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

Chapter 513 512 Running a business and being a boss, too much human touch is certainly not good, but having no human touch at all is also not good.
The so-called "bank loan withdrawal" refers to the practice of banks recalling loans before the loan agreement expires due to perceived business risks. This is common among private enterprises, mainly due to reasons such as deteriorating credit or business conditions, improper use of loan funds, or abnormal collateral.

Kerry Group falls into the first category.

Fang Qingye refused outright: "There's no need to withdraw the loan."

“But Fang Xing, this loan could very well become a bad debt! We must make plans as soon as possible!” Deng Hui argued forcefully.

"I'm the bank manager, and what I say goes!" Fang Qingye's voice wasn't loud, but her tone left no room for argument: "You go ahead and get busy. The three of us leaders will have a meeting at nine o'clock sharp."

Deng Hui wanted to say something more, but seeing Fang Qingye's expression, she had no choice but to leave dejectedly. Back in her office, thinking about what had just happened, she couldn't help but sigh softly.

Just then, someone knocked on the door and came in. Looking up, he saw Zhao Wenjun, who was holding a thermos. He forced a smile and said, "Zhao Xing, is there something you need?"

Zhao Wenjun walked slowly to the boss's desk before saying, "Deng Xing, did you just talk to Fang Xing about withdrawing the loan from Kerry Group? I ran into Hu Lingling, and she told me."

"Yes." Deng Hui did not deny it: "This loan is very likely to become a bad debt. Before Kerry Group completely collapses, we should try to recover this money in advance. I have already started to prepare the relevant legal procedures, but Fang Xing refused outright."

Zhao Wenjun smiled and said, "Don't you know that Song Dahai, who is now the general manager of Kerry Group, and Fang Xing are childhood best friends?"

“I’ve heard about it,” Deng Hui replied. “But personal feelings shouldn’t interfere with the normal operation of a business! Our Jinghai Bank aims to become a modern international bank with advanced management concepts, so we must overcome this kind of private enterprise-style business model based on personal connections! Director Fang said there’s a president’s meeting at nine o’clock, and I’ll bring up this issue then!”

"You, Deng Xing, are still too young," Zhao Wenjun said with a smile.

Deng Hui disliked Zhao Wenjun's way of speaking to her in the tone of someone who had been through it all or an older brother.

You're only 10 years older than me!

Just as she was about to continue her defense, she heard Zhao Wenjun say, "I have received the latest news that Fang Xing, in the name of his Tuofang Technology, has lent 4 million yuan to the Kerry Group to solve the current financial difficulties faced by the Kerry Group!"

"And it's interest-free!"

4 million, interest-free?!
Deng Hui was stunned.

“With this 4 million yuan, Kerry Group can completely solve its current funding shortage. You don’t need to worry about not being able to recover the 2300 million yuan loan.”

Deng Hui did not speak.

"Actually, when running a business and being a boss, it's not good to have too much human touch, but it's also not good to have no human touch at all. After all, we are all flesh and blood people living in reality. What's good about a boss who doesn't care about his family and only knows how to make money? I think Fang Qingye is just fine."

After saying that, Zhao Wenjun walked out leisurely.

Deng Hui fell into deep thought.

At nine o'clock, the three held a meeting in the office. The two vice presidents reported to Fang Qingye on their respective responsibilities and discussed the next steps for the bank's work.

Deng Hui indeed did not mention the matter again.

While Fang Qingye was holding a meeting, Song Dahai was also holding a meeting in the conference room of the Kerry Group building.

The room was filled with company vice presidents and key department heads, and the atmosphere was somewhat somber.

Song Dahai sat at the head of the table and looked at everyone present, saying:

"The Kerry Group has recently encountered many problems and is now facing a life-or-death crisis, as everyone deeply understands. I won't say anything more, but I want to emphasize one point:"

“My father founded Kerry Group, and as his son, I will absolutely not stand by and watch it collapse and go bankrupt. I will do my best to overcome this crisis!”

"I also hope that everyone can support me like my father did when he was in charge, so that we can work together to overcome this difficult time!" Sparse applause rang out in the conference room.

Song Dahai looked around and saw that besides his wife Chen Meimei and Vice President Li Yanming, there were only a few other people clapping.

It's obvious that they don't trust themselves or have any confidence in themselves.

Song Dahai didn't want to explain anymore, and instead said, "Now everyone, tell me, what urgent problems do you have that need to be discussed and resolved by everyone?"

No sooner had Song Dahai finished speaking than someone stood up and asked, "Mr. Song, when will the refunds for the homebuyers in the collapsed Shanshui Jiayuan building arrive?"

The speaker was Zheng Peng, the deputy director of the project development department of the group company.

After the incident at the Shanshui Jiayuan residential complex, the original project manager was criminally detained, so Zheng Peng was temporarily appointed by Song Qingdong as the new project manager.

Zheng Peng was unwilling.

Isn't this just like going to be someone's punching bag and cleaning up their mess?
But not going was out of the question; Song Qingdong's prestige was undeniable.

But now that Song Qingdong is hospitalized and Song Dahai is in charge of all the work, Zheng Peng will naturally not treat him as politely as he treats Song Qingdong.

"The collapsed Building 6 had a total of 124 apartments, of which 93 had already been sold, totaling approximately 64 million yuan that needed to be returned to the homebuyers, not including the interest accrued! But so far, the finance department has only allocated 4 million yuan to me!"

"400 million, at most 6 households can get refunds! Every day when I go to the sales office, I'm surrounded by those homebuyers arguing and complaining. It's unbearable!" Zheng Peng complained as he spoke.

"Did you patiently explain this to the homebuyers? According to the minutes of the Wuyang County government meeting, we were supposed to return all the money within one month, but only 13 days have passed!" Song Dahai asked, frowning.

"What's the point of explaining? Those people won't listen to you at all! Besides, will the company's finance department actually pay out the 6400 million on time a month later?!"

“I’m giving you 400 million yuan, not to return the money to the homebuyers! It’s to pay the back wages owed to the workers on this project! This is clearly stipulated in the county’s minutes! And you’ve embezzled it?!” Song Dahai’s tone became stern.

"As for whether we can come up with 6400 million yuan a month later, that's the company's finance department's business. Your current task is to appease the homebuyers, ensure the safety of the entire project site, and prepare for the resumption of work in the future!"

"I can't guarantee it if I don't have the money!" Zheng Peng retorted.

Seeing him like this, Cui Hao, the project manager sitting next to him, quickly reminded him, "Old Zheng, watch your words."

"What's there to worry about?! It's just the truth, we have no money, and people are coming to collect debts everywhere. If this continues, I think the company will go bankrupt sooner or later!" Zheng Peng started complaining again.

Cui Hao looked at him as if he were an idiot.

Are you that damn uninformed?
You didn't know the company had already borrowed 4 million?!
Liu Yanming told him this morning, and only a few people know about it.

Even if you're out of the loop, you still can't say that to Song Dahai.

What an idiot! He's also the deputy head of the project department? What a terrible teammate!

Stay away from you, so as not to implicate me.

Sure enough, Song Dahai looked at him coldly: "Zheng Peng, if you can't do it, then leave."

"Ha, you want me to leave? I'm not interested in working here anyway!" Zheng Peng immediately stood up: "Song Dahai, don't forget my compensation!"

"I won't shortchange you a single penny!" Song Dahai said, ignoring them and looking at the crowd: "Anyone else who doesn't want to work here? You can leave now. As the saying goes, it's better to part amicably. I, Song Dahai, won't let anyone suffer. I will give them economic compensation as if they were being dismissed."

(End of this chapter)