Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and said lightly, "Please rest assured about this. China Merchants Group can spread the word on your behalf, revealing the news that 'Hongda Group is preparing to acquire Sun Hung Kai Properties.' This way, Sun Hung Kai Properties' future development trend will turn positive, and banks will not be so strict in pursuing loans, which can help you temporarily ease the financial pressure."
Fang Zhicheng's proposal was undoubtedly the best solution to the problem at the moment. Wu Haiyan's frown finally eased and she expressed her gratitude sincerely, "Thank you, Director Fang. Without your help, Sun Hung Kai Properties would not have been able to escape bankruptcy."
Although Sun Hung Kai Properties was eventually destined to be acquired, it was the result of the hard work of Wu Haiyan and his wife, and they were more willing to accept the acquisition option than bankruptcy. Moreover, taking a step back, being acquired did not mean that the two of them had completely lost Sun Hung Kai Properties, and they could still participate in the decision-making of Sun Hung Kai Properties in other capacities.
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and said modestly: "Sun Hung Kai Properties is a local enterprise in Dongtai. As a government, we should lend a helping hand in time. Although Sun Hung Kai Properties will be acquired by Hongda Group, this is also an opportunity for rebirth. I hope you can do better and better and become stronger and stronger."
Wu Haiyan nodded and smiled, "I won't let Director Fang down."
Fang Zhicheng thought about it, called Zhao Qingya, explained the situation of Xindi in front of Wu Haiyan, and hoped that Zhao Qingya could arrange a team to come down for research as soon as possible. Zhao Qingya smiled bitterly and said, "You are too impatient, aren't you? You have to let us discuss it at the board meeting, right?"
Fang Zhicheng chuckled and said, "We can't delay this matter. We must strike while the iron is hot."
Zhao Qingya sighed helplessly and said, "I can't beat you. How about this, I'll give you a reply this afternoon."
After the call, Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "There will be news in the afternoon, and I will inform you as soon as possible."
Wu Haiyan blinked her beautiful eyes and realized that the person Fang Zhicheng had just called must be a core figure of the Hongda Group. She breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and said, "In that case, I won't bother you anymore." After that, she prepared to leave.
Fang Zhicheng called her, bent down and picked up a paper bag on the sofa, and said softly: "Mr. Wu, you left something behind."
Wu Haiyan blushed. She had kept it secret, intending to send a message to remind Fang Zhicheng after she left. Being discovered by Fang Zhicheng, she felt a little embarrassed. She lowered her eyelids and said with a red face, "It's not something expensive, just some tea leaves. Please accept it, Director Fang."
Fang Zhicheng reached into the paper bag and pinched it. There were indeed two tea cans inside. He smiled and said, "Boss Wu, you can't let me make a mistake. Even if it's tea, I can't take it..."
After saying that, he stretched out his hand and pushed the paper bag over. Wu Haiyan dodged quickly. Fang Zhicheng misjudged the direction of his palm and touched Wu Haiyan's chest, and quickly retracted it. Wu Haiyan didn't care, she got up and ran out.
Fang Zhicheng sighed and could only let Wu Haiyan leave. Then he sat on the sofa, opened the paper bag, and took off the lid of the tea can. He saw a bunch of red bills stuffed inside. He opened another tea can and saw the same thing. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. This was not the first time he accepted a bribe, but it was the first time he accepted such a large sum of money, a full 20,000 yuan. Fang Zhicheng thought about it, put away the paper bag, and then began to handle official business.
Fang Zhicheng carefully read a document about the underground banks in Dongtai County. This was a task that Fang Zhicheng had ordered a week ago, and it was compiled by the General Affairs Office. After reading it carefully, Fang Zhicheng roughly knew the power of the underground banks in Dongtai. One of the pages introduced Fan Xin'an's underground bank "Jinyi Foreign Trade Co., Ltd."
This is a shell company suspected of illegal money laundering, that is, turning illegal funds into legal funds, and some of these illegal funds even come from corruption. After officials obtained illegitimate benefits, they quietly transferred huge amounts of funds to foreign accounts through the operation of underground banks and after several turnovers, they made it legal. As a result, a large amount of funds accumulated on the shell company platform, which became a small-scale "bank", lending internal circulating funds to companies and individuals in urgent need of money at high interest rates, thus once again seeking huge profits.
The operation methods of Jinyi Foreign Trade Co., Ltd. are very covert. If we do not conduct targeted and thorough investigations, it is difficult to find clues, because this company usually engages in some foreign trade activities and has relatively complete customs procedures. This document from China Merchants Group does not contain any actual evidence, but is just information that the staff learned from some channels.
Fang Zhicheng finished reading the information and sighed deeply. It was too difficult to crack down on the underground banks because it involved the interests of many people. However, if the underground banks were not rectified, the existence of the Merchants Investment Company would become useless and it would be difficult to make progress in business.
Fang Zhicheng closed the information, closed his eyes and thought for a long time, then put the information in the drawer. He wanted to completely eliminate the underground banks. If he did not use any means, it might not attract the attention of the relevant departments.
At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Fang Zhicheng received a call from Zhao Qingya. The proposal of Hongda Group to acquire Sun Hung Kai Properties was approved by the board of directors. The group has arranged people to contact Sun Hung Kai Properties and is expected to conduct a field investigation next week in an effort to complete the acquisition within a month.
Fang Zhicheng immediately called Wu Haiyan and asked her to come to the China Merchants Group.
Half an hour later, Wu Haiyan hurried to the Merchants Bureau. She was completely different from the morning. She couldn't hide the joy in her eyes. It was obvious that she had received the notice from Hongda Group. After Wu Haiyan sat down properly, Fang Zhicheng walked over with the bag and put it next to Wu Haiyan. He said solemnly, "Mr. Wu, please don't make a mistake."
Wu Haiyan felt her face burning, and her mood also hit rock bottom. She said with a trembling voice: "Director Fang, please don't misunderstand. The reason why I give you this money is because you deserve it..."
Wu Haiyan had not had much dealings with government officials. In the past, it was her husband who handled similar issues. When she encountered someone like Fang Zhicheng who refused to accept bribes, she was suddenly at a loss and didn't know how to deal with it.
Seeing Wu Haiyan's panic, Fang Zhicheng couldn't help but sigh and said, "It is the government's obligation and responsibility to help companies coordinate and solve problems. It is undeniable that some officials now use their power and resources to embezzle and accept bribes for personal gain, but I am not the kind of corrupt official who has no morals or bottom line, so please respect me!"
Seeing Fang Zhicheng's righteous face, Wu Haiyan took the paper bag in her hand with great shame, feeling ashamed.
Chapter 0300: Seen Pigs Running and Pork
Wu Haiyan felt her nose sore, tears welled up in her eyes, and a feeling of grievance spread in her heart. She didn't know why she was like this, and behaved so badly in front of Fang Zhicheng. In fact, she just needed to be thick-skinned. Since Fang Zhicheng was unwilling to accept the money, she should just pretend that nothing had happened. However, Wu Haiyan couldn't do that, perhaps because she felt that she had lost her last dignity in front of Fang Zhicheng.
Wu Haiyan first contacted an underground bank, and ended up being coveted by Fan Xin'an. Fortunately, she got help from Fang Zhicheng. Now she wants to bribe him, but is rejected by Fang Zhicheng again. Wu Haiyan was shocked and wondered how she became such a woman. In front of Fang Zhicheng, wasn't she a person who would never give up until she achieved her goal
Fang Zhicheng stared at Wu Haiyan's beautiful, delicate, yet uncertain face, sighed deeply, and advised softly: "Boss Wu, I know it's not easy for you. After your husband's accident, you took on everything alone and had to face the treacherous society, so I can understand you. If you need anything in the future, just let me know and I will definitely help you. Of course, my help is not free. I just hope that you can do your best to run your business well and be a law-abiding and conscientious entrepreneur."
Wu Haiyan reached out and wiped the corners of her eyes. Fang Zhicheng's words undoubtedly touched her heart. She said self-reproachfully, "Director Fang, thank you for your understanding. I did those despicable things because I was desperate. Your appearance made me realize that there is still true love in the world. I won't let you down."
Fang Zhicheng nodded, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He squinted his eyes and looked at Wu Haiyan twice more. He found that this woman was really beautiful. Her appearance was comparable to Qin Yuming. What was even more frightening was that the charm between her gestures seemed to add a faint fragrance to the air, which kept tearing at the depths of his soul and gave rise to a faint pity.
Wu Haiyan sat on the sofa again and reported to Fang Zhicheng about the current construction status of Dijing Garden and the company's current poor financial situation. She frowned and asked softly, "If Hongda Group knew that our company's financial situation was so bad, would it change its mind?"
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and consoled him, "This time, the Hongda Group came down to investigate, mainly focusing on the construction level of your Dijing Garden project, the project planning and the actual level. As for the financial situation, it can't be concealed even if you want to. It's better to be open and honest, so that the Hongda Group will also make a good investment budget after the acquisition. By the way, if the Hongda Group decides to acquire it, what is your psychological price?"
Wu Haiyan showed a look of realization on her face and sighed: "If Hongda Group can save Sun Hung Kai Properties, I would not want a penny."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and smiled faintly: "Mr. Wu, you must not think like that. Saving the New World is one thing, and fighting for your own rights is another."
After that, Fang Zhicheng told Wu Haiyan a price. Wu Haiyan was a little surprised, and then nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll listen to Director Fang."
Fang Zhicheng added, “You are not only respecting yourself but also respecting the other party by offering such an offer to Hongda Group.”
Wu Haiyan smiled faintly and said, "I didn't expect Director Fang to understand business operations so well."
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and smiled faintly: "I have never eaten pork, but I have seen pigs run. I deal with enterprises all day long, so I have learned some tricks from entrepreneurs. In the future, I will also learn more from Mr. Wu..."
Wu Haiyan blushed and sighed awkwardly, "Director Fang, you are too modest. You have taught me a lesson in this matter."
Fang Zhicheng poured Wu Haiyan another cup of tea and asked about her family's affairs, "Director Yang, how is your health now?"
Wu Haiyan showed a trace of sadness on her face and sighed, "He is doing restorative exercises, but the effect is very poor. His mental state is much better, and he is not as pessimistic as before."
After becoming paralyzed on one side of his body, Yang Zhao tried to commit suicide many times, casting a dark shadow over his family.