After his shower, Li Dong had regained his composure.
Similarly, Zhang Lanyu had also regained her previous indifference.
After venting their frustrations, both of their depressed moods seemed to have lightened considerably.
After changing into a well-ironed suit, Li Dong was in high spirits, his entire being brimming with energy.
Seeing this, Zhang Lanyu chuckled, "You look much more pleasing to the eye after tidying up a bit."
Li Dong ignored her, straightened his collar, and asked, "Who are we meeting?"
"Sister Yu."
"Sister Yu? The one who introduced us to Wei Hengzhi this time? "
Zhang Lanyu nodded, "That's her. Her family and mine can be considered family friends. However, my father has always been there, and her family moved to the capital ten years ago. "
"What's her father's position?"
Zhang Lanyu shook her head and chuckled, "Her father's position isn't high."
Li Dong looked at her strangely. Zhang Lanyu said indifferently, "The reason why she has such a wide network in the capital isn't because of her father. Uncle Han is only a bureau chief."
"Then?"
"Sister Yu's husband isn't even forty this year. He moved to the capital two years ago, the same rank as my father."
Li Dong immediately became solemn. Not yet forty, the same rank as Zhang Lanyu's father, meant that he was at the provincial level.
Moreover, he had moved from the capital. This kind of person was more likely to be gilded. Once he stayed there for a few years, his rank would probably rise another level when he returned.
At this rank, if he moved another step forward, he would be at the same rank as Du Anmin.
And how old was Du Anmin this year? He was sixty!
She was younger than him by more than twenty years. In a few years, they would likely be at the same rank. It was clear that she was extraordinary in both ability and background.
Li Dong didn't ask in detail who her husband was. He only said, "Is she willing to help me solve this problem?"
"It's hard to say, but I'll give it a try."
Zhang Lanyu shook her head. Even she couldn't guarantee it.
Although the two families were old friends, that was only relative to the generation of Zhang Lanyu's father. In fact, Zhang Lanyu did not have much contact with the other party.
Previously, he had already used up Zhang Lanyu's face to get someone from Han Yu to recommend Wei Hengzhi. If he were to get Han Yu's help again, this matter would not be so easy.
Li Dong did not say anything. He tidied up his clothes, turned around, and said, "Let's go."
Zhang Lanyu nodded and followed him out of the room.
…
Han Yu was not old. After all, her husband was not even 40 years old.
Coupled with the fact that he had taken good care of himself, when Li Dong first saw him, he felt that he was probably in his thirties.
Somewhat different from what he imagined, Han Yu did not have much of a noblewoman's aura. She only had a calm and scholarly air.
It might feel a little awkward to say that a woman was scholarly, but Han Yu did give Li Dong such an idea. Or it could be said that it was the kind of temperament that could only be found in a scholarly family.
The saying that one would naturally have a scholarly air was very appropriate for Han Yu.
The place where they met was not a coffee shop or a clubhouse restaurant, but a time-honored teahouse.
Han Yu was sipping tea. When she saw Zhang Lanyu and Li Dong, Han Yu elegantly put down her teacup, then stood up and said with a smile, "Lan Yu, Li Dong, have a seat."
It was not strange that she could call out Li Dong's name. After all, Zhang Lanyu had already looked for him once.
Li Dong and Zhang Lanyu greeted her and both parties took their seats.
The moment they sat down, Han Yu smiled and asked, "What tea would you like?"
Zhang Lanyu casually said, "Same as you."
Li Dong smiled and said, "I'm fine with anything."
Han Yu knew that the two of them were not tea drinkers. She smiled and did not say anything. She whispered to the waiter and continued sipping her tea.
Zhang Lanyu was about to speak when Li Dong gently shook his head.
After about four to five minutes, Han Yu put down her teacup and looked at Li Dong. "I know a little about you. Do you feel that Beijing is too dangerous? Do you feel indignant and think that everyone is going against you? Do you feel that there are no good people in Hongtong County? "
Li Dong stared at her without saying a word. Han Yu did not mind. She pursed her lips and said with a smile, "I know even if you don't answer."
Wiping her mouth with a handkerchief, Han Yu asked, "Mr. Li, what are your thoughts on this trip to Beijing?"
"Nothing much."
"That's a pity."
Han Yu shook her head and sighed. "I thought you would feel something, but it seems like you still don't understand."
Li Dong frowned. "How do you think I should feel, Miss Han?"
Han Yu smiled and did not answer Li Dong's question. She sighed. "I haven't heard anyone call me Miss Han in years. Everyone usually calls me Sister Yu. I wasn't used to it at first, but now that I'm being addressed differently, I'm not used to it."
Li Dong was in no hurry since she did not get to the main topic.
When his tea was served, Li Dong poured himself a cup and took a sip. He frowned at first before slowly savoring the taste.
Han Yu watched his expression change. She waited for him to finish the sip before asking with a smile, "Is it bitter?"
Li Dong nodded before shaking his head. "It's alright."
"Bitterness comes before sweetness. It's inevitable for a person to encounter some setbacks in life. How can one understand sweetness without experiencing bitterness?"
Li Dong smiled faintly and did not say anything.
Han Yu taught him the principles of being a person, but he did not need them.
Who didn't understand the principles?
The key was whether one could do it well or not. It all depended on the person.
Han Yu shook her head again when she saw Li Dong's indifference. She sighed. "You still don't understand."
Hearing Han Yu's puzzled words, Zhang Lanyu quickly interrupted with a smile. "Sister Yu, you're an intellectual. We're all ordinary people. Don't be so profound. Let's talk about something simple."
Han Yu laughed. After a while, she said to Li Dong, "Then I'll say a few simple words."
"Far away's encounter in Jingcheng, in my opinion, was inevitable. Even if there was no Yu Le, there might be people like Zhang Le and Wang Le, or even more. Mr. Li, have you never considered this? "
Li Dong frowned slightly. "That's because Far away's operation in Jingcheng is not good enough."
"No, you're wrong!"
Han Yu seemed to be a little disappointed with Li Dong's understanding. She shook her head and thought for a while. "Many large groups don't have any business in Jingcheng. Similarly, they haven't done business in Jingcheng. But why don't others encounter these things when they come to Jingcheng?"
Li Dong frowned and said softly, "Miss Han, if you have something to say, please speak frankly."
"Sigh!"
Han Yu sighed and looked disappointed. Li Dong frowned and Zhang Lanyu trembled with fear.
She was really afraid that Han Yu would provoke Li Dong. This guy's temper had been bad these days.
Li Dong was not as easily provoked as Zhang Lanyu thought. He just stopped asking and quietly drank his tea.
Han Yu looked at him deeply and said with a smile, "Mr. Li, you don't seem to be in a hurry?"
"It doesn't matter whether I'm in a hurry or not. If it really doesn't work, I'll give up the bond issue. Without the money, Far away is still Far away. It's not a big deal."
"But if you give up this time, what about next time? Mr. Li can't be like this forever, right? "
"According to Miss Han, do you think I'll still be treated like this the next time I come to Jingcheng?"
"More or less, if Mr. Li doesn't make some changes."
"Changes?"
Han Yu nodded and said, "Yes, changes."
"Mr. Li may have walked into a blind spot, or it could be said that bystanders see more clearly. There are some things that Mr. Li should see more and be more concerned about, and not be so self-centered like now."
Li Dong said lightly, "Then what is Miss Han's opinion?"
Han Yu shook her head and said, "It's not a good opinion. I'll just say a few words. Mr. Li, just listen and don't take it to heart."
"Looking at all the major enterprises in the country, whether it's the internet or retail chains, if a company wants to become big, it's almost universally recognized."
"Mr. Li, you can look at their equity structure. You'll find that these companies that can become big are either owned by the state, or by foreign investors, or by other large financial groups."
"As for private enterprises, if they want to become big in a small area, it's still possible. For example, Far away."
"But if they want to become a large group, a large enterprise that spans the country, such a private enterprise almost doesn't exist."
"Of course, I'm not saying that Mr. Li's company system is not good. I just want to explain a fact, that is, the power of a group is always stronger than fighting alone. Just like this time, Mr. Li came to Beijing and encountered obstacles everywhere. That is a direct reflection. "
"If Mr. Li's Faraway Group has a local government holding shares, or if it's financed by other large groups, I think you don't need to look for me, Han Yu, today."
"Let me give you the simplest example. Yesterday, Mr. Li met Mr. Wang of Zhongbai Group, right? Zhongbai Group is not as big as Far away, but Wang Aiqun of Zhongbai Group is doing well in Beijing. Is it because Wang Aiqun looks like Pan An? "
Han Yu chuckled and shook her head. "This has nothing to do with appearance or temper. It's very simple. It's because the owner of Zhongbai Group is Jiangcheng's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Perhaps you think that Jiangcheng's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission are worlds apart from Beijing, but in fact, Jiangcheng's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission is part of the Jiangcheng government, and the Jiangcheng government and the Hubei provincial government are one. By extension, Wang Aiqun has turned the Hubei provincial government's connections into his own. This is the truth behind why he is like a fish in water in Beijing. "
"Let's not talk about other state-owned enterprises like Huarun and Bailian. You know Gome, right? Although Gome is also a privately owned enterprise, it has foreign consortiums as a controlling shareholder. Similarly, even if others don't give face to Gome, they have to give face to those consortiums.
Everyone knows how controlling Mr. Huang was when he was young, but why did he choose financing in the end? Is it because Gome lacks this money?
Mr. Li is also in the retail business. I think you should know better than me that Mr. Huang didn't lack money at that time. Even if he did, he could raise money through other channels. There was no need to sell his own shares.
But in the end, Mr. Huang still let Morgan enter Gome. That's because he knows how difficult it is for one person to make a big enterprise.
Now, all large enterprises are making the same choice. Cross-shareholding, foreign investment, joint venture, cooperation with the government …
I hope Mr. Li will like these two words. "
"Be careful …"
Li Dong murmured. The word "be careful" has a lot of deeper meanings. But at this moment, in this situation, Han Yu's meaning is obviously literal.
Is Han Yu saying so much to tell me that the reason why I am suffering in Beijing is because I am too independent?
No, this is not Han Yu's purpose!
Both parties only met once. Why does Han Yu want to say this to me? Why does she want to say so much nonsense to Li Dong?
In the end, it is all for benefits!
Someone is watching Far away!
Maybe it is not only Han Yu, or not only the group of people represented by Han Yu, but many people are also watching Far away.
A large retail group that will soon have stores all over Huadong, a young and immature leader, and a grassroots without a strong background. This fat piece of meat is too tempting.
Even if some people know that Du Anmin may have a relationship with Li Dong, so what?
Does Du Anmin have shares in Far away?
No, and it is impossible to have.
However, Li Dong had rejected the Shen Group's investment, the large retail groups such as Huarun Group, and the financing plans of the major consortiums, which gave people infinite imagination.
Far away is still Li Dong's. Even if Li Dong makes a change in shares, it can't be hidden from some people.
A big fat piece of meat that has not fallen into the mouth of others, a big fat piece of meat that does not have a deep foundation, many people want to take a bite.
Yu Le and these people are just chess pieces to test. Yu Le made things difficult for Li Dong. Does no one really know?
Han Yu even knows about Li Dong's encounter with Wang Aiqun last night, which shows that this woman is not as indifferent and indifferent as she appears to be. Li Dong's visit to the capital is not as insignificant as imagined.
Many people are just watching, watching Li Dong be defeated, watching Li Dong hit a wall.
They want to let Li Dong feel frustration and despair.
Young people are always stubborn.
If they don't let him hit a wall, these young people will not understand the meaning of sharing, and what it means to have everyone to share.
Only let him hit a wall, let him suffer a loss, then he will know that eating alone will not last long.
Du Anmin has told Li Dong before that the Jiangbei government is more than he thought, and the protection of Far away is more important than Li Dong seems.
At that time, Li Dong did not quite understand, but now he suddenly understands.
It is not that the Jiangbei government does not care about Far away. In fact, even if they did not do some things, the attitude of the Jiangbei government to the outside world let others know that Far away is valued in Jiangbei.
If he did not come to the capital, if he did not hit a wall, Li Dong would not be able to understand what Du Anmin said. Today, he finally understood a little.
But understanding is one thing, should I compromise?
Let other companies or financial groups enter Far away?
Han Yu mentioned Huang Guangyu, thinking that Huang Guangyu's choice is right, and even an example.
But who knows better than Li Dong how sensational the fight for the shares of Gome will be a few years later? A company he founded, a founder of a company, went to jail for the sake of the company, and in the end, was sued by his own company.
As a major shareholder, he cannot choose who the head of the company will be. How sullen and helpless is this?
Others may not understand, and others may think that Old Huang is wrong, because the new head will bring greater benefits to the group, but has anyone thought about Huang Guangyu's helplessness and anger?
The interests of the group, the interests of others, but who has thought about his interests?
He founded the company, but he cannot choose who will be the head of the company. Is this the result he wants?
Similarly, is this the result Li Dong wants?
Now, Han Yu actually wants to use Gome's choice to move him, to remind him, but she does not know that she has chosen a wrong example.
Today, if Han Yu does not use Gome as an example, Li Dong may be a little moved.
Because Han Yu is not wrong about some things, but when Han Yu mentioned Gome, Li Dong suddenly becomes alert.
Compromise?
Maybe one day, he will really compromise and give in, but not now!
Now, Far Away must be under his control. Even if he makes Far Away go the wrong way, he will not hesitate!
Gently exhaling, clearing the distracting thoughts in his mind, Li Dong closed his eyes and did not say a word.
Opposite him, Han Yu frowned slightly, and similarly, Zhang Lanyu also frowned slightly.
The two women looked at each other, and then smiled at each other. Neither of them said a word, and they waited for Li Dong's answer.
This wait lasted more than ten minutes.
Li Dong opened his eyes to look at the two, got up, and left without saying a word.
Seeing this, Han Yu frowned, but did not say anything.
Seeing this, Zhang Lanyu quickly got up and chased after him.
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