Zhu Youming met Fang Zhicheng on the pretext of going to Caoyao for work. Although they did not meet often, they kept in touch. Among those classmates in college, only Zhu Youming could be contacted. The others gradually drifted away from Fang Zhicheng due to environmental factors.
Why did the ancient kings claim to be alone? Because as you move up the ladder, the number of people around you will decrease. When you finally rule the world, you will no longer have any friends around you. If you look down, you will see that everyone is a chess piece.
Zhu Youming was sitting in Fang Zhicheng's office. Fang Zhicheng said with a smile, "Why are you getting fat again? How much do you weigh now? I'm afraid you weigh about 200 kilograms, right?"
Zhu Youming waved his hands and smiled bitterly, "I can't help it. I'm busy with socializing all day. How can I not gain weight? But you, you're still the same as when you graduated. You've maintained your figure so well."
Fang Zhicheng said: "I still envy you. The life of a businessman is rich and colorful. Unlike us officials, others think that we live a carefree life every day. However, most officials have a lot of work pressure and a fast pace every day. Sometimes they can't even have three meals a day."
Zhu Youming curled his lips, showing disbelief on his face, and said: "I don't agree with this. I have also come into contact with many officials, and most of them are just for show."
Fang Zhicheng retorted, "Aren't those officials corrupted by your sugar-coated bullets?"
Zhu Youming wiped his lips subconsciously and smiled awkwardly: "We have no choice. Nowadays, who doesn't use connections to do business? It's easier to get things done with connections. How do you get connections? Personal charm is not enough. There must be communication." After speaking, Zhu Youming twirled his thumb and index finger.
Fang Zhicheng was amused by Zhu Youming's deliberate materialistic behavior, knowing that he did it on purpose. Zhu Youming's chain of express hotels has developed well in recent years, and it was listed a few years ago. In terms of net worth, it is at least several billion, and it is also quite high on the Hurun Youth Wealth List.
Looking closely, Zhu Youming has changed a lot. When he first entered society, he was young and simple, but now he has a cunning businessman in his every move. Of course, Zhu Youming only shows this temperament in front of Fang Zhicheng.
Zhu Youming said: "I came here to discuss a hotel merger and acquisition this time, and I found that Caoyao is doing well. Although it is not as good as those cities in the southern part of Huainan, it has a large population base and is worth exploring."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "You are welcome to come to Caoyao to invest."
Zhu Youming waved his hand and smiled, "I am now taking the route of mergers and acquisitions. This method is faster, but it is not very attractive to the government."
The channel department of the hotel chain group owned by Zhu Youming arranges personnel to go deep into the central areas of various cities every day to investigate those target groups that have a good position but are unable to develop their hotel business due to poor management.
Fang Zhicheng said: "Although mergers and acquisitions are simple and quick, they also bring a lot of contradictions, involving the issue of unified service standards."
Zhu Youming nodded and said, "So we have arranged for the training department to regularly call them for training, so that they can improve their service awareness. If they still cannot meet the standards after a period of running-in, we will consider replacing the management team."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "That hits the point."
The M&A model that Zhu Youming mentioned is the cruelest business rule. The ultimate goal is not to integrate the acquired company into itself, but to completely replace the management team.
Fang Zhicheng had already brewed the tea. Zhu Youming took a sip and said, "Someone wanted me to host a reunion for old classmates a few days ago. I was going to refuse at first, but after thinking about it carefully, it's not a bad idea. It's been several years since we graduated."
Fang Zhicheng knew Zhu Youming's real purpose and said with a smile, "You don't want me to participate, do you?"
Zhu Youming's round face glowed red, and he smiled and said, "Without you to keep me in place, I won't be able to show my abilities."
Fang Zhicheng glared at Zhu Youming unhappily and said, "If I really go, I'm afraid I'll just show up."
Zhu Youming patted Fang Zhicheng on the shoulder and said with a smile: "The party will be held at the Jindu Hotel next to the school on the fifth of next month. Do you want me to arrange someone to pick you up?"
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "It's not like I don't know that place. I can just go there myself when the time comes."
Zhu Youming was in a good mood when he saw that Fang Zhicheng had accepted his invitation. He sat in the office for a while until Hua Qingwen knocked on the door and came in to ask for documents. Zhu Youming then left slowly.
Seeing Zhu Youming's changes, Fang Zhicheng felt like he was seeing his own changes. He knew that in the eyes of others, he had also quietly changed a lot.
"Is the matter resolved?" Fang Zhicheng handed the approved document to Hua Qingwen.
Hua Qingwen nodded and smiled bitterly: "I went to the Civil Affairs Bureau yesterday."
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "I'll give you a month's vacation so you can adjust yourself."
"I don't need it!" Hua Qingwen refused decisively, "Let me be busier, maybe it can alleviate the pain."
Fang Zhicheng stared at Hua Qingwen for a long time and said, "That's fine. In addition, there is something I want to ask you about. Next Wednesday, the Provincial Party School will hold a training class for young cadres. Do you have any ideas to try it?"
Hua Qingwen said in surprise: "The standard of this young cadre training class is very high. There are only more than 30 places in the whole province, and they will be included in the young cadre reserve system of the Organization Department. The Municipal Party Committee Organization Department has already submitted the list."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, “This time, Secretary Wendi and I applied for the qualification. It is outside the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department. If you are willing, I will give this position to you.”
Song Wendi is now the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee and concurrently serves as the president of the provincial party school. With his power, it is only a matter of a word for him to coordinate a place in the party school training class.
Hua Qingwen was touched and said, "Boss, you are..."
Fang Zhicheng said, "Although we have only worked together for a few months, I can see your potential. Since you have worked in the media before, your perspective on analyzing and solving problems is very admirable. Secretary work is just a stepping stone for you. I hope you can use your current position to accumulate more resources and pave the way for other work in the future."
Hua Qingwen understood Fang Zhicheng's intention, which hinted that he would be given an important task in the future, but his mood was also complicated. Although he could not be said to be walking sideways in Caoyao now, even ordinary deputy mayors would give him some face when they saw him. However, everything was done with the help of Fang Zhicheng's power. If he really left Fang Zhicheng's protection and faced the storm, it would probably not be so easy.
Hua Qingwen promised in a deep voice: "Boss, thank you for giving me the opportunity. I will definitely not let you down."
Fang Zhicheng stood up, walked to Hua Qingwen, patted him on the shoulder gently, and said earnestly: "Remember, always be responsible only for yourself!"
After Hua Qingwen left the office, Fang Zhicheng let out a sigh of relief and called his mother Su Qing. They had arranged to call at this time last night because it involved important personnel information.
Su Qing smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "Good news, it has just been approved. Song Wendi will serve as the deputy secretary of the Huainan Provincial Party Committee and acting governor, mainly responsible for the economic work of the entire Huainan government. The meeting went more smoothly than expected. Although there were some minor incidents, they were basically under control."
Fang Zhicheng became quiet after hearing the news. Just as he had guessed, the final outcome of this game was still his victory. Premier Li Siyuan named the real estate in Huainan during a video conference, and then Wei Qun assumed the corresponding responsibility, and then Song Wendi took office. This was a pre-designed plot.
The game between high-level officials was roughly like this. There was no bloody fight, but every link was meticulous and delicate. Fang Zhicheng observed the change of the candidate for the governor of Huainan Province and gained a lot. If he really got to that position, he would have to solve the problem in this way.
Fang Zhicheng asked, "Where will Wei Qun go?"
Su Qing said calmly: "There is no place for him in the Development and Reform Commission. He has two choices. First, he can be transferred to another province, or he can work at the Central Party School for a while."