Sure enough, as soon as Ning Weimin contacted Zou Guodong on the phone, Zou Guodong asked him in a bad tone on the phone about the fact that he had been missing for nearly half a month.
Ask him why Japan said that he returned to China but he was not seen in China?
Ning Weimin could only delay the war first, using excuses to talk about it in person, and hung up the phone in embarrassment.
Unexpectedly, when he walked into Zou Guodong's office at the agreed time, he was treated even more indifferently.
This day is already the end of August 1986.
More than twenty days have passed since the last time Ning Weimin came to Pierre Cardin China Headquarters to report that he was scared away.
Although the tense atmosphere in the company has eased a lot compared to some time ago, the company is still very busy.
The sound of phone calls, typing sounds, and the sound of office equipment... it's a continuous scene, a lively scene.
The two little girls at the front desk still had no time to rest. While answering the phone, they also had to check the invitation letters for the model contest and pack gift boxes for the contest.
Except for telling Ning Weimin that General Manager Song Huagui was very busy these days and had constant important social activities outside, they never stopped.
Under such circumstances, Ning Weimin was naturally embarrassed to ask the front desk to stop what he was doing to take care of himself.
In fact, it was Ning Weimin who took care of himself - went to the tea room and poured himself a cup of tea, then found Zou Guodong's office and knocked on his door.
The first thing Ning Weimin saw after entering the door was Zou Guodong sitting in front of a huge desk, buried in a high-backed leather swivel chair, answering the phone and recording something.
He knew how tired Zou Guodong was, just from the fact that his suit was hanging on the back of the chair, that he was so busy that he was sweating, and that his eyes were bloodshot.
So even though Zou Guodong clearly saw Ning Weimin, he turned a blind eye and didn't even bother to give him a gesture to greet him. Ning Weimin was too embarrassed to say anything.
He sat on the sofa waiting for guests and listened to Zou Guodong's continued words.
"Listen, the construction must be started on time. When the weather gets cold, it will be difficult to dig the foundation. Let's find a way to solve the problem of building materials together. I know that the wire rod is very nervous now. On your side Keep asking for help. As for me, I will try to find a friend who has a supply store. Yes, the building materials must meet the standards. It doesn’t matter if the price is a little higher, but the quality cannot be ambiguous, old classmate, the budget is tight. You are alive. Just work harder and I will treat you well. But it is really a big mistake for you and me to explain. Okay, okay, that's it, goodbye! "
< br>It was only then that Ning Weimin found an opportunity to dare to talk to Zou Guodong.
"Mr. Zou, from what I heard on the phone, the conversation was about our company building its own building. What's the matter? The residents have been resettled and the ground is about to be broken? The progress is going quite smoothly. Yeah, let’s hold the groundbreaking ceremony and have a celebratory drink next..."
Who knew that Zou Guodong was not smiling at all, but he still said to him with a straight face, "Don't smile like that with me. I'm joking with you. You have a lot of time to go abroad when you come up with an idea, and you don't care about the specific affairs. Why are you standing and talking without pain? There are still a lot of trivial things going on, especially domestic building materials. It’s not even a matter of random price increases. The key is that if you really want to buy them and use them, you won’t be able to find them. Suitable goods. Do you know how anxious I was to get things to this point? How many meals did I lose just by getting through all the yamen?..."
Ning Weimin looked at Zou Guodong's face, which suddenly looked ten years older and looked tired. How could he have the nerve to defend himself?
I can only praise it with a face and a self-deprecating attitude.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Zou. You are the one who can work harder. To be honest, you are the best at doing practical work in the company. If you want me to do this, I can't even find a clue. Not only It can make me worry to death, but it can never be handled as efficiently as you..."
However, this hand was of no use to Zou Guodong. Zou Guodong looked at Ning Weimin seriously and continued to question.
"Stop doing this and praising yourself for your foresight, right? Tell me, where have you been these days? Why don't you report back to the company when you return to China! Do you know that the company How many things are you busy with now? But you are gone. You didn't come until the money order was about to expire. Do you still have any sense of responsibility? In name, you are my deputy. This is how you work for the company. ? Although it is true that you are a shareholder of the company, Mr. Song has been busy with the modeling competition and the visit of two French stars to China recently. No matter how big a shareholder you are, you can't be bigger than Mr. Song, right? You are really good, you are just like us? A young master raised by the company, Yangzi, knows how to talk..."
Ning Weimin blushed at being told that, and Zou Guodong almost scolded him as a "waste" who could only eat but not work.
But no one is a fool. Zou Guodong's reason for accusing him was clear and practical, and he could not refute it.
The name "Young Master" and the extended meaning it represents can only be accepted silently.
"Mr. Zou, your criticism is right. I admit that I was wrong. But haven't I come back now? You have to give me a chance to make amends, right? Look at you. They say reach out. If you don’t want to hit the smiling person, I’ve prepared a generous gift for you. Can’t you give me a smile?”
Ning Weimin quickly took out the gifts he carried in his bag, except for a box of Dunhill that Zou Guodong liked. Cigar, and a golden, heavy little thing.
It is the new 18K gold lighter jointly launched by Goldlion and Pierre Carton this year.
This lighter is more sophisticated and uses less materials, but the domestic price is no longer 19,999.
But it’s as high as 26,666 yuan.
Of course Zou Guodong is a knowledgeable person, but because of this, his hair stood on end and he became nervous about this sugar-coated bullet.
“To be courteous for nothing is to be either a traitor or a thief! You gave me such a heavy gift, what kind of crooked idea did you have? Tell me honestly and don’t follow me in this evil way!”
"Oh, it's really a dog biting Lu Dongbin..."
Ning Weimin pretended to be wronged and said, "I am so unbearable in your eyes. I just feel that I have given you a lot of work. I have always felt sorry for the trouble. Just like you said, I did just talk. It doesn’t matter whether my suggestions are good or bad. Anyway, it has caused a lot of chaos in the capital, and most of the burden is on you. , this is always a fact. And without your care, my affairs in Tokyo would not be so smooth. I just want to give you a decent gift. Besides, almost all the senior executives of our company. Everyone has such a thing, but you, the vice president who is less than one person and has more than ten thousand people, don't have one. This is ridiculous...""
"It's not the extravagance brought by your boy that has ruined the company All the people have been led astray..."
Zou Guodong is an upright person, but he is not cold at heart. Hearing what Ning Weimin said, although he was still angry, his tone could not help but soften.
However, Ning Weimin still called out to Chong Tianqu, "Luxury style?" Oops, to be disrespectful, our master is the culprit who brought luxury to our country. If we are in the same company, we are all accomplices. Don't pick on me. Everyone in our company, including you, all live on luxury. Isn't this right? According to your theory, every one of us, including you, is a guilty person. ”
Zou Guodong was speechless again.
When Ning Weimin said this, why did some of the things he cared about seem so stupid.
He had no choice but to look at Ning Weimin and ask, "I'm really curious, how did you get such a long mouth?"
Ning Weimin grinned and finally felt Here comes the chance to regain control of the rhythm.
"Mr. Zou, we have been stumbling across each other for several years, and now we have a tacit understanding. Let me tell you something. Except for Mr. Song, in the entire company, I will only tell the truth to you. How can I be so open-minded to others?" Heartbroken? "
This is a bit sympathetic.
As a result, Zou Guodong can no longer be ungrateful.
I took the cigar, opened the package and took one in my mouth.
After lighting it with a gold lighter and taking a few puffs, he touched his dizzy head and played with the lighter and was filled with emotion.
"Well, you still have some sense of humanity. I will accept this gift."
But as soon as these words were spoken, the suspicion was still difficult to completely dispel.
"Are you really so kind? Don't you have any other requirements?"
In the end, it was okay not to ask, but once I asked, I regretted it, because Ning Weimin was just waiting for him to say this. , immediately hit the snake and put it on the stick.
"I was fine, but since you said so, wouldn't it be inappropriate if I didn't make some requests? That's right, I need some funds for something recently. Didn’t I bring back a bill of exchange for one billion yen? Can you please help me put this money order into my account and then withdraw 10 million yuan for me? I’ll borrow it for two months..."
"What? Ten million?" When Zou Guodong heard this, he coughed and was suddenly smoked by a cigar.
Then he flatly refused because of business matters.
"Ahem...don't say...don't say two months, not even one month! You...ahem, what are you thinking? It's been a year since I got back half of the money I owed the company. Come on. And after getting one billion yen, you just want to use it for 10 million. Isn’t your courage to use power for personal gain too much? Sure enough, you kid has ulterior motives..."
No Thinking that Ning Weimin didn't ask for anything, he put down the money order and stood up.
"Okay. Since you're in trouble, let's even talk about nothing. Don't misunderstand me, and I won't ask for your help. I'll think of other ways to find money, and I can also drain this hole. Block..."
She followed him and turned around to leave, but stopped for a step.
"Ah, by the way, Lao Zou, I haven't been able to come to the company recently. Please forgive me..."
But this time, retreat was used to advance, which was beyond Zou Guodong's expectation. , his heart almost stopped, and he couldn't hold back immediately.
"Wait a minute, if I don't agree to your promise, you are going to ask for leave? Are you threatening me in disguise? Or are you deliberately getting emotional and trying to lose face with me?"
Ning Weimin was facing Zou Guodong at this time, his expression was very fierce, his eyes could kill, it was scary to look at.
But one thing brings another, and a straight man with a temper like Zou Guodong is afraid of a ghost like Ning Weimin.
Ning Weimin treated him with a hard-to-get, one-on-one approach.
“Look at you, your eyes are blood red, like a wolf that wants to eat people. As for that. I want to ask you, what should I do? I didn’t want to say, it’s you I asked you proactively. If you don't tell me, it seems that we are not honest enough. If you tell me, you suspect that I have ulterior motives, right? Money. But doesn’t it take time to do something like this? Can’t you think about it from my perspective? It’s too difficult for me...” This complaint left Zou Guodong speechless again. After a while, he couldn't help but cursed again, "Ning Weimin, Ning Weimin, sooner or later I'll be pissed to death by you..."
Then he swallowed the tightness in his chest.
"Okay, let's talk about the ten million thing, and I'll try my best to find a solution for you. But there's one thing. At the latest, the day after tomorrow, you have to end the outside affairs, and come back to work honestly. The company's recent affairs in the capital are very important. Don't always let us be your backing. It's your turn to help everyone!"
Then he pushed the gold lighter back resolutely. He said decisively, "Take it away and give it back to you."
This move made Ning Weimin confused. Why did he refuse to accept the gift after everything was done?
“Hey, Mr. Zou, what do you mean?”
Zou Guodong said angrily, “You still don’t understand? If it weren’t for this loan, I would take it from you. The gift doesn’t matter. But with this kind of thing, I can’t explain why I accept such a heavy gift from you. It’s an advantage for you!”
Zou Guodong looked at the gold lighter with extremely regretful eyes.
Probably in this life, if he wants to be sad, he won't have to think twice.
Just thinking about what happened today is enough to make him sad.