Chapter 1825

Kong Xinghua picked up his wine glass and gulped down a mouthful with great reluctance, then slammed it down heavily with a 'clack'.

Kong Xingzhong frowned, very dissatisfied with his younger brother's behavior.

"Have you thought about it? Even if Zhongbao doesn't intervene, once you get Future Culture, you still have to walk it step by step. When will it be able to go public? Five years, eight years, or ten years?"

What do we want Future Culture for? Isn't it just for money? Zhongbao will hold a controlling stake in Future Culture and distribute a portion to the group's directors. I guarantee you personally can get twenty percent. Is that still too little?

With the group's policy and capital support, it can go public within two years. By then, you will be the chairman of a listed company, and the second-largest shareholder at that. What else is there to be dissatisfied with?"

Kong Xinghua's expression changed rapidly. Hearing his elder brother's words, the knot and unhappiness in his heart were slowly unraveling.

Indeed, don't look at how Future Culture has been forced into a desperate situation now; without Zhongbao's support, the net hanging over Future Culture's head will soon be pulled back, and in the end, he won't get anything either.

If Zhongbao is allowed to hold a controlling stake, although he would only be the second-largest shareholder, he could go public within two years and become the chairman of a listed company. For him, this temptation is not small.

Moreover, he also had his own ideas: if he couldn't control the company, he would cash out and leave immediately after it went public, then start over elsewhere.

"I understand." Kong Xinghua nodded. Since it couldn't be changed, then he would accept it.

"That's right. Cooperation can lead to mutual benefit; there's no need to hog everything for yourself. Besides, no matter what you do, hogging everything won't last long."

As he spoke, Zhang Jingkuan looked at Kong Xingzhong: "President Kong, how is Zhongbao's backdoor listing in Xiangjiang going?"

With his younger brother having figured things out, Kong Xingzhong was in a very good mood. At the mention of the listing in Xiangjiang, he couldn't help but laugh.

"The terms are almost negotiated. If there are no accidents, we can sign the contract next Monday."

"Congratulations!" Zhang Jingkuan raised his glass and took a sip: "As long as Zhongbao successfully goes public, President Kong, this will definitely be a great achievement."

"Hahaha..."

Kong Xingzhong laughed again, his expression uncontrollably smug.

His current position isn't exactly stable, but as long as Zhongbao successfully goes public, no one will be able to threaten him again.

"Banker Zhang, Yuxi Real Estate didn't get a loan from the Construction Bank, so they will definitely go to other banks for loans."

Zhang Jingkuan smiled slightly, said nothing, and picked up his wine glass again.

"Come, President Kong, let's have a toast."

"Old fox."

Kong Xingzhong cursed inwardly, but the smile on his face didn't diminish as he picked up his glass and clinked it with Zhang Jingkuan's.

"A few days ago, I saw a stall selling small accessories on the side of the road and spent a few yuan to buy a necklace for my daughter to play with, but she didn't like it, and the school doesn't allow her to wear it."

"I just tossed it into my bag, thinking I'd return it to the vendor if I happened to run into them. I've been too busy these past few days and forgot about it."

As he spoke, this guy opened the handbag he had placed to the side, and after opening it, he took out a necklace. It had no packaging at all, just a necklace, and it really did look like something bought at a roadside stall.

However, the large diamond embedded in the pendant was very eye-catching. Especially under the reflection of the lights, it flashed with seven-colored rays.

"I remember my niece is taking the college entrance exam this year, right? Once she gets into university, the school won't care anymore. It's perfect for her to wear and play with."

Zhang Jingkuan took the necklace, pinched the diamond pendant, held it up to look at it carefully, and made a series of clicking sounds with his mouth.

"Tsk tsk tsk... The technology for making fakes nowadays is really impressive. If it weren't for you, President Kong, saying you bought it at a roadside stall, I would have thought it was real."

"Right?" Kong Xingzhong said: "I just wanted to fool my daughter, but who would have thought she'd see it was fake at a glance."

As he spoke, this guy shook his head: "Kids these days are too sharp; they aren't easy to fool at all. Unlike when we were little, we only knew that if we were full, we wouldn't be hungry, and then we'd run around like crazy, not thinking about anything."

"Isn't that the truth." Zhang Jingkuan unceremoniously put the necklace away: "I'll go home and fool my daughter; I don't know if she'll believe it or not."

Kong Xinghua curled his lip imperceptibly and cursed inwardly.

Damn it, this old thing, acting like a whore while wanting to set up a memorial archway; he's so fucking hypocritical.

"President Kong!" Having gotten what he wanted, Zhang Jingkuan was also in a very good mood: "Do you have time tomorrow? I'll call over some friends from other banks, and we can chat together."

"Yes!" Kong Xingzhong said with a smile: "Even if I didn't have time, I'd have to come."

As for the encirclement of Zhou Andong, this guy could be considered to have gone all out.

Moreover, having received the group's support, his ambition had grown even larger.

As long as he could get his hands on Future Culture, he would then move against the Yugong Group.

And sniping Zhou Andong on loans was just preparation for the upcoming strike against the Yugong Group.

In his mind, since Zhou Andong was helpless against Future Culture, taking down the Yugong Group would be as easy as reaching into his pocket.

If Zhongbao's strength wasn't enough, he would drag CITIC into it. He didn't believe that the leaders of CITIC wouldn't want to eat such a big piece of fat meat as the Yugong Group.

The First Bar!

Zhou Andong was chatting with Tang Lin and Nie Wen when Miss Yang entered the bar.

Because Zhou Andong had already given instructions, the waiter saw Miss Yang and quickly walked up to greet her.

"Hello, Miss Yang. Chairman Zhou is over there; I'll take you over."

After all, singers from Future Culture often performed at the bar, and even that big star Jiang Yuyue would come here to drink every few days. Having seen so many stars, they were naturally no longer surprised.

"Thank you!"

Miss Yang was dressed very casually today, in simple jeans, a casual jacket, and sneakers.

"Chairman Zhou!" The waiter called out softly: "Miss Yang is here."

Zhou Andong turned his head, saw the smiling Miss Yang, and stood up.

"It's been a while. Miss Yang is still as beautiful as ever."

"Is that so?" The smile on Miss Yang's face grew even wider: "If someone else said that, they would definitely be buttering me up. But I'll accept Chairman Zhou's compliment."

"Sit!" Zhou Andong laughed heartily: "Let me introduce you. This is Tang Lin, the owner of the bar, and this is his girlfriend, Nie Wen."

"Boss Tang, Miss Nie, hello."

Miss Yang reached out her hand politely. She didn't know Tang Lin, but she had been to The First Bar and had heard of Tang Lin's name, knowing he had a strong background.

"Miss Yang, don't be so formal, sit!"

Tang Lin and Nie Wen stood up and also shook hands with Miss Yang very politely.

The few of them sat down, and Zhou Andong asked: "What would you like to drink?"

"I'll have a glass of fruit juice." Miss Yang nodded to the waiter nearby.

The waiter turned and left. Miss Yang looked at Zhou Andong: "You big busybody, suddenly inviting me for a drink, is it for the sake of that Sweet Song Queen's program appearance?"