industrial overlord

Chapter 689 Atonement
Let us turn our attention back to China from distant South America. In the office of the chairman of Hanhua Heavy Industry in Xunyang City, a special guest came today. Jin Jianbo, who was corrupt and imprisoned, went to Africa to seek gold after he was released from prison.He used to be such a frivolous and arrogant person, but at this moment, what Lin Zhenhua saw in his eyes was a kind of tranquility and calmness.

"Jianbo, we haven't seen each other for many years." Lin Zhenhua said with a smile while pouring tea for Jin Jianbo.

"It's been nearly 10 years since I went to Africa, right?" Jin Jianbo said uncertainly.When he thought about it, the experience in Africa in the past few years seemed to be as long as decades, so that when he set foot on the land of China again, especially when he returned to Jiangnan Province, it almost felt like a world away.

Lin Zhenhua sat down on the sofa beside Jin Jianbo, handed the tea to Jin Jianbo, and asked, "Why, Jianbo, haven't you been back all these years?"

Jin Jianbo said: "In the first one or two years, I was mainly engaged in China-Africa trade, selling Chinese products to Africa. During that period, I often came back, but every time I came and went in a hurry, went to the small commodity market to buy goods, and then packed them. I got into the container and then went back to Africa. Later, I started to undertake some projects locally in Africa, and I had less contact with China, so I never came back.”

"I heard Lu Qihong from our group's sales center in Lagos say that when I first went there, I ran into you on the street, and then you provided them with a lot of convenience. I kept saying that I would thank you in person." Lin Zhenhua said.

Jin Jianbo waved his hand: "Zhenhua, you are outrageous when you say this. When I went to Africa, you also gave me a lot of help. Did I say thank you? Xiaolu and the others built a sales office in Lagos. Center, I gave them some help, it was just a little effort, nothing to worry about."

"Hehe, I heard from Lu Qihong that Jianbo's business over there is quite big. It stands to reason that you don't need a big boss to keep an eye on you all the time, right? Why don't you How about some time to go back to China and take a look?" Lin Zhenhua asked curiously.

Jin Jianbo said: "When I left Jiangnan Province, I made a poisonous oath. If I can't make a name for myself outside, I will never come back."

"So, you've become a bit famous now?" Lin Zhenhua said with a chuckle, "I remember when Lu Qihong told me about you, he said that you already owned a building in Lagos, and there are many projects and assets. How come it must be over [-] million? Such a net worth, no matter where you put it, you can be regarded as a successful person."

Jin Jianbo shook his head and said, "It's not enough to have more than [-] million assets. What I want to do is not something that can be done with [-] million."

"So exaggerated?" Lin Zhenhua laughed. "I don't know what earth-shattering event Mr. Jin wants to do. With a net worth of [-] million, at least in China, there is no obstacle to do something."

Jin Jianbo leaned closer and said to Lin Zhenhua: "Zhenhua, to be honest, I really have something to ask you to do when I come back this time. You have to help me no matter what."

"What's the matter?" Lin Zhenhua asked in surprise.

Jin Jianbo asked, "Zhenhua, do you remember how I ended up in prison?"

"This..." Lin Zhenhua was a little embarrassed.Jin Jianbo had been in prison, and it was not convenient for him to mention it in front of Jin Jianbo, but he did not expect Jin Jianbo to bring it up by himself.As for the reason why Jin Jianbo went to prison, Lin Zhenhua is of course clear, isn't it corruption?However, what does Jin Jianbo mean by asking this question?

Jin Jianbo laughed at himself, and said, "Oh, Zhenhua, you probably don't know too much about such a shameful thing. I was sentenced for embezzlement and bribery when I was the deputy factory director of Jiangshidian. I always remember that the investigation team finally determined the embezzlement amount for me to be 10 yuan. The 10 yuan back then..."

"This is all in the past. Now, Jianbo, you have changed your mind and stood up again? Don't worry about these things anymore." Lin Zhenhua persuaded.

Jin Jianbo said: "Others can forget this matter, but I can't forget it. A good Jiang Shidian was defeated by us people. Niu Beisheng is dead, so I don't need to be responsible for this matter, but I am still alive. I want to have an account of the past."

"What do you mean?" Lin Zhenhua was taken aback. "This happened many years ago. How are you going to explain it?"

Jin Jianbo said: "I have always had a wish that one day, we can return the family property that we have lost to the country. Now Jiang Shidian is gone, and it has become Hanhua Refrigeration Equipment Company. I know, It is impossible for you, Zhenhua, to allow me to pay back the money to the refrigeration equipment company, because you are not short of this money, are you?"

"Uh..." Lin Zhenhua was speechless, "It's not a question of whether there is money or not, but... how should I say this, why do I think this is weird."

The corruption of Jin Jianbo and others led to the loss of Jiang Shidian's assets, but how could the parties pay compensation for such money?Besides, even if compensation is required, how is the value calculated?The assets that Jiang Shi lost in the past were at most tens of thousands, but how can the tens of thousands at that time be calculated today?

Jin Jianbo laughed: "Zhenhua, I also know that I am quite strange. In fact, I have been in prison for several years, and I have paid the price for my actions. The country does not need me to atone for my sins. I am completely myself I have a knot in my heart that I always feel that I have made mistakes and I can’t hold my head up in front of others. I hope that I can use money to wash away my past mistakes so that I can face Jiang Shidian’s workers calmly.”

Lin Zhenhua was stunned for a moment, then laughed dumbly and said: "Jianbo, I always thought that after you spent several years in prison and 10 years in Africa, your problems should be corrected. Only after listening to your words, I know, You are still you, with petty bourgeois complex in your head. The so-called second-year youth... refers to people like you."

"What is Secondary School?" Jin Jianbo asked, "Is this a new term in China?"

Lin Zhenhua said with a smile: "The definition of the so-called second-year youth is: a youth who wants to be recognized by others, but who is meaninglessly cool. Jianbo, think about it, does this definition fit your characteristics?"

Jin Jianbo thought for a while, and then laughed: "Zhenhua, don't tell me, after your analysis, I really mean it. In the past, in order to let others recognize me, I thought about making a career every day. , to surpass you, Lin Zhenhua. After so many years, I still want to use money to atone for my sins in order to let others recognize me. It seems that the country is really easy to change, but the nature is hard to change."

"It's good if you figure it out. In fact, everyone has long since stopped caring about the past. You don't have to take it too seriously." Lin Zhenhua persuaded.

Jin Jianbo shook his head and said: "No, Zhenhua, you can say that I am in the second grade, or that I have a good face. If I don't do this, I will never be happy for the rest of my life. You are my good friend. You can fulfill me."

Lin Zhenhua felt a chill all over his body, and no one could stand such a big man acting like a jerk in front of him.He said: "Well, I'm afraid of you. Tell me, what do you want to do?"

Jin Jianbo said: "Back then, Jiangshi Electric had 2490 employees. Because of the corruption of the leadership including me, they were laid off and unemployed. In those years, the lives of Jiangshi Electric's employees were miserable. The employee died early because the factory could not reimburse the medical expenses. Now, I want to apologize to all the employees who have been implicated by us. I know that any verbal apology is pale. I want to issue 10 A compensation of [-] yuan, Zhenhua, can you do it for me?"

"10 yuan per person!" Lin Zhenhua's eyes were as big as copper bells. "More than 2000 people, that's more than 2 million yuan. Jianbo, you actually want to spend 2 million yuan...to make atonement?"

"What is money?" Jin Jianbo shrugged, as if he was not talking about 2 million yuan, but 2 yuan, he said: "If it was just for my personal life, I would have already earned enough money to spend dozens of lifetimes. I have worked hard in Africa all these years to earn more than 2 million yuan in compensation. If I don’t return this money to everyone, I have a bad conscience.”

"Jianbo, in fact, you don't have to be so extreme. If you want to express some apologies to everyone, I think... 5000 to 2 yuan is enough. Even if it's 2 to [-] yuan per person, it's [-] million yuan. The money is not too little. Can your company take more than [-] million yuan at once?" Lin Zhenhua persuaded with good intentions.He was really intimidated by Jin Jianbo's generosity. Although Hanhua's industrial scale is much larger than that of Jin Jianbo's enterprise, if Lin Zhenhua wants to distribute [-] million yuan to his former colleagues at once, he must be careful. Think about it.

Jin Jianbo smiled conceitedly and said: "Zhenhua, to be honest, if I had made up my mind a year ago, I would have waited a few more years. But since last year, the international iron ore price has skyrocketed, My several mines in Africa have made a lot of money, and the cash of more than 2 million yuan is nothing to me.”

"Are you actually working in a mine?" Lin Zhenhua asked curiously.

Jin Jianbo said with a smile: "You are not allowed to laugh at me when you say it. The reason why I engage in mines is entirely inspired by Hanhua. When I was in Africa, I noticed that Hanhua was continuously acquiring local mines. Although I couldn't see The prospect of the mining industry, but I know one thing very well, that is, Zhenhua, your decision-making will never be wrong. So, I also used the idle funds in my hand to buy a few mines. As a result, Zhenhua, you really did not disappoint me, haha."

"No, you have to pay me the information fee!" Lin Zhenhua said viciously.

"Isn't it? Zhenhua, our friendship..."

"Please, Jin Jianbo, can you stop saying such misleading words?"

"What misunderstanding?"

"Uh...forget it." Lin Zhenhua didn't dare to make jokes that are not suitable for children anymore. He said, "I'll help you with this matter. The list of employees of Laojiang Shidian and their current addresses are in the group's The human resources department has files, so I will ask Bi Min to help you transfer them later. How do you plan to distribute the money? Do you want me to gather all the old employees and let you, Factory Manager Jin, give out red envelopes one by one?"

"No need." Jin Jianbo said, "I also brought a few assistants here, please arrange a few people, Zhenhua, to help give the money to the employees. For those employees who are no longer alive, the money will be handed over to the employees. Their family members are well, let me say that I, Jin Jianbo, expressed my apology to everyone."

"Jianbo, I have to say, you are really a man." Lin Zhenhua said sincerely.

Jin Jianbo's eyes were covered with mist, and he said with relief: "Zhenhua, if I can get your evaluation, my 2 million yuan is worth it."

The story of Jin Jianbo spending money to atone for his crimes spread throughout the entire Hanhua Heavy Industry Group. Although the original Jiangshi Electric is only a branch of the Hanhua Group today, the employees from Jiangshi Electric have spread all over the entire group. .The one who was most touched was Jin Jianbo's ex-wife, Shen Jiale, the ace welding technician of Hanhua Group.

"Mom, I went to see my dad today, and he asked me to bring you back 10 yuan." Daughter Honghong walked up to Shen Jiale and handed her a big paper bag.

Shen Jiale looked awkwardly at her husband Fang Yanwu who was sitting on the side, and said to Honghong: "If he gives you money, you can continue, but I can't take his money."

Hong Hong said: "My dad said that he used the money to atone for the former employees of Jiangshi Electric. He said that you are also an employee of Jiangshi Electric, so you should also get a share. Also, my grandparents There are also some over there."

"This..." Shen Jiale was at a loss. She was not good at dealing with people, so when she encountered this kind of thing, she had no idea at all. For Shen Jiale's current family situation, 10 yuan is not a big sum at all, but the problem is that this money was given by her ex-husband, and her current husband is just sitting and watching.

Fang Yanwu looked at his wife, smiled, and said, "Jiale, you have to accept the money. I heard from Zhenhua that Jin Jianbo took out more than 2 million yuan this time, just to buy a peace of mind. To be honest , I really admire him a little bit, where he fell, and where he can get up again, such a person is indeed worthy of respect."

Shen Jiale talked about him from left to right: "I just heard that he went to Africa, but I don't know that he can earn so much money. How did he earn all this money?"

Hong Hong said: "I heard from my dad that he earned all the money with a drop of sweat. He said that when he first arrived in Africa, he was so poor that he couldn't even eat instant noodles, and often it was just a bowl of plain rice. Adding some salt is enough. He also told me that it is very dangerous for him to do business outside. There are often wars in Africa. Once, he was hit by a shell where he was standing, smashing the ground so much Big hole."

"Really? Is he okay?" Shen Jiale blurted out, and after finishing speaking, she felt that it seemed inappropriate for her to care about Jin Jianbo so much. She quickly glanced at Fang Yanwu, only to find that Fang Yanwu was also attracted by Hong Hong's story, and didn't pay attention at all. to her gaffe.

Hong Hong said: "It wasn't the shell that was hit at the time, it was afterward. He said that not long after he left, a shell landed on the place where he was just standing. If he left later, he would have died. "

"Our workers have also encountered such a thing." Fang Yanwu commented, "In any case, Jin Jianbo has suffered a lot in Africa these years, but fortunately everything has come to an end. According to Zhenhua, he The current enterprise is developing well, and there are still several mines in hand.”

"My dad said that he has a net worth of 10 billion yuan now, which is calculated in RMB." Hong Hong said.

"Uh... really good..." Fang Yanwu's expression froze, and he felt a little sour in his heart.

Honghong continued: "By the way, Dad, Mom, my dad said that he would sponsor me to study abroad. When I graduate from college, he will let me contact the best school in the United States. Tell me, should I go or not?" ?”

Hong Hong's titles are a bit confusing. She calls Fang Yanwu her father, and Jin Jianbo her father. One is raised by her these years, and the other is related to her by blood.Emotionally speaking, she is closer to Fang Yanwu. After all, when Jin Jianbo was imprisoned, she was only four or five years old, and there is not much left in her memory.

Shen Jiale said a little unhappy: "Honghong, you want to study abroad, and our family has enough money for you to go, so you don't need him to help you, right? Your dad also has many classmates in the United States, so it's okay to contact a good school. Difficult. Hasn't this matter been said in the past, why have you changed again?"

Hong Hong glanced at Fang Yanwu and said, "Actually, I don't want him to contact me. The main reason is that I think my dad might want to give me some compensation. I don't want to make him sad, so I agreed."

"Well, I support you. After all, he is your biological father. He is willing to help you. You can accept it. Then he will be very happy." Fang Yanwu patted Hong Hong's shoulder and said generously.In this kind of thing, only men can understand men. Fang Yanwu is completely pushing others by himself.

Hong Hong left happily, Fang Yanwu and Shen Jiale guarded the 10 yuan on the table, looked at each other, not knowing what to say.After a while, Shen Jiale finally asked without words: "Yanwu, do you think that Jianbo... really has a family fortune of 10 billion?"

"I think, there should be. I heard from Zhenhua that he made a fortune from mining, otherwise... maybe there would not be so much." Fang Yanwu stammered, and after finishing speaking, he was silent for a while, Then he added cautiously: "Actually, if I cash out my shares in the group, I will still have 10 billion yuan..."

Shen Jiale laughed silently. She stepped forward, stroked her husband's hand, and said, "Why, are you jealous?"

Fang Yanwu was a little embarrassed, he faltered and said: "No, I'm just stating a fact. Really, if I want money, these shares are really worth 10 billion."

Shen Jiale shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter to me whether it's 10 billion or 100 billion. Yan Wu, after all these years, don't you know what I want? What I want, It's just electric welding."

(End of this chapter)