eurekapd Chapter 454 Zhang Chengyu: Miss Fu, you are my guiding light
Chapter 454 Zhang Chengyu: Miss Fu, you are my guiding light
Fu Ziyan stopped and looked at her with a smile: "Miss Zhai, is there anything I can help you with?"
“I have long admired Miss Fu,” Zhang Chengyu said with a pure smile. “When I was in the mainland, I visited the construction site of the White Swan Hotel a few times. Watching the white building with its white exterior gradually rise, I looked forward to the day when I could move in. For a while, the White Swan Hotel was my motivation to work hard.”
Fu Ziyan remained expressionless, nodded slightly, and maintained a polite smile: "It's very pleasant news. I'm glad that the White Swan Hotel can help you even before it's fully built."
“After learning about Ms. Fu’s investment experience in Hong Kong, I admire you very much. I hope that one day I can be as independent and financially free as Ms. Fu. I also want to make my own career. You don’t know, I grew up in a society that favored boys over girls. I came to Hong Kong with great determination and just happened to meet a guiding light like you.”
"It's my honor. I wish you success."
Fu Ziyan's lips curved into a deeper smile, but she didn't say anything more.
Zhang Chengyu's words were sincere and heartfelt, sounding like the genuine emotions of a devoted fan meeting her idol for the first time. Fu Ziyan didn't know how much of it was genuine, but she knew in her heart that Zhang Chengyu's words were an attempt to get closer to her.
She wanted to gain Fu Ziyan's sympathy by empathizing with the hardships women face, and to use her shared identity as a woman to build a closer relationship with Fu Ziyan.
It's a very keen perspective, but Fu Ziyan is already immune to it.
As the daughter of Fu Sheng, many of her actions from childhood to adulthood have been observed by those who are interested. They noticed her tolerance and kindness towards women and would deliberately cater to her preferences.
Having seen so much, Fu Ziyan would investigate before helping others. She wouldn't change her attitude because of other people's schemes, but she also didn't want to be fooled and manipulated.
She's willing to help people, but not just anyone.
Zhang Chengyu's words were too blunt. Fu Ziyan believed that Zhang Chengyu had indeed had a difficult journey, but she would not help Zhang Chengyu fight for the Zhai family.
If she leaves the stage, what has happened to Mrs. Zhai, who has struggled alongside Mr. Zhai for half her life?
The position of heir belongs to the most capable person. With Zhang Chengyu's methods and abilities, she might be able to satisfy Zhai Sheng and get him to entrust his life's work to her, but she would never help him in this process.
Zhang Chengyu pursed her lips, her heart sinking, but she managed a forced smile.
No matter how gentle Miss Fu was, she could still sense the distance in her voice.
She couldn't reach Fu Ziyan's level.
Zhang Chengyu felt a moment of frustration and irritation. The biggest lesson she learned during her year in Shenzhen, making quick money as a middleman, was the power of connections. If you cultivate those connections, money flows in like water; otherwise, you'll end up like her at the beginning, constantly learning to be wary as you bump into walls everywhere you go.
The Zhai family was her starting point. She wanted the Zhai family and wanted to use their wealth and connections to open up trade channels with the mainland, becoming a middleman between the mainland and Southeast Asia and even the world.
She wants to make lots and lots of money!
Fu Ziyan is the biggest connection she can currently make. The Zhai family is good, but their influence is limited to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. They are far inferior to the Fu family. For example, the Yuanxi Hotel, which Fu Ziyan currently manages, has branches all over the world.
Zhang Chengyu quickly composed herself. It was only their first meeting, so it was normal for Miss Fu to be cold towards her. Her grandfather treated her well now, and she would be able to build a good relationship with Miss Fu after seeing her more often. If all else failed, demonstrating her abilities to Fu Ziyan would also be a good option.
The information states that Fu Ziyan values talent and has a talent pool. Her businesses prioritize talent acquisition and are willing to promote and raise anyone with ability.
If she is capable enough, she can attract Ms. Fu's attention. Ms. Fu, who started learning about investment at the age of nine, will definitely not let go of this potential stock.
"Thank you for your kind words, Miss Fu. I wish me success soon." Zhang Chengyu smiled faintly, already planning when to tell her grandfather about her ideas for the grain and oil industry in order to gain his support for her opening an instant noodle factory.
In business competition, as long as she defeats Siyi, Miss Fu will definitely notice her and look at her with new respect. With Miss Fu's investment and her international backing, she can rise to prominence and truly make money hand over fist.
Fu Ziyan, of course, had no idea that the person smiling so warmly at her was already plotting to defeat her controlled Siyi Food Company in the business world. After speaking with Zhang Chengyu, she turned and walked back to the pavilion.
As the host, there's no reason for us to abandon our guests.
They were having a lively conversation in the pavilion. A group of second-generation heirs gathered there, and it was impossible for them to only talk about scenery and daily life. When Fu Ziyan returned, they were discussing exchange rate issues.
“Holding too much Hong Kong dollar cash is like watching it evaporate, but if you convert it all to foreign currency, it’s inconvenient for local businesses to operate.”
"That's right. Fortunately, I withstood the pressure last year and didn't allow the issuance of bonds in US dollars."
"Speaking of issuing US dollar bonds, I think Linghe Real Estate is going to collapse. The interest burden is frighteningly heavy. Chairman Ling has been contacting several banks in the past few days." Someone shook his head and sighed, "If this continues, Linghe's bankruptcy is just around the corner."
Although it was an exclamation, there was no sense of sorrow for others of the same kind in the tone; on the contrary, there was a hint of anticipation.
Linghe Real Estate is considered a mid-sized real estate company. It owns two unfinished buildings in good locations, as well as other assets. If Linghe declares bankruptcy, these properties can be auctioned off. For those in the know, this is actually good news.
Lu Yan put down his teacup and said with a faint smile, "Although the property market is falling now, I am still optimistic. There is only so much land in Hong Kong, and it will eventually recover."
Linghe Real Estate?
Fu Ziyan remained calm, her mind already flashing back to the investment documents submitted by the asset appraisal team yesterday. After the appraisal team's investigation, Linghe Real Estate was classified as an A-level investment project.
Of course, this assessment result is based on the premise that Hong Kong's development prospects are promising.
Fu Ziyan and Lu Yan shared the same opinion and were optimistic, but the others did not.
Even among the second generation who came with their elders to discuss investing in the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Expressway, some held reservations about the Hong Kong property market: "I have reservations about real estate. The situation is unclear right now. Governor MacLehose is leaving office, and the next governor is uncertain. London's focus is probably not on the long-term development of Hong Kong."
When the future development of a city is uncertain, people will naturally have reservations about the real estate market.
“Yes, before the political risks subside, it’s safer to invest more funds overseas, such as in Vancouver or Singapore.” The man then turned to Fu Ziyan, a smile playing on his lips, “What do you think, Selene? Didn’t you attend the topping-out ceremony of the Fu Building in Singapore a few months ago?”
Fu Ziyan raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled.
She knew he wanted to find out more than just her attitude; besides her, her father had also personally attended the topping-out ceremony.
"Regarding the Hong Kong property market, I share the same attitude as Lu Yan. Although it is currently in a downturn, neither the mainland nor London would want the Hong Kong property market to remain stagnant for too long."
"As for attending the topping-out ceremony in Singapore," Fu Ziyan smiled slightly, "it's only natural for our company to attend when a new building has just been completed. The future of the Fu family is international, not limited to Hong Kong. The Singapore branch building is just one aspect."
"Of course, my main reason for going to the topping-out ceremony was for the integration of the Yuanxi Hotel series. It was the first project of our Yuanxi Da series, so how could I not be there in person?"
Chen Yushang had just returned from handling some business outside the pavilion when he heard about this. He followed up on the conversation, saying, "Speaking of which, shouldn't the various brands of Yuanxi Hotel be integrated by now?"
Fu Ziyan nodded calmly: "It will be over next month."
"Congratulations, Sister Fu." Chen Yushang smiled.
Although Yuanxi Hotel had a good past, it was only because of the expansion of its stores to various places. After Fu Ziyan took office for four years, she used a gentle and painless approach to reorganize the various series of brand hotels. Now Yuanxi Hotel can truly be called a hotel group.
Fu Ziyan smiled modestly: "It's not settled yet, so congratulations from Brother Yushang is a bit premature."
That's what they say, but in fact all the procedures are already underway, and a contract has been signed with Fu Zimu's wooden furniture to establish a cooperation. The wooden furniture is being expedited to manufacture for various brands of Yuanxi Hotel.
“I saw an advertisement in the newspaper just two days ago that ‘Yuanxi Hotel has reached a cooperation agreement with Muge Furniture, and Muge Furniture will enter Europe and America.’ Selene has a great magnanimity.”
Everyone knows that Fu Zimu, the eldest grandson of the Fu family, has always claimed to be the next heir. They all know that Selene, the only daughter of the Fu family, had a conflict with Fu Zimu in the past. Who would have thought that the two of them could actually reach a cooperation agreement?
It seems they can't compete with the next generation of the Fu family.
Fu Ziyan smiled, understanding what these people were thinking, and simply said, "It's just a matter of keeping the good stuff in the family, and besides, my cousin's wooden furniture is really nice."