Chapter 2669: Persuasion

Wang Jianmin's fingers lightly tapped on the table. All the enterprises invested in by Jinshi Guang had thousands of threads of connection with Zhou Andong. Even without gaining control, for an enterprise, it was still dangerous. He believed in Zhou Andong, but that did not mean everyone unconditionally believed in him.

Zhou Andong knew Wang Jianmin's concerns and said with a smile: "Leader, you wouldn't think I want to swallow Jinshi Guang, would you?"

"I believe you." Wang Jianmin shook his head and said solemnly: "But others will not unconditionally believe you."

"Ah!" Zhou Andong sighed: "Leader, my Zhou Andong's vision is not that small. Moreover, with my current net worth, is it necessary to go to such lengths to scheme against a small Jinshi Guang?"

"Saying something arrogant: even if I make Jinshi Guang go public and sell clothes worldwide, the money earned this year would probably not be as much as I make from one operation in the futures market."

"That's how it is." Wang Jianmin said with some helplessness: "This matter is not something I and the mayor can decide on our word. Moreover, after the city's research and decision, it still has to be sent to the central authorities—whether it can pass or not still depends on the central authorities' final say."

This was already within Zhou Andong's expectations. The woolen mill is a Jingcheng-owned enterprise, but due to its special history and status, central leaders have always paid special attention to it. Especially regarding the reform of the woolen mill, a major matter, the central authorities will certainly intervene.

"The enterprises I have chosen for investment are all carefully considered." Zhou Andong organized his words and said: "I want to build China's own clothing brand. Naturally, I cannot just play domestically; I must go out to earn foreign exchange."

"So, I will first talk about Jinwan Group. It is an old enterprise in Wanwan, not only financially strong, but my great-grandfather also had extremely high influence in the military and political circles. Whether our brand can successfully land in Wanwan will play a decisive role."

"And Ziluolan Clothing is a very famous luxury brand in Wanwan. Our clothing entering Wanwan, with Ziluolan as a shareholder, whether in promotion or sales channels, will save us a great deal of time and money."

Saying this, Zhou Andong looked at Wang Jianmin, his tone carrying obvious grievance, and continued: "If I were not the uncle-nephew with the boss of Ziluolan, why would they cooperate with us? You should know that Ziluolan's fame in Wanwan is not inferior to that of international big brands like Pierre Cardin."

Zhou Andong took a deep drag of his cigarette and then slowly exhaled a thick cloud of smoke: "When I first went to talk to my uncle about investing in Jinshi Guang, do you know what he said to me?"

He did not wait for Wang Jianmin to speak, but continued on his own: "He told me, Dongzi, if this were your personal enterprise, as your uncle, I would definitely support you wholeheartedly without hesitation or conditions."

"But the key is, this garment factory called Jinshi Guang is not yours. I absolutely cannot use the Ziluolan brand to support a domestic state-owned enterprise. Because once the relationship between this side and that side changes, it could easily lead to unforeseen troubles and changes."

Zhou Andong looked at Wang Jianmin, his face full of helplessness: "In the end, I painstakingly persuaded my uncle to invest. I wanted to give him more shares, but he refused, because the more shares one holds, the more trouble there will be if problems arise later."

Zhou Andong spoke with genuine sincerity, and Wang Jianmin truly believed him, looking at Zhou Andong with eyes full of appreciation: "I hadn't thought of that much, but hearing you say this, your reasons for doing so are indeed sufficient. I will report back to the mayor without reservation."

Zhou Andong curled the corner of his mouth in a barely noticeable smile: "Moreover, regarding the Jiangzhou Textile Mill, we want to build our own clothing brand, and wool alone is definitely not enough. So inviting the Jiangzhou Textile Mill to invest in Jinshi Guang needs no further explanation from me, right?"

Zhou Andong finally took a drag of his cigarette, pressed the butt into the ashtray: "As for letting Qiudongfang invest in Jinshi Guang, it is naturally to let our clothing enter the Xiangjiang market."

"You should know that Qiudongfang's status in the Xiangjiang financial world is absolutely top-notch. Many upper-class people put their private funds into Qiudongfang's investments. If our brand has Qiudongfang helping with promotion, it will surely quickly gain fame in Xiangjiang."

Wang Jianmin did not expect that Zhou Andong's ambition would be so great. The clothing brand they wanted to build was still just on paper, yet he was already thinking about selling it to Wanwan and Xiangjiang. At this moment, he had already been completely persuaded by Zhou Andong, because Zhou Andong's reasons were truly too strong—who could resist the temptation of taking products abroad to earn foreign exchange?

More importantly, if in his hands, a truly renowned clothing brand were really born and sold worldwide, that would also be Wang Jianmin's political achievement. No matter where he went, he could straighten his back.

At this moment, Zhou Andong said again: "As for Ye Zhen, do you really think, Old Sir, that she would be willing to invest in Jinshi Guang?"

Wang Jianmin frowned, then suddenly realized, immediately understanding the key point. Regardless of who invests in Jinshi Guang, it is normal commercial behavior, but Ye Zhen's investment is complicated.

Zhou Andong's relationship with the Yin family, aside from one side lowering their head and admitting defeat, has already become irreconcilable. Ye Zhen, as the daughter of Lao Ye, wants to make money—she has many ways, and there is absolutely no need to get involved in the woolen mill's affairs.

But she agreed to invest in Jinshi Guang, which means she is now on the same boat as Zhou Andong. When Zhou Andong and the Yin family clash, the Ye family will definitely step in to help. Because not helping is not an option—since they are on the same boat, if the boat capsizes, the Ye family's losses will not be small either.

Wang Jianmin looked at Zhou Andong: "You pulled Ye Zhen onto the boat—you must have paid a considerable price, right?"

Zhou Andong waved his hand and said righteously: "For the country, for the 40,000 workers of the woolen mill, no matter how great the cost, I will not hesitate."

Wang Jianmin nodded: "I believe your words."

Zhou Andong curled the corner of his mouth again in a barely noticeable arc: "Moreover, there is one more important point. In Jinshi Guang, I need unconditional execution power, rather than some chaotic shareholders who, for the sake of power, create all kinds of troubles for me, letting reform and development fall into the mire of struggle."

Wang Jianmin said solemnly: "I will report to the mayor. I believe that today's words you spoke will soon be known to the central leaders. But whether it can finally pass, I cannot say for sure."

"No problem!" Zhou Andong stood up, stretched lazily: "If someone is still dissatisfied, then let them find a suitable investor. I will absolutely not object."