Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Hearing Zhong Yuemin say this, Yu Guodong's originally calm face suddenly flashed with an extremely uncomfortable look like lightning across the night sky.

Yu Guodong's brows were slightly furrowed, as if they were gently pinched by an invisible hand, revealing a hint of nervousness and doubt deep in his heart.

Then, Yu Guodong asked cautiously with a hint of tentativeness and obvious uneasiness: "Mr. Zhong, what about Manager Li of Jinhua Company..."

Yu Guodong's words seemed to contain a myriad of thoughts and endless words, but at this moment, they were all gathered into this seemingly short but actually extremely heavy question. It was as if those unspoken words were like a heavy rock pressing on Yu Guodong's heart, making him not know how to express himself.

Faced with such a situation, Zhong Yuemin just raised the corner of his mouth slightly, outlining a faint smile. However, this seemingly casual smile seemed to contain a wisdom that could see through other people's minds, and also revealed a calm demeanor beyond ordinary people.

Then, Zhong Yuemin said in a slow but firm tone, "Li Wenbo can't control you. Just continue to do your job well."

Zhong Yuemin's words instantly extinguished Yu Guodong's burning anxiety. Because Zhong Yuemin knew what Yu Guodong was most worried about - what if he used the shares held by Jinhua Company to control the Sitong Company run by Yu Guodong.

Then, Li Wenbo will naturally become Yu Guodong's boss in name. You know, someone like Yu Guodong, who is always proud and arrogant, can never accept this.

Therefore, when Yu Guodong received this clear answer from Zhong Yuemin, his heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down a little.

Seeing Yu Guodong's expression, Zhong Yuemin smiled. He patted Yu Guodong on the shoulder and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Old Yu, you don't have to worry about Li Wenbo interfering with your work. Although Jinhua Company holds shares, our goals are the same, which is to make the company bigger and stronger. Moreover, I have confidence in you, and you will be able to manage Sitong Company in an orderly manner."

Zhong Yuemin paused and continued, "As for Li Wenbo, he has his own responsibilities and division of labor. He is mainly responsible for the overall operation and management of Jinhua Company, while the specific business of Sitong Company will still be led by you. This will not only give full play to your expertise, but also ensure the stable development of the company."

"Okay, Mr. Zhong, I'll take care of it." Yu Guodong responded quickly. His voice was loud and firm, and contained an unquestionable decisiveness.

However, when the topic turned to Jinhua Company and Li Wenbo, Yu Guodong's eyes involuntarily flashed an indescribable complex light.

Yu Guodong first frowned slightly, then snorted coldly, and then said indignantly, "I have to say, Li Wenbo, that loser, is really lucky!" When he said this, it was mixed with strong jealousy of Li Wenbo's good luck, and revealed deep helplessness and emotion about his own ill-fated fate.

Hearing this, Zhong Yuemin asked curiously, "What's wrong? Did anything happen?"

Yu Guodong took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions and replied, "Mr. Zhong, I don't know what means Li Wenbo used to successfully obtain the prime land next to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Just think about it, when the convention and exhibition center officially opens next year, won't the land price there soar several times like a rocket? And I heard that he has already mortgaged this land to the bank!"

Whenever he thought of Jinhua Company, especially Li Wenbo's face that looked extremely smug because of his success, Yu Guodong felt as if his heart was burned by an unknown fire.

After all, Li Wenbo easily acquired such a precious plot of land with huge appreciation potential, and was about to make a fortune with the help of the opening of the convention and exhibition center. This contrast was really hard for him to accept.

What is even more infuriating is that the land was actually mortgaged to the bank. Li Wenbo used financial leverage to magnify his own profits. This operation method made Yu Guodong both envious and jealous.

To be honest, Yu Guodong's indignation towards Li Wenbo was definitely not without reason. He always believed that the person who was truly qualified to hold a large amount of wealth and be able to buy, buy, buy as he pleased should be himself!

You know, for such a long time, he has been working tirelessly to open up new territories for Zhong Yuemin. In this process, I don’t know how much hard sweat he has shed and how much precious effort he has spent!

But what about Li Wenbo? It seems that this guy can easily get everything he wants just by moving his fingers.

What Yu Guodong found particularly intolerable was that Li Wenbo was now so bold as to venture into the field of foreign trade and was even competing with him for business.

This is really overestimating one's own abilities and not knowing how high the heavens and how deep the earth is. Yu Guodong secretly swore in his heart that sooner or later he would teach Li Wenbo a lesson and let him know how powerful he is.

However, although Yu Guodong's heart was filled with all kinds of anger and jealousy, he did not dare to show even a little bit of such negative emotions in front of Zhong Yuemin.

Because Yu Guodong knew very well that what Zhong Yuemin valued most was the loyalty of his subordinates and their strong execution ability. Meaningless complaints and endless fighting were exactly the behaviors that Zhong Yuemin hated the most.

So there was no choice but for Yu Guodong to bury his resentment and burning anger deep in the bottom of his heart, and then try to transform them into a strong driving force to keep moving forward.

Looking back, if it weren't for Guodong's strong recommendation, Li Wenbo might still be living in an inconspicuous corner! How could he be as successful as he is now!

Zhong Yuemin saw a flash of indignation on Yu Guodong's face when he mentioned Li Wenbo. He frowned slightly and then said earnestly, "Old Yu, doing business always has ups and downs. Li Wenbo was able to get that piece of land because of his ability. As for mortgaging the land to the bank, that is also a common financing method. Don't worry too much about it."

Zhong Yuemin paused and continued, "What you need to do now is to focus on your own business and make Sitong Company bigger and stronger. As long as you can make achievements, I will not treat you unfairly. Remember, you should have a big picture and a long-term vision, and don't always focus on the small benefits in front of you."

Yu Guodong nodded gently. Although the movement was small, it seemed extremely serious, as if every nod represented his deep understanding of what Zhong Yuemin meant.

However, the next moment, he seemed to suddenly remember something and abruptly changed the subject, leading the topic to the upcoming important meeting.

Yu Guodong leaned forward slightly, his face showing a little caution and a bit of anticipation, and asked softly, "Mr. Zhong, the Chinese New Year is almost over, and there will be a meeting after the New Year, and I will be required to speak at the meeting. Can you give me some advice? In this case, how should I speak appropriately?"

It is not difficult to hear from Yu Guodong's tone that this speech is of great significance to Guodong, so he is extremely cautious about this matter.

After hearing this, Zhong Yuemin's mouth slightly raised, outlining a faint smile. His eyes, which were originally extremely deep, were now like a deep pool, making it difficult for people to peek into his true thoughts.

After a short pause, Zhong Yuemin slowly spoke, "Haha... Old Yu, in my opinion, now is the time for you to hand in your 'letter of allegiance'!"

Zhong Yuemin's words may sound a bit joking, but in fact they contain his extremely deep understanding and insight into business politics.

After all, as the son of an official, Zhong Yuemin has been exposed to all kinds of complex political relationships and power games since he was a child.

Those so-called rules of the game have long been deeply imprinted in his mind. In contrast, although Yu Guodong has outstanding business operations, once it comes to sensitive issues in the political field and how to accurately control the direction of the situation, he does seem to be somewhat powerless and inexperienced.

When Yu Guodong first heard the words "投名狀", he was stunned, as if struck by lightning. In an instant, scenes from "Water Margin" flashed through his mind like a movie.

In that famous novel, everyone who wanted to climb Liangshan Mountain and become a hero of the green forest had to hand in a heavy letter of surrender. This letter of surrender not only represented their loyalty to Liangshan Mountain, but also reflected their determination to burn their boats and never look back.

Therefore, passers-by walking on the mountain road may have their heads chopped off for no apparent reason at any time.

Thinking of this, Yu Guodong's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, a layer of fine beads of sweat even seeped out of his forehead, and even his voice began to tremble slightly. "Mr. Zhong...Mr. Zhong, you are not going to ask me to...to kill someone, are you? This is absolutely not possible!"

After hearing this, Zhong Yuemin's expression instantly changed. First he was shocked, then speechless and helpless.

Zhong Yuemin rolled his eyes fiercely and said unhappily, "Fuck! What on earth are you thinking about?"

When Yu Guodong heard what Zhong Yuemin said, the big stone in his heart finally fell down. He breathed a long sigh of relief, and his tense nerves relaxed a lot.

But soon, Yu Guodong asked curiously, "Mr. Zhong, what exactly is this so-called 'letter of surrender'?"

"You are asked to state your political stance. How can someone with an unsteady political stance take on a big responsibility?"

Zhong Yuemin's voice was steady and powerful, like a sharp sword, pointing directly to the core of the problem. Sitting on a chair made of huanghuali wood, his eyes flashed with an unquestionable light, "You must be a patriotic Hong Kong businessman who understands the greater good, is in Cao's camp but has his heart in Han, supports national reunification, and supports Hong Kong's return in 1997. This is the general trend and the choice of history."

When Yu Guodong heard what Zhong Yuemin said, his brows furrowed and the cigarette in his hand gently rotated between his fingers, emitting a faint scent of tobacco.

Yu Guodong knows that these words carry a lot of weight. As an elite who has worked in Hong Kong's business community for many years, he knows the importance of political stance to companies and individuals, especially in this turbulent era.

"Mr. Zhong, won't this offend the Hong Kong government?" There was a hint of uncertainty in Yu Guodong's voice. After all, the influence of speech should not be underestimated. Once it appears in the newspapers, the consequences are unpredictable.

Zhong Yuemin smiled disdainfully, and that smile showed both his keen insight into worldly affairs and his indifference to Guodong's worries.

"Old Yu, you don't think you're the only one who has surrendered? Don't worry, there are tall people in front of you."

Zhong Yuemin paused, his tone more resolute. "Which of the so-called top ten families in Hong Kong, the Huo family and the charter king, is not a business giant? They have already made their positions clear and invested heavily in the mainland. This is not only a business layout, but also a manifestation of political wisdom. So, you have to start taking sides too. Being a fence-sitter at this cusp is not desirable and will not have a good result."

"But..." Yu Guodong hesitated, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes. He knew Zhong Yuemin's background very well. As a "second-generation red", Zhong Yuemin's words naturally had weight.

But Yu Guodong is no longer the unknown little man he once was. His every word and every decision may affect his reputation, the future of his family, and even the fate of the entire enterprise. Moreover, his entire family lives on the land of Hong Kong Island, and their safety and well-being are all realistic issues that he has to consider.

Zhong Yuemin narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Yu Guodong with a sharp gaze, as if he could see through Yu Guodong's most secret thoughts deep in his heart.

"Old Yu!" Zhong Yuemin's voice was deep and magnetic, with an irresistible force. "I know you have some concerns in your heart, but some things are actually very simple and clear. Think about it, after 1997, Hong Kong Island will definitely return, there is no doubt about it! What about those British? They can only roll out of Hong Kong Island in disgrace at that time, and they can't even refuse to leave! Because this is not only the inevitable trend of historical development, but also the unswerving will of our entire country, and it is also the unshirkable responsibility of each of us!"

Hearing this, Yu Guodong nodded, and the worry in his heart gradually dissipated. He knew that Zhong Yuemin had always had a unique vision and extraordinary insight, and the decisions he made at many critical moments in the past were ultimately proven to be extremely wise and correct.

So at this moment, he had no doubt about what Zhong Yuemin said. "Mr. Zhong, you are right! I will listen to you."