In the following exchanges, Lu Jieying did not try again, and just listened to Chen Zhu describe the current situation of retrospection and the grand blueprint for the future.

When Chen Zhu said that there might be plans to go public retroactively within the next one or two years, Lu Jieying did not take it seriously.

Almost all the CEOs who came for loans touted the company as a Fortune 500 company in the future, but what’s the point?

The market is changing so fast. Companies that vowed to become the industry leader last year have packed up their gear and run away this year, leaving only a bad debt in the bank.

However, the things shown in retrospection are still good. The innovative operation concept and the simple way to communicate with customers online have greatly saved time and cost compared with traditional education and training companies.

And Chen Zhu, the founder of the company...

Lu Jieying unconsciously looked at the young college student in front of her.

During the social gathering last night, he saw the alert, smooth and mature side of Chen Zhu.

Today, I feel again 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 propose to take Chen Zhu to find Zheng Wenlong.

Chen Zhu didn't seem to be in a hurry, nor did he take the initiative to ask, "Senior Brother Zheng, are you busy now? When will you call me? Should I go over now..." or something like that.

He just sat and chatted calmly, occasionally picking up the tea cup and taking a slow sip.

Then he smacked his lips and sighed at the fragrance and smoothness of Maojian tea in his mouth.

In Lu Jieying's view, "being able to speak well and speak well in all directions" is like a move. Although it is subtle, it can be learned after training.

And the mentality of "Taishan collapses in front but remains motionless" is a kind of "Tao".

Throughout the ages, people with high emotional intelligence will succeed. For example, like Chen Zhu, those who are good at communication will achieve success.

There are also dull and taciturn people who are clumsy and talkative, but after hard work, they can also achieve success.

Only those without a frivolous mentality can achieve success.

Therefore, "taking your time" is a rare quality that successful people need.

As the director of the credit department of the provincial branches of the four major banks, Lu Jieying has met countless entrepreneurs. During the interactions and observations, Lu Jieying's eyes are also very vicious.

His judgment on retrospection is as follows:

Under the leadership of Chen Zhu, this company is likely to become a dark horse in the education and training industry.

If all goes well, even if it is not as good as New Oriental, it will still be considered a very influential education and training institution in several provinces in southern China.

Director Lu thought that Suhui would be deeply involved in education and training, but he actually underestimated the ambition of Suihui or Chen Zhu.

A while passed, until around 11:30, Lu Jieying checked the time and then stood up with his arms on the sofa.

"Let's go, let's go find President Zheng now. He has a review meeting in the morning."

Lu Jieying said: "It should have just ended now."

This was expected by Chen Zhu, and he knew that something was really going on.

Zheng Wenlong's office was on the 16th floor. When Chen Zhu followed Lu Jieying to the door, the secretary was holding a pile of documents for Zheng Wenlong to sign.

Chen paused and took a quick look at Senior Brother Zheng's office.

It is exactly the same as the department-level leadership office that I am familiar with.

It is huge, quiet, and solemn. Even the sunlight refracted through the windows seems to have a softness of surrender to power.

This sense of majesty cannot be felt in the offices of division-level leaders.

Including Chen Zhu's previous office, just like Lu Jieying's, it was a place where we purely talked about specific work.

If we use a metaphor, the office of department leaders (including those below the department level) is like a noisy earth temple.

All issues are discussed there, but only small matters can be decided.

The office of the department-level leader seems to be a City God's Temple.

The things to be studied may seem limited (policy formulation, regulation modification, personnel decisions), but each of them can change the framework of industry development.

Zheng Wenlong also saw Chen Zhu 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 lamented that "Deputy Director" was actually the highest position a normal person could achieve.

To go up further, you either have a deep relationship or you have to put in extraordinary efforts.

Moreover, a normal person to become deputy director must be like Zheng Wenlong - nearly fifty years old, with a big belly and reading glasses on the bridge of his nose.

Also, due to prolonged sitting, the prostate often rebels.

From this point of view, going into business is indeed the least time-consuming way to shorten class crossing.

Private entrepreneurs like Erma and Rebus must be accompanied by provincial-level leaders wherever they go.

But if you pursue an official career normally, just at this level, 99% of people will be stuck.

After another ten minutes, Zheng Wenlong signed all the documents. The secretary explained the afternoon's work arrangements again, and nodded politely to Chen Zhe before leaving.

The secretary is male. Generally, leaders at this level pay great attention to personal influence, so male leaders 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 (who can do hard work, temporarily serve as bodyguards and drivers, and work overtime without being pretentious...)

"I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, I have a meeting in the morning that has delayed me until now."

Zheng Wenlong raised his head, suddenly lost his serious and unsmiling face, and greeted Chen Zhu with a smile.

Chen Zhu didn't know if he could do this ability of temporarily changing his expression as naturally as Senior Brother Zheng.

"If I had known you had something to do, I would have come back another day."

Chen Zhu responded politely and took the responsibility.

"President Zheng, Chen Zhu."

At this time, Lu Jieying said at the right time: "I still have some things to do, let's 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: "Just listen."

If the leader feels that you have to avoid something, he will watch you leave calmly.

On today's occasion, Zheng Wenlong did not let Lu Jieying stay.

So Lu Jieying paused for a moment at the door, not hearing the leader's voice, and knowing in her heart that President Zheng wanted to talk to Chen Zhu alone.

After Lu Jieying left, the already empty corridor on the 16th floor became as quiet as an uninhabited wilderness. The areas where the sun did not shine seemed to be dark and gray.

Black is too dark, white is too bright, and colors are too bright. Maybe gray is the best jacket.

"Chen Zhu, do you know Gao Jianfu very well?"

Zheng Wenlong pushed up his reading glasses, with a kind smile on his face, but there was a trace of inquiry hidden deep in his eyes.

Chen Zhu can completely understand that any leader who has experienced being "played to his liking" will be both surprised and worried.

Surprisingly, there are actually people who search specifically for their own preferences;

The worrying thing is that pie will not fall out of thin air.

Chen Chu was no exception back then. Although he firmly rejected all temptations in the end, party spirit prevailed.

However, as someone who has had personal experience, Chen Zhu knows exactly how to resolve Zheng Wenlong's doubts.

"Yes, the first time I heard the name [Gao Jianfu], I read an introduction about artists during the Republic of China."

Chen Zhu started to talk nonsense, but he had done his homework early, so what he said now was well-founded.

"...Later I discovered that Master Gao Jianfu was not only an outstanding painter, but also a revolutionary who threw his head and blood..."

"...This is reflected in his early paintings..."

"...After the founding of New China, Master Gao's paintings began to record various progress and changes in society..."

"...I think this is not only a treasure of art, but also a mark of recording the times..."

Chen Zhu talked eloquently.

The more Zheng Wenlong listened, the more surprised he became. Based on his experience, he naturally wouldn't think that Chen Zhu also happened to like Gao Jianfu. It was obvious that he had just gotten to know him on purpose.

That embarrassing scene of "can't help but lead a young friend as a confidant" will never happen in reality.

However, Zheng Wenlong was still a little touched. This practice of giving gifts while also conducting in-depth study did not tarnish the works of Master Gao Jianfu.

So, is this our outstanding student from CUHK?

Even the gifts carry a bookish scent of knowledge.

Zheng Wenlong smiled slightly, took off his reading glasses and put them on the table.

After pondering for a moment, he still asked: "That "Paeony" must have cost a lot of money. I have asked others to inquire about it before, but I have no clue."

Chen Zhu's eyes moved. He finished last night's entertainment and said that the two paintings were left to him as a result of his friend going abroad and unable to take them with him.
To be continued...