The next afternoon, Fang Zhicheng came to Huaxia Bank to visit Wenfeng. Five minutes in advance, Fang Zhicheng called Wenfeng downstairs, and Wenfeng smiled and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time, please come up quickly."
Wen Feng was correcting documents when she saw Fang Zhicheng coming in. She dropped her pen, stood up, and welcomed him to the sofa, then poured him a cup of tea. Fang Zhicheng took a sip, looked around, and smiled and praised: "President Wen, your office is really unique."
Wenfeng's office has a feminine atmosphere. It is different from other leadership offices. The wall is hung with modern oil paintings instead of traditional Chinese paintings. The color of the bookcase is not the usual brown, but a light and elegant milky white. The sofa is also European in style, which is eye-catching.
Wen Feng smiled, crossed her legs, and said, "Maybe in other people's eyes, my office style is a little too ostentatious, but I think the office is an important place, and it should be decorated so that I can feel happy when working every day."
Fang Zhicheng nodded and said, "Listening to your talk is worth ten years of reading. After I go back, I will decorate my office." After that, he took out the plan for cooperation between Dongtai Merchants Investment Service Co., Ltd. and banks and guarantee companies from his briefcase, bent over and handed it to Wen Feng.
Wenfeng carefully flipped through the document, frowning slightly. When she saw something she didn't understand, she would ask Fang Zhicheng from time to time. Fang Zhicheng also explained it to her heart's content. From Wenfeng's attitude, it can be seen that she still attaches great importance to this document. Fang Zhicheng is her husband's confidant and direct descendant. Wenfeng also regards Fang Zhicheng as her own person, so she is so attentive.
"This is indeed a very challenging project and a major reform. At the same time, it is also an important opportunity for the bank." Wen Feng closed the plan and frowned, "We are family, so I will be more direct. As an investor, the bank has never lacked good projects. Although your project is innovative, it is not the most outstanding among many projects. Moreover, the bank needs to consider its risks. It is difficult to impress me with just a plan."
Fang Zhicheng was not dissatisfied with Wenfeng's straightforwardness. Wenfeng was honest with him, which showed that she had seriously considered the feasibility of this project. Fang Zhicheng had also considered many issues before coming. He had already prepared for Wenfeng's concerns about risks. He smiled and said, "The plan is only the first step of the cooperation. The risk issues will be borne by Dongtai Merchants Investment Service Co., Ltd. and the guarantee company. We hope to use this method to minimize the bank's risks."
"At the same time, I think we all need to take a long-term view. If all industries follow the path of their predecessors, there will never be any progress. Banks need to seek stability, but should they give up the opportunity to get close to the market and better integrate in order to seek stability?"
Wen Feng smiled and said, "I'll take the plan first. I'll contact you after discussing it with other senior executives in the bank. How about that?"
Fang Zhicheng knew that it was impossible to discuss cooperation overnight. Today was just a preliminary contact. In the later stage, he might have to take other measures to slowly infiltrate and change Wen Feng's mind. He smiled and said, "Okay, please consider it, President Wen. This is an important matter for Yinzhou and Dongtai."
Seeing that Fang Zhicheng didn't pester her too much and knew when to stop, Wen Feng knew how to advance and retreat. She looked at his face, pursed her red lips, and said, "I feel uncomfortable when you call me President Wen. Let's change my name."
"What should I call you then?" Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "Then I will call you Master's Wife from now on. Secretary Song is not only my leader, but in my heart, she is also my Master."
"Okay then, this title is more humane and much more pleasant to the ear than "President." Wen Feng smiled and nodded in agreement.
Chapter 0248 A Thoughtful Gift
Song Wendi privately considered Fang Zhicheng as his disciple and had mentioned this idea on many occasions, but never in front of Fang Zhicheng. Qiu Hengde had secretly pointed out to Fang Zhicheng many times, asking him to find Song Wendi and have a ceremony to become his disciple. Fang Zhicheng had always had this idea in mind, but it just didn't happen.
Today, Fang Zhicheng called Wenfeng "Master's Wife", which made him determined to regard Song Wendi as his master. The ceremony of apprenticeship is not important, the key is that the intention must be there. Fang Zhicheng calling Wenfeng "Master's Wife" undoubtedly brought the two closer, and Wenfeng also changed her attitude towards Fang Zhicheng and regarded him as her own.
Wenfeng chatted with Fang Zhicheng and asked about Song Wendi's recent situation. Fang Zhicheng would call Xiaoyan, the nanny of the Song family, from time to time and was very familiar with Song Wendi's situation. Wenfeng and Song Wendi had a very special relationship, but it was obvious that Wenfeng was still very concerned about Song Wendi. Fang Zhicheng gently advised: "Master's wife, Master still cares about you. He has called Secretary Siyuan many times for your affairs. I can see that you have feelings for him. Why don't you two give up your prejudice and be a family. Wouldn't it be better if you were happy?"
Wen Feng was slightly startled, then sighed softly and said, "Every family has its own problems. Xiao Fang, I know you mean well, but things are not as simple as you think. For so many years, my husband and I have been living apart, rarely together, and the affection between us is more like a family. A family relationship that is neither too cold nor too hot is exactly the best for the two of us, and we both hope to maintain this state now."
Fang Zhicheng knew that it was a private matter between the two of them, so he didn't want to go into it too much. Seeing that it was getting late, he smiled and said goodbye, "Master's wife, you still have a lot of things to do, so I won't bother you anymore."
Wen Feng smoothed the corner of her clothes and escorted Fang Zhicheng to the door. She then said to Fang Zhicheng, "I will discuss your plan at the executive meeting. In addition, even if this plan is not passed, I will call the person in charge of the Yinzhou branch and relax the loan policy for the newly introduced enterprises in Dongtai."
Fang Zhicheng hurriedly expressed his gratitude. Although he was unable to finalize the cooperation with the bank in the plan, the relaxation of loan policies was also a good news for Dongtai's investment promotion work.
Banks have always been a key card that local governments play when attracting investment. Good bank loan policies can help companies obtain funds. With funds, companies can operate normally and grow rapidly.
After leaving the Huaxia Bank headquarters, Fang Zhicheng told Lao Guo to drive the car to the Zhao family's old house. When he was almost there, Fang Zhicheng called Zhao Qingya, and when the car stopped, Zhao Qingya was already waiting at the door. Fang Zhicheng arranged for Guo Jinyuan to go back to the hotel first, because it was unknown when the night would end, and it was not particularly appropriate to let Guo Jinyuan enter the Zhao family for dinner, so it was better to let Guo Jinyuan go back first.
Seeing Fang Zhicheng holding a bag, Zhao Qingya asked with a smile: "What is that?"
Fang Zhicheng shrugged and said, "It's none of your business. It's just a little thing to make the old man happy."
This little gadget was bought by Fang Zhicheng specially when he got off the car during the trip. It is extremely impolite to come empty-handed when visiting someone's home, especially to the elderly. Bringing some small things can often make them happy.
Zhao Qingya secretly thought that Fang Zhicheng had some intentions, and reminded him, "The old Buddha has a very good eye, and ordinary gifts will not impress her."
Fang Zhicheng tilted his head and chuckled, "Can the gift from my future grandson-in-law be an ordinary gift?"
Zhao Qingya waved her fist, and Fang Zhicheng turned sideways and sped past. Zhao Qingya turned back to look at the car of the Merchants Group and asked softly, "Has your driver ever practiced martial arts?"
Fang Zhicheng nodded and said with a smile: "Why? Can you tell?"
Zhao Qingya was quite concerned about the people around Fang Zhicheng, especially those who were skilled in martial arts. If they didn't hurt others, they would hurt themselves. She said softly, "People who practice martial arts walk differently from ordinary people. Lao She wrote a short story in which an old man always dragged one leg when walking. Others thought he was disabled, but in fact he was practicing martial arts with every step he took. Wolves also have the habit of dragging one leg when walking, because it is protecting its claws. Your driver walks as if he is stepping on springs. He must be practicing leg kung fu, and he has been practicing kung fu for at least 20 years. You should either make this kind of person your confidant or keep him away from you."
The Zhao family is a family of traditional Chinese martial arts, and Fang Zhicheng still trusts Zhao Qingya's vision. He smiled and did not answer directly. He had already made up his mind that Guo Jinyuan was a person worth associating with.
Walking in with Zhao Qingya, Fang Zhicheng discovered many details that he had not noticed last time. The walls on both sides of the Zhao family courtyard were green, made of original bricks, without any paint, which gave it an extremely ancient atmosphere. There were two large locust trees in the courtyard with green leaves, which looked extremely lively.
Entering the dining room, several people have already sat down. Several faces are familiar. In addition to the old Buddha, Zhao Guoyi is also there, and the other is Zhao Min's family of three. Zhao Min glanced at Fang Zhicheng, feeling a little unhappy, because the old Buddha actually allowed Fang Zhicheng to attend the family dinner today, and she felt a little unwilling. Zhao Guoyi smiled, waved at Fang Zhicheng, and said, "Zhicheng, sit next to me today."
Fang Zhicheng first shouted "Hello, Grandma", then sat down next to Zhao Guoyi, with Zhao Qingya sitting on the other side. Seeing Fang Zhicheng being treated so grandly, Zhao Min snorted coldly and said, "We've waited for so long, shouldn't we have dinner?"
The old Buddha nodded and said softly, "Then serve the food."
Zhao Min sighed sarcastically, "Mom, our family hasn't been this lively for a long time. Xiao Fang is really an honored guest of our family. Lian Guoyi also came home for dinner today. Should we thank Xiao Fang? Haoran, you should toast Xiao Fang."
Fang Zhicheng certainly didn't know that Zhao Min was targeting him, so he waved his hand and said with a faint smile: "Aunt Zhao, I don't drink, please forgive me. Otherwise, how about tea instead of wine?"
Zhao Min curled her lips and said unhappily, "Aren't you working in the government? How can you not know how to drink?"
The old Buddha snorted and said, "Stop talking. If you don't want to drink, don't force it."
When Zhao Min saw that the Old Buddha defended Fang Zhicheng, she became even more dissatisfied, but due to the Old Buddha's authority, she dared not say much. She could only purse her lips and say no more.
Seeing that the old Buddha had spoken, Fang Zhicheng took the opportunity to hand over the gift and said, "Grandma, this is a gift I bought for you when I passed by the store today."
Zhao Min raised her eyebrows, thinking that Fang Zhicheng was quite good at flattering people, but she knew her mother's personality, and she would not look down on ordinary things. Fang Zhicheng's flattery might be hitting the wrong target.
The old Buddha took the bag and found it was quite heavy. He smiled kindly and said, "Xiao Fang, you are thoughtful."