Zhang Ran didn't call Nikolayev. To be honest, the reason why people like You Jingyang have such great power actually has something to do with him.
When McKay Supermarket was founded in China, Zhang Ran told Nikolayev not to invite some so-called foreign elites to manage Huaxia Company. That would only be counterproductive, and they might not be accustomed to the local environment in China.
Nikolayev chose to listen to Zhang Ran's opinion, so when choosing the president of Huaxia, he always used Huaxia people.
At the same time, it also proves the correctness of this decision, because many foreign companies have sent so-called foreign elites to China, resulting in many Chinese branches losing money or even going bankrupt.
You Jingyang has also come up step by step, with a very stable foundation. In addition, after so many years, the answers You Jingyang has given to the head office have always been very good, so the head office has become more and more responsible for the management of the Huaxia branch. Somewhat relaxed.
This is also one of the reasons why You Jingyang has so much power that his current mentality is somewhat unbalanced.
Therefore, Zhang Ran does not blame Nikolayev, nor does he think that this is an obstacle deliberately set by Nikolayev for him.
He Yong didn't speak in the front, just drove silently.
Zhang Ran said to He Yong: "Call Xiao Qing over. It would be best for her to participate in the next thing here."
"OK."
Then Zhang Ran took out his phone and dialed.
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At the Beijing headquarters of the state-owned Shangguo Supermarket, Jiao Zhen was dealing with something at this time. Suddenly his personal mobile phone rang. He picked it up and looked at it. It was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, hello, who are you?" Jiao Zhen said while handling official duties.
"Brother Jiao, it's me, Zhang Ran." Zhang Ran's laughing voice came from over there.
Jiao Zhen was stunned, and then immediately said: "You guys still know how to call me? Tsk, tsk, tsk, I thought you had forgotten me."
"I'm sorry, I've been a little busy lately. It's not like you don't know, brother. By the way, I'll be arriving in the capital soon. Do you have time, brother? Let's get together?" Zhang Ran seemed a little apologetic in his tone.
Jiao Zhen said with some suspicion: "You guys have something to do with me, right? I don't believe you are so kind."
Zhang Ran said speechlessly: "I just miss my old friend. Brother, where are you thinking about? Am I that kind of person?"
"You really came to me for nothing?" Jiao Zhen still didn't believe it.
"It's just a pure get-together, don't worry too much. Okay, I'll send you a message when I get to the capital, and you can come directly then." After saying that, Zhang Ran hung up the phone.
Jiao Zhen was a little happy and a little suspicious at the same time. What was happy was that he and Zhang Ran were considered friends. Naturally, he was happy to see old friends.
What's suspicious is that he knows that Zhang Ran goes to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. He didn't think of him for most of the year before, and now he comes here to look for him. Is this really okay
But soon Jiao Zhen shook his head and didn't think about it anymore. He had to go there no matter what.
After settling the matter a little and handing over to the secretary, Jiao Zhen left the company.
An hour later, Zhang Ran saw Jiao Zhen here.
"Brother, you miss me so much, come on, give me a hug." Zhang Ran smiled and opened his arms to hug him.
Jiao Zhen also hugged Zhang Ran vigorously, looked at Zhang Ran carefully, and sighed: "It's really wonderful and enviable!"
"Brother, I don't want to make you envious like this, let alone experience such a wonderful thing." Zhang Ran sighed.
"Okay, stop talking about this, let's go in and have something to eat." Zhang Ran invited.
Jiao Zhen looked at the store and said speechlessly: "You, a big boss, invite me to come to this place? You can really do it."
Zhang Ran said nonchalantly: "What's the point? These small restaurants only taste authentic, and the food in those big restaurants doesn't taste good. Do we two brothers still care about this?"
"Okay, okay, you have the right anyway." Jiao Zhen said, spreading his hands.
After finding a private room to sit down and ordering the food, Zhang Ran asked with a smile: "Brother, how have you been these past years?"
Jiao Zhen said: "What else can we do? Just survive."
"Brother is still so humble. I know that back then you drove away several foreign companies. Over the years, you have brought Shangguo to where it is today. It can be said that Shangguo is in the current situation. My brother deserves a lot of credit." Zhang Ran praised.
These words seemed to have reached Jiao Zhen's heart. There was a bit of pride in his eyes, but he still said modestly: "It's not all my fault, but also the country's strong support."
Zhang Ran said: "Brother, I am still humble. Without you, Shangguo would not have developed so strong."
"Haha, okay, stop complimenting me, let's talk about you. You have caused quite a stir during this period," Jiao Zhen said.
At this time, the food was on the table. Zhang Ran poured wine for the two of them, and then sighed: "I don't want to cause so much trouble, but they just want to keep me idle. My brother, you don't want to You know, if you can have free time, you will never find something to do by yourself.
Hey, what else can be said? In the final analysis, all I can say is that good fortune makes people happy. "
As he said this, Zhang Ran and Jiao Zhen clinked a glass and drank it all in one gulp!
Jiao Zhen also knew Zhang Ran's current situation. Hearing this, he also said more. After eating a little food and drinking some wine, Jiao Zhen smiled and said: "Okay, don't talk about anything else. Let's talk about this." What do you want from me this time?"
Zhang Ran said with a smile: "I know I can't hide anything from you, brother."
"I knew you would never invite me to drink for no reason." Jiao Zhen cursed with a smile.
After the two joked for a while, Zhang Ran said seriously: "Brother, this time I am bringing up an old matter. How about you come over and help me?"
The reason why it's an old story is brought up again is because the spokesperson Zhang Ran initially chose in the supermarket industry was not Zhuo Fan, but Jiao Zhen.
But due to some policy reasons at the time, and the fact that Jiao Zhen worked very well in a state-owned enterprise, private enterprise was really not a good choice at the time.
So Jiao Zhen rejected Zhang Ran back then, and Zhang Ran chose Zhuo Fan later.
Jiao Zhen fell silent when he heard this. He didn't refuse or agree. He just asked, "Why are you talking about this? How can I help you now?"
Zhang Ran knew what he meant and said bluntly: "I have bought Mackay Supermarket and I have absolute control."
Jiao Zhen was shocked when he heard this. Of course he knew that Mackay Supermarket, although not as good as theirs, was still the first echelon in the Chinese supermarket industry. Even at the bottom, it was still the first echelon.
Now it was unexpectedly taken over by Zhang Ran without any notice, and he still had absolute control. How could he not be shocked that a big boss in the industry like him didn't receive any news at all
But looking at Zhang Ran in front of him, Jiao Zhen thought for a while and found that this didn't seem to be a surprise.