Chapter 571 The Chamber of Commerce’s Hidden Network of Connections
If Cong Shanshan is the representative of being submissive, Chu Weiwei is the typical example of being "crazy".
Now that the two of them are together, a strong chemical reaction occurs.
One is a slightly masochistic person physically, while the other is mentally crazy. When they come into contact, it's like pouring cold water into hot oil, and they explode instantly.
Luo Yang, who has seen through the essence of the matter, no longer needs to take the initiative. He just needs to wait for them to perform on their own.
Cong Shanshan, possessed by the "drama spirit", played the role of an accomplice to evil. If the matter of renting a house had not been mentioned not long ago, Luo Yang would even suspect whether the two of them had discussed the script and rehearsed the lines in advance.
"Sister Shanshan, I can't let my fiancé down. He's still in my hometown waiting for me to go back and marry him."
In the absence of a script, the lines made up on the spot became more and more outrageous.
Chu Weiwei looked pitiful, and even had tears in her eyes as she begged, "Landlord, please give me a few months!"
"Since you can't pay the rent, I think you should just go back home."
Luo Yang followed the actor's lead and continued, "Of course, before you move out tonight, pay the rent you owe for last month!"
"Weiwei, your fiancé is a rural teacher and has a bedridden mother at home. He is simply a bottomless pit. You still miss him. Are you planning to sink into this pit for the rest of your life?"
Cong Shanshan followed her train of thought and continued to carry out her deceptive actions.
She just thought for a moment and continued to act out the story: "You have two younger brothers at home. Let's not talk about the one in junior high school. The one in high school will take the college entrance examination soon. I heard that his grades are pretty good. You can't not go to college just because you can't afford the tuition, right?"
Tsk, your literary skills are quite good!
A sick mother, a gambling father, a brother who goes to school and a broken self. The only thing missing from Cong Shanshan's lines seems to be a gambling father.
Chu Weiwei lowered her head, bit her lower lip and said nothing.
"If you give in to the landlord tonight, last month's rent will be cleared."
Cong Shanshan's true colors were revealed: "And as long as you behave yourself, you won't have to pay rent in the future, and you can even get extra pocket money."
As he spoke, he leaned over and pulled out a few hundred-dollar bills from the table.
At this time, the two bundles of cash that Luo Yang had taken out and placed on the table became props.
The banknotes were rolled up and slowly inserted into the deep groove and clamped.
The atmosphere has been built up to this point, the literary drama is over, and it’s time for the action scene to begin.
"Come, sister will teach you."
Cong Shanshan moved from behind Chu Weiwei to a side by side position, tilted her head back, opened her mouth, stuck out her pink tongue, licked along her lips, then retracted it into her mouth and swirled it around quickly.
If the tip of the tongue could split, it would look like a beautiful snake.
Chu Weiwei, who was wearing glasses, tried it and found that she couldn't learn it.
The two of them had made a good division of labor invisibly.
One was fighting an offensive, the other was besieging a point and attacking reinforcements. They had some conflicts at the beginning, but soon they cooperated skillfully and did not even let go of a deserter.
After the madness comes infinite fatigue.
The next day, Luo Yang slept until half past nine before opening his eyes. When he woke up, there was no one around him.
Cong Shanshan and Chu Weiwei had already gone to work, so he could have a day off.
After washing up, I put on my pajamas and walked to the balcony. I looked through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the old buildings on the Bund across the river, and the bustling scene came into view.
Perhaps because the two girls left in a hurry, traces of madness from last night could be seen everywhere in the house.
There was also a note on the small round table with a message from Cong Shanshan, who said she would come to clean on the weekend.
Luo Yang smiled, then sat down on the rattan chair, enjoying the rare quietness.
Although I didn't have any plans for today, I couldn't really not go to the company. After taking half a day off, I still went to the group headquarters in the afternoon.
"Secretary Chu, help me pick out a suitable casual outfit."
When passing by the door of the board's office, Luo Yang called out to Chu Jing.
He was still wearing the suit he had worn to the district yesterday afternoon, and he happened to change into a casual suit in the office. After all, he was only going to attend a Chamber of Commerce dinner in the evening, so he didn't need to dress so formally.
After Chu Jing closed the computer page, he stood up and walked swiftly into the chairman's office.
Many of Luo Yang's clothes are kept in the lounge, and Chu Jing usually helps him organize them. When he needs to go out, Chu Jing helps him choose suitable clothes and personally matches them with ties, tie clips, belts, leather shoes and other items.
"I checked today's weather forecast. Even the temperature at night will be relatively comfortable, so you can wear something light."
In order to be qualified for the position of personal secretary, Chu Jing also seriously studied a lot of knowledge about men's dressing. After knowing the nature of tonight's dinner, she gave Luo Yang suggestions based on the actual situation.
"The linen shirt is more breathable and casual, and this cashmere suit can make you look more mature."
In an organization like the Yang City Chamber of Commerce, most members are much older than Luo Yang, not to mention that Luo Yang himself is too young. It is common in clothing matching to enhance a person's maturity through clothing.
"Well, let's take this one. I think it's good too."
Luo Yang also had a good impression at first sight, so he nodded to show his agreement with Chu Jing's recommendation.
Now that he had made his choice, he began to take off his suit jacket.
In the past, at this time, Chu Jing would consciously turn around and wait until Luo Yang changed into his shirt and trousers before turning back and helping him put on some small items.
This time it was a bit unexpected.
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Luo Yang turned his head in confusion and looked at Chu Jing who was still standing in front of the mirror.
"Boss, do you want to change into this outfit now?"
"If we don't change it now, when will we change it?"
Luo Yang was getting more and more confused: "Are you afraid that I'll get my clothes dirty before the dinner tonight?"
Chu Jing blinked, as if to express his approval.
"Speak directly!"
"Didn't you have an appointment with Miss Gu Jia on Friday?"
Chu Jing didn't dare to play the guessing game anymore, and replied directly to Luo Yang: "How about I take this dress with me in the car, and change it when I leave for the hotel, so it won't bother you."
So what I said last time was in vain.
Luo Yang glared at Chu Jing, then quickly took off his shirt and stuffed it into her hands, while taking the linen shirt he had chosen earlier.
A few minutes later, Luo Yang walked out of the lounge.
Chu Jing followed him slowly like a child who had made a mistake.
Seeing Luo Yang walking towards the tea table, she quickly took a few steps and left the office as if she was running away.
"Wait a moment!"
Luo Yang called out to Chu Jing: "Pay attention to your phone later. If that person named Gu Jia doesn't contact you before 12 o'clock tonight, remember to report to me tomorrow morning."
"if."
Chu Jing hesitated for a moment after being called to stop, but he couldn't help but ask, "What if she contacts me before 12 o'clock tonight?"
"How do you think I should answer that?"
Luo Yang tilted his head and looked at Chu Jing with sidelong eyes.
"I told her that you were busy with work today and couldn't spare the time to see her. I also told her that I would contact her next time when you have time."
"Look, when you're serious, your IQ is still online."
Luo Yang withdrew his gaze and said while busy boiling water and making tea: "Okay, if she contacts you, in addition to what you said before, tell her to ask Su Hui for information about when Mr. Cai's company is established. If she is interested, she can take a part-time job. You can choose the department you want to work for." The last time he told her to wait on Friday, it was just a small test.
The smart home manufacturing industry was founded by Cai Fujun, and he just came up with a set of solutions.
Although he had promised to give Luo Yang at least 20% of the shares, he did not intend to put any effort into it. In terms of attention, he could not even compare to Jiang Xiaobai.
This kind of company platform just gave Gu Jia an opportunity and let her try it.
If he really has the ability to make it, Luo Yang will not hesitate to give him more opportunities and a bigger stage.
After saying this, he no longer paid attention to the matter.
After Chu Jing left the office, no one came to disturb Luo Yang again until a little after four o'clock, when Yu Haiping knocked on the door to remind him that it was time to leave.
The dinner party convened by Yang City Chamber of Commerce was held at Hongqiao Hotel.
Because there were many members, the Chamber of Commerce rented a small banquet hall on the second floor of the hotel and set up five banquet tables in it.
Before joining the Chamber of Commerce, Luo Yang had heard his father-in-law Jiang Yuanshan introduce the structure of Yang City Chamber of Commerce. The leading figures were mainly a president, an executive vice president, two rotating vice presidents, three honorary vice presidents and a secretary general who handled daily affairs.
Jiang Yuanshan is one of the three honorary presidents.
He took Luo Yang to a small gathering before joining the association, where he met the president Nan Hongbin, vice president Zhang Qifeng, one of the honorary vice presidents Duan Siyuan, and secretary general Chen Liyang.
At that time, the executive vice president had another dinner party, another vice president went to Guangzhou, and the remaining honorary vice president was making time in the United States.
Luo Yang believed that except for the honorary vice president in the United States and his father-in-law, all other leading figures should be present at this dinner.
"Mr. Luo!"
He had just finished signing at the entrance of the small banquet hall and was chatting with the secretary-general Chen Liyang who was in charge of welcoming guests when he heard a warm greeting from behind him: "I saw from a distance that your back looked like you. I really didn't recognize the wrong person!"
Luo Yang turned around and immediately saw Zhang Qifeng and his son Zhang Weilun.
"President Zhang, Mr. Zhang."
Luo Yang also greeted him with a smile, and extended his hand politely while saying hello.
"I originally wanted to invite you to play basketball at Tomson this week, but after contacting Mr. Shen, I found out that you were very busy this week."
Zhang Weilun first nodded politely to Chen Liyang, and then moved closer to Luo Yang.
This guy is still looking flashy tonight, wearing a white suit and a slicked-back hairstyle. The only thing missing is a cigar in his mouth.
"Yes, it's the end of the first quarter, and the group company and its subsidiaries have to make financial summary reports, so this week is extremely busy."
Luo Yang also responded with a smile: "Forget about playing ball with you, I can't even take care of Mr. Shen's preparations for building a club."
"Understood, understood."
Zhang Weilun and Luo Yang walked into the banquet hall while chatting.
Speaking of Shen Jinglan, he winked and said, "You chose the right person to be in charge of setting up the club. This week, she kind of relied on me and insisted that I take her to visit three relatively high-end clubs in Shanghai. Not only was there a requirement for the number, but also that there must be no duplication. It killed a lot of my brain cells."
He spoke seriously, but the expression on his face clearly showed that he was seeking credit.
If it weren't for Luo Yang's sake, he would never have paid any attention to someone of Shen Jinglan's level.
This favor has to be acknowledged.
"Let's find a time to get together in the middle of this month."
Luo Yang gave his feedback: "I have arranged for a business research company to conduct a survey on the domestic game market a few days ago. The report will definitely be out by the middle of this month. I will also use this time to prepare a business plan. You can take a look at it then. If you are interested, you can play it."
"No wonder Mr. Luo has such a big business!"
After hearing this, Zhang Weilun was deeply touched: "I really can't compare with you in terms of work efficiency."
He didn't expect Luo Yang to move so quickly.
He was extremely busy this week, but he still found time to arrange business matters. His pragmatic work style shocked him.
"The specific matters are handled by the people below."
Luo Yang responded modestly: "I just talked a lot."
As they were talking, the two came to the table where their names were placed.
There were five tables in total in the small banquet hall. The table closest to the stage was definitely assigned to the leaders of the Chamber of Commerce, while the remaining members were scattered across the other four tables.
Look at the chairs placed around the round table, there are eight of them in each.
According to this number, the Chamber of Commerce set up by people from Yang City in Shanghai has only about forty members in total.
"It doesn't look very large, does it?"
After estimating the number of members, Luo Yang couldn't help but feel puzzled.
You have to know that there are many people from Yang City doing business in the Magic City. There are at least hundreds of successful bosses, if not tens of thousands. Now the number of formal members of the Chamber of Commerce is less than half a hundred. This appeal and influence is a bit...
"Why, are you still envious of the position over there?"
Seeing Luo Yang's eyes scanning the table and looking at the main table, Zhang Weilun squeezed Luo Yang with his shoulder, then leaned closer and lowered his voice and said, "My old man said privately at home that whoever pays more money can become the vice president."
Well.
Feeling Zhang Weilun's misunderstanding, Luo Yang planned to explain.
"If you're really interested, I'll mention it to the old man later. By the way, isn't your father-in-law also the honorary vice president? It's no problem if the two of them can help you."
Without waiting for Luo Yang to speak, Zhang Weilun joked, "It's just money. Just pluck a hair!"
"I have no interest in the position of vice president for the time being."
Luo Yang shook his head to deny that he had such an idea, then smacked his lips and said, "I just had a feeling just now. Look at the dinner tonight. The number of members invited to the banquet does not exceed 50 people. The Chamber of Commerce established by the people of Yang City in the Magic City seems to be..."
"what?"
Zhang Weilun didn't expect that Luo Yang was just counting the number of Chamber of Commerce members.
This novel approach surprised him.
After hearing this doubt, he immediately laughed.
"How much membership fee did you pay when you joined?"
"You do not know?"
Luo Yang glanced at Zhang Weilun and said, "You and I should have both paid 3 yuan in membership fees. Last time, your grandfather said that the same amount should be donated to charity events. He and my father-in-law will donate 5 yuan, and we younger generations can just donate or yuan."
"So, the members who received the invitation tonight have all paid membership fees of tens of thousands."
"You mean there are still many members who have paid less than 10,000 yuan in dues?"
"That's not true."
Zhang Weilun shrugged and said, "I heard from the old man that there are many nominal members in the Chamber of Commerce. These members do not pay membership fees, and they are not even from the business circle."
Eh?
This is interesting.
Just when Luo Yang was about to continue asking, Chen Liyang stood on the stage.
"Members, please take your seats. Now that everyone is here, the party is about to begin!"
Under the lights, he looked very happy. He stood in front of the microphone and said, "First, please invite President Nan of our Chamber of Commerce to come up to the stage and say a few words."
Amidst warm applause, President Nan Hongbin walked onto the stage.
(End of this chapter)
