As Li Dong and Wei Hengzhi chatted merrily, a burst of hearty laughter suddenly came from behind them.
Li Dong didn't turn around to look because he was in the dining hall.
Wei Hengzhi, who sat opposite him, focused slightly, then got up and greeted with a smile, "Hello, Director Chen."
Only then did Li Dong realize that Wei Hengzhi had met an acquaintance, so he also stood up and turned to look.
When he saw the people behind him clearly, Li Dong was stunned.
There were many people in the group, about ten men and women. If it was just the number, it wouldn't have surprised Li Dong.
What surprised him was that he knew a few of them.
The middle-aged man standing at the front was the one Li Dong and the others met at the restaurant when they passed by Quancheng on their way to the capital.
Tan Yong had said that this group of people also came to the capital for business. He didn't expect to meet them again here.
Li Dong recognized him, so the other party naturally recognized Li Dong.
The middle-aged man was surprised at first, then nodded at Li Dong with a smile.
Li Dong returned the greeting. Because they had only met once, they didn't know each other's names, so they didn't greet each other.
Standing next to the middle-aged man was a square-faced man in his thirties. When he heard Wei Hengzhi's greeting, he hurriedly smiled and said, "Director Wei, hello. What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Wei Hengzhi chuckled. "I'm eating with a friend. Do you want to sit down and have a drink, Director Chen?"
"Forget it, maybe next time. I happen to have something to discuss with a friend. Why don't you come in for a drink later?"
Wei Hengzhi didn't refuse. "Then you go ahead with your business. When you're free, I'll go in and ask for a drink."
"What am I busy with? Director Wei is always welcome." Director Chen laughed for a while, then looked at Li Dong and Zhang Lanyu. Seeing that he didn't know them, he went with the middle-aged man and the others to a nearby private room.
When the middle-aged man passed by Li Dong, he nodded at Li Dong again. Li Dong smiled in response.
After they entered the private room, Wei Hengzhi smiled and asked, "Li Dong, do you know Chief Wang?"
"Chief Wang?"
Li Dong immediately realized who Wei Hengzhi was talking about. Shaking his head, he said, "I don't know him. I met him once in Spring City when I came to the capital."
"What a coincidence."
Wei Hengzhi laughed and lamented, "The retail industry has been surging like a storm recently. Not long after the central government's No. 10 decree was issued, you people's noses are really sharp to be able to smell it."
Li Dong was a little surprised. "Old Wei, what do you mean?"
"It seems like you really don't know her. Have you heard of Wang Aiqun?"
Li Dong shook his head in confusion. He had no idea who Wang Aiqun was, but from Wei Hengzhi's words, it was clear that she was also in the retail industry.
Wei Hengzhi was speechless. "Faraway Supermarket isn't small either. Haven't you done any research on some of the large retail companies in the country?"
Li Dong said matter-of-factly, "I have, but we mainly study China Huarun, Bailian, Suguo, and other companies that are a threat to us. As for other companies, a general understanding is enough."
Wei Hengzhi was stunned for a moment. After a while, he gave a thumbs up. "You have a good eye! But it's true. Far away has reached this point, so there's no need to look down on others. But that was in the past. If this matter is done, you'll have to be careful in the future. "
Seeing that Wei Hengzhi still didn't say who Wang Aiqun was, Li Dong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Old Wei, don't keep me guessing. Who is this Wang Aiqun?"
"The chairman of the China Hundred Group."
"Zhong Bai!"
Li Dong's eyes narrowed. Recalling Wei Hengzhi's words from before, a forgotten memory suddenly flashed through his mind. He hurriedly asked, "What is Wang Aiqun doing in the Capital?"
Seeing Li Dong's indifferent expression at first, but now, his expression kept changing, Wei Hengzhi laughed and asked, "Did you hear some rumors?"
"I've heard a little."
Li Dong didn't keep him guessing. After a while, he said, "If I'm not wrong, Wang Aiqun is here for the Jiang City Business Alliance?"
Wei Hengzhi looked at him in a different light. He gave a thumbs up again. "Amazing! Your source of information is wider than ours. This matter is still in the planning stage. Jiang City isn't close to Pingchuan, right? How did you find out so quickly? "
Li Dong smiled but didn't explain. He just frowned. "Then why isn't he staying in Jiang City at this time? What is he doing in the Capital?"
China Hundred Group was a large supermarket chain group in Jiang City. Although its status in Hubei Province was slightly lower than Far away's in Jiangbei, it wasn't that far off.
And the matter that Li Dong just recalled was related to China Hundred Group. In his previous life, it was in response to the central government's call to increase the competitiveness of China Hundred Group's retail enterprises in Hubei Province.
At this time, Jiang City's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) began planning to restructure the three listed retail groups.
Apart from China Hundred Group, there were also two large groups, Jiang City's Zhong Shang Group and Hubei Wu Shang Group, who were also involved in the retail industry.
Although the three groups were previously controlled by Jiang City's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, they didn't have much business cooperation.
Now they were planning to restructure. Once the reorganization was completed, the newly established Jiang City Business Alliance would surpass Far away in one fell swoop.
Of course, the surpassing referred to Faraway Supermarket and not Dongyu Real Estate.
Wei Hengzhi probably meant the same when he asked Li Dong to pay attention in the future.
However, Li Dong wasn't too worried about this. In his previous life, the three groups of China Hundred Group had failed to restructure several times. Even when he was reborn, they still didn't succeed.
In the past ten years, the leadership had changed batch after batch, but the three groups were still three groups. It was obvious how fierce the power struggle was.
At this time, Jiang City should have already started the reorganization plan. Yet, the head of China Hundred Group didn't fight for more power in Jiang City, but came to Capital instead. This made Li Dong a little confused.
Seeing Li Dong's puzzled expression, Wei Hengzhi chuckled. "Do you know who that Director Chen is?"
Li Dong shook his head. Wei Hengzhi said in a low voice, "The Deputy Director of the Issuance Supervision Department."
"Issuance Supervision Department?"
Seeing that Li Dong didn't understand, Zhang Lanyu smiled and explained, "It's a subsidiary of the SASAC."
"Oh."
Li Dong nodded, then said thoughtfully, "Then why is Wang Aiqun looking for the SASAC's connections at this time? Could it be … "
A glint flickered in Li Dong's eyes. He said softly, "Is he trying to stop the reorganization?"
Wei Hengzhi and Zhang Lanyu were stunned. After a while, Wei Hengzhi asked in puzzlement, "Why do you think so?"
"It's simple. Wang Aiqun isn't a match for the head of E Wushang. After the reorganization, he might lose control of China Hundred Group. Jiang City values E Wushang a little more, but in fact, China Hundred Group is slightly better than E Wushang in terms of performance and scale. I'm afraid Wang Aiqun won't be willing to give up control of the group at this time. He has been in control of China Hundred for so many years. No one would be willing to suddenly have a housekeeper above him. "
"That makes sense!"
Wei Hengzhi agreed, then asked curiously, "Didn't you say you don't know Wang Aiqun? But from your analysis, you seem to know a lot about China Hundred Group and the other companies. You didn't lie to me before, did you? "
Li Dong laughed involuntarily, "You're overthinking it. Why would I lie to you? I really don't know him, but I only don't know these people, not the group. I've done some detailed research on the Zhong Bai Group. "
"Why do you know them?" Wei Hengzhi laughed, "You're contradicting yourself. You said before that you only care about those who are threats to you Far away …"
Wei Hengzhi suddenly stopped. Not only him, but Zhang Lanyu's eyes also flashed and she quickly looked at Li Dong.
China Hundred Group and the other large retail groups were the hegemons of E Wushang's retail industry.
Li Dong's Faraway Supermarket didn't have much interaction with them. Although E Wushang and Jiangbei shared a border, Li Dong had been focusing on expanding into the eastern China market in the past two years.
E Wushang was part of the central region, so if Li Dong didn't want to expand into the southwest market, he didn't need to open up channels in E Wushang.
But now, Li Dong suddenly said that he had done some detailed research on these companies. It was obvious that he had been paying attention to them for a long time.
Then why would Li Dong pay attention to the companies in the central region?
Although they were all retail companies, China Hundred Group and the others were holed up in a corner. Before they were reorganized, they weren't much of a threat to Far away, just like Li Dong said.
Wei Hengzhi and Zhang Lanyu sensed something unusual with this simple logical reasoning.
Seeing the two looking at him, Li Dong laughed, "What are you looking at me for? We're neighbors and in the same trade, after all. Can't I do some simple research on them?"
Wei Hengzhi laughed in spite of himself and said, "Li Dong, your words are not sincere. That's not what you said before. Are you … "
Wei Hengzhi looked around and whispered, "Are you preparing to enter E Wushang's market?"
Li Dong raised his eyebrows and said, "Isn't that human nature? Once Far away's strategic layout in eastern China is complete, we'll either head north to Beijing or south to the coastal region. Of course, we have another option, which is to expand westward. These three plans are all part of Far away's development plan, so it's normal for me to do some research on the areas Far away might set foot in in the future. "
Wei Hengzhi chuckled and didn't ask any further.
This guy wasn't being honest at all. It was obvious that he was trying to fool him.
Not only did he contradict himself, he even brought out a plan for who knows how many years in the future. Only a ghost would believe him.
The business world and officialdom were the same, constantly changing. If he didn't have a plan to expand in the near future, what was the point of understanding those companies a few years in advance?
After a few years, the local business layout might not be the same.
But since Li Dong didn't want to talk about it, Wei Hengzhi didn't press further. In fact, Li Dong's words had revealed many interesting things.
Wei Hengzhi pondered for a moment and was shocked.
Not only was this guy opening up the eastern China market, but he was also eyeing the central region. Now that he had taken over the central region, where would he set his sights next?
Beijing and Tianjin? The coastal region?
Or was it the third possibility he mentioned? Southwest, Northwest, and Southwest!
The southwest, Northwest, and Southwest were practically empty territories for large retail groups. If Li Dong really dared to advance, he might be able to carve out a bright path for himself.
Wei Hengzhi sighed inwardly and paid more attention to Li Dong.
This guy wasn't as unbearable as people said he was. His heart was clear.
If he hadn't met Wang Aiqun's group today, and Li Dong had revealed a few things, Wei Hengzhi wouldn't have expected him to be so ambitious.
No matter which market Li Dong wanted to expand into, it wouldn't be a simple matter.
His plans for eastern China had yet to be completed. Although it seemed a little rushed, this kind of boldness wasn't something an ordinary person could have.
Success wasn't a coincidence. Wei Hengzhi thought, "Perhaps Li Dong succeeded because of this boldness and boldness."
Now, he suddenly understood why they had to issue bonds So Far. If they didn't issue bonds and raise funds, where would they find the capital to continue expanding So Far?
In fact, even if they did issue bonds, Wei Hengzhi felt that Li Dong's plan was a little uncertain.
While Wei Hengzhi was distracted, Zhang Lanyu also whispered, "Are you really going to continue expanding?"
Li Dong picked up his teacup and took a sip, ignoring her. Seeing this, Zhang Lanyu was a little dissatisfied, "I'm asking you a question. Can't you give me an answer?"
Li Dong laughed, "Why do you care about this? What, you want to leave the mountain? "
"I'm not that bored! Even if I wanted to come out and do something, I wouldn't choose Far Away. Far Away already has Shen Qian. I won't go in and be your servant. "
"That's a pity."
Li Dong laughed with a hint of ridicule and didn't continue the topic.
Since Wei Hengzhi had already announced the solution, the group stopped discussing business matters and instead chatted about some small talk.
After ten minutes, Wei Hengzhi stood up and said, "Li Dong, let's go in and have a drink."
"I'm not going. I don't know anyone."
Wei Hengzhi laughed, "You really have to go this time, not because of Wang Aiqun. Since you've met Director Chen, you should contact him."
Zhang Lanyu also said, "You don't understand the procedure. In fact, issuing bonds not only needs to go through the NDRC, but also the CSRC. And the Department of Issuance Supervision is in charge of this. Although the CSRC usually doesn't reject applications from companies, it's fine if you don't meet them. If you do, go and greet them. Otherwise, you'll lose face if someone recognizes you next time. "
Hearing both of them say so, Li Dong raised his glass and said, "Then let's go and have a look together. I didn't expect the leaders of both departments to gather here today. Far Away's bond issuance will be smooth after today's drinks."
Wei Hengzhi immediately laughed and joked, "Then you'll have to drink more later. I'm easy to talk to here, but Director Chen might not be."
Wei Hengzhi was originally just joking. After all, although the CSRC has the regulatory responsibility in name, in fact, it will be reported to the NDRC in the end.
Far Away is not a small company, so the CSRC will not set any obstacles according to common sense.
But the world is unpredictable. How can everything go according to one's heart?
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