One hundred and sixty-two chapters, send the ladder
Chapter 162, Sending the Ladder to Heaven
Zhao Hengming came on the third day that Qi Ruoxue stayed at Baiyun Villa, which was also the second day after Wu Linlin invited You Fang to watch a movie. He had just returned to Guangzhou from Taiwan when he heard Wu Linlin report privately that Qi Ruoxue was on vacation with a man.
A man named Melander lives in Baiyun Villa. The two are clearly lovers - although Wu Linlin didn't say it directly, the meaning was very clear.
Zhao Hengming was very surprised. What kind of man Qi Ruoxue finds is her own private matter, but in the past two years, her friends in the circle have long regarded her as Zhao Hengming's woman. Zhao Hengming has not said this publicly, but he has never denied it.
In his opinion, Qi Ruoxue will be his woman sooner or later. Although he has not formally pursued her, he has given many hints.
In fact, women don't matter to Zhao Hengming. He is always surrounded by beauties of all kinds, but a dedicated and outstanding company manager is too rare. But, this company manager is also a
She is a cold and sexy beauty. Regardless of vanity, possessiveness, trust, etc., Zhao Hengming still hopes to conquer this woman with his own attractiveness.
Now he has an inexplicable feeling of frustration. Qi Ruoxue has become someone else's lover. Melander? He has a vague impression of this name. He heard that he is a charlatan. Last year, his maternal uncle, Niu Ranmiao, was collecting rewards for Yuan blue and white flowers in Guangzhou.
Zhao Hengming was quite happy when Hengming Group came forward to organize and make Hengming Building a mess, because it showed that Niu Ranmiao had his grandson in his eyes. Otherwise, why not let others do it?
Later, a man named Melander appeared, smashed a fake Yuanqinghua, and even managed to coax the old man. It seemed that he was quite skillful.
At the beginning of this year, something happened in the Hongbin Industrial Park. Guantou invited several experts to come and see Feng Shui and do things. One of them was Melander. In Zhao Hengming's opinion, this was also a farce. But afterwards, Melander's reputation was...
The word has spread in the Feng Shui world, and even "industry insiders" in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have heard about it. This is also thanks to the expert An Qini invited by Qi Ruoxue.
However, after listening to what Guantouqiu and others said, they still admired this "Master Melander" very much and believed that this person was really capable and it seemed that he was not just a simple charlatan.
But this person can't deceive Qi Ruoxue? Zhao Hengming couldn't sit still after hearing the news. He wanted to rush to Baiyun Villa immediately, but that would be too disrespectful to his identity. Later, he persuaded himself to find a Gao Shang
He couldn't watch Qi Ruoxue being deceived, he had the obligation to expose the liar.
Zhao Hengming usually likes to drive alone when he goes out for fun, but this time he took the driver and bodyguard with him and rushed to Baiyun Mountain in a serious manner.
When he went up the mountain, Zhang Xi knew the news immediately and called his son Zhang Liubing to rush to the villa. Instead of taking their own cars, they took the subway and rushed to the suburbs where there was no traffic jam as quickly as possible, and then took a taxi.
Heading to Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area - This is done in a hurry.
Since Zhang Xi knows Qi Ruoxue, of course he will not be unaware of the situation of the Hengming Group and the unclear relationship between her and Zhao Hengming. Zhao Hengming went to the villa, probably looking for trouble. Zhang Xi is not worried about this Huahua
The young master can do nothing to Senior Rand, but he is afraid that there will be a conflict in the scene, and Zhao Hengming will be left unsatisfied, which will not be good for Mr. Rand and Qi Ruoxue.
Zhao Hengming came to Baiyun Villa and parked the car in the parking lot on the right side of the platform in front of the door. The bodyguard got out of the car and opened the door. The driver also got out of the car. They all stood politely on both sides of the car, neither walking anywhere else nor getting in.
Sitting in the car, Zhao Hengming adjusted his collar slightly after getting out of the car and walked gracefully. Although he was unhappy in his heart, he had an "approachable" smile on his face, which made him look very cultivated and polite.
There is no need to look for Qi Ruoxue. She and You Fang are sitting on both sides of the leisure table on the grass. There is fragrant green tea on the table, and a chessboard is placed in the middle. The two of them are playing chess. On the chessboard are the highest-end black and white clouds, and
What they played turned out to be the simplest game of backgammon! While playing chess, they communicated with each other with facial expressions.
Qi Ruoxue had already seen him and stood up to say hello: "Heng Ming, why are you here?... Rand, let me introduce to you. This is Mr. Zhao Hengming, the chairman of our company, Hengming's grandfather.
It's Mr. Niu, the one you've met...Heng Ming, this is my friend Melander."
Qi Ruoxue also smiled and acted very cultivated and polite.
Hearing this, You Fang hurried over to greet him, took Zhao Hengming's hand, and shook his hands warmly: "Oh, Mr. Zhao Hengming, I have admired you for a long time! I have heard your name mentioned by Ruo Xue a long time ago. Where did you come from?
Although he is from a famous family, he is not arrogant or indulgent. He is young and promising and has made his own career. It is really admirable. I have long wanted to visit you, but I was afraid that you, your noble man, would be busy. When I saw you today, you are really extraordinary."
He stretched out his hand to avoid hitting the smiling person. You Fang was so warm and polite, and all he said was words of approval. Zhao Hengming couldn't keep a straight face, so he had to sit down together to drink tea and talk. A service staff came to add cups and hot water, and Qi Ruoxue
But she asked the waiter to stand aside, and she made and poured the tea herself.
After Zhao Hengming sat down, he first explained the purpose of his visit: "Ruoxue, you were too tired from work some time ago, and I was also busy going to the Duan family in Taiwan to express my condolences, so I didn't have time to ask you where you were going on vacation. I just heard from Wu yesterday
The assistant said you lived here, so he rushed here immediately, but he didn't expect you to be with Mr. Mei."
Qi Ruoxue poured him a cup of tea and explained: "Rand is very busy and rarely has time to see me, so I want to take a vacation to spend time with him. This is a private matter, so I haven't said hello to you." She should be very gentle.
Wan confirmed her relationship with Melander in person.
Zhao Hengming asked You Fang again: "Mr. Mei, Ruo Xue is the pillar of our Hengming Group. She has been my right-hand man for the past two years, but I didn't know that you were also friends. How did you and Ruo Xue meet?"
You Fang Shunzui's train running skills are not worse than his swordsmanship. Holding the cup, he answered: "We met by chance while traveling in Europe. Ruo Xue was studying in the UK at that time. I heard that Mr. Zhao was Ruo Xue's senior.
, he had already returned to China to start his own business.”
Zhao Hengming secretly thought that this man is really a veteran, and he is still pretending in front of a sensible person like him! He asked calmly but slightly reservedly: "Oh, I heard that Mr. Mei also returned from overseas. Could you please read it?
Which university?”
You Fang: "The Private American University in Mexico is just a very ordinary school. It cannot be compared with the famous school where Mr. Zhao came from. It is just a diploma, which makes you laugh." He is very "humble", anyway.
There is no need to compare with Zhao Hengming.
Such chatter made Zhao Hengming find it difficult to find fault, so he had to drink tea first, chat for a few words, and found an opportunity to ask again: "I have also heard of Mr. Mei's name. It has been spread in the Feng Shui community recently.
Many people say that you are a Feng Shui genius who came back from overseas. I wonder why you have achieved this level of knowledge? I’m afraid you didn’t learn it in a university in Mexico.”
You Fang waved his hand casually: "It's all deceitful by some people in the world, and it won't catch Mr. Zhao's eyes. When it comes to Feng Shui, last year your grandpa Niu and I were in this place and chatted for a few words. At that time, Ruo Xue also
Present...Although I am studying abroad, I have always been interested in the ancient and mysterious traditional Eastern culture. I have deliberately studied this aspect and was fortunate to receive guidance from senior experts."
Zhao Hengming held on to this topic and continued to ask: "Mr. Mei, does he make a career out of reading Feng Shui? I have also heard about your deeds in Hongbin Industrial Park. My grandfather has also invited you to consult on the layout and layout of various industries.
Many Feng Shui masters have provided advice. Although he doesn't believe in this, people always have these things, so we can't do it... If Mr. Mei has time, he might as well give us a look at Feng Shui in Hengming Building. What's the reward?
It will definitely be very generous!...Although I don't really believe in this myself, there are always people who believe it, so there are people in the world who make a living from it."
You Fang was not angry and said calmly: "Hengming Building? That's not necessary. I went there last year for the Yuan blue and white collection event. There is no problem with Feng Shui."
At this moment, there was a loud motor noise. A taxi went up the mountain and stopped next to the platform. Zhang Xi and his son walked down. Zhao Hengming knew Zhang Xi and couldn't help but stood up and said hello: "Mr. Zhang,
How did you get here?"
Zhang Xi waved her hand and nodded to Zhao Hengming as a greeting, then quickly walked over and stood next to You Fang and said respectfully: "Mr. Rand, I brought my dog to visit you! You have been staying here for several days.
Yes, and I’ve been really busy these days, I just finished handling the affairs of the Hong Kong Yuan Chen Foundation, I hope you don’t mind!”
At this time, Zhao Hengming's expression was similar to that of Wu Linlin yesterday. He could almost swallow an egg with his mouth open. He had a very high self-esteem in front of tourists. He only believed that he was the grandson of Niu Ranmiao and the boss of Hengming Group. He was born in Cambridge, young, handsome, and chic.
, but he couldn't stand up in front of Zhang Xi.
In terms of wealth and status, Zhang Xi certainly cannot be compared with Niu Ranmiao, but don't forget that Niu Ranmiao has seven sons and eight daughters. Zhang Xi's status in the business world is definitely no less than that of Zhao Hengming's mother. Niu Ramiao's daughter Niu Fengchen is naturally better than
Zhao Hengming is much stronger. If we really want to talk about it, Zhao Hengming is almost the same as Zhang Liubing.
If there is any difference between Zhao Hengming and Zhang Liubing, it is that Zhao Hengming owns his own industry, Hengming Group, while Zhang Liubing only works as a senior employee in his father's company. It seems that Zhao Hengming is much stronger.
But don’t forget one thing. Mr. Niu has more than 40 grandchildren, grandsons, granddaughters, and granddaughters. Zhao Hengming is not a direct descendant, nor is his surname Niu. The Hengming Group already represents most of the family dividends he owns, even if Niu
If the veteran general is gone, he won't be able to gain much, and he will even lose some beneficial support in the business and political circles.
Zhang Liubing is different. Zhang Xi only has two sons. He left the eldest son in his company, obviously to be groomed as a successor and career heir. In the future, Zhang Liubing will inherit most of Zhang Xi's wealth and industry. If Zhao Hengming cannot make Hengming his own.
The group has developed and grown, and in the foreseeable future, everything he owns will be far inferior to Zhang Liubing.
Hearing Zhang Xi's words, You Fang just smiled and waved his hand: "Mr. Zhang is busy with work, what should I mind? Anyway, I have nothing to do in the villa, and Ruo Xue is with me, so I have been very happy these days. Please take a seat.
Come on, let’s have a cup of tea together, Mr. Zhao, you should also sit down, don’t stand and talk.”
Zhang Xi said politely: "Thank you, Mr. Rand." Then he sat down opposite Zhao Hengming, but Zhang Liubing did not sit down. He stood behind his father with his hands down with a slightly reserved look. There were only four tables at this table.
The chairs where You Fang and Qi Ruoxue were playing chess face to face just now, and there were two seats on both sides, are now full, but there is no seat for Zhang Liubing.
Thank you? You Fang asked him to sit down, and Zhang Xi actually said thank you! And looking at Zhang Liubing's appearance, it seemed that he could only stand. He didn't dare to sit down unless You Fang asked him to sit down. This scene made Zhao Hengming stunned. After sitting down,
I don't know what to say.
The waiter came to add another cup and moved a chair, but Zhang Liubing quietly waved his hand and asked the waiter to move it away. At this time, Qi Ruoxue started to make tea, and Zhang Xi said somewhat flattered: "Miss Qi, how can I ask you to pour tea?
?I'll come, I'll come!" As he spoke, he brought a tea set in front of him.
Zhang Liubing interrupted at the right time: "Dad, let me do it!" and took over the job.
Zhang Liubing stood and refilled the tea for the four people present. The first cup was given to You Fang, the second cup was given to Qi Ruoxue, the third cup was given to Zhao Hengming, and the fourth cup was filled for his father. You Fang was just a big fan.
Fang Fang just nodded slightly and took it calmly.
Why did You Fang react like this and do it so naturally? If it were another situation, he would not be like this. Even though the Zhang family and his son respected this young senior, he still had to show enough humility and courtesy.
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But today was different. When You Fang saw that Zhang Xi had come by taxi, he knew that the father and son had received the news and rushed there as quickly as possible to help cheer him up and rescue him. Look at the Zhang family and his son again.
Attitude, You Fang immediately understood that Zhang Xi, an old Jianghu player, was trying to send someone up the ladder.
The methods of Jianghu are ever-changing, but the methods of Jianghu are always the same. They are nothing more than threshold techniques, ladder techniques, game-setting techniques, etc. It depends on whether everyone uses them skillfully. There are borrowing and giving, and there are withdrawals of ladder techniques.
, something was delivered and received. You Fang had tried borrowing the ladder in Hongbin Industrial Park, but he didn’t need to borrow it himself today, Zhang Xi took the initiative to send it to him.
If You Fang didn't go up the ladder, he would have let down the good intentions of the Zhang family and his son. His cooperation was flawless. Besides, given his identity and the private desires of the Zhang family and his son, You Fang would also be affected by the ladder being sent up.
Affordable!
Zhao Hengming didn't know so many inside stories. For him, what was more unlucky than meeting one old gangster was meeting two old gangsters, and those two were in the same group! He couldn't taste this cup of tea anymore.
After a long time, he asked in a hurry: "Mr. Zhang, how did you and Mr. Rand know each other?" Unconsciously, he also changed his name to You Fang.
Zhang Xi replied: "Mr. Rand and I have known each other several years ago. My business is mainly shipping. In recent years, the big orders I have received have been for the transportation of ore, and I have gradually come into contact with a lot of businesses in this area.
We also make some mineral investments in Africa and Latin America. Mr. Rand is an excellent geologist and environmental scientist, and he also has considerable knowledge of ancient mysterious cultures. He has helped me a lot and given me great guidance."
You Fang smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang is so complimentary. You came today. Apart from saying hello and complimenting me, do you have anything else to do?"
Zhang Xi did not lean back on the chair, leaned slightly and said: "I really have something to ask Mr. Rand for help. Yuanchen Shipping Company is also considering adjusting the asset structure recently and making some fixed assets that can maintain their value for a long time and have a certain operating income."
Regarding asset investment, you have also advised me before.
In Guangzhou, we are going to build a property, just like the Hengming Building owned by the Hengming Group. One part is for self-use and the other part can be rented out. It will serve as the headquarters of the entire Yuanchen Group in the mainland. The land procedures have been completed and the name has been decided.
, called Xunluan Building, to prepare for the future shift of the business focus of the entire Yuanchen Enterprise Group to the mainland.
We determined the design plan through internal bidding, and many units have already provided it. I would like to ask Mr. Rand to be the judge of this bidding. Xunluan Building is not a very large-scale property, with less than twenty floors, but I
I always want to make it the best it can be. You are also an expert in architecture and environmental design. If you happen to be in Guangzhou, please give me some advice."
You Fang smiled and said to Zhao Hengming: "Listen, after talking for a long time, Mr. Zhang still came to ask me to see the Feng Shui. This time it was the Feng Shui on the drawings."
This was a seemingly easy-going joke. Perhaps Zhao Hengming was a little confused and hadn't reacted yet. He didn't know what was wrong. He remembered something and asked: "If you want to talk about Feng Shui, I also asked Lan in private."
Mr. De, last time we were in Hongbin Industrial Park, in addition to Hongbin Group, our Hengming Group also gave remuneration. I wonder if Mr. Zhang will... this time?"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by an apologetic Qi Ruoxue: "Heng Ming, you have been very busy, and I have a lot of things to do recently. Rand did not confiscate the remuneration from Heng Ming Group at all. The check is on my desk.
There hasn't been any movement there, and I was so busy that I forgot about it."
As long as the transfer check is not deposited into another account and transferred, it means that it has not been touched. You Fang did not take a penny from Hengming Group. How could Zhao Hengming personally intervene in such matters, so he does not know the specific situation. Today's
The appearance of Qi Ruoxue was quite unexpected, but she was already very immune to all kinds of "accidents" brought by You Fang and reacted quickly.
Zhao Hengming asked slightly dissatisfied and confused: "Ruoxue, you and Mr. Rand have known each other for a long time. Why didn't you tell me before you went to Hongbin Industrial Park last time?"
Qi Ruoxue: "It's hard for me to say too much when it comes to personal matters. And at that time, I knew that Hongbin's affairs were very troublesome. I was worried about Rand, and I didn't think too much about other things."
Zhang Xi interrupted with a smile: "With Mr. Rand's wealth and skill, how can he care about Hongbin's remuneration? Mr. Rand's hobby is to read Feng Shui and help people solve Feng Shui problems, just like Mr. Zhao, you like photography.
Similarly, he often travels around as a Feng Shui master... Mr. Rand, you haven't agreed to what I just asked for, look, Mr. Zhao is anxious to ask for your reward!"
From Zhang Xi's point of view, he was telling the truth. In his eyes, with the wealth and skill of "Senior Rand", how could he care about Hongbin's remuneration?
Qi Ruoxue took the opportunity to interject: "Yuan Chen wants to invest in real estate. I've heard about it a long time ago. I just learned the name Xunluan Building. Hengming Group also has a subsidiary construction and installation company. I wonder if there are any opportunities for cooperation?"