He won 900 million in the lottery.

Aftermath.

I found my fourth uncle and my dad, and they were playing chess again.

Me: "Fourth Uncle, I couldn't do anything about the meeting earlier, so I'm coming to you privately now. The settlement amount is 340 million, and I'll transfer it to you right now. You can choose the management and profit sharing for NT."

Fourth Uncle looked at me and said, "Fourth Uncle can't do it anymore. I don't want to continue this project. Just keep the money with you. It's going to be Yao Yao's dowry sooner or later anyway. I'm afraid if I keep working, I'll lose the dowry again."

Me: "Okay, in that case, I'll cover your principal of 340 million, and the company will give you dividends every year."

"And what about mine, you brat?"

Me: "Dad, how about I grant your wish and make you the security captain at the front gate?"

"You little rascal, you're so sensible."

Sun Ce and three others.

Me: "Your money can't be refunded, but I can help you resolve your four people's debts, and our cooperation has a future. Do you agree?"

Sun Ce: "Agreed, absolutely agreed!"

Sun Ce and the other three clung tightly to the powerful figure, vowing never to withdraw their investment. Of course, they dared not withdraw, as they knew exactly where the money came from. However, as public officials, they were not allowed to hold shares and could only receive dividends.

Even so, the four were quite satisfied.

This is what you call an unexpected surprise; what I gave them far exceeded their expectations.

These four people knew perfectly well that paying off their gambling debts, receiving dividends, and avoiding any trouble was already the perfect ending.

Zhang Jian and his wife.

HY Company was originally a professional legal entity. All of its original funds, including Zhang Jian's own more than 40 yuan, were invested in municipal projects. Now, HY only has one business: supplying seafood.

Me: "I can now transfer your principal of 40 yuan, plus the 225 million yuan you personally advanced for the supply of materials and engineering work, all in one lump sum. Whether you use it for emergencies or to pay off debts is up to you."

Zhang Jian: "I know I'm not qualified to get involved in NT, but I want to make HY bigger and stronger, so I'm investing all 225 million into HY."

Experience has shown that the first thing people do when they have money is not to pay it back, but to expand their advantages and increase their earning efficiency.

Me: "You have a plan?"

Zhang Jian shook his head.

Damn it, Zhang Jian still doesn't understand what I mean.

What an ingrate! He cried and begged me for help back then.

I helped you make money and turn your life around, and now you want to go it alone? All the promises you made to me back then are now worthless. If you don't listen to me, I'll destroy you.

Liu Dabing.

Me: "The 280 million HY investment fund has been transferred to your public account. Please check your account."

Liu Dabing: "Received it, brother. You're the best."

Me: "Let's have a celebration party tonight, drink some wine, and then go back tomorrow morning."

Liu Dabing: "Absolutely."

Zhao Zifeng has always been very low-key. He almost never contacts me unless I reach out, and he's never asked about my finances. When I called him to come over, he was actually on vacation. He's so carefree.

Me: "Do you want cash or bank transfer? If you transfer to our company account, your taxes will be deducted."

Zhao Zifeng: "Brother, is that all?"

Me: "What do you think?"

Zhao Zifeng: "When I get back tonight, arrange cash for me. I've been promoted now, so my bank card can't have large transfers."

I heard him mention it a while ago, how come he got promoted so quickly?

Me: "Okay, let's talk when I get back."

Zhao Zifeng: "I brought my girlfriend."

Me: "I understand."

Victory celebration banquet.

The general manager of NT is Qiuya, and Hongjie joined the company as Qiuya's assistant.

Whether or not relatives should move in as a business grows is a nuanced issue. I believe it's acceptable as long as two key prerequisites are met.

First, they possess the "job-matching ability" and can truly create value for the company;

Second, abide by company rules and treat everyone equally.

So I hired my cousin Shen Tianni, and Qiuya became the general manager. Even with Sister Hong's help, we were already stretched thin. My cousin's professional skills could help me a lot, and I felt that I should repay her expectations of her cousin in this way.

Qiuya and Hongjie.

My cousin, Shen Tianni.

My friend Zhao Zifeng.

Sun Ce, Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection; Zhang Jiehui, District Cultural Brigade; Weekly Travelogue of the Municipal Bureau of Culture; Wang Weiping, Municipal Bureau of Culture.

Zhang Jian and Zheng Peipei, a married couple.

Liu Dabing.

Chen Sheng. (I once said that when I succeed one day, I will definitely take him with me.)

Shen Xiaomai, Houzi, Gangzi and a group of 12 people.

This should be the most complete gathering of my team ever. In the future, we may walk together for a long time, and some people may fall behind, but none of this can stop me from going against the tide.

Zhao Zifeng rushed as fast as he could and finally arrived just before the banquet began.

Zhao Zifeng: "Brother, you've taken off! Congratulations!"

Of all these people, of all these friends, in the end, it was Zhao Zifeng who followed me.

Me: "Same to you. Congratulations on your promotion too! Haven't you introduced me yet?"

Zhao Zifeng: "My girlfriend, Jiang Qingshui, is already engaged."

Me: "Then you'll have to change how you address me, you'll have to call me fiancée."

Jiang Qingshui was dressed in a refined and cultured manner, with a graceful and elegant demeanor, suggesting she came from a scholarly family or was part of the system. Zhao Zifeng and I exchanged banter without any hint of shyness.

Jiang Qingshui: "I've only heard Feng mention him, but I've never met him. I didn't expect President Shen to be so humorous. He's nothing like the person Feng described."

Me: "Oh, what did he say about me to you?"

Jiang Qingshui: "Hehe, does President Shen care so much about what others think?"

I touched my nose. This woman is hard to get along with: "Zifeng is no ordinary person. His evaluation will determine how much money I have to pay him later."

Jiang Qingshui: "Brother Feng said you are far-sighted, have a knack for business, are ambitious, and have lofty aspirations—"

I quickly raised my hand: "Stop! If he could say something like that, he wouldn't have only just gotten promoted now."

Jiang Qingshui smiled.

Zhao Zifeng has really struck gold this time.

At this moment, Chen Sheng walked over, his face displaying an indescribable expression: "Brother, congratulations!"

"Thanks."

From an empty shell company, a bar, a municipal business, to now successfully owning an industrial park, Chen Sheng has watched me rise step by step. I gave him opportunities, but what limited him was money.

He never has any money.

Me: "Let's drink more today, and talk later."

We clinked glasses, and Chen Sheng nodded.

I stood on the stage, microphone in hand, and announced, "The banquet begins!"

After the dinner, everyone went home.

After the noise comes ultimate silence.

In the vast industrial park, I was the only one sitting in the office.

"Knock knock!"

Who would be knocking on the door in the middle of the night?

Me: "Go in."

The person who opened the door was Zheng Peipei, Zhang Jian's wife. Her face was slightly flushed under the light.

Cheng Pei-pei: "Did I know you'd be here?"

Me: "Everyone else has gone home, why didn't you leave? Where's Zhang Jian?"

Zheng Peipei, carrying a bottle of red wine in one hand and two red wine glasses in the other, sat down on the chair in front of me and stretched lazily without any regard for her image.

Cheng Pei-pei: "Back when Zhang Jian and I lost everything and were planning to sell our concrete mixing plant to come to you, I was in the same situation, sitting there all night. Would you like something to drink?"

Me: "Are you drunk?"

As she poured the liquor, Cheng Pei-pei said, "Two jin of baijiu."

Great!

I took the glass of red wine: "I've always admired you for staying by Zhang Jian's side when he was at his lowest point. To be honest, couples are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately. In today's society, there aren't many women like you."