Chapter 161 Small Calculations
After Zheng Yinghong, Wang Yuliang and Chen Yongting determined the same attitude towards this clan conference, Wang Yuliang and Chen Yongting immediately left and prepared. After all, the clan conference was the next morning.
Zheng Yinghong did not see him off, but just sat on his magistrate chair. He smiled when his housekeeper replied that Wang Yuliang and Chen Yongting had left.
"Master, this clan meeting is so important. Is it really good not to invite Master Li?" asked the housekeeper.
If Wang Yuliang and Chen Yongting were here, they would have been very surprised, because judging from this, Zheng Yinghong did not invite Li Guangbi, rather than invited Li Guangbi as he said but did not come.
Zheng Yinghong snorted coldly: "You don't understand. Now is an important moment for the reshuffle of the Chinese clan power in Southeast Asia. It is right not to invite him, the head of the Li family."
The housekeeper is not stupid either. After Zheng Yinghong said this, he immediately reacted. Because Li Zongrui did too much this time, the entire Chinese clan in Southeast Asia had a deep resentment towards the Li family, and even some more upright clans expressed that they no longer trust the Li family. Perhaps the Li family has a great career and is still the strongest among all Chinese clans, but if they lose the support of other Chinese clans, how long can it last like rootless water?
"If we take this opportunity and find ways to attract more support from other Chinese clans, we may not be able to become the leader of the next forty-eight surnames in Nanyang and recreate the power of our Zheng family more than two hundred years ago." Zheng Yinghong said proudly.
Not only Zheng Yinghong, but also Wang Yuliang and Chen Yongting, who had parted ways outside at this moment, also said the same thing to their accompanying housekeeper. In this way, the three meetings with ulterior motives ended here.
It has to be said that although Li Zongrui has a bad vision of big things, he has a good view of his selfish plot against Wang, Chen and Zheng's family. Indeed, Wang, Chen and Zheng's family have always been jealous of the Li family's status. He wants to pull the Li family down and replace him, but he has no chance.
This time, because Li Zongrui's lack of bottom line completely angered all the Chinese clans and their anger was infringed on the public, the Wang, Chen and Zheng families naturally had to take action. As for Zhou Ming, in their opinion, a businessman from a poor place like China could be paid with some money. How could they re-establish the core of the Chinese clan in Southeast Asia be important?
Not to mention, they are also afraid that Zhou Ming, who has a huge reputation in anti-China, will replace their status. Although this may be small, they have to be careful.
"Congratulations, if everything goes well, you must be the second only to the Master of the Guo family in the Zheng family, and you are admired by the descendants of the Zheng family for all generations!"
The housekeeper congratulated Zheng Yinghong, but he also had a concern: "But master, as far as I know, Zhou Ming's purpose in coming to Southeast Asia this time was to use the power of the Chinese clan to participate in this capital world war. I am afraid that this limited reward may not satisfy him!"
Zheng Yinghong smiled with a smile on his face: "How to repay whether to repay or not is our business. It is not our consideration for whether we are satisfied or not. If he is shameless, then don't blame us for turning against him. We must know that in Southeast Asia, we have the final say. He is just a helpless guy in Southeast Asia!" The next morning, Zhou Ming set out for Hongxi Village. It is impossible to say that the Chinese are very hardworking. Hongxi Village has changed a lot compared to when Zhou Ming left three days ago. First of all, the ruins that were blown up by missiles have been cleaned up, but they were also covered with red cloth. The archway at the door has been renovated. Countless Chinese people are waiting on both sides of the road to look forward to it, waiting for Zhou Ming to come.
As Zhou Ming's car appeared in sight, the Chinese people immediately became excited. They cheered one by one, shouted Zhou Ming's name, and ran desperately towards the direction Zhou Ming came.
"Long live Zhou Ming! You are our patron saint, welcome Mr. Zhou Ming!"
These cheers were endless, and even if Zhou Ming sat in the car, he could feel their enthusiasm.
Zhou Ming carefully slowed down the car speed and opened the window to wave to them. It was not without Indonesian military and police on both sides of the road to maintain order, but these Chinese people still blocked the road. They tried their best to reach out to Zhou Ming, as if at this moment Zhou Ming had become their biggest idol. Whether they could shake hands with him or just touch a corner of their clothes, they could make them very excited, enough for them to blow for the rest of their lives.
Zhou Ming sat in the car window, shook hands with these Chinese people on the left and right. At this time, Zhou Ming could also feel the feeling of the national leader, but this feeling was really tiring. God knows how those stars surrounded by fans would enjoy it.
No one knew that Zhou Ming still had the time to think about these things.
It took Zhou Ming's car more than an hour to complete after entering Hongxi Village for a short distance of less than a thousand meters. This was the result of the old people in the village coming out to maintain order. If the car really squirmed slowly by itself, it would be afraid that it would not be completed in two or three hours.
After entering Hongxi Village, Zhou Ming walked directly into the Li family mansion. Like the entire Hongxi Village, the Li family mansion, which was most besieged, had also undergone renovation. Not only did the walls outside that were bombed by missiles were demolished, but even the bomb craters that were blown up in the yard were filled.
The four old men stood at the main entrance of the Li family mansion. Based on the information obtained from Ambassador Liu Chuanming in advance, Zhou Ming knew that they were Li Guangbi, the leader of the Li family, Zheng Yinghong, Wang Yuliang, and Chen Yongting of the Chen family.
The Chinese clans attach great importance to seniority. On the way, these Indonesian Chinese will try their best to see more clearly. If you want to shake hands with Zhou Ming, they will squeeze into a group, but in front of these four old people, these Chinese will subconsciously suppress their excitement and automatically free up a place for them.
When they saw Zhou Ming coming, the old men came immediately and welcomed Zhou Ming.
"Welcome Zhou Ming to Hongxi Village. We all pay our highest respect to you. Thank you for everything you have done for the Chinese Indonesians. If it weren't for Zhou Ming, Hongxi Village would have become a ghost village and we would have been killed. I didn't expect that Mr. Zhou Ming was so young. He was indeed a hero and a young man. And Mr. Zhou Ming could do such things at his age, and his future achievements were limitless."
Faced with the welcome remarks of these old people, Zhou Ming also said: "I am so ashamed of the old man's praise. In fact, I have only fulfilled my Chinese duties. I cannot watch so many compatriots be killed in vain like this."
"What a Chinese duty!" Zheng Yinghong suddenly shouted loudly on the other side: "I know you can leave that day. You have arrived at Sulun Port and have already boarded the warship, but you finally returned. We will return for the sake of our Indonesian Chinese. We will never forget this friendship no matter what."
As Zheng Yinghong said, the crowd behind him also burst into a warm and firm voice: "I won't forget!"
Zheng Yinghong raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. He continued: "I also know that Mr. Zhou Ming actually has his own things when he comes to Southeast Asia this time. You also want to invest and do business here. Then I can tell you on behalf of the Zheng family that you can provide you with an interest-free loan of 10 million US dollars. I think with so much money, no matter what you do, it will be smooth!"
After Zheng Yinghong, Wang Yuliang and Chen Yongting also said one after another: "The Zheng family takes the lead, and our Wang family will naturally not fall behind. I know that Mr. Zhou Ming has just arrived in Southeast Asia and is not familiar with some people here. My Wang family can choose a family industry to hand it over to Zhou Ming, and can also give Zhou Ming a group of employees who are familiar with Indonesia and even the entire Southeast Asia news channels, so that Zhou Ming can better carry out his work and business."
Chen Yongting also said: "Since Yinghong and Yuliang have given great support in funding and industrial construction respectively, our Chen family will naturally not be stingy. I can provide Mr. Zhou Ming with as much publicity as possible so that your name can resound throughout the entire Southeast Asian Chinese circle!"
Listening to the promises of King Zheng and Chen San’s family, the people at the scene burst into warm cheers again.
"The patriarch is a good person. We Indonesian Chinese have clear grudges. Since Zhou Ming saved us, we should repay him!"
"Mr. Zhou Ming, if your company has an open space, I can work in your company. Even if I don't have a salary, I can still work for you. Please believe in my ability!"
Facing the generous and righteousness of the Zheng and Chen Sanjia opposite, and the cheers of the Chinese people behind him, Zhou Ming and Su Han and Liu Chuanming felt helpless: Unexpectedly, the thing that was most worried about actually happened.
From the beginning, they didn't think they would really take out everything they had and bet the entire family on Zhou Ming. Perhaps they had thought so when facing Indonesian thugs. It would be okay if anyone could save them and bet the entire family out, but who would really do this afterwards?
This is not considered a treason or something. It’s just that people face the normal choice of interests after being excited about life and death.
Especially these three guys are obviously three scheming old foxes. They know very well that if they ask them to bring up this matter first and they refuse, the scene will be somewhat unfavorable and will also undermine their righteousness of repaying their kindness. But now if they ask up first, the situation will be completely different.
First of all, they do this to show that they are grateful and can stand firm in the righteousness. On the contrary, if they want their deeper cooperation, they will feel a little bit self-respectful and greedy.
"These guys don't see how brave they are when facing Indonesians. They are full of scruples when calculating these things against their own people." Su Han said in a low voice with dissatisfaction.
Chapter completed!