In Guanshan Technology Park, Bencao Ruolan's office building gradually returned to calm after a busy morning. Fan Bo and Meng Fan pushed open the door. Wen Liang was sitting in the boss chair in front of the French window, tapping his fingers leisurely on the armrest. When he heard the door open, he didn't turn around and said, "Did they send the person away?"
"Well, the contract has been signed. It is in full accordance with the terms we drafted. Bencao Ruolan will provide 10 million as sponsorship, and Phoenix Bird will be responsible for all domestic and overseas publicity. The other party did not propose any amendments and said that they would fully cooperate with the promotion of the product. It seems that it is indeed the same as what Wen Shao said. They are extremely short of funds now and they really want to make this happen. So they are easy to talk to and are very grateful for our timely help."
If Wen Liang remembered correctly, Ke Shouliang had started preparing last year. He sold his house and company to solicit sponsorship and finally raised 800,000 yuan. However, he spent it all soon after. Now is a difficult time with no other options. The 10 million yuan from Bencao Ruolan means more to him than just a timely help.
Fan Bo came to stand behind Wen Liang, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Mr. Wen, I think it is a bit risky to invest so much at one time. After all, no one has ever done such a thing before, and the unpredictable risks are too high. If it fails..."
Wen Liang stopped what he was doing. His calm eyes always gave people endless confidence. He said, "High risks bring high returns. The health care product market is a red ocean with fierce competition. If we don't take risks or win by surprise, it will be difficult for us to survive. This is a war. Whoever is slower will be eliminated by the market. In other words, compared with the visible benefits, the risks we bear are still within the controllable range and there is no need to worry too much. Of course, we should make bold assumptions and verify them carefully. Ten million is not allocated all at once. We should take each step steadily and take the next step only when we feel it is solid and firm. Don't be stingy with the money that should be spent, and don't be stingy with the money that shouldn't be spent. The purpose of spending money is to make more money, not just to satisfy the other party to achieve their dreams. You must remember this!"
Fan Bo also has some gambler genes in his personality. He has always believed in Wen Liang's decision. He nodded and said nothing, secretly thinking about how to take advantage of this opportunity to maximize the company's interests. Wen Liang looked at Meng Fan and smiled, "Mr. Meng, do you have any difficulties? Whether Bencao Ruolan's first shot can be successful depends on whether your team can support such a big scene. Today I came to Guanshan to solve your problems. Say whatever you want, don't be afraid of saying the wrong thing, and don't be afraid of losing face!"
Meng Fan and Fan Bo have two different styles. When planning, they are as quiet as a virgin, but when taking action, they are as agile as a rabbit. Long before signing the agreement, he had carefully considered all the difficulties that might be encountered and formulated emergency plans one by one. He said in a deep voice: "There will be no difficulties. We will complete the task successfully. Please rest assured, Young Master Wen!"
"Okay!" Wen Liang stood up, clapped his hands, and said, "With the sincere cooperation of the two of you, I am of course very relieved. Everyone should work harder during this period. I hope this battle will be more beautiful and more glorious than "China Can Say No"!"
After discussing the business, Wen Liang said that he had other plans for lunch. Just as he was about to leave, Fan Bo suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said, "Mr. Wen, Lu Xu came to me and said that she didn't want to work in the R&D department anymore and wanted to go to the local cities to run sales. Do you think I should agree to her?"
It stands to reason that Fan Bo does not need to ask Wen Liang for permission for such a personnel transfer. If he cannot make up his mind, how can he lead Bencao Ruolan to grow and develop? However, Lu Lu was recruited by Wen Liang himself, and she is also very beautiful. Fan Bo did not dare to speculate on her relationship with Wen Liang. However, he had to report to his boss in order to feel at ease.
"Mr. Fan, this is within your scope of responsibility. You don't need to report to me. You can assign her to the department you think is suitable for her. All employees of Bencao Ruolan should do their jobs well. No one is special, and no one has special privileges. Do you understand?"
Wen Liang's tone was calm, far from being harsh, but Fan Bo, who knew his temper well, was so nervous that he didn't dare to breathe. He kept nodding and nodded in agreement. He glanced at Meng Fan who was standing nearby watching the fun. Out of the corner of his eye, he felt a little annoyed and embarrassed because of his pride as an old superior.
After leaving the science and technology park, Qin Yin drove a red Toyota and waited at the door. Wen Liang opened the door and sat in the passenger seat, saying, "Sister Qin, I didn't expect you to be rich. This car must have cost a lot of money, right?"
Qin Yin chuckled and said, "Rich people like you should stop laughing at us working people... This is my sister-in-law's car. She and my brother just came back from Jinshi this morning. I borrowed it to pick you up."
"Actually, I can just go there by myself. Why would I bother you to drive over to pick me up?"
"Are you being polite to me again? Do you feel that you were a little bit at a disadvantage for just saying thank you after you helped me so much last time? So you want to use this method to remind me that we are not that familiar with each other?"
Wen Liang laughed and said, "Sister Qin, you really think too much."
Qin Yin started the car and looked at the sign at the entrance of the park curiously as she started, and said, "What are you doing here?"
"My friend's company is discussing a big project today, so I came here to broaden my horizons." Wen Liang said casually, "Don't talk about me, but what do you want me to do? Are you unwilling to reveal the answer now
"It's nothing important, actually. Today is my father's sixtieth birthday, and I want to invite you to come over."
Wen Liang stared in astonishment, "Ah?"
He didn't mind going to celebrate Qin Yin's father's birthday, but considering Qin Yin's personality and their relationship, it shouldn't come to that.
Qin Yin explained, "It's like this. I had agreed with my father that I would take a student to become his apprentice today. You know, it's one of Yan Ge and Jiang Dapeng. But after what happened, I thought I'd just forget it. Sometimes, rushing into things may not be good for their growth. But my father has a problem. He likes to get to the bottom of everything. I can't find a suitable reason to lie to him. I can't say that I thought both students were talented before, but later I felt that they were still lacking in maturity..."
"so?"
Qin Yin showed a sly look, which was rare, and said, "So I want you to go with me, and after dinner, I will find an excuse to slip away so that my father won't have a chance to catch me."
Wen Liang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Sister Qin, could you have told me in advance? At least I could have prepared a gift. Going there empty-handed like this, even with my thick skin, I probably wouldn't be able to handle it!"
"I'm just worried that you'll spend money, so I'm not telling you until now. It's okay, I've prepared everything. You can just treat it as a simple meal, and you only need to open your mouth."
Qin Yin pointed to the back row. Wen Liang turned his head and saw several boxes on the seats. They were all common gifts such as American ginseng and nuts. There was also a volume of "Yan Jiyuan's Calligraphy and Painting Collection", which added a little book fragrance.
"Yan Jiyuan? Is he the Yan Jiyuan who is said to be 'there is Zhang Daqian overseas and there is Yan Jiyuan in China'?"
Wen Liang didn't know much about the calligraphy and painting circles. He only knew famous figures such as Zhang Daqian and Xu Beihong. He had an impression of Yan Jiyuan, thanks to a beautiful girl from the China Academy of Art that Tan Yu had pursued in his previous life. That girl was a crazy admirer of Yan Jiyuan. Due to well-known reasons, there were not many authentic works of Yan Jiyuan left in the world. The most common one for ordinary people was the "Yan Jiyuan Calligraphy and Painting Collection" published in 1996. She actually bought all versions of "Yan Jiyuan Calligraphy and Painting Collection" since 1996 and put them on a whole shelf.
Qin Yin didn't expect Wen Liang to know Yan Jiyuan. Her eyes were filled with surprise. She said, "Wen Liang, you always surprise me! Yes, it's the Yan Jiyuan you mentioned, but this is not a title. It's just the praise Marshal Zhu gave him back then..."
Along the way, they talked about literature, music, and ideals. Wen Liang enjoyed the ease and casualness of being with Qin Yin. When the car stopped at the gate of Jiangdong Art College, Wen Liang scratched his head and asked, "I never asked what Uncle Qin does
"He is a vocal music teacher, and now he is also the vice president of the School of Arts. It's just an empty title, and he rarely takes care of specific affairs." Qin Yin steered the wheel skillfully, turned a few times, found a parking space and parked the car, then went to the school staff canteen with Wen Liang carrying the things.
"Originally, he didn't want to make a big fuss, just a family meal together would be enough. It was only when the school leaders insisted on celebrating for him that I reluctantly agreed. But I still asked not to go to a hotel outside to minimize extravagance and waste. In the end, the venue was chosen to be the staff cafeteria. The tables, chairs, bowls and chopsticks were all ready, so a simple decoration was enough."
The staff canteen was decorated with a festive atmosphere, with dozens of eight-person tables covered with red tablecloths and decorative flowers placed in the middle of the tabletops, which was warm and grand. Wen Liang and Qin Yin walked side by side and met many acquaintances who came to congratulate them, and the most common sentence they heard was this: "Xiao Yin, is this your boyfriend? The young man is really energetic, not bad, not bad!"
Qin Yin always said openly: "It's not a boyfriend. If I really had one, I would definitely report it to my uncles, aunts and cousins."
But rumors are terrible. When Qin Yin brought Wen Liang to visit the birthday boy Qin Xuanlin, Qin Yin's mother Zhang Li almost looked at Wen Liang with the eyes of a son-in-law. Fortunately, Uncle Wen was born not to hesitate. Under the sharp infrared-guided scanning of Zhang Li, he still smiled and was calm, showing courtesy and extraordinary demeanor.
Qin Yin introduced them. Wen Liang was not really here to be a son-in-law, so he said some festive words in a proper manner, trying to avoid any mistakes. Qin Xuanlin was a very kind person. He smiled and thanked him, then gave his daughter a puzzled look, as if asking, "Where is the student you said you would come to be my apprentice?"
Qin Yin pretended not to see and just talked to Zhang Li. Wen Liang found her little girl's demeanor quite funny. Just then someone came to congratulate her. Qin Yin breathed a sigh of relief and pulled Wen Liang to sit next to her brother and sister-in-law. Then the leaders gave speeches, the birthday boy thanked them, and so on. Finally, they could start eating. Not to mention, the cafeteria of the Academy of Arts also has a lot of artistic atmosphere. Ordinary dishes can be made to feel antique, which makes Wen Liang admire the cooking skills of the chef. Qin Yin's brother Qin Qi was much more interested in Wen Liang than the food on the table. He asked many questions in a roundabout way, but Wen Liang was smooth and unyielding. His Tai Chi push hands were as smooth as a mirror, which made Qin Qi return empty-handed many times.
However, this aroused his stronger interest. His sister Qin Yin was an excellent choice in terms of character, talent and personality. However, because of the birthmark on her face, her emotional world was still a blank sheet of paper until now. This had become a hidden pain that the family members could not bear to mention.
And Wen Liang was the first boy she had brought home in all these years! As a brother, if he didn't care about him, Zhang Li would pinch his ears and scold him if she knew about it.
After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere on the scene reached its climax. Qin Yin leaned close to Wen Liang's ear and whispered, "After the party is over, let's go say hello and then go back to Qingzhou."
Wen Liang had just stuffed a chicken wing into his mouth and was about to nod in agreement, but suddenly he saw a dignified and elegant woman in a black dress walked in. He blinked in disbelief, and then spat out the chicken wing with a puff!
Qin Qi, who was about to pour wine for Wen Liang, looked at the chicken wing that fell on his pants blankly, and said secretly: Calm down, calm down! A qualified brother-in-law should have a broad mind, a tolerant attitude, and the agility to catch the chicken wing with his crotch, just to do his best to help the sister's not-so-smooth love! (To be continued)