Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 438 Let the bullets fly for a while
Hearing Zhou Wang's indifferent words, at this moment, not to mention Secretary Ge and others, even Jian Zhuoran and others on Zhou Wang's side who had retreated several meters away were stunned.

For a moment, they didn't know whether Zhou Wang had figured out the identities of the people in front of them.

Jian Zhuoran clearly remembered that when he mentioned He Shao and his group in the private room just now, he had already made it clear to Zhou Wang.

Several people were feeling somewhat annoyed at this moment. If they had known earlier, they would have just hidden in the private room.

Now they have been passively involved in this unexpected disaster. Although He Jiang has not even looked at them so far, no one dares to leave at this time for fear of attracting He Jiang's attention.

Hearing Zhou Wang's arrogant words, He Jiang was once again outraged and laughed.

"You'll give us a chance?"

He Jiang laughed so hard that he couldn't stop shaking. "You are really the most interesting person I have met this year... But maybe that's true. In the eyes of people like you, having a net worth of over 100 million at a young age is already a great thing."

Zhou Wang did not respond to He Jiang's ridicule. He just took out his cell phone and made a call as he said.

"Hello, Brother Guo, it's me..."

Because the distance was neither too close nor too far, and Zhou Wang's voice was not loud, almost no one could hear what he was saying except Xu Wenxi and others who were closer to him. They could only hear some vague words.

Only Xu Qing, who pricked up her ears, vaguely heard Zhou Wang's call.

"Brother Guo"?
Xu Qing's mind was working rapidly.

The main reason is that this surname is too sensitive.

"Two Guos and one Chen" are top bosses that almost everyone in Shanghai's wealthy circles knows, but the problem is...

This name is a bit strange.

Now that the Jiangnan Guo family headed by Guo Sanli has fallen into decline, assuming that Zhou Wang is really contacting the Jiangbei Guo family, then who can he address to?

First, let's rule out Guo Wangshan, the head of the Guo family. After all, even if Zhou Wang really knew Guo Wangshan, he couldn't possibly call him that. As for the other powerful figures in the Guo family, they were all in their thirties or forties, so it was impossible...

The Guo family does have an only son who is about the same age as Zhou Wang, but the title of "brother" always feels inappropriate.

Although she felt that Zhou Wang could not have contacted the Jiangbei Guo family, somehow, the uneasy feeling in Xu Qing's mind became even more severe at this moment.

So when Zhou Wang, who was talking on the phone, accidentally glanced over here, for some unknown reason, she really took a step back quietly.

"...Okay, brother, I have to trouble you again."

At this time, Zhou Wang finally hung up the phone.

He turned around again, waved to Xu Wenxi and Lin Ran to the side, and whispered something to them.

Both women looked serious and carefully wrote down every word Zhou Wang said. After a moment, they took out their cell phones, turned around and hurried away, going to different corners to make phone calls.

He Jiang watched coldly. Due to Gao Xing being present, he actually couldn't stop Zhou Wang from doing anything. It was not until Zhou Wang had arranged everything that he spoke with a sneer:
"Is your performance over? I have to say, you are still quite good at pretending to be a big shot. Unfortunately, I still don't feel anything."

"No hurries?"

Zhou Wang smiled lightly and said, "Let the bullets fly for a while."

"Okay, then let's see whose bullet hits the other first."

He Jiang sneered.

"It seems that you didn't cherish the opportunity I gave you... Hey, you are Mr. Xu from Ginkgo Capital, right? If I'm not mistaken, you seem to be backing off?"

Zhou Wang didn't look at him again, but when his eyes swept over Secretary Ge and others standing behind him, Zhou Wang suddenly discovered something and couldn't help but smile, his eyes full of appreciation.

"Boss Xu, you...really stepped back?"

Zhou Wang's voice also attracted the attention of others. Director Gao turned around and saw that Xu Qing's position seemed to have really shifted back a little. He couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise.

He Jiang and the others also noticed Xu Qing's abnormality at this time. They turned around in shock and looked at Xu Qing in disbelief.

He Jiang, in particular, had a distorted expression. After all, although Xu Qing was a smooth-talking woman, she rarely disobeyed when He Jiang really made a request. He never thought that in the face of Zhou Wang's ignorant and arrogant threats, someone would actually back down...

"me……"

Faced with the questioning looks from several people, especially He Jiang's cold gaze, Xu Qing was so panicked that she didn't know how to explain.

At this moment, she even felt a little regretful. Was she possessed by a ghost just now? Why did she really step back just because she accidentally made eye contact with Zhou Wang?

…However, many years later, when Xu Qing recalled this night, she would still thank herself for her sudden inspiration. Of course, when bragging to others, Xu Qing, who has become the executive president of Huaxia Region of Yunshang Trust, would always say:

"In fact, I already felt his extraordinaryness at that time. It's hard to describe that feeling. It was like a revelation from fate, or a gaze from a higher dimension. It made me feel like I was facing a god, and my soul was trembling unconsciously."

Fortunately, at this time, Zhou Wang chuckled and spoke again.

"Congratulations, Mr. Xu, you made the right choice."

Zhou Wang glanced at the others again and shook his head, saying, "As for you, I'm sorry... I'm afraid your careers have come to an end."

"It's like a toad yawning so loudly!"

Seeing that He Jiang was still staring at Xu Qing, Director Gao stepped forward at the right time and responded with a sneer, "Young man, let me give you a piece of advice. Apologize to Mr. He now and get his forgiveness in time. Maybe there will be a chance for things to turn around. When the disaster really strikes, it may be too late..."

"Gao Jianhong?"

Zhou Wang looked at him and spoke suddenly.

Director Gao was stunned for a moment when he was suddenly called by his name. He asked back, "Do you know me?"

"Your information can be found on the official website of China Merchants Bank. You are the director of the Finance Department. It sounds like a very high position..."

Zhou Wang raised his cell phone with the screen on. At this moment, Xu Wenxi, who was holding the cell phone, just came back and nodded at Zhou Wang, indicating that she had completed the contact.

When Gao Jianhong was puzzled, Zhou Wang turned around, smiled at him and pointed with his finger.

"three minutes."

"…What do you mean three minutes?"

"If your phone doesn't ring after three minutes, I lose."

"Why is your phone ringing? What are you talking about?"

Gao Jianhong showed an impatient expression and sneered, "You are playing tricks. Even if you want to play any tricks, at least say something useful, right?"

Zhou Wang stopped looking at him and just lit another cigarette. He turned to look at Xu Wenxi who had returned earlier and said with a smile:

"Brother Yu didn't ask any more questions, right?"

"No, he said he has asked Miss Zhou Zihan to help contact the founding members of other clubs, and we should be able to get feedback soon...it's not a big problem."

"It's not a big problem, I just have to owe you a few favors."

Zhou Wang smiled, then shook his head, "Not really. It should be said that they can take this opportunity to repay me for some favors."

"But I heard from Sister Qingkui that the 14 places you set up at that time were extremely precious. Isn't it a pity to waste such a favor?" Although Xu Wenxi was not in Beidu, she knew a lot about the situation over there because she called Jiang Qingkui every day. She couldn't help asking.

"It's just a small favor. I can't say I've repaid all the favors, but it's a bit wasteful. But it doesn't matter. There are still many opportunities for them to owe me favors... Although due to various factors, I can't enjoy this cake alone, but Xixi, you have to remember that I am the one who created the cake."

Zhou Wang took a leisurely puff of his cigarette and said lightly.

He had already thought about these things very clearly when he decided to establish the Wangyuan Chamber of Commerce. Ultimately, it was because he was a jerk who could not make common sense, so he had such confidence.

Xu Wenxi nodded as if she understood, but while the two were talking, Director Gao, who felt he was being ignored, frowned.

He was about to say something when the cell phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

"You are mighty and majestic, the horse lassoer, and the galloping horse is as fast as the wind..."

After the first round of confrontation between He Jiang and Zhou Wang, it was more like the calm before the storm. Although there were various whispers, the voices were not loud. In addition, Zhou Wang's "prophecy" just now made everyone unconsciously pay attention to whether Director Gao's phone would ring.

So at this moment, when Gao Jianhong's cell phone really rang, the whole audience fell silent, and everyone who was still in this space unconsciously turned their eyes to Gao Jianhong.

Gao Jianhong himself was also stunned for a moment, then he quickly took out the mobile phone from his trouser pocket. When he saw the contact on the caller ID, Gao Jianhong was shocked and confused.

Based on the other party's identity, he didn't think this had anything to do with what Zhou Wang said, but he didn't understand why the other party would call him at this time.

However, Gao Jianhong did not dare to be negligent and still wanted to walk away quickly with his mobile phone in hand, looking for a quieter place to answer the call.

"Just answer it here... on speakerphone!"

But at this moment, He Jiang, with a cold expression, spoke first.

Obviously, he also wanted to figure out whether Zhou Wang was deliberately being mysterious.

"But……"

"catch!"

Seeing that it was He Jiang's request, Gao Jianhong, who still wanted to explain, had to shut up. He answered the call directly as he requested and turned on the speakerphone.

"Hello, Mr. Zheng, hello..."

Gao Jianhong's body bent unconsciously, and his laughter had a slightly flattering tone.

When they heard Gao Jianhong's name and considered his demeanor at the time, many onlookers present, except for Yu Zetao, who had nothing to do with this circle and was a little confused, quickly realized the other party's identity.

Among the senior management of China Merchants Bank's Shanghai branch, there is only one person with the surname Zheng.

In theory, there is only one person who can make Gao Jianhong, the director of the Finance Department, whose status is far higher than that of ordinary branch managers, even show a fawning attitude.

When the two overlap, the other's identity becomes clear.

The current president of China Merchants Bank's Shanghai Branch, Zheng Ruilin, who has a strong background and connections, is said to be about to be transferred to the head office.

If Gao Jianhong is a "little god of wealth" with extensive connections in the financial circle of Shanghai, who can call the wind and rain, then Mr. Zheng, as the helmsman of China Merchants Bank in Shanghai, is the real "Zhao Gongming".

Even for He Jiang, it is actually difficult to come into contact with such people, not because of his insufficient family background, but because of his own level.

His father might be able to get along with him as an equal, but he was still a little unqualified...

"Gao Jianhong?"

From the other end of the line came a cold voice that seemed to be suppressing some anger.

"Uh, it's me, President Zheng, what are you doing..."

Gao Jianhong also had a premonition that something was wrong, but he still didn't understand.

"I'm here to personally inform you that you don't need to come to work from tomorrow. The official document regarding the termination will be sent to your email tomorrow morning. Do you understand?"

hum!
When everyone looked surprised, Gao Jianhong's mind also exploded.

At this moment he wondered if he was hallucinating. Was he fired?
how can that be!

Although China Merchants Bank is not a proper state-owned enterprise, but a mixed-ownership enterprise, anyone with a little common sense knows that if you can get a management position in a bank, you can't be suddenly fired unless you violate the law...

What he holds is not a stable job, but it is better than one.

The most bizarre thing is that there was no proper procedure, and it was the president of the Shanghai branch who came to inform him in person during non-resting hours. Is this reasonable?

In any case, Gao Jianhong, who had come to his senses, fell into panic in an instant.

"No, Mr. Zheng, what are you talking about? Did I do something wrong, or... or did I offend you unintentionally? I don't understand..."

Gao Jianhong was speaking incoherently, not caring that there were so many people listening at the moment, and quickly held the phone tightly and asked.

"You do not understand?"

Zheng Ruilin suddenly laughed, "It's really interesting, what a coincidence, I don't understand it either."

"Mr. Zheng..."

When Gao Jianhong wanted to say something, Zheng Ruilin on the other end of the phone suddenly exploded and roared in a low voice.

"Do you know how many members of the private banking premium club contacted their customer service in just ten minutes?!"

"They all said in unison that they all wanted to deactivate their personal and company accounts... In short, they wanted to sever all cooperation with China Merchants Bank!"

"Do you want me to tell you who they are?"

"Mr. Sun Mandong of Shenyun Digital Group, Mr. Yan of Dihai Investment Holding Group, Mr. Zhou of Zhongan Securities, as well as Zhang Group, and even the senior executives of Jingbei Mall and Douyin Group..."

"This matter has alarmed the head office. Vice President Liu of the head office called me personally. I tell you, even if the king of heaven came, he couldn't save you today!"

Every time Zheng Ruilin called out a name, Gao Jianhong was shocked and confused.

Those are all large groups headquartered in Beidu, and some of them are even known as giants in a single industry. Although some groups do not cooperate only with China Merchants Bank, there is no doubt that they are the group of major customers with the highest ratings within China Merchants Bank.

These people want to terminate their contracts with China Merchants Bank at the same time. This is undoubtedly an unprecedented public relations crisis for China Merchants Bank...

When Zheng Ruilin paused, Gao Jianhong finally couldn't help but said, "Mr. Zheng, I understand the seriousness of the matter, but, but what does this have to do with me?"

"What does it have to do with you?"

Zheng Ruilin smiled first, then said coldly:

“When the customer service asked them why they terminated the cooperation, they only said one sentence…”

"what?"

"Go ask Gao Jianhong!"

(End of this chapter)