Chapter 339 The End of the Brilliant Business Empire
Early the next morning, Zhou Nan drove out of Ningshan County by himself and drove straight to the provincial capital of Ningzhou.
Before eleven o'clock in the morning, he arrived at the Provincial Party Committee compound. Downstairs of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Zhou Nan called Song Qiang, the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Secretary Zhou Xiaolin, through the security guard, and then stood there.
Waiting where you are.
Not long after, Song Qiang came down from the Standing Committee Building. As soon as he came out of the hall, he greeted Zhou Nan with a smile, "County Magistrate Zhou, here you are... Haha, the leader happened to receive an old leader from the province. If you have time, you and I
Go up."
"Okay." Zhou Nan smiled, took the initiative to shake hands with Song Qiang, and then walked side by side into the Small Standing Committee Building with Song Qiang.
When he went upstairs, Song Qiang thought that Zhou Nan would inquire about something from him, but unexpectedly, Zhou Nan looked calm and did not ask anything.
Song Qiang was secretly surprised. This kid was so calm. He didn't want to ask Secretary Zhou what he wanted to do with him? No wonder people say that Zhou Nan from Ningshan County is not a simple person. Just look at this calmness and he is not an ordinary young man.
People can do it.
In this way, they walked to the door of Zhou Xiaolin's office in silence. Zhou Xiaolin's office was open. Song Qiang knocked on the door and said with a smile, "Secretary Zhou, County Magistrate Zhou of Ningshan County has arrived..."
"Oh? Comrade Xiao Zhou, please come in." Zhou Xiaolin's deep and dignified voice came from the office.
Song Qiang turned around and smiled at Zhou Nan, waving his hand to signal him to hurry in.
Zhou Nan nodded to Song Qiang, then composed himself and strode in.
"Secretary Zhou..." Zhou Nan smiled respectfully.
"Haha, Comrade Xiao Zhou is here, come on, please sit down." Zhou Xiaolin sat there with a gentle smile and waved his hand, "Sit wherever you want, don't be restrained, I'm here to see you today, it's not about official business, I'm just talking about personal feelings...
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Zhou Xiaolin's words made Zhou Nan startled. He wondered if the secretary of the provincial party committee had taken the wrong medicine and summoned him all the way to the provincial party committee just to talk about some personal feelings?
"Okay, Secretary Zhou, please give me your instructions."
Zhou Xiaolin looked at Zhou Nan sitting on the sofa with a smile. Although his expression remained unchanged, he felt a little embarrassed and embarrassed in his heart.
The reason why he came to Zhou Nan today was indeed for "private matters". He was entrusted by someone to convey some kind of information to Zhou Nan... But this kind of matter was related to the personal affairs of subordinate officials. How could he, the secretary of the provincial party committee, do it?
Can you open this mouth?
But thinking of the client's identity and his unshakable and unoffending supreme background, he sighed inwardly. Although he had somewhat lost his identity, he really had to say this.
.........Zhou Xiaolin finally relayed some kind of "request" from someone in the Zhao family in the capital very tactfully.
Zhou Nan never dreamed that Zhao Shuyu would have feelings for him, and that the Zhao family in the capital would not hesitate to put pressure on him through the secretary of the provincial party committee. Of course, although this was pressure, it was also a heavy temptation.
The Zhao family has a prominent political position in the country. If he really becomes the grandson-in-law of the Zhao family, it is easy to imagine that his future career will be smooth sailing. With his personal conditions, qualities and abilities, and the connections and background of the Zhao family, he will
In the shortest time, it is easy to reach the threshold of the provincial and ministerial levels, and it is foreseeable to even go further to the core level of the central government.
Looking at Zhou Nan's gloomy face, Zhou Xiaolin smiled to himself awkwardly, his eyes a little complicated.
From his personal point of view, he feels that Zhou Nan is a very capable and promising young official with a very solid foundation and has made dazzling political achievements at the grassroots level. If he can get the background of the Zhao family, it is inevitable that he will rise to the top in the future.
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But Zhou Xiaolin knew that Zhou Nan, a young man, was by no means the kind of young man who would follow the crowd. According to his prediction, Zhou Nan would definitely reject the Zhao family's "good intentions".
But it is easy to refuse, but it is not easy to refuse.
Zhou Xiaolin could not imagine what Zhou Nan would be like after offending the Zhao family in the capital. At the very least, from now on, his career would be bleak, and he would even be firmly suppressed at the grassroots level and unable to stand up.
Zhou Xiaolin did not want to see a promising young cadre being "sacrificed" because of such a thing, and wanted to try his best to discuss the pros and cons with Zhou Nan, as a private person and an elder, not as the provincial party committee secretary.
The person who came to find Zhou Xiaolin was Zhao Kai's wife Zhang Qin, who is also Zhao Shuyu's mother. Zhou Xiaolin was a cadre promoted by Mr. Zhao and had a close relationship with the Zhao family. In other words, Mr. Zhao had the kindness to know Zhou Xiaolin. If it weren't for the Zhao family,
, there would be no Zhou Xiaolin today.
Therefore, Zhang Qin approached Zhou Xiaolin and asked Zhou Xiaolin to help "make this good marriage happen". Although Zhou Xiaolin was very embarrassed, he still did not deny Zhang Qin face to face.
He has had more contact with the Zhao family, so he naturally understands the energy of the Zhao family. Even though he is the secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Binhai Province, compared with the Zhao family, he is really nothing.
Ahem!
Seeing Zhou Nan's speechless silence, the atmosphere in the office was a bit dull. Zhou Xiaolin coughed twice and sighed slightly, "Comrade Xiao Zhou, I am talking to you today not as the secretary of the provincial party committee, but as the secretary of the provincial party committee."
As a veteran and an elder... I know that this kind of thing is very sudden for you and difficult for you to accept..."
"To be honest, I am familiar with and understand this child Zhao Shuyu. It can be said that she is both talented and beautiful, and very outstanding. Even without such a family background, she is still an outstanding young person."
"I can't say too much about this kind of thing. I can only say, Comrade Xiao Zhou, think carefully, weigh the pros and cons, don't be impulsive, and don't make decisions blindly..."
Zhou Xiaolin spoke slowly. Zhou Nan looked up at Zhou Xiaolin and suddenly smiled very calmly, "Secretary Zhou, I know you are doing it for my own good. Thank you for your concern, leader."
"However, there is nothing to think about. I already have a wife. Although the wedding has not yet been held, Lan Ruo and I have already registered in Hong Kong and are now legally married. We have a very good relationship. It is impossible for me to marry Lan Ruo.
There is absolutely no possibility of breaking up."
"Please let the leader tell the person in Beijing for me to thank her for her kindness, but personal feelings are not a child's play, let alone a transaction. Please forgive me for not accepting this kind of kindness." Zhou Nan stood up slowly, looking calm and smiling.
Zhou Xiaolin looked at Zhou Nan, his expression changed, and then he sighed, "Comrade Xiao Zhou... I respect your decision, and I will convey it to you. However, Comrade Xiao Zhou, personally, I feel very sorry."
The corner of Zhou Nan's mouth twitched slightly, then he bowed calmly and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, leader. I know what I am doing... If the leader has no other instructions, I will leave and go back."
......... Zhou Nan left the provincial party committee and drove back to Haidu, where he and Lan Ruo began to prepare for the final stages of the wedding.
However, his mood was not calm along the way. There is no doubt that no matter how absurd or inexplicable it was, it still happened. Since the Zhao family extended an olive branch in this way and was rejected by him; then
, what he will face next will be the dissatisfaction of the Zhao family.
Revenge and suppression may not be enough, but as a result, his career has almost reached a dead end. Even worse results cannot be ruled out. No matter how much Zhou Xiaolin, secretary of the provincial party committee, praises him, with the big tree of the Zhao family standing,
Zhou Xiaolin will not be able to promote Zhou Nan in the future; and once the Zhao family gives a hint, it won't take much effort to move a small county magistrate like him.
Now that he has made the decision to refuse, he must face the consequences of rejection. Although this feels somewhat like an unreasonable disaster to him, he does not regret it. Not to mention that he and Lan Ruo have a deep relationship and there is no possibility of breaking up in this life.
Even if his feelings were normal, he would not accept the Zhao family putting pressure on him in this way. A man should do something and not do something. Some things can weigh the pros and cons, but some things cannot be hesitated.
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This is the bottom line and principle. Regardless of his past life or this life, Zhou Nan has always been a very principled person.
Of course, Zhou Nan didn't know that this was actually Zhao Shuyu's mother Zhang Qin's own initiative.
After Zhou Nan left, Zhou Xiaolin hesitated and dialed Zhang Qin's number in Beijing.
When Zhang Qin heard the news on the phone, he curled his lips in disapproval and said, "Old Zhou, you are still a young man and not very sensible. Well, Old Zhou, please help me beat this kid...I believe,
He will change his mind."
After listening to Zhang Qin's words, Zhou Xiaolin frowned and said, "Old Zhang, we are not outsiders. If I have something to say, I will say it directly...Does Shuyu know about this?"
"Lao Zhou, you have watched Shuyu grow up, but you still don't understand her temperament and character? Although she looks carefree, she is actually quite reserved at heart. As a mother, I don't want to miss her again.
, I can see that she is very serious this time... she has real feelings..."
"Okay, okay, I know you, Lao Zhou, have principles and love talents. Forget it, I won't bother you anymore. I'll ask someone else to beat him..."
After talking to Zhang Qin on the phone, Zhou Xiaolin hung up the phone angrily. To be honest, he was very dissatisfied with Zhang Qin's actions, and even said he was very dissatisfied. However, Zhang Qin represented the Zhao family, so he couldn't say anything and had nothing to do.
…………National Day.Haidu City.
Zhou Nan and Lan Ruo's wedding was grand and grand. With the strength and influence of Feiteng Group and Hong Kong Lan Enterprises, many celebrities from domestic and Hong Kong economic circles came to Haidu to attend the wedding, and even many popular stars in the entertainment industry came to attend the wedding.
Come and support me, because Lan's Enterprise owns three well-known large entertainment production companies in the industry, and is the backstage boss of many celebrities.
Zhou Nan and Lan Ruo occupied three floors of the Haidu Hotel, the largest five-star hotel in Haidu, for a banquet with guests. Because he had let go of some taboos in his heart, Zhou Nan also completely relaxed his mind this time and made a big fuss of his wedding.
Did it once.
As expected by Zhou Nan, a group of people from Ningshan County who were scheduled to attend the ceremony did not show up.
Before the wedding, the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department called Zhou Nan, saying that the Municipal Party Committee wanted to adjust his work and asked him to rush back to Ningnan. Municipal Party Committee Secretary Feng Botao wanted to talk to him in person, but Zhou Nan did not go back.
Later, Sun Xiang, secretary of the county party committee, personally called him again, but Zhou Nan did not answer the phone either.
After the wedding, Zhou Nan did not rush back to Ningnan to end his vacation. Instead, he continued to stay in Haidu to spend his honeymoon with Lan Ruo. Despite all this, although Zhou Nan didn't say anything and Lan Ruo didn't ask anything, he understood the other person's feelings in his heart.
Zhou Nan's mentality has undergone some invisible changes, and this change is what Lan Ruo hopes to see.
The evening of October 8th.
Lanruo returned from Feiteng headquarters to their love nest in the center of Haidu. This was a three-bedroom apartment they had temporarily purchased for their wedding. Although the two of them had not planned to live here permanently, Lin Xueer, who was in charge of the decoration, still decided to use it.
The apartment was very luxuriously decorated, and nearly 100,000 was spent on decoration alone.
In those days, spending RMB 100,000 on decoration was quite a luxury.
However, considering the Zhou family's financial resources and their status, this is nothing.
"Husband..." Lan Ruo walked in and changed her clothes while smiling and saying hello to Zhou Nan who was lying on the sofa in the living room watching TV.
"Xiao Ruo, you're back just in time. I have something to discuss with you."
Zhou Nan sat up straight on the sofa and snuffed out the cigarette butt in his hand.
Lan Ruo walked into the living room and saw that the living room was filled with smoke. She couldn't help but frowned and said, "Honey, you should smoke less in the future. It's not good for your health."
With that said, Lan Ruo went to open the window to ventilate the air.
"Xiao Ruo, haven't you always wanted to move Feiteng's headquarters to Hong Kong? I think you can officially consider it recently. Feiteng's market is getting bigger and bigger, and Haidu is too small and has great limitations, which is not conducive to
The future development of the company..." Zhou Nan said lightly.
Lan Ruo raised her eyebrows. She was startled for a moment, then turned around in ecstasy and said excitedly, "Hubby, have you finally made up your mind?"
Zhou Nan smiled faintly and said with some emotion, "Xiao Ruo, life is short. If you want to do something, just go for it. Don't be too hard on yourself. 10% of those who are unsatisfied in life, like me, are already considered gods."
I have favored you. I have created the Feiteng family business, and I have married you... I should be content."
"You can't force anything. I originally wanted to use a platform to do something down-to-earth, but now it seems that I am more adaptable to the mall."
*********************************************Ningshan County at the end of October has
There was a bit of a desolate chill.
In the morning, Ningshan County will hold a county-wide cadre meeting. Zhou Jilie, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Minister of Organization, personally brought people to the county to announce the latest cadre appointments of Ningshan County by the Municipal Party Committee.
At the entrance of the County Party Committee Auditorium, County Party Committee Secretary Sun Xiang and a group of county leaders personally greeted Minister Zhou and his party at the door. A minibus drove into the County Party Committee compound, and Zhou Jilie got out of the car first, smiling and shaking hands with Sun Xiang and others one by one.
Chit chat.
When Zhou Jilie shook hands with Zhou Nan, his eyes were slightly complicated. But he concealed it very well and did not let others see it.
This cadre adjustment is naturally about Zhou Nan.
Zhang Qin's original intention was to "beat and beat" him to make Zhou Nan aware of current affairs. Unexpectedly, Zhou Nan did not give her any face. When the news of Zhou Nan's grand wedding in Haidu came, Zhao Shuyu was painful and disappointed and did not mention it. Zhang Qin felt
Very unhappy.
The emotional changes of the Zhao family in Beijing naturally affected the official situation below. Zhang Qin made several phone calls and put pressure on Feng Botao, secretary of the Ningnan Municipal Party Committee.
The main leaders of the municipal party committee suddenly proposed to adjust Zhou Nan and let him serve as party secretary of the Municipal Social Science Federation. This surprised many leaders in the city. Although they were both at the county level, the differences were huge.
This is an obvious demotion, usually for cadres who have made minor mistakes. Zhou Nan has made outstanding achievements and is gaining momentum, so why does it suddenly happen?
Previously, the municipal party committee originally wanted to talk to Zhou Nan for organizational talks, but Zhou Nan "disobeyed" and did not return to the county until recently.
......... On the rostrum, Zhou Jilie was sitting on it. On his left was Sun Xiang, secretary of the county party committee, and on his right was Zhou Nan.
Both Sun Xiang and Zhou Jilie looked helpless and embarrassed, but Zhou Nan looked calm.
"Comrades, below, I would like to welcome Comrade Zhou Jilie, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Director of Organization, to announce the cadre adjustment and appointment on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee." Sun Xiang's voice was a little low. For him, Zhou Nan's resignation was tantamount to losing his right-hand man. Ningshan County is in the midst of a crisis.
In the context of rapid economic development, all this stems from Zhou Nan's vigorous operation. Once Zhou Nan is lost, will this new train in Ningshan County be paralyzed midway?
Warm applause broke out.
Zhou Jilie sighed softly in his heart. In his heart, he felt a little sorry for Zhou Nan. A good young and promising cadre was suppressed like this.
"I declare below: After study and decision by the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, due to work needs, Comrade Zhou Nan will be removed from the position of member, standing committee member, and deputy secretary of the Ningshan County Party Committee, and he will be nominated to be removed from the position of Ningshan County People's Government County Mayor; the county government work will be carried out by
Comrade Sun Xiang, secretary of the county party committee, is also in charge of..."
"Comrade Zhou Nan has another appointment."
Although the rumor that the city was exempting Zhou Nan from being transferred had already spread, the actual announcement from the head of the organization still made most of the cadres in the county take a breath. There was a speechless silence in the whole place.
A sound.
Zhou Nan worked hard and made great contributions to the development of Ningshan County, a poor county. It can be said that without Zhou Nan, Ningshan County would not be what it is today. A great contributor to development suffered such unfair treatment, and many cadres felt uncomfortable. Especially
Qiu Gang and others were promoted by Zhou Nan, and they felt like a big stone was weighing on their hearts.
In full view of everyone, Zhou Nan stood up with a slight smile and bowed to the audience, then grabbed the microphone and said loudly, "Dear Minister Zhou, Secretary Sun, comrades. Today is my last day in Ningshan County, and I feel deeply in my heart.
I have a few words to say from my heart."
“After coming to work in Ningshan County, I, together with many comrades present here, worked hard and worked hard for the development of Ningshan County... In the past few years of working in Ningshan County, I have paid a lot and gained a lot. It can be said that,
The experiences I have gained over the past few years will become a valuable asset in my personal life.”
"It is a great honor to work with all of you. I would like to thank you all for your support and help in my work over the past few years. Although I will leave Ningshan in the future, I will always pay attention to the development of Ningshan County..."
"What I need to explain to you here is that due to family reasons and personal physical reasons...after the meeting, I will submit a telephone resignation and written resignation to the municipal party committee immediately..."
As soon as Zhou Nan said these words, not only Zhou Jilie and Sun Xiang were suddenly shocked, but everyone in the audience was also petrified.
No one expected that Zhou Nan's response would be to publicly resign at a cadre adjustment meeting.
"Thank you again for your support for my work... I bid farewell to my comrades in the county today. I wish you all smooth work and a happy life. Goodbye!"
After saying that, Zhou Nan bowed deeply to the audience again, then without looking at Zhou Jilie and others, he strode off the podium and walked slowly out of the auditorium along the aisle in the middle, looking calm and smiling.
Thunderous applause suddenly sounded, and all the cadres present stood up, stared at Zhou Nan's tall figure walking away, and clapped wildly.
**************************************** At the same time that Zhou Nan resigned, the headquarters of Feiteng Group changed from
Haidu moved away and transferred to Hong Kong. This incident caused strong repercussions in the country.
Half a year later, Feiteng Group and Hong Kong Lanshi Enterprise Group merged into a large multinational enterprise group through asset reorganization and were renamed Huihuang (Multinational) Enterprise Group. Zhou Nan became the chairman of the group and Lan Ruo became the group's executive president.
Huihuang Group integrates tens of billions of high-quality assets of Feiteng and Lanshi Enterprises, and its business scope spans more than a dozen industrial fields. It owns 21 listed companies listed on the securities markets of five places, including the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China and island countries.
The country has become a giant economic aircraft carrier, and its position in the Chinese economic circle cannot be shaken.
One year later, Huihuang Group successfully acquired the famous IT company Colon Company in the United States and announced its entry into the global IT market; in June of the same year, it successively acquired majority stakes in a number of Fortune 500 companies in Europe, becoming the world's largest department store retailer.
The major shareholder of the Sa Group. In August, it acquired 80% of the equity of South American Petroleum Company. At the end of the year, it established a branch of Huihuang Group in Africa and signed investment project contracts totaling up to 100 million US dollars.
At this point, Huihuang Group has initially completed its industrial layout around the world, and an unattainable business empire was born.
Another year, on May 8, Zhou Nan, a big business figure who stirred up the world economy and the chairman of Huihuang Group, appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in the United States and became a widely watched economic leader in the world that year.
Subsequently, Zhou Nan was elected as a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the World Chinese Business Council.
………… Just after the Spring Festival of 2011. Los Angeles Airport, USA.
Zhou Nan's motorcade drove slowly from the city to the airport. A dozen off-road vehicles surrounded a black ultra-luxury Mercedes-Benz sedan. Zhou Nan got out of the car, threw away his entourage and bodyguards, and walked to the airport waiting hall alone.
As soon as they entered the hall, a little girl of three or four years old with bright eyes and white teeth ran over with her hands clasped, "Daddy, give me a hug..."
Zhou Nan leaned over and picked up the child, gently tapped her fair and smooth forehead, and said softly, "Wenwen, be good, daddy will return to the United States to be with you soon..."
Not far away, a tall and delicate woman walked slowly, with a soft and happy smile on her face, "I brought gifts to sister Xiaoruo and Xiaojie, please say hello to them for me."
"Ning Ning, you are alone in the United States with a child, so you should take care of yourself. If you feel bored, take the child to Hong Kong. When I go back this time, I will first go to the capital to hold the National People's Congress and the National People's Congress, and then return to Hong Kong."
"Well, don't worry about going back. I will take care of myself." Zhang Ningning said softly.
…………Jinghua.
Zhang Ying, the vice president of Huihuang Group who arrived in Beijing earlier, picked up Zhou Nan with several subordinates, left the airport and went straight to the Jinghua Hotel. Zhang Ying is well-known because he is in charge of the domestic market business of Huihuang Group and is also a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
The female entrepreneur also came to Beijing to attend the CPPCC meeting.
After entering the hotel and hiding in the room, Zhang Ying threw herself into Zhou Nan's arms. The two hugged tightly and did not want to be separated for a long time. Zhou Nan controlled a business empire and often traveled around the world. The two had not been together for half a year.
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Lan Ruo gave birth to Zhou Nan's first son Xiaojie in 2002, and Zhang Ying gave birth to another son for Zhou Nan in 2004, who is now nearly six years old.
The two were intimate for a long time, and then they hugged each other on the bed and talked some private words. Halfway through, Zhang Ying's cell phone rang. She lazily put on her pajamas and got up to answer a call. She turned around and smiled at Zheng Ying, who was lying on the bed as if she was asleep.
Zhou Nan, who was not sleeping, said, "Hey, don't sleep, your beautiful lady Xie is here and wants to see you. It's right in front of the hotel. Do you still want to sleep?"
"Xie Bing? Why is she here? Isn't she in Switzerland?" Zhou Nan was startled, turned over and sat up.
"Okay, hurry up and get dressed. You can go and accompany her. I happened to have a nap in the hotel. She returned to China the day before yesterday and was originally going to Binhai to see her parents. I heard that you were coming back and she has been staying in the capital to wait for you.
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…………The Great Hall of the People and the opening of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
As a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the most famous and powerful entrepreneur in the Chinese economic circle, and one of the top ten richest people in the world, Zhou Nan naturally encountered reporters from all walks of life.
At the end of the first day of the meeting, Zhou Nan was "liberated" from being surrounded by a group of reporters. Zhou Nan quickly walked down the steps of the Great Hall of the People and was about to get in the car to leave. Suddenly he saw a beautiful and elegant woman in costume standing in front of her.
Staring at him with a passionate and complex gaze, it was Zhao Shuyu who was the "culprit" who caused Zhou Nan to resign and leave officialdom and return to the business world to rebuild a glorious business empire.
"Zhou Nan, long time no see." Zhao Shuyu walked over slowly.
Zhou Nan smiled and extended his hand to Zhao Shuyu, "Hello, Mr. Zhao, long time no see."
"To be exact, we haven't seen each other for many years." Zhao Shuyu sighed quietly, looking at Zhou Nanyun's handsome face, and said softly, "I have always wanted to tell you clearly what happened back then, but you have been hiding.
Me, why?”
"The past is past, forever. We can't go back to the past, and dwelling on the past is meaningless. Don't you think so?"
"For you, it is the past tense. But for me, this is a threshold that I can never cross... Do you understand?" Zhao Shuyu turned around with blurred eyes and stood facing the blood-red sunset in the wind.