Chapter 825 Platform
"Why? Since you resigned, it doesn't matter where you go. What's the matter? Do you think our Si Te Temple is too small? It can't accommodate a big Buddha like you?"
"Look at what you said. If your Si Te's temple is still small, then what is our factory? Who in the beverage business across the country doesn't know your Si Te?" Zhang Jian rolled his eyes at Song Yuanchao.
"and you……?"
Zhang Jian sighed and said to Song Yuanchao, "Third brother, I am very touched that you helped Lao Pan arrange the transfer today and said this to me just now. To be honest, old classmates are still reliable. Don't laugh, this is what I really think!"
At this point, Zhang Jian sighed, "I've seen a lot of human indifference and fickleness. I won't talk about other things, let's just talk about Lao Pan. If it were someone else, how could he be so concerned? But my situation is different from Lao Pan's. Lao Pan is more suitable for a career in politics, and I'm not interested in a career in politics. And I don't want to go to Si Te after resigning. We are classmates and brothers. Why should I go to Si Te? I'm different from Lao Sun. He and you have been fighting together from a small factory to the present. But when I got there, I became a parachuted relative, and our personal relationship changed as we became superiors and subordinates. You know me, I think it's better for classmates to be purer."
"You just like to think too much, so what? As long as you have the ability, are you afraid of people gossiping about you?"
"I'm scared!" Zhang Jian said seriously, "Don't tell me, I'm really scared!"
"You kid..." Song Yuanchao was completely speechless after hearing his words.
Zhang Jian laughed: "I was just kidding you, but I really feel a little uncomfortable. You can say I'm hypocritical or aloof, but I can't change my personality."
"There's nothing to talk to you about today. I just feel like I need someone to talk to about this matter that's been on my mind. Third brother, the person I admire most among my classmates is not the eldest brother, nor is it Lao Pan, nor anyone else. Do you know who I admire the most? Yes! It's you!"
Zhang Jian said sternly, "I knew you were a big shot when we were in college, and later on my judgment was proven true. Apart from other things, who could have built Si Te to such a large scale in just a few years after graduation? It can only be you, Third Brother."
"I resigned this time because I wanted to go out and try my luck, to see how much I can do and whether I can succeed. As the old saying goes, take the mule or the horse out for a walk. From graduation to now, I have had many ideas while working in the factory, but I have never had the opportunity or possibility to realize them. I want to take this opportunity to try it out. What do you think?"
Song Yuanchao looked at Zhang Jian and felt his determination. He nodded silently: "It's a good idea and it may succeed, but I must remind you that you must also be able to withstand failure."
"That's natural!" Zhang Jian said frankly, "From a philosophical point of view, everything has both good and bad sides. Since I have made this determination, I have naturally thought about the possibility of failure. But then again, if you don't do it, how do you know you won't succeed?"
"Have you thought about what to do after you resign?"
"I haven't considered it that far yet." As soon as he said that, seeing Song Yuanchao frowning, Zhang Jian smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who rushes into things without any ideas. I plan to go to the south after I resign and learn more about it before deciding which line of work to pursue. Don't worry about this. Without weighing the pros and cons, I will be very careful. After all, this is a start-up!"
"Do you need help? I know a lot of people in the south. I can introduce you to them."
Zhang Jian shook his head: "Relying on connections is not a skill. At least for the time being, I still want to try it on my own. But you have to do me a favor."
"you say."
"Lend me some money." Zhang Jian said bluntly: "You also know that I rely on my salary to make a living. I have a wife and children at home, so I don't have much money left. Although I have collected a little, it is not enough, so I... "
"How much do you want?" Song Yuanchao interrupted him and asked.
"3,000, just lend me this amount."
"3,000? It's a little too little, right? How about I lend you more?" Song Yuanchao asked back.
Zhang Jian shook his head: "That's enough. I have 2,000 yuan on my own. If you lend me another 3,000 yuan, I will have 5,000 yuan. I have calculated that this amount of money is enough. And if I fail, I will have to pay you back. If I borrow too much, I won't be able to pay it back."
Zhang Jian's words made Song Yuanchao laugh and cry, but he also admitted that Zhang Jian's consideration was correct, and they had been classmates for many years, so he knew very well what kind of person Zhang Jian was. Although Zhang Jian usually seemed to be laughing and heartless, in fact, Zhang Jian was a man with big ideas, especially the type who would definitely do something once he made up his mind.
5,000 yuan is not a small sum in this era. Let Zhang Jian try it on his own. Whether he succeeds or fails, it will be a rare experience after all.
Song Yuanchao agreed immediately, told him that the money was no problem, asked him when he was planning to return, and gave him the money before he left.
Seeing that Song Yuanchao agreed, Zhang Jian was very happy. He thanked Song Yuanchao and vowed to pay him back when he made money.
Patting Zhang Jian on the shoulder, Song Yuanchao said there was no rush and reminded him that no matter what he decided to do in the future, careful consideration was necessary, and that many business opportunities were fleeting, so one must have vision, be bold and careful, and weigh the pros and cons well, and must pay attention to these.
Finally, Song Yuanchao said to Zhang Jian that if he really couldn't hold on any longer, he must not be afraid of losing face, because businessmen have both success and failure, and losing face is not a big deal at all. He will always support him, and if he changes his mind and decides to come to Si Te, he will welcome him at any time and guarantee that the position will be vacant.
"Don't worry, this is my last resort, but I hope I won't need it, Third Brother, thank you!" Zhang Jian nodded gratefully. He knew that this was Song Yuanchao's promise to him, and he silently said to himself that as long as he didn't reach the end of his rope, he would never use Song Yuanchao's relationship. A real man should fight with his own hands. Song Yuanchao can make achievements, and Zhang Jian is not bad either, and he will definitely succeed!
The next day was National Day, and also Lu Jun’s wedding day.
Early in the morning, Song Yuanchao and others went to Lu Jun's house. As the groom's classmates and friends, Song Yuanchao and others were going to accompany Lu Jun to pick up the bride today and help with other chores.
Originally, Lu Jun had made arrangements, but Song Yuanchao felt that this arrangement was not enough, so he specially gave his own cars, including the borrowed van, and a small car transferred from the logistics company to Lu Jun for use in picking up the bride.
All the vehicles were washed and waxed, and looked as good as new. They were also hung with festive red flowers. Song Yuanchao personally drove a car for Lu Jun, followed by another car and a van driven by Sun Yaoliang and the driver of the logistics company. The group went to the bride's house in a mighty manner. When the bride's relatives saw the car coming, they immediately set off firecrackers. Amid the sound of firecrackers, Lu Jun, who was wearing a suit and tie with a red flower on his chest, got out of the car with a smile on his face and walked happily towards the bride's house.
According to local customs, after passing several "checkpoints" and sending out several red envelopes, they finally successfully picked up the bride, and then drove to the new house.
At the bridal chamber, Lu Jun's parents and grandparents were already there. After receiving the greetings from the newlyweds, the elders smiled so hard that they couldn't stop and kept saying "goodbye".
It was a lively and festive day, and Song Yuanchao and others were busy entertaining Lu Jun and the bride's relatives and friends.
When it was almost afternoon, they went to the hotel. The wedding banquet was scheduled to be held in an old state-owned hotel in Shangdu. Although this hotel was not as good as the one where Song Yuanchao and his friends stayed, it was an old hotel in Shangdu. The dishes were very famous, and more importantly, it was large.
When they arrived at the hotel, the bride and groom were holding flowers to welcome the guests at the entrance. There were ten tables inside. Sun Yaoliang and Zhang Jian took the initiative to take charge of the signing in, while the others helped to arrange the seats for the guests. Song Yuanchao was busy inside for a while and then returned to the entrance to take a short rest.
Just as I lit a cigarette, a car stopped in front of the hotel and Zhu Weijie, wearing a suit, got out of the car.
"Wei Jie, why are you here?"
"Haha, isn't your old classmate getting married? I don't have anything to do today, so I came here specially to have a drink of wedding wine." Zhu Weijie said with a smile, and then walked towards Lu Jun and his wife.
"Comrade Lu Jun, Teacher Ren, I wish you a happy wedding, a happy marriage, and a long life together!" Zhu Weijie came to Lu Jun and the others and gave his blessings with a smile on his face.
"Director Zhu... why here?" Ren Xian was just an elementary school teacher, she didn't know Zhu Weijie. But Lu Jun was different. After all, he was a cadre in the education department, and of course he knew Deputy Director Zhu of the two offices. It was just that he had only seen Zhu Weijie at a few education department meetings. At that time, Zhu Weijie was sitting on the rostrum, and Lu Jun was one of the many people in the audience.
"You are the protagonists today, and I am a guest attending your wedding. You can call me Lao Zhu or Wei Jie, but don't call me Director Zhu. By the way, Yuan Chao and I are friends. We have known each other for a long time. This world is really small. If Yuan Chao hadn't come to Shangdu to attend your wedding this time, I wouldn't have known that we had such a relationship."
Zhu Weijie said this with a smile, and Lu Jun suddenly realized that he really didn't know about this.
After chatting for a few words at the door, Zhu Weijie once again congratulated Lu Jun on his marriage, and then was accompanied by Song Yuanchao to go inside to sign in.
When signing in, Zhu Weijie took out a red envelope, handed it to Sun Yaoliang with a smile, and then entered the hotel.
At the door, Lu Jun and his wife were welcoming a few guests who had just arrived. After they entered, Ren Xian whispered to the person who came in front, Zhu Weijie. She just heard Lu Jun call him Director Zhu. Was he the director of their education department? Why hadn't she seen him before?
Lu Jun lowered his voice and told her that Zhu Weijie who had just entered was not the director of the Education Bureau, but the director of the two offices, a leader in the city. When Ren Xian learned of this, she immediately showed a very surprised expression, because she never expected that Zhu Weijie's identity would be so unexpected.
