ebookland Chapter 464 Ge Junshan! A dying man's words are often kind!
Chapter 464 Ge Junshan! A dying man's words are often kind!
afternoon.
Yanjing Union Hospital.
Wang Fenghai paced back and forth in the corridor.
After the medical staff finished their rehabilitation treatment for Ge Junshan, he knocked on the door and entered the ward.
Ge Junshan, lying in bed, looked much thinner and older than he had seen in just a few days.
Sunken eye sockets, prominent cheekbones, thin and pointed jaw, dull skin...
Although medical staff have certainly done their best.
However, the scratches from his previous fight with his wife, Ge Xiufen, are still faintly visible.
How can someone stay in a top-tier hospital with the best medical team and still lose so much weight?
Wang Fenghai dared not ask, nor did he want to ask.
He knew all too well that a man who had lost power was like a crippled lone wolf who had been abandoned.
Where is the former bravery and might?
To still be alive and barely clinging to life is already a testament to one's good mental fortitude.
"They didn't give you any trouble, did they?"
Ge Junshan closed his eyes slightly and asked.
His voice was low and weak.
Fortunately, the VIP ward was quiet enough, and Wang Fenghai was relatively close to the bed, otherwise it would have been impossible to hear him.
"No, but I don't want to be the vice dean of the Yenching Academy of Drama, so I plan to resign and do some small business with my friends in the future!"
Wang Fenghai stood by the hospital bed, his head drooping.
Like a soldier who has suffered a defeat, unwilling to accept it, yet forced to bow his head.
Ge Junshan suddenly opened his eyes.
"The Yenching Academy of Drama and Arts, and it's still the vice president!"
"Everyone knows that vocational school is terrible and could be shut down at any time."
"Demoting you and transferring you to the position of vice dean isn't giving you a job; it's a slap in the face!"
Wang Fenghai raised his head slightly.
"So I declined and preferred to go into business."
"Anyway, I've built up some connections over the years, so I won't starve by doing business."
After Ge Junshan hummed in agreement, he reached out and pressed the control button, causing the headboard to slowly rise.
"You weren't stupid enough to return all the stolen money, were you?"
Wang Fenghai hesitated for a moment, then shook his head slightly.
To say that you've completely withdrawn from the market would be a lie.
Everyone understands that leaving a little bit is enough to ensure that the whole family has enough to eat and wear.
"So what kind of business are you going to start?"
Ge Junshan asked calmly.
He treated his secretary Wang Fenghai, who had followed him for many years, even better than his own son Ge Anlin.
"I plan to get into real estate. With the rapid economic development and the increasing number of people coming to Yanjing, I believe that housing prices will only rise and not fall in the next ten years!"
"That's good. For our Dragon Country, where the urbanization rate is not high enough, real estate is indeed a sunrise industry, and related building materials, home appliances, decoration, and so on are also doing well!"
Ge Junshan glanced sideways at the chair next to him.
"Sit down, don't just stand there like an idiot!"
Wang Fenghai pulled up a chair and sat down.
They no longer sit upright like before, but only sit on half of their buttocks while keeping their backs straight.
At this moment, he sat down naturally and relaxed, looking at Ge Junshan with some pity and reluctance in his eyes.
"You look thinner again. Have you been having a poor appetite lately?"
Ge Junshan chuckled.
"Do you think I can still have a good appetite now?"
"But I still try my best to eat. I'd rather die of illness or old age than have others say I starved to death!"
At this point, Ge Junshan turned to look out the window.
The biting north wind blew down a few more withered leaves.
The tree looked quite green when I was admitted to the hospital, but now there are hardly any leaves left.
What's the date today?
"Number 29."
"So Lao Shen is returning from his visit this afternoon?"
"Yes, but I heard that Director Zeng Wensheng had a big argument with Zhao Ruilong in Mosigo yesterday."
"What? Arguing?"
Ge Junshan turned around, his eyes filled with surprise.
How could they possibly argue during a state visit?
This is simply unheard of!
"I'm not entirely sure of the specifics, but the two of them did have a heated argument during an internal meeting..."
Wang Fenghai succinctly recounted the information he had gathered.
After listening, Ge Junshan remained silent for a long time.
"Although I don't particularly like the Zhao family, I still admire them for their contributions to the country and its people!"
"Especially Zhao Ruilong, despite being a wealthy and powerful young man, his behavior is nothing like that of a capitalist."
Wang Fenghai laughed and said, "Isn't everything he did just to help his father rise to power?"
"I think that if he succeeds, the dragon-slaying boy will most likely turn into a dragon himself!"
"can you?"
Ge Junshan frowned slightly.
"Even if he does nothing from this moment on, he is already richer than a country. How could he possibly turn into a dragon in the future?"
"On the contrary, I think his interests have long transcended worldly matters. His ultimate goal is to make our Dragon Kingdom prosperous and strong and return to the top of the world."
"Think about it, people always have to pursue something in life, but money and power have no meaning for him. Only a grand enough goal can satisfy him."
Wang Fenghai smiled faintly.
"Maybe so, but it doesn't matter to us anymore."
Ge Junshan chuckled and said, "It's no longer important to me. I'll retire and wait to die after the leadership transition, but it's still quite important to you."
"If you want to invest in business in the future, you should pay more attention to current affairs and politics. As long as you follow the times and policies, you won't do badly."
Wang Fenghai thought about it and felt that Ge Junshan's words made sense.
Having served in government for many years, I have experienced a great deal while working alongside Ge Junshan.
So he certainly knew that the best way to make a fortune was to take advantage of the era's or policy dividends.
Just like when the country first opened up, those who dared to go into business, and even those who were bold enough to smuggle, all made a fortune.
Later, with rapid economic development, the demand for industrial raw materials such as oil and coal surged, and those who dared to illegally mine coal also made a fortune.
However, when the Asia-Pacific financial crisis broke out, exports plummeted and the economy slumped. Those who failed to see the changing situation and blindly invested in expanding production suffered terrible losses.
After carefully considering Ge Junshan's words, Wang Fenghai asked very seriously:
"So, what do you think the future development trend of our Dragon Country will be after Vice President Xu takes office?"
After pondering for two or three seconds, Ge Junshan smiled.
"The next few years? Of course, the situation is extremely promising!"
"The United States is busy with counterterrorism and expanding eastward in Europe, gradually encroaching on Ross's sphere of influence."
"Free trade has gained the upper hand again. Our Dragon Country is taking the initiative to expand its opening up and integrate into the global industrial chain. Foreign trade exports are bound to be booming!"
"As for Vice President Xu, who was cultivated by General Manager Shen, he will surely continue to deepen reforms, adhere to the principle of revitalizing the country through science and education, promote industrial upgrading, and facilitate coordinated regional development after taking office."
"With the strong support and impetus of reformists like Zhao Lichun, we are very likely to achieve leapfrog development and quickly become the world's second largest economy and the number one industrial power."
Wang Fenghai's eyes lit up.
"Wow, if that's really the case, that would be wonderful!"
"What good?"
Ge Junshan smiled coldly.
"Two tigers cannot share one mountain!"
"This world cannot accommodate two superpowers!"
"As our comprehensive national strength continues to increase, the honeymoon period with the United States will be significantly shortened."
"They won't just stand by and watch us rise while they themselves weaken due to the hollowing out of their manufacturing sector."
"Our enormous industrial capacity requires countless industrial raw materials and a huge consumer market."
"By then, no matter how we explain, we will have become an undeniable dragon, and there will be no way for us to keep a low profile."
"In the eyes of Americans, we have become challengers to the world order, aiming to replace their hegemonic position and build a new international order."
"At this point, they will inevitably take the lead in undermining free trade, and amidst various suppressions and sanctions, trade protectionism will rise, making the world situation unpredictable!"
Wang Fenghai, who was listening with great interest, quickly asked, "And then?"
"Then?"
Ge Junshan gave a bitter smile.
"I can hardly predict how the two countries will clash and how the international situation will change."
"But one thing is certain: now that we have developed, we will no longer hide our strength and bide our time, or endure and back down."
"As we continue to grow stronger, more and more countries will inevitably follow us. Once we become their big brother, we can no longer tolerate it."
"At that time, the two strong contenders will no longer have a favorable situation. The era of growth will shift to competition for existing resources. All industries will likely be involved, and the competition will be fierce and brutal!"
Wang Fenghai's lips twitched slightly.
"So, if I want to make more money, I have to seize the great opportunities presented by the economic upswing in recent years!"
Ge Junshan said, "I estimate that before 2012, our economy will grow rapidly, and GDP will maintain double-digit growth every year."
"After 2012, the growth rate will gradually slow down, and it will be difficult to maintain single-digit growth every year. It will require a lot of effort."
Wang Fenghai laughed and said, "That doesn't matter. By 2012, I should have achieved financial freedom and be able to retire and travel the world."
"However, by then, Zhao Lichun should have already taken over from President Xu. I'm really curious how he will handle the complex and ever-changing domestic and international situation!"
Ge Junshan smiled faintly.
"He is now firmly committed to the mass line, so his response strategy is not hard to guess."
"It all boils down to internal efforts to continuously combat corruption and promote integrity, deepen reforms, seek technological breakthroughs, and break down class barriers."
"In foreign affairs, we will follow a multilateral approach, engaging in a long-term struggle with the United States in a reasonable, advantageous, and measured manner!"
Wang Fenghai nodded repeatedly in deep agreement.
Given his high position, Ge Junshan must have excellent judgment.
It can make a general prediction of future developments and changes at the macro level.
At the micro level, one can also infer Zhao Lichun's governing philosophy.
of course.
His words were tantamount to an indirect admission that Zhao Lichun was highly likely to take over.
"Fenghai!"
Ge Junshan suddenly called out affectionately.
"Mr. Ge, please speak!"
Wang Fenghai leaned forward, looking like he was listening attentively.
"I've been thinking a lot these days."
"At first, I couldn't understand why I failed."
"Not only do I come from a distinguished family, but I also have outstanding achievements in my work."
"I once suspected that it was me and my men who were all too incompetent."
"But then I realized that my failure had nothing to do with my background, experience, political achievements, subordinates, etc."
"The main reason for my failure is that I did not have a clear goal, and I did not make myself and the people around me strive for it. I was just fighting for power and profit."