with the old man's tactics.

Taking the money from Zhang Yangwen meant no intention of getting it back, which weakened Zhang Yangwen's financial situation.

In his father's eyes, Zhang Yangwen is currently in a "painful adaptation" phase.

If Zhang Yangwen continues to think that his father will eventually give him money so he can pay it all off in one go, he is making a big mistake.

Therefore, you still need to exercise self-control.

However, it cannot be ruled out that Zhang Yangwen went home crying and begging for help, saying that he could no longer make ends meet and that he had received some relief funds.

"The family business is having problems, and it may not be resolved in a short time."

"Okay, I understand, Brother Cheng."

"Tell me your bank card number."

Su Cheng readily transferred 20,000 yuan to Zhang Yangwen.

He wasn't afraid the old man would find out if he used a bank card to transfer money.

Giving something to your family is one thing.

Lending money to a colleague is another matter entirely.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Instead, Su Cheng wanted to convey the message to her father that she had lent money to Zhang Yangwen, letting them know that Zhang Yangwen had reached a dead end. After Zhang Yangwen left.

Su Cheng began to think about how to ease the tension between him and Ye Li.

"How about we use Xiao Chen as a shield?"

The idea flashed through Su Cheng's mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

He claimed that Xiao Chen received the shares, and he only offered some suggestions. He then used his position as the exclusive liaison officer to inflate the figures, allowing Xiao Chen to earn more.
This lie was rather clumsy and easily exposed by Ye Li.

As long as it benefits Su Cheng, Xiao Chen will definitely help him cover up the lie.

But Ye Li wasn't stupid; even if Xiao Chen helped her cover up the lie, Ye Li wouldn't believe it.

Moreover.

If Xiao Chen is dragged into this, then Su Cheng's crime would be "doubled".

"wrong."

"No, no, no."

Su Cheng realized that she was trying to use Xiao Chen's tragic experience to gain Ye Li's sympathy and then obtain her forgiveness.

"Holy crap, how could I have come up with such a beastly idea!"

"Have I turned into half an animal?!"

Su Cheng was a little flustered and a little scared.

He had already noticed the subtle shift in his logic.

He can now realize that his approach is wrong.

Damn it, what if I lose this awareness later? That would be the end of me.

Su Cheng wondered if she should get a tattoo, like those old-timers in society who get a character like "endure" tattooed on the back of their wrists, to remind herself of this.

"Hmm... seems even more idiotic."

Before Su Cheng could come up with a good solution, there was another knock on the office door, and Zhang Yangwen returned.

"Brother Cheng, Supervisor Deng said he wants you to go to a meeting, in conference room number 5."

"Oh, good."

Su Cheng stopped thinking about it and straightened her clothes before heading to the meeting place.

Conference Room 5.

"Team Leader Su is here?"

Deng Qiang greeted Su Cheng warmly.

Since becoming a supervisor, Deng Qiang has become much more humble, speaking and acting in a low-key manner. He also cares about the work and life of his colleagues and has become very approachable.

Zhang Yangwen and his new colleagues all thought he was a friendly and approachable leader, completely unaware of his previous demeanor.

Ye Li was also there, but she had a cold expression when facing Su Cheng and clearly had little interest in talking to her.

Apart from Deng Qiang and Ye Li.

There was also a man and a woman in the conference room.

If Su Cheng remembered correctly, they should be colleagues from the Business Consulting Group Two.

Lin Lin, the female team leader.

She wore a champagne-colored cashmere-silk blend suit, over which she wore a mother-of-pearl slip dress with flowing pleats, and the waist design cinched at the golden ratio point below her ribs.

Deputy team leader Yuan Xinhao.

The navy blue three-piece suit she was wearing had no brand, but it was a custom-made style. The 150-count Super 110's fine wool rippled under the spotlights in the conference room, and the lapel folded at a very standard angle, making it look very expensive.

People in the consulting industry are more capable and low-key than elites in the financial industry. They are not as high-profile, extravagant and ostentatious, and pay more attention to fabric, tailoring, and pattern. They also tend to choose neutral to cool colors.

Both of them wore cool-toned clothing, but with the addition of some soft colors, which was both dignified and enhanced their professional image, while maintaining a professional approachability, and exuding confidence and authority at all times.

This is the elite of the elite.

Since Deng Qiang had called him, Ye Li, and the group leader and deputy group leader of Group Two to a meeting, Su Cheng couldn't help but wonder what kind of meeting it was.

"Everyone's here, let's start the meeting now."

"Yesterday afternoon, our company received a case from a major client..."

Deng Qiang began by briefly introducing the client's situation and case-related information.

The client in this case is Du Juan.

Dujuan is an international brand that specializes in bread, pastries, and baking, and is considered a top-tier brand in the industry.

The problem with the case is that one of their baking businesses has encountered a bottleneck that is difficult to overcome. Despite multiple improvements to the flavor and recipe, they have failed to gain a foothold in the market. Therefore, they approached Shengyue Consulting, hoping that they could conduct an objective investigation and research and provide a suitable improvement plan.

“This case may involve a lot of work, so we’re having your two teams work together to execute it.”

"Compensation will be distributed according to the group's regulations."

"The clients have money, so even a small stone can get a considerable share."

The regulations of the Dihao Group regarding joint enforcement of cases by different teams are essentially a winner-takes-all approach.

They privately call Big Stone and Little Stone.

Whoever makes the biggest splash and has the greatest impact gets the biggest reward.

Conversely, the small stones, though they played a minor role, were still involved and therefore received less reward.

Take 80% of the big stones and 20% of the small stones.

Deng Qiang quickly added, "However, I don't recommend you use Regulation A, as it will hinder your work. Regulation B is more suitable for you."

The so-called Regulation B is equivalent to temporarily merging Group 7 and Group 2 into a joint group, where they can decide on a group leader and deputy group leader to temporarily control personnel allocation and resource mobilization. Generally, the group leaders of the two groups will serve as the joint group leader.

As for the distribution of remuneration, it will be done in the same way as ordinary groups, based on contributions.

Geely Group has never been a fair super-large enterprise; everyone only talks about contributions and achievements.

Both of these regulations are ways to motivate and inspire employees and boost their morale.

Group Two is a large group, with a total of twenty or thirty people, forming a very well-organized consulting team.

The division of labor within the group is clear, with each person responsible for what and their scope of duties very clearly defined.

Lin Lin's team doesn't need any changes; they could easily set up a consulting firm on their own.

Compared to Ye Li's seven groups, their numbers were much smaller. They were a small group that had been recruiting people all along, and their organization had never been full.

Both have their own advantages.

Small groups have more freedom, while large groups are more efficient.

However, based on the average statistics from previous years, larger teams still resolve more cases more quickly.

However, Ye Li and Su Cheng's group also performed well, making significant contributions and achievements.

There is no difference in the quality of the cases; they are simply two different team operation models.

Upon hearing Deng Qiang's words, Su Cheng quickly understood what was going on.

The focus of this case is not the bonus, but the year-end performance evaluation and commendation.

Awards like Outstanding Group, Best Team, Best Individual, etc.

For consulting teams like theirs, the most important thing is their reputation. The number of cases they can attract on their own is ultimately a small minority; the vast majority of cases are assigned by the company or headquarters.

Just like the cases that Su Cheng personally handled, it was actually just a coffee shop case.

"Heart Signal" was used by Su Cheng to boost their team's performance.

Supervisors have the power to assign cases, which is a very, very important power in consulting firms.

If Deng Qiang were still the deputy director, he would have to discuss it with others.

Supervisors are different.

Deng Qiang can now openly assign which team to handle which case, even if he is the temporary supervisor.

Under Lin Lin's leadership, Group Two has consistently performed well and can be considered one of the top teams at Shengyue Consulting.

However, this case cannot be solved by just two teams.

Cases like this are rare and hard to come by.

Each group at Shengyue has a different style and area of ​​expertise, but their abilities and intelligence are roughly the same. So, who gets assigned to a group depends on their relationship with their supervisor.

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, in such a big case, even if the investigation goes awry, as long as you can participate, you can still get a share of the money.

So Deng Qiang called on Su Cheng's group, Group Seven.

If he didn't call Su Cheng for such a great opportunity, he would be threatened by Su Cheng tomorrow.

As for whether Deng Qiang had any ulterior motives?
Of course!
(End of this chapter)