Like Boss Jiang.
The mont Zhong Tingwang entered the Heaven and Earth Bank’s president’s office, he noticed the "Qianlong’s Southern Inspection Map" hanging on the wall facing the door.
Zhong Xiaoye, with his discerning eye—being soone who can spend a hundred million on a Jade Token as a gift—quickly recognized the painting as an authentic piece.
Not surprising at all.
In a private bank beneath the Imperial City, having a "Qianlong’s Southern Inspection Map" isn’t a big deal. Even if they hung Qianlong’s Dragon Robe in the office, it wouldn’t be shocking.
"Please have a seat."
Zhuge Xi sat behind his desk, not even showing a hint of rising when the guest entered.
The younger brother with the surna Xiao felt a bit annoyed. Whether in Haojiang or any other inland place, who dared to be so disrespectful?
But this is Kyoto. No matter how arrogant he might be, he knew the heart of Shen Zhou was no ordinary place. Besides, his elder brother’s attitude made him hold back his anger.
Speaking of which,
even though his transactions at Heaven and Earth Bank amounted to tens of billions, it was still his first ti eting the bank president.
Rumor has it that the president of Heaven and Earth Bank always wears a pair of silk gloves, —though now his hands are under the desk and not visible.
"Zhong Xiaoye, nice to et you."
As expected, Zhong Tingwang, with his extraordinary disposition, casually approached the desk, pulled out a chair by himself, and started the conversation.
The younger brother with the surna Xiao sat alongside as well, since strictly speaking, he was the actual custor of Heaven and Earth Bank.
"I’ve long admired your na."
The president of Heaven and Earth Bank, shrouded in an aura of mystery by various rumors, smiled faintly without showing his teeth, giving off an eerie vibe, like a human-skin-clad AI robot.
It was only then that the younger brother noticed the noise in the office, coming from an old-fashioned radio next to the computer.
Listening closely, he realized it was broadcasting news.
In broad daylight, the news hadn’t even started, so it must be a recording.
His expression unchanged, the younger brother’s gaze instinctively shifted back to the president of Heaven and Earth Bank, with various rumors swirling in his mind.
Seeing is believing.
The persona.
Indeed, it was quite significant.
There you go.
At first glance, Chancellor Zhuge implanted a sense of profound unfathomability in the guest’s mind.
It seed like he had still restrained himself in front of Boss Jiang.
The younger brother heard it, and the Nine-headed Bird soaring in Haojiang surely heard it too. No wonder his elder brother glanced at what could also be considered an antique old radio without revealing any emotions.
"Does President Zhuge know ?"
"Of course."
Though President Zhuge said little, his gaze was like an X-ray, able to see through one’s soul.
"Since President Zhuge knows , let’s cut to the chase."
Zhong Xiaoye got straight to the point, "I’d like to open an account at your esteed bank."
Different words in different people’s mouths can an worlds apart.
Zhong Tingwang’s idea of "opening an account" surely differed from that of ordinary people.
As a president, Zhuge Xi was of course well aware, especially considering the younger brother’s transactions amounted to tens of billions.
"Our Heaven and Earth Bank welcos all clients. We appreciate Mr. Zhong’s support for our bank."
There’s no smoke without fire.
The na Heaven and Earth Bank was well chosen for a reason.
Indeed, it did not disappoint.
Although the other party expressed agreent, to be sure, Zhong Xiaoye cautiously and necessarily sought further confirmation.
"The volu of my funds will be quite large. I’m not certain if your bank can guarantee the safety of my funds. After all, incidents of bank employees misappropriating client funds are all too common."
The last statent was naturally a jest.
To lighten the mood, of course.
"Regarding safety, Mr. Zhong can be completely assured. The primary mission of our bank is to steadfastly safeguard our clients’ rights. The security of our clients’ assets is our lifeline, sacred and inviolable. Perhaps Mr. Zhong is not very familiar with our bank, but in fact, we’ve been established for many years."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Without surprise, Zhong Xiaoye questioned, "But I heard that your bank only opened recently."
Zhuge Xi maintained his mild smile.
"Mr. Zhong must be referring to the Heaven and Earth Bank here. Many dostic clients have this misconception. In actuality, we have been developing overseas for a long ti, and only opened a branch dostically when the ti was ripe."
A conversation at the mountaintop doesn’t need to be too explicit.
Zhong Xiaoye listened quietly, his eyes involuntarily flickering, and his right thumb habitually rubbed his index finger.
"Our overseas clientele far exceeds the dostic ones. Regarding this, I’m sure Mr. Zhong’s friends should be aware."
The younger brother nodded unconsciously.
His tens of billions were transferred overseas. If not for a robust network of channels abroad, how could it have been so easy? Other banks would have struggled hard.
Why did the elder brother make a special trip?
People in their line of work inherently held a distrust towards dostic operations, viewing abroad as the safe house and haven.
"Of course, I believe that in the near future, our dostic business will catch up, thanks to the robust support of more premium clients like Mr. Zhong."
If Boss Jiang were here, he would probably be astonished.
Renowned talents, having just one is enough to conquer the world.
The na was aptly chosen.
It perfectly amplifies the grandeur of Chancellor Zhuge.
Can’t bla Zhong Tingwang; even if Boss Jiang himself were here, he would be flabbergasted.
Zhuge Xi’s deanor and articulation, coupled with the supporting facts from the younger brother, made Zhong Xiaoye completely let down his guard, while also breathing a sigh of relief.
"President Zhuge, you are mistaken in your words. It’s not about who supports whom but rather a mutual advancent between both parties."
They exchanged knowing smiles.
Everything conveyed without words.
"Big brother, what’s the background of this Heaven and Earth Bank?"
As they walked out the bank’s door, the younger brother with the surna Xiao couldn’t resist whispering.
"Unimportant, as long as it can be used by ."
Having just landed in Kyoto and solved one task for this trip with a satisfactory result, Zhong Xiaoye was in high spirits.
It wasn’t like they fell for an empty city strategy, nor was it an illusion; Zhuge Xi didn’t lie. Heaven and Earth Bank indeed had the capabilities he was looking for.
"So, big brother, should we imdiately..."
The younger brother’s eyes sparkled; their operations had manufactured too much dirty water needing purification.
"You handle the interface, no rush, start with a hundred billion."
Zhong Xiaoye walked away.
Behind the glass partition above the Heaven and Earth Bank’s sign.
In the president’s office.
Zhuge Xi leaned against the office chair, resting with eyes closed.
The old radio continued to broadcast the earlier news.
"Recently, public security organs and the National Foreign Exchange Administration uncovered a major cross-border money laundering case. The criminal gang, by fabricating trade contracts and manipulating offshore company accounts, disguised illegal gains as normal cross-border trade paynts to transfer abroad. Investigation revealed the case involved 12 provinces and cities, and the amount involved exceeded 3 billion yuan. Currently, public security organs have taken criminal asures against 35 suspects by law. The National Anti-Money Laundering Center warns that any acts disrupting financial order will be severely punished by law, and public security organs will continue high-pressure crackdowns on money laundering cris to safeguard national economic security..."
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