Chapter 2691

Guan Shengjie and Du Youwei fell silent, and after a while Du Youwei said emotionally: "Andong, thank you for your trust in us."

Zhou Andong said solemnly: "When I was insignificant, I met Brother Jie, and every time I needed help, he would unhesitatingly lend a hand. This kindness, I, Zhou Andong, will never forget in this lifetime."

Guan Shengjie said without hesitation: "Old Zhou, don't say anything more. Whenever the news website is set up, I and Youwei will prepare and resign."

Zhou Andong shook his head: "For now, you don't need to resign, but you must find a few news editors and reporters. Four or five people will suffice for the time being. Each week, you just need to set aside one day to check in."

Du Youwei said doubtfully: "Just finding a few editors and reporters will do—really, we won't be needed?"

Zhou Andong laughed: "Nowadays, the number of people in China who can go online can be counted on one's fingers. Even after the website is built, there won't be many visitors. Even if you come to the website, there isn't much you can do.

If you stay at your current unit, you can not only provide news leads for the website but also maintain your existing network. When the website truly needs you, I hope you will bring those news elites with you to join the website."

Guan Shengjie and Du Youwei exchanged a glance. They hadn't expected Zhou Andong to have such a plan. But, no matter how close the relationship, if one holds an iron rice bowl, one cannot get shares in the news website. Why should they follow us?

Zhou Andong saw their concern and smiled faintly: "Don't overthink it. In this world, there is nothing money cannot solve. If it cannot be solved, it's simply because there isn't enough money."

Guan Shengjie laughed and said emotionally: "Zhou Dong is Zhou Dong—this capitalist speaks with such grandeur, I am convinced."

Zhou Andong glanced at Guan Shengjie with disdain: "In ten years, I guarantee you will also become a capitalist. By then, I hope you can still maintain your original aspiration."

Guan Shengjie refused to yield, laughing loudly twice: "Zhou Andong, remember this, brother—I will always be your brother. No matter how much money I have, I am a person bathed in the warm sunlight of the motherland, growing strong beneath the radiant five-star red flag. My heart will always cherish sincerity, and I will never forget my original aspiration."

"Good!" Zhou Andong laughed, reached out, picked up the bag Guan Shengjie had placed aside, opened it, and found a miniature recorder inside: "Come, Comrade Guan Shengjie, say your words again."

Guan Shengjie blinked: "What do you mean by this?"

"Recording for evidence." Zhou Andong pressed the record button with a click: "So you won't deny it later—I must keep the recording."

Guan Shengjie's face was full of black lines: "Get lost!"

"Look!" Zhou Andong still held up the recorder: "Not daring anymore, or are you feeling guilty?"

"I feel guilty about your egg!" Guan Shengjie puffed out his chest magnificently: "Say it then!"

Guan Shengjie repeated his earlier words, then looked provocatively at Zhou Andong: "Wait and see—brother's original aspiration will never change."

Zhou Andong took out the recorder, and Guan Shengjie reached out to grab it: "This is today's meeting recording. If you take it, how am I to write my article?"

Zhou Andong raised his arm, dodging Guan Shengjie's grabbing hand: "Why the rush? I'll have someone re-record your words for you, and I'll give it to you after the meeting tonight."

Actually, Zhou Andong just felt like it on a whim, recorded Guan Shengjie's words, and when everyone gathers for drinks and chat in ten or twenty years, pulling it out will also be a beautiful memory.

Guan Shengjie snorted: "You better not lose it, or I'll fight you to the death."

Zhou Andong pouted: "Don't look at your big and sturdy frame—when it comes to fighting to the death, you're still not up to par in front of me."

Guan Shengjie knew Zhou Andong was very capable in a fight, but still unwilling to concede, said: "Don't forget, I am a war correspondent. If I didn't have some skills, how could I manage?"

Zhou Andong said disdainfully: "Fine, whenever we have time, let's fight."

"Bring it on!" Guan Shengjie snorted coldly: "Just watch out—I won't just knock your teeth out, I'll make you search the ground for them. By then, the renowned Zhou Dong will become a laughingstock in people's mouths."

"A laughingstock?" Zhou Andong said: "Who will become the laughingstock is still uncertain."

Guan Shengjie was about to say more, but Du Youwei interjected helplessly: "Enough, you two grown men, so childish."

Guan Shengjie pointed at Zhou Andong and said magnanimously: "For the sake of my wife's face, I won't argue with you."

"It's me who shouldn't lower myself to your level." Zhou Andong glanced at Guan Shengjie, then checked the time—it was already one o'clock. He picked up the phone on the tea table and dialed the international long-distance number.

Soon, Yuan Wanqi's voice came from the receiver: "Hello, I am Yuan Wanqi."

"General Manager Yuan!" Zhou Andong said softly: "I am Zhou Andong. Has Manager Man not returned yet?"

"Boss!" Yuan Wanqi's voice immediately softened: "Manager Man and the others are still in Xiangjiang, and they've already booked tickets for the day after tomorrow. Now, Manager Man and the others should be at the stock exchange. If there's anything, I'll contact them immediately and have them call you back."

"No need!" Zhou Andong said: "Tell him, Coca-Cola has taken the bait. Have him notify the inspection team in India to continue contacting the Indian government and show more urgency."

"Understood!" Yuan Wanqi responded, then said: "Boss, based on the current information we have, the situation in Mexico is becoming increasingly clear.

After in-depth investigation and research, we found that several major short sellers on Huaerjie have quietly entered the market and begun positioning. Considering all factors, we preliminarily judge that the storm will arrive between November and December."

Zhou Andong said thoughtfully: "As for Huaerjie's movements, the information obtained by Alice's side is relatively more accurate and reliable. You should communicate with her."

Yuan Wanqi said: "I have maintained contact with Alice all along. Previously, we spoke twice a week. Now, to ensure timely and comprehensive understanding of the latest developments, we almost talk every day, sharing various intelligence and data analysis results about the Mexican market."

"Good!" Zhou Andong said with a smile: "When this ends, I'll send you and Alice a big red envelope—bigger than the one during the Japanese financial crisis."

Last time during the Japanese financial crisis, Zhou Andong gave Yuan Wanqi and Alice each a five-million-dollar bonus and over three hundred square meters of property. If this time the Mexican financial crisis brings profits reaching his expectations, he will certainly not be stingy and will definitely give them a bigger red envelope. After all, to retain true talent, one must offer sufficient benefits—just drawing cakes won't do.