Shenzhen businessman

Author: Gong Jiangnan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is a lyrical novel set against the backdrop of commercial activities in Shenzhen's real estate industry. The story follows the joys and sorrows of a pair of business tycoons from Shenzhen and Hong Kong, who have vastly different backgrounds and experiences. It portrays emerging figures in Shenzhen real estate such as Zhou Ning, Meng Chuan, and Zheng Xue, as well as individuals from the banking sector like Meng Yi, and Hong Kong businesswoman Lin Manli and rising star He Zhonghua—all typical characters who navigate the business world with noble hearts. From one perspective, it showcases the spiritual demeanor and charm of business figures from both Shenzhen and Hong Kong, recreating the history of the construction of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. The book spans a wide range of time and geography, features numerous characters, has a complex plot, and tells a story with elegant language, filled with nostalgia, making it highly readable.
Story Summary: Zhou Lin (Zhou Ning), the chairman of Shenzhen Tianlang Real Estate Company, discovers a woman named Zheng Xue who bears an uncanny resemblance to his lover from 20 years ago, both in appearance and demeanor. After hiring Zheng to his company, a mysterious migrant worker also follows suit and infiltrates Zhou's organization. When Zhou Lin faces land and financial crises while developing the "Europe Star" project in Shenzhen's central district, the mysterious migrant worker transforms into the chairman of a Hong Kong-based enterprise, seeking to invest in "Europe Star." However, negotiations prove extremely difficult. At this moment, Zhou Lin's father, a retired officer, finally reveals a secret from 20 years ago. Suddenly, Zhou Lin's former lover, Lin Manli, resurfaces in Hong Kong, a person who holds a critical role in Zhou Lin's project. Just as Lin Manli arrives in Shenzhen and catches sight of Zhou Lin's figure from afar, she abruptly departs.