Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

In the banquet hall on the third floor, Hu Zhenhua looked at the children running around and something in his heart moved.

Yes, I can set up a kindergarten!

Noble kindergarten!

TA Grain and Oil, Global Shipping, and Liduo Reserve Company are tying corrupt officials to their company's chariot through economic benefits.

This is not enough.

Their dolls must also be tied up and educated from a young age!

In later generations, there was an economic model called "hostage economy."

"Hostage economy", as the name suggests, mainly refers to the act of achieving economic goals by kidnapping or controlling hostages.

For example, shopping malls rely on attracting children to retain adults. Parent-child activities in shopping malls, children's areas and meal plans at McDonald's and KFC, and even the rocking cars at the entrances of many small shops all rely on this same logic.

The shopping mall is still relatively civilized, and the word used is "attract".

But some schools go too far, such as "voluntary purchase of expensive school uniforms", "voluntary ordering of milk", "voluntary taking of graduation photos", "voluntary spring outing", "voluntary celebration of teachers' birthdays"...

Of course you can choose not to volunteer, but the teacher might make things difficult for your child.

When I, Hu Zhenhua, start a kindergarten for the nobility, I must also let them join on a 'voluntary basis'!

What Lao Hu cares about is certainly not the small amount of tuition fees, but the network of connections behind the children.

With this group of children, we can hold parent-teacher meetings from time to time and invite parents to participate in parent-child activities.

With the hostages in hand, the world is mine!

Without hesitation, Lao Hu began to plan the kindergarten's facilities according to his memory.

Bilingual education, aristocratic etiquette, high-end facilities, fun and educational opportunities, and annual travel around the world...

Arrange everything.

Hu Zhenhua thought about it and decided that he had to come up with a nice name first.

Earl International Kindergarten!

Yes, that’s the name.

Hu Zhenhua immediately bought a villa not far from the Cathay Hotel and began large-scale construction.

Money talks, and by evening, the Earl's Kindergarten had taken shape.

The inside isn't finished yet, but the sign is definitely eye-catching.

An Lan saw Hu Zhenhua was so concerned about Wang Yunan, and cursed him.

"Flattery!"

The playground of the school is covered with thick carpet.

The school walls have also begun to be softened to prevent students from bumping into them.

Teachers, chefs, musicians, in short, everything a noble needs to learn is here!

Wang Yu got the news from somewhere and rushed over. As soon as he saw them, he scolded them,

"Zhenhua, what are you doing? I just asked you to look after the kids for a few days, and you're making such a fuss! Someone who doesn't know would think you were bribing me!"

Hu Zhenhua handed the paint bucket to the worker and said with a smile,

"Director, you're really wronging me. TA's company is planning to get involved in the education industry. Even if Yu Nan and the others didn't come, I would still do it."

Wang Yu looked at the various expensive furniture placed in the yard and shouted,

"How much will these things cost you?"

"The wool comes from the sheep. If you want to enter my school, you have to pay tuition. Director, let me be frank. Even though we have a good relationship, Yu Nan and the others have to pay to come in!"

He said this very loudly, and the workers around him, as well as the citizens watching outside, all heard it clearly.

Wang Yu smiled.

“Paying for school is a matter of course!”

Hu Zhenhua washed his hands, pointed casually, and said,

"Director, please use your professional perspective to guide the security work of this school!"

Wang Yu was not interested at all, he waved his hand.

"This is a school, not a fortress. Just make sure the students don't run away."

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Hu Zhenhua rolled his eyes and said,

"It's really inappropriate to make the school look like it's facing a major enemy. I'll set up a few sentries at every street corner!"

Wang Yu looked around for a while, amazed.

"Zhenhua, you deserve to be rich. You are good at everything you do. You handle the details well."

He was referring to the cushions covering the walls.

Hu Zhenhua chuckled,

"Let's make do with it for now. I'm going to pick out a piece of land and redesign the new campus."

Wang Yu didn't respond, but asked with interest,

"How much tuition do you plan to charge per student?"

Hu Zhenhua held up two fingers.

"One student, 200 yuan for one semester!"

Wang Yu's eyes twitched and he shouted,

"With such a small tuition fee, you'll probably lose all your pants!"

"It's a good deal! I'm planning to buy a piece of land in the suburbs and grow my own vegetables. I'll also raise some chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, and sheep. Oh, and I absolutely need a dairy cow. My kids are growing up, and they need to get enough nutrition! As for seafood, I have my own fishing boat, so I eat fresh seafood every day. It's all homegrown, so how much can it cost? Besides, I can't trust the quality if I buy from others!"

Wang Yu snorted coldly and said nothing.

The nonsense of "it won't cost much" may be a good way to deceive others, but Wang Yu knows all the tricks behind it.

The trick Hu Zhenhua used is called special supply.

The costs can be sky-high.

If Hu Zhenhua used this trick to bribe Wang Yu, the latter would have slapped him in the face, but when he used it on Yu Nan, Wang Yu acquiesced.

No matter how cruel Wang Yu is to others, children are the softest part of his heart.

Wang Yu turned around for a while and said with a smile,

“You have a really rich range of courses here.”

Hu Zhenhua immediately smiled flatteringly and said,

"Of course. The Earl's Kindergarten cultivates talented generals. They don't have to be proficient in everything, but they must be knowledgeable. Because these children will be the leaders in the future, they must be able to identify and utilize people!"

These words touched the old spy's heart, and the wrinkles on his face completely melted away.

It is the wish of every parent to see their sons become successful and their daughters become outstanding.

Wang Yu has always been worried about his children's education, and he deeply agrees with Hu Zhenhua's educational philosophy!

Wang Yu feels very relieved to leave his child in this school.

"Zhenhua, a business that loses money can't last long!"

The old spy was not only giving Hu Zhenhua some advice, but was also worried that he would close down his business soon and affect his children's studies.

Hu Zhenhua waved his hand.

"It's not a loss. Once my school gets its name out, there will be countless merchants wanting to send their children. Then, I can claim the quota is full and charge a high price! 2 yuan per person, isn't that too much? Also, my vegetables, meat, and seafood are all of the highest quality. Won't the rich and powerful buy in too? How can I run a business that loses money?"

Wang Yu burst into laughter.

The Earl's Kindergarten enrolls children of high-ranking officials and nobles. In order to build relationships, businessmen will certainly be keen to send their children there.

There are so many people in society who want to give gifts but can't find the way.

Taking the children's route is a good choice.

Wang Yu tapped Lao Hu's chest.

"You are really obsessed with money!"

"Isn't this just because you're afraid of being poor?"

Wang Yu took out a cigarette and wanted to light it, but Hu Zhenhua quickly stopped him and said,

"Director, there's nicotine in cigarettes, and it'll get on the carpet. Children crawling around on it is unsanitary!"

Wang Yu looked at the carpet, then at the cigarette in his hand, and put it away decisively.

Hu Zhenhua was secretly proud: This is the hostage economy. No matter how big a boss you are, I can still control you here!

The more Wang Yu looked at the school, the more satisfied he became, while Hu Zhenhua became more and more dissatisfied and complained constantly.

One moment he said the playground was too small and the children couldn't play football freely, the next moment he said it was too close to the road and noisy. After walking a few steps, he said there was no swimming pool.

Lao Hu wants to do everything, even building a golf course.

After Wang Yu finished his rotation, he said with emotion,

"Zhenhua, thank you, brother!"

"We are all family, what are you thanking me for?"

Wang Yu punched him and got down to business.

"Let someone else take charge of this school. If the higher-ups see you're not doing your job properly, they'll have something to worry about. The most urgent task right now is the industrial zone. You need to clearly distinguish between the two!"

Hu Zhenhua rolled his eyes and said righteously,

"No, that won't work. I have to keep an eye on this school myself. I don't trust anyone else. As for the industrial zone, I haven't delayed it at all!"

Wang Yu looked around again and said earnestly,

"I know you didn't miss it, but others don't know! Even if you were sleeping in the Chinachem, it would be better than showing up in public here!"

Hu Zhenhua thought for a moment and said,

"Okay, I'll come back in a low-key manner!"

Wang Yu then showed a satisfied smile.

"Listen to advice and eat your fill. Your kindergarten has great potential!"

Hu Zhenhua's mind moved, and he immediately said,

"Director, my school is new and I'm short of students. Since you're such a big shot, could you introduce me to a few?"

Wang Yu looked at Lao Hu meaningfully.

This is not helping at all, it's clearly currying favor. Other executives face the same difficulties as me in educating their children.

"Zhenhua, the Secret Service is a sharp sword. The higher-ups won't want to see me playing both sides. Do you understand what I mean?"

Hu Zhenhua nodded.

"Actually, I wanted to ask Sister Lan for help, but the burden on her is too heavy!"

Wang Yu laughed twice and suddenly asked,

"Zhenhua, has anyone chosen the principal of this school?"

Old Hu knew what he meant. He wanted An Lan to be the principal.

Hu Zhenhua could not agree because An Lan was just a transition. After Wang Cuicui became familiar with those rich ladies, Old Hu planned to draw a clear line with that crazy guy.

"It takes ten years to grow a tree, and a hundred years to cultivate a person. I plan to openly recruit a principal for this school worldwide. Director, this is very important for the children's education. What do you think?"

Wang Yu nodded. When it came to his own child's education, he naturally couldn't be careless. But he still wanted to squeeze An Lan in.

"Zhenhua, the little ones are still young, and they're very attached to Anlan. Do you have any way to get your sister to come here more often?"

"That's easy. The school has hired Sister Lan as a consultant. As for what she wants to do specifically, I'll ask her later!"

Wang Yu burst into laughter.

"I wonder how many more consultant titles An Lan will have in your company in the future!"

"Sister Lan is very capable. If this happened in the West, she could definitely run a large business on her own!"

"Hahahahaha!"

The two chatted for a while, and then Wang Yu started to criticize Hu Zhenhua.

"The bureau has received quite a few reports against you recently. They say all sorts of things, like you've been committing adultery with certain wealthy women, plundering property, and disrupting the authorities' monetary policy. The most serious charge is collaborating with the Communists, as many products from the industrial zone have flowed into communist areas!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenhua immediately jumped up and shouted,

"Bullshit! I'm so busy all day long, how could I have time to mess around with some rich lady? As for the claim of collaborating with the Communists, that's completely ridiculous. I'm a businessman, so why should I verify the identity of my customers when selling something to them? Whoever reports me for collaborating with the Communists, I will confront him face to face!"

Confrontation is impossible because most of these reports were made by Lao Hu himself.

There is nothing perfect in this world. Hu Zhenhua is walking between various parties, just like walking on a tightrope, and he may fall at any time.

Therefore, one must defile oneself.

The advantage of doing this is that it can muddy the waters. If someone really gets solid evidence and reports it, the Secret Service will definitely not take it too seriously given the countless false reports before.

Wang Yu felt relieved when he saw Hu Zhenhua's intense reaction and didn't find anything abnormal.

"Zhenhua, don't get excited. I'm still here in the bureau. Those scoundrels can't hurt you at all!"

Lao Hu's face was still full of resentment.

"I work diligently, yet I'm being smeared. Some people, who are just sitting there doing nothing, get away with it!"

Wang Yu patted Hu Zhenhua on the shoulder and said with a smile,

"Just grumble a few words in front of me. There's good news. Japan has replied. Gu Shun has agreed to transfer half of the gambling money to you. Send someone to pick it up!"

Hu Zhenhua was overjoyed. This was truly a godsend.

Seeing Hu Zhenhua's happy face, Wang Yu poured a basin of cold water on him.

"Zhenhua, many of the workers in Chongming are from Jiangbei. You have to be careful!"

This was the first time the old secret agent expressed his opinion on the industrial zone.

The reason is that the number of workers in Chongming has increased rapidly recently, which has attracted the attention of senior management.

Hu Zhenhua chuckled and said in a low voice,

"They are workers now, and they will be strong men in the future!"

Wang Yu laughed,

"Zhenhua, this way, you can even save your wages!"

"Our TA company's top management has a saying: 'Earn money in Chongming, spend it in Chongming, don't even think about taking a penny home.' This may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's not easy for them to take the money home! We have the Friendship Store and the peddlers. If we make money, I'll find ways to let them spend it!"

Hu Zhenhua lowered his voice and continued,

"Please Ding Zhipan, please be humble and adjust your troops. Don't let down your guard at this critical moment!"

Wang Yu felt more relieved after hearing Hu Zhenhua's words.

"Zhenhua, you are a born profiteer."

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