Chapter 961 Entrepreneurship
Lu Hairong is considered a successful person in the United States, but he was still shocked when he arrived at Song Yuanchao's home. This century-old western-style house located in the former French Concession in Shanghai is not simple. It is not easy to own such a large house in the center of Shanghai where every inch of land is valuable. What's more, it has a profound historical heritage and beautiful architecture designed by famous architects. Even in the United States, it is not something that ordinary people can have.
Lu Hairong's return surprised and unexpectedly Lin Yan. As early as college, Lin Yan knew Lu Hairong through Song Yuanchao, and she also knew that Song Yuanchao had sponsored Lu Hairong to study abroad. Now, after many years, Lu Hairong returned to China, and she heard about his current achievements, which made her even more happy for him.
After asking about Lu Hairong's current situation, Lin Yan learned that he was married with children and a harmonious family. She was happy but couldn't help but complain that Lu Hairong didn't bring his wife and children with him this time.
Lu Hairong smiled and told Lin Yan that this trip was arranged in a hurry. First, there was a lot of work at school, so it was not practical for the couple to take a vacation together. Second, the children were still young, so it was not convenient to come back from a long distance. He came back to take a look first, and he would definitely bring his wife and children with him next time he had the chance.
As he spoke, Lu Hairong took out the gifts he brought for them and apologized to Song Yuanchao and his wife, saying that he was unable to attend their wedding and even the birth of their child because he was abroad. Although these gifts were just ordinary, as a friend they made up for his previous regrets and gave them belated blessings.
After the servants brought the two children back, Lu Hairong was even happier to see the children. He smiled and gave them the toys and gifts he had brought specially for them. Song Yuanchao's children were a little curious about this Uncle Lu whom they had never met before, but they were very happy with the gifts he gave them. Especially Nannan liked the Barbie doll that Uncle Lu gave her very much. She called him Uncle Lu sweetly, which made Lu Hairong laugh so hard that he could hardly see his eyes.
Tired from the long journey, they chatted for a while in the afternoon and then went to bed early after dinner. Early the next morning, Lu Hairong left Shanghai and returned to his hometown. Song Yuanchao did not try to keep him. Anyway, Lu Hairong would stay in the country for a while this time and they could meet again when they had time.
After being abroad for so many years, he just came back. He couldn't stop Lu Hairong from going home to see his family first, right? Song Yuanchao specially arranged a car for Lu Hairong. Lu Hairong didn't pretend to be hypocritical. He said thank you and got in the car with his luggage. Before leaving, he lowered the window and waved goodbye to Song Yuanchao's family, and agreed to meet again in Shanghai in a few days.
After seeing Lu Hairong off, Sun Yaoliang was not in a hurry to leave. He returned to the living room and continued to taste Song Yuanchao's good tea.
"You seem to be so relaxed. Don't you want to go back earlier to see Annie and the children?" Song Chaoyuan asked with a smile as he sat down opposite Sun Yaoliang.
"Annie took the children to the United States last month, and we just met there. I am not Hairong. I have been abroad for so many years and am just returning home now. We are an old couple and there is no need for us to rush for a few days. Besides, I have already called Annie, and she will arrive in Shanghai tomorrow. There is no need for me to rush back to Jinling now." Sun Yaoliang took a sip of tea and said with a smile.
"You have made perfect arrangements, kid." Hearing him say that, Song Yuanchao was also happy. He threw a cigarette to him and asked, "By the way, what are your plans for coming back this time? I have a vacant position waiting for you. Do you want to return to Si Te? Or go to Sheng Hua to work? Or stay in Shanghai to help? Shanghai is also short of people."
"Ster... forget it..." Sun Yaoliang took the cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and shook his head, saying, "I left Ster all those years ago, so it's meaningless to go back now. Besides, I heard that the person who took over from the sales company did a good job after I left. Plus, Old Zheng is about to become the general manager. If I, an old man who left, go back, people will inevitably have some thoughts..."
Song Yuanchao nodded slightly. What Sun Yaoliang said was right. Ruth had already submitted her resignation to the board of directors. As the first general manager of Si Te, although Ruth's initial position was only as a foreign general manager, and through her, Song Chaoyuan could control the management power of Si Te.
However, we have to admit that Ruth has made great contributions to Sit. She has made many achievements in Sit over the years and has performed the duties of general manager very well in actual work. The development of Sit to its current scale is inseparable from Ruth.
However, as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Ruth has been the general manager for many years. She has been in the position of general manager since the establishment of Sit. This is not a good thing for a company or an individual to stay in a position for a long time, both in public and private. Song Chaoyuan knows this, and Ruth knows this too.
In fact, a year ago, Ruth privately proposed to Song Yuanchao that she was ready to resign from the position of general manager, but Song Yuanchao temporarily rejected her resignation considering the shareholding reform of Si Te and Nan Du, and retained . Now, the shareholding reform of Si Te and Nan Du has been completed, and Ruth suddenly became pregnant a few months ago. Ruth, who is about to become a mother, no longer has the idea of staying in Si Te, and once again proposed her intention to resign to Song Yuanchao. This time, Song Yuanchao respected her idea after consideration and approved Ruth's resignation.
After Ruth resigned, Zheng Guoyuan became the only choice to succeed her as general manager.
As the de facto second-in-command of Si Te in recent years, Zheng Guoyuan's work ability is impeccable. Moreover, the rapid development and growth of Si Te in recent years are inseparable from Zheng Guoyuan's contribution. From any perspective, he is the most suitable person to succeed the general manager.
Of course, it would be different if Sun Yaoliang returned to Sit. Sun Yaoliang was an old man who had conquered the world with Song Yuanchao. His prestige and foundation in Sit were unmatched by ordinary people. Moreover, when Sun Yaoliang left Sit, he already had a very high position. Coupled with the special nature of the sales company and Ying Annie's personal relationship, if Zheng Guoyuan had any competitors, then Sun Yaoliang was the only one who could compete with him for the position of general manager.
Although he left Si Te and went overseas, Sun Yaoliang was still very familiar with Si Te's situation. So he didn't want to go back at this time to upset Zheng Guoyuan, or to upset Song Yuanchao, and in his heart, the words he just said to Song Yuanchao were actually his true feelings.
"Then why don't you come to Shenghua?" Song Yuanchao said.
Sun Yaoliang shook his head, and Song Yuanchao frowned slightly and asked, "Why? Do you have any other ideas?"
"Haha, you guessed right." Sun Yaoliang said with a smile: "I thought about it carefully before returning to China. This time I don't plan to go back to Si Te, nor do I plan to go to Shenghua and Aid Korea. These few years abroad have broadened my horizons. Many things were hazy before, but now they are much clearer..."
As he spoke, Sun Yaoliang raised his hand and pointed at his head, sighing, "The ancients were right. Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Only by going out can you understand more things. To aid Korea, to be honest, if I go back to Si Te or Sheng Hua, I will only do similar work as before. In the past, I would definitely choose this, but now, in my opinion, it is no longer challenging..."
Song Yuanchao understood Sun Yaoliang's idea after hearing this and asked, "Why? Are you planning to start your own business?"
Sun Yaoliang nodded: "More than ten years have passed in a flash, and the era of white clothes seems to be still before our eyes, but now we are not young anymore. I thought a lot while I was outside, and this time I came back to start my own business. I'm sorry Yuan Chao, I let you down."
Song Yuanchao didn't say anything for a while. He sat quietly, lit the cigarette in his hand, and took several puffs silently.
"Have you thought it through?"
Sun Yaoliang nodded seriously.
"Okay..." Song Yuanchao sighed in his heart. In fact, he had vaguely felt it when he met Sun Yaoliang yesterday. However, when Sun Yaoliang told him his plan just now, Song Yuanchao still felt a little disappointed.
He and Sun Yaoliang have known each other since college. They became friends from just meeting each other, and then founded Si Te together. They then grew Si Te from an inconspicuous small factory to its current scale. Over the years, they have not only been superiors and subordinates, but also close partners and brothers who can trust each other.
Song Yuanchao knew Sun Yaoliang's ability and sincerely hoped that Sun Yaoliang could help him this time. Whether he returned to Si Te or went to Sheng Hua, Sun Yaoliang could definitely handle it on his own. Unfortunately, Sun Yaoliang made another decision, which was to start his own business.
Although he felt disappointed about Sun Yaoliang's decision, from a friend's perspective, Song Yuanchao understood Sun Yaoliang. Although Sun Yaoliang had held a high position and power in the company over the years, he had actually always been Song Yuanchao's right-hand man. Now he was preparing to start his own business. From this point of view, it was not easy for Sun Yaoliang to take this step.
"What do you plan to do? Or what line of business do you want to get involved in? If you don't have enough money, or need any other help, just let me know."
"It hasn't been finalized yet, but the general direction has been decided. We'll decide after Hai Rong comes back..."
"Hae Young?"
"right!"
Seeing Sun Yaoliang's answer, Song Yuanchao suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Lu Hairong came back with Sun Yaoliang. After all the fuss, the two were ready to cooperate. But it was also good. They worked together. Sun Yaoliang was capable and experienced, and Lu Hairong had connections in theory and overseas channels. As long as they chose the right project, their entrepreneurial success was very likely.
At this point, Song Yuanchao couldn't help but ask Sun Yaoliang and Lu Hairong what their plans were. As old classmates and friends, he hoped that they could succeed, and it was inevitable that he would help them to the best of his ability.
Sun Yaoliang did not hide anything and started chatting with Song Yuanchao. The two talked about this topic for a whole day and had a deep conversation with each other . During the conversation, Song Yuanchao listened carefully to Sun Yaoliang's ideas and plans, and also gave some constructive suggestions.
