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

Chapter 484 "What exactly are your intentions towards Baoshang Bank?"

Since the former Nanxin Rural Bank was reorganized into Jinghai Bank, Fang Qingye has served as a director of Baoshang Bank in accordance with the agreement. However, in the past six months, the board of directors has not held a meeting, and he, as a director, has never been to Inner Mongolia Province.

what is it today?
"Did the company secretary mention the meeting's agenda?" Fang Qingye asked.

"I said it's about appointing a vice president. The meeting time, location, and agenda will be faxed to the company," Bai Ou said.

"Oh, you should have her send it to Jinghai Bank herself, so it won't be transferred back and forth."

"Ok."

A short while later, secretary Hu Lingling received a fax and handed it to Fang Qingye, who read it carefully.

The content was actually quite extensive, including listening to the president's 2012 work report and reviewing the bank's financial statements at the end of 2012. Of course, the most important item was the retirement of the former vice president in charge of credit business, requiring the appointment of a new vice president.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14th.

Fang Qingye sipped her tea, pondering.

Who is chosen as the vice president is not important. Baoshang Bank is basically controlled by the Mintian Group now, so it is probably just a formality.

Min Tian system.
A vast financial empire. It controls dozens of listed companies and financial institutions, and it is still at its zenith.

The actual controller, Xiao Jianhua, is comparable to Xu Pidai in the real estate industry.

Fang Qingye thought for a while, then took out her phone and dialed a number, which was to Hui Jingzhonghuai.

The call was answered quickly, and Fang Qingye said, "Hello, Director Zhong, you're not away on a business trip, are you?"

"No, I'm too busy at work right now."

"I'm in Huijing right now. Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together?" Fang Qingye said.

"Tonight? I don't have any plans, that's fine."

"How about we have it at the Jiangsu Provincial Hotel? Last time I ate with Guangrong, I thought the ambiance and food there were quite good," Fang Qingye said.

"It's up to you."

"Okay, I'll send you the room number later."

After hanging up the phone, Fang Qingye immediately said to Hu Lingling next door, "Hu Lingling, tell Yue Kai that I'm going to Huijing in 10 minutes!"

"Okay, Fang Xing."

Two hours later, Fang Qingye arrived at the Jiangsu Provincial Hotel on Taiping South Road by car.

"Yue Kai, book yourself a room. You're free to do whatever you want tonight, don't worry about me. We'll head back to Nanxin tomorrow," Fang Qingye said.

Do you have a car? I'll give you the keys.

"Need not."

Yue Kai went to check in, while Fang Qingye booked a private room, sent the room number to Zhong He, and then followed Yue Kai to his room for a while. When it was almost time, they took the elevator down to the third-floor restaurant to reserve a private room.

Ten minutes later, Zhong and another person entered the private room. Fang Qingye greeted them with a smile, "Director Zhong, please have a seat."

"Fang Xing, you didn't just arrive in Huijing, did you?" Zhong He sat down and joked.

"No, I arrived yesterday. I finished my business, so I wanted to ask you out for a meal or something?"

"It's fine as it is. It's best not to drink alcohol."

"Ha, just what I wanted. I'm currently in a forest conservation area, and my wife won't let me drink alcohol."

Fang Qingye ordered several classic Anhui and Beijing dishes, including squirrel fish, egg shumai, and beauty liver. Instead of alcohol, she ordered a pot of high-end Yuhua tea, and of course, a pack of Huazai cigarettes.

He doesn't smoke, but he does grow and smoke.

"Director Zhong, you helped with the opening of the Pingdong branch, and you've also been promoted to director. I originally wanted to come to Huijing to celebrate, but since you want to keep a low profile, I'll toast you with tea instead of wine today!" Fang Qingye said, picking up her teacup.

“We’re all brothers, no need to be so polite.” Zhong He picked up his teacup and clinked it with his. “These days, the government is getting stricter and stricter about the food and drink of civil servants, so we still need to be careful.”

"understand."

The two chatted casually over their meal for a few minutes before Fang Qingye changed the subject and got to the point: "Director Zhong, I received a notice from the board of directors of Baoshang Bank a couple of days ago. I have to go to Baotu next week for a board meeting."

"Starting to fulfill your responsibilities as a director? Then go ahead," Zhong He said with a smile.

“I’ll definitely go. What I wanted to ask is, Director Zhong, do you have any connections at the Inner Mongolia Banking Regulatory Bureau? Could you perhaps recommend someone? Since I’m a director of Baoshang Bank, I might have dealings with the Inner Mongolia Banking Regulatory Bureau. Having more acquaintances means more opportunities,” Fang Qingye said with a smile. Zhong He didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he lit a cigarette, took a puff, and then looked at Fang Qingye: “Brother, tell me the truth. What were your thoughts when you asked to become a director of Baoshang Bank? Did you want to take over Baoshang Bank? Or even, like Nanxin Rural Bank, directly seize it?”

"Brother Zhong, you've misunderstood. I really don't have that kind of appetite, and I'm not interested in Baoshang Bank either," Fang Qingye said with a smile.

"That's strange. Why did you want to become a director? And why did you specifically ask me to introduce you to someone from the Inner Mongolia Banking Regulatory Bureau?"

Fang Qingye pondered for a moment and then said, "Brother Zhong, have you heard of Mintian Holdings Co., Ltd."

"I've heard of it. This company is very active in the capital market. Through various means such as investment and purchase, it controls many financial institutions and internet finance platforms, including Tianan Property Insurance, Huaxia Life Insurance, New Era Trust, and New Era Securities. I've also heard that it's involved in some industrial companies. It's quite large and we call it the Mintian Group. Moreover, it has a subsidiary in Huijing."

“To be honest, managing financial asset companies like these within the national system is a real headache, because they span multiple industries such as insurance, securities, and trust, and these industries each have their own regulatory departments, making it easy for them to exploit loopholes,” Zhong He said.

“Baoshang Bank is actually controlled by Mintian Holdings,” Fang Qingye said.

"Huh? They've even gotten involved in the banking industry?"

Fang Qingye nodded.

"However, because of the restructuring of the original rural banks, I also noticed the shareholding structure of Baoshang Bank. Their largest shareholder is Taiping Commerce and Trade Co., Ltd., which holds about 20% of Baoshang Bank's shares. The controlling stake is a bit low."

As Zhong He was speaking, he suddenly realized something: "Are you saying that Tomorrow Holdings not only controls Taiping Commerce and Trade, but also has other shareholders?!"

“Yes, it was also because of the restructuring of rural banks that I carefully studied and searched for information from various sources, and discovered this secret,” Fang Qingye said.

"Heh, brother, you're very kind."

What Zhong and He didn't know was that Fang Qingye was lying here.

"We're back to my original question." Zhong He looked at Fang Qingye: "You're so concerned about Baoshang Bank, or rather, Mintian Holdings. If you don't want to control Baoshang Bank, then what exactly is your purpose?"

"I don't like Mintian Holdings."

"Huh? Haha." Zhong He burst into laughter.

"That's a very strong reason! Okay, I'll believe you for now, and I'll also keep an eye on his subsidiary in Jiangsu Province for you!"

"Thank you."

In fact, Fang Qingye really disliked Min Tianxi.

Of course, there is no hatred without a cause in this world. Back when I was in investment banking before my rebirth, I was tricked by a company controlled by the Min Tian Group!

Now that I have this opportunity, why not give it a try?
“But brother, I advise you not to act rashly when you go to Inner Mongolia. Baoshang Bank is not Jinghai Bank, and Inner Mongolia is not Jiangsu Province. Since you know Mintian Holdings, you also know its terrifying strength.” Zhong He said with a serious expression.

Fang Qingye laughed: "Brother Zhong, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I'm just going there to get a feel for the situation. I won't do anything reckless. I don't have the power to do that right now."

"That's good." Zhong He took another drag of his cigarette and continued:
“I know someone at the Inner Mongolia Banking Regulatory Bureau. He’s the director of the Third Division, named Tang Qing. Two years ago, the CBRC held a training course for division-level cadres in Yanjing. We shared a room and stayed together for about a month. We got along quite well. He’s from Xuzhou, so we’re from the same hometown. You can contact him. I can tell him about your situation in advance.”

"Thank you, Brother Zhong."

“You’re welcome, brother. Let me give you one more piece of advice: the situation at the Inner Mongolia Banking Regulatory Bureau is very complicated. Apart from Tang Qing, whom I mentioned, don’t go looking for anyone else,” Zhong He cautioned.

"I see."

Fang Qingye felt a chill in her heart.

Baoshang Bank was emptied out by the Mintian Group and eventually went bankrupt. This went on for more than a decade. Did the Inner Mongolia Banking Regulatory Bureau, as the regulatory body, not notice anything at all?

Only a ghost can believe it.

After dinner, Fang Qingye invited him to go to a sauna, but Zhong He declined, saying he wasn't interested in that kind of thing.

"Alright, when I get back from Inner Mongolia, let's invite Guangrong and go to Hangzhou for some new tea!" Fang Qingye said with a smile.

"That's fine. Have a safe trip."

After Zhong He got into a taxi and left, Fang Qingye also hailed a taxi and headed straight for the Golden Finished Products Community, arriving at Xia He's house.

Xia He has already gone to New York, and the room looks very deserted, but all the furniture and furnishings are still there and clean, so it seems that Tian Qian often has them cleaned.

The orchid in the corner, though its owner is not here, is still lush and green.

Fang Qingye turned on the air conditioner to warm up the room.

I slept alone for one night.

(End of this chapter)