On the last day before Huang Guangyao officially resigned, he specially invited Lin Qiang to have dinner together. He was very free and easy on the table, as if he had successfully put some kind of restraint.

Lin Qiang and Huang Guangyao once suspicious of each other but admired each other, fighting for each other and compromising each other.

At this moment, those are no longer important. In the restaurant box, the two raised their glasses and drank each other, and a glass of wine turned away from their grudges.

At this time, they actually had the same regret.

Such solid, efficient and based on respect, cooperation is unlikely to be encountered again in this life. If this continues for a year, no one knows what Jijing Branch will develop into.

Unfortunately, today is about to end.

"Hey..." Lin Qiang put down his glass and sighed, "Really, I don't understand why you want to leave until now."

Now Lin Qiang and Huang Guangyao have no interest disputes or relationships with superiors and subordinates. When they talk, they naturally feel like they are friends without any restraint.

"Have you never felt that way?" Huang Guangyao asked while pouring wine, "Even if it was just for a moment, I suddenly became tired of this place."

"There have been, too many." Lin Qiang smiled, "The world is as dark as a crow, and it's the same everywhere. No one likes the work he is doing, and no one likes the companies he is affiliated with."

"It's still different." Huang Guangyao shook his glass, "Anyway, I'm going to say goodbye, I'll be honest first... A long time ago, after graduating from college, I had two choices, to be a civil servant or to a bank. Guess how I chose at that time?"

"..." Lin Qiang smiled dryly, "Is this still necessary to think about it?"

"No, you were wrong. I went to the Municipal Finance Bureau to work as a civil servant." Huang Guangyao waved his finger, "But I chose to resign in three months. That was really a terrible three months."

“…”

Huang Guangyao did not clink with Lin Qiang, so he stuffed himself and wiped his mouth.

He held up a lot of my own words for a long time. On the last day, Huang Guangyao decided to pour out: "For those three months, I sat in the office every day, looking like a person, but in fact, every minute and every second I felt like a pin and needle, and every word from the people around me made me sick and irritable. I played a civil servant, working carefully and cautiously. I handle interpersonal relationships humbly and mediocrely, waiting for the distant promotion. I dare not speak more, nor even do more, because in that system, this will be disgusted by people. I turned my abilities and passion into a trickle, and I did my best to slow myself down. I tried my best to make myself match the rhythm of the people around me."

After working with Huang Guangyao for so long, Lin Qiang finally saw his true side.

"That's very tiring." Lin Qiang also stuffed the wine in the glass and smiled while pouring, "But I think even if you are a civil servant, you are at least a deputy bureau now."

"No, I'm not suitable, I don't have that talent." Huang Guangyao waved his hand immediately. "The working methods and interpersonal rules in the system are very subtle. I can understand them, but I still struggle. Even at my age, looking back, those months of work are still wasting life. Doing things there, if you don't do it, you're worried about overdoing it. To be honest, there are still some important things on weekdays, but in order to do those really important things, I need to devote 99% of my time and energy to unnecessary processes. There, everyone is scrambling to show themselves in certain things, but at the same time shirking more things. I'm not good at this."

"It's hard to say, the hard-working cadres now have a good chance."

"Yes. Now, it's right, but my choice was made twenty years ago." Huang Guangyao continued, "It is undeniable that this bureaucratic style has never changed. Even if you enter the bank, it is the same. However, the bank is more realistic and pursues more interests, which gives people like me a room to play."

"It's too humble."

"Haha, that's the truth." Huang Guangyao raised his head and said, "Step by step, I came to this city, continued to maintain my style and gained results. My wife and children also gained a foothold in this city. God treats me well. Lin Qiang, let's catch up with the good time."

The two clinked their glasses again.

"But people are greedy and never satisfied." Huang Guangyao leaned forward slightly and gestured emotionally, "The current choice is actually exactly the same as 20 years ago. I just chose a place that suits me more and makes me feel more comfortable with you. Can you understand Lin Qiang?"

"...I don't understand." Lin Qiang said frankly, "Hang Huang, you can walk around at United Bank. No one has the right to interfere with you. This is already quite free. What can you do if you go to Huashang Bank?"

"Haha, you still don't understand." Huang Guangyao sighed, "Now we can also speak out. It seems that you are an honest person and have never communicated with Mr. Qiu behind my back."

"The branch president and the chief president have nothing to communicate with." Lin Qiang smiled foolishly.

Sure enough, Huang Guangyao was still very afraid of that transcendent relationship.

"For you personally, you shouldn't be like this, so you can communicate more in the future." Huang Guangyao wanted to say something, but he stopped talking, and said, "In our industry, you must have a pair of keen eyes and insight into what is about to happen. Lin Qiang, do you really not feel it?"

"What?"

Huang Guangyao pointed to the ceiling: "It's going to change."

Lin Qiang immediately became nervous, his mind turned around, and Mumu asked, "Dr. Qiu?"

"That's how I feel." Huang Guangyao nodded seriously, "The cooperation with Bank of America has been reached, and United Bank has been completely on track, which means that Mr. Qiu is no longer needed here. Although all this is the result of Mr. Qiu and our efforts, generally speaking, it is not us who enjoy this result."

"I do not understand……"

"In the current situation, the United Bank's privileges that were separated from the system were almost fought for by Mr. Qiu alone. After the Xingli Incident, the superiors planned to regain such privileges, but at that time, Mr. Qiu came out of the mountain and had to postpone this move. Now, Mr. Qiu's physical condition is getting worse and worse, and it is difficult for him to keep up with the president's exaggerated work intensity. This time, he really should retire."

"Yes..." Lin Qiang frowned slightly. Qian Bo had talked to him about the matter here, which was very complicated and subtle. In short, this is definitely not a good thing.

"As soon as Mr. Qiu left, the era of extrajudicial privileges will probably end." Huang Guangyao said sadly, "The bureaucrats have arrived and returned to their physical condition. This will become a place to look at each other. When I communicate with the next president, I will have to bow down. At that time, politics will be higher than business, and for someone like me who only knows how to do business, it is like the end."

Huang Guangyao raised his head and let out a cup, pursed his lips and sighed: "You and I have nothing to hide from each other. I have seen too many political forces interfere in business operations, and people like me will be gradually marginalized."

"We shouldn't think so." Lin Qiang said in confusion, "The arrangements made by Board Qiu, and I think it's possible for him to operate it and let you enter the board of directors."

"I can't play with that set." Huang Guangyao smiled bitterly. "No business, no bank, and no era, I'm nothing. And Lin Qiang, don't you understand yet, I don't have the chance to join the board of directors."

"Why?"

Huang Guangyao shook his head: "I finally found that I am definitely better than you, political smell."

“…”

"I don't have much to say. What I said may not be right. Today, there is a main thing to say." Huang Guangyao put his arms on the table and returned to his previous expression, "Are you interested in China Merchants Bank?"

"..." Lin Qiang was stunned.

Industry job change is often linked, especially for major leaders like Huang Guangyao. Just like when he first came to Jijing Branch, he had to bring his own team, this time he went to Huashang Bank, obviously he didn't just go to the meeting alone. He needed trusted helpers and people who absolutely stood on his side.

What's more, Lin Qiang's job change will not only represent himself. The huge micro-information behind him is the real focus.

"Don't rush to refuse, listen to my promise." Huang Guangyao said steadily, "First of all, the Chinese businessmen are very happy to cooperate with WeChat. If you want, you can go over to take charge of this matter. I am talking about the absolute supervisor. No one is on you. Lin Qiang, we can all see that Luo Yongsheng is going to change the world and create history this time, and you are likely to become one of the main writers."

"What about this? What about United Bank? Is United Bank not interested in such a project?" Lin Qiang asked blankly.

"Believe me. I really said it." Huang Guangyao sighed, "Mr. Qiu has no attitude, and all other leaders refuse."

"Why……"

"Then there is the second promise." Huang Guangyao then said, "I can immediately make you the second-in-command of the Jijing Branch of Huashang Bank, and be promoted to the branch president within half a year, which is equivalent to my previous position today."

"What?" Lin Qiang said in surprise, "I thought... you used to be the branch president."

"Higher than this." Huang Guangyao shook his head and smiled, "I said, people like me belong to this era. We have done too well in the past six months. Huashang Bank is the place where I really need me and the place where I need it. Lin Qiang, that stage is more free, and that belongs to people like us. I understand that half of the reason why you stay here comes from Mr. Qiu, but you are less than 30 years old, and Mr. Qiu is over 70 years old and has not had much time."

Lin Qiang said silently.

I have to admit that Huang Guangyao's words are very inflammatory.

Whether it is the cross-age project of WeChat or becoming the head of Huashang Bank's branch, this is an excellent choice for Lin Qiang. Huang Guangyao has been able to work for at least 15 years and has a bright future; while Qiu Zhizhang is already at the highest point of his life. He is very tired and is about to rest.

Who is better to follow? It's almost obvious.

Huang Guangyao did not intend to let the silence last for too long, and immediately threw out a bombshell: "Don't tell your reporter's girlfriend if you are the following - three days later, the 64-year-old president of Huashang Bank will resign. I will be elected as the candidate for the president. If the shareholders' meeting votes within two weeks, I will win."

"……………………” This really shocked Lin Qiang.

This span is too big!!

Huang Guangyao may be more than one person, but everyone knows that the person above is really insurmountable. Although Lin Qiang thought that Huang Guangyao would become Qiu Zhizhang's successor, it would take at least another 5 years to achieve that step within the current system of United Bank.

And Huashang Bank is actually preparing to directly use Huang Guangyao as the president!

From the perspective of courage and vision, it is a really good place.

"Our real career is there, absolutely realistic and immediate results." Huang Guangyao said with a little excitement, "That is the bank in our minds, isn't it? We have 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years there... and here, maybe it's the last year."

After being surprised, Lin Qiang had to sigh at Huang Guangyao's slightly twisted heart.

He really... hates certain systems very much. Maybe something happened in those three months that he didn't want to mention. Geniuses are often extreme. Business executive geniuses like Huang Guangyao may not be so tolerant on the other hand.

But no matter what, Huang Guangyao is worthy of admiration, and he has already reached this point.

As he himself said, he belongs to this era.

Lin Qiang raised his glass silently.

"Did you agree?" Huang Guangyao asked with some fear.

"This matter is too difficult. I can't see it clearly, I can't see it clearly." Lin Qiang could not refuse such a beautiful proposal at all. "Huang Xing, you have said this. I don't know how to refuse... Give me some time..."

"Oh..." Huang Guangyao was a little disappointed, but he still raised his glass to meet Lin Qiang, "Yes. You should talk to Mr. Qiu. He understands my choice very well. We have blessed each other. I hope he can understand you too and don't delay you."

This made Lin Qiang feel sour.

There are only three or five real major opportunities and turns in a person's life. Lin Qiang did not hesitate at every choice before, and those choices so far are correct. But this time, Lin Qiang really couldn't make it.

Through money eyes, he saw Huang Guangyao's future. Huang Guangyao did not speak wildly. Two weeks later, he said that he was appointed as the Party Secretary, Executive Director, and President of Huashang Bank. There is no doubt that he will continue to move on his own path and lead Huashang Bank to charge towards the business bottleneck.

But Lin Qiang couldn't see further.

But there is one thing he can at least be sure of. Zhen Tian and Huang Guangyao are absolutely correct. To a certain extent, Zhen Tian is a lucky person than herself. She did not do too many things and took too many risks, but was hit by the cake of fate again and again. Before she could understand it herself, she might become the youngest chief president secretary in history at the age of 26.

The next day, Huang Guangyao did not come to United Bank again, but Zhen Tian helped him handle the follow-up process.

For a moment, people were panicked, and people who were already used to Huang Guangyao's rhythm became uneasy. They might have been relieved in business, but their pockets would not be as full as before for a long time in the future. Because Huang Guangyao left too suddenly, the head office had no time to discuss backup candidates, and the position of branch president was temporarily jointly represented by Zhang Ren and Qian Bo.

Most people are more concerned about things closely related to themselves. Huang Guangyao has become history, while people value the present more. After half a year of baptism, Zhang Ren and Qian Bo have accumulated considerable experience. They are both popular candidates, but they seem to be a little bit unsightly.

Zhang Ren has a background in studying abroad, and has relatively advantages in philosophy and knowledge, but his work enthusiasm and qualifications are slightly insufficient.

Qian Bo is definitely qualified and experienced, but compared to his predecessor Huang Guangyao, he seems too mediocre in business, after all, he is an administrative background.

It is difficult for United Bank to transfer leaders like Huang Guangyao with both moral integrity and talent. In other words, Jijing Bank now does not need that radical leader. Huang Guangyao led Jijing Branch through the most difficult period. In return, he was able to step onto the Jijing stage and go straight to Qingyun. This is actually a cost-effective deal for both parties.

People's eyes were aimed at Zhang Ren, Qian Bo, and even Lin Qiang. These three of them were all players who survived the dark period. Although they each had their own strengths and weaknesses, they had a chance.

At this sensitive time, Lin Qiang took the initiative to make an appointment to go to Qiu Zhizhang's house for dinner.

Qiu Zhizhang still lives in the dormitory of the old Ministry of Finance. Although the yard is old, the plants that have experienced decades of wind and rain have grown very lushly. The branches of ivy almost cover the entire surface of the building. If it is summer, it will definitely look very good.
To be continued...