Rebirth of the Age of Wealth

Chapter 562 Active Exposure

What Li Weidong was worried about happened. The window paper was pierced by several authoritative foreign media, almost exposing Li Weidong's background.

The Wall Street Journal reported in relatively vague terms, “According to relevant sources, Ribos Holdings is jointly held by several companies registered in Cayman and the Virgin Islands!”

"The actual controller of these companies is an Easterner. If this news is true, the ranking of the world's richest people may undergo earth-shaking changes. We will continue to follow up and report on this matter!"

The Wall Street Journal is a newspaper that focuses on business information. It is one of the newspapers with the largest circulation and the strongest authority in country M. The influence of this news is evident.

Different from the rigor of the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times is straightforward and makes enough gimmicks to publish it directly on the website in the form of headlines.

“The richest man in the world is an Oriental!”

Although this news is true, the evidence is obviously insufficient and it is somewhat sensational!

Some other authoritative newspapers also followed suit, and their reporting styles were nothing more than these two.

Not long after this news was reported, in the morning in Qizhou, Li Weidong's office gathered the company's deputy general-level executives and directors of functional departments.

There are also some people who are away from home on business trips and can only attend meetings by phone.

The teapots and cups were no longer on the coffee table in front of Li Weidong, replaced by several hands-free phones.

Li Weidong's office, which was transformed from four south rooms, is no longer as empty as usual. There are more than a dozen people of different identities sitting there.

Several people with higher positions or seniority were sitting on the small sofa in front of Li Weidong's desk, and everyone else was sitting around the conference table.

Everyone sat upright without saying a word. The whole office was quiet, except for the occasional sound of Li Weidong drinking water, there was no sound.

No one spoke in the room, and there were even no expressions on their faces, but that didn't mean there were no thoughts in their hearts.

If you could see into the hearts of these people, it would definitely be quite exciting. They would witness a historic moment and even participate in it personally.

Li Weidong said calmly: "We are not outsiders. I won't say any polite words. I think everyone has seen this news report!"

Li Weidong raised a few pieces of printed paper in his hand and continued: "These media are hateful and have no principles. As long as there is news, they will not verify it and report it to the outside world regardless of whether it is true or false!"

No one in the room spoke. They just listened to Li Weidong's words, with expressions of hatred and hatred on their faces. Of course, this was definitely not the case in their hearts.

How can these media verify it? Even if it is verified, can Rebos Holdings still admit it?

Besides, the most important thing about news is timeliness. If you go and verify it, others have already reported it. If you are a little late, why is it still popular?

Besides, there is not much discrepancy in other people's reports. If there is any discrepancy, it can only be that what is said in the media is less than what is true.

Li Weidong put down a few pages of paper in his hand and continued: "Of course, this also shows that our work is not in place to a certain extent!"

Zou Yi, who was relatively close to Li Weidong, turned slightly red, lowered his head slightly and said, "Chairman, the main responsibility for this matter lies with me!"

"I..." Zou Yi wanted to continue saying something, but was interrupted by Li Weidong reaching out.

Zou Yi is the general manager of Peking Capital and the deputy general manager of Ruibos Holdings. This incident was caused by Peking Capital, so there is no doubt that she has leadership responsibilities.

Although she managed these two companies well, Li Weidong also gave her a sufficient salary, and if something went wrong, she would have to take charge, which was nothing to say.

However, Li Weidong shook his head and said: "Now is not the time to talk about responsibility. After all, this matter is not someone's responsibility!"

"If I want to be responsible, I am the general manager of the company. I have the greatest responsibility. I usually neglect the management of the company!"

As soon as Li Weidong said this, the people sitting in the room and the person on the other end of the phone were all shocked. There was something in the boss's words!

If the boss says he is neglecting the management of the company, then the next step will definitely be to strengthen it, which means that their days of being unsupervised are coming to an end.

This kind of strengthening does not necessarily involve Li Weidong's personal participation. In fact, what Li Weidong is doing now is to strengthen the management of the company.

Reform the company, formulate systems, and use systems to manage the company instead of relying on the personal qualities of certain professional managers. This can also control them to the maximum extent, which is equivalent to protecting them.

Li Weidong said softly: "I asked you to come here early this morning. I just want to hear your good opinions on this matter!"

After Li Weidong finished speaking, he looked at the people next to him, hoping to hear a better way from them. Of course, it was just hope.

He also knew that at this point, apart from resigning himself to fate, he would take the initiative and declare his status as the richest man in advance.

Paper in this world cannot contain the fire. The fact that Li Weidong is the sole shareholder of Ruibos Holdings and the richest man in the world will be exposed sooner or later.

After waiting for a while, Li Weidong didn't get any answer he wanted. The whole office was still quiet, and no one spoke.

It seems that everyone knows that rather than clarifying a question that is fundamentally wrong, it is easier to directly disclose the fact.

At this time, we cannot tell everyone that what these newspapers and media are saying is wrong. People who say they are wrong always need to prove their innocence.

To prove your innocence, you need to announce the true situation of Ribos Holdings, which is no different from issuing a communiqué to confirm that these media reports are true.

Li Weidong said: "I know what everyone is thinking. If that's the case, then let's make it public that Rebos Holdings is owned by me personally!"

As soon as Li Weidong finished speaking, the office immediately remembered the murmurs of discussion.

"Chairman, you should have done this a long time ago!" This is the voice of most people.

"I completely agree with the chairman's approach. Let those people see that we Chinese are also qualified to be the richest people in the world!" This is a statement from a relatively angry young man.

"Yes, Chairman, you should have stood up long ago. We fully agree with what you are doing!"

The following department directors, general managers of each subsidiary, and the remote personnel on the phone all agreed with Li Weidong's approach.

Zheng Sijing was on a business trip to Beijing to attend an important meeting. He was unable to catch up with the meeting and could only participate in the discussion by phone.

Although I can't see the expressions on everyone's faces clearly now, I can hear the excitement of these people from their voices, and I can also guess their attitudes.

He listened for a long time. Although he couldn't see Li Weidong's expression and couldn't guess what Li Weidong was thinking at this time, he also knew that it was time for him to express his stance.

As far as Ruibos Holdings is concerned, Li Weidong is the general manager and Zou Yi is the executive deputy general manager responsible for the company's daily operations.

Zheng Sijing is another deputy general manager of the company, second only to Li Weidong and Zou Yi in terms of power.

Moreover, Jingwei Investment is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ruibos Holdings. Even if Li Weidong wants to dismantle it, it is still a whole.

Something happened to his brother company, Pingying Capital, which implicated the parent company, Rebos Holdings, and Zou Yi was naturally embarrassed to talk.

At this time, it was appropriate for him to say it both emotionally and rationally, so Zheng Sijing cleared his throat on the phone.

Zheng Sijing said: "Chairman, I completely agree with you. After you announce this information, it will have a great impact on the company's brand. You are the company's most powerful spokesperson!"

"This is many times more effective than spending money on advertising, and this effect is not just for a certain company, but will have a certain promotion effect on all companies under your name or related to it!"

"I think some of our companies should reduce their advertising expenses this year and use the saved money to do more meaningful things, such as increasing employee benefits and increasing investment in research and development!"

"I just made a rough calculation and found that the cost of this part is no less than one billion, so I very much agree with the chairman's approach. After all, this is an idea worth one billion!"

Li Weidong knocked on the table and said: "Okay, stop me pouring the ecstasy soup. Where are the one billion? Hurry up and tell me your but!"

There was a burst of good-natured laughter in the office. If the boss could make a joke, it meant that the atmosphere of the meeting was quite good.

Zheng Sijing also laughed twice on the other end of the phone. Knowing that the purpose of livening up the atmosphere was achieved, he waited until everyone's laughter stopped before continuing.

"Chairman, I really don't have this, but if I do, it can only happen to you!"

"I guess everyone can imagine that after you announced this news, reporters from all over the country and even the world would flock to Qizhou!"

"You can still refuse foreign reporters and media, but you can't refuse all domestic news media. Some people still have to give face!"

"I'm afraid your family will also be disturbed to a certain extent. You need to prepare for this in advance!"

Li Weidong nodded in agreement, but of course Zheng Sijing couldn't see this.

He can find a place to hide, but his family can't hide with him!

"Thank you!" Li Weidong said softly, thanking Zheng Sijing for reminding him. Although he could think of this, but others reminded him, he naturally had to remember this sentiment.

Xu Dehai and Xia Guoqiang also expressed their own opinions, which were similar to Zheng Sijing's. This can improve the company's brand effect. The only disadvantage is that Chairman, you can no longer keep a low profile.

Think about it, a company run by the world's richest man has an inherent advertising effect, and the public will have a natural sense of trust.

"It seems that everyone has a consistent attitude towards this matter, so it's decided!" Li Weidong said calmly, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

"Mr. Zou!" Li Weidong looked at Zou Yi, and then said: "You and the public relations department draft a statement on behalf of Ribos Holdings to express severe protest against the infringement reports of these media!"

Zou Yi and everyone in the office looked a little stunned. This was somewhat inconsistent with the results of the discussion just now. What kind of medicine did Li Weidong sell in his gourd?

Soon everyone understood what Li Weidong meant, which was to express an attitude.

It's not your turn to make irresponsible remarks about my own affairs. If I want to announce it, I will announce it. If you don't get my consent, you are infringing on my rights.

"Okay, we will negotiate with these media and express our views!" Zou Yi nodded.

She only dared to use the word "negotiation". As for the word "stern protest", it was difficult to use it in ordinary incidents.

An ordinary report may at most be a headline-grabber, but it has not caused any substantial harm, and there is no point in protesting.

Li Weidong nodded and continued: "You will draft another statement about the controlling shareholders of Ribos and publish it at the Ribos Building, the company's headquarters!"

Li Weidong once bought a 19-story high-rise building on Hong Kong Island as the headquarters of Rebos Holdings.

Most of Li Weidong's companies on Hong Kong Island, including Liu Jinhui's Wing On Accounting Firm, all operate in this building.

This building is like his private domain, and the announcement about the controlling shareholder of Rebos here has a strong symbolic meaning.

"Okay, we'll prepare right away and send it out as soon as possible!" Zou Yi said more simply.

"Don't worry about it first, wait until I hide first!" Li Weidong shook his head and said.

Li Weidong's words made everyone stunned again, but the word "hide" seemed to be quite accurate.

After all, Zheng Sijing also said just now that once this matter is announced, it will definitely attract the attention of some departments, especially media such as CCTV Daily.

If the people in charge of these media say hello to Li Weidong and want to interview him, Li Weidong really has no reason to refuse.

When such a big leader greets you, how can you not give him face? How can you have any reason to disagree?

In this case, it is better to hide altogether, at least to a place where it is not easy to be found or discovered.

Moreover, in addition to himself, his wife and children, his parents, family, and father-in-law’s family must also be fully prepared.

The best way is to arrange for them to travel abroad. If they travel abroad for ten days and a half, the popularity of this matter will probably drop.

As for his own goal, the best way is to find a hidden place, retreat for a while and then come out.

This is similar to how some swordsmen in ancient times committed trouble outside, found a deserted mountain and wilderness, and stayed away from the limelight for a few years before coming out again.

Li Weidong doesn't need to look for a place, Hong Kong Island is very suitable. Although this place talks about freedom everywhere, it is suitable for everyone.

In the morning of that day, Li Weidong arranged everything. His parents and parents-in-law traveled around the world, informed his brothers and sisters, and then quietly went to Hong Kong Island with his children.

Although Rebos Holdings is located on Hong Kong Island, it has no impact at all on being in retreat with Li Weidong and his family on Hong Kong Island.

When people all over the world knew that Li Weidong was the richest man in the world, the first place that everyone thought of was Qizhou, China.

It is estimated that Qizhou has never been so lively. Countless reporters from mainland China from major media rushed in, but they all came to nothing.

Even if some people with good reputation and status want to contact Li Weidong, they can only call his work mobile phone, and his personal mobile phone is not in the service area.

At this time, Li Weidong's family was living a leisurely life drifting on the yacht, regardless of the various media reports.

(End of chapter)