Chapter 32 Chapter Thirty-Two

Led by the secretary, Zhao Anbang arrived in time as soon as he walked into the VIP room of the International Conference Center and sat down.Bai Yuanwei noticed that Zhao Anbang's complexion was not very good, his face was a little blue, and his eyes were obviously swollen.However, the Comrade Governor seemed to be in a good mood. He didn't look like he had suffered a major setback. He held his hand as soon as we met, and jokingly said, "Boss Bai, Boss Bai, you're back after all. I've been thinking about you so much for a while!" Bai Yuanwei smiled and said: "Governor Zhao, I miss you too. I have been helping you and attracting investment from the province overseas!"

Zhao Anbang sat down on the sofa, "Help me attract investment? Isn't that right, Mr. Bai? According to my information, you seem to be organizing a Normandy retreat? How did I hear that your Xinwei International Enterprise Investment Company came from Europe? Take away 250 million euros? Are you still controlling the domestic and Nasdaq markets in the Ile de la Cité in Paris?" Bai Yuanwei was taken aback, and blurted out, "Governor Zhao, you...you...you know everything?" Zhao Anbang leaned back on the sofa, and said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "That's right, I dare not take it lightly when dealing with elites like you Bai Yuanwei! Mr. Bai, you have worked hard overseas, and you are not small. Frankfurt, what nonsense are you talking about in Paris? Why did you suddenly become a follower of Dr. Trauss in Germany? Do you know the policy of the Chinese government to stabilize the value of the renminbi? Are you deliberately making trouble?!"

Bai Yuanwei hurriedly said: "Governor Zhao, I have already explained this matter to Sun Lusheng. I am not a government official, and I do not represent the Chinese government at any time. I only represent capital, and the flow of capital is not political!" Zhao Anbang took a meaningful look at Bai Yuanwei, "Have you forgotten the lesson of shorting the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong?" How dare you forget this lesson?Yu Huabei and the provincial party committee working group gave him a big hat back then, saying that he had lost confidence in socialism and was an economic turmoil. If Tianming and Zhao Anbang hadn't protected him overtly and secretly, he might have been in great trouble.At that time, he had erected the building of Weiye International Headquarters in Ningchuan, and he couldn't escape even if he wanted to escape.

He also remembered what Zhao Anbang said about the attributes of capital, "Governor Zhao, I remember that you also said when you argued with Yu Huabei: capital is for profit, and Bai Yuanwei and Sanhe Company shorted the Hang Seng Period." It means that it may not necessarily be a political reaction, so in the same way, if I do a lot of China and Hanjiang Province today, it may not be a reaction!" Zhao Anbang said tacitly: "I just want to remind you, you just need to be careful. At this sensitive time, don't give others a handle! Some comrades have already said in front of me that although you Bai Yuanwei is not a government official, you are still a government official after all. The in-service boss of our large state-owned enterprise Weiye International, you still have to be careful when speaking in public!"

Bai Yuanwei nodded again and again, "Governor Zhao, I know, your reminder is a good intention, I will pay attention to it in the future!" Zhao Anbang added: "In addition, you need to understand a truth: state capital cannot be equated with free capital in the general sense. State capital has both profit-seeking attributes and political aspects. After the Asian financial turmoil, the Hong Kong government National capital has entered the market to intervene, especially in the international foreign exchange market, which government does not intervene in the exchange rate?"

Bai Yuanwei argued: "Our Xinwei investment is completely free capital, and has nothing to do with Weiye International!" Zhao Anbang nodded in agreement, but still insisted: "But you haven't left Weiye International after all. In a sense, you still have the color of national capital!" After a pause, he continued calmly , "Even if you are a representative of Liberty Capital, you have to explain some truths to others, and you can't follow Trauss and the guys from the United States and Japan to shout! As the governor of a large economic province, I know the situation better than you. In fact, the real driving force of my country's exports is not the rapid growth of local companies, but the outsourcing strategies of foreign companies in China. my country's overall trade surplus is actually very small, and the trade-weighted index of the RMB has not been underestimated, nor has the value of the RMB. Underestimated. Western developed countries have moved a large number of manufacturing enterprises to China in order to reduce production costs. Last year, foreign capital flowing into China reached a record high of more than 50 billion U.S. dollars. This is a well-known fact!"

Bai Yuanwei echoed: "Yes, yes, this fact proves the profit-seeking nature of capital! Governor Zhao, in fact, I also publicized this way in Europe. The 200 million raised by our Xinwei International Enterprise Investment Company this time Fifty million euros will also be invested in my country's electric power, real estate, automobiles and other fields in stages within this year according to the agreement!" Only then did Zhao Anbang get to the point, "I already know these things, so let's have a good talk. I told Vice Governor Chen and Sun Lusheng of the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission that Weiye International Group still hopes that you and your Your team will continue to hold the holdings and continue to grow bigger and stronger! Since you are the holding company, you don’t have to be afraid, your Xinwei Investment should also be merged into the group, don’t be half-hearted, there is no way out!”

Let him continue to hold the holding?Bai Yuanwei couldn't believe his ears. He was taken aback for a moment, and asked with concern: "Governor Zhao, you...are you joking? The provincial government rewarded only 20% of the shares, and you will not give up the 10%. Our original shareholding is only 33%, how to hold it? How to realize our holding?” Zhao Anbang said with confidence: "This has been decided. The provincial government plans to socialize the state-owned equity and sell it to corporate legal persons, social legal persons, and even natural persons who are interested in Weiye International! Of course, we encourage you and your partners Come to buy, you can give you the right of first refusal, and the state-owned equity can retain up to 30%!"

Bai Yuanwei was very surprised and couldn't help but get excited, "Hey, Governor Zhao, you...you are really courageous!" Zhao Anbang said with a smile: "This is not only courage, but also sincerity. It is the trust of me and the provincial government in you! Anyway, you Bai Yuanwei is an entrepreneur in the market economy, an elite who has created huge wealth for the Han River and Ningchuan Well, of course we need to give full play to your talents and continue to play your role!" He also said, "Based on this spirit, the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has made a package plan for the separation and socialization of Weiye International's property rights. Let’s go to Sun Lusheng, take a look at this draft, and if you have any comments or suggestions, please put forward them frankly!”

What else is there to say?Bai Yuanwei responded immediately: "Okay, Governor Zhao, I'll go to the SASAC when I get back!" Zhao Anbang was very powerful, and knocked him at the right time, "I and the provincial government can now hand over the cards to you: let go of the state-owned shares and let you and your team take priority in acquiring them, and let you continue to hold shares. Are you in the stock market? It's time to stop? Shouldn't the idea of ​​leaving after making a profit? You're a smart person, think about it!" Bai Yuanwei laughed and said frankly: "Governor Zhao, from what you said, do you even need to think about it? In fact, you told me so early on that I would not even leave Xinwei investment as a way out. Pingzhou Port and this The 250 million euros raised this time are all from Albert International! So, don’t blame me for being slick, I was really forced to take this step by you!”

Zhao Anbang let out a long sigh, as if he was suffering, "However, you have to understand that things in China are not so easy to handle, and the solution to any problem requires a process of unified understanding. Forget it, let's not talk about it!" Bai Yuanwei knew in his heart: In order to find this solution, Zhao Anbang must have endured a lot of pressure. Perhaps this pressure has not disappeared yet, so he asked, "Governor Zhao, is this an unchangeable decision of the provincial government?" Zhao Anbang thought for a while, and said implicitly: "This is the decision of the provincial government. It was decided at the governor's office meeting the day before yesterday. However, I dare not say whether it is unchangeable! Who can guarantee that things in China will not change? Ah! So, hurry up on this matter, and sign the shareholding distribution agreement and the holding cooperation agreement between you and the SASAC as soon as possible!" Bai Yuanwei understood, and immediately stated: "Okay, Governor Zhao, I will follow your arrangement with the provincial government!" Zhao Anbang is a pragmatic politician. Hearing this, he immediately said: "Boss Bai, if you really listen to my arrangement, I will arrange it for you: Can the 250 million euros you got from Europe be able to pay?" Are you considering investing in Wenshan? At least a part of it! Shi Yanan and Qian Huiren have both gone to Wenshan. It's a rare opportunity!" Bai Yuanwei laughed, "Governor Zhao, to tell you the truth, Shi Yanan has already called me, hoping that I will use Weiye Holdings as a capital operation platform, and use Wenshan Iron and Steel Company as a fulcrum to further expand investment in Wenshan!" Zhao Anbang said: "Not just Wenshan Iron and Steel, but all four listed companies in Wenshan. This has always been a concern for me. You can also consider acquisitions and reorganizations. Don't waste precious resources of listed companies!" Bai Yuanwei thought for a while, and said bluntly: "I haven't thought about it! Governor Zhao, you know, our Weiye already has eight listed companies at home and abroad, and there is no need to buy a shell to go public. Besides, even if I want to buy a shell , and may not be bought in the domestic Shenzhen and Shanghai stock markets, there are many cheap shell companies in the markets of Hong Kong, the United States, and Frankfurt!" Zhao Anbang was a little displeased, waved his hands and said, "Okay, okay, I won't force you to do this, just look at it!" After all, the holding agreement was not signed, and Bai Yuanwei was a little scared, so he said flatteringly: "Governor Zhao, I plan to increase investment in Wenshan. The situation in steel is very good. If the board of directors of Weiye Holdings does not object, I plan to acquire Wenshan in the near future." No. 2 rolling mill. I told Shi Yanan that I plan to take some time to visit the factory first, and do a field inspection!" Zhao Anbang nodded and said, "Well, among the large and medium-sized enterprises in Wenshan, only this iron and steel company is still like that. It was reformed earlier and more successfully. You always have eyesight!" At this point, he suddenly turned around Then he said, "Hey, Boss Bai, hasn't Qian Huiren looked for you? He's the mayor of Wenshan now!" Bai Yuanwei shook his head, "No, in fact, when I was in Ningchuan, I didn't have much contact with Mayor Qian!" Zhao Anbang didn't seem to believe it, "Isn't it? I remember that when you set up the headquarters of Weiye International in Ningchuan, it was Qian Huiren who led the way, right? Also, when you speculated on the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong together, you gave him a piece of money. watch!" Bai Yuanwei cried out, "Hey, Governor Zhao, it's not like you don't know about this. Didn't the mayor hand in that watch money long ago? I wasted more than 30,000 Hong Kong dollars! Later, I dared to build a watch in Ningchuan. Weiye Building dares to set up its headquarters in Ningchuan, and it is also for the integrity of Mayor Qian and Ningchuan officials! I have already said these words to Secretary Yu Huabei!" Zhao Anbang pondered for a while, and said meaningfully: "President Bai, in the past ten years, you and your Weiye International haven't corrupted Qian Huiren again? You tell the truth! To tell you the truth, the society is now Some discussion!" Bai Yuanwei said very seriously: "Governor Zhao, I also know about this situation, but I personally think that this is all nonsense, and may even be a malicious slander! Mayor Qian complained to me about that Rolex watch. After a long time, not only me, but also our Weiye Company were very vigilant! In the past ten years, we have not had any money or material exchanges with Mayor Qian except for work! Let me tell you a basic fact: every year During the Spring Festival, our company will give New Year gifts to relevant leaders and related units, and the only one who has never received a New Year gift is Mayor Qian!" Zhao Anbang thought about it, "Yes, yes, I seem to have received the turkey calendar from you at that time!" Bai Yuanwei continued: "Mayor Qian is a little too cautious! Because of this, sometimes when we encounter troubles, we would rather go to you and secretary Wang Rucheng than to him. If you don't believe me, you can go to our company to find out!" Zhao Anbang didn't continue to ask, and said something else, and then ended the confession. Before parting, Zhao Anbang urged again: "Mr. Bai, there is no need to delay the matter. You will meet with Sun Lusheng and the others immediately after you go back to discuss. If there is no major disagreement, Vice Governor Chen and I will hold a meeting with you immediately, and try to solve it in the shortest possible time. Set the big plate!" Then he said, "You know, the provincial government has made the maximum concessions to solve the problem of Weiye International in this way, and you must not make any more troubles! Although this plan is not so satisfactory for both parties. People's favors are rare and precious, you must count them, don't take me and the army of the provincial government!" Of course, Bai Yuanwei is counted. Zhao Anbang is currently facing a lot of pressure. I'm afraid it's not just the matter of Weiye International.Since Zhao Anbang acquiesced to this embarrassing fact, it is estimated that the problem is not that simple. Someone must have made a fuss behind it, even Zhao Anbang himself!He really admires the governor. Under such circumstances, this tolerant governor has found a legal way to socialize state-owned equity, so that he and his team can continue to hold shares. It is really wise what!