MMB Chapter 1436, I'll be back!
Chapter 1436, I'll be back!
Chapter 1436 I will come back!
Upon hearing that the International Hotel construction project was gaining momentum, Li Xuewu decided to flee. He didn't stay a day longer and rushed back on the 18th.
It's worth mentioning that Gu Ning, who is so busy with work, still managed to take leave and bring her child to join him in the steel city for a few more days.
Li Shu and Li Ning were naturally very happy. If going to their grandmother's house was considered a long trip, then what was going to the steel city thousands of miles away?
"Dad, look! A little bird!"
Li Ning stood on his bunk, peering out the window. Trains sped past, yet he could still see a fascinating world around him.
Li Shu stood on the opposite bed, pretending to understand what was outside to her younger brother.
Whether Li Ning believes it or not is not important; what matters is that the siblings can strike up a conversation.
This is quite novel. Li Shu and Li Ning have different concerns and even different perspectives, seemingly unrelated.
Even though they are completely unrelated, their topics always seem to collide.
Because no matter how far-fetched the topic is, it will eventually come back to the long journey.
"Does a bird fly faster, or a train run faster?"
Li Xuewu, who was reading a book, looked up, acknowledged his son's reminder, and asked with a smile.
Li Ning first looked at him very carefully, then pondered and looked back out the window.
After a long pause, just when Li Xuewu thought he had forgotten the question or didn't want to answer it, he said, "The train is faster."
"Why?" Li Xuewu didn't dwell on whether the answer was right or wrong, but looked at his son and asked with a smile, "How did you find out?"
"We're on the train now—"
Li Ning's little brain was still working at a rapid pace, and he spoke loudly with each sentence, but would pause for a few seconds after speaking.
"I don't think even the little birds could catch me!"
He turned his gaze away from the window and looked at his father earnestly, saying, "Our train has left the little bird far behind."
Li Xuewu is already very satisfied that his two-and-a-half-year-old child can speak in such long sentences and has a certain level of thinking ability.
The answer to the question is not important; what matters is that Li Ning is thinking about it seriously.
“So that’s how it is—”
Li Xuewu smiled and nodded, saying, "You're very observant."
“I saw it too—” Li Shu chattered on the side, “I saw the little bird get left behind by us.”
Children will inevitably have a sense of comparison and competition, especially when there are many children in the family.
The siblings in Li Xuewu's family are alright. Although they are not much different in age, Li Shu has the domineering air of an older sister, while Li Ning has the attitude of a younger brother.
As long as the children in this family don't harbor any ulterior motives to become the eldest, they won't fight.
Gu Ning was also reading a book, but the two children were making so much noise that she looked up at the window and asked Li Xuewu, "How much longer until we get there?"
"Hehe, you've only just passed through Tianjin."
Li Xuewu handed her some fruit he had brought from home and said, "Want some?"
Gu Ning glanced at him, her eyes filled with the helplessness of being deceived.
Li Xuewu told her that the steel city was not the destination, and there was scenery along the way, but no matter how beautiful the scenery was, it couldn't compare to the beauty of the whole family being together.
If it weren't for the fact that he genuinely wanted her and the child to go to the steel city to be with him, Gu Ning would never have come out to suffer.
During the two years of intensive study activities, many key personnel went down to provide support or were transferred to other hospitals, leaving the main hospital in urgent need of manpower.
The reason she had the opportunity to pursue a master's degree after only a few years of working is not solely due to her background.
Surgeons in that era were highly qualified professionals, unlike in later generations where many surgeries can be treated through interventional procedures.
Cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and other specialties are the focus of care in hospitals.
Gu Ning has only been working for a few years and has not specifically chosen a major.
The hospital needed her to master cardiac surgery skills, so for the past two years, her postgraduate course has focused on cardiac surgery.
Her mentor was a leading expert in the field. Due to work requirements and organizational emphasis, she was given a task to learn, so how could she not learn well?
Gu Ning continued working at the hospital while pursuing her postgraduate studies, essentially working and studying at the same time.
The old professor went from guiding them in surgery to instructing them on how to perform surgery, and now, unless there are complex or rare cases, he can basically let go of the burden.
You might ask, how can such a young attending physician perform cardiac surgery?
It might be a bit uncertain for future generations, but in the present, with a lack of medical environment and conditions, it's already lucky if someone can have the surgery.
Furthermore, there are very few doctor-patient disputes in this era, so doctors can focus on their profession and don't have as many worries.
Because Gu Ning is simple-minded, highly focused, and has a steady hand, her skills have improved rapidly.
Technological advancements and high surgical success rates have led hospitals to place even greater emphasis on training her.
How are good doctors trained?
It's a bit harsh to say, but it requires handling a large number of cases, summarizing observations, and even a huge amount of surgical practice.
She hasn't even graduated with her master's degree yet, but the number of surgeries she performs has already skyrocketed. The hospital's message is that practice makes perfect, so they're increasing her surgical workload.
Basically, during the time Li Xuewu was away from home, she performed two surgeries every day.
If we consider that an average surgery takes 3 to 4 hours, her daily workload is extremely high.
Young, focused, and with children—these three factors combined make her a key player.
Some might ask, if youth and focus are important, what kind of condition is having children?
These days, people still value carrying on the family line, and the concept of being childless has not yet emerged.
If you don't have children, people will say that you're not healthy, or that you have some kind of problem.
You can't not have children; even the organization will talk to you about it.
This can be considered a mission in life.
Gu Ning not only completed her mission, but also gave birth to a boy, which reassured her superiors even more.
She's already had a boy, surely her family won't pressure her to have more, right?
As long as female doctors don't take maternity leave, they can absolutely guarantee the continuity of their skills.
Another reason why Gu Ning was valued by the hospital was because of Li Xuewu.
In this era, workplaces placed great importance on personal life, and work and promotions were based on family background. If one's family background was complicated, then it was all over.
Conversely, a stable family and a harmonious relationship between husband and wife can lead to better work performance.
Why conduct this kind of investigation?
Some people say that this method of assessment is inhumane and too subjective.
Actually, that's not the case. Especially for someone like Gu Ning, who receives special missions at the main hospital.
I won't go into how special the mission was, but without solid technical skills and psychological qualities, and without passing the background check, how could the organization dare to use her?
There must be a reason why they can be specially trained.
However, this debt of gratitude for nurturing is too heavy for some people to bear.
Think about how many people take care of Gu Ning's family while she's at work. Most people don't have such excellent and focused learning conditions.
Gu Ning's salary is not low, but in the current environment, he is not considered a millionaire.
It was because of Li Xuewu's support that she was able to have the privilege of going directly to work from home, and that she didn't have to take care of her children, cook meals, or do laundry.
With her wholehearted dedication to learning, how could her knowledge structure and skills not improve rapidly?
Gu Ning took the initiative to ask for leave because she thought that Li Xuewu deserved half of the military medal.
The hospital also considered that Gu Ning was still very young, had a family, and had young children, while Li Xuewu worked in other places all year round.
Husbands and wives can't always be apart; you can't forget your family while working.
So when Gu Ning asked for leave, her boss thought about it and granted it, even telling her to have fun.
Is it fun? What kind of fun are we doing?
Gu Ning was mentally prepared when she decided to take leave, but she didn't expect to regret it a little after getting on the bus.
She took a week off, and the round trip alone took four days. If she also had to consider the adjustment time after her vacation...
This kind of vacation is so pointless.
If Li Xuewu had discussed it with her earlier, they could have both taken a leave of absence in the capital.
Why spend your time on a train, crammed into a sleeper compartment and making a ruckus?
“I used to work in a factory, and when I went on business trips to the steel city, I thought it was something new and didn’t pay much attention to it.”
Seeing that she wasn't eating, Li Xuewu took the food away and said in a nonchalant tone, "It's just one day and one night. You don't usually sit like this, so it feels novel to sit like this once."
"At first it was hard seat, then hard sleeper, and now it's soft sleeper."
He smiled and continued, "Sometimes when I get tired of sitting or lying down, I'll find someone to chat with."
"But as I get busier and busier at work, I have less and less of that mindset."
Li Xuewu looked up, glanced at the environment in the carriage, and said, "Especially when I go to work in the steel city, I make two round trips every month."
"I used to be able to enjoy the pleasure of traveling, but now I've forgotten how time passes by. I spend it all reading books and documents."
He picked up the thick book in his hand and said helplessly, "Sometimes I think about when our whole family can travel together, and my journey will no longer be a solitary one."
"With you, there is the laughter of children, and time spent in a small space."
"You did it on purpose, right?"
Gu Ning stared into his eyes, her voice becoming somewhat emotional, but knowing his character well, she was afraid of being deceived into shedding tears.
Li Xuewu is bad at persuading people, but he's a master at stirring emotions and can easily make people cry.
"Now everything has gone your way, hasn't it?"
"Of course, I am very happy."
Li Xuewu chuckled and patted his son's bottom, then looked at his daughter, and finally his gaze fell on Gu Ning's face. "Thank you."
"Annoying—" Gu Ning couldn't help but let her eyes well up with tears.
Li Shu and Li Ning listened to their father's words, somewhat confused, but they could sense the change in the atmosphere in the carriage, and stared blankly at them.
Li Xuewu smiled as he placed the fruit on the small dining table, picked up his son, looked out the window, and asked, "Tell Dad, where are we now?"
"Mountains—so many mountains—"
Li Ning looked back at his father, then looked out the window, pointing with his little finger as he spoke.
Li Shu glanced at her father and younger brother, then turned and snuggled into her mother's arms, looking up at her mother who was wiping away tears.
"Mother--"
"Yes, Mom's fine." Gu Ning finally understood Li Xuewu's definition of family. She smiled at her daughter and said, "Shall we go see the mountains with Dad and my brother?"
"it is good--"
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There are many mountains along the way, and even more mountains in the steel city.
Li Shu and Li Ning, a brother and sister, were carried onto the platform by their parents, one in each arm.
Zhang Enyuan and Yu Zhe had been waiting for a while, and they quickly ran over to help.
Fearing the child might be shy around strangers, the couple didn't pick up the child themselves, but instead took the luggage that the train conductor and staff had helped carry down.
This is a train from the Beijing Railway. The train conductor and crew were very polite and hospitable throughout the journey.
"The train is right outside the platform, but there are too many people today, so it's difficult for the railway to let the train on."
Yu Zhe explained softly, then jogged over, carrying a large bag of luggage, and headed towards the exit.
Hongxing Steel Group has influence in Beijing Railway because of their cooperation.
Li Xuewu has influence in the steel city, but that's because the temple is small but the wind blows. Hongxing Steel Group is considered a top-tier large unit in this area.
You might say that there are many large enterprises in the steel city, but Hongxing Steel Group is different. A single factory is nothing special, but when they are combined, they become remarkable.
Furthermore, the industrial enterprises of Hongxing Steel Group are all representative and technologically advanced.
Steel and automobile factories, steel aircraft factories, electronics factories, etc., fully meet the policy requirements and are definitely mainstream.
He could even meet with the deputy director in charge of industry in Liaodong, and he had a lot of influence in the steel city.
His car wasn't considered top-of-the-line in Beijing, but it was quite unusual in the steel city, especially the license plate, which was rarely seen in Beijing.
Given Yu Zhe's carefree nature, he would have already driven his car onto the platform to wait for people.
However, Li Xuewu repeatedly emphasized that he was not allowed to exceed the scope of the curriculum.
There are no problems with normal use and operation; any violations or breaches of rules and regulations are strictly prohibited.
You can get on the platform when you need to, and you can't get on when you don't need to.
Yu Zhe's explanation was somewhat redundant, and it wasn't actually meant for him.
This kid has grown a lot in the past six months, at least in terms of emotional intelligence.
He made this explanation because he was afraid that the secretary-general's wife would complain.
Zhang Enyuan was more worldly-wise than him and could also discern subtle differences in appearance.
The Secretary-General's wife didn't have any complaints on her face; she was just tired from the journey.
"I've already ordered the food."
He walked beside Li Xuewu carrying two bags of luggage and reported softly, "We'll deliver it as soon as we get home and rest for a while."
"Did you see that kid Jia Geng?"
Li Xuewu nodded, and while carrying the child, asked, "Is the house clean enough?"
"That's good. He was doing laundry at home when we arrived."
Zhang Enyuan smiled and replied, indicating that he knew the joke.
It's hard to say how the leader arranged it. He had to pick up and drop off Li Xuewu every day. He couldn't see who lived in that house all day, but he couldn't possibly not see them every single day.
Besides, if Li Xuewu brought anything back, it was he and Yu Zhe who moved it in.
He didn't even know whose house it was, and the people living in the house kept changing.
He had certainly seen Jia Geng, that half-grown boy, and knew that Qin Huairu, the director of the group's guesthouse, was Jia Geng's mother.
But he couldn't understand why Director Qin's son was living in the secretary-general's house.
What is the relationship between the two?
This time, the person in question arrived. The secretary-general's wife and child came on vacation and stayed here, which really baffled him.
Was the woman who used to live here, with her hair tied up and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, the secretary-general's temporary nanny? Or a relative?
"Sure, as long as he can take care of himself," Li Xuewu said with a smile. "I didn't dare stay at home for long, afraid he would starve to death there."
To be honest, Banggeng is really bold. This time, Zhou Yamei didn't come back, and Li Xuewu went back to Beijing for vacation, leaving him alone at home.
Even a typical fourteen-year-old wouldn't dare live alone in such a big house, but he did.
Why did Li Xuewu ask him if he wanted to go home together before he left? He wanted to use this fear to scare him and force him to return to Beijing.
But Bang Geng didn't care at all. Judging from Zhang Enyuan's words, he was living a pretty good life.
Li Xuewu dared not leave Banggeng alone at home, so he arranged for Zhang Enyuan and Yu Zhe to take turns checking on the house to prevent it from burning down.
It's impossible for him to starve to death. Knowing in advance that Uncle Wu was coming back, and with his family no less, he had to make a good impression.
Bang Geng saw Gu Ning very few times, and spoke to her even less often.
The meeting also took place in the courtyard house. Gu Ning went home with Li Xuewu for dinner, and when he saw her, he simply called her "Auntie".
Gu Ning knew him, but being a woman of few words, she wouldn't talk much to a child.
Over time, Banggeng extended his awe of Li Xuewu to Gu Ning as well.
Uncle Wu is so capable, so the aunt who married and lived with him must also be very capable.
Of course it's powerful! Aunt Ning is a doctor, so the needles must be extremely painful.
He didn't know that his Aunt Ning rarely used needles; she always used knives, which were much more powerful.
Banggeng's positive performance in housework and hygiene made Li Xuewu feel the difference as soon as he entered the house.
"Oh, that's rare, young master—"
Li Xuewu saw Banggeng wearing an apron coming out of the kitchen and joked with a smile, "This house is clean enough."
"That's—" Banggeng greeted Gu Ning with a smile, "My aunt is here, how can I not tidy myself up properly?"
"This is something your mother asked us to bring to you. Your Uncle Wu bought it for you."
Gu Ning nodded, took the bag from Yu Zhe, and handed it to Bang Geng.
Bang Geng's eyes showed a momentary tremor, and then he thanked him earnestly before accepting the two packages.
Mother hands line, wandering clothing.
Departure thick seam, meaning fear of delay in return.
Qin Huairu asked Li Xuewu to bring her some thick autumn and winter clothes, all of which were newly made.
Without even thinking, just by looking at the neat hem of the garment, you can tell that this is Qin Huairu's handiwork.
To make this set of autumn and winter clothes, I wonder how many nights Qin Huairu had to stay up.
With work during the day not to be neglected and many things to do at home, Bang Geng couldn't possibly be unaware of this.
Furthermore, seeing how Li Shu and Li Ning were having so much fun in their new environment, he really missed home and his mother.
"You two, if you have nothing else to do, don't leave. Eat before you go back."
Seeing that Yu Zhe and Zhang Enyuan were about to leave after bringing their luggage in, Li Xuewu greeted them.
"My child's maternal grandfather has arrived; I need to go back and entertain him."
Zhang Enyuan casually made up an excuse; he certainly wouldn't stay and interfere with his boss's vacation.
Yu Zhe's reason was even stronger: "I've already made an appointment with someone, Zhang Meili from logistics."
Zhang Meili, true to her name, is indeed outstanding in terms of figure and appearance in the organization. She is known as the "flower of logistics" and that's what people are talking about.
Yu Zhe's principle for dating can't even be described as casting a wide net; it's more like desperate measures taken in a panic.
The driver of the group's secretary-general must be quite impressive. He's very particular about his food and clothing, clearly from a wealthy family, and probably has quite a few girls who like him.
But this guy is a bit different. He doesn't like those who like him, but he chases after those who don't like him, and every girl he pursues ends up falling for him.
He had no problems with his livelihood, and he came from Beijing with his superiors, making him one of the most sought-after bachelors in the metallurgical plant.
His sister, Yu Li, only has one younger brother, so she would never let him suffer.
Not to mention ordering clothes for him every quarter, I also give him a lot of pocket money.
He had money and a good job, yet he stubbornly chose to remain single.
Li Xuewu asked him what kind of girl he liked, but Yu Zhe stammered and couldn't answer.
But whenever his boss asked, a certain person would always pop into his mind: a person wearing a white shirt, a gray knee-length skirt, with their hair pulled back, and wearing gold-rimmed glasses…
The reason he pursued Zhang Meili was because one day Zhang Meili wore an outfit that he remembered vividly.
Perhaps it was fate, or perhaps it was a cruel twist of destiny, but Zhang Meili opened his eyes to the world.
In fact, white shirts and gray knee-length skirt suits are quite common in Hongxing Steel Group. This is a type of official uniform, and also a type of administrative suit produced by Tianjin Shunfeng Trading Co., Ltd.
Li Xue wore this when she first started working; she wore both skirts and pants.
Later, Li Xue stopped wearing skirts for a simple reason: she felt she couldn't run.
A pencil skirt will make you trip when you run.
You can be elegant, but what if there's an emergency and you can't be elegant when your boss is waiting for you?
Therefore, many women will buy a set of this outfit and keep it in their closet as a keepsake.
Some people who aren't too busy with work but like to show off their beauty will wear it when summer comes.
Zhou Yamei could have been perfectly content with this outfit, but she never expected that pairing it with her hair up and wearing gold-rimmed glasses would be so striking.
Yu Zhe was completely ensnared, unable to extricate himself, which led to Zhang Meili's existence.
He'd had his eye on Zhang Meili ever since he caught a glimpse of her wearing that outfit as she walked past him.
If we can't get the original, we're not allowed to buy replicas either?
Honestly, once the lights are off, how can you tell if it's genuine or a high-quality fake? As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.
However, even high-quality replicas have flaws.
He knew perfectly well that Zhang Meili was fishing, but he took advantage of his good looks to pick and choose.
Such girls often don't have a good reputation. Although men like them a lot, their reputation gets ruined by this liking.
Even if Zhang Meili didn't do anything, and had no intimate contact with any gay men, this ambiguous attitude was wrong in itself.
However, everyone still considers it the highest honor to be able to pluck this proud flower.
Yu Zhe is not very talented, but he wants to give it a try.
He wasn't talented, but he was wealthy, and he wanted to test whether Zhang Meili was really arrogant.
Yu Zhe is good-looking and his age is just right, but it's his mouth and his quirky personality that really stand out.
Zhang Meili can find fault with him all the time, except for her mouth.
Li Xuewu watched him leave with amusement. If Gu Ning hadn't been there, he would have really wanted to call for another car and secretly follow him.
Watching other people date is boring, but watching Yu Zhe date is especially interesting.
You would never guess how he killed the conversation, let alone how he drove the girl crazy.
If short videos existed in this era, then following and filming his love life would definitely be a huge hit.
The Love Variety Show Car Crash Scene
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"Who is it? I don't know."
Li Xuewu held the phone in cryptic language, his eyes conveying understanding, but his words were utterly confused.
"I'm in Gangcheng. I came back this morning and haven't heard about this."
"How could you not have heard!"
Bao Peigang, on the other end of the phone, was getting impatient and wanted to go up to the roof, questioning, "Don't you read the newspaper?"
"Besides, even if you don't read the major newspapers, you should at least read your factory's United Industrial News."
According to Bao Peigang, Li Xuewu's words were like burning newspapers at a grave—just fooling the ghosts.
In business dealings, people usually give each other face and won't expose each other's excuses unless they've really angered someone.
Bao Peigang got anxious. Last time, he traveled all the way to Gangcheng to ask Li Xuewu about the situation, and Li Xuewu stammered and begged for a long time before finally responding.
He didn't go to the steel city alone; he later invited many friends to come along.
The results of it?
The Red Star Steel Group has already spread the word that their foolish wives are still waiting for Li Xuewu, this daring man.
What happened to the promise that you would notify us as soon as there was any news?
Whoever made the promise back then, the investment shares must have been prepared for them.
The contract is about to be signed, and they've just left us hanging. Is this how humans do things?
"Oh dear, look at this, how am I supposed to explain this to you?"
Li Xuewu clicked his tongue and said, "Before my vacation, I was busy coordinating with Shen Fei. You know Shen Fei, right?"
"Let me tell you, the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation project is the most promising investment we've made in recent years, I..."
Can we stop beating around the bush?
Bao Peigang is single-minded. Today, he called Li Xuewu, who is thousands of miles away, and even called his home, all to find out how the International Hotel project relates to the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation project.
The International Hotel project hasn't even been clearly explained yet, and they're still talking about Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.
By the way, what projects does Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) have?
Look, he hasn't even figured out one pitfall yet, and another one is already waiting for him.
"You're in Beijing? Why don't you go to the group and find Director Li?"
Seeing that Bao Peigang wasn't responding, Li Xuewu tried to change the subject.
“You’re calling me from so far away, I don’t know the specifics. You should contact him.”
"Looking for him? Do you think I could find him?"
Bao Peigang said angrily, "His secretary said he was unwell and went to rest."
"Come, Comrade Li Xuewu, tell me where your Director Li is recuperating? I'm coming to visit him personally just to see him."
"Oh! Is Director Li sick?"
Li Xuewu seemed to be hearing this for the first time, and said in great surprise, "How come I didn't know?"
"I just wanted to spend these few days on vacation with my child and didn't do any work. I never expected such a big thing to happen."
See? This explanation makes sense. Li Xuewu didn't read the newspaper; he was too busy coaxing the child. It's understandable that he said he didn't know.
Do you think Bao Peigang believes it?
Believe? Believe my ass! He's been fooled by Li Xuewu time and time again, how could he possibly believe him?
"Secretary-General Li, you've got the guts to build two hotels for guests in one go, but you don't have the capability, do you?"
Bao Peigang bluntly stated, "We've been cooperating for so many years. If you want to invest, whose money isn't going to be used? What's the point of always avoiding us?"
"Does your Red Star Steel Group really have the ability to swallow it all up in one go?"
"Hey, that's not how it works."
Li Xuewu could tell that he was being impolite on the phone, and his tone had become more forceful.
However, instead of confronting him directly, he cleverly said, "Although I didn't participate in the negotiations for this project at all, I know that the Santayana Group will provide low-interest loans, though I'm not sure of the exact amount."
"Low-interest loans? Where did they come from?"
Bao Peigang's heart skipped a beat. If Santayar Group could really provide low-interest loans, and considering the attitudes of Li Huaide and Li Xuewu, Hongxing Steel might really want to take this big piece of the pie in one go.
If you ask why the International Hotel, with its renowned reputation as the tallest building in China, is so confident that this project will definitely make money, then…
Not necessarily. It depends on who operates the project. If it is operated by Hongxing Steel Group, given its current status of joint ventures and its export cooperation projects, the International Hotel will definitely become a leading commercial symbol in China.
Listen carefully to the underlying meaning, and listen to the sound of drums and gongs. Business managers should not only look inward, but also outward, downward, and upward.
You have to do what the policy requires.
Starting this year, although there are no clear policies or goals, everyone knows that we need to develop the economy, and those who are doing well have already made progress.
Look at Hongxing Steel Group, how rapidly it has developed in the past two years.
To put it simply, while the nationwide study campaign is still ongoing, many enterprises have already consciously prioritized economic development and production growth.
The purpose of the large-scale learning activities is also to better promote production.
There were not many trust companies around Beijing, and at that time, there were no giants in the whole country that could rival world-class companies.
At that time, everyone was poor and facing difficulties; everyone was starting from the same point in their development.
To make progress, we need to develop; to develop, we need to understand policies.
We now need economic development and market circulation to drive domestic production.
Hongxing Steel Group started promoting this project in April, but after four months, it still hasn't received a clear rejection from above. What does this indicate?
Bao Peigang, who had been investigating this project, knew it all too well.
You're saying you can't tell if your sense of smell is dull after a day or two, but after a month or two? It's been four months already!
Why did Hongxing Steel Group build a guesthouse, and why did it accept the suggestion from Santay Group to build an international hotel?
There's a reason behind this.
The fact that a subway station was built in a deserted area does not mean that its designer was at fault; rather, it means that the people who criticized this idea from the perspective of the time were at fault.
Forward-thinking is always the key to taking the initiative and winning.
Isn't it strange that they're already building commercial buildings before the economic development slogans have even been announced and the policies have been finalized?
Assuming the construction period for the new International Hotel site is two years, will economic development policies be delayed by two years?
It's hard to say, but Hongxing Steel Group definitely won't lose money.
Two years is hard to say, but what about three years?
Once the policy is implemented and economic development and foreign trade begin to recover, where do you think foreign businessmen will stay when they come to Beijing?
That's incredibly cunning. No need for advertising or networking; as long as people come, they're considered potential clients of Hongxing Steel Group.
Do you think a company that owns the only hotel in the country that meets international service standards can be underestimated?
What are the current shortcomings in cooperation between domestic and foreign companies?
Putting aside other issues, just considering the technological and production suppression, they often fail to gain the status and benefits they deserve in negotiations.
The reason why some people support the management, negotiation, and signing work of import and export companies is that they have suffered losses in foreign cooperation negotiations.
But look at the operational direction of Hongxing Steel Group. They're negotiating here. Who will gain the upper hand?
A hotel's influence can bring related businesses into the newspapers and even make a number of them leaders in the country's economic development.
If he can truly share in this honor and influence, do you think Bao Peigang is anxious or not?
There was no way to stop him from trying. Li Xuewu had prepared so many fishing spots and spent four months reeling in the fish. He wouldn't give up if the fish were still small.
Fishing is all about mindset.
"Where else could it be? Loans provided by international traders. Where do you think the money came from?"
Li Xuewu said on the phone, "This situation is only possible for you. I wouldn't tell anyone else this."
"Don't say I'm not being fair; you know my situation."
He deliberately complained, "I'm currently in Steel City, and this is the only part I can manage."
"The group is currently focused on economic development, and this kind of negotiation is Gao Zong's responsibility. What am I supposed to say?"
"You're a member of the management committee of Hongxing Steel Group, aren't you going back to the meeting?"
Bao Peigang said skeptically, "The loans provided by Santayar Group must have restrictions. They're not as reliable as our own people."
"Hey, I'm going to say something to you."
Li Xuewu sighed slightly and said, "If I could make the decision, we would definitely invest in and build this project ourselves."
"It's a pity. As you've seen, I always come and go quietly when I return to Beijing on vacation. I don't show up at the company at all."
He rambled on, saying, "I advise you to talk to Director Li about this. We need to make our capital's stance clear. We can't completely trust international capital; we have to hold our ground."
"Where am I supposed to find him?"
Bao Peigang was now somewhat convinced by Li Xuewu, but he was still humming and complaining.
Just believe a little bit, and it will work.
Li Xuewu pretended to think for a moment and asked, "Didn't you go to his house to check on him?"
"I went, but someone's legs are faster than mine."
Bao Peigang snorted, "What a pity, his wife said he hasn't been home for half a month."
"That person can't just disappear, can he?"
Li Xuewu suggested to him, "This way, he won't have to go back to his office, but his secretary Liu Bin will have to report to him."
"You should arrange for someone to keep an eye on Liu Bin. He will definitely meet with Director Li every day."
"Wow! You're so thoughtful!"
Bao Peigang suddenly exclaimed with delight, "As expected of a criminal investigation expert, you're truly exceptional."
"Heh, your swearing is pretty foul—" Li Xuewu curled his lip and said, "Then don't waste my time with me. I wish you a successful start and great success."
"Don't worry, if I can't find Director Li, I'll come back to you!"
Bao Peigang was not about to let Li Xuewu off the hook. He thought that since Li Huaide was in Beijing, he could talk to Li Huaide instead of coming to Gangcheng to find Li Xuewu.
If they come to the steel city, then no matter how they talk, it's on someone else's turf, which makes him uncomfortable.
Negotiations still require these influences; at the very least, one cannot appear weak.
"Looking for me? Heh—"
Li Xuewu chuckled and put down the phone. Seeing Gu Ning's strange look, he said with amusement, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"You're absolutely wicked—"
Gu Ning overheard him talking on the phone with Director Li of the group, and now he's blatantly lying to deceive Director Bao of the credit union.
"The business world is like a battlefield. If there is no shortage of deceit and treachery on the battlefield, how can the business world be without it?"
Li Xuewu didn't care at all about Gu Ning's evaluation of him, and explained with a smile: "Sometimes, rushing things doesn't make a sale. You need to create this kind of scarcity and tension in the sales atmosphere."
"So you guys teamed up to scam money, huh? —" Gu Ning tilted his head and said, "And you expect people to come and give you money willingly."
“This is called capital operation, not fraud. The money didn’t go into my pocket, so how can you call me a fraud?”
Li Xuewu lectured her at length, then emphasized, "Our core purpose is to use their money to operate and help them make money. How can this be called cheating them? They should be thanking us for it."
Oh dear—
Gu Ning grinned, utterly bewildered by what was wrong with the world.
Li Xuewu found her naiveté amusing; she hadn't seen the capital operations of later generations, which were truly ingenious.
You've heard of transferring from left hand to right hand, right? And you've also heard of it disappearing while transferring?
Have you ever heard of a factory manager becoming a boss?
"What do you want to eat tonight? Let Bang Geng order from the restaurant. We've already paid for it."
Li Xuewu smiled and rubbed his son's little face. He was excited about the new environment and didn't want to sleep after lunch.
Li Shu, on the other hand, made the best of it and fell asleep on the sofa after lunch.
Banggeng was worried about the heat inside, so he opened all the windows, both upstairs and downstairs.
Can't we go upstairs?
Uncle Wu isn't home, so who can control him? He went up to check a long time ago; there's nothing secret about him.
"You're already thinking about dinner after just finishing lunch?" Gu Ning glanced at him and said, "Did we come here just to eat?"
Ring ring ring——
Before Li Xuewu could answer her, the phone rang again.
Afraid of disturbing his daughter's rest, Li Xuewu quickly answered the call.
It's extremely rare to get a phone call to his home in Beijing, because the group has a duty manager.
But it's different in the steel city. The group needs to contact him, and other industrial enterprise leaders also need to contact him, so his home phone rings off the hook.
"Yes, I am Li Xuewu."
Li Xuewu responded with a sound of agreement, then sat up straight and greeted him with a smile, "Hello, leader. I couldn't recognize your voice on the phone. Was it because of the distance?"
"Don't talk nonsense, where is Li Huaide?"
The person on the other end of the phone asked rather rudely, "Did you go up the mountain to worship Buddha, or did you go to a cave to cultivate?"
How could Li Xuewu possibly answer this question? What could he possibly say? The other party was Deputy Director Zhang from the ministry, who was in charge of planning and coordination.
"Director Li has gone down to conduct research, hasn't he?"
He's such a good liar; he can just spout lies without batting an eye.
"I came back to Gangcheng today, and I overheard something about it when I came out. It seems so."
"What kind of investigation is this? I don't believe it at all." Deputy Director Zhang curled his lip and said, "Listen to what you're saying. When has he ever gone down to conduct any investigation?"
"..." Li Xuewu was also somewhat helpless. This reason seemed impractical, but in reality, Old Li really did go down to investigate.
Of course, Lao Li went down to investigate precisely to avoid these people.
"If you can get in touch with him, tell him what I said and ask him if he's gotten too arrogant," Deputy Director Zhang said on the other end of the line. "If he doesn't address the issues, where can he hide?"
(End of this chapter)