Chapter 289 Inside Story
Chen Yan felt that she either had a sharp eye or was crazy...
Perhaps she saw Chen Yan's distrust. He Mengxue pouted deliberately and said pitifully, "Don't look at me like that."
"Actually, I have no idea."
"But... I really don't have any idea for starting a business. And... I still believe in Qin Ming's vision."
Chen Yan looked at He Mengxue with some confusion, "What does this have to do with Qin Ming?"
Seeing that Chen Yan was puzzled, He Mengxue then gave Chen Yan a brief introduction to Qin Ming's legendary deeds over the years.
When he was young, Qin Ming found that among his relatives, his uncle had the most potential, so he clung to his uncle and refused to leave.
After going to school, Qin Ming chose his deskmates and friends from those who were either the best students or the strongest people, anyway, they were definitely the best ones in the class.
After graduation, let alone. Every choice Qin Ming made was the best solution in retrospect. And the friends he chose would soon show their potential, get promoted and get a raise, and become successful.
Sometimes, He Mengxue didn’t know whether he had good vision or he had a natural “friend development buff”.
Therefore, when he chose Chen Yan this time, and clung to Chen Yan like a moth to a flame, He Mengxue knew that Chen Yan might really be a super potential stock.
And several subsequent events (such as stock trading) also made her verify this fact.
At first, she wanted to recruit Chen Yan for her own use. Unexpectedly, before she could recruit Chen Yan, she was kicked out of the He family by her father.
So, she pondered for an entire afternoon and thought... what else could she conquer? She might as well pack her bags and go to Chen Yan.
After listening to He Mengxue's mental journey, Chen Yan was speechless for a long time.
Is Qin Ming so amazing?
Does he have a sharp eye, or does he really have some buff?
However, no matter which one it was, Chen Yan knew that he was on the right side again this time.
And... He Mengxue...
Chen Yan glanced at her, thought for a moment, and said frankly, "Yes. I am quite touched that you have this kind of heart for me."
"But since your father asked you to start a business, I think you should still give it a try."
Seeing He Mengxue about to speak, Chen Yan raised his hand to interrupt her and added, "I'm not saying I don't want to help you."
"On the contrary. I want to work with you deeply."
"Think about what you want to do, and I'll help you decide. Let's invest together and share resources. How about that?"
Hearing Chen Yan's words, He Mengxue's eyes lit up and she stretched out her hand, "It's a deal."
Chen Yan patted her hand and said, "It's a deal."
After knowing that the second game could earn billions, Chen Yan actually understood one thing: there is no end to making money in this world. And to a certain extent, it is just a string of numbers.
The right way is to use money to pave the way.
As the sole heir to the Wutong Group and the leader of the next generation of Qindao's wealthy class, He Mengxue is obviously qualified.
I took this opportunity to tie her to my chariot, so that no matter what I encounter in the future, I will have an extra way out.
What's more... She thought...she would be in charge of the creative ideas and the daily operations, and she would just help to check and invest some money, so she would not lose anything, but could even make money.
This wave is not a loss.
After talking about He Mengxue, Chen Yan also asked about the purpose of this visit: Zhao Xuan’s death.
When talking about this, He Mengxue's attitude became even more serious. She even put away the wine.
From her narration, Chen Yan had a general understanding of the whole story.
As the top financial group in the country, the Zhao Group has its own unique operating logic.
They have nine branches, each of which is responsible for the business of one or two provinces. They hold about 5%-10% of the group's shares and can conduct their own business.
It feels like a country within a country, or a vassal state.
In addition to the Tiandu headquarters, the group headquarters directly governs the branches in eight provinces and holds more than 40% of the shares of each branch and 15% of the shares of the head office.
This method of cross-holding and branch companies with strong autonomy not only checks and balances the power within the Zhao Group, but also prevents the Zhao Group from becoming dominant because of one branch being too strong.
It also prevents the group from becoming stagnant. Each branch has ample competition and finds ways to develop and innovate.
Every 10-15 years, when the previous chairman steps down, the branches will compete for the main branch.
If they want to compete for the main vein, in addition to the shares of their own branch and their own strength, they must also obtain the support of at least three to five of the other nine branches.
During this period, there were alliances and bloody battles, which could be said to be extremely cruel.
It was under such circumstances that Zhao Qingtian stood out, and in just two years he sorted out and integrated the headquarters and various branches and subsidiaries.
After that, after lying dormant for another three years, two years ago, he tentatively told the public that he believed this system was actually very outdated and full of internal strife, which was not conducive to the development of the group.
Now that the Internet age has arrived, the pace is getting faster and faster. This system will make the company unable to keep up with the development of the times.
The talents of a family are far less than those of an entire country.
Therefore, he decided to reorganize the company, take back the power of each branch, and intends to hire professional managers in the future to let the Zhao family gradually withdraw from the management of the Zhao Group, retaining only the shares and necessary supervisory rights.
When the various branches heard about this, their reactions were completely different. Some were fiercely opposed, some were silent, some supported and tried to please the emperor, and so on.
Those who support it say that this is a move that will benefit future generations.
Those who oppose it believe that Zhao Qingtian has ulterior motives and is using high-sounding excuses to seize power, but in fact he wants to dominate the market.
(Hearing this, Chen Yan recalled that Zhao Ying should have been sent by his father to be with Yang Nuannuan at this time.)
The next two years were two long years of wrangling.
Several branches and Zhao Qingtian launched rounds of negotiations and confrontations. Zhao Qingtian's attitude became more and more resolute: he wanted to take back the power! He wanted to take back all the power to the headquarters!
It is both a good thing and a misfortune that the Zhao Group has encountered such a strong leader.
Therefore, the two sides officially broke up last year. Half a year ago, the four branches headed by Zhao Xuan began to secretly fight with Zhao Qingtian.
The two sides began to fight non-stop from business lines to supply chains to finance and economic levels. In the end, Zhao Xuan's side was defeated step by step and had no power to fight back.
The market share of several branches was taken back, occupied, and squeezed by the headquarters. Bank credit was cut off and capital flow was tight. There was even a branch whose branch was eroded so much that the middle management could not support it anymore and took the initiative to go to the headquarters, where it was taken back.
After all, the headquarters itself has an extremely high equity ratio, which is a huge advantage.
So, a few days ago, several branches of the Zhao family were officially defeated.
In order to put an end to the matter himself, Zhao Xuan committed suicide in Tiandu last night.
After hearing what He Mengxue said, Chen Yan was speechless for a long time.
He is not a member of the Zhao family and does not understand the operating logic of the entire group, so he cannot comment.
But he really couldn't understand the practice of committing suicide after failure.
Zhao Xuan is doomed to die, but what about Zhao Ying?
Hearing Chen Yan's doubts, He Mengxue also spoke up for Zhao Xuan.
She said, "Zhao Xuan's move should also be to protect Zhao Ying."
"After all, he offended Zhao Qingtian too deeply. He was the one who rushed to the front."
"If he were alive, his branch would definitely be treated maliciously by Zhao Qingtian, or even expelled from the group. Zhao Ying's life would then be even more miserable."
"After he died, the pressure fell on Zhao Qingtian. For the sake of his reputation and the stability of the current stage, he needed to show that he cared for Zhao Xuan's orphan."
"And those branches that fought with Zhao Xuan before will also help Zhao Ying and allow her to live and develop better."
Chen Yan nodded silently, thinking it made sense.
But he always felt that He Mengxue and Zhao Xuan thought too simply.
From what he had known during this period, he always felt that Zhao Qingtian was not a person who valued his reputation.
Moreover, his external image is that of a ruthless person. What reputation is there for him to cherish?
Who knows, he might just ignore other people's opinions and take action directly.
Chen Yan always felt that he had to be prepared for this...
Thinking of this, Chen Yan couldn't help but be lost in thought...
"Zhao Qingtian..."
'The helmsman of the Zhao Group.'
'Yang Rou's ex-husband(?), Yang Nuannuan's father...'
"Even Zhao Xuan, the old fox, is no match for him."
'I didn't expect that I would stand on the opposite side of him.'
Zhao Ying was brought up by Chen Yan from home, and she was also his third girlfriend. Now that something like this had happened, Chen Yan would definitely not kick her out.
Therefore, Chen Yan felt that he should be prepared to face Zhao Qingtian.
So he wanted to get to know Zhao Qingtian better.
After thinking about it, Chen Yan felt that he could start with Yang Nuannuan and Yang Rou and tentatively ask what kind of person Zhao Qingtian was...
