Li Dong chatted with Lan Xingguo and the others for a while.
They were all strong people in the business world. Even Wang Minghui, who was the least talkative, made everyone laugh with just a few words.
While they were chatting, a few more CEOs came to report in one after another.
Chen Kaixuan, the CEO of Libai Group, Qian Jinbo, the founder of Red Dragonfly, Liu Wei, the CEO of Guoshitong Investment, Yang Shaopeng of Haifeng Holdings, Feng Dongming of Meike Investment …
Without exception, Li Dong had heard of almost all of them.
Although some groups were not famous, their strength was not weak at all.
For example, Haifeng Holdings was the largest private shipping giant in China. Not many people had heard of Yang Shaopeng's name, but it did not mean that he was not strong.
Moreover, Yang Shaopeng had attended the CEO class of China Europe Business School before. This time, he came to attend the CEO class of Changjiang Business School for more than a few days.
Ninety-nine percent of the CEOs who came to Changjiang Business School had the same idea, which was to build a network.
The name of a student could not only contact the students of this year, but also the students of the previous year, the next year, and more business school.
This was a big network, including more than 90% of the domestic private tycoons.
In Huaxia, there were only a few people who could set up such a network.
At least, Li Dong was still far away from this step. The Jiangbei Mutual Aid Association he had established with great efforts had not even won half of the business world of Jiangbei, let alone the whole of Hua Xia.
Because there were more and more people, Xiang Bing waited for a while and said, "Everyone, why don't we have dinner together first? I will send the schedule to your email later. We can talk about it when the class officially starts."
Of course, everyone had no objection. It was reasonable to have a meal to get closer to each other.
At this time, Zhang Lan, who was chatting with Wu Yajun, hurriedly said, "Dean, don't. Didn't we agree to let me treat you? I'm an old student of the academy, and it's not easy for everyone to get together today. How about giving me face and having a home-cooked meal at my place? The restaurant is downstairs. It may not be very high-class, but the taste and hygiene are definitely not discounted. "
Jiangnan Beauty had a store in the Oriental Square, but the grade was just as Zhang Lan said.
Normally, if they didn't know each other, Zhang Lan definitely wouldn't have asked.
However, she was now a classmate, and she was also a popular person, so she had become familiar with the others in just a short while.
Moreover, she was an old student of the Business School. If she were to be the host at this time, it was unlikely that anyone would object.
As expected, when Xiang Bing asked for everyone's opinion, no one objected.
Seeing this, Xiang Bing heaved a sigh of relief. These CEOs were not like the students of the Common Class. They were very independent.
However, Zhang Lan had known him for many years, and Xiang Bing also wanted to support his favorite student.
The CEOs of dozens of large corporations went to South Beauty for a meal. In other words, it was an affirmation of South Beauty.
If Zhang Lan were to take advantage of this opportunity, Jiangnan Beauty might be able to make a huge leap forward.
Previously, Zhang Lan had been looking for financing. Today, there were a few investment companies present. Once he could win them over, it would be a piece of cake to raise a few hundred million.
…
The East Plaza branch of South Beauty was very close to the Business School.
A few minutes later, everyone arrived at the restaurant.
Zhang Lan's secretary had already come in advance to set up the place. Such a big restaurant actually didn't have a single customer. It was obvious that the place had been cleared.
The restaurant manager and waiters stood in two lines at the entrance to welcome everyone. They were giving enough face.
As the oldest student, Lan Xingguo smiled at Zhang Lan. "Little Zhang, that's too much. It's just a meal. Isn't this affecting your business? "
Zhang Lan quickly smiled. "Brother Lan, I've let you guys see a joke. Actually, the business here usually isn't that good. I just wanted to use you guys to boost my reputation. Brother Lan, why don't you help me out and take a photo with me later? "
Lan Xingguo laughed. "I'm just an old man. What's the use of taking a photo with me? Moreover, in Beijing, where the emperor lives, people know who I am. You have to find Little Li. Little Li is a national celebrity. "
Li Dong, who was watching from the side, hurriedly waved his hand. "Brother, don't make fun of me. I'm not a celebrity. Moreover, I'm not a photogenic person. Today, I'm just in charge of bringing my mouth. Don't ask me anything else. "
Everyone immediately laughed, but no one brought up the topic of taking a photo.
It wasn't that everyone didn't want to satisfy Zhang Lan's small request. It was just that food and beverage was different.
The food that entered the mouth was still a serious food safety issue.
It was fine for the bosses of the private companies, but if Lan Xingguo and the others took a photo, they might be held responsible if there was a food safety issue at South Beauty.
Even if it wasn't a big problem, it was still a problem.
After all, this was the first time everyone had met. They had only just learned each other's names. Who would be willing to do such a thing?
Zhang Lan was obviously a little anxious today. If everyone had hung out together for a few days, taking a photo was actually a small matter. No one would mind.
But they had only known each other for less than an hour. Naturally, no one would give her face.
Seeing that no one brought up this topic, Zhang Lan wasn't an idiot. She immediately realized that she was anxious. She immediately changed the topic and smiled. "Everyone, let's go in. Order whatever you want to eat today. Don't think that we mainly cook Sichuan cuisine. In fact, we can cook all kinds of cuisines. Everyone is experienced and knowledgeable. At the same time, you can also test the standards of our chefs and give us some suggestions. "
After she finished speaking, everyone hurriedly smiled and responded.
Lan Xingguo also smiled. "Just give me your best Sichuan cuisine. I want to see what's the difference between it and our local Sichuan cuisine."
Everyone chatted as they began to take their seats.
However, there was a small interlude when they sat down.
As the dean, no matter what, it was justifiable for Xiang Bing to sit in the main seat.
Lan Xingguo was the oldest. No one said anything wrong when he sat after him.
But the third seat was a bit troublesome.
There were many people present who had the ability to sit in this seat. For example, Wang Minghui of Yunnan Baiyao, the head of a large state-owned enterprise.
Yang Shaopeng of Haifeng Holdings, the head of a private shipping company.
And the youngest, but the wealthiest among them, Li Dong.
Although Li Dong was young, no one dared to ignore him.
The status of the people present might not be lower than him, but in the business world, what really mattered was capital. Li Dong's capital was one of the best. After all, he was the sole shareholder of Faraway Group. That was the difference.
Wu Yajun kept inviting Li Dong to sit in the main seat, but Li Dong smiled and said, "Everyone here is my big brother and big sister. I am the youngest, so I can sit in the back."
After saying this, Li Dong ignored everyone's dissuasion and sat directly at the lowest seat.
In fact, in Li Dong's view, it was just a simple meal. Even if he sat in the main seat, there was no difference.
Moreover, he was young. If he really sat in the main seat, he would be criticized.
When Li Dong declined, Yang Shaopeng also smiled and said, "Brother Li, let's sit together and have a chat. Your Far away Express and our Haifeng Express overlap in business. You do land, and I do shipping. We have common topics."
Yang Shaopeng smiled and walked to Li Dong's side and sat down. Although Wang Minghui wanted to continue to decline, everyone sat down and gave him the third seat.
Although Wang Minghui was not old, he was the head of a state-owned enterprise.
Compared to the major private enterprises, the bosses of these state-owned enterprises cared more about appearances.
For example, the boss of Li Bai did not argue from beginning to end. The bosses of several other private groups were also very low-key. Private groups valued practical interests more. Unless it was really necessary, they generally focused on keeping a low profile.
As soon as Wang Minghui sat down, the seats were settled.
As the host, Zhang Lan did not ask the waiter to come up to help. Instead, she was busy ordering for everyone and even pouring tea.
In fact, she was not young anymore, and her family was not considered low.
However, at this time, Li Dong had to admit that this woman was able to rise and fall. For a woman to be able to do this, she really had her own successful side.
When Zhang Lan was about to pour tea for him, Li Dong quickly stood up and took the teapot. He smiled and said, "Sister Zhang, don't bother. I can do it myself."
Zhang Lan said with a smile, "It's nothing. I can't stay idle. I do all the housework at home. My son always relies on me to cook for him."
Li Dong smiled and said, "It's the same. When I was at home, I also relied on my mother to cook for me."
"That's different. If my son was half as successful as you, Li Dong …"
Zhang Lan flattered him without a trace, and Li Dong chatted with her with a smile.
As Zhang Lan still had other things to do, the two of them chatted for a while before Zhang Lan went somewhere else.
Once she left, Yang Shaopeng, who was sitting next to Li Dong, sighed and said, "It's not easy for private entrepreneurs!"
Li Dong smiled and said, "It's not easy, but the domestic market is like this. It can't be helped."
Since the reform and opening up to the present, the country has been dominated by state-owned enterprises and supplemented by private enterprises.
Was it difficult for private enterprises?
If you said it was difficult, it was really difficult!
Financing was difficult, there was a shortage of talent, and the risk was high …
But it was also because of this that private enterprises dug into their brains to save energy, reduce costs, reduce expenses, and increase efficiency. Every time the market faced a change, in fact, most of the private enterprises were the pioneers and pioneers.
Why?
If they didn't change, they would die. It was that simple.
Yang Shaopeng probably sighed because Zhang Lan was lowering herself to fight for a chance to cooperate and raise funds.
In fact, most private entrepreneurs felt this way.
This was probably one of the reasons why private entrepreneurs preferred to form cliques. Unlike the natural advantages of state-owned enterprises, people like Li Dong had to build up their connections step by step.
If they didn't have to worry about this, who would have the time to join this association or that association?
If they had the time, they might have created even greater benefits.
But this was not the case in China. This was a society of human relationships. Even ten years later, Ma Yun would have a lot of fame.
Was he really that free? Why did he have to set up these associations?
It couldn't be helped. If he wanted to do something, he had to do it this way.
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