Chapter 2010: Divestment

"Have you all paid attention to the turmoil in the white sugar futures market last October?"

Zhou Andong looked around and saw most people nodding, then smiled.

"Then you should also know that I am the general manager of the mainland branch of the Xiangjiang Qiudongfang Financial Company."

As soon as Zhou Andong's voice fell, most people reacted, remembering the earthquake in the international white sugar futures market last October.

"Just as you thought," Zhou Andong said with a smile: "I made a little bit of money shorting white sugar, and then I saw the news that the Americans refused to let us join the International Space Station. I was very, very angry, so I decided to donate the money I earned to the national aerospace project."

No one had expected that Zhou Andong's money was earned in the futures market.

But they truly admired Zhou Andong's breadth of mind. After all, Zhou Andong was the only person in the world to donate one billion US dollars at once.

Think again of a certain tycoon at last year's Yangcheng Forum for Entrepreneurs from both sides of the strait and three places, who threatened not to donate a single cent to China.

He really demonstrated what it means to eat from the mother's pot and smash the mother's pot. No wonder Zhou Andong scolded that guy.

This is the level of vision; this is the difference between a patriotic entrepreneur and a 'banana person'. At the same time, Zhou Andong was truly fulfilling his original promise: even if he had money, he would donate it to his own country and would not donate a single cent to foreign countries.

When the applause stopped, Zhou Andong continued: "The era has entrusted us with responsibility and mission, and we must not fail this great era.

As an entrepreneur of the new era, I will continue to be brave enough to take responsibility and act, shouldering the responsibility for the country's prosperity and strength, and pursuing dreams with firm belief and unyielding spirit.

No matter how many difficulties and challenges I encounter, I will forge ahead and never admit defeat. Because only through unremitting efforts can I realize my own value and contribute to the country...

I know deeply that the power of an individual is insignificant, but when countless individuals gather together, they can form a powerful force to promote social progress and development.

Therefore, I call on everyone to unite as one, work together, and contribute their own strength to the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

Speaking of this, Zhou Andong raised his hand, pointed to the crowd around him, and said in a passionate voice: "The great matters of the country are heavy, and the era does not fail the dream chasers.

Let us join hands, pursue dreams together, forge ahead for the realization of the socialist modern power dream, and write our own glorious chapter!"

Zhou Andong's words were like war drums, stirring everyone's heartstrings, making them feel as if the blood in their bodies was burning.

The applause was unprecedentedly enthusiastic, and this time it lasted even longer.

The press conference ended, and the 'uncrowned kings' (journalists) got up and left quickly.

Zhou Andong wanted to have a meal with Guan Shengjie and Du Youwei, but the two refused; they had to rush back to get the draft out.

Because they knew very well how much of a shock the content of today's press conference would bring to the people of the whole country.

One billion US dollars, converted into RMB, is 7.6 billion. This is such a shocking number that even after hearing it, the blood in their bodies was still boiling.

Zhou Andong and Pu Zhirong came to a barbecue restaurant opposite the Jinwan Hotel. It was just past eleven o'clock, and the barbecue restaurant seemed to have just opened. The waiters were listlessly cleaning up.

A beautiful young woman in her thirties came over, smiling before she spoke.

"Sir, how many of you?"

Pu Zhirong looked at the environment in the store: "The environment is not bad, but you just opened, can you grill?"

"Yes!" The young woman didn't hesitate at all: "We prepare the goods the night before and put them in the freezer."

"Alright!" Pu Zhirong nodded: "Find a private room."

"Upstairs!"

The young woman personally took them to the second floor, and then very enthusiastically poured water and took orders for everyone.

After ordering, the young woman left, and Zhou Andong picked up his cup and took a sip of tea.

"Tell me, why did you suddenly run back? Is there something wrong with the milk factory?"

"First, it's about the investment in the car manufacturing plant. I told Zhang Hua and the others about this a few days ago."

Pu Zhirong took out cigarettes and passed them around, then looked at Zhang Hua and the others sitting on the side.

"These past few days, they have been raising money, thinking about borrowing money first to register the company, and then go find you."

Zhou Andong took out his lighter, lowered his head slightly, and lit his cigarette: "No wonder, it's been so long and you haven't come to find me."

Zhang Hua smiled and said: "We couldn't borrow money, so it would be useless to find you."

Zhou Andong took a puff of his cigarette: "How much did you borrow?"

Zhang Hua stretched out his hand: "Our family assets, plus what we borrowed and loans, total 500 million."

"That's not a small amount!" Zhou Andong nodded and looked at Pu Zhirong: "How much do you plan to invest?"

"I haven't decided yet!" Pu Zhirong pondered for a while: "At least 200 million. I'll take out the money in the bank and keep some for emergency use."

"You have 700 million." Zhou Andong pondered: "Shen Mingsheng can only take out 500 million at most, so I will take out 800 million, with a total registered capital of 2 billion."

"Okay!" Pu Zhirong smiled and said: "The company can be handed over to Shen Mingsheng to manage, but we must hold the controlling stake."

"You haven't said it yet." Zhou Andong asked Pu Zhirong: "Why did you come back?"

Pu Zhirong's face darkened suddenly: "About the melamine thing you told me, I went back and investigated. Damn it, those dog things who eat human food and don't do human things really added it to the milk.

I immediately convened a board meeting, explained the dangers of melamine to them, and demanded that they stop adding it. I thought that no one would oppose this normal request."

Speaking of this, Pu Zhirong sneered gloomily: "It was me who viewed human nature too beautifully. Damn it, only two people supported me, and everyone else opposed it.

I got angry and told them that if they couldn't execute it according to what I said, I would divest, and then I left the conference room and flew back directly. I calmed down myself and let those bastards calm down too."

"They won't compromise." Zhou Andong frowned: "Divest. We will establish our own dairy company."

"Actually, someone came to talk to me."

Pu Zhirong held his cigarette, and his other hand picked up the teacup and took a sip of water.

"It's the company's executive vice president, Niu Junfeng. This person's ability is very strong. In 1983, he entered the Huimin District Cattle Raising Cooperative Group (the predecessor of Yili).

Last year, the joint-stock reorganization was carried out, and Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. was established. Niu Junfeng served as the executive vice president. Because he understands the work requirements of every position, he is very good to every employee.

Now his annual salary has exceeded 200,000, but he didn't put all this money in his own pocket, but took out a part of the money to share with the employees."

Speaking of this, Pu Zhirong looked up at Zhou Andong: "His behavior like this, seen by the chairman, what would he think?"