Chapter 37 1. Subordinates know the answer to the mystery, but they still have to be persuasive to let the boss reveal the answer

The setting sun slanted over from the west mountain, and everything on the ground was covered in a blur of rose color. Because the flight was delayed, it was almost evening when Zhuang Zhiqi and his party arrived in Hezhou.Dealing with Chen Yuanxiong in Shanghai for the past few days made him a little tired.As soon as he got out of the hatch, Zhuang Zhiqi regained his energy and called Du Linxiang: "Mr. Du, are you okay tonight? I want to report to you about the contact with Chen Yuanxiong this time." Du Linxiang returned from Japan three days ago.After receiving Zhuang Zhiqi's call, he hesitated, and after a few seconds, he calmed down and said, "Come here, I'll wait for you in the office."

When Zhuang Zhiqi walked into Du Linxiang's office, he saw hot meals on the large coffee table.Du Linxiang said with a smile: "I asked the people below to bring the dinner. You are so busy with the listing, but you have to eat." There are three dishes on the coffee table, two meat and one vegetarian, plus a large bowl of soup.Du Linxiang tore off the plastic seal of the disposable chopsticks, and handed them to Zhuang Zhiqi: "Farm fried pork and fish head with chopped peppers are all dishes that you Hunan people love to eat, and I ordered them specially." Zhuang Zhiqi took the chopsticks, feeling a little moved.The usually carefree boss also has a considerate side to his subordinates.

Du Linxiang ate very fast. He wolfed down a bowl of rice, took a spoon to fill a bowl of soup, took a few sips, and then put the bowl down: "How did you talk with Chen Yuanxiong this time?" While chewing his rice, Zhuang Zhiqi said, "He seems to be unwilling to give an inch." Regardless of the half of the rice left in the bowl, Zhuang Zhiqi put down his chopsticks and began to report in detail the process of his negotiation with Chen Yuanxiong. After listening to Zhuang Zhiqi's narration, Du Linxiang leaned his back on the sofa and crossed his legs: "We are waiting for the rice to cook, and he is not in a hurry. The initiative rests with Chen Yuanxiong."

Zhuang Zhiqi said: "Following Mr. Du's instructions, I also inquired about the background of Taijiang Capital through some friends." "Tell me!" Du Linxiang became interested. Zhuang Zhiqi said: "The registered place of Taijiang Capital is located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The company was established a few years ago. The scale is not large, but the shareholding structure is extremely complicated. Outsiders can't figure it out at all. Chen Yuanxiong's official identity is Taijiang Capital Asia Pacific. District President, but Taijiang Capital has not conducted business in other places in the world except China. In fact, the concept of "Asia-Pacific region" is too big, it should be called "China region". It can be said that the business carried out in China , is the entire business of Taijiang Capital.”

"Could it be a scam company?" Du Linxiang frowned. "That's not true." Zhuang Zhiqi said, "I can only say that they are fake foreign devils. I'm sure that this is a company founded by Chinese people, specializing in Chinese business, but registered in the United States. In recent years, Taiwan Jiang Capital has indeed managed several companies to go public, and they are well-known in the industry. During our stay in Shanghai this time, Chen Yuanxiong also took us to visit a company in Jiangsu, which was listed last year through their hands." Zhuang Zhiqi went on to say: "Actually, there are many such companies in China today. To put it bluntly, they are just trying to sell dog meat. They are not obvious, avoid legal risks to the greatest extent, and actually enjoy the tax benefits of foreign companies. "

Du Linxiang lit a cigarette and fell into deep thought.After a few minutes of silence, Zhuang Zhiqi went on to say: "Through this negotiation, I feel that there are two things about Chen Yuanxiong that are quite strange." "Which two points?" Du Linxiang asked. Zhuang Zhiqi said: "This Chen Yuanxiong seems to be very familiar with the situation of Weitong. Some data are reflected in the relevant materials sent to them. It is not surprising that he can get them at his fingertips. Some key things are clearly from when I sorted out the materials. He deliberately laid an ambush, but he still saw the flaw at a glance, and even drove me into a corner several times."

Du Linxiang frowned even tighter, he flicked the cigarette ash: "What else?" "Chen Yuanxiong's negotiating style is quite strange." Zhuang Zhiqi also lit a cigarette, and the office was suddenly filled with smoke, "For example, we will have disputes over many issues. Chen Yuanxiong will not compromise that day, but he will not directly refuse .The next day at the negotiating table again, he brought up these issues again, and at the same time gave a clear response." Du Linxiang stood up and paced the office: "What does this phenomenon mean?" Zhuang Zhiqi shook his head: "I can't figure it out for a while."

Du Linxiang stopped in his tracks: "It means that behind Chen Yuanxiong, there are experts. In other words, Chen Yuanxiong is just a puppet at the mercy of others, and he has no control over himself." "That's right." Zhuang Zhiqi stubbed out the cigarette butt, "After Mr. Du said that, it finally dawned on me." "Damn it! Chen Yuanxiong is a little too young to play this game with me." Du Linxiang sneered and sat back on the sofa. In fact, what a smart character Zhuang Zhiqi is, he can see all kinds of visions in Chen Yuanxiong's body in the minutiae of the negotiation, but how can he fail to see that there is another expert behind Chen Yuanxiong.It's just that he is willing to be a guide, let Du Linxiang say the final answer.Just like a persuasive teacher, he teaches students by hand and encourages students to give their answers.When you see the sense of accomplishment on the students' faces, give them applause without hesitation.

Zhuang Zhiqi knew that Du Linxiang didn't care about face, but it didn't mean he didn't want face.He is not well-educated, and he doesn't know much about the basic knowledge of the capital market. He has to ask Zhuang Zhiqi for everything. For Du Linxiang, he feels uncomfortable.Therefore, Zhuang Zhiqi had to be careful not to show his brilliance everywhere.It's best for Du Linxiang to have a feeling: you Zhuang Zhiqi are just a little clever and talented, and it's me, Du, who can really see the big picture clearly.Seeing Du Linxiang's complacent look just now, Zhuang Zhiqi knew that his goal had been achieved.

The two chatted in the office for a while, and it was after nine o'clock that Zhuang Zhiqi got up to leave.Before leaving, he took out a stack of materials: "Chen Yuanxiong invited me to go to Shanghai for negotiations next week. I made an outline, and several important issues that Wisdom hopes to solve in the next negotiation are all written on it. Mr. Du Do you want to take a look?" "No." Du Linxiang waved his hand and said, "You have full authority to deal with the details." But as soon as Zhuang Zhiqi reached the door, Du Linxiang stopped him again: "Zhiqi, make a copy of the outline and send it to my office tomorrow. I won't have any suggestions for revision, just take a look."

Zhuang Zhiqi didn't quite understand what Du Linxiang meant. Since he didn't have any suggestions for revision, why did he still take a look?Before he could think about it, he just nodded and said "OK". After sending Zhuang Zhiqi away, Du Linxiang hurried to the underground garage.Get into an old Buick sedan that was prepared in advance, and drive to a community in the suburbs. This afternoon, Xie Yixuan flew to Hezhou from Hong Kong.Xie Yixuan likes to eat western food. Du Linxiang originally booked a famous western restaurant in Hezhou, but in the end he felt it was wrong.I know too many people in Hezhou, so it would be embarrassing to be seen alone with Xie Yixuan. Xie Yixuan didn't care about it, she just said that being able to be with Du Linxiang was happier than eating any delicious food, and she also said that she had prepared dinner and was waiting for Du Linxiang.Unfortunately, because Zhuang Zhiqi was coming to report on work, Du Linxiang had to break the appointment. In order to welcome Xie Yixuan's arrival, Du Linxiang specially rented a townhouse in the suburban community.There is only one reason why Du Linxiang is interested in this place - each villa is equipped with an independent underground garage.After driving the car into the garage, walk up a dozen steps to the living room, and there will be no chance of meeting any outsiders. The living room lights were on, but no one was there.Du Linxiang hurried upstairs when he heard the sound of the TV in the bedroom on the second floor.Pushing open the door, I saw Xie Yixuan leaning against the head of the bed, pressing the TV remote control in her hand.Xie Yixuan didn't get up, but stroked her hair and said softly: "You're here." Du Linxiang looked at Xie Yixuan, her snow-white slender thighs were faintly visible in the purple hollow pajamas, even though she had taken off her bra, her breasts were still so tall and straight, especially the two nipples, two raised dots could be seen through the pajamas.Xie Yixuan's nipples are a little different, not only pink and tender, but also slender, out of proportion and unreasonable.Du Linxiang even felt that they should not be called two nipples, but two.But the strange thing is that such nipples grow on Xie Yixuan's body, which is not offensive at all, and even has a different kind of temptation. Du Linxiang approached the bed, staring at Xie Yixuan affectionately.Xie Yixuan's face was blushing with excitement, but her eyes revealed a shy look.She lowered her head and her voice was softer: "No. I'll do it at night, okay?" An ambiguous rejection is the most ecstatic tease.The fire of desire in Du Linxiang's body was raging, Xie Yixuan poured the highest grade gasoline on the fire again. After the battle, Du Linxiang sat on the chaise longue in the bedroom, lit a cigarette, and took a few puffs.Xie Yixuan was lying on the bed, and it was not until a few minutes later that the hands that gripped the sheets were slowly released, and the tight thighs and buttocks also relaxed.She wrapped herself in a towel and walked into the bathroom alone. Du Linxiang flicked the cigarette ash with his fingers, then glanced at the scratches on his thighs and arms.Recalling Xie Yixuan's desperate struggle just now, Du Linxiang's self-confidence is almost bursting - it seems that I am not old yet!Du Linxiang has heard an allusion, which is called "Lian Po is old, but he can still eat."But he disapprovingly believes that to observe whether a man is old or not, it is better to let him pass the beauty test himself than to see if he can hold on to a few bowls of rice! After taking a shower, Xie Yixuan snuggled into Du Linxiang's arms naked: "Did you know? He's in Hong Kong, so he misses you to death." Du Linxiang put his arms around her shoulders with his right hand, and patted her butt rhythmically with his left hand: "I miss you too in Hezhou. The main reason is that I'm too busy at work during this time, otherwise I would have come to see you long ago." Xie Yixuan asked: "When will you be free?" Du Linxiang smiled bitterly: "I can't say for sure about work." After a fierce battle, he also sweated a lot, and was a little thirsty, so he grabbed the coffee on the coffee table and took a sip.Putting down the coffee cup, Du Linxiang said: "This coffee tastes a little special, with some earthy smell in its aroma. Did you bring it from Hong Kong?" "Yeah." Xie Yixuan nodded, because she was not wearing any clothes, her breasts also swayed with her head. Xie Yixuan stood up and put on her pajamas again: "I bought it specially from Hong Kong. This coffee is called cat poop coffee, which is produced in Indonesia. There is a wild animal in Indonesia called the civet cat, and its favorite food is fresh coffee beans. After they eat the coffee beans, through the digestion in their body, they finally turn the coffee beans into cat feces and excrete them, and then people extract the coffee beans from the feces for processing. After these coffee beans are excreted from the digestive system, they pass through the stomach Fermentation, the coffee produced has a special flavor.” Du Linxiang was stunned: "Do you dare to say that what I just drank was cat poop?" Xie Yixuan said with a smile: "Don't underestimate the cat's poop, this is the most expensive coffee in the world. Many years ago, it was a tribute from Indonesia to the European royal family. During the Shanghai World Expo, a cup of 12 grams of cat poop coffee powder The price of the finished coffee is 380 yuan, and there is a limit of 12 cups a day, so the supply exceeds demand. In Germany, a cup of cat poop coffee is about 50 euros, which is more than 500 yuan when converted into RMB.” Du Linxiang patted his head: "The Chinese say that turning a stone into gold, but this foreigner is 'turning shit into gold', selling cat poop for sky-high prices." Xie Yixuan said: "You should have drunk cat poop coffee. When Gu Weimin entertained you at Meiyuan, he drank it. Gu Weimin especially likes cat poop coffee. The first time I tasted it was when I was on a business trip with him in Indonesia." "Oh." Du Linxiang nodded.Speaking of Gu Weimin, he suddenly remembered something, and asked, "Who is in charge of the accounts in Gu Weimin's company?" "Why do you ask this suddenly?" Xie Yixuan asked. Du Linxiang said: "I'm not talking about Gu Weimin. Gu Weimin is known as a capital wizard, and his subordinates who are in charge of finance must also be experts." Xie Yixuan said: "There is a CFO in the company, that is, the chief financial officer. But the core secrets are only in the hands of Gu Weimin. At the beginning, I cracked the company's encryption device and entered the database that only Gu Weimin had the right to access. Some issues with public shares." "In retrospect, it's really dangerous! If it wasn't for the accident, I would have gotten into the trap set by Gu Weimin." Du Linxiang smiled faintly.In front of Xie Yixuan, he still concealed the truth of the incident. Du Linxiang continued to smoke a cigarette: "Where is Gu Weimin now, do you know?" Xie Yixuan shook her head: "I'm just a middle-level employee in the company. Gu Weimin's current whereabouts, let alone me, even his cronies didn't necessarily know." "What's wrong with you tonight?" Xie Yixuan pouted, "Why do you keep mentioning that person?" Du Linxiang smiled: "It's nothing, I just asked casually." He opened his arms and took Xie Yixuan into his arms again. For the next two days, Du Linxiang came here every night to stay with Xie Yixuan.It wasn't until the third day that he cruelly let Xie Yixuan go back to Hong Kong with a hundred reluctances.The environment of the villa is very private, so you don't have to worry about being discovered.Du Linxiang just felt that he loved this woman so much that he couldn't devote all his energy to work with her by his side.Now that the battle is imminent, what he needs to do most is to concentrate. Du Linxiang returned to the office, and after tasting the cat poop coffee left by Xie Yixuan, he decided to make two important calls.The first call was to Lai Jingdong. After a few words of politeness, Du Linxiang said: "Our negotiation with Chen Yuanxiong is still going on, and Mr. Zhuang will go to Shanghai next week. Weitong will hope to resolve several important issues in the next negotiation. The question is an outline. Mr. Lai has rich experience and high morals, can you take a look at the outline and help us check it?" "Not so good." Lai Jingdong said, "I am a consultant of Taijiang Capital, and I am a friend of Mr. Du. It is really inconvenient to intervene in the specific details of the negotiation." Du Linxiang said sincerely: "How can this be regarded as meddling? I just want to ask Mr. Lai to give us some pointers for the sake of friends." When it came to this point, Lai Jingdong couldn't refuse anymore, so he had to ask Du Linxiang to hand over the documents. Pass it on. Next, Du Linxiang called Xu Haocheng's cell phone again.Xu Haocheng is in Africa at the moment, and because of the time difference, it is still night there.Du Linxiang kept saying sorry for disturbing the other party's rest, but Xu Haocheng yawned and said, "It's okay! If you have anything to do with Mr. Du, just ask." Du Linxiang said respectfully: "I have something, I want to trouble Mr. Xu." "What's the matter?" Xu Haocheng asked. Du Linxiang said: "I want to find someone." "Looking for someone, who?" Xu Haocheng continued to ask. Du Linxiang replied: "Gu Weimin." After thinking for a while, Xu Haocheng said, "I will try my best. No matter whether it is successful or not, I will give you an answer within half a month."