Crystal Palace did not rejoice too early. Before the first half was over, Blackburn took advantage of a set-piece opportunity to equalize the score.

The game in the second half was still very intense. Both sides created some scoring opportunities, but the standard of the forwards was still a bit poor. Blackburn no longer had Alan Shearer who helped them win the championship, and Murray also proved that he

They could only win the Golden Boot in the Eagle Cup. After frequently missing opportunities, the two teams finally had to shake hands with a score of 1:1.

Crystal Palace's winless streak continues, and they have not known what it feels like to win for fifty days.

Just when Li Rui was feeling a little regretful, a piece of good news came that made people laugh or cry.

Although Crystal Palace did not win, they secured their qualification for the play-offs one round in advance!

It turns out that the competitors are really not very good. Bolton were defeated at home and Nottingham Forest was tied. Although Leicester City also won, Crystal Palace has already determined the qualification for a play-off. The only suspense is fifth or sixth place.

Famous.

After receiving this news, all Crystal Palace fans burst into laughter.

Entering the play-offs means there is a chance to surpass the league. This is already the best result Crystal Palace has achieved in the Eagle Cup in recent years.

While Huaguo fans breathed a sigh of relief, they also expressed the same concerns.

[The rumbling four-eyed dog]: Congratulations to Crystal Palace for qualifying for the play-offs, but next is the test of hell, come on, come on!

[Benben]: Is the Eagle Cup playoffs the most brutal knockout round in the world? Seeing how hard Crystal Palace played today, why am I a little worried?

[Wu Li, who loves pollack soup]: It was the first time I watched a Crystal Palace game and I felt that the level was too average. If we entered the Eagles Super League, wouldn’t we be kicked 3:0 in every game?

[Gaoyanskaya from Suzhou Prefecture]: The playoffs for Eagle Crown to reach the Premier League are particularly cruel. The Crystal Palace may need a little bit of good luck. Why don’t you ask Rui to give you a reverse blessing?

Even Duan Xuan and Zhang Lu expressed similar meanings.

Duan Xuan: "Teacher Zhang, what do you think of today's game? What do you think of Crystal Palace's future participation in the play-offs?"

Zhang Lu: "Judging from the process of today's game, the Crystal Palace team still has strength, but there are indeed many problems in the defense. I just looked at the rankings and Crystal Palace's opponent in the play-offs may be Leicester.

City or Brighton, these two teams are tough and not easy to crack. Crystal Palace must strengthen its defense to ensure that it can steal one or two goals without conceding. This will be easy...

"

The entire country was worried about the fate of a team that had nothing to do with it before. At the same time, Li Rui went to the locker room accompanied by Parrish and encouraged some of the players.

To others, the future of Crystal Palace is very slim. How can it be that simple to stand out from so many strong competitors in the play-offs?

But Li Rui still believes in the gears of destiny. Without causing too much of a butterfly effect, Crystal Palace should be able to overtake it as smoothly as it did in its previous life, right?

…

After the game was over, Li Rui returned to the hotel, but he didn't bother to rest. He looked at the time and sat at his desk and made a serious call.

The other person answered the call and said in a gentle tone: "Mr. Li, aren't you in Eagle Country? How come you have time to call me?"

Li Rui smiled: "President Dong, you won't stay up late to watch football, right?"

The hearty laughter of Dong Biao, chairman of Shengmin Bank, came from the microphone: "Hahaha, I'm old and can't bear it. But when I got up early for morning exercise, my secretary mentioned it to me, and I realized that you went to Yingying again.

National University has made a big purchase. The sports industry is very good, it is a sunrise industry, and our country is also very supportive. Mr. Li, your vision is indeed unique!"

Li Rui smiled and said: "It's just a small fight, not worth mentioning."

Dong Biao said: "There are hundreds of millions to buy a sports team, but this is not worth mentioning? If you have money and no place to spend it, you can deposit it in Shengmin Bank and I will give you a high interest rate."

Li Ruidao: "Shengmin Bank is not short of my money."

"Why is there no shortage? Who is not short of money now?" Dong Biao said, "By the way, how is the fund payment you did a while ago going?"

"It is in progress. It is expected that the first test version will be launched in July. At that time, Dong Xing will need more care."

Dong Biao said: "There is no precedent for this matter of yours. To be honest, it's a bit of a side kick. However, the country is now encouraging the innovation of financial models, and there is still some progress. If this matter is done well, it will also be beneficial to Shengmin Bank. I'm sure

Will help. Is this why you called me so early?"

Li Rui smiled and said: "I really have another thing I want to trouble you with...Dong Xing, are you planning to retire?"

Dong Biao was stunned: "How do you know?"

This answer is tantamount to admission.

Li Ruidao: "Don't forget, I am also a director of Shengmin Bank. When the articles of association were revised last year, I attended the meeting and voted by a show of hands. The company's articles of association stipulate that the position of chairman can be re-elected, usually not more than two years.

If the board of directors deems it really necessary, it can be re-elected for up to three terms. By July next year at the latest, your three-term term will expire. If you don’t want to retire, you should have revised the articles of association."

Dong Biao said in surprise: "Did you guess it? I thought you heard some inside information."

"Since Dong Xing said this, it proves that I guessed it right, right?" Li Rui said.

Dong Biao said: "You are right, I do plan to resign. I have worked in Shengmin Manmao for eight years. I am exhausted and mentally exhausted. I also hope to change my environment."

What I said is really not hypocritical.

The various forces within Shengmin Bank are intricately intertwined, and they are constantly fighting with each other. No matter how many presidents and chairmen have been changed before, they are still unable to handle it. Only Dong Biao has been able to mediate between all parties and maintain the current appearance.

The peace above.

Although Dong Biao has done a good job and the performance of Shengmin Bank has been rising steadily, the dealings between various parties over the years have indeed consumed too much of his energy. Moreover, as the conflicts between internal forces have become more and more anxious, Dong Biao really does not want to continue.

It’s understandable that you might want to quit when you wade through this muddy water.

The question is, what will Dong Biao do after he leaves office?

Li Ruidao: "Dong Xing, do you have any plans for your new job after resigning?"

Dong Biao said with a smile: "It seems that you have heard the news... I am planning to set up a financial investment company to unite private enterprises across the country. What, are you also interested?"

"Of course I'm interested. I'm one of the shareholders. And I can also bring in the company's first business," Li Rui said.

"What business?" Dong Biao asked.

Li Ruidao: "I am in the process of facilitating the acquisition of arm company. Is Dong Bank interested in making this project the first business of the investment company?"

Nvidia's acquisition of ARM will cost at least more than 20 billion yuan. Li Rui will definitely not be able to pay for this money, so he must look for money everywhere.
Chapter completed!