Chapter 392: It’s not the dark history, but the path I took to get here (Part ) In the following communication, Lu Jieying did not try again, but just listened to Chen Zhuo's description of the current situation and the grand blueprint for the future. When Lu Jieying heard Chen Zhuo say that Suhui might have plans to go public in the next one or two years, he did not take it seriously. Almost all the CEOs who come to apply for loans boast that their company will be one of the Fortune 500 in the future, but what’s the point? The market is changing so fast that many companies that vowed to become industry leaders last year have packed up and run away this year, leaving only a bad debt to the banks. However, what was shown by Tracing Back was still good. The innovative operating concept and the simple way of communicating with customers online greatly saved time and cost compared with traditional education and training companies. And the company's founder Chen Zhuo... Lu Jieying glanced at the young college student in front of him without noticing. During the social event last night, he saw the smart, tactful and mature side of Chen Zhe. Today, I feel that this young man is very determined. It was almost eleven o'clock now, and the two of them had been chatting for an hour without realizing it.

During this period, Lu Jieying did not suggest taking Chen Zhuo to find Zheng Wenlong. Chen didn't seem to be in a hurry, and he didn't take the initiative to ask questions like "Brother Zheng, are you busy now? When will you call me? Should I go over now?" He just sat there quietly and chatted, occasionally picking up the teacup and taking a sip slowly. Then smack your lips, savoring the fragrance and smoothness of the Maojian tea. In Lu Jieying's view, "being good at speaking and interacting with people" is like a skill, which, although subtle, can be developed through training. The mentality of "remaining unmoved even when Mount Tai collapses in front of you" is a kind of "Tao". Throughout history, there have been people with high emotional intelligence who can handle things, such as Chen Zhe, who are good at communication and can achieve success. There are also those who are tongue-tied and taciturn, but after some hard work, they can achieve success. Only those who do not have a frivolous mentality can achieve success. Therefore, "calmness" is a rare quality that successful people need to have. As the director of the credit department of a provincial branch of one of the four major banks, Lu Jieying has met countless entrepreneurs. During their interactions and observations, his eyes are very sharp. His judgment on retrospection is as follows: Under the leadership of Chen Zhuo, this company is likely to become a dark horse in the education and training industry. If everything goes well, even if it is not as good as New Oriental, it will be a very influential education and training institution in several provinces in southern China. Director Lu thought that Suhui would delve deeply into the field of education and training, but in fact he underestimated the ambition of Suhui or Chenzhe. After a while, until about half past eleven, Lu Jieying looked at the time and stood up by supporting himself with his arms on the sofa. "Let's go, let's go find President Zheng now. He has a review meeting this morning." Lu Jieying said: "It should have just ended now." This was within Chen Zhu's expectations, and he knew that something was really going on.

Zheng Wenlong's office was on the 16th floor. When Chen followed Lu Jieying to the door, the secretary was holding a pile of documents for Zheng Wenlong to sign. Chen stopped walking and quickly looked around Brother Zheng's office. It is exactly the same as the office of the department-level leader that I am familiar with. Huge, quiet, and solemn, even the sunlight refracted through the windows seemed to carry a kind of gentleness that submitted to power. This sense of majesty cannot be felt in the office of a department-level leader. Including Chen Zhuo’s previous office, which, like Lu Jieying’s, was a place purely for discussing specific work. To use a metaphor, the office of a department leader (including those below the department level) is like a noisy land temple. All kinds of issues are discussed in it, but only small matters can be decided. The office of a department-level leader looks like a city god temple. The things being studied may seem limited (policy formulation, regulation revision, personnel decision-making), but each one can change the framework for industry development. Zheng Wenlong also saw Chen Zhuo and Lu Jieying, but he didn't say anything. He just adjusted his reading glasses and continued to review some documents and signatures. Chen Zhu secretly sighed, "Deputy Director" is actually the highest position a normal person can achieve. To get higher, you either need to have deep connections or make extraordinary efforts. Moreover, a normal person who wants to become a deputy director has to be like Zheng Wenlong - nearly fifty years old, with a big belly, and wearing reading glasses on the bridge of his nose. Also, due to long periods of sitting, the prostate often rebels. From this perspective, doing business is indeed the way to shorten the time required to cross the class barrier. Private entrepreneurs like Ma and Lei Jun have to be accompanied by provincial leaders wherever they go. However, if one pursues a normal career path, 99% of people will be blocked at the "official position" stage. Ten minutes later, Zheng Wenlong finished signing all the documents. The secretary then talked about the work arrangements for the afternoon and nodded politely at Chen before leaving. The secretary is a man. Generally, leaders of this level pay great attention to personal influence, and male leaders all use male secretaries. Female leaders can use either male or female secretaries. Even in terms of proportion, female leaders also like to use male secretaries (they can do hard labor, can also serve as bodyguards and drivers temporarily, and are not pretentious about working overtime...) "I'm sorry, Chen Zhe. I had a meeting this morning and have been delayed until now." Zheng Wenlong raised his head, suddenly put away his serious face, and greeted Chen Zhuo with a smile. Chen Zhe didn't know if he could change his expression temporarily as naturally as Brother Zheng. "If I had known you were busy, I would have come another day." Chen responded politely and took the responsibility. "President Zheng, Chen is here." At this time, Lu Jieying said at the right time: "I have some things to do below, I will go and deal with them first."

This is a sensible subordinate. Sometimes, when you don’t know whether you should stay or not, then don’t stay! If the leader needs you, he will say, "You can listen too." If the leader feels it is taboo, he will calmly watch you leave. On this occasion today, Zheng Wenlong did not let Lu Jieying stay. So Lu Jieying paused for a moment at the door. Although he didn't hear the leader's voice, he knew in his heart that President Zheng wanted to talk to Chen alone. After Lu Jieying left, the already empty corridor on the 16th floor became as silent as an uninhabited wilderness. In the area where the sunlight could not reach, it seemed to be all dark and gray. Black is too dark, white is too bright, colors are too vivid, maybe gray is the true face of the world. "Chen Zhuo, do you know Gao Jianfu well?" Zheng Wenlong pushed up his reading glasses and asked, with a kind smile on his face, but a hint of inquiry deep in his eyes. Chen Zhuo could totally understand this because he had also had the experience of being "played to one's liking" by others. Although he firmly rejected all temptations in the end and his party spirit prevailed, as someone who had experienced it personally, Chen Zhuo knew exactly how to resolve Zheng Wenlong's doubts. “Yes, the first time I heard the name [Gao Jianfu] was when I read an introduction to artists during the Republic of China period.” Chen started talking nonsense, but he had done his homework long ago, so what he said now had a basis. "...Later I discovered that Master Gao Jianfu was not only an outstanding painter, but also a revolutionary who sacrificed his life and blood..." "...This is reflected in his early paintings..." "…After the founding of New China, Master Gao's paintings began to record the progress and changes in society…" "...I think this is not only a treasure of art, but also a mark of the times..." Chen talked freely. The more Zheng Wenlong listened, the more surprised he was. With his experience, he naturally wouldn't think that Chen Zhe also liked Gao Jianfu by coincidence. It was obvious that he had deliberately got to know him. That kind of embarrassing scene of "can't help but treat young friends as confidants" will never happen in reality. However, Zheng Wenlong was still somewhat touched. This approach of learning before taking action did not tarnish the work of Master Gao Jianfu. So, is this our outstanding junior student at CUHK? Even the gift giving has a scent of knowledge and books. Zheng Wenlong smiled slightly, took off his reading glasses and placed them on the table. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Peony should be hard to find. I've asked others about it before, but I have no clue." Chen's eyes moved. He had finished a social event last night and said that his friend was going abroad and couldn't take the two paintings with him, so he had to leave them to him. Obviously, Zheng Wenlong didn't quite believe it. Are there really such so-called friends who would just leave such a precious painting behind? At this time, Chen Zhuo had two ways to deal with it. One was to continue to stick to his previous reason, and the other was to be a little more honest. There is actually nothing wrong with these two options. However, considering that they were alone now and Zheng Wenlong was asking with some sincerity, Chen was about to reveal some truth in a flash and at the same time hold out a longer bait.

"To be honest, Brother." Chen Zhe seemed to be seen through, and said with a wry smile: "'Pine Eagle Prey' is okay, I asked an old professor from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts for it, but the owner of 'Peony' is not in the country at all." “It took some effort to finally get it.” Chen said with a sigh. Zheng Wenlong nodded and thought to himself, no wonder I couldn’t find out anything, it turns out that "Peony" is not in the country at all. Just when Zheng Wenlong stopped worrying and was about to talk about other things. Chen Zhuo suddenly dropped a bombshell. "In fact, that person also has a painting called "Moonlight Falling on Willow Branches"..." Chen said this while watching Zheng Wenlong's expression change. "Moonlight on Willow Branches" is also one of the four flower paintings brought back by Wan Xulin, and its artistic value is no less than that of "Peony". As expected, when he heard the song "Moonlight Falling on Willow Branches", Zheng Wenlong was obviously stunned. The moment his expression was stunned, it was as if time had stopped for him. For someone of Zheng Wenlong's level, sophistication, and experience, such behavior is almost inappropriate. Chen thought to himself, no wonder the old saying goes "A man without desires is strong." Once you have something that you care about, you can no longer be strong, and you will have a soft spot that can be attacked. "What are my weaknesses? Cosplay and sweet?" Chen Zhuo couldn't help but ask himself, and then said to Zheng Wenlong who was in a daze: "I am also working hard to get "Moonlight Falling on Willow Branches" back as much as possible." "you……" Zheng Wenlong almost blurted out: "Why don't you give me that person's contact information and I'll find a way." But I also feel that this is too hasty. Chen Zhuo has already said that he is trying his best, so I have to wait for him to have a result. "Human." Zheng Wenlong couldn't help but laugh at himself and said, "If you are obsessed with something, you will become impulsive." At this time, most people might console them by saying, "No, no, we are all like this..." This is fine, but it is still a bit dull, and it also puts Zheng Wenlong into the ranks of ordinary people. So, Chen Chu added another sentence. Chen said with a smile: "Everyone is like this. When we see something we like, we will be impulsive. But the difference between Brother Zheng and us is that you are more likely to have it after being impulsive." Zheng Wenlong was no fool, he could fully hear Chen's clever flattery, which was mixed with a vague hint. Zheng Wenlong's heart beat twice. However, on the surface, he still looked calm and composed.

If it weren't for the uncontrollable slight tremor in his arms while drinking tea, and the water drops falling onto the table, Chen Zhe would have hardly noticed it. ······ (End of this chapter)