Chapter 1980

Seeing that the students were reluctant to disperse, Zhou Andong raised both hands and pressed them down gently, signaling everyone to quiet down.

His face was beaming with a kind smile, and his gentle gaze swept over every youthful face.

Then, he pressed the thumbs and index fingers of both hands together, making a heart-shaped gesture.

This "heart" was carefully held up by him and then slowly placed over his own heart.

This simple yet warm action was like a spark, instantly igniting the atmosphere at the scene.

For a time, cheers and applause rang out like thunder, resounding throughout the campus.

The students were so excited they were almost jumping, expressing the joy deep in their hearts in the most enthusiastic way.

The deafening applause and cheers were like surging waves, crashing against everyone's soul, one wave after another.

The students waved their hands, releasing their inner enthusiasm and vitality to their heart's content.

At this moment, their eyes were shining, and their hearts were filled with love and respect for Zhou Andong.

At the same time, two Student Union cadres quickly raised the cameras in their hands, their movements skillful and agile.

With the crisp "click" sounds, the camera shutters were pressed quickly, and Zhou Andong, making the heart gesture in the lens, was frozen in the frame.

The flash kept flickering, like brilliant stars in the night sky, illuminating the entire scene.

Every flash was a cherishing and commemoration of this moment, as if leaving an eternal mark in the long river of time.

Zhou Andong's smile, his eyes, and the details of his interaction with the students were all clearly recorded, becoming an unforgettable memory.

These photos were not just visual records, but also carriers of emotion. And for Zhou Andong, this moment would also become a valuable asset in his life.

No matter how time passes, this moment today will be forever engraved in his heart, becoming one of the most precious memories in his life's journey.

Next, Zhao Qi and these school leaders and professors came to the stage to take a group photo with Zhou Andong, with Zhou Andong's three-meter-high portrait as the background.

Then it was the turn of the Student Union and the several students from the Music Academy responsible for installing the audio equipment, as well as the two students from the Central Academy of Drama carrying cameras, to take group photos.

Then it was time to go eat; because of Zhou Anqin, several cadres from the Student Union were also invited. Naturally, several students from the Music Academy and the Central Academy of Drama were also on the invitation list.

After all, they had borrowed their equipment, and they had been busy running around for more than an hour; originally, the Student Union had arranged it in the cafeteria, but Zhao Qi waved his hand and brought them all along.

The Quanjude Wang Fujing branch was right next to the Central Academy, just a few steps away.

Originally, the Student Union hadn't been included in the count, and the two tables booked definitely wouldn't fit them, so another table was added when they arrived at the hotel.

What Zhou Andong didn't expect was that these old professors at the Central Academy were all immortals of alcohol, and even the two students had massive capacities.

If he hadn't been soaking in a wine vat since graduation, he would definitely have fallen here this time.

Even so, after the drinking session ended, his feet felt a bit floaty when he walked, so he still notified Wang Wentian to come pick him up.

After getting in the car, Jian Qiu unscrewed a Future Cola she had taken out from Quanjude and handed it to Zhou Andong.

"It's iced; take a sip to sober up."

Zhou Andong took the cola and took a sip, then asked Wang Wentian: "How is it? Haven't you chosen yet?"

Tian Liang and those tenants decided to rent apartment buildings, and Zhou Andong had handed this matter over to Wang Wentian and Tang Lin.

In one area, they selected more than twenty apartment units of fifty or sixty square meters for the tenants to choose from.

"It's already decided." Wang Wentian shook his head: "The layout, area, and location are all about the same; even so, a few families even fought over them."

Zhou Andong asked with a smile: "Have the contracts been signed?"

"Signed; they'll move tomorrow, and it'll take about two days." Wang Wentian said: "There are still four households in that alley; Tang Zong said he would talk to those four households tomorrow and exchange their homes for apartment units.

If those four households agree to the exchange, he will open up the entire courtyard, and after renovating it, he will open a hotel or a private kitchen restaurant."

Jian Qiu said with a smile: "Our Tang Zong is becoming more and more business-minded, knowing how to revitalize the real estate in his hands."

Zhou Andong yawned: "With so many properties in the company, if we only think about renting them out, how can we rent them all out? We must find a way to utilize them; only then can we bring capital back to the company."

Arriving home, Zhou Andong took a shower and went to bed, with Jian Qiu lying on her side, hugging his arm.

"Husband!"

"Hmm?"

Zhou Andong waited for Jian Qiu to continue, but there was no sound.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Jian Qiu smiled and squeezed against Zhou Andong.

Zhou Andong hugged his wife: "Alright, let's sleep."

After a while, Jian Qiu called out again: "Husband!"

Zhou Andong opened his eyes: "What's wrong? Just say what's on your mind."

"Your speech today was great." Jian Qiu smiled again: "I was so decisive in getting you into my hands back then; I'm really so lucky."

Zhou Andong followed with a laugh, hugging her shoulder and sliding gently.

"Alright, alright, I know you're very happy; hurry up and sleep."

June 6, 1994, the 27th day of the fourth lunar month, Monday!

At 9:00 AM Tokyo time, the Nikkei index fell by 3.1% as soon as it opened, and the market was in an uproar.

Among them, Sony's stock price fell sharply by 22%, and Hitachi also fell by 19%.

However, the most tragic was Kobayashi Chemical, which plummeted by 31%.

All of this stemmed from the outbreak of a fraud scandal, which plunged these companies into a crisis of trust.

Not only that, other Japanese manufacturing giants such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan all fell by more than 10%.

The entire Japanese stock market was wailing, investors were plunged into panic, and market sentiment was extremely low.

Facing such a severe situation, eleven fraudulent companies including Sony, Hitachi, and Kobayashi Chemical urgently held a joint meeting.

They knew well the huge impact this crisis had on the corporate image and had to take action to regain public trust and stabilize the market.

Including how to apologize to the public, strengthen internal supervision, and join the government in taking market rescue measures to restore market confidence.

At the same time, the Japanese Cabinet was urgently holding an emergency meeting.

Facing the pressure of the economic situation and market turmoil, they had to make a series of important decisions to stimulate market vitality.

One of them was to relax the regulation on stock index futures and lower the margin level, which meant that investors could participate in stock index futures trading with less capital, thereby increasing market liquidity.

Secondly, they continued to lower the level of handling fees, making trading costs lower for investors and attracting more people to participate in the market. In addition, they also canceled the transaction tax, further reducing the burden on investors.

More importantly, they canceled the price limit system, which would make market price fluctuations more free and bring more opportunities to investors. Finally, they extended the trading time to make the market more active and improve trading efficiency.

These policy adjustments were aimed at enhancing market activity and promoting economic growth, but they also brought certain risks and challenges.