Chapter 1151

Xiangjiang!

In the evening, Zhou Andong, Jian Qiu, and Yuan Wanqi gathered together to have a meal.

"Has the company arranged everything?" Zhou Andong held his knife and fork, cutting a piece of steak and putting it into his mouth.

Yuan Wanqi nodded: "Everything is arranged. The raw sugar futures have already risen to 87.5 pounds per ton today, and shipments will begin gradually tomorrow, taking about a month or so."

Jian Qiu asked: "What time is the flight tomorrow?"

"Seven fifty in the morning." Yuan Wanqi wiped her mouth with a napkin, then took another sip of soup: "I'll pick you up at the hotel at six twenty."

After the three of them finished eating and their chat was nearly done, Zhou Andong and Jian Qiu returned to the hotel, and Yuan Wanqi went home.

The next day, just as Zhou Andong, Jian Qiu, Yuan Wanqi, and five accompanying staff members, including Wu Chao and over twenty bodyguards, were boarding the plane.

The news of Zhou Andong hiring lawyers to sue the Yingzheng Prefecture caused a huge sensation in Xiangjiang, although Zhou Andong had mentioned this matter before, even during a reporter's interview.

However, most people still didn't quite believe it—let alone Zhou Andong, a mainland tycoon, even the four great families of Xiangjiang wouldn't spend a hundred million US dollars on such a thankless task.

Because everyone understands that such a matter will yield no result at all; the Yingzheng Prefecture absolutely will not return the cultural relics. So, this hundred million US dollars is just money thrown into the water.

But no one expected that Zhou Andong really hired lawyers, and moreover, the renowned He Zhiyong, and the photos of the two signing the agency contract and shaking hands are very clear.

That's a hundred million US dollars, over seven hundred million Hong Kong dollars—does Zhou Andong have a screw loose? How great it would be to have that much money for me—why must he throw it into the water?

Many people think this way, believing Zhou Andong is a fool. But even more people admire him, because these people clearly understand in their hearts that this is not about money, but about a person's patriotism.

Therefore, when this report came out, Zhou Andong's reputation in Xiangjiang was unmatched for a time.

What the four great families, what this prince and that noble son—all were overshadowed by Zhou Andong's limelight.

When the plane landed at Jingcheng International Airport, a luxurious manor in Xiangjiang.

Today is Sunday, and it's rare for Superman to be at home reading the newspaper, which happens to be about Zhou Andong's report.

His son, Xiaochao Ren, came downstairs from upstairs and glanced at the newspaper.

"Zhou Andong, I know this person—he's ostentatious and likes to show off."

Superman put down the newspaper, glanced at his son, and asked with a smile: "You think Zhou Andong suing the Yingzheng Prefecture can achieve his goal?"

"Impossible!" Xiaochao Ren said firmly: "How could the Yingzheng Prefecture possibly return those cultural relics to the mainland?"

Superman furrowed his brow, looking at his son, who is about the same age as Zhou Andong: "Do you really think Zhou Andong suing the Yingzheng Prefecture is to get back the cultural relics?"

Xiaochao Ren was stunned, after all, he's still young—only two years ago he returned from the US, joined the group, and hasn't yet grown into his role.

"Suing the Yingzheng Prefecture isn't just to get back the cultural relics, is it? What other purpose could there be?"

Superman picked up his teacup, took a sip: "Before, did you watch Zhou Andong's interview?"

"I have watched it." Xiaochao Ren nodded: "Someone offered him 100,000 US dollars in hush money, yet he flaunted it, demanding to pay five million US dollars and get the other party's name. Truly clueless—thinking this place is the mainland."

Superman said discontentedly: "Isn't there more to pay attention to than just these?"

Xiaochao Ren said, not understanding: "What else?"

Superman has high hopes for this son, but today he's a bit disappointed.

"Didn't you notice that Xu Ri Sheng acquired Wang Jinfu Tang?"

"What's so special about that?" Xiaochao Ren was utterly confused: "This is just an ordinary acquisition, involving little money—what's there to pay attention to?"

Superman patiently said: "Why does Xu Ri Sheng want to acquire Wang Jinfu Tang?"

Xiaochao Ren blurted out without thinking: "To piggyback on the shell..."

Before he finished speaking, Xiaochao Ren froze: "Dad, are you saying Zhou Andong suing the Yingzheng Prefecture is 'the old man's intention is not in the wine'?"

Superman finally laughed: "Not bad, not too stupid."

Xiaochao Ren finally understood: "Looks like I truly underestimated this Zhou Andong—he really is a remarkable person."

"Hmph!" Superman snorted: "Don't underestimate anyone under heaven. Moreover, Zhou Andong doing this is not merely to create momentum for Xu Ri Sheng's listing so simply.

As the influence of suing the Yingzheng Prefecture spreads, it won't just be Xu Ri Sheng—including all enterprises under the Yugong Group, they will all attract public attention. In the future, when Jiang Xiaobai goes public, it will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Moreover, Zhou Andong's reputation will also grow with this event, and his influence among overseas Chinese worldwide will keep rising. No matter what he does in the future, he will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Xiaochao Ren sucked in a cold breath: "Is that guy really that capable? Or was it just a lucky fluke?"

Superman shook his head slightly: "These past few days haven't been busy—gather his speeches in the mainland and Xiangjiang. Also, study the marketing of Yugong liquor, Jiang Xiaobai, iced red tea, and Extreme Cola—it will help you greatly."

Xiaochao Ren is very conceited; he has never thought he was inferior to others. Especially among peers, he is absolutely outstanding, and in Xiangjiang, those who can match him are few and far between.

But who would have thought his own father would make him learn from Zhou Andong? More importantly, Zhou Andong is a mainlander, and their ages are not far apart—this makes it hard for his pride to bear.

Knowing the son as only the father can, Superman instantly saw what was in his son's heart.

"I just said, don't look down on anyone under heaven. Moreover, we are businessmen, pure businessmen—so long as we can make money, anyone under heaven can be our teacher."

Xiaochao Ren still wasn't convinced, but his father's words sank in: "Alright, I'll see just how capable he is."

Superman laughed, looked up at the time: "Let's go—I have an appointment with Uncle Zheng to drink tea at his place; you come along too."

Xiaochao Ren was unwilling, but dared not disobey his father's words, so he could only nod: "Alright!"

………………

Jewelry King Zheng Honghai was also at home reading the newspaper, the doorbell rang, and the nanny went to open the door.

"Mr. Li, Young Master Li."

Seeing the two Supermen, big and small, the nanny respectfully called out.

Zheng Honghai looked up, saw them, and said with a smile: "How come you're only now arriving? The food is already ready."

Superman walked over, saw the newspaper in Zheng Honghai's hands, and immediately laughed.

"You're also following that Zhou Andong, huh."

Zheng Honghai nodded: "Success has no shortcuts. Zhou Andong, so young, has already achieved such accomplishments—his future height may surpass ours."

Superman also nodded: "The younger generation is to be feared."

Xiaochao Ren was very unconvinced, wanted to say something, but in the end didn't speak it out.

But his expression was seen by Zheng Honghai, and a hint of a smile appeared on his face.

"Kid, if you have something to say, just say it, don't beat around the bush."