He won 900 million in the lottery.

Working late into the night in the office

After having a late-night snack,

Only then left.

I slept until noon.

I received a WeChat message from Zhongqing in the afternoon, and she sent me her location.

Looking at that familiar spot, I sighed, "What goes around comes around."

That's right, the location where Zhong Qing was sent was Guo Baoguo's villa.

I was very impressed.

Things have changed. Fang Liao has become a supporting character in my life, while Guo Baoguo has reappeared as the protagonist. Well, they're all in the same circle, so it's only natural that we'd run into each other in Shanghai.

I can't stop imagining the surprised look on Guo Baoguo's face when he sees me.

get off,

Ring the doorbell.

It was Xiao Zhan who pushed open the door.

"Mr. Shen?"

Awkward, unexpected, and astonishing, Xiao Zhan is Guo Baoguo's henchman, his front man, and now he's reappeared. It seems that Guo Baoguo has already settled Fang Liao's matter with his mysterious power.

"Hello there."

Guo Baoguo heard Xiao Zhan's voice in the living room and looked over curiously. When he saw it was me, he was taken aback for a moment, but his face quickly turned into a smile: "Who is it? It's an old friend. Long time no see, President Shen."

"have not seen you for a long time."

Zhong Qing was very surprised: "Bao Guo, you know Brother Tian?"

"We met in Shanghai a few years ago and had a few big drinking sessions. Please have a seat."

I walked over and sat down next to Zhong Qing.

"I thought Brother Guo was just bluffing, but it turns out he was serious."

Guo Baoguo touched his nose: "Nine fakes and one real, I guess."

Good grief, the initial setup was real, but the rest was all fake. They were planning to completely rip me off.

Where is Zhang Bing?

"I've gone back to get the wine, I'll be there soon."

It looks like tonight will be another fierce battle.

Zhong Qing nodded from the side: "What a coincidence, we're all acquaintances, that makes things even easier. I came to Shanghai this time to ask Bao Guo for help. I was originally planning to talk to you first and then contact Brother Tian. Since we're all here together, let's just talk face to face."

Guo Baoguo quickly waved his hand: "It's not about helping, sister. Just ask and I'll do my best."

"The unit has a batch of orders that need to be processed by private enterprises and then exported through foreign trade channels. Of course, it is a level 2 classified matter, so there is no need for bidding. As long as the requirements are met and the political review is passed, one can get in."

"No problem, leave it all to me."

Zhong Qing, with her legs crossed, said to Guo Baoguo, "Before I came here, I had a thorn in my side, but by the time I got to Shanghai, the person had been dealt with. Later, we found out that he was someone from your family's military unit."

"Hehe, you're joking, girl. Tell me his original code, and I'll check it from bottom to top, I'll investigate it thoroughly."

Guo Baoguo's forehead was already sweating.

"There's no need to investigate. The Guo family are old subordinates of the Zhong family, so I have no doubts. They've worked hard for so many years, and even if they haven't made any great contributions, they've certainly put in the effort. Therefore, this order will be entrusted to you. Brother Tian will make all the decisions; you just need to do your best."

There are always people more capable than you?

After everything was settled, Zhang Bing arrived with the wine.

"Hey girl, you've finally come all the way to Shanghai, let me treat you to a meal as a token of my appreciation."

Zhong Qing nodded.

We should still give them this much face.

hotel,

The dinner table.

I've seen through one thing: Zhongqing has an excellent alcohol tolerance. That time in Macau, she really wasn't drunk; it was all an act...

"Let bygones be bygones. Cheers!"

Here, in front of Guo Baoguo, Zhongqing recovered her good spirits and drank heartily, which I admired immensely. Even Guo Baoguo couldn't keep up.

She's impressive; no wonder I'm afraid of her.

It was just a simple and respectable banquet; after the drinks, everyone left.

Zhong Qing and I left the residential compound together.

Although Sun Xiaowei wasn't there, I was still a seven-star customer of ICBC, and the business car was right at the door.

He pulled Zhongqing into the car.

Go to a nearby hotel.

My mouth is dry. The scene of competing in planking in Macau is still vivid in my mind. Call me sleazy or perverted if you want, but it's unforgettable.

hotel room.

Are you drunk?

"no."

Zhong Qing shook her head; she reeked of alcohol, as if she had been soaked in it.

I chose the business suite, the one with a tea table.

"Come sit down and have some tea, wake up a bit."

After drinking hot tea, my mind became clearer.

"Brother Tian, ​​this military order is split 50/50 between the Zhong and Wu families, so quality is absolutely the top priority."

"Military production orders rarely involve cutting corners, right?"

"Normally not, but now that the Zhong and Wu families are locked in a power struggle, anything could happen."

"A few years ago, Wu Yinglong was pursuing you, and I thought your two families had a very good relationship."

"If you hadn't come along, we probably would have gotten married. After all, there aren't that many families in our system with suitable financial circumstances. I thought there was still room for negotiation, and I was even thinking of having my brother mediate. But since Wu Yinglong has met with you and laid his cards on the table, there's no going back now."

"Is the situation that tense?"

"It involves the upper echelons. Many senior officials are watching the future of the Chung and Wu families. Some don't want to see us come together, while others hope that our two families will fight each other, because a single move can have far-reaching consequences."

"When the clam fights, the fisherman benefits; when a whale falls, all things thrive. I'm afraid most people are just stirring up trouble, hoping you'll fight each other."

"yes."

Zhong Qing smiled bitterly.

I walked over to her and put my hand on her shoulder: "Is it because of me?"

"It's just a trigger. Military and political affairs should not interfere with each other. The Wu family crossed the line first, so they can't blame the Zhong family for seeking help as well."

I frowned: "Is this a rule that's been tacitly agreed upon from above, or is it part of your established agreement?"

"It's the default rule, but the anti-corruption storm in recent years has made life very difficult for people in the military. Unlike those who go into politics, we can't do business or use resources. We rely entirely on our military medals to support us."

Listening to Zhongqing's words, I realized what was going on.

"Did Lingling try to dissuade me from getting involved in your business?"

Zhong Qing nodded in surprise: "The military factory in the provincial capital advised against it, so I didn't tell her about this order."

I frowned: "How did the Wu family start their factory? Did they pay for it themselves?"

"The Wu family and the Long family have already cooperated. The Wu family can't afford to pay, but the Long family can."

The Long family is involved in politics, and the Wu family is involved in the military. How could the Long family possibly provide funds for the Wu family?

This is not how you take sides!

After I realized what was happening, I immediately called Ji Xin, disregarding the fact that it was the middle of the night: "How many batches of orders have been sent to the military-grade clothing processing plant?"

"The third batch is ready to be sent."

"Have you paid the bill yet?"

"Not yet. They said that once this batch is delivered, the payment will be settled in one go, and from now on, payment will be settled in batches, with no delays."

"Don't rush to settle the bill. Don't touch a single penny of the money you get back. As for Fu Xiao, return Xu Jing's shares to them, even at a premium. Also, prepare a financing IOU with the borrower's name blank and the amount being the entire value of the military processing equipment. Send a scanned copy after it's done."

"OK."

Zhong Qing's mind hadn't quite caught up yet.

"What's wrong?"

"The Wu family started making moves a long time ago. The military factory might be a trap. Tomorrow, a financing contract will be signed there. The military factory in the provincial capital is financed by the Zhong family. It doesn't involve any other companies or any external funds. The ownership belongs to the Zhong family. The new military processing plant that will be established in Shanghai will also be 100% owned by the processing plant in the provincial capital. If there isn't enough money, the processing plant in the provincial capital can continue to raise funds and borrow money, but the equity must be clearly defined."

Why?

"You don't need to understand. If Wu Yinglong wants to play, I'll play along to the end."