Chapter 991

Having received the response, the beautiful host breathed a sigh of relief, and the smile on her face looked very charming.

"Mr. Zhou, you are my idol. After the conference ends, could I get your autograph?"

Zhou Andong knew that this beautiful host was just livening up the atmosphere.

The atmosphere at the venue had indeed been made very oppressive by Zhuo Wang Qihua.

"No problem." Zhou Andong smiled slightly. "After the autograph, we can even have dinner together."

"You have a wife!"

A loud shout suddenly came from below; it was clearly Qin Zhi's voice. Only he would shout randomly at such an occasion, and roars of laughter followed immediately.

"That's fine!" The beautiful host held the microphone and said with a smile, "Joining Mrs. Zhou is also fine."

Director Lian Director Lian Xiangzhi was sitting in the second row. In truth, he was very unhappy and deeply regretted attending this bullshit forum.

He hadn't gotten any information from Zhou Andong and had been slighted by the organizers, which created a huge sense of disparity in his heart.

In later years, when he participated in an event, he would boastfully say: "Here, everyone calls me 'Big Brother,' even those older than me, which makes me feel very happy."

Just think, for him to say such things in public, how great must his vanity be, and how high must he place himself?

Now he was arranged in the second row, especially with Zhou Andong in the first, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

When he saw that Zhou Andong was also going to represent domestic entrepreneurs and give a speech on stage, he was so jealous he almost choked.

So he secretly gritted his teeth: "Next year when the company goes public, my name, Director Lian Director Lian Xiangzhi, will resound across the land of China. Let's see who dares to look down on me then."

"Mr. Zhou!" Seeing the atmosphere at the venue liven up, the beautiful host handed the microphone to Zhou Andong. "I'll leave it to you now."

Zhou Andong took the microphone, watched the beautiful host step down, and then turned to face the venue.

"My name is Zhou Andong. To all the friends present, some of you may know me, but most of you certainly don't."

"Here it comes!"

Wu Wu Hongkang, who understood Zhou Andong, and especially Zhang Zhang Shenghui, had smiles on their faces.

As for the others, they were all taken aback when they heard Zhou Andong's opening line.

Just a moment ago, Zhuo Wang Qihua had said, "Some of you don't know me, but most of you certainly do."

Now Zhou Andong had come out with the exact opposite opening line; it was clearly aimed at Zhuo Wang Qihua.

At this, everyone became alert, especially the domestic businessmen.

They didn't know Zhou Andong well, but they knew that Zhou Andong was a troublemaker.

Suing the media, taking on the two colas, scolding a Korean professor at Beijing Normal University, and provoking all sorts of protests from Korea—he had provided them with plenty of conversation topics over tea and dinner.

Thinking about it, they realized that apart from the advertisement Zhou Andong starred in that was still airing, this guy seemed to have been quiet for a long time.

Zhuo Wang Qihua wore a smile on his face, and when he saw Zhou Andong's gaze sweep over, he even nodded in acknowledgment.

"I was invited to attend this entrepreneur forum. To be honest, China's reform and opening up is great; it is an unprecedentedly great undertaking and a new revolution."

Hearing this, everyone became excited. It was confirmed: Zhou Andong was going to open fire on Zhuo Wang Qihua.

He He Jingyuan, Lu Qing, Jian Ge Zhengrong, and several other leaders had smiles on their faces.

The daughter of the gambling king looked at Zhou Andong with eyes full of appreciation.

Old Master Zhou's face was beaming; the more he looked at this grandson, Zhou Andong, the more satisfied he was.

And Zhou Zhou Qianyi, hugging the old Master's arm, looked at Zhou Andong on stage with a smile.

Zhou Andong held the microphone and took two steps on stage: "Our country is experiencing an unprecedented era, and a huge transformation is taking place. China's economy will surely fly forward, and national rejuvenation is unstoppable.

Time is something that, once it comes, must not be lost; opportunity is something that, once it appears, must be seized. How to grasp this once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity at this critical historical juncture requires everyone present to have a clear, rational understanding and a clear, accurate positioning.

Today's China is at the intersection of dreams of the past and the future. As a Chinese person, I am full of confidence in the future and the prospects of the world. Our Chinese history is a development history of constantly awakening, condensing, firming, and sublimating self-confidence.

History has already proven, and will continue to prove, that we Chinese have the ability to realize national rejuvenation, lead the era, and change the era..."

"Clap!"

Applause erupted instantly. Zhou Andong's speech made everyone's blood boil.

Especially Qian Zhen, who let out a whistle and then clapped his hands hard against the table.

Zhou Zhou Qianyi clapped her palms until they were red, and the gambling king's daughter was also clapping vigorously.

The leaders in the front were not stingy with their applause either.

If not for Zhou Andong's speech, they would have all been slapped in the face by Zhuo Wang Qihua, one by one, with no way to retaliate.

And Zhou Andong had thoroughly regained their face for them.

Lu Qing leaned over and whispered to Jian Ge Zhengrong: "Ge Zhengrong, thanks to your suggestion that Zhou Andong represent domestic entrepreneurs on stage, otherwise it would have been hard for us to get our face back."

Jian Ge Zhengrong whispered back: "I didn't expect Zhuo Wang Qihua to spout such nonsense during his speech. However, that kid Zhou Andong's talent is beyond doubt.

I've seen recordings of his speeches, including the articles he's written. So, without any preparation, he is the only one capable of handling a speech on stage."

Lu Qing laughed: "You found a good nephew-in-law; I'm even a bit envious of you."

Jian Ge Zhengrong smiled proudly: "You know RT-Mart, right?"

"I know!" Lu Qing nodded. "I hear it's very popular in Beijing, with a full range of goods and cheap prices."

"Right!" Jian Ge Zhengrong said. "Last time I was back in Beijing, I had a long talk with Zhou Andong, asking him to open an RT-Mart in Dongguan."

Lu Qing said: "Opening just one in Dongguan won't do; you have to open one in Guangzhou too."

Jian Ge Zhengrong smiled: "You'll have to talk to him about that yourself; I can't manage that."

"You!" Lu Qing also laughed. "Fine, you arrange it, let's say tomorrow night."

"Okay!" Jian Ge Zhengrong agreed, then looked toward the stage.

Zhou Andong held the microphone, looked at Zhuo Wang Qihua, who was still smiling below, and cursed in his heart.

"This old bastard, his skin is really thick. I'll let you smile for now; in a moment, I'll make you cry, damn it."

"So, the wisdom of the Chinese people is something no other country or race can compare to. Some people, whenever they talk about the West, 'Oh my, this is good, that is good,' wanting to learn this and learn that.

I'd like to ask, what is so good? In our Chinese chess, the old general stays in the back and doesn't move. You look at foreigners playing chess, they mess around blindly; at a glance, the level is very low.

So don't talk about how good foreigners are. In reality, if you strip off their clothes and take a look, they're covered in hair; they haven't even finished evolving, so how civilized can they be?"

With a roar, the applause and laughter almost blew the roof off the venue.

And Zhuo Wang Qihua could no longer smile; his face turned black.