Whenever there is a serious incident, it is natural for the charter to want to be with the family.

I didn't have a chance abroad before, but now that I come back, I will definitely not miss it, so I sent President Zhou, Director Jiang and Wu Jinhua away, called my wife who was working at the foundation, and my daughter and son who were playing at the eldest sister's house, and hurriedly returned to the "old house" of the seaside villa in Longkou Industrial Zone.

Something so big happened, as soon as Wang Yuanzheng, who had been promoted to army commander, received a phone call, he didn't even bother to pack his luggage and returned to the army. Ding Aiguo, whose son, daughter-in-law and grandson are all in Hong Kong, is sitting in the living room with Xia Zhigao and Qian Shuchun, looking at the central station with a solemn expression.

Their generation is extremely sensitive to politics, and they have experienced the scene of the whole country mourning when Chairman M and Prime Minister Z passed away, and there will naturally be a contrast in their hearts. Especially when he saw the mourning people on TV, there was no heart-rending crying, no tension and trance when the sky fell, and there was a little more regret, sadness and calm in his eyes and expressions, Ding Aiguo suddenly said: "Back then, when Chairman M passed away, the whole country cried bitterly, always worried that the great leader was gone, and the sky would fall. Now there are fewer tears, but there is more emotion and gratitude in my heart, which is a kind of progress. ”

The children didn't understand much about this, so Xia Yao said hello, and took Qingqing and Xiao Zhanghan to the second floor.

Before returning from Hong Kong, the New H Society published a "Letter to the Whole Party, the Whole Army, and the People of All Ethnic Groups in the Country," which was similar in form and specifications to that of Chairman M when he died. However, as in 1976, the "Notice of Holding Memorial Ceremonies in All Parts of the Country" and the "Order of the Military Commission of the Central Y Military Committee on the Army, Navy and Air Force to Enter the First Class of Combat Readiness" were issued.

He sat down beside them and said thoughtfully: "This shows that the government is more mature than before, otherwise there would be no smooth transition from the second generation of leaders to the third generation of leaders like now." ”

I have been an ordinary worker in my hometown in Dongshan for half my life. Xia Zhigao, who came to the Special Zone and went to the factory to help his son-in-law. I don't understand these national events. Instead, he sighed: "Without Chairman Z, there would be no New China, and without DX Ping, there would be no reform and opening up, and there would be no where we are today." ”

Even a person as honest as him said such a thing, and the charter couldn't help but ask: "Dad, aren't you worried that the death of Elder D will affect the current policy?" ”

Xia Zhigao was stunned for a moment, and then said confidently: "What are you worried about?" It's been almost 20 years since it was opened, and it can't be changed, and if it is going to change, it will be for the better! ”

"yes. The majority of the people support reform and opening up, but they can't change it if they want to. ”

On the way back, many citizens spontaneously came and went to lay wreaths and pay silent mourning in front of the huge photos of the elderly, although there were many people, but they were in good order. It can also be found from the TV news that the death of the old man did not bring such a big shock to the society, and the charter couldn't help but think of what he once said: The fate of a country is based on the prestige of one or two people, which is very unhealthy and dangerous. It's okay if nothing happens, but if something happens, it's out of control.

And that's what he did. He retired early and set an example by abolishing the lifelong leadership system. Let people see from his death that China's politics has quietly progressed.

Seems to know what he's thinking. Ding Aiguo asked coldly: "San'er, the company should also have a smooth transition, right?" ”

"Well, that's a challenge for the company."

"Is there a suitable candidate?"

The country wants to progress, NB Electric also has to mature, and the replacement of the old and new presidents is undoubtedly a reflection of maturity, just like Liu Siwei went abroad a few years ago to let him "form a cabinet", the charter does not want to interfere too much, and said lightly: "The company is holding a board of directors, and I am also waiting for the news of the second sister." ”

Ding Aiguo asked again: "It is up to the board of directors to decide?" ”

"How can it be so simple, today the main thing is to decide who will temporarily replace Mr. Wu in charge of the executive committee, and then authorize the nomination committee to nominate after it is determined, and then select it under the supervision of the board of supervisors, and finally it will be voted on by the general meeting of shareholders."

"How long will it take?"

"At least a month, in addition, Mr. Wu did not step down as soon as he submitted his resignation, and there were several months in between for the transition."

This is not a trivial matter, Ding Aiguo expressed great interest, "Who do you estimate is the most promising?" Mr. Xu, Daniel, Jack, or Chen Hao? ”

To his surprise, the charter actually shook his head and said: "They are all excellent, but they are not suitable to be presidents, because Mr. Xu has always been in charge of personnel, Daniel is limited to the media business, and Jack has the overall situation, but he has no experience in managing the factory." Chen Hao has come up step by step, but like Daniel, he is only familiar with the power generation and transmission and distribution business. I estimate that hiring from outside the company is more likely, and it is likely to be the United States. ”

Ding Aiguo asked in surprise: "Please ask a foreign monk?" ”

"Monks from outside are good at chanting, which can bring new ideas and new governance experience."

"You're not worried at all?"

"What are you worried about, can't you change it again, besides, this kind of talent flow is good for the company, otherwise the whole management mechanism will become stiff unconsciously."

As he expected, on the tenth day after the death of Mr. D, there was a not-so-conspicuous news in Hong Kong's business week: William Powell, former president of the CE Power Division in the United States, officially joined NB Electric as the company's executive vice president and chief education officer.

CE in the United States is known as the "cradle of CEOs" of multinational companies, and at least more than 170 CEOs of the world's top 500 companies have come out of CE. The position of Chief Education Officer is also what differentiates CE from other multinational companies.

Separate from human resources, he is in charge of the talent assessment system and training programs, similar to NB Electric's vocational skills training department, but mainly for middle and senior managers.

NB Electric has its own characteristics, and at the same time, it is also very good at imitation.

Many international consulting organizations and business newspapers have noticed that in the course of its development over the past decade or so, Hong Kong citizens have not felt so strange that it has imitated Germany in production management, the United States in product development, and South Korea's four-star in industrial design, and suddenly created the post of chief education officer.

However, less than a month after William Powell took office, the company's president, Wu Jinhua, was interviewed by BNB News reporters in Hong Kong. Actually claimed due to some branch executives and employees. or obvious or unproven misconduct. Jean NB Electric is going through a difficult time. Although he is not held liable for the investigation that has just been concluded by the company's compliance and legal departments, in order to free the company from the media and return to calm, he has formally submitted his resignation to the board of directors and ends his term of office by June 15.

As soon as this news broke, fools knew that Vice President William Powell, who had just been hired from the United States with a high salary, would become the third head of NB Electric.

As a result, as predicted by the charter, his resignation was seen by Hong Kong citizens as a sign of "responsibility". He was even more sought after before, not only the largest companies in Hong Kong threw olive branches to him, but even South Korea's Four-Star Group, Germany's Dongmenzi, and Switzerland's NBB sent invitations to him.

After being an intermediary, the charter did not ask him about the Hong Kong branch of the New H Society, the new SAR government that was about to take office, and the affairs with BJ, either accompanying Xia Yao to the foundation, or going to the real yàn room, and from time to time he would appear at the headquarters of Xinsheng Investment.

On April 19, Patten presided over what may be the last investiture ceremony of his colonial governorship at the Governor's House.

To everyone's surprise, there has been no interest in it. Even because he has been abroad for a long time under the pretext of "not being able to get out", he has politely rejected the charter several times. Uncharacteristically, he and several other Hong Kong celebrities were awarded the Order of the British Empire, the second class: the Order of the British Empire (KBE), one level higher than the CBE awarded to Mr. Lee in 1989.

On the way home, Liu Siwei, who went to the Governor's Mansion to watch the ceremony together, played with the medal and quipped: "Charter, you can use Sir's title in the future." ”

After staying in Hong Kong for a short time, Xia Yao really didn't understand Hong Kong's honors system, and couldn't help asking, "Sir?" ”

It is normal for businessmen to enter politics under the capitalist system, and it is reasonable for Wu Jinhua to join the SAR government after leaving office, and no one can say anything, but it will have some influence on the company and the real office. And hiring an American president with a high salary, and then accepting the title of Governor, can go a long way in eliminating this effect.

The charter is really not interested in titles or anything, and while flipping through today's newspaper, he said with a smile: "The whole world is bustling, and all of them come for profit, and go for profit." Outsiders' impression of Hong Kong people is probably the most important one is the characteristics of a financial city dominated by money. However, in this small land, when money is just a numbers game for some people, things like fame and titles have become more important goals.

Especially today, after nearly a hundred years of British education, many people are happy with the traditional aristocratic system in Britain. As a result, in the name of the aristocracy, the continuous change of titles has become a true portrayal of the success of many people in Hong Kong's political and business circles. ”

"Can't say that!"

Liu Siwei stuffed the medal into Xiao Zhanghan's hand, and explained with a fluttering eyebrow: "This British Empire Order is still very heavy, founded by King George V on June 4, 1917, divided into five ranks, and those who have been awarded the Grand Cross of the First Class and the Second Class Commander can add the title of 'Sir' in front of the English name, which is a real knighthood." ”

Xia Yao was happy, holding his arm and laughing: "Husband, are you a knight now?" ”

"Mr. Shao is also a knight, do you think he can ride a horse now?"

The charter closed the newspaper and continued: "In addition, according to the British system of honours, only citizens of the British or Commonwealth Realms who have been awarded these two classes are considered knighthoods, and in two months I will be a Chinese citizen, and even if I am a knight, I will only be a knight for two months." ”

Xia Yao glanced at the medal in his son's hand and said with a smile: "It's too stingy, and it won't be granted a permanent one, and the knight's title is too low." ”

The charter laughed and said: "Who said it wasn't, it's okay not to have this title, to have this title to stand next to Mateb, the whole horseman, think about it, I feel a loss." ”

How many levels are different between the knight and the prince, it does sound a little reasonable, but Liu Siwei still said with a sense of matter: "This is not comparable, you must know that as far as the Hong Kong government is concerned, generally only the Chief Secretary and the Financial Secretary will be awarded the KBE Medal according to the usual practice after retiring, and the total number of such items is limited, up to 845, and it will be gone after the award." ”

Zhang Hui didn't know much about this either. I couldn't help but ask curiously: "What about the first class?" ”

"The first class is even rarer. There are only 100 in total. At present, it seems that only the former chief councillor of the Executive Council, Chung Sze-yuen, was awarded in 1989, and because his rank is the highest in Hong Kong, he is respectfully called 'Big Sir'. ”

Liu Siwei paused and continued: "Although there are enough third-class ones, they can't be called knights, no matter what, the charter is the last train. After two months, Hong Kong returned to the motherland, and the sovereignty was recovered, and there was no chance of being awarded. ”

After sovereignty is recovered, it is naturally inappropriate to let the British government's awards dominate Hong Kong, and the constitution even knows that the SAR government will formulate its own honours system in the future. What is the Grand Bauhinia Medal, the Gold Bauhinia Star, the Silver Bauhinia Star, the Bronze Bauhinia Star, the Gold Medal of Valor, the Silver Medal of Valor, the Bronze Medal of Valor...... Dazzling, I really don't know what the use is.

"Don't talk about that."

He took out his mobile phone and looked at the time, turned around and asked with a smile: "Brother-in-law, Mr. Wu's news has not been kept secret for so long, and I estimate that the outside world will know soon." Those who go out from our NB Electric should be helped on the horse and given another ride. How about the talk show on Satellite TV, are you interested in participating? ”

He obviously wanted to use the last bit of time to help Wu Jinhua build momentum, Liu Siwei weighed it and asked rhetorically, "What about you?" Didn't you get an invitation too? ”

"I received an invitation, but they invited me to sit in the audience as an audience, you are different from me, you are the first president, it will be boring if you don't go."

Xia Yao reacted and couldn't help laughing: "Satellite TV is quite creative this time, I actually want to invite my brother-in-law, Mr. Wu and Mr. Powell to participate in the interview show at the same time, the first, second and the upcoming third president of NB Electric gathered together, which can show the entire development process of NB Electric, and the ratings must be super high." ”

How many years have not shown up, Liu Siwei was not interested in his heart, shook his head and said: "I am not prepared at all, who knows what that Zhang Shaoying asks?" ”

"Old friend, I dealt with you when I was in Kuwait, she won't embarrass you, and I think she will be more interested in Mr. Wu and Mr. Powell."

"Really?"

"Of course, Mr. Wu is much more popular than you and me now."

"Okay, listen to you, go back and change your clothes, get ready again, and go together in the evening."

The president of the company is different from ordinary public figures, and the president of NB Electric, which has a wide range of business and many subsidiaries and branches, is even more unusual, and the company has many affairs.

It's not easy to interview him, and like the charter, he belongs to the character of the dragon who sees the beginning and the end.

Knowing that he, who was hailed as the most successful business leader at the end of the 20th century and the best corporate culture creator in Hong Kong, would gladly accept the invitation with his predecessor and upcoming successor, Zhang Shaoying, who had been promoted to a famous name by Hua Dan, the master of satellite TV a few years ago, was very excited, and there was still nearly an hour before the official recording, so he ran downstairs with the choreographer and director to wait for their arrival.

"Chairman Chen, Professor Wang, please come inside."

Since it is a high-end interview, not only the interviewee must be high-end, but also the guests in the audience must be high-end. Seeing the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chan Group and Professor Wang of the Department of Business Administration of the University of Hong Kong coming over, Zhang Shaoying hurriedly trotted up to greet him.

Came to give her boss face, and at the same time wanted to use this opportunity to contact the charter and Liu Siwei for a relationship, Chairman Chen looked around and asked curiously: "Miss Zhang, have Mr. Zhang and Mr. Liu arrived?" ”

"Not yet, but I've just contacted them, and they're already on their way, so they should be there in a moment."

Chen's Group is one of NB Electric's affiliates in Hong Kong, two factories in the mainland, last year for NB Electric OEM more than 800 million Hong Kong dollars worth of conventional wires and cables, and is negotiating with NB Electric alloy cable technology transfer and OEM contract, once an agreement is reached, the future contract amount will exceed 1 billion.

Chairman Chen didn't want to leave the impression of slacking off the two real big bosses, so he stood by the door and said with a smile: "Professor Wang, I haven't seen Mr. Zhang for five years, I'll wait downstairs for a while, can you go up first?" ”

Professor Wang is an independent director of their group, and also a professor at the Hong Kong Business School where Xie Weichang has just stepped down, and he has always had a good relationship with Liu Siwei, the school director, and has also dealt with the charter twice. ”

The charter and Liu Siwei's influence among the "high-end people" is extraordinary, and the more than 30 guests who came one after another, without exception, waited downstairs like Chairman Chen, which made Zhang Shaoying at a loss.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but I've been waiting for you for a long time."

They are all potential supporters of Wu Jinhua, and they dare not slack off in the charter, and they will be accused again and again as soon as they get off the bus. Everyone surrounded them in unison, Zhang Shaoying couldn't interject at all, and Chairman Chen held the hand of the charter tightly, and said with emotion: "Mr. Zhang, Jiangnan Mansion has been goodbye for five years, right?" You haven't changed at all, and when I see you, it feels like it was last night. ”

I was so impressed, the provincial second construction Wang invited a guest, just in time to catch up with the shareholders to make trouble, was blocked for more than ten hours, the charter clapped his hands, and smiled enthusiastically: "It's been five years, Chairman Chen, not only have you not changed much, but you are even younger than back then. ”

I didn't forget myself, I still remember the events of that year, Chairman Chen was very excited, and nodded again and again: "I can't ask for it, I can't ask for it, but this time it's up to me to do it, the time is up to you, and I'm responsible for the rest, it's still those people, it's still that place." ”

A group president couldn't help but smile and asked, "Mr. Zhang, Chairman Chen, it sounds like you have a story between you?" ”

This is Chairman Chen's proudest capital, and while shaking hands with Liu Siwei, he said with a smile: "Not to mention the story, Mr. Cao, it's not me showing off, you can't imagine that scene, it's very commemorative." ”

"Really?"

The charter smiled and confirmed, "Really, it can be called a common tribulation. ”

"Then I'm more interested, Mr. Zhang, Chairman Chen, your reunion after five years will be counted as my share no matter what, no matter how busy you are, no matter where you go, you will be on call."

"No problem, when Mr. Zhang sets the time, I will definitely send you an invitation." (To be continued......)