Chapter 1596 True Intention
Although Qiongxi Academy is only a private academy, the influence of its name is actually not only in Danzhou, but also in Haihan, and even in parts of the southeastern coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty. This academy is already somewhat famous. . Xun Pengcheng had seen relevant reports about Qiongxi Academy in official newspapers more than once, but he just couldn't remember Zhang Jinbao's tacky-sounding name. If Zhang Jinbao hadn't reported his family name, he would probably have continued to guess the other party's identity.
Compared with Zhang Jinbao, Xun Pengcheng can only be regarded as an unknown person in terms of reputation and wealth. It is not a shame to take the initiative to bow to him. This gesture of goodwill obviously won Zhang Jinbao's favor, and the harmless smile finally reappeared on his face.
"It's okay, but if this identity is revealed early, it will inevitably change the mentality of participants like Mr., and this is not the result I want to see." Zhang Jinbao said in a deep voice: "That way, even if someone is willing to take out the money, The sponsorship is probably based on my reputation rather than the project they are researching.”
After hearing this, Xun Pengcheng also felt that what Zhang Jinbao said made some sense. Zhang Jinbao's weight was certainly not on the same level as that of the nerds who were engaged in research. His identity could win the trust of these researchers and of course make the outside world believe in these projects. The profitability, and maybe someone will hope to get more contact with Zhang Jinbao through investment projects, and that is not what Zhang Jinbao wants to achieve.
Zhang Jinbao continued: "If you ask such a question, you must have a certain interest in these projects. I basically know everyone in the local circle, so you are from other places, right? This kind of behavior in Mr. I have seen clothing worn by several officials. It is said that because this kind of fabric can only be produced by a manufacturing workshop in Zhejiang, it is expensive. It can only be made in Sanya, and the construction period is at least half a month. If I am not wrong, Is he a wealthy businessman from Sanya?”
Xun Pengcheng also had to admire Zhang Jinbao's discernment. Except for the question of his identity as a "rich businessman," his other speculations were almost all correct. When he was making this suit in Sanya, his boss recommended this kind of clothing to him and made the same introduction. It was because he heard that officials liked to wear this kind of clothing that he gritted his teeth and made it regardless of the high price. got this suit of clothes. However, Xun Pengcheng did not intend to clarify his true identity immediately. He at least wanted to find out Zhang Jinbao's true intention of engaging in this activity to avoid getting into trouble again.
Now that the two sides were testing each other, Xun Pengcheng felt that the pace of the conversation was too slow, and he didn't want to waste too much time on fruitless things, so he simply went straight to the topic and said: "Zhang Shanchang, what am I actually? The person is not important, I just want to express to you my views on the activities of the Haifeng Poetry Society.”
"But it doesn't matter." Zhang Jinbao responded.
Xun Pengcheng said: "With all due respect, Zhang Shanchang's idea is good, but the efficiency is too low. If operated in the current way, these projects may not be able to meet anyone who knows the goods for three to five months. And Zhang Shanchang I don’t want to disclose my identity in advance. How many sales can I make in a year and a half? ”
"Listening to what you said, sir, is there a better solution? Then I would like to ask for advice, and please give me your advice." Zhang Jinbao did not feel unhappy because of Xun Pengcheng's words. Instead, he bowed to him and humbly asked for advice. .
If Zhang Jinbao had a bad face after hearing this, or if his reply was thorny, then Xun Pengcheng would definitely turn around and leave, and he would not talk nonsense to him anymore. He didn't want to take the risk of reminding someone who didn't understand what was good and bad, let alone talk about cooperation with someone whose temper would explode at the slightest moment. However, Zhang Jinbao's response was impeccable, which forced Xun Pengcheng to continue the conversation.
Xun Pengcheng said: "I would like to ask first. Zhang Shan must believe that these projects have excellent development prospects, so he will use the current model to help. But if this is the case, why not publicize it widely and let more people know about it? The existence of these projects? ”
Zhang Jinbao was silent for a moment before responding: "If some projects are exposed, the government may not agree to continue research by private individuals."
Xun Pengcheng thought that was right. This was the main reason why Zhang Jinbao was so secretive. However, in Xun Pengcheng's view, this level of cover-up was just a cover-up. It would not have much effect at all, and it was difficult to maintain any confidentiality at all. If the security department gets wind of it, these people will just wait to be invited in for tea.
Xun Pengcheng said: "Rules are dead, but people are alive. For projects that the government deems inappropriate, can they find ways to make them appropriate?"
Zhang Jinbao said: "Your Excellency means..."
"Life in this world is nothing more than fame and wealth. Whatever the person who can strangle you by the neck wants, you can give it to him. Of course, the premise is that you can afford it." Xun Pengcheng looked at Zhang Jinbao with playful eyes and said: " I think there are no conditions that can stump Zhang Shanchang on the ground in Danzhou, right?”
Zhang Jinbao smiled and shook his head and said: "It's easier said than done. Not everything can be negotiated with the government. Although I have a little reputation in Danzhou, I am not so bold as to negotiate terms with the government. What do the leaders say? I just do it, this is the right attitude.”
"But these things you did in private are not right!" Xun Pengcheng said without mercy: "Since the government will not agree, Zhang Shanchang will do it secretly. Is this the right attitude? Our country of Haihan has never been If you want to carve out a world in the South China Sea, the leaders often say that there is nothing you can't do. Why doesn't the mountain chief give it a try? "
"Can't afford to lose." Zhang Jinbao's answer was both brief and practical: "I have to consider not only personal issues, but also the prospects of Qiongxi Academy. If the chief thinks this move is inappropriate, it is a small matter to touch me, but Qiongxi Academy will be touched." The West Academy is in trouble, that is the fate of thousands of people!”
Xun Pengcheng was shocked. He did not expect Zhang Jinbao's reason to be like this. This academy operator who looked like a businessman actually put the interests of the academy and students first. If he was not lying, then this magnanimity It's really heartbreaking. It is no wonder that these elites from various local academies are willing to trust Zhang Jinbao and entrust their research projects to the Haifeng Poetry Society organized by Zhang Jinbao.
After Zhang Jinbao finished speaking, he looked at Xun Pengcheng and said: "If Mr. Cheng can help in this regard, then I will do it. I will thank you very much in the future!"
When Xun Pengcheng heard the word "thank you", he felt nervous again. He had been in constant trouble since the last time he was thanked by Ma Dalan. Now he is particularly sensitive to this word. He was a little nervous when Zhang Jinbao mentioned remuneration. . Seeing Xun Pengcheng's silence, Zhang Jinbao thought that the other party was waiting for him to issue more specific conditions, so he continued: "If Mr. Cheng can make a connection and contact the head of Sanya to express his position on this, he can make these research projects legal." Hua, I am willing to pay you a reward of 10,000 yuan.”
If it had been two months ago, Xun Pengcheng would have jumped up when he heard this number. After all, with his income as a reporter at the time, he might not have been able to save 10,000 yuan even if he worked until the end. This was of no use to him. It is different from an astronomical number. However, before that, he had already dealt with the generous Ma DaLan man, and by accident, he received generous rewards from the Ma DaLan man, and became a rich man overnight, so At this time, when he heard Zhang Jinbao offered a price of 10,000 yuan, he didn't have much reaction. He just recalled the past and felt a little in his heart.
Zhang Jinbao misunderstood Xun Pengcheng's attitude. He suddenly remembered that this person was not an ordinary person. Although the price he offered was not low, the other party might not take it seriously, so he quickly complained. : "I am just confused. Since you are a wealthy businessman from Sanya, how can you care about a mere ten thousand yuan?"
Xun Pengcheng wanted to say that ten thousand yuan was really a lot. Even though he was a rich man now, this ten thousand yuan was by no means a small amount. It was just that he was a little distracted just now and didn't have time to respond. But now that Zhang Jinbao regards him as a wealthy businessman in Sanya, he doesn't bother to explain more and will wait and see what happens.
Zhang Jinbao immediately made another more attractive condition: "If what I said before can be realized, I am willing to donate 20% of the shares of Qiongxi Academy to Mr.
Even though Xun Pengcheng was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but be moved by Zhang Jinbao's offer. This was not an interest that could simply be measured in monetary terms, and the 20% stake in Qiongxi Academy was not that easy to value. Moreover, if this share is obtained, not to mention the long-term economic benefits, just the name of the academy operator will enable him to become the teacher of countless students in the future, and this kind of connections is even more impossible to buy with money.
But Xun Pengcheng has a very fatal problem, that is, he does not have many high-level connections, and he cannot talk to the noble leaders in Victory Fort. Zhang Jinbao's expectations may be in vain. But he didn't want to let go of the piece of fat that had been brought to his mouth. He quickly searched his mind for any useful intelligence information.
Among the interpersonal relationships that Xun Pengcheng had access to in the past, there was a person who had close contacts with Haihan's senior management. However, Li Nai, the backstage boss, rarely interfered with the affairs of the newspaper. Xun Pengcheng had worked in the newspaper for two years and had never seen anything like this. I have been a host several times. Moreover, he has resigned from the newspaper and left for many days. There is no way he can go back and shamelessly ask Li Nai to introduce him to the big shots in Haihan's senior management.
Unless... Xun Pengcheng can come up with something that moves Li Nai's heart, then there might be a chance to ask Li Nai for help. Xun Pengcheng had heard some rumors before. It was said that the owner of the newspaper invested in many and complex businesses in Haihan. Even he himself couldn't remember which projects he had invested in. As long as it was a business that he found interesting, he would not hesitate to take action. , or shareholding operations, or direct acquisition. Almost every time he goes to Sanya, one or two new records will be added to the business under Li Nai's name.
Xun Pengcheng knows that Li Nai is a person who likes novel things very much. If he can get Li Nai to take a fancy to Zhang Jinbao's research project, let him invest some money, and then go out to persuade Haihan executives to give the green light, there may be a chance of success. .
But Xun Pengcheng was not sure whether Li Nai was still in Sanya. Even if he was still staying in Sanya, Xun Pengcheng would not dare to go back to look for him. Because when he left Sanya, the Ministry of Security specifically told Xun Pengcheng that he would not be allowed to go back in the short term. Even if Xun Pengcheng was brave enough, he would not dare to go against this special yamen. If he challenged the authority of the Ministry of Security, he would risk his own life.
So how to get Li Nai to get the news and come to Danzhou on his own is another technical task. Xun Pengcheng was not sure about this and did not dare to give Zhang Jinbao a guarantee. He could only respond: "Mr. Zhang is too polite..."
"It would be too foreign to call us Mountain Chief anymore. It is not as good as you and me as brothers, and it will be more convenient for each other." Zhang Jinbao felt that this matter was promising, and he began to get closer without hesitation.
Xun Pengcheng hesitated for a while, but still followed Zhang Jinbao's words: "It's disrespectful, so I will try to get a better deal with Brother Zhang. This matter can be done, but the process may be a bit complicated and it will take some time..."
Zhang Jinbao felt that Xun Pengcheng's words seemed to have an overtone, so he immediately interjected: "Brother Cheng, do you need some money to take care of your joints?"
Xun Pengcheng didn't want to tarnish his image with such details, so he quickly waved his hands and denied: "That's not the case. To be honest, I know a real wealthy businessman who is very close to the leaders of Victory Fort. If he is willing to come forward, Say hello, the government will probably get it through. I just don’t know if he is in Sanya right now, so I’m afraid there may be some inconvenience in contacting him.”
"This matter is easy to handle." Zhang Jinbao immediately responded: "Danzhou has opened a civilian telegraph. Although it is more expensive, it is very convenient to contact Sanya. I asked Brother Cheng to draft a letter and then sent someone to generate electricity. Report, if the wealthy businessman you are talking about is still in Sanya, the news can be delivered within today."
Xun Pengcheng had forgotten about this. Of course he had heard of telegraphs. However, civilian telegrams were priced on a per-word basis and were quite expensive. With his income as a reporter, he couldn't afford it. Of course, at that time, almost all of his social relationships were in Sanya, and there was no need to use telegrams to contact people from other places.
Zhang Jinbao even brought out the telegram, and Xun Pengcheng could no longer refuse. However, he and Li Nai were not familiar with each other at all. Even before the incident at the newspaper office, Li Nai may not have remembered Xun Pengcheng. Now a telegram is needed to summon Li Nai from Sanya to Danzhou, which is also a big test for Xun Pengcheng's ability to write stories. But thinking about the 20% stake in Qiongxi Academy, Xun Pengcheng was unwilling to give up such a great opportunity. Moreover, Zhang Jinbao's eagerness made him vaguely feel that if this matter was completed, the future benefits would probably be far more than the benefits Zhang Jinbao had given so far. This person is so shrewd, and the two percent of the shares would definitely be earned back in the future. .
(End of chapter)