Chapter 1943: New Board of Directors

"Of course!" Zhou Andong said solemnly: "In such a serious occasion, such an important meeting, how could I possibly joke?"

Gao Weipeng took a deep breath, feeling deeply ashamed of his misunderstanding of Zhou Andong, wanting to apologize, yet too embarrassed to speak.

Could it be that, Chairman Zhou, I just cursed you in my heart, thinking you were greedy, a profiteer, and that the media's reports of your patriotism were all false?

In the end, Gao Weipeng still suppressed this matter deep in his heart.

"Chairman Zhou, thank you so much."

Besides gratitude, as a military officer, he truly didn't know what else to say.

"Then let's sign the contract."

Zhou Andong smiled; he had anticipated before coming that there would be little to discuss in investing in Zhongbao—it would surely be quick—but he hadn't expected it to be this fast.

He thought the military wouldn't give many shares, nor demand too low a price; in the end, it was still his petty mindset.

"Good!"

Gao Weipeng then took another document from Yan Chu's hand and pulled out the contract from within.

Overseas Trust Bank investment—naturally, the contract would be signed by Zhang Xuan, the executive director.

For Gao Weipeng and Zhang Xuan, both being insiders, as long as the shares and amount were correct, other details didn't matter—they could just sign directly.

After signing the contract, Zhang Xuan shook hands with Gao Weipeng: "Pleasant cooperation."

"Pleasant cooperation."

Gao Weipeng burst into loud laughter—he was genuinely happy.

"Director Zhang, when will the funds arrive?"

"Within a week."

Normally speaking, this 90 million USD couldn't possibly arrive in one lump sum—it would certainly be in installments, over half a year or a year.

But Zhang Xuan knew the military was short on funds, especially USD, so she arranged for it to arrive all at once, without installments.

"Good!" Gao Weipeng couldn't help but exclaim.

Zhou Andong was also very pleased—he truly hadn't expected that, due to Kong Xingzhong's actions against Future Culture, he would gain so much; this bargain was truly a windfall.

One could say that, in the future, the Yugong Group—including Qiudongfang and Jiandong International—would all go bankrupt, and as long as he held these Zhongbao shares, he could live luxuriously for the rest of his life.

Zhou Andong took out a cigarette, first offering one to Gao Weipeng and the two captains, then distributing cigarettes to others, and finally offering one to Liu Yabo.

Zhou Andong said with a smile: "Director Liu, I and Brother Yuhang are friends who have been through life and death together; speaking of it, our relationship is the closest—so please look after me more in the future."

From beginning to end, Liu Yabo remained silent, appearing very low-key.

"Second Brother has mentioned you more than once, Chairman Zhou—if not for your care, my sister-in-law and my nephew and niece would have a hard time. So, you are our Liu family's benefactor."

"Hey!" Zhou Andong waved his hand: "I helped not your sister-in-law, but my sister."

Liu Yabo froze, then burst out laughing: "If that's the case, our relationship is even closer."

Everyone present knew Liu Yuhang's past, but no one knew about Zhou Andong's relationship with him—each person looked at them with curiosity.

But after saying just a few sentences, they stopped discussing it further.

Zhou Andong then turned to Ye Zhen: "Old Master Ye, how is your health? When I return, please bring my regards to him."

Ye Zhen smiled faintly, brushing her forehead hair behind her ear, appearing utterly charming.

"The old man's health is still good—this morning, he even asked me to bring his thanks to you."

Zhou Andong said with a smile: "He's broad-minded and doesn't hold grudges against someone like me, a junior. When I have time, I will definitely visit him in person."

"Good!" Ye Zhen nodded: "I very much look forward to Chairman Zhou visiting our home."

Then Zhou Andong shook hands with Gao Weipeng: "Director Gao, you are the supervising leader—please continue to look after us in the future."

Gao Weipeng said politely: "Although we are the supervising department, how enterprises operate is still up to the enterprises themselves.

But if any difficulties arise that the enterprise cannot resolve, we certainly won't stand by and watch."

Zhou Andong chatted a while longer, then bade farewell and left.

After he left, Jin Qiuyu, Cai Zhenrong, Quan Xin, and Chen Xuhua still had doubts in their hearts.

The investing party was Xianggang Overseas Trust Bank, not Yugong Group—but Zhou Andong participated in the negotiations and even led them.

So they wondered: what is Zhou Andong's relationship with Xianggang Overseas Trust Bank?

The decision on an investment of eighty to ninety million USD was made in a single statement, while Zhang Xuan, representing Overseas Trust Bank, was merely a tool.

After Zhou Andong left, Gao Weipeng convened mid-level and above leaders and announced the disciplinary decisions regarding Liu Wei, Feng Zhen, and Yao Yao.

Upon hearing this, some felt anxious and uneasy, others gloated over their misfortune.

The anxious ones were naturally the people of Liu Wei, Feng Zhen, and Yao Yao.

Those gloating were surely the people of Jin Qiuyu, Cai Zhenrong, and Quan Xin.

As for Chen Xuhua, no one would entrust their future to a notorious troublemaker—so in Zhongbao, he is isolated, a lone wolf, not even as sensible as Yao Yao, who is big-chested but brainless.

Then Gao Weipeng announced the new board of directors list.

Liu Wei and Feng Zhen were removed; Yao Yao was demoted.

Replacing them were Zhang Xuan, Ye Zhen, and Liu Yabo.

After Gao Weipeng finished the announcement, he looked at Zhang Xuan, Ye Zhen, and Liu Yabo.

"Director Zhang, Director Ye, Director Liu—if you have any requests, you may now raise them."

"None for now!"

"Me neither!"

Ye Zhen and Liu Yabo stated their positions in turn.

"I have one!" Zhang Xuan said: "Our bank will station personnel in the finance department—one as deputy supervisor, one as funds supervisor, and one as accounting supervisor—these two positions, one primary and one deputy.

Also, I won't be stationed long-term at Zhongbao; I will send my assistant to be stationed there to exercise executive director authority."

The faces of several people in the finance department below changed. Zhang Xuan wanted to send people to be stationed in the finance department, which meant that these three people would have to leave.

"Internal management position changes within the group — your board's decision is enough."

This was already within Gao Weipeng's expectations. The overseas trust bank had put in real money, so they would definitely send people into the finance department.

Actually, even if Zhang Xuan hadn't made this demand, Jin Qiuyu and Cai Zhenrong and the others would have moved against the finance department, kicking out Liu Wei and Feng Zhen's people.

Zhang Xuan nodded: "I have no problem with it."

"Then it's settled." Gao Weipeng tidied up his documents: "You continue the meeting. We're leaving."

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When Zhou Andong got home, it was almost one o'clock. For lunch at home, they had fried sauce noodles, and moreover, they were hand-pulled noodles.

There was some left. He also didn't let anyone make it for him. He put the remaining noodles into the bowl and poured the oily meat sauce on top.

Then he took the bowl and went out, squatting under the tree shade by the gate, and started eating big mouthfuls.

"Anqi Hutong!"

At that moment, a girl's voice suddenly came from the hutong entrance.

"It looks like a person's name when you look at it."

Immediately after, a group of boys and girls appeared at the hutong entrance.

One of the girls was wearing a white T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers, with a camera hanging around her neck.

Looking at the length of the camera lens, it felt like it was quite professional.