Chapter 2670

Wang Jianmin let out a bitter laugh; Zhou Andong's words were flawless. You're dissatisfied with the investors I found—then go find your own. But the reform of the woolen mill, Jinshiguang Garment Factory, is a top priority, and we must build our own clothing brand to go global, so the investors' selection criteria are far stricter—it's not just about having money.

"Leader, I know you've heard about my earlier clashes with some people at Zhongbao." Zhou Andong looked at Wang Jianmin: "Let me say something bold—if Qiudongfang doesn't agree to Zhongbao's listing in Xiangjiang, it simply won't happen. At the very least, don't even think about it before the handover."

Saying that, Zhou Andong paused: "So, I had Qiudongfang invest in Jinshiguang precisely to prepare for its future listing in Xiangjiang. With Qiudongfang's support as a shareholder, Jinshiguang will face far fewer obstacles in its Xiangjiang listing."

Wang Jianmin nodded: "I understand."

Zhou Andong smiled faintly: "Moreover, Qiudongfang is a financial firm and won't hold Jinshiguang's shares long-term. To be precise, after Jinshiguang lists, it will gradually sell its shares, ultimately holding no more than five percent."

Jinwan Group is the same—they promised to invest in Jinshiguang just to help me. After Jinshiguang lists, they will certainly sell their shares too. So, some things don't need to worry certain people.

Zhou Andong sighed again: "I've said what I needed to say. As for the final decision, it's up to you big shots. But I have one more thing I hope you can convey to them."

"If they disagree with my chosen investors, they can recommend others—but if they make me dissatisfied, I will resign as woolen mill manager. Since I can't do this job, let them find someone more capable than me to take the role. After all, China is vast—there are many far more capable than Zhou Andong."

Wang Jianmin looked at Zhou Andong's solemn expression, knowing the young man wasn't joking, and reassured him: "Don't worry—since the higher-ups chose you, they trust you. Your reform plan will be carefully studied by them; even if there are dissenting voices, they won't affect the overall situation."

"I'm leaving, you're busy!" Zhou Andong said, turned, and walked out. In that instant of turning, the smile on his face could not be concealed.

Watching Zhou Andong's departing back, Wang Jianmin silently lit a cigarette, then reopened the reform plan. This time, he read it carefully, while Zhou Andong's words kept echoing in his mind—especially building our own brand, going global to earn foreign exchange—leaving him unable to calm his heart.

"The woolen mill manager must be Zhou Andong—no one can replace him." Wang Jianmin picked up the reform plan, stood, and walked out.

Jinwan Hotel!

Today, Zhou Qianyi was very busy and didn't go to the woolen mill, because she had temporarily received notice that an important meeting would be held at Jinwan Hotel for three days.

Moreover, from noon onward, many attendees had checked into the hotel—these included renowned domestic and international experts and scholars, as well as domestic and international business magnates, so Zhou Qianyi had to take it seriously.

Of course, Zhou Andong still had an important signing tonight that she hadn't forgotten. She was checking the setup for tomorrow's symposium venue when Hotel Manager Qiao Yunshi quickly walked over.

"Zong Zhou, Mr. Zhou has arrived."

"Understood!" Zhou Qianyi told the manager: "You keep an eye on things here—this symposium is very important, and for us, it's also a crucial opportunity. Attendees include senior officials, plus many domestic and international experts and scholars, and famous enterprise CEOs or directors—there can be no negligence."

Qiao Yunshi nodded: "Don't worry—I'll keep watch here."

"Good!" Zhou Qianyi stepped away.

Still the same private room as yesterday, Zhou Qianyi reached the door and heard Zhou Andong and Zhou Guodong laughing inside.

"Papapap!"

Zhou Qianyi raised her hand and lightly tapped the door; immediately, the private room door opened, and Jiang Yunfeng, Secretary to Zhou Guodong, appeared before her: "Zong Zhou, you're here—please come in."

"Secretary Jiang, hello!" Zhou Qianyi first shook hands with Jiang Yunfeng, then stepped into the private room: "Zhou Sheng, hello!"

Zhou Guodong made a gesturing invitation: "Zong Zhou, please take a seat."

Zhou Qianyi sat beside Zhou Andong, glanced at the table: "Why hasn't the food been served yet?"

"Waiting for you." Zhou Andong said with a smile: "You're the hotel boss—if you don't come, we dare not start eating first."

Zhou Qianyi followed with a laugh: "I'll have them serve the food right now."

"No rush!" Zhou Guodong nodded at Jiang Yunfeng: "Xiao Jiang, bring out the contract."

Jiang Yunfeng hastily opened his briefcase, took out the contract—two copies—and placed them before Zhou Andong and Zhou Guodong.

"Zhou Dong!" Zhou Guodong said: "Take a look at the contract—if there's no problem, let's sign first, then drink."

Zhou Andong joked: "Leader, others sign after drinking—you're doing it backwards."

"They sign after drinking because they get people drunk to avoid trouble when signing." Zhou Guodong also laughed: "I've long heard of your capacity, Zhou Dong—trying to get you drunk is impossible; in fact, you might be the one getting me drunk."

"By then, you might take advantage of my drunkenness to renege on the signing, even propose some conditions—I'd agree in a daze, and what then? So, we're better off signing first, then drinking."

Zhou Andong didn't waste words—since he still had to go to Gu's house for dinner tonight, he cheerfully picked up his pen and signed his name on the contract.

Seeing Zhou Andong sign so readily, Zhou Guodong was startled. This involved tens of billions of USD, yet Zhou Andong hadn't even looked at the contract: "Zhou Dong, aren't you going to check the contract?"

"No need." Zhou Andong handed the signed contract to Zhou Guodong: "You're a provincial leader—your vision won't be that shallow, your perspective won't be that narrow. You wouldn't do something like go back on your word or secretly alter a settled agreement."

Zhou Guodong still felt a slight stirring in his heart—Zhou Andong's action was a sign of trust: "Thank you for your trust, Zhou Dong."

Zhou Guodong quickly signed, then handed the contract back to Zhou Andong, and they signed again.

"Leader!" Zhou Andong handed the contract to Zhou Qianyi, then extended his hand: "Pleasant cooperation."

Zhou Guodong shook hands with Zhou Andong: "Pleasant cooperation."

Zhou Qianyi turned toward the door and shouted: "Serve the food!"

Zhou Andong and Zhou Guodong ate, drank, and chatted—mainly about investing in Qiong Province. On that batch of smuggled vehicles, he'd found a great bargain, so he definitely wanted to invest in Qiong Province. Thus, it was necessary to first get a basic understanding of the situation from Zhou Guodong here.