Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 380 Special Reasons
"Who hasn't woken up from a big dream? I know it all in my life.

I have had enough sleep in the thatched cottage in spring, and the sun is setting outside the window."

……

Ancient Chinese poetry always has a unique beauty, which can be used to express Zhou Wang’s current mood which is not easy to express in common language.

Zhou Wang was wrapped in Loro Piana's bedding filled with the world's rarest cashmere Merino wool. Even though the air conditioner in the room was turned on very low and it was not time for heating yet, Zhou Wang was still extremely comfortable.

He lay face down on the bed lazily, with half of his face buried in the pillow. In the pitch-black environment where only a little light and shadow could be seen, he half-closed his eyes and was too lazy to move.

Even though Zhou Wang knew it was probably already past morning, maybe even noon.

He had been awake for a long time, but he inexplicably felt that this moment was rare. In his leisure time, he felt a trance of being half asleep and half awake...

In other words, Zhou Wang is actually not in a good position to move now.

Last night, an "extra hour" SPA lasted until three or four in the morning. Because it was too late, Zhou Wang considerately let Yun Rou and Yun Lan sleep here as well.

After all, the bed was big enough.

Two female Spider-Men, whose jumpsuits had turned into beggar outfits, stood beside him, one on the left and one on the right. In Zhou Wang's slightly blurred vision, the white, red, and purple things sealed him tightly in the warmth.

Zhou Wang was just an ordinary man and could not resist.

The key point is that under Yun Rou's instigation, Yun Lan actually unlocked a new skill called "囦SPA" and used it with twin ponytails.

The guilt brought by that young face, cough cough...

Anyway, that's it.

"I've indulged myself for another day. No, I have to work hard tomorrow."

Zhou Wang narrowed his eyes, his gaze passed through the messy black hair, caught the only faint light at the corner of the curtain, and thought silently.

After lying down for a while, Zhou Wang finally broke free from the plump thighs pressing on him with great willpower and sat up.

Signaling the confused Yun Rou and Yun Lan to continue resting, Zhou Wang went downstairs alone.

As soon as the "Do Not Disturb" mode on the phone is turned off, all kinds of ding-dong messages start to ring.

Zhou Wang was already used to this. If there was anything urgent that needed his attention, Huang Duming could also find him through the property management. So Zhou Wang just took a quick look and after confirming that there was nothing important, he began to deal with the messages on WeChat.

After receiving various replies, Zhou Wang finally called Lin Ran.

"Hello, boss?"

Lin Ran answered the phone immediately, his tone sounding somewhat resentful.

Yesterday, Zhou Wang sent her the information of a priest and then there was no further contact. Lin Ran was confused and had no way to ask any further questions. She didn't even sleep well last night.

Zhou Wang didn’t know that he had caused so much trouble to Lin Ran. After all, he had never experienced the perspective of a hard-working worker, so he didn’t pay attention to Lin Ran’s strange tone and just ordered: “The information of the person I gave you yesterday…”

"Boss, I read it and I basically memorized it!"

Lin Ran quickly replied.

"Why are you memorizing this?" Zhou Wang asked in surprise, "I'm just giving you the information and asking you to save it first."

“…You didn’t say that at the time!”

Lin Ran felt extremely aggrieved.

"Okay, it doesn't matter. You pass the information to Qi Jiayi and let her handle it. She should know what to do. After she finds this person..."

Zhou Wang gave instructions like this and like that.

In the afternoon, Zhou Wang went to the airport again and saw off Zhang Dashao, Tang Yiming and others who were no longer able to hang out.

……

Zhou Wang is different from ordinary people. For ordinary people, "tomorrow" is just an excuse and it is easy for them to fall into a vicious cycle of "tomorrow and tomorrow". But Zhou Wang really became busy again the next day.

On October 2024, 10, the temperature was 13℃, with light fog turning into light rain.

On the 51st floor of the Capital Building, without inviting any media and without any publicity, the "Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce Beidu Headquarters" was officially established.

The first batch of founding members consists of 14 people, all of whom are local companies or organizations from Beidu.

These include the Shenyun Digital Group run by Qiu Zeyu's mother, the Dihai Investment Holding Group of Yan Lingchuan's family, Jiantou Real Estate Company backed by CITIC, Zhongan Securities where Zhou Zihan's father is the chairman, the Beidu branch of Zhang's Group, and the well-known Jingbei Mall with multiple capital shadows behind it, etc...

Zhou Wang also sent an invitation implicitly through Xia Xiwei. Originally, Xia Xiwei's aunt was very interested, but Xia Qixian personally called Zhou Wang and implicitly expressed their Xia family's attitude of not participating, so Zhou Wang gave up.

On the same day, far away in Yunnan Province, under the chairmanship of Jiang Qingkui who rushed back, the "Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce Southwest Branch" was also established on the top floor of Mingcheng Linlan International.

Compared to the grand occasion when the Beidu General Association was established, which attracted many guests and congratulations even without any publicity, the establishment of the Southwest Branch was very deserted.

There were only five founding members in the first batch. In addition to Zhou Wang’s own Wang Zhou Culture, there were only four companies run by Tang Yiming, Zhou Yiquan, Lao Ruan and Cheng Qing.

Although they are founding members of the branch, the rights and interests they enjoy will not be much worse than those of the founding members of the association. At least one thing is clear: in the future, they have firmly occupied the source of Wangzhou Pharmaceutical's sales channels in the southwest region.

As for Guo Bing and Shao Xiaoqi, Zhou Wang planned to let them join when the Shanghai branch was established later. In the previous telephone conversation, Shao Xiaoqi's mother Luo Meiling and Guo Bing's father, Mr. Guo Wangshan, the wealthy man in Shanghai, expressed their understanding and support.

Zhou Wang adopted a relatively low-key approach to the establishment of the Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce Headquarters and the Southwest Branch. Even though there were a large number of guests present, they were only controlled within a specific circle. He also mobilized the power of the Beijing circle to curb media coverage.

Zhou Wang's idea was unanimously recognized by all founding members.

The first bird to stick its head out gets shot. Take the Jiangnan Club and Taishan Club, which were once prosperous but later disappeared, for example. Chamber of commerce organizations like them do not need too many titles, and often even need to control public opinion in order to last long.

When the interests of the Beijing circle are consistent, it is not difficult to control public opinion. At least for now, no specific information about the Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce can be found on the Internet.

There was a small episode in the middle. The secretary-general of the Yunnan Provincial Chamber of Commerce, who was in charge of specific matters, heard some news from somewhere (most likely it was revealed to him by Cheng Qing's father Cheng Jingtian), and called Zhou Wang, wanting to visit him.

During the conversation, Secretary-General Bai expressed his great regret for Zhou Wang's failure in the last election for the executive committee, and believed that the Chamber of Commerce needed new forces like Zhou Wang to stand out for its healthy development.

He was just about to tell Zhou Wang clearly that he would definitely succeed in the next election.

Zhou Wang did not comment on this, but just stated that he was not in Yunnan Province for the time being. Secretary-General Bai then gave up.

……

On October 2024, 10, it will be sunny and cloudy, with northerly winds turning into southerly winds at Level 15.

It is still the Capital Building, but this time it has moved to the 52nd floor, and “Wangzhou Pharmaceutical” is officially established.

The establishment procedures for the pharmaceutical company were all completed within just one working day, but it took CITIC Group two days to coordinate the company's site.

But after CITIC's real estate company also became a member of the Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce, Zhou Wang obtained the free use of the 51st and 52nd floors of the building and the priority discount purchase rights. So far, including the 50th floor where the Jingwang Club is located, the entire building from the 50th to the 52nd floor has become Zhou Wang's "territory".

The establishment of Wangzhou Pharmaceutical was not fancied. Only the company's original shareholders, namely the founding members of the Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce, showed up and held the company's first shareholders' meeting under the chairmanship of Zhou Wang. Although there were not many people present, they were all heavyweights.

Zhou Wang, standing on the stage, was unusually nervous in front of these big guys, and even stuttered a bit while speaking. However, he adjusted himself quickly, and his confidence allowed him to talk fluently soon, winning warm applause at the end of the meeting.

Although Wangzhou Pharmaceutical has been established, it will still take a long time for the "little blue bottle" to be truly launched.

After all, it involves tedious processes such as factory construction and finished product research and development. Of course, this "not short" is only for Zhou Wang. For these big guys who are used to the ups and downs of life, a month or so is no different from the blink of an eye.

The general manager of Wangzhou Pharmaceutical was recommended by Qiu Zeyu. He is an old factory director who once held the leading position in a large state-owned pharmaceutical company. He is mature and steady.

Of course, as a right that Zhou Wang should enjoy, Huang Duming, whom Zhou Wang intended to cultivate as his future spokesperson in Beidu, also served as the company's supervisor.

Zhou Wang does not hold any position in Wangzhou Pharmaceutical, but 51% of Wangzhou Pharmaceutical's shares are under Wangzhou Culture, so there is no big problem.

In addition, as the acting secretary-general of the Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce, Lin Ran's work suddenly became busy, and sometimes he even found it difficult to take care of Zhou Wang's personal needs.

This also made Zhou Wang lament once again that there were not enough people around him, and the team might have to be further expanded.

……

On October 2024, 10, the weather was a little gloomy, with occasional drizzles falling from the sky and landing on the yellowed leaf roots on the roadside.

The leaves were quickly crushed, and a minibus with a white license plate drove past on the road and slowly stopped in front of the gate of Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts, attracting curious glances from passers-by.

Soon, the car door opened, and under the astonished gaze of some passing teachers and students, a woman with long hair tied up and a fair and cold face got out of the car dragging a suitcase.

"Oh my god, it's Senior Jiang!"

"It's true... I heard from another senior that Senior Jiang is also studying at our Academy of Fine Arts. I thought he was bragging, but I didn't expect it to be true..."

Most people were simply amazed by the woman's beauty and temperament, but there were also some who recognized her at the first sight and couldn't help but whisper excitedly.

"Yang Mo from Central Conservatory of Music", "Piano Goddess", "Moonlight Solo"...

Those words that dominated the trending search list that night are still vivid in the memories of some people after half a month.

Later, for nearly a week, even though other hot search terms faded, the three words "Senior Sister Jiang" still stuck on the list, and even jumped up from time to time.

It is no longer possible to trace how the name "Senior Sister" originally came about, and no one knows who posted the message in the barrage, but later everyone started calling Jiang Mo that.

Because these two words not only fit Jiang Mo's mature temperament very well, but also seem to vaguely fit most people's most beautiful fantasies about these two words. Calling her like this makes people feel inexplicably intimate. So in Yangyin and Qingmei, no matter whether they are older or younger than Jiang Mo, they all call her like this.

It is also in these two places that Jiang Mo's influence has been difficult to fade, and is further expanded every day through media such as bulletin boards and forums.

At this time, Jiang Mo, who got off the car dragging a suitcase, was turning around to say goodbye to a young girl who looked very heroic and was wearing a military uniform.

"Senior, are you really not considering working in our art troupe?"

The heroic girl hugged Jiang Mo again, and finally extended an invitation without giving up.

In the past short period of time, Jiang Mo participated in an internal tour of great significance on the recommendation of school senior management. Although there was no external publicity, it aroused enthusiastic responses wherever it went.

The heroic girl was extremely satisfied with her cooperation with Jiang Mo, and due to her special status, Jiang Mo had never encountered any trouble under her care, so after spending some time together, the two had become true besties.

"Best friend", this word is both familiar and distant to Jiang Mo.

She used to think she had best friends, but later when she saw the true faces of the people around her, including Sisi, she realized how lonely she was in this world.

Fortunately, she met Zhou Wang.

Fortunately, she has met the girl in front of her now. From now on, she should have a real friend, right?

Thinking this way, Jiang Mo couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed about the girl's invitation again, but her face still didn't show much expression. Hearing this, she said softly: "Thank you, Pei Ning, but... I won't consider it."

"Why? You can try it as an intern first. If you have any concerns, don't worry. With me here, no one can bully you..."

Qu Peining was completely puzzled. She could clearly feel that Jiang Mo loved art, and their collaboration in acting often resonated with each other.

Qu Peining once thought that her meeting with Jiang Mo was comparable to that of Boya and Ziqi in ancient times, and that the two were natural soulmates.

Moreover, given China's ecological environment, the art troupe is actually an excellent way out, even if it is just a transition. But with this identity, Jiang Mo's future path will be much smoother.

"I have a special reason...I'll tell you when I have the chance."

Jiang Mo didn't know how to mention Zhou Wang. She wasn't good at expressing herself either, so she could only say this.

Although she didn't know much about Jiang Mo's past, she knew her character very well, so she didn't force it anymore. She just nodded disappointedly, "Okay then... I'll talk to you later on WeChat. I'm leaving now."

"Ah."

After the minibus started again, Jiang Mo turned around with her suitcase. Then she remembered something, paused, and quickly took out her cell phone to send a message to Zhou Wang.

She had told Zhou Wang that she was coming back in the morning. Qu Peining had been talking to her just now, and she almost forgot to tell Zhou Wang that she had arrived immediately...

While Jiang Mo was still typing, the suitcase in her hand was suddenly taken away by a hand, and at the same time, a warm and strong hand firmly held her slightly cold jade hand.

Jiang Mo was frightened at first, but after smelling some familiar scents, Jiang Mo calmed down.

She didn't look back, but just leaned back slightly, and her head accurately found that familiar position.

Then she turned her head slightly and saw the familiar smiling face that always haunted her in her dreams.

"Senior, I miss you so much..."

Zhou Wang called out softly, then put his arms around Jiang Mo's slender waist and buried his head in her neck.

Jiang Mo closed her eyes slightly and leaned back a little, just like that, she put all her weight on Zhou Wang. The two of them supported each other and stopped talking, just enjoying the quiet and peace brought by each other...

In this noisy world.

Zhou Wang felt that all the troubles and confusion he had been experiencing in recent times were finally completely healed at this moment.

A passerby stopped to watch, and while he was jealous of the man, he couldn't help but sigh at the beauty of the scene and couldn't help but take out his cell phone to take a picture.

At the same time, the minibus that was about to turn the intersection not far away suddenly stopped.

Ignoring the surprised looks of the others in the car, Qu Peining signaled to the driver and quickly walked to the back of the minibus. She leaned over the back seat and stared at the scene through the rear window of the vehicle with a complicated look.

At this moment, Qu Peining finally understood...

It turned out that man was the "special reason" that Jiang Mo mentioned.

(End of this chapter)