Chapter 358: 354. The Identity of Zhang Ran's Friend?

After Zhang Ran and Tu Guojian entered the study, Tu Guojian poured tea for the two of them, and without dragging out any other topics, he went straight to the point.

"Zhang Ran, I won't beat around the bush with you; I'll just say it directly," Tu Guojian said.

While at the dinner table, Tu Guojian had stopped insisting on calling Zhang Ran "Mr. Zhang" and instead called him by his name directly.

"Leader, there's no need for formalities. If there is anything you want to ask, just ask. I will tell you everything I know," Zhang Ran said with a smile; he had actually guessed what Tu Guojian wanted to ask.

In fact, the fact that Tu Guojian was able to invite him over for a family dinner and discuss these matters under such circumstances still made him somewhat surprised.

Tu Guojian said earnestly: "Zhang Ran, I don't know your specific situation, but what I want to say is that the Huaxia of today is no longer the Huaxia of thirty years ago. Many things might have been due to lax supervision or imperfect laws in the past, allowing for slight overstepping, but that won't work now."

Zhang Ran nodded and said: "I know this, and I am very clear about it in my heart. Even back then, I didn't do anything that crossed the line."

Tu Guojian looked at Zhang Ran and spoke slowly: "Then how do you explain what happened at Fengli Group this morning?

Why is Xiang Lianshun so afraid of you? It even reached... reached that kind of point? It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it groveling, would it? And he even wanted to gift you shares for free. I hope you can explain this."

Zhang Ran knew he would ask this question, which was why he felt surprised that Tu Guojian had arranged to discuss it at a family dinner.

Zhang Ran smiled faintly: "Actually, there is nothing that needs explaining."

Hearing this, Tu Guojian frowned and said: "Zhang Ran, I am really not joking with you. Once there is truly an inside story to this matter, you will certainly have some trouble ahead.

And it might also create some unnecessary resistance to your plans at that time."

Zhang Ran said: "I understand. The reason I said there is no need for much explanation is that the situation is actually very simple."

"I really didn't care about Xiang Lianshun targeting me at first; after all, I am roughly aware of his situation, and it's normal for him to have a temper."

"But he shouldn't have taken my tolerance for cowardice, challenging my bottom line again and again, and even declaring that I shouldn't think about coming back once I go to Russia."

"The leader might not know, but I will indeed be going to Russia in a while, so I mentioned this matter slightly to a friend of mine. I don't know the specific details too well either, but it should be that my friend talked to Xiang Lianshun's background, so it turned into the result the leader saw."

Zhang Ran spoke calmly, but Tu Guojian was secretly shocked.

"Is that all? Nothing else?"

"It really is just that. A mere Xiang Lianshun is not worth me taking such a big risk. If the leader has connections above, you can pull up my file.

I can guarantee that I have absolutely never done anything that crossed the line in Huaxia," Zhang Ran said.

Of course, it wasn't that he hadn't done it, but rather that these things were all done by He Yong; from a legal standpoint, it had nothing to do with Zhang Ran at all.

Tu Guojian looked at Zhang Ran deeply; he discovered that the person in front of him was wrapped in layers of mist, making it impossible to see him clearly.

Tu Guojian pondered for a moment and said: "Can you tell me about this friend of yours?"

Zhang Ran thought for a moment, then shook his head: "It's not convenient to say for now. His identity is quite sensitive, which is why he didn't come over when I returned; it wouldn't be good to make such a big fuss."

Tu Guojian's eyes narrowed. What did Zhang Ran mean by that?

"However, the leader can rest assured. I still stand by what I said: I make friends purely for the sake of friendship. At most, it involves financial interests, but I don't get involved in anything else," Zhang Ran said.

"Fine, I believe you," Tu Guojian said.

Immediately, he really stopped discussing these topics, as if he truly believed what Zhang Ran had said.

However, Zhang Ran knew that he and Tu Guojian did not have that level of trust yet. Zhang Ran estimated that Tu Guojian would have someone look into his affairs tomorrow.

He didn't care about this; after all, he would still need Tu Guojian's help later, and he had to ensure the leader had no mental burden so he could put in his best effort.

Next, the two began to discuss the merger of Fengli Group and Dahe Express.

Now that Zhang Ran had resolved the internal problems of Fengli Group, they only needed to wait for Zhao Lifeng to reorganize the interior of Fengli Group, and then the merger plan could begin.

This was a major event, so Tu Guojian had to consider it more carefully, which Zhang Ran could understand.

Therefore, regarding the merger of the two groups, he said whatever there was to say, without any intention of hiding anything.

In this way, the two talked until ten o'clock in the evening, after which Zhang Ran took his leave.

"Dad, who exactly is this Uncle Zhang? I see you seem very polite to him?" Xiaoyu hadn't gone to sleep yet; besides chatting well with Ming Xuan, it was also out of curiosity.

Tu Guojian looked at his son and thought for a moment: "He is not simple."

"How is he not simple?" Xiaoyu became even more curious.

"Do you know about the Zhang Ran System that has been circulating on the internet recently?" Tu Guojian asked in return.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyu immediately said: "Of course I know. I even asked some friends to inquire about it, but it seems not many people know. I haven't even found out the specific situation. Dad, is this Zhang Ran System real or fake?"

"It is real, and this Uncle Zhang of yours is named Zhang Ran!" Tu Guojian said.

His son had already graduated from university and was considered an adult, so Tu Guojian no longer treated him like a child in many matters.

Xiaoyu's eyes widened upon hearing this: "Then what was Uncle Zhang here to see you about this time? Did you know each other before? Also, why is Uncle Zhang so young?"

"I can't tell you the specific situation for now. You only need to know that Zhang Ran is not younger than your dad. As for why he came to see me, you'll know in a while." Tu Guojian didn't tell Xiaoyu everything; he wasn't lacking in the discipline he should have.

Xiaoyu also knew his old man's temperament, so he didn't ask any more questions after hearing this, but he was very excited inside.

Seeing his expression, Tu Guojian knew what he was thinking: "I'm telling you this not so you can go out and show off."

"Hehe, Dad, I know," Xiaoyu said with a grin.

"I'm not joking with you. Since I'm telling you, don't go broadcasting it to the whole world, you hear?" Tu Guojian's expression was somewhat serious.

"I know," Xiaoyu's expression immediately became solemn; he was still a bit afraid of his old man.

"Alright, it's getting late, go back to sleep," Tu Guojian instructed Xiaoyu, then he returned to the study and began to work.

PS: Only three updates today, I will strive to add more tomorrow! Sorry!