Rebirth of the Age of Wealth

Chapter 495 Matchmaking

If Li Weidong continues walking, he will definitely hit the big red column in front. Although this optimizing column looks like wood, Li Weidong personally confirmed that it is not and that it is very hard.

If I really hit him, my forehead would be red or my eye sockets would be swollen, which would definitely hinder my hearing and vision. If it doesn't work, I will really have to take leave to recuperate in the next few days.

Li Weidong smiled and said to the old man who had just reminded him: "I don't know if there is money on the ground, but when I just listened to the report made by Director Zeng, every word is money!"

This old man was none other than Director Zeng, who had just made a report on behalf of the Planning Commission. He held a high position. Of course, Li Weidong also knew that Director Zeng could be promoted to deputy general manager in two years.

Although Li Weidong doesn't pay much attention to his company's affairs, he still has to intervene in many matters involving higher-level approval.

It's not because it's difficult to handle, but it should be the case. Others know that you are the leader of these companies. If there is something that needs to be solved by the ministries and commissions, if you don't come forward, you will always bring some puppets to come over!

Once or twice is fine, but over time and too many times, people will feel that they are disrespectful, look down on department leaders like them, and have no etiquette.

In this case, people don't necessarily have to give you face, nor do they deliberately embarrass you. They just follow the rules and then study it carefully.

Although Li Weidong is not a very smart person, his sophistication in these people has been tempered through various experiences in his previous life, so he naturally knows some of the face issues involved.

Therefore, the companies under his control generally have large projects that require approval from the higher authorities. Even if he is not present at the time, he will take care of these matters when he has the opportunity in the future.

There is no way around a big government office like the Planning Commission. Li Weidong has appeared a lot, and gradually we have become familiar with each other. Therefore, we are old acquaintances with Director Zeng, so there is no harm in making some jokes.

"Businessmen are different when you look at them. They stick to their profession and think of business in everything they look at!" Director Zeng said to the people next to him with a smile.

The people around also laughed and echoed: "That must be the case. Chairman Li is a businessman, a person who can come up with ideas at any time. We are just watching the excitement. Only people like Chairman Li can understand what you mean, Director!"

With this mouth, he flattered both of them in one sentence. Director Zeng couldn't hide his smile after listening to it. Li Weidong could only give them a thumbs up after hearing this. This flattery has its own merits and level.

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However, Li Weidong did not dare to accept this kind of praise. He quickly wanted to be humble and flatter him, but before he could speak, Director Zeng next to him started talking.

"Lao Zhou, you are right. Now all of you are business owners and cadres, but you can also be considered businessmen. You have to think of more ways to do business. You can't always focus on the little money in the finance!"

As Director Zeng spoke, he looked at the people around him with half-smiling expressions, which made Li Weidong feel a little weird. The meaning behind his words should not be too obvious, so he took the opportunity to criticize them.

When Li Weidong heard this, he felt something was wrong. How could he be targeted? We have no grievances. How come there are unscrupulous people who want to harm me?

Although Li Weidong doesn't know all the people around him, he does know some of them. They are all CEOs of state-owned enterprises, and they are all the faces of central enterprises in later generations. Although he can't afford to offend him, there is no need to offend them!

But now that Director Zeng has finished speaking, if he says something rashly again, he may have the intention of giving an excuse to these people, and may not understand the leader's intention and make the leader unhappy again.

In short, at this time, it's not okay to say it or not to say it. Li Weidong has to carry this big pot that comes from unknown sources.

"Director Zeng, I don't dare to compare with Director Li. There are several Directors like him in the country, even in the world. Is it Director Li?" Mr. Zhou looked at Li Weidong's embarrassed face and continued.

"If you say that again, I will be really embarrassed!" Li Weidong just replied politely, neither saying yes nor saying no. Anyway, it is you who said it. Just don't interfere with me in your fight.

Li Weidong heard this morning's report very clearly. Turning around state-owned enterprises' losses is still a key topic. There are too many state-owned enterprises that are still losing money. The automobile factory in Qizhou that produces heavy trucks is like this, with huge losses.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I went to my superiors to ask for policies and funds. Of course, the main thing was money. They were too weak to provide policies. There was no other solution except eliminating backward production capacity.

Director Zeng must have seen this kind of scene many times. Their planning committee manages too many things, and many matters can be found in their department. There are so many open mouths in the country, which one can he care about?

After some persuasion, Director Zeng let them go first. This was not the time to talk about this matter. It was important to have a meeting!

Seeing a few people leaving reluctantly, Director Zeng said to Li Weidong: "I'm telling you, it's a joke. Nowadays, the life of enterprises is getting more and more difficult. If everyone doesn't think about how to run a business, they will cry for poverty!"

"Children who cry can get milk!" Li Weidong agreed casually.

Director Zeng shook his head with a smile and said: "Yes, that's what they think. They always think that if they come here to cry a few words about poverty, the department will have to give some money. I mean, we can't let employees work without rice!"

"But they don't want to think about how many mouths there are in the country from top to bottom waiting for rice to be put into the pot. Who will be given it and who will not be given it? Which enterprise is not in difficulty? It is definitely not possible to rely on financial blood transfusion. Fundamentally, we still have to solve our own hematopoiesis problem!"

"But the original system has lost its hematopoietic function, and the fundamentals of development still need to be changed. The batch of joint-stock enterprises established last year have achieved good results. Although there is no specific data for a short period of time, the mental outlook of the employees is quite good.

good!"

"So in recent years, the general direction of our joint-stock system has been that there is no problem. Even if there are some minor problems, the flaws cannot be concealed. We can't stop eating because of choking. We should continue to work on it. Only in this way can we liberate productivity, solve the problem of hematopoiesis, and survive. We can only survive by blood transfusions."

Nutritional injections, even if they are short-lived, will wither sooner or later!"

Director Zeng and Li Weidong strolled towards the door of the auditorium. The two chatted casually, not sure if they meant anything. Li Weidong always felt that there was something else in Director Zeng's words.

Could it be that there are some disharmonious voices in the joint-stock system? Under normal circumstances, everything has two sides, or even multiple sides. It is normal to have different voices. Looking at the current situation, the opposition voices are not small!

Li Weidong said: "Some different sounds are normal, but it will eventually prove that this is the right thing to do. The pain in the short period of time, even the pain of cutting the skin, is worth it!"

Li Weidong naturally knows that what these opposing voices are attacking, although it seems that there are various problems now, and there are even many things that have been done too hastily and made some mistakes.

This is also what Director Zeng said, flaws cannot be concealed, but you can't be afraid to stop doing these things. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, just be afraid of inaction. Experiment, who knows which time it will succeed.

"Weidong, your idea is very good. It seems that there is a reason why your business is so big!" Director Zeng looked back at Li Weidong and said with a smile, very satisfied with Li Weidong's understanding.

"You've given me the prize. These are just small businesses of mine. They're just messing around. They won't catch the eyes of everyone like you!" Li Weidong said modestly. He shouldn't be too arrogant, especially for this kind of thing. He doesn't want to be revered.

"You don't have to be modest. If there were more small businessmen like you in the country, our affairs would be easier to handle!" Director Zeng waved his hand and said.

"Hehe... you've thanked me!" Li Weidong could only accept it with a smile.

"Oh, by the way, we held a meeting a few days ago to study the matter of the heavy truck factory. In principle, we support the joint-stock system. Now we have reported it to the boss and are waiting for the boss's approval!"

"Thank you so much!" Li Weidong knew that he was talking about their truck factory in Qizhou, and now he had a better idea. It seemed that things were going well.

"Don't be too happy too early. This is also a guiding document. It only allows the truck factory to implement a shareholding system and reorganize. As for whether you can participate, it depends on the leadership's wishes, but the hope is still quite high!"

Leaders never say anything to the point. Li Weidong knew the hurdle, so he said: "Please rest assured, leader, the truck plant will only get better and better if it is left in our hands. I have confidence, and I have confidence in the domestic economy!"

"Okay, that's good. By the way, you just said that the report was all about money. Why do you want to invest in the central and western regions?" Director Zeng said, changing the subject.

"Of course, the eastern coast has developed now, but the central and western regions are relatively backward, and backwardness represents opportunities. Didn't you say, I am a businessman, and wherever there are opportunities and money to be made, we will go there!

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"This is a good thing. We have held a meeting. This development is open to all kinds of domestic and foreign capital, and there are no industry barriers. We just need to use all available capital to develop the central and western regions!"

"That's great. The central and western regions are rich in resources and have a vast territory, so there's a lot to be done!" Li Weidong's eyes lit up after hearing this. Of course, it would be relative if there were no thresholds, and many industries would still not be open to the public.

However, based on his understanding of this matter, the opening period of many projects is only in the past few years. After the wedding period of this policy, there will be no more opportunities in the future. After all, some resource industries still require state-owned capital.

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If during this period, he gets some projects to kill, such as salt lakes, natural gas, coal, etc., it will be like a money printing machine in the future, and the profits must not flow to the family.

"I didn't realize that you have a very rich net worth. You are a truck manufacturer and an investor. Tell me exactly how much money you have now?" Director Zeng suddenly became as curious as a child.

Although he has a high position and knows a lot about Li Weidong, he doesn't know how much Li Weidong is worth. Even if people at home know about it, people abroad have no way of knowing.

Those archipelago companies are too secretive. They don’t disclose any information or financial reports at all. No one knows who the shareholders are and how much money they make every year. Just guessing is not accurate.

"Director Zeng, no matter how much money there is, what's the use? If I don't take it with me in life or death, I won't take it with me in death, so this money is not mine, it belongs to the whole society. It just exists with me temporarily!" Li Weidong laughed.

"You are dishonest!" Director Zeng pointed at Li Weidong and said with a smile, and then asked in a low voice, "I read the newspaper two days ago and said that a company cashed out 30 billion US dollars from Yahoo. Is this company related to you?

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"To be honest, this company belongs to me too!" Li Weidong said seriously with a straight face.

"Your own?" Director Zeng's tone was a little higher.

"That's not true, but I have the final say. Director, you have to keep this matter a secret. If it is leaked, my money will not be confiscated in the United States!" Li Weidong saw Director Zeng's attitude and said quickly.

"Afraid, if you remit the money back to China, I guarantee that no one will confiscate it!" Director Zeng blurted out, how much can be done with so much foreign exchange.

"I think so, even if it's not domestic, even Hong Kong Island is fine, but people don't agree!" Li Weidong said in a pretentious manner, whether it would be possible to bring it all to China, forced settlement of foreign exchange is a flaw.

Then I talked to Director Zeng about some of the difficulties of exchanging money from the United States.

"Well, I don't blame you for this. Our domestic financial foundation is still relatively fragile, and it is impossible to open up the exchange market now. But it shouldn't be difficult to exchange money to Hong Kong Island, right?" Director Zeng said with a sigh.

"Small amounts are fine, let's take our time!" Li Weidong continued to sigh. Although it is difficult for their funds to enter companies in the Cayman Islands and other islands, due to policy reasons, it is not too difficult.

It is simply too difficult to get in and out of some regulated places. You may be discovered and investigated by regulators at any time. Once the investigation is completed, there will be no short-term end to the investigation, especially in some places where foreign exchange is not abundant and the impact is relatively large.

"How about I build a bridge with you? Several of our banks are in the United States and have branches on Hong Kong Island, and Director Yang of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is also having a meeting here?" Director Zeng suddenly appeared.

Such a sentence.

"If you have a good relationship, you have Director Lao Zeng!" Li Weidong thanked him. With Director Zeng's words, his remittance speed would definitely be faster. Of course, he might also be wearing a red coat in the eyes of some supervisors.

"You wait for my news, but this is purely a non-governmental activity and market behavior!" Director Zeng did not forget to remind.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on!" Li Weidong said with a smile. Of course he could understand this feeling. Some private matters are naturally easy to handle, and the impact of anything going wrong won't be too great.

By the time Li Weidong walked out of the auditorium, there were not many representatives left. Ding Yuan and Xiao Wang were waiting eagerly at the door. If the place hadn't been so solemn, they would have gone in to look for someone.

"Chairman, what happened?" Ding Yuan asked.

"No, I met an old acquaintance. Let's chat a little more. Let's go!" Li Weidong explained a few words and then ordered.

Today's meeting is over and everyone can relax. Facts have proved that for this kind of meeting, the first and last two are generally the most important, and the other times are relatively casual.

Many people who have private matters will usually do so during this period, and the delegation will also take advantage of the rest time to visit various scenic spots in the capital. Meetings also need a rest!

The meeting will last for more than ten days, which is indeed a bit long. Even the capitalists are only "nine-nine-six", so it is natural to relax and rest appropriately.

This afternoon, Li Weidong asked for leave from his boss. He wanted to go out alone and meet his old friends in the capital. There have been quite a few calls with him in the past two days, so it would be better to meet him once.

"Yes, Mr. Liu called just now. It's not convenient to park here. They are waiting for you at the small intersection in front!" Ding Yuan pointed to the distance and said. These days, there is definitely not a place for idle vehicles to park in this area.

You can't get in at all with just a few passes.

(End of chapter)