Chapter 132: Kong Shi's Night Visit

Yeah, that's the one I sang.

I can't explain it to Shi Yong. If I did, it would lose its meaning.

I just said to Shi Yong: 'Shi Yong, this Da Heng Group was founded by us. Over these years we have also earned countless money from him.'

No matter what, the Da Heng Group has come this far, and I must repay him.

I still say, do your best and leave the rest to fate. Shi Yong, do you understand?

After hearing my words, Shi Yong seemed to understand,

"'Brother, it's just spending money to buy peace, right?'"

"'That's partly right, but not quite. It should be spending money to buy peace of mind.' I said."

Just as my words fell, Ya Li pushed the door and came in,

"'Chairman, the people below are complaining; Sun Zong is insisting on coercion, while you mean voluntary. Everyone wants to hear your opinion.'"

"'If you don't come out to calm things, everyone will cause trouble.'"

I looked at Ya Li and said: 'No need; if they don't want to do it, let it be. I'll say my piece, and Dajun will do his.'

"'Dajun's coercion is right; otherwise, how could we raise funds?'"

Your next notice,

is that the Chairman supports Sun Zong's opinion.

Ya Li said: 'Chairman, being inconsistent like this isn't good. Everyone will have even bigger objections to the Group Company.'

I laughed,

"'Ya Li, sometimes I'm just like that—needing one thing in front of people and another behind the scenes. There's no way around it. Give the order.'"

Those who work at the Group Company can do as they please.

Anyway, I support Sun Zong's opinion.

Hearing me say that,

Ya Li was somewhat startled,

"'Alright, Chairman, since you said that, I can't really say anything else, so I'll issue the order: we must firmly implement Sun Zong's arrangement.'"

I nodded.

After Ya Li left,

Shi Yong said: 'If this continues, the company won't just be a mess—your public flip-flopping will make everyone wonder what to think.'

I said: 'It's good if it's chaotic.'

"'Only when it's chaotic will people notice us.'"

Shi Yong stared for a moment, still not grasping the meaning, then said: 'Brother, what you said is too profound; I can't understand it.'

"'Let me see what dishes the restaurant prepared for lunch; if not, we'll have a drink at noon.'"

"'He who knows me is Shi Yong—exactly, this is the real business. Bring the dishes up; we'll drink in the office.'"

Shi Yong left.

After the time it took to smoke two cigarettes, Shi Yong really brought back a few hot dishes on a tray.

I had Shi Yong fetch a bottle of wine from the dark room.

Shi Yong and I drank again.

We kept drinking until it was almost evening.

The company fell into chaos over the fundraising matter.

Sun Dajun came to see me,

I, drinking, said to Sun Dajun: 'Dajun, I'm handing over authority to you; handle it as you see fit—fire anyone who refuses to work.'

Seeing my drunken state, Sun Dajun could only shake his head and leave.

I had drunk quite a bit,

so I lay down fully clothed on the sofa and slept, while Shi Yong snored as he slept on another sofa.

In the night, I had someone wake me up.

I opened my eyes and saw,

to my surprise, it was Kong Shi,

I never expected Kong Shi to come to the Group Company for a visit at night.

I hurriedly shook my head,

and said to Kong Shi: 'Kong Shi, how did you come here?'

Kong Shi looked at me and sighed: 'Your company has had such a big incident; how could I not come?'

"'Kong Shi, what happened? I didn't know anything about it.' I said."

"'You don't know? How did you become chairman? Your Group Company people have all gone to the city to look for you.'"

Regarding your Group Company's fundraising,

sometimes you say it's voluntary, sometimes you say it's compulsory.

"'Jianqiang, what's going on with this?'"

I let out a breath,

"'Ah, it's this matter, Kong Shi—listen to me. Let's go to the meeting room; this place is too noisy.' I said."

Mainly because Shi Yong's snoring is too noisy.

"'Alright, let's go to the meeting room. How can you drink so much liquor?' Kong Shi said."

"'I'm drinking to drown my sorrows, Kong Shi—you go ahead; I'll walk slowly with my cane.' I stood up and found my cane."

"'Secretary Li, come over and support Chairman Zhao.' Kong Shi arranged."

"Alright." Secretary Li came in from outside the door and supported me.

So we quickly went down to the conference room on the lower floor.

When we entered the conference room, Kong Shi took out a cigarette for me,

"Jianqiang, what act are you putting on?"

I took the cigarette,

"Kong Shi, there's no way. This company has been handed over entirely to Sun Dajun, and I'm now stepping back to a secondary role. Regarding the fundraising, I advocate it being voluntary, but Sun Dajun wants it mandatory. I must respect Sun Dajun's opinion. So the big guys have opinions now."

"How could you hand the company over to a Mao Hai,

Sun Dajun doesn't know a damn thing, you're treating the company like child's play." Kong Shi criticized.

"Hmph, I'm not the one in charge of this either. Sun Dajun has Niu Ju's backing. Why can Sun Dajun become General Manager? I removed Zhao Xiaohua, and it's Niu Ju causing trouble behind the scenes." I said angrily.

"Niu Ju's hand is reaching too far. Jianqiang, I understand. Li Xingzhang's departure has also caused you a lot of trouble.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to see you in the middle of the night.

Sigh, the higher-ups have been constantly auditing Zaocheng Bank's accounts, so there's no way to handle the loan matter.

You already know all these things," Kong Shi said.

"Kong Shi, of course I understand your difficulties. After our Group's loan didn't come through,

we began to rescue ourselves,

I have already sold the villa.

I will put out all my personal assets to save the company.

Kong Shi, I am doing my utmost to self-rescue.

However, there are some things I can't really comment on,

the company is too chaotic now.

I'm very worried the company won't hold up any longer." After I finished speaking, I covered my face and wept.

Kong Shi patted my shoulder,

"Jianqiang, don't be too upset.

I know your situation; otherwise you wouldn't have sold the villa. Hou Laoban told me.

Now, because of Li Xingzhang's matter, there's a slight stir, and I'm scared that your Group Company will cause more trouble.

Then how am I supposed to do my job?

I came overnight just to tell you,

Our city has already held a meeting and is preparing to give Da Heng Group certain financial support to help Da Heng Group get through the current difficulty.

The city's finance department provides relief funds specifically for enterprises; tomorrow you should send the finance team to apply at the city. Don't organize any fundraising that would cause Da Heng Group staff to cause trouble at the city.

"Alright, Kong Shi, thank you so much. Tomorrow I will arrange for finance to apply at the city," I said happily.

"Jianqiang, I heard that the Southern Group's General Manager Kang became your company's financial director. Is that true?" Kong Shi asked.

I nodded,

"Kong Shi, it's true, and it's also arranged by Niu Ju."

"Damn it, what the hell is this? What has become of it? How can they do this, pushing Zhao Xiaohua out and also getting Xiao Feng out.

Putting that woman up there, that's insane. Does the Southern Group know about this?" Kong Shi said angrily.

I shook my head,

"Kong Shi, I don't know, because all contact with the Southern Group goes through General Manager Kang. I have no direct contact with Zhang Zong."

"Alright, I understand, Jianqiang, don't be too upset; the company will definitely get over this hurdle.

You've even sold the house; I see your urgent desire to save Da Heng Group.

Our city also doesn't want Da Heng Group to just end like that.

So, Jianqiang, don't be afraid. I will support you." Kong Shi patted my shoulder again.