Chapter 13 7. Wan Shunlong, who has always been low-key, suddenly showed off his relationship with the governor

After the Meiyuan banquet, Du Linxiang kept in touch with Gu Weimin by phone.Both sides are old rivers and lakes, and at the same time put on the appearance of wanting to welcome or rejecting.After pushing Tai Chi for a while, the matter of buying shells was officially put on the table.However, at this moment, Gu Weimin said that he was going to the Middle East for vacation, and he would talk about business matters after returning to China. While Du Linxiang was waiting for news from Gu Weimin, he received a call from Wan Shunlong: "Lin Xiang, are you in Hezhou?" In today's Hezhou, there are very few people who can directly call Du Linxiang by his name. one.

Du Linxiang said, "Yes." Wan Shunlong said: "In the afternoon of the day after tomorrow, I would like to invite you to join in an event." Du Linxiang asked: "What activity?" Wan Shunlong said with a smile: "One of my new books has been officially published, and I plan to hold a launch ceremony in Hezhou." Du Linxiang said: "It's a great event, I will definitely be there to congratulate." Putting down the phone, Du Linxiang thought in his heart, this is not to cheer, it is clearly to worship.Wan Shunlong prides himself on "Among the rich people in Hongxi, I am the most educated; among the educated people in Hongxi, I am the richest." One word is better than ten years of reading."

Ever since Wan Shunlong set up a trap in the skyscraper project, Du Linxiang hated and respected Wan Shunlong.But Du Linxiang also remembered Lu Youshun's words - a friend is an enemy you cannot defeat for a while.At least for now, the two can't turn their faces. Of course, Du Linxiang also has to admit that Wan Shunlong, who graduated from a prestigious school and has experienced ups and downs in the officialdom, has extraordinary talents.For example, writing a book is something that Du Linxiang cannot do no matter what. On the day of the launch ceremony, Du Linxiang came to the scene early.Several big entrepreneurs from Hezhou, as well as famous economists such as Ke Wenyue, also arrived one after another.Wan Shunlong changed his usual style of suit and leather shoes and wore a well-made brown Tang suit.When Du Linxiang shook hands with Wan Shunlong, he said, "Mr. Wan, your outfit today is very special."

Wan Shunlong laughed heartily: "It's all Xiaojing's idea. She said that wearing a Tang suit is good for today's occasion." Nowadays, those who wear Tang suits are either masters or elder brothers.Wan Shunlong's outfit today is indeed superior to others. It not only shows the demeanor of a literati, but also makes entrepreneurs in suits like Du Linxiang look like little followers. Du Linxiang walked into the hall, and Ma Xiaojing greeted him with a smile all over his face: "Mr. Du, hello!" A sky blue cheongsam set off Ma Xiaojing's curvy figure. This is not a lady in her forties, but she is a lady in her forties. Like a girl in the Mood for Love.With just a little makeup on the face, all the traces of the years are already gone.

"Sister Ma, hello!" Du Linxiang laughed happily.For Ma Xiaojing, Du Linxiang has always had an indescribable affection in his heart, although this woman's husband once put him in a desperate situation, this affection has not weakened in the slightest.Du Linxiang has always believed that it was only Wan Shunlong who set up a trap to harm him, and Ma Xiaojing didn't know about it.Take a step back, so what if Ma Xiaojing knows?Even if this clever woman is one of the masterminds, so what?Isn't it the most precious virtue of a woman to help her husband wholeheartedly? Wan Shunlong's new book is called "Shunlong Has Regrets", which is similar to a personal essay.Du Linxiang found a place to sit down, and flipped through the book casually.Wan Shunlong's preface wrote: Fairbank mentioned in "Cambridge History of China" that in the development of this long historical drama in China, the Chinese merchant class did not occupy a prominent position.It's just a supporting role - a few lines maybe - at the mercy of emperors, bureaucrats, diplomats, generals, propagandists and party leaders.As contemporary businessmen, can we get rid of this fate?

Although he hated Wan Shunlong from the bottom of his heart, this passage made Du Linxiang feel sorry for him! After the ceremony began, Wan Shunlong was the first to speak on stage.He held up the beautifully bound book: "Everyone has seen it. The title of this book is "Shunlong has Regrets". I said it was called "Shunlong Miracle", but I rejected it. My own small business can also be called a miracle? If it spreads out, it will only make jokes. Some people say that the book is divided into eighteen chapters, so it is better to call it "Shunlong Eighteen" Palm'. I don't think it's right. Guo Jing's Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms can be called a masterpiece in martial arts. If you really want to go to Huashan to discuss swords with this little brother, you will probably be beaten to the ground at the foot of the mountain."

The audience below burst into laughter.Wan Shunlong picked up the teacup, took a sip, and continued, "However, the idea of ​​'Eighteen Palms of Shunlong' reminded me. The first move of the Eighteen Palms of Subduing the Dragon was Kanglong Yougui, which was used by Guo Jing alone at the beginning. With one trick, the old Jianghu Liang Ziweng had no choice. Guo Jing is a stupid person, which is somewhat similar to his younger brother. He also has limited talent, so he has to make up for it with hard work. Therefore, I decided to title the book "Shunlong You "Regret". It has two meanings. First, it means that my skills are still shallow, and I have just learned the first move. Second, it means that I am willing to practice Kung Fu steadily like Guo Daxia, hoping that the stupid bird will fly first. "

The college students of the business school in the audience applauded excitedly.Mr. Wan's speech was full of quotes, humorous and interesting. Compared with the lifeless classroom, it was much more exciting. Du Linxiang didn't take it seriously.According to his understanding, Wan Shunlong is by no means a person who firmly believes that the stupid bird flies first.On the contrary, Wan Shunlong has extraordinary confidence in his shrewdness, even to the point of conceit.If you really want Huashan to discuss swords, Wan Shunlong will also believe that Lao Tzu is the best in martial arts in the world.What he said just now seemed to be courteous, but in fact he treated the audience as fools.

Seeing the enthusiastic faces of the college students, who almost regarded Wan Shunlong as their life mentor, Du Linxiang couldn't help feeling: "Children, you are still too simple. Go your own way, don't be fooled by those successful people all day long." After the ceremony, Du Linxiang politely said a few more words of compliment, and was about to leave.But Wan Shunlong stopped him: "Lin Xiang, let's go after dinner. I'm in the hotel upstairs and prepared a table of thin wine." Du Linxiang waved his hand and said, "You're welcome between us."

Wan Shunlong said: "There is only one table at night, except for the leaders of the publishing house and Mr. Ke, and you are the only friends in the business circle. It is rare to get together, and I happened to chat with you after dinner." Du Linxiang couldn't refuse any more, and at the same time he became vigilant.Why did Wan Shunlong want to chat with me?Did he hear something? At the dinner table, Wan Shunlong toasted frequently, and at the same time enjoyed the compliments from everyone.Ke Wenyue, who was specially arranged by Wan Shunlong at the table, kept silent.Ma Xiaojing took the initiative to toast Ke Wenyue's wine: "Old Ke, you are everyone. I hope you can enlighten me on any shortcomings in Shunlong's book."

Wan Shunlong also lost his intoxicated expression, and put on an open-minded look: "Yes. If you learn from Ke Lao, you will definitely benefit a lot." Ke Wenyue smiled and said: "To be honest, I haven't read the content of the book, so I can't express any opinions. But as far as the title of the book is concerned, it is still good." Wan Shunlong was very proud of himself, but his face became more humble: "Mr. Ke is too much." Ke Wenyue said: "About the title of the book, Shunlong made a special discussion in the afternoon. I think it is very good, but there is one point that I haven't mentioned yet." Wan Shunlong asked, "Which point?" Ke Wenyue said: "Kanglong Yougui is not only a tactic in Mr. Jin Yong's novels, but also from "Book of Changes". The meaning of this sentence is that people in high positions must guard against arrogance, otherwise they will regret it because of failure. Your book title Calling Shunlong regretful, from my understanding, is it also reminding myself that although I have achieved success, I still have to guard against arrogance and impetuosity?" "After Mr. Ke's touch, the title of the book has more meaning." Wan Shun sighed with a long palm. Ke Wenyue added: "In your speech, you mentioned Guo Jing, and said that you, like Guo Jing, make up for your weaknesses with hard work. I don't agree with this. Your father and I are old friends. I know that you have It’s important to be smart, you can learn everything quickly.” Wan Shunlong smiled shyly.But Ke Wenyue changed the subject: "As for Guo Jing, I don't think he belongs to the category of stupid brains as you said. Guo Jing has great wisdom, and his wisdom is very different from ordinary people. Think about it , Eastern evil, western poison, southern emperor, and northern beggar have supernatural powers, and the five masters are all masters in the world. They also have their own apprentices. People like Quanzhen Qizi, Ouyang Ke and others have learned martial arts from Wang Chongyang and Ouyang Feng for decades. Guo Jing But he came from behind and left them all behind. If Guo Jing is an idiot, is it possible?" Du Linxiang has never read Jin Yong's novels, but he has read Jin Yong's serials several times.He became interested at this time: "Is it because other people's masters can't teach the law?" Ke Wenyue shook his head: "I'm just a teacher. From the perspective of teaching apprentices, Hong Qigong, who is lazy by nature, may be the most incompetent among the five masters." Ma Xiaojing asked: "Where is Guo Jing's intelligence?" Ke Wenyue said: "I think Guo Jing has his own methodology when he learns things. It is extremely difficult for him to learn a certain kind of martial arts. For example, the simplest set of boxing can be practiced for two or three days. After ten days, I still can’t remember the movements. But after a hundred days, ordinary people encounter a bottleneck when they go to a higher level after getting started. At this time, he finally entered the state and began to leave others behind.” Ke Wenyue continued to explain: "My personal understanding is this: in two or three days, ordinary people practice martial arts, and they can learn quickly according to the formulas and essentials taught by the master, but they don't think too much about the ins and outs of this martial arts. However, when Guo Jing first got started, he always had to go to the bottom of the horn, and he had to go deep into the principles of some obvious things. Of course, how could it be possible to build a complete theoretical system in two or three days? This is like learning mathematics, textbooks, etc. A lot of basic formulas are given in the book, and students can use them directly when doing the questions. But there is a fool who insists on exploring how these formulas are derived. It's a question. However, at this time, this fool has established a complete and powerful theoretical system, and he knows all the details. At this time, he started to catch up, and saw that the person in front was stuck when he encountered a complicated function, and stopped there crying. As for the land grabber, when he looked at the question, he thought it couldn't be easier." Ma Xiaojing said with a smile: "Mr. Ke's opinion is really ingenious." Du Linxiang almost applauded: "Ke Lao is really a master!" Ke Wenyue's analysis not only convinced Du Linxiang, but also refuted Wan Shunlong's statement in the afternoon. How can Du Linxiang be unhappy if the two factors are added together? .He even said in his heart: "Wan Shunlong, save your tricks to fool college students. In this world, there are still people who understand." After the dinner, Wan Shunlong asked Ma Xiaojing to drive Ke Wenyue home in person, then turned to Du Linxiang and said, "My car is taking Ke Wenyue home, so why don't you ask Lin Xiang to take me back?" Du Linxiang said: "Mr. Wan is willing to ride in my car, it's for face." When he came to the parking lot, the driver had already started the Audi car in advance.Du Linxiang stepped forward quickly, opened the car door, and asked Wan Shunlong to sit in first.Wan Shunlong even said that he didn't dare to take the role, and he must let Du Linxiang get in the car first.The two pushed and shoved at the car door for a long time, and finally Du Linxiang said: "Mr. Wan, you go up from this side first, and I will go up through the other door." In the car, Du Linxiang continued to praise Wan Shunlong's new book insincerely. Wan Shunlong said that he was too busy with work and had no time to carve out the works carefully, otherwise he could go further.Du Linxiang took advantage of the situation and asked, "What projects is Mr. Wan working on recently?" Wan Shunlong said: "Real estate development is all handled by the people below. My main energy recently is busy with the listing." Du Linxiang thumped in his heart, and then said without changing his face: "Is everything going well?" Wan Shunlong did not answer, but said to himself: "Shunlong Group has come to this day, and it is indeed time to go public. I didn't pay much attention to it before, until I had dinner with Governor Ju Ren half a year ago. It was only then that I was reminded to think more about this aspect. Governor Juren said that there are not many listed companies in Hongxi, especially private listed companies, so I hope Shunlong Group will move faster." Wan Shunlong had a close relationship with Jiang Ju, the governor, and Du Linxiang knew it well.However, Wan Shunlong usually never mentions his relationship with Jiang Juren, what happened today, and he took the initiative to show off?Du Linxiang said with a smile: "Mr. Wan's company is the leader in Hezhou real estate, and with the government's strong support, it will definitely be no problem to go public." "It's difficult!" Wan Shunlong sighed, "The road of going public directly seems to be impossible, so I had to buy shells. During this time, I got in touch with a businessman named Gu Weimin, and the two sides talked several times. By the way, it is said that you also know this person?" Du Linxiang said: "Well, I know him. I bought the land in the Hezhou Metallurgical Plant from him." Du Linxiang laid an ambush in the conversation, and only said that he had a land transaction with Gu Weimin. Keep silent about the current purchase of shells. Wan Shunlong went straight to the point: "I heard from Gu Weimin that Weitong also plans to buy a shell and go public. Have you ever contacted him?" "Really?" Du Linxiang already understood what Wan Shunlong wanted to talk to him today, and he deliberately pretended to be surprised, "I hired a president not long ago to be in charge of the listing of the company. I didn’t ask about it. I heard that they contacted several companies with the intention of selling shells, and made preliminary contacts. But I don’t know if there is Gu Weimin among these companies. I’ll ask when I get back.” Du Linxiang was lying, Wan Shunlong knew he was lying, Du Linxiang also knew Wan Shunlong knew he was lying.But it doesn't matter!Lies are sometimes a lubricant in communication, making each other have a step down. Wan Shunlong said: "You and Mayor Lu are good friends. You should know that Gu Weimin is the one who caused Hezhou to suffer a lot. After several contacts, I also found that this kid is very thieves. I was thinking, can we Don't be led by the nose by the surname Gu. In the end, because of the competition between each other, let him sit there and raise the price." Du Linxiang had a lot of thoughts in his heart at the moment, but on the surface he nodded and said: "President Wan is right." Wan Shunlong went on to say: "We are not only friends in private, but also partners in companies. I rented your skyscraper with dozens of floors, and I have hundreds of millions of loans from you. There is some coordination of interests. , let’s talk about it.” Du Linxiang's brain was running fast.Wan Shunlong's words tonight seemed to be one sentence here and there, but in fact the theme was very clear, that is, he hoped that Wei would get out of trouble and not come out to disrupt the situation.First move out the governor Jiang Juren to explain the listing of Shunlong Group, and even the provincial leaders strongly support it.Also mentioned the cooperative relationship between Shunlong and Weitong, is it also implying that if Weitong withdraws, Wanshunlong can give some compensation in terms of benefits? Du Linxiang was also scolding Gu Weimin in his heart, this bastard, first used Wan Shunlong to scare me, and then borrowed me to put pressure on Wan Shunlong, he would never sit idle for a moment! As soon as the car was about to drive to Wan Shunlong's villa, Wan Shunlong suddenly said with emotion: "I think the story of Guo Jing told by Mr. Ke tonight is very reasonable. First lay a solid foundation, and then we can develop in the future." It will come naturally. This is true for practicing kung fu, and it is also true for running a business.” This sentence was particularly harsh to Du Linxiang's ears. Don't you tell me to do a good job in real estate first, lay a solid foundation, and then consider listing?Damn, the point is that I owe a lot of debt now, if I don't go outside to collect some money, what can I use to lay the foundation? What Du Linxiang finds even more funny is that it was Mr. Ke who corrected what you Wan Shunlong said, but you used it to enlighten me instead. Du Linxiang understood that today Wan Shunlong came not only to persuade him to surrender, but also to fight.If you withdraw obediently, they can give you some rations. If you insist on fighting, with Wan Shunlong's personality, he will definitely accompany you to the end.Can I defeat Wan Shunlong by myself?Du Linxiang had no idea.In terms of backstage background and financial strength, he seems to be at a disadvantage.Alas, one is Gu Weimin, who is more slippery than a loach, and the other is Wan Shunlong, who is more vicious than a poisonous snake. Du Linxiang is a bit at a loss. After bidding farewell to Wan Shunlong, Du Linxiang was not in a hurry to go home, but asked the driver to drive him on the street.Hezhou at night is much more beautiful, like a modern beauty with heavy makeup and light makeup, fashionable and dazzling.The glass curtain walls of those office buildings turned into huge display screens, switching between different advertising images and slogans.Those high-end hotels are brightly lit, and there must be someone inside who is pushing and changing glasses, in order not to get drunk. Du Linxiang looked up out of the car window. There were no stars in the sky, so he lost those beautiful legends under the starry sky, and lost the mysterious reverie at night.Passers-by on the street are in a hurry, who can see through the city?She is too beautiful, too prosperous, and has too many disguises.The neon lights light up the luxury of the city, but also cover up the brilliance of the stars and the moon, throwing changing colors into the sky wantonly.The sky is hazy, and even the black is not pure.