Chapter 2023 Banquet for Zhou Xiaozhe

Hai Changchun's expression was gloomy.

Zhang Maocai said with a smile: "Chairman Hai, don't get me wrong. I don't doubt your integrity. It's just that it's better to be safe than sorry. We have just started our cooperation, so we must set up the rules."

Hai Changchun sneered in his heart. He had already learned about Zhang Maocai's general intention from Tang Shaoying. The other party wanted to follow up the matter throughout, probably to investigate the smuggling channels and methods, and then kick him away, thinking of eating alone.

How could something so cheap exist in the world?

"Mr. Liu, if you want to inspect the goods, I will certainly cooperate. As for other matters, I can't help you."

Zhang Maocai's expression suddenly became a little unhappy.

Hai Changchun sighed, "Every industry has its own rules. Our industry is very risky, so the confidentiality requirements are extremely strict. I hope Mr. Liu will understand."

Zhang Maocai said coldly: "In short, Chairman Hai is rejecting me?"

Hai Changchun smiled and said, "I had no choice."

Zhang Maocai nodded and picked up the teacup again.

"In that case, let's stop here for now. I'm a little tired. I'm really sorry."

Zhang Maocai directly ordered them to leave.

Hai Changchun understood that the other party was playing the final game with him, and he naturally could not be the one to compromise.

So Hai Changchun said, "Okay, Mr. Liu, you can take a rest if you are tired. Let me say one last thing. This business is good for both of us. As long as we cooperate sincerely and do it well, the profits will definitely become more and more abundant."

"In addition, Hengtong Group has ill intentions towards Sino-Ocean International. At this critical juncture, it is difficult for me to be distracted and give Mr. Liu a detailed introduction on how to do business."

Zhang Maocai narrowed his eyes, his expression changed a little: "Chairman Hai, the crisis your group is facing is related to Yin Daheng? Can you tell me in detail?"

Hai Changchun said with a bitter face: "Hengtong Group wants to develop the three cities of Chaojiang and become the business leader of Chaojiang area. At present, this position belongs to our Sino-Ocean International. As long as they kill me, they can naturally take my place."

"How to kill him?" Zhang Maocai frowned.

Hai Changchun said: "They are not short of money, so naturally they will go for mergers and acquisitions."

Zhang Maocai was surprised: "This is a bit unbelievable."

His expression was just right. From beginning to end, Yin Daheng never said that he wanted to acquire Sino-Ocean International.

Hai Changchun was also very clear that the person who wanted to take over Sino-Ocean International was Zhang Maocai, not Yin Daheng.

Hai Changchun sneered, "Today, Chairman Yin said to my face that he wanted to acquire my company. Of course, I disagreed, so he started to make trouble. The first step was to take away the public-private partnership rights of the Yangjiang Transportation Line from me."

He exaggerated and told Zhang Maocai what happened at the meeting.

Zhang Maocai had a face full of bitterness and resentment, and he pretended to empathize with the others, but it was obvious that he was just faking it.

Hai Changchun gritted his teeth and thought, if you want to act, then I will act with you and see who is more genuine.

"The operating rights of the Yangjiang Line are related to the survival of Sino-Ocean International Group. Mr. Liu, think about it. I am facing such a big crisis. How can I have the mood to do anything else? If I hadn't made an agreement with you before, I would have backed out of this big business."

Zhang Maocai pondered and said, "In this case, I wish Chairman Hai to resolve the crisis as soon as possible and get the company back on track."

After a pause, he asked again: "What is the attitude of the Chaojiang Municipal Government? Logically speaking, the contract they signed with you should support you in this regard, right?"

Hai Changchun shook his head and said, "No matter what the government's attitude is, I will stand firm. As a businessman, it is only natural for me to act according to the contract. If someone wants to take my things from me, I will seek justice for myself, even if it means going to Yanjing."

"It's not good for anyone to do that. Unless I have to, I don't want to go that route."

Zhang Maocai smiled and said, "Indeed, our Lu's Jade Industry Group has had some connections with Liu Fusheng, the Party Secretary of Chaojiang City. I can make a report to the company and persuade Liu Fusheng in the name of the company to resolve this matter from the government's perspective."

Resolve?

Hai Changchun smiled and said, "It would be great if Secretary Liu could help. However, even if we ask him for help, we don't need the Lu's Jade Group. As a local enterprise in Chaojiang, it is only natural for us to seek help when we encounter difficulties."

Zhang Maocai nodded and said, "I have a suggestion. Before you go to see Secretary Liu, you'd better talk to his exclusive secretary Zhou Xiaozhe first."

"Is this necessary?" Hai Changchun frowned slightly and looked at Zhang Maocai in confusion.

Zhang Maocai smiled and said, "Secretary Zhou is Secretary Liu's confidant. As a secretary, he knows best what the secretary is thinking. If you go directly to Secretary Liu, if the negotiation fails, you will have no strategic buffer."

Hai Changchun understood that Zhang Maocai was obviously very concerned about the smuggling issue, so he wanted him to find Liu Fusheng to ease the conflict.

In the meeting just now, Yin Daheng had the look of a fearless villain, and he must have had the support of Liu Fusheng. Now that I go to find Liu Fusheng again, with new and old grudges added together, it would be strange if he would be nice to me.

Through Zhou Xiaozhe, not only can we inquire about Liu Fusheng's attitude, but we can also convey a message to Liu Fusheng. Doing so may indeed ease the conflict.

Zhang Maocai's original intention was probably to buy time for the war. He didn't care who would win or lose between Sino-Ocean International and Hengtong Group, as long as it didn't affect his smuggling business.

Coincidentally, Hai Changchun also meant the same thing. He hoped to make a deal with Zhang Maocai as soon as possible so that he would have evidence of Zhang Maocai's illegal activities.

Once Zhang Maocai falls into the trap, Yin Daheng will no longer be a concern by combining the strengths of Sino-Ocean International Group and Lu’s Jade Group.

Thinking of this, Hai Changchun laughed: "Thank you, Mr. Liu, for your idea. I will contact Secretary Zhou as soon as possible... After all, the funds in my hands are not as abundant as Yin Daheng. After we finish this business, the funds will be sufficient. Then I will have a chance to fight with him."

Zhang Maocai smiled and said, "That's exactly the reason. I wish Chairman Hai a successful start and immediate success."

Hai Changchun said goodbye and left. He felt that there was no time to lose and he should contact Zhou Xiaozhe immediately.

In the evening, Hai Changchun found Zhou Xiaozhe through Gu Hongcheng and agreed to meet at a private club the next night.

The next day, Hai Changchun came to Chaojiang City and met Zhou Xiaozhe. He said very politely, "Secretary Zhou, please take a seat."

Zhou Xiaozhe was also very polite: "Chairman Hai, how can I deserve your invitation? If Secretary Liu knew about this, he would probably scold me for not knowing my place."

Hai Changchun said with a smile: "Secretary Zhou is too modest. Secretary Liu is very busy, but he can handle all aspects properly because he has your assistance. Secretary Zhou has played an indispensable role in the development and construction of Chaojiang City!"

Zhou Xiaozhe gave an embarrassed smile.

Hai Changchun said: "Secretary Zhou, don't think that I am trying to flatter you. These words were all told to me by Mayor Gu himself."