Chapter 1019 Subtle
Under the phoenix tree, two figures were standing not too far away from each other, walking slowly side by side.
"How is your current job? Are you used to it?" Qin Wenhui asked Song Yangming.
"Not bad, but it's just a short time ago and some things are still in the process of being understood." Song Yangming said with a smile.
"In which branch?"
"It's the Shanghai branch of Sit. My dad said that the fast-moving consumer goods industry is a business that can be operated for a long time. Compared with other companies, it can give a more comprehensive understanding of the essence of business. After asking for my opinion, he let me go there."
"Well, Uncle Song is right. I remember what Uncle Song said when my dad and Uncle Song started their business together. When they were engaged in clothing, Uncle Li asked Uncle Song why he chose this industry. Uncle Song said that food, clothing, housing and transportation are people's basic needs. Other industries may change, but these basic needs will never change. As long as humans exist, these basic industries will continue to exist. That's why they finally chose to use the clothing industry as a starting point to establish Shenghua."
"You also know this?" Song Yangming asked in surprise.
"You kid, I'm your sister. How could I not know if you know everything? Do you think I'm worse than you?" Qin Wenhui scolded with a smile, rolling her eyes at Song Yangming.
Song Yangming chuckled and scratched his head. Qin Wenhui was right. His father had told him about this. As good friends and business partners for many years, it was natural for Qin Zhengguo and Qin Wenhui to tell her about this. What's more, Aunt Ying was a comrade-in-arms with his father and mother as educated youth. The relationship between the previous generation was very deep. It was not surprising that Qin Wenhui knew all this when she was "reminiscing about the past" at home.
"Originally, I was going to work in a factory under Si Te for a while and try out various positions. Later, my father said that I had already experienced the basic work of the company in Pengcheng before, so I just needed to understand some specific matters thoroughly, and there was no need to repeat the previous work and waste time. So he directly put me in the Si Te Shanghai Branch as the deputy general manager. However, as the deputy general manager, I don’t have much specific work to do now. I mainly need to familiarize myself with the company’s , and then slowly take over some of the company’s administrative affairs next month."
"It seems that you have been well trained. Uncle Song must have trusted you to give you this position. Besides, Uncle Zheng is here at Si Te. You should be careful in the company. My dad said that he is very strong and he will not be polite to you if you do not do well."
"Yeah, of course I know that. To tell you the truth, Uncle Zheng didn't give me a good look on the day I reported in. He even warned me behind closed doors, saying that if I didn't do a good job I would have to go back to where I came from. Even my dad's face didn't work. Don't think you can become a second-generation rich man just because you're in the court. He doesn't recognize any relatives." Song Yangming smiled bitterly and told Qin Wenhui a secret. Qin Wenhui laughed so hard that tears came out.
Zheng Guoyuan is still the chairman of Si Te and a member of Shenghua’s board of directors.
Since Ruth left Sit and returned to the United States, Zheng Guoyuan replaced Ruth as Sit's general manager. After Sit was restructured into a joint-stock company, Zheng Guoyuan was promoted from general manager to chairman, reporting directly to Shenghua headquarters, that is, Song Yuanchao.
Zheng Guoyuan is the oldest of Song Yuanchao's generation. Song Yuanchao had a lot of trouble to recruit him to be his deputy. Over the years, Zheng Guoyuan has demonstrated his value in Sit. It is precisely because of Zheng Guoyuan's presence in Sit that Sit's development has continued to move forward steadily after Song Yuanchao gradually let go, and it has always maintained its position as the largest instant noodles and beverage (drinking water) leading company in the country.
Even in the carbonated beverage sector, although the two major colas are competing fiercely with Star with their strong background and foreign capital advantages, Star still maintains the second to third place in market share. Although it is slightly lower than the first, it is still enough to be proud of.
As for tea drinks, the two major cola brands are no match for Sit, even the brands that have emerged in recent years, such as Uni-President and Master Kong, are still suppressed by Sit. From this point of view, Zheng Guoyuan's control of Sit is the most correct decision made by Song Chaoyuan, and Zheng Guoyuan also gave Song Yuanchao a satisfactory return with his actual ability.
"Uncle Zheng is just that kind of person. Don't take it to heart. He doesn't tell you these things because he treats you as an outsider." Qin Wenhui said this with a smile.
Qin Wenhui and Zheng Guoyuan are very familiar with each other. After all, Zheng Guoyuan's sister Zheng Li is Li Daqi's wife. Zheng Li lives in Hong Kong for work, and the two families often interact. In addition, her mother Ying Caixia's cousin is also Qin Wenhui's aunt and one of the founders of Si Te.
"I know that Uncle Zheng warned me specifically for my own good, but don't worry, I won't give him the chance to get me out." Song Yangming nodded confidently.
The street lights were dim, but Qin Wenhui could still clearly see the confidence on Song Yangming's face under the light.
Qin Wenhui was slightly distracted, looking at Song Yangming's face, and her steps stopped involuntarily .
Song Yangming continued to walk forward two steps, then he realized that Qin Wenhui did not follow him. He stopped and looked back at Qin Wenhui, asking her what was wrong?
"Oh, nothing, I was just distracted." Qin Wenhui raised her hand to brush the hair beside her ear, and smiled at Song Yangming, "I haven't seen you for more than two years. I didn't expect to find that you have become much more mature this time. You have changed a lot."
Song Yangming smiled awkwardly: "What has changed? It's the same as before, isn't it?"
Qin Wenhui shook her head: "Of course there are changes. You may not feel it yourself, but it is very obvious to me. Let's not talk about other things. Let's just talk about your temperament now. It is much stronger than before."
Subconsciously touching his face, Song Yangming smiled and said, "Is that true? Haha, thank you for the compliment, I am very honored."
"Hehe, I'm honored. But to be honest, you have changed a lot. Maybe it's because of the environment that trains people. Uncle Song really arranged the right path for you. If you stay idle like Xiaofeng, you won't mature."
Song Yangming nodded . Although there was still a smile on his face, there was a hint of thoughtfulness in his eyes.
"Why? What are you thinking about?"
"No...I didn't think anything, I just felt that you were right."
"Okay, stop hiding it. Are you still thinking about the failed confession in Pengcheng?" Qin Wenhui asked directly.
Song Yangming was stunned. Qin Wenhui said, "Xiaofeng told me. Don't blame him. He cares about you."
"This big mouth..." Song Yangming shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"Why? Haven't you let go of that matter yet?"
"Sister, to be honest, it's impossible to let go of everything. How can you forget about feelings? But now I've figured it out. Some things can't be forced. Some things may have been arranged by God a long time ago. What's mine will be mine after all. What's not mine won't be sweet no matter how hard you try. What do you think?"
"That being said, don't you think it's a pity? What if..." Qin Wenhui advised.
But before she could finish her words, Song Yangming waved his hand: "I know what you want to say. In fact, Brother Feng also said this, but I don't plan to do that."
"Why?"
"Sister, if I do this, do you think this kind of relationship is still pure?"
Song Yangming's words made Qin Wenhui at a loss for words. She never expected Song Yangming to have such an attitude and thoughts.
"Of course it's impossible." As if answering his own question, Song Yangming sighed and said, "Pure love is not mixed with any interests. If I tell the other person about my identity, then this relationship is bound to be about interests. Even if I get the other person, this kind of love is not true love."
"Sister, you can call me stubborn or say I have a love obsession, but this is what I think. So things have developed to this point, and the ending is already determined. So why do I still want to do this when I know the answer? I will not do such a thing as deceiving myself, and this kind of love is not what I want."
"Let the past be the past. We have to go through a lot in life. Setbacks are also part of the growth process. What do you think?"
Qin Wenhui opened her mouth and wanted to enlighten Song Yangming, but suddenly she didn't know how to continue. Song Yangming's calmness or persistence really surprised her.
Qin Wenhui hesitated for a moment before asking, "But sometimes some things cannot be changed, especially in this society and this era, which is different from the era of our parents. Their generation cared more about ideals and spiritual satisfaction. Besides, your family background and identity are also destined. Do you think you can find true love with your background?"
"It's very difficult!" Song Yangming said frankly, "I have considered this, and to be honest it's very difficult. However, I am still young, and I think I can give it a try. Maybe I'll be lucky, right? Don't you think so? Even if I can't find one, it doesn't matter. I can find someone who is a good match for me and my family. But the premise is that everyone must know each other well, and there must not be too many interests involved."
At this point, Song Yangming looked at Qin Wenhui and suddenly said with a sly smile: "Sister, you are not young anymore, but you are still single, right? You don't say it, but you think the same as me, right?"
"Go away, what nonsense are you talking about? No way!" Qin Wenhui denied it outright, but she felt a little uneasy in her heart because Song Yangming was right.
Song Yangming had a knowing expression on his face, and he laughed and said, "I know, I'm talking nonsense, okay? By the way, sister, you don't have to worry about this matter for me, I know how to solve it myself. Give me a few more years. If I really can't find one, just like I said just now, I'll find someone who is of the same social status and knows me well. By the way, sister, you are a suitable candidate. If you don't have a boyfriend by then, how about I, your brother, pursue you?"
"You...bah! You wish!"
Suddenly, Qin Wenhui's face turned red. Fortunately, the lights were dim at night and she couldn't see clearly, otherwise Qin Wenhui would be embarrassed to death. She never thought that the little brat who followed her back then would say such a thing. Although her father Qin Zhengguo dreamed of bringing her and Song Yangming together, the two grew up together and knew each other so well that he had no intention of doing so.
Today, Song Yangming's words actually made Qin Wenhui, who was always carefree, feel shy first. At the same time, she felt an unknown feeling in her heart. She tried to hold it in, raised her foot and kicked Song Yangming with a stern face, cursing, "You are outrageous. You actually want to take advantage of your sister? Are you itching for trouble? I'll teach you a lesson!"
Song Yangming dodged quickly, but was still kicked by Qin Wenhui. He grimaced in pain and begged for mercy. Qin Wenhui reluctantly let him go this time. Although the two continued to chat as they walked home, Qin Wenhui's mood changed subtly, as if something was gradually sprouting in her heart...
