I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 271 Zhao Wenjun's New Position

The girl wasn't particularly beautiful, but she had a pretty face and was wearing a dark blue office lady suit. She looked like she was coming from work.

Liu Shuai sat down and smiled as he said to Fang Qingye and Bai Ou, "Let me introduce you. This is Li Lei, my girlfriend. She works at the China Securities Regulatory Commission."

"This is Fang Qingye, whom I told you about. He runs a company in his hometown. This is his girlfriend, Bai Ou, a graduate student from East China University of Political Science and Law, who was admitted to the Jinghai City Court."

After exchanging greetings, Fang Qingye smiled and said to Liu Shuai, "Not bad, the China Banking Regulatory Commission and the China Securities Regulatory Commission are a good match."

Liu Shuai smiled and said, "Our two workplaces are not far apart. We were introduced by a colleague. We met a few times and felt good about each other, so we started dating."

The four chatted for a while longer before Fang Qingye learned that Liu Lilei was from Shanghai, her family was from a rural area in Songjiang, and she graduated from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.

The girl didn't talk much, quietly eating her food, mainly listening to Fang Qingye and Liu Shuai chat.

"Qingye, I heard that the rural bank in your county is ready and will be officially opened soon?" Liu Shuai asked.

“Yes, the board members have been appointed,” Fang Qingye replied. “They also asked me to serve as a director and president, but I didn’t agree. I don’t want to get involved.”

Of course, Fang Qingye didn't say the real reason.

“You’re right not to get involved. These small banks have a lot of problems.” At this point, Liu Shuai lowered his voice: “Our unit recently investigated the Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank. One of its branches illegally raised interest rates to attract deposits.”

Rural Commercial Bank?
Isn't that the bank where Zhao Wenjun works?
Fang Qingye's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Which branch? Is it convenient for you to tell me?"

"There's nothing inconvenient about it, it's already been taken care of," Liu Shuai replied. "Lujiazui Branch."

What the hell!

What a coincidence! It's the branch where Zhao Wenjun works!

Fang Qingye was stunned.

Seeing him like this, Liu Shuai suddenly remembered something: "The branch manager of this bank is named Zhao Wenjun, and he's from your Nanxin branch."

“Yes, I know him.” Fang Qingye smiled. “We even worked together. He used to be the deputy branch manager of the Nanxin branch of Dongfang Bank, and later resigned to come to Shanghai.”

"This guy is really bold. Do you know how much he raised the one-year interest rate to attract deposits? 5.0%! That's even higher than the five-year interest rate! Many companies and individuals transferred their money to his branch, resulting in a surge in deposits. Our unit's early warning system detected it, and then we started to investigate."

"How were the investigation results handled?" Fang Qingye asked curiously.

"Stop them from doing that, and then fine them. Zhao Wenjun was fired, I heard he resigned voluntarily," Liu Shuai said.

oh.
"That's why being a banker isn't an easy job," Liu Shuai remarked.

“You’re right, so I quit my job too. Let’s eat vegetables.” Fang Qingye greeted him with a smile.

After finishing their meal, both parties said goodbye and left. Fang Qingye and her companion drove back to the hotel.

"Wow, Liu Shuai, your friend drives a Mercedes? He's quite wealthy." Li Lei couldn't help but ask as she watched the car drive away.

"Let me tell you, this classmate of mine is incredibly capable. Although he lives in a small county, he's a real tycoon. I heard he also has a company in Shanghai," Liu Shuai explained.

“No wonder. Hey, Liu Shuai, when are you going to buy a car?” Li Lei asked.

“I heard that dealerships offer bigger discounts when you buy a car during the National Day holiday. Let’s take advantage of the holiday and go to the car market to look at a few more dealerships,” Liu Shuai said. “However, I can’t afford a Mercedes.”

“I didn’t say Mercedes. Just buy a Honda Accord or Camry, and we can drive it back to my house!” Li Lei happily took Liu Shuai’s arm.

"No problem," Liu Shuai said, but inwardly he sighed softly.

Fang Qingye didn't contact Shi Guangrong this time; after checking out of the hotel with Bai Ou, they went straight back to Nanxin.

Shanghai in July is too hot; it's not as cool as the small county town of Nanxin.

After arriving home that afternoon, Fang Qingye told her parents about buying a car for Bai Ou during dinner that evening.

Zhang Meili didn't care. A car costing over 400,000 yuan was a bit pricey, but her son was rich, so why would he care about that?

Besides, it was bought for my daughter-in-law, so it's only right and proper.

Fang Jianwen was somewhat displeased upon hearing this. His son was getting closer and closer to Shirakawa Tetsuya's daughter, not only telling her about his savings, but now he had even bought a car, and they might already be living together.

Sigh. It seems I really am going to have to become in-laws with Shirakawa Tetsu.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he couldn't help but say, "What an unfilial son! Your old man still doesn't have a car!"

"Dad, this isn't my fault, is it? You can't drive, can you? How about I buy you a Mercedes and hire a driver to take you to and from get off work every day? But that seems a bit too flashy, isn't it? Like a county magistrate's treatment."

Hearing his son's slightly teasing tone, Fang Jianwen immediately said, "I'm going to learn to drive tomorrow!"

“I strongly support this!” Fang Qingye said smoothly, “Dad, I’ll contact a driving school for you and find a good instructor. I guarantee you’ll pass every single one of the tests!”

"No need! It would be like I don't know anyone." Fang Jianwen refused outright: "The owner of Tiansheng Driving School was once my student. I'll go find him!"

The next day, Fang Jianwen actually went to Tiansheng Driving School to register for training.

Fang Qingye doesn't need to worry about her father's affairs.

That morning, after he got up, he prepared to go to the nursery. Just as he went downstairs to the underground parking lot to get his car, an Audi slowly drove by, and a head popped out of the window.

"Mr. Fang, you live here too?"

Fang Qingye turned around and saw that it was Zhao Wenjun.

"Yes, my family just moved here recently. Director Zhao, do you live in this neighborhood too?"

"Yes."

Recalling what Liu Shuai had mentioned during dinner in Shanghai a few days ago, Fang Qingye deliberately asked, "President Zhao, are you back to take your annual leave?"

"No, I resigned."

"You were doing so well, why did you resign?"

"My parents are getting old and need care, so I came back," Zhao Wenjun replied with a smile, her expression unchanged.

"That's good," Fang Qingye echoed.

"Also, I was hired as the president of the newly established rural bank," Zhao Wenjun added with a smile.

shit
He committed a crime in Shanghai, ran back to his hometown, and miraculously became a bank manager again?
I wonder if the board members know about his affairs in Shanghai.

This guy is quite capable, but he's also incredibly audacious.

Who knows what kind of trouble this audacious person will cause if he becomes the manager of a rural bank?

Fang Qingye thought to herself, but said aloud, "Congratulations, President Zhao."

"Hehe, Mr. Fang, how about we open an account and deposit some money once the bank officially opens to support your work?"

"Easy to say, easy to say."

"I'm off now, I've been busy lately. Let's have a drink together when I'm free, bye-bye."

"Bye-Bye."

Seeing the Audi disappear at the exit, Fang Qingye shook her head and got into her own car.

Upon arriving at the nursery and entering his office, Fang Qingye poured himself a cup of tea and began examining the financial statements, which was his primary task.

Li Li from Shanghai wanted all the financial statements she had reviewed to be sent to him so he could take another look.

The management of each company is the responsibility of the person in charge; as an angel investor, you only need to focus on the financial statements.

Just then, someone knocked on the door and came in. It was her niece, Fang Fei, who looked dejected.

(End of this chapter)