NOVEL NEXT Chapter 527: Escaping a Calamity
Zhang Qun nodded and said, "Chairman Wang, there is indeed something I need your help with, just not sure if you can give me, Director Zhang, this face!"
Zhang Qun had spoken to this point, how could Chairman Wang not give Zhang Qun face? After all, he is more or less his superior. If it's not a major issue, Wang Junhui would surely give Zhang Qun this face!
"Secretary Zhang, what are you talking about? You are the leader, just say anything you need arranged, and I'll definitely do my best to handle it!" Wang Junhui said.
"Haha, Chairman Wang, you're being too serious. This isn't about leadership. This time it's about Han Entertainment Company. To be honest, Chairman Wang, the head of Han Entertainment, Hodou, is my brother-in-law. He just called saying due to declining company profits, the bank is requiring an advance loan repayment within a week; otherwise, they will reclaim the film company's property as per the contract. Of course, I understand the bank is also under significant risk and following regulations, it's ultimately a matter of credibility. I'm not sure if I, Old Zhang, have enough face to guarantee for Hodou. If he can't repay the loan amount within a certain period, you can come to me!" Zhang Qun said.
Wang Junhui glanced at Zhang Qun, so it was about Hodou. However, Zhang Qun had brought it up to this point; he couldn't possibly say no on account of emotion and reason!
After all, the bank inevitably has to deal with the government in the future. Refusing Zhang Qun this time would indirectly mean tearing a face with him, which wouldn't look good!
Moreover, many bank businesses require approval from the Procuratorate, so there's no reason to offend Zhang Qun completely!
Zhang Qun had lowered his attitude and tone, and according to the contract, having a guarantor is certainly possible, so Wang Junhui couldn't say no!
But on the other hand, Wang Junhui had promised Lin Mu. If he rashly agreed to Zhang Qun, it wouldn't be good for Lin Mu's side. So Wang Junhui had to consider both parties and needed to notify Lin Mu about this!
"Secretary Zhang, there's no problem agreeing to this matter with you, but I need to consult with those above. Please wait a moment!" Wang Junhui said, leaving the office.
In the hallway, Wang Junhui took out his phone and called Lin Mu!
"Hello, Lin Mu, there's been a bit of a situation with the matter you asked me to handle!" Wang Junhui said over the phone.
"Oh? Uncle Wang, wasn't everything already settled? What situation has arisen?" Lin Mu asked in bafflement over the phone.
"Zhang Qun came, he's still in my office right now!"
"What does he want with you? Could it be about Hodou's issue? Such a trivial matter—wouldn't a high-ranking government official have better things to do than get involved?" Lin Mu asked.
"Zhang Qun came to see me this time indeed for Hodou's matter. He just mentioned that Hodou is his brother-in-law, so he wants to use his position in the Procuratorate to guarantee for Hodou!" Wang Junhui explained.
Lin Mu felt a bit of a headache hearing this. "Oh dear, Secretary Zhang can come up with such a move! Just based on his position as Secretary of the Procuratorate, who dares not to give him face?"
Lin Mu understood that although this was said to be a negotiation, it was actually a command. Zhang Qun, being a government official, indeed had this level of authority. Although the bank isn't under his control, he can use his government position to exert pressure on the bank, just as the bank applied pressure on Hodou. It's very easy for a local government official to deal with enterprises!
"Uncle Wang, go ahead and agree with Zhang Qun. Since he's coming, he surely has it planned!" Lin Mu said.
"What about your matter then?" Wang Junhui asked, feeling a bit uneasy, but after all, a higher rank crushes you, and he had no choice.
"Don't worry, Uncle Wang, I'll find a way on my side!" Lin Mu said.
"Alright, let's leave it at that for now!" Wang Junhui responded.
After hanging up, Wang Junhui put away his phone and returned to the office!
"Haha, Chairman Wang, how did it go?" Zhang Qun asked with a smile.
"Secretary Zhang personally guaranteed it, so our bank certainly has no problem. Your condition is acceptable, and Han Entertainment's outstanding payments can follow the original repayment schedule!" Wang Junhui said.
"Thank you very much, Chairman Wang, I owe you one!" Zhang Qun said, standing up to shake hands with Wang Junhui.
"Haha, Secretary Zhang, you're too polite. If we don't trust anyone, we still have to trust Secretary Zhang!" Wang Junhui laughed heartily.
Zhang Qun chuckled, saying, "Since the matter is settled, I won't disturb Chairman Wang's work any longer. I'll definitely treat you to tea sometime!"
After saying goodbye to Wang Junhui, Zhang Qun left the Wancheng Industrial Bank. Upon getting back in his car, Zhang Qun called Hodou to inform him that the matter was resolved. As for the money, Hodou must prepare it fully. If he still can't repay by the due date, then Zhang Qun can't help him anymore!
Of course, Hodou was still confident. There were still six or seven months until the repayment date, and in such a long time, he was confident that he could restore the company to its previous business level. However, it remained to be seen whether Lin Mu would agree to this!