Bank 0002

  In this era, finance is everything——

  And all financial matters are handled by the bank.

  Energy and finance are considered the most powerful industries of this era, while finance faces greater industry competition compared to the energy industry with a monopoly advantage.

  Many people have already learned how to deal with this kind of thing, like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

  The five major banks of Hua Xia rely on their traditional advantages, standing firm and unshakeable. The emerging United Bank has joined the competition with great strength, snatching food from the tiger's mouth, and stepped onto the throne of second place in the country and fourth place in the world.

  With the continuous reform and restructuring, the banking industry in Huaxia has become more standardized. The United Bank was formed by the merger of multiple city-level banks, with its headquarters located on Financial Street, which uniformly manages its provincial and municipal branches, regional branches, and business halls.

  Headquartered in finance, securities and other large projects; Subsidiary branches, except for management functions, will also serve many giant enterprises and organs at the same time. The scale of branch banks is smaller, usually only managing all business halls in a region.

  Further down, the lowest level is the business hall. This is where you face customers and do business. It's the most basic and toughest place in the banking industry. However, it's also the most challenging and many practical leaders have emerged from here through hard work and struggle.

  Lin Qiang and Zheng Shuai are back here again now.

  Although the two have the same ending, their paths to promotion and reputation within the industry are different.

  Zheng Shuai relied on his handsome appearance, good work ability, and affability to win over others. After working in the business hall for a short time, he was appointed to enter the branch to do administrative work, and then stepped into the Beijing Branch. His reputation within the bank is also very good, being honest and kind to people. As for what happened afterwards... haha.

  Lin Qiang's path, on the other hand, was filled with challenges. He didn't have Zheng Shuai's temperament or appearance. If anything, he had a square face, his features were somewhat too rugged, and his coarse facial lines didn't quite fit this era's aesthetic standards for idols. However, relying on his impressive performance metrics, he managed to climb up the ranks, and no one could find fault with him.

  He also earned the nickname "Nail Lin" for frequently clashing with his superiors and colleagues at work.

  However, this nail was finally nailed on his own butt.

  Despite this, he still believes that this nail will eventually be pulled out and inserted where it should be.

  ……

  The next morning at 7:30

  United Bank - Beijing Branch - Dongjiao Sub-branch - Longyuan Business Hall Back Office Meeting Room.

  A middle-aged man with a harmless smile, dressed in a suit and tie, raised his glasses, stretched out his right arm, and gave Lin Qiang and Zheng Shuai a polite smile:

  "Two elite members from the branch have arrived to support our business hall's work, let's give them a warm welcome."

  His name is Hao Wei, nearly 50 years old, at the prime age of his career, but he seems to lack some momentum. Hao Wei has been working at United Bank for over a decade, with no outstanding achievements or mistakes. He is currently the director of Longyuan Business Hall and leads the applause after a few polite words.

  The rest of the people applauded one after another, with different rhythms, some sincere and some hypocritical.

  After Lin Qiang and Zheng Shuai finished their self-introductions, Hao Wei began introducing the staff members present in the business hall.

  The current Longyuan business hall is set up in a very standard way:

  One hall director, responsible for managing the entire business hall, distributing bonuses - Hao Wei.

  One Personal Business Manager, in charge of personal business and marketing, Deputy Director level - Lin Qiang.

  Two counter supervisors responsible for reviewing personal business and authorization.

  Three tellers, handling personal business at the counter window.

  Two customer managers, responsible for marketing and receiving important customers - Zheng Shuai, Zhang Jiaming.

  Personal business consultant, can also serve as a teller and customer manager.

  Due to Zheng Shuai's administrative level not being upgraded, he was much more unfortunate than Lin Qiang and could only start over from a client manager.

  After everyone shook hands and smiled, Hao Wei began to introduce this business hall:

  "Longyuan Business Hall, although it has been established for less than half a year, the growth rate of deposit and financial product sales is quite fast. Now more and more residents and businesses are moving to this area, and our branch has high expectations for us. In addition, other banks' business halls will also open soon, we need to withstand the pressure of competition from peers and establish our bank's dominant position in this region."

  He said, walking to Lin Qiang's side and patting his shoulder with a smile: "Lin Qiang, you are the backbone of our business, your performance on the front line is also excellent. With you here, our performance will definitely be able to increase several times."

  "Director Hao is being too kind," Lin Qiang said humbly, "I've been away from the front line for a long time, and our performance still relies on everyone's joint efforts."

  "Hey?! Xiaolin, we've all heard about your legendary sales skills back in the day! You single-handedly took up 80% of the marketing share in a first-tier city's business hall. Now that you're back, I'm sure you're even more formidable than before!" - Zhang Jiaming exclaimed.

  Lin Qiang's heart moved slightly, and he was sure that these two were singing in harmony, applying work pressure to themselves for the first time they met. He just found it funny, thinking to himself, "I don't need you guys to teach me how to play, nor do I need you guys to rush me."

  In other words, he should be Zhang Jiaming's superior, what right does he have to call him "Little Lin"?

  Boom!

  "Since that's the case, I'd rather obey than show respect." Lin Qiang slapped his arms on the table, making a loud noise, and stood up with momentum. He stared at Zhang Jiaming with an ambiguous smile, exuding an aura of authority. "Please sort out the marketing reports since our opening, account flow data, important customer information, and submit them to my office by 9 o'clock before business hours."

  "......Wait a minute......" Zhang Jiaming was suddenly flustered, he never thought this young whippersnapper would dare to give him direct orders, "It's only an hour before closing time, and the morning meeting hasn't even finished yet..."

  Hao Wei hastily mediated: "Alright! Young people are indeed proactive, but it's hard to get everything ready before 9 o'clock. Let's do it at noon instead."

  "Excuse my straightforwardness." Lin Qiang turned to Hao Wei, "These materials should have been prepared long ago. After all, I'm here to take over the personal business management. The person previously in charge of this part was Zhang Jiaming. Where is the logic in waiting for someone to arrive before preparing for the handover? He has already shirked his duties."

  "Hey!" Zhang Jiaming's fat face instantly turned bright red, this kid was too much, who would be accused of "dereliction of duty" on the first meeting? But he had no power to argue back, and could only turn to Hao Wei for help.

  Hao Wei's face remained unchanged, and he clapped his hands and laughed: "Good, good, new people bring new atmosphere, everyone must work hard now."

  Then he turned to others: "Everyone hurry up, go sort out the materials together and keep up with Xiao Lin's work pace!"

  Zhang Jiaming couldn't help but lower his head, gritted his teeth and slipped out of the conference room. Others also knew that the atmosphere was a bit tense, followed closely behind him to leave, even Zheng Shuai couldn't hold on, saying "I'll go help too", escaped out.

  After others left, Hao Wei's face changed and he complained with a gloomy expression: "Xiao Lin, this is all your fault. I'm too easy-going and won't manage people, so they've become so idle."

  Lin Qiang saw Hao Wei acting, and he also started to act, with a smile all over his face: "Don't say that, he just thinks I've taken his business, so he's deliberately dragging things out, it's only human nature."

  He could have easily glossed over it, but instead he told the truth, and with one sentence, like a nail, pierced Hao Wei's heart, with an air of veiled criticism.

  Hao Wei's acting skills have really improved, and he just laughed loudly: "This can't be dragged on, it's all the team's performance, you must take care of him for me."

  "Alright, I'll take good care of him." Lin Qiang deliberately drew out the tone, thinking to himself, You've asked me to take charge, and now I'll make sure to do just that.

  Hao Wei looked at his expression, suddenly feeling like he had been nailed, knowing that he had overacted, so he stretched out his hand and walked outside: "Come on, I'll take you to the new office."