The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 102 A Step Across Twenty Years
Evening, Beichun Junlan Hotel.

Qian Zhengxing and his secretary arrived early at the hotel's annex restaurant to reserve a private room, waiting for Gu Heng and Luo Xiwen to arrive.

If before today, Qian Zhengxing's attitude towards Gu Heng was one of valuing and trying to win him over, then from today onwards, his attitude towards Gu Heng will be one of respect and awe.

When Gu Heng's savings were only 1 million, if he had suddenly chosen to leave and join another bank, the head office would probably have only blamed him for his poor performance, and his annual work performance would have been affected. At most, he would have received a minor punishment.

However, if the savings amount reaches 10 billion, and Gu Heng were to withdraw and switch to another bank at this point, it would not be a minor punishment. The head office would definitely hold him accountable, at best losing his position, and at worst the supervisory department would intervene and conduct a disciplinary investigation.

The difference before and after is like heaven and earth.

Take the present as an example. Not to mention Gu Heng himself, even Luo Xiwen, who has successfully climbed the social ladder and transformed from a sparrow into a phoenix, needs to be treated with caution and seriousness.

The person beside you in bed, the whispers in your ear.

Even ancient emperors couldn't stand it, let alone the still young Gu Heng.

We must be prudent and thorough.

"Ta Tata..."

Just as Qian Zhengxing and his secretary Zhou Shuhong were eagerly waiting, a series of rapid footsteps came from outside, and the two immediately stood up from their seats.

Two staff members pushed open the traditional Chinese door, and Gu Heng and Luo Xiwen, dressed casually, walked in from outside the private room.

Gu Heng was wearing a polo shirt and trousers, while Luo Xiwen was wearing a skirt and a knitted cardigan.

"Chairman Gu!"

"Brother Qian!"

"Xiwen!"

"President Qian!"

……

In an instant, various titles and nicknames rang out in the private room.

"Brother Qian, we've known each other for a long time."

Gu Heng said to Qian Zhengxing in a familiar tone, "Let's talk while we eat. I'm really hungry."

"Take the food!"

"Get the kitchen moving the food right away!"

Seeing that Gu Heng maintained the same attitude, Qian Zhengxing felt much more at ease, and his smile became even brighter.

"Chairman Gu, I have so much to say!"

"I can't even begin to express my gratitude to you!"

"I'm making this clear right now: whether I'm still working in Jilin Province or not in the future, I'll do anything for you, no matter what!"

After they were seated, Qian Zhengxing held Gu Heng's hands tightly with both hands, his face full of sincerity: "And Xiwen, within my power, I will do my best to recommend her!"

"Brother Qian, I believe you."

"Now that we've finished discussing this, let's not talk about it again today."

Gu Heng smiled and replied, "I've been quite busy lately. I had planned to get together with you, President Wang, and Dean Jiang, but I haven't been able to find the time. Let's have a couple of drinks today, and I'll meet up with President Wang and Dean Jiang in a couple of days so we can have a proper get-together."

"no problem."

"I'm ready whenever you give the word, Mr. Gu."

Qian Zhengxing nodded repeatedly, adopting a very humble posture.

At this moment, Luo Xiwen, who was sitting next to Gu Heng, was a little confused when he saw Qian Zhengxing's attitude, and he was completely bewildered by what he heard.

Why should I be grateful?
How did they end up so utterly devastated?

How did this get involved with me?
Luo Xiwen looked bewildered, but Gu Heng and Qian Zhengxing were talking, and she couldn't get a word in edgewise, so she subconsciously turned her gaze to Zhou Shuhong.

Normally, as Qian Zhengxing's secretary, Zhou Shuhong's administrative rank was very high. Even the branch manager of an ordinary bank had a higher rank than her. In the past, if Luo Xiwen met her at work, he would have to stand aside and respectfully greet her.

However, Zhou Shuhong showed no leadership qualities at this moment. She gave Luo Xiwen the feeling of a friendly older sister next door, with kind eyes and a gentle smile, which made the already bewildered Luo Xiwen even more at a loss.

"Xiwen, you still don't know?"

Looking at Luo Xiwen's bewildered expression, Zhou Shuhong tentatively asked.

"Know what..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiwen's eyes became even more confused.

"Chairman Gu this morning..."

"10 billion yuan was transferred to our bank's current account."

Zhou Shuhong did not hide this matter from Luo Xiwen, because as Gu Heng's exclusive account manager, Luo Xiwen was within the scope of what she should know.

In an instant, Zhou Shuhong's voice echoed in Luo Xiwen's mind like a grand bell, repeating endlessly.

One billion!

What is this concept?
It's no exaggeration to say that Gu Heng's savings alone could support a large branch in Beichun.

Courtyard houses in Beijing, spacious apartments in China Overseas, luxury cruise ships in Shenzhen, antique paintings and calligraphy at auction houses, private islands in Southeast Asia...

It can be said that everything of value.

Gu Heng can have anything he wants.

I travel to the North Sea in the morning and visit Cangwu in the evening, eating morning dew and feasting on clouds and mist.

Gu Heng could live such an idyllic life every day.

Advancing from A9 to A10 in wealth level may seem like just a one-level upgrade, but the lifestyle one can enjoy and the resources one can leverage are vastly different.

"Xiwen, you were with Chairman Gu yesterday, and he didn't mention this matter to you?"

Zhou Shuhong glanced at Gu Heng and Qian Zhengxing, who were still talking, her eyes flickered slightly, and she lowered her voice again to ask Luo Xiwen.

“No,” Luo Xiwen shook his head and answered truthfully.

"Did anything unusual happen yesterday?"

Zhou Shuhong continued to probe, "It's the kind of special thing that makes Chairman Gu suddenly feel great and particularly favor our bank."

"Um……"

Faced with Zhou Shuhong's questioning, Luo Xiwen's face inexplicably turned red, and she stammered for a long time without saying a word.

At first, Zhou Shuhong was somewhat puzzled.

However, she quickly realized what was going on. She had thought that Gu Heng and Luo Xiwen had a very close relationship, but now it seemed that everything had just happened yesterday.

In this way, it seems that everything can be explained.

A sudden realization flashed in Zhou Shuhong's eyes, and her Dihua value quietly reached its maximum.

She turned her head and looked at Qian Zhengxing.

Although their eyes met briefly before looking away, as longtime partners, a single glance was enough for Qian Zhengxing to understand her meaning.

"Xiwen, how many years have you been working at our China Merchants Bank?"

After exchanging pleasantries with Gu Heng, Qian Zhengxing, finding a suitable opportunity, smoothly turned to Luo Xiwen and asked him with a friendly expression.

It will be four years soon.

Luo Xiwen immediately straightened up and respectfully responded to Qian Zhengxing.

Even if she became Gu Heng's woman, even if she knew that Gu Heng was now a super big client of China Merchants Bank, the mindset of a small-town citizen that she had developed over the years could not be changed overnight.

In her heart, Qian Zhengxing was still that dignified and imposing bank president, someone who deserved absolute respect and awe.

"Xiwen, four years."

"It's neither long nor short."

"Your performance at the grassroots level, and your performance after joining the private banking sector."

"Whether it's colleagues or superiors, everyone has witnessed it and praised it highly."

As Qian Zhengxing spoke, he took out a newly prepared letter of appointment from his briefcase: "Now the organization has decided it's time to put some more responsibility on your shoulders. I wonder if you're ready?"

Luo Xiwen was caught off guard, and she subconsciously looked at Gu Heng beside her.

She saw the other person give her a reassuring look, and at the same time gently hold her small hand under the table, which made her feel as if she had instantly gained a pillar of support.

"President Qian, I'm ready."

Luo Xiwen nodded solemnly and responded to Qian Zhengxing.

“Loshvin—”

"After deliberation by the branch leadership and approval by the head office board, you are hereby appointed as the manager of the Strategic Clients Department of China Merchants Bank Jilin Branch, with your job level adjusted to level 25."

Qian Zhengxing, equally solemn, once again exuded the authority and demeanor befitting a provincial-level official: "I wonder if you are willing to take on this heavy responsibility?"

"I am willing!"

Luo Xiwen accepted the appointment letter with both hands. Looking at the appointment letter, which bore both the seals of the head office and the branch office, she felt a strange sense of dreamlike illusion.

From level 10 to level 25, a jump of 15 levels.

He even went directly from the grassroots level to the senior management of the branch.

In the entire process, she only used one step to achieve a goal that ordinary people would find difficult to reach even after twenty years of hard work.

27-year-old female senior executive at a bank, with an annual salary of one million.

With this status, she's definitely a wealthy and beautiful urban woman, a true winner in life.

But all of this was merely a means for Zhaopin to curry favor with Gu Heng. In fact, the entire process was done in advance without Gu Heng's permission.

Qualifications?

ability?

When money speaks, everything else seems so pale and powerless.

Luo Xiwen stared at the letter of appointment in her hand for a moment, then looked up at Gu Heng, her clear eyes seeming to glisten with tears.

Gu Heng smiled at Luo Xiwen, then turned to Qian Zhengxing and said with feigned displeasure, "President Qian, I can understand if you want to give Xiwen more responsibilities, after all, Xiwen's excellence is obvious to all, but I only recognize Xiwen as my exclusive account manager, you can't transfer Xiwen away from me."

"do not worry!"

"I will serve you the same way I did before!"

Qian Zhengxing quickly replied, "Xiwen is now the manager of the Strategic Clients Department, and you are also a strategic client of our bank. It is only reasonable for Xiwen to continue serving you!"

"That's fine."

"Anyway, I only recognize Xiwen."

Gu Heng smiled again and started laughing and joking with Qian Zhengxing again.

It has to be said that the whole thing was indeed a coincidence.

I just completed the challenge yesterday afternoon and received the cash reward. I was whispering with Luo Xiwen last night, and then the cash reward arrived in my account this morning.

One thing led to another, and that's how things developed into what they are today.

Gu Heng was quite satisfied with China Merchants Bank's methods of winning him over.

With the position of a senior executive at the branch of China Merchants Bank, he no longer needed to rack his brains about how to settle Luo Xiwenfei.

After this incident, the atmosphere inside the private room was noticeably better.

Just then, all the dishes were served, and Gu Heng and the other three began to eat and chat...

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