Fang Zhicheng could not help but shout out in surprise, and the towel on his shoulders fell to the ground. The woman with a kind face but known as "Old Buddha" flashed through his mind.
Once Karl Lagerfeld passes away, there will inevitably be internal strife in the Hongda Group. Can Zhao Qingya withstand the pressure and suppress the internal disputes
Fang Zhicheng let out a long sigh and said softly, "Sister, don't be sad. I will come to Qiongjin soon and I will protect you."
Chapter 0337 Internal and External Troubles of the Zhao Family
The funeral of the old Buddha was held in a very low-key manner. These were the words left by the old Buddha before her death. She said that she had a glorious life, and now that she was gone, she would return to dust, without a trace of fireworks, coming clean and leaving cleanly. The old Buddha had been killing in the business world for a lifetime, and she began to read Buddhist scriptures in her later years, so her thoughts were more open-minded than many people.
"Grandma passed away peacefully..." Zhao Qingya said softly after seeing Fang Zhicheng. She was wearing a small black suit, with a "filial piety" on her arm. Her delicate face was slightly pale, and her eyes showed no sign of exhaustion.
"Everyone will reach this step. Karl Lagerfeld's life can be described as legendary. There were setbacks, achievements, sorrows, and happiness. If a person could gather all these experiences in just a few decades, it would be perfect. That's why she is so peaceful." Fang Zhicheng comforted her softly.
Zhao Qingya nodded, walked in front, and led Fang Zhicheng to the mourning hall. Fang Zhicheng observed the changes in the Zhao family. It was quieter than he had imagined. There were no people coming to pay their respects in an endless stream. Only a few people were talking to each other, and they deliberately lowered their voices. Everyone tacitly wanted to give the old man an environment to leave peacefully.
Fang Zhicheng wore black mourning clothes as arranged. He knelt on the futon and looked at the old man in the photo. He suddenly felt inexplicably sad. Although he had only met the old lady twice, he found that she was a wise old man who was full of love for his family and younger generations.
Everyone expresses love differently. Because Karl Lagerfeld has experienced so much, her way is very hidden and hard to guess.
Fang Zhicheng grew up in a single-parent family. He is particularly sensitive to feelings, so he can clearly feel the good intentions of the old Buddha. Whether it is for the Hongda Group or for the Zhao family, the old Buddha has good intentions. Every step she takes is full of goodwill, but it is too profound for people to see clearly.
For example, the serious illness of Mr. Buddha more than a year ago was also a strategy to transfer power, so that the Hongda Group could be smoothly handed over to Zhao Qingya.
Zhao Guoyi is constantly busy. He is the executive vice governor of Huainan Province, but in this family, he is the eldest grandson and needs to do many things himself.
Fang Zhicheng discovered a detail: there were no officials at the funeral, mostly old relatives. Apparently this was also what the Empress Dowager had requested before her death.
The Zhao family is a wealthy and powerful family in Huainan. The old Buddha is the actual helmsman of the family. She has a long-term vision. The funeral cannot be too high-profile, because it is likely to bring negative effects. The higher the level of the family, the more calm their style of doing things.
In the center of the mourning hall was placed the portrait of the old Buddha, and in the center was placed the coffin, in which her body lay. Unconsciously, Fang Zhicheng's eyes were moist, and a tissue was handed to him. He turned around and took a look, and it was sent by Zhao Qingya. Fang Zhicheng wiped the corners of his eyes and sighed softly: "I'm sorry, I was affected by the environment and lost my composure!"
Zhao Qingya's nose was sour and her eyes were red. She said softly: "Grandma is an amazing woman. She supported the entire family and took on a lot of pressure. Even us, her descendants, didn't understand her. Now I regret that I had a quarrel with her in the past."
After Karl Lagerfeld passed away, many secrets were revealed. Many stories were not as everyone imagined. Karl Lagerfeld left people with a reputation of being mean and vicious, but she also did a lot of good deeds. For example, she donated a large number of Hope Primary Schools in her personal name, and she also donated a large amount of money in a low-key manner during several national disasters.
The old lady, goodness outweighs evil, and her reputation for cruelty is only due to the situation. If a widow wants to gain a foothold among the heroes, how can she not act decisively and ruthlessly
"He's really a pretentious guy who knows how to perform." Zhao Min, a filial daughter sitting next to him, showed a hint of disdain in her eyes and said sarcastically in a low voice. Zhao Min didn't know why she was furious when she saw Fang Zhicheng. Maybe it was because her mother thought too highly of this young man. Before she died, she even held Zhao Qingya's hand tightly, hoping that she could go on with Fang Zhicheng.
Her son Huang Haoran heard what Zhao Min said and whispered, "Mom, today is grandma's funeral. Let's not make trouble, otherwise our relatives will look down on us. Besides, our eldest cousin is here too, and he will definitely stand on the other side."
Zhao Min swallowed her anger and said, "Am I still afraid of Zhao Guoyi? Although he is the governor, I am his aunt. Now your grandmother has passed away, and I am the oldest among the direct descendants of the Zhao family. Zhao Guoyi decided to join the officialdom more than ten years ago. From that time on, the assets of the Zhao family have nothing to do with him. I have worked hard for the Zhao family for so many years, but in the end, all the family property was handed over to Zhao Qingya. I can't swallow this breath."
Huang Haoran was moved when he heard this, and whispered: "Mom, I have an idea. Now many people in Hongda Group are dissatisfied with my cousin. What do you think if we gather these people and remove my cousin?"
Zhao Min took a deep look and suddenly realized that her son was not as innocent as she thought. She said softly, "Haoran, did someone tell you to say this to me?"
Huang Haoran was slightly confused, and quickly covered it up: "Mom, I just said it casually, who is willing to tell me this?"
Zhao Min said to Huang Haoran seriously: "The matter between me and your cousin is a conflict within our Zhao family. You must not listen to other people's slander and be used by those with ill intentions. There must be a part of the property of Hongda Group that belongs to you. I will fight for it for you. Don't worry too much."
Huang Haoran nodded quickly and said softly, "Mom, I understand." At this moment, the cell phone in his pocket vibrated, so he left Zhao Min and went out to answer the call.
Zhao Min stared at Huang Haoran's back, and suddenly had an illusion, realizing that she didn't understand her son.
Huang Haoran received the call, his face showed impatience, and he complained: "Boss Qin, didn't I tell you? My grandmother just passed away these days, and my family is very busy. Please don't contact me for the time being."
Qin Chen smiled faintly and said, "Boss Huang, even though you told me, I'm still a little worried. When will you get the funds you moved back? The group is auditing the company's accounts. If you don't get it back, I'm afraid it will be exposed."
"Don't threaten me!" Huang Haoran shouted coldly, "I said I would definitely return it. Don't you trust me?"
Qin Chen thought to himself that Huang Haoran had a really bad temper, and said in a deep voice: "Boss Huang, I know you are Boss Zhao's cousin and a direct descendant of the Zhao family, but our Hongda Group is a listed company and its assets are open to the public. When you embezzled funds, I reminded you, and you said you only borrowed it for a week. Now two months have passed, and there is still no news, so I reminded you again. The consequences of this matter are not small. If it is exposed, even if you are Boss Zhao's cousin, I am afraid you will have to spend a few years in prison."
Huang Haoran was silent for a moment, his tone softened, and he whispered: "Brother Qin, please be tolerant of me for a few more days, I will definitely solve this matter."
Qin Chen sighed and said, "Well, I'll try again. However, my ability is limited, and I may not be able to resist any day."
Huang Haoran thought about it and tempted, "Brother Qin, I will remember your help this time. Now that my grandmother is gone, my mother has the most shares besides my cousin. Who knows when the Hongda Group will change its name from Zhao to Huang. By then, I will definitely give you corresponding compensation."
Qin Chen smiled and said, "Then I'll wait for your good news."
After hanging up Huang Haoran's phone, Qin Chen reported to a middle-aged woman sitting on the sofa: "Boss Liu, things are developing as you planned. Huang Haoran has fallen into the trap and is still kept in the dark. As long as the right time is waited for to expose this matter, the direct line of the Zhao family will be in a passive position."
Liu Yan nodded and said with a smile: "Qin Chen, you were arranged to join the subsidiary of Hongda Group for today. Once the Zhao family's direct lineage has a scandal, the Zhao family's side branches will surely make a comeback. Without the old Buddha in charge, Hongda Group is bound to be in chaos. By then, we can fish in troubled waters."
Qin Chen showed a worried look on his face, and pondered: "There is just one thing that worries me. If Hongda Group experiences a major shock and its stock price drops, it will require a lot of funds to acquire Hongda..."
Liu Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. If you want to deal with Hongda Group, I can't do it alone. I have already contacted the Dong family and the Zhu family. These two families also suffered a great loss from the Zhao family. Now is a good time for revenge. I believe they will definitely have revenge and complaints."
Qin Chen sighed and smiled, "Since Mr. Liu said so, I feel relieved. However, after this incident, I am afraid I can't survive in Huainan anymore."
Liu Yan waved her hand and promised, "Please rest assured that I have promised you. When you complete the task, I will arrange for you and your family to go abroad. As for the funds embezzled by Huang Haoran, they have been transferred to your overseas account, which is enough to ensure that you can invest and start a business without any worries."
Qin Chen smiled happily and said, "I believe in Mr. Liu's character."
The death of the old Buddha provided Zhao's opponents with a golden loophole. The conspiracy against Hongda Group had been planned several years ago, and the opponents quickly started to implement it as soon as the old Buddha died. The old Buddha was as cunning as a thousand-year-old fox, which made those opponents silent, but Zhao Qingya, the new helmsman, was obviously not enough to make them afraid.
Qin Chen was a pawn planted in the Hongda Group. In addition, there were many other pawns lurking in the dark. Commercial spies were everywhere. They were in Hongda, but they were actually serving other forces. They usually conveyed some confidential information about the Hongda Group, and at the critical moment, they would not hesitate to turn against the group.