Chapter 802: 797. Nothing Good Ever Comes When an Old Friend Visits (Please Subscribe and Vote)

Zhang Ran reached a preliminary agreement with these people; basically, Zhang Ran held a ten percent stake in all the businesses here, and he had the right to audit the accounts every year.

At the same time, once profits fell below a certain level, he had the right to sell his shares and intervene in the company's management.

Doing this was only normal; don't look at how easy-going these people were now, each of them wishing they could hand their shares to Zhang Ran for free.

But once these people had gained a firm foothold here, if he didn't have these rights, believe it or not, the companies would report losses all year round.

That was why Zhang Ran set such a rule, to avoid being sold out by others and having no way to seek justice later.

Fortunately, everyone had requests of him now, and doing this actually just made them act more professionally; as long as they didn't pull any funny business, Zhang Ran couldn't do anything to them either.

So this was a matter beneficial to everyone.

After sending these people away, Zhang Ran thought he could finally have a moment of leisure; the next step was to begin unfolding his own plans.

But before the plans unfolded, Zhang Ran still needed some time to slowly consider things.

There had been many changes during this period; not only was he making preparations, but the Luode Xiongmei were not idle either.

So Zhang Ran needed to re-collect intelligence on them and then formulate targeted plans.

These matters could be left to others to handle; Zhang Ran only needed to receive a final summary report.

Therefore, Zhang Ran believed he should be able to have a little leisure for two days.

But clearly, Zhang Ran could not rest; someone had come knocking at his door.

Zhang Ran looked at the visitor, feeling somewhat helpless in his heart; he had long known that the state had a hand in this matter, otherwise it wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

Zhang Ran had influence and, even more so, a certain amount of strength; it wasn't impossible for him to rally so many people, but it would take time.

Yet this time, the matter had succeeded so smoothly without Zhang Ran making any preparations; the speed was too fast, and if one were to say there were no other factors involved, Zhang Ran wouldn't believe it even if beaten to death.

However, Zhang Ran hadn't thought there was anything too major before; perhaps it was just some old acquaintance he knew from the past helping out.

Or perhaps there were other considerations or layouts involved.

Zhang Ran didn't want to interfere in these things; as long as it didn't affect his side, it was fine.

But now, the person had come directly to his door, and it looked like it wouldn't be a simple matter, otherwise they wouldn't have sent such a person in person.

The visitor was named Ke Zhengde; his specific position was hard to say, but he could be considered an old acquaintance of Zhang Ran.

But it was precisely because they knew each other that Zhang Ran felt even more helpless.

Upon seeing the visitor, Zhang Ran turned around and walked back, intending to close the door as he did so.

But clearly, Ke Zhengde obviously knew this guy's personality, so he walked in without his expression changing in the slightest.

Seeing him like this, Zhang Ran could only feel more helpless; this guy was still so shameless.

As for the few people following behind him, they had originally wanted to be angry, but seeing their leader with such an indifferent expression, they all remained silent.

He Qing stood to the side, not knowing what to do; she could also tell that these people who had come were not simple.

But seeing that Zhang Ran's expression didn't seem very good, she felt a bit bewildered for a moment.

This was just her lack of experience; she needed more training.

Fortunately, neither Zhang Ran nor Ke Zhengde cared much about these things; Zhang Ran said, "Xiao Qing, go brew some tea, just use the cheap stuff, don't use the good ones."

He Qing responded and walked out; as for the tea leaves, she would of course still use the good ones, she knew at least that much.

"You guy, you're so rich now, and when an old friend comes, this is how you treat an old friend?" Ke Zhengde laughed and scolded.

Zhang Ran said irritably, "Being able to give you tea water is already good enough; dare you say you came to me with good news this time? If you can guarantee that, never mind good tea leaves, I'd even send you the tea leaves from Wuyi Mountain."

Ke Zhengde chuckled and said nothing; coming here this time, for Zhang Ran, really might not be a good thing.

Seeing him like this, Zhang Ran became even more annoyed.

"Old Ke, ask your conscience, our relationship is considered pretty good, right? Did I ever treat you poorly back then? I can say I've been heart and soul with you; what should have been said and what shouldn't have been said, I've said it all. Now, this is how you treat me?" The more Zhang Ran spoke, the angrier he became.

Ke Zhengde's expression was slightly guilty; it was true, his relationship with Zhang Ran back then was very good, Zhang Ran often drank and chatted with him, and also helped him achieve quite a few political accomplishments.

Moreover, Zhang Ran had also shared his insights on some matters regarding the development path of Huaxia, and facts proved that Zhang Ran's insights were very effective.

Especially after so many years, that Ke Zhengde could reach this position could be said to have an inseparable connection with the things Zhang Ran said back then.

"Cough, cough, well, Old Zhang, don't say it like that; you don't even know why I came this time, what if it's a good thing?" Ke Zhengde said, fawning.

The subordinates who followed him looked at Ke Zhengde's appearance, each of them looking at him as if they were looking at an alien.

Was this still that 'Black-Faced Ke'?

At the same time, they became increasingly curious about Zhang Ran; they had already been filled with immense curiosity about this legendary Richest Person in China, and now it was even more uncontrollable.

What exactly was the reason that made this Richest Person in China so impolite to Black-Faced Ke, and yet Black-Faced Ke didn't look angry at all?

Zhang Ran scolded, "Just get lost; if it were a good thing, you definitely wouldn't have this face. Don't I know you?"

"Cough, cough, you're misunderstanding me; I'm not that kind of person," Ke Zhengde said innocently.

Zhang Ran couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him; after He Qing brought the tea over, Ke Zhengde's expression also became serious.

"Zhang Ran, I represent the state here to discuss some matters with you, and I also hope to obtain your help," Ke Zhengde said.

Zhang Ran sighed deeply again; before he could speak, Ke Zhengde continued, "You can refuse; we won't force you."

"Just get lost, damn it, you've got me figured out," Zhang Ran was so angry he immediately started cursing; this guy was truly shameless.

Ke Zhengde also laughed; he just knew Zhang Ran wouldn't refuse, otherwise he wouldn't have said those things back then, nor would he have helped the state develop its economy.

"Hehe, don't say that; I'm just following procedure. I know you, Old Zhang, are a patriotic person, and don't worry, you won't be doing this for nothing this time; you will definitely be rewarded," Ke Zhengde said, becoming serious as he spoke.