"Brother, it was that easy?"
"I feel like I'm still dreaming. I've never seen a leader as accommodating as Director Zhao."
"He considered every issue for us. It's like he was begging us, not the other way around."
As they exited the Administration for Industry and Commerce, Zhang Weiyang's steps were light, as if he were floating. Though he hadn't drunk any alcohol, he seemed drunk.
"This Director Zhao is no ordinary person. He's the most perceptive leader I've ever met."
"I believe he has unique insights into the reforms needed for our country's future reform and opening up. If only he were younger."
Chen Yang sighed. People like Zhao Weimin were the most difficult to deal with, yet also the easiest.
The description of Zhao Weimin might sound contradictory, but it was simple to explain.
He could no longer be promoted, but he was old enough and had enough backing to influence many people, so ordinary individuals couldn't capture his attention. He wouldn't, like some officials in later generations, abandon his principles and bottom line for flattery, money, or a better future. Hence, he was difficult to deal with.
However, he genuinely held his own ideals and beliefs.
As long as what you were doing, in his eyes, was truly benefiting the country, the people, and society, he would help and support you without expecting anything in return.
Just like his support for Chen Yang now, in that sense, he was also a very easy leader to get along with, which was why Zhang Weiyang felt it was like a dream.
"Weiyang, in the future, we'll encounter all sorts of leaders. You must always remember one thing: we must never forget our original beliefs."
"When we do business, we can't just think about making money for ourselves. We must help more people make money. We can take the lion's share, but we must also ensure that the workers who help us earn money can live good lives."
Chen Yang patted Zhang Weiyang's shoulder. Their business was growing, and he had ideas about what to do with the profits.
But Zhang Weiyang was different. In his previous life, he had only started repairing radios in secret at this time, working tirelessly without earning enough to save his grandfather.
In this life, with his help, Zhang Weiyang had managed to save his grandfather.
His entrepreneurial journey was not as bumpy as in his previous life, where he had almost lost everything due to failed investments.
When people have too smooth a journey, they can easily become arrogant and lose their way. Chen Yang didn't want his right-hand man to disappoint him.
"Brother Yang, I understand. Ever since I found out my dad was sick, my biggest wish was to cure him."
"It was Brother Yang who helped me with this, who saved my dad. Now, I just want to follow Brother Yang, do a good job with the business, and repay Brother Yang's kindness. I don't want anything else."
Zhang Weiyang looked at Chen Yang and spoke with great sincerity.
"You rascal. Enough said. Get ready quickly."
"The Jianye Director Zhao mentioned is the central district of Jinling. The Jinling Radio Factory is also a nationally renowned factory. We don't need to worry about the skills of the workers in the three plants."
"We'll continue to use the repair fee model we initially set, and then have the factory's accountant handle the accounts."
"For the first store, I plan to set it up in the department store in Qinhuai. This area is considered the most prosperous commercial district in Jinling. For the first store, we must make it a resounding success so that we can build momentum and open other branches."
Chen Yang outlined his plans. Both Jianye and Qinhuai would become financial service centers in the eastern region of the country in the future.
Jianye, in particular, would be the business and trade center, as well as the exhibition center for the entire East China region, and the Yangtze River Delta's cultural and sports center and innovation and creativity center. Chen Yang intended to establish his first factory here.
As for Qinhuai, the excitement of the Qinhuai Lantern Festival this year showed how popular the area was. This would attract more people when they held activities.
When doing business, one must choose places with strong popularity.
"Brother, I'll listen to whatever you say. I'll be responsible for contacting repair technicians, negotiating repair fees, and purchasing old radios."
"For the first store, Brother Yang, you should personally take the lead. We need to be cautious about which plan to use to ensure the grand opening of the first store is a success. After all, Jinling is not Wan Province. The regions are different, and the plans we made before might not be applicable."
Zhang Weiyang was not a native of Jinling, so he would definitely follow Chen Yang's opinion on the location of the first store.
"Brother Yang, my former comrades will arrive today and can help with the work. We'll handle collecting old radios and transporting them to the store."
Lei Baoguo, upon hearing this, quickly chimed in. He wasn't good at business, but he could handle transportation and ensure the store had sufficient stock.
"Alright, it's settled then. Everyone go back and get a good rest today. Tomorrow, we'll start preparing for big things."
Chen Yang waved his hand. Opening a store couldn't be prepared in a day or two. First, they needed to prepare the supply of goods and do some preliminary publicity work.
This was different from when they first opened in Qinghe. Zhao Weimin had high hopes for them, and he needed Chen Yang to achieve results.
This way, he could "bend the rules" and have an excuse to help Chen Yang apply to higher-level leaders to establish a factory.
Chen Yang naturally couldn't let this elder, who genuinely wanted to help him, lose face. Not only would he not let him lose face, but he would also achieve results to make him happily help him fight for the opportunity to establish a factory.
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"Didn't you say you weren't coming back for lunch? Why are you back?"
Shen Xue looked at Chen Yang, who had returned, somewhat bewildered. They had already finished eating, and the dishes were cleared. Now Chen Yang was back.
As soon as the two little ones saw Chen Yang, they scurried over. Dad had promised to bring back delicious treats. Even though they had just eaten, they could save them for later.
"What's wrong with you, child? We just cleared the dishes, and you're back. We haven't even cooked any food for you."
Qin Lifen looked at her son with a headache. She hated going into the kitchen. Nowadays, meals were cooked in precise quantities, and leftovers were rare.
"Mom, don't worry. I'll just boil some noodles for myself later."
"You two just finished eating. Go play by yourselves. I'll buy you sugar-coated hawthorns later."
Chen Yang patted the little ones' heads and sent them out to the yard to play.
Zhao Weimin was a man of action. After chatting with them, he went to assign tasks to his subordinates.
Inviting Chen Yang and the others for a meal was out of the question.
However, Chen Yang didn't mind. In later generations, how many businessmen would dream of meeting such a good, helpful leader?