On Monday morning, Xiang Mingzhang got up and swam a few laps in the skylight swimming pool. He turned down the regular meeting with old Xiang Yue, changed his clothes, went out, and drove directly to the company.
The elevator lobby of the office building was crowded with people. When Xiang Mingzhang arrived, everyone made way for him and greeted him. They felt a little nervous that the president came so early.
Several elevators arrived at the same time. Xiang Mingzhang didn't like to be squeezed in, so he was the last one to go up.
The door was about to close when Ling Qi, who was leaning against the wall, glanced outside and said, "Secretary Chu!"
Xiang Mingzhang raised his hand and pressed the elevator door. A few seconds later, Chu Shichen appeared in his sight. He had changed out of his jeans and was now wearing a dark suit that fit him neatly.
Chu Shichen paused and looked into Xiang Mingzhang's eyes in front of everyone.
The relationship between superiors and subordinates is really contradictory. If it is inconvenient, you can do whatever you want in the office under the guise of work, and no one will suspect you. If it is convenient, you have to pretend to be impartial even if you have something to hide, for fear of being exposed accidentally.
Chu Shichen hid the devil in his heart and said, "Mr. Xiang, good morning."
Xiang Mingzhang was no exception: "There is still room, come up."
Arriving at the sales department on the ninth floor, Chu Shichen followed Xiang Mingzhang into the president's office. He turned on the smart system and asked, "Would you like some coffee?"
Xiang Mingzhang walked around the table and said, "No need. Just give me the routine documents from each department and sign them before the meeting."
Chu Shichen went to do it immediately. Xiang Mingzhang came over early in the morning to explain that time was tight. There would be a meeting later, and it was most likely to announce a new project.
He quickly sorted the documents and brought them into the office, then stood at the desk waiting for Xiang Mingzhang to sign.
After cleaning his desk, Xiang Mingzhang couldn't find his pen.
Chu Shichen said: "The left hand drawer."
Xiang Mingzhang took out the pen and paused twice while writing. He was indeed not used to it. The office had been closed for the entire weekend and it was a bit stuffy. The carpet gave off a faint smell of leather.
After signing one book, Xiang Mingzhang raised his head and asked: "Has the meeting notice been sent out?"
"It's sent." Chu Shichen looked at his watch, "Five minutes left, meeting room (1)."
Xiang Mingzhang signed all the documents in one breath, stood up from his chair, and said, "Let's go."
In the conference room, managers from the business department were all there, and three engineers from the R&D center came, each of them had a meeting materials book in front of them.
Chu Shichen turned off a light and the projection became clear.
Xiang Mingzhang stood on one side of the curtain, skipped the introduction, and went straight to the point: "Everyone has read the information, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued a new policy, the country must vigorously develop the tourism economy, the goal is to integrate resources across the region, which requires a strong, stable, and sophisticated system to support it."
Meng Tao, the pre-sales director, said: "Xiang Yue has little exposure to the tourism industry."
Xiang Mingzhang said: "Yes, our share of the tourism market is very low, but the nature of this project is different. It is an official dealer, with a large scale and good prospects. Once it is won, the company's influence will be advanced."
Xiang Ruxu is a technician and asked: "What does the resource of this whole area include?"
"Take the tourism industry of a city as an example." Xiang Mingzhang raised his index finger and said, "If we want to increase revenue, we must first fully understand - which scenic spot in the city is the most profitable? Which season has the largest passenger flow in this scenic spot? What is the peak value in a day? In which age group are high-spending tourists concentrated? Where else do these tourists like to spend money?"
Multi-dimensional information can be radiated around a scenic spot. How many scenic spots are there in a city? The information between scenic spots overlaps and connects to form a new database.
The scope is then expanded to Southeast China, North China, the Pearl River Delta, and even covers the entire country. What will be the size of this data
Xiang Mingzhang said: "Now we need to build such a system, which can grasp and operate various data such as tourist resource management, billing, profit and loss, and distribution of expansion potential."
Xiang Ruxu asked: "Multi-module operation?"
"Yes," Xiang Mingzhang said, "The functions must be clear, the modules must be connected smoothly, and the entire system must be stable."
He paused after he finished speaking, as if he had forgotten something. He cast his eyes towards the secretary's seat. Chu Shichen paused typing and used his lips to prompt: "Cultural Tourism."
Xiang Mingzhang suddenly realized that the focus this time was on "cultural tourism". In addition to natural scenic spots, it would also include museums, cultural centers, and art galleries, and there would be special promotional labels to promote culture.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism includes culture and tourism, which are actually two lines of management. The extent of this "grand unification" needs to be defined by the authorities.
A mobilization meeting will be held in Beijing tomorrow morning and this bidding project will be officially announced.
Xiang Mingzhang said: "The specific details will be known tomorrow. Xiang Yue will strive for this project with all his strength. I have confidence in you all."
All of this is just the preparation work done in advance. Chu Shichen fully agrees with Xiang Mingzhang's idea of not fighting an unprepared battle, and as a superior, he should encourage rather than pressure, take the lead in spirit, and proceed steadily in the process.
Xiang Mingzhang said: "Meng Tao, come with me to Beijing."
Meng Tao said, "Okay."
Because of the special nature of Party A, the procedure will be more complicated, rigorous, and take longer. Xiang Mingzhang called Peng Xin by name and instructed: "I'll give you news after the meeting. Finalize the team list and work out the sales strategy."
Peng Xin nodded: "Understood!"
After the meeting, Xiang Mingzhang stepped down from the stage. His mouth was dry from speaking, so he unscrewed the bottle of mineral water and took a big gulp.
Chu Shichen took notes and walked out of the conference room with Xiang Mingzhang first, saying as they walked: "The meeting in Beijing will be held at 8:30 tomorrow morning, so we will have more time to leave today."
Xiang Mingzhang said: "Book three tickets for tonight."
Chu Shichen asked: "Besides Director Meng, who else will you bring?"
After get off work in the evening, Chu Shichen hurried back home. He suddenly had to go on a business trip, and the whole family crowded in the room to help him pack his luggage.
Mrs. Chu brought a set of skin care products and said, "Beijing is very dry in autumn. You should use water first, then lotion, and then essence. Be sure to apply it after washing your face."
Chu Shichen couldn't tell the difference between the bottles and jars, and said, "He'll be back in two or three days, don't worry."
Chu Shihui said: "If you are busy, you don't have to buy me a gift."
"Don't act cute." Chu Shichen warned, "You will be going to the company for internship in two days. Be smart. I asked Director Qin to let her order you around. If you perform well, you will get a gift."
Chu Shihui smiled and said, "You treat me like a child."
Aunt Tang checked the weather forecast and said, "It may be windy and cold these two days, so I brought you a woolen coat and put some common medicines inside the interlayer."
Chu Shichen installed the electronic equipment. It was almost time. The driver had already prepared the car in the garden. He pulled his suitcase downstairs. Mrs. Chu and Chu Shihui sent him to the gate.
It was dark and the light was dim. Chu Shichen turned around to say goodbye and for a moment he seemed to see his mother and sister.
The year he first became the manager of Fuhua Bank, he went to Peking to visit a politician. When he left, his family stood in the mansion garden like this and watched him go out.
He would never forget that journey.
His legitimate demands were rejected and he suffered humiliation, so he returned home disappointed with the authorities.
After getting in the car, the night scene flew past the window. Chu Shichen was lost in old memories, just like chewing a piece of old ginger, spicy and dry, stinging his lips and tongue, and almost choking to tears.
He simply closed his eyes, waited for the feeling to pass, and then opened them again. His mind was as clear as water, and he swallowed all the thoughts in his mind.
After arriving at the airport, Chu Shichen met Xiang Mingzhang in the coffee shop, and waited for Director Meng to arrive. After passing the security check, they entered the VIP lounge together.
Director Meng was hungry, so he went to the buffet area to get something to eat.
Xiang Mingzhang and Chu Shichen stayed on the sofa, playing with their mobile phones. Today was as busy as a war, and the two of them didn't say a single extra word.
Half an hour before boarding, Xiang Mingzhang took out a box of soft candies, poured out two, and stretched out his hand.
Chu Shichen said: "Thank you, I don't want to eat."
Xiang Mingzhang said: "You bought this at the music festival, don't you want to try it?"
Chu Shichen took a pill from Xiang Mingzhang's palm. It had no other taste, just sweet and a little sticky. He held it in his mouth and said, "Can you send me the meeting materials for tomorrow? I'll check and make some supplements when I get off the plane and get to the hotel."
Xiang Mingzhang held the phone closer, turned on the transmission function, and asked, "How many rooms did you book?"
Chu Shichen was busy looking at the screen and didn't listen carefully: "What?"
Just as Xiang Mingzhang was about to speak, his cell phone rang and the caller ID showed "Xiang Rugang".
He didn't answer and turned the call to vibrate mode. The other party hung up after a minute.
Then the second call came in, Chu Shichen asked: "Did I inform you about the wedding?"
Xiang Mingzhang said: "Who has time to care about him? Then there is no need to listen."
Before one document was completely transmitted, the third call came in, this time it was from Xiang Kun.
The cell phone was vibrating tirelessly, but Xiang Mingzhang was chewing some candy and had no intention of answering the call.
The phone was hung up again. Chu Shichen realized that Xiang Mingzhang really did not take his relatives and elders seriously, and his uncle and cousin were not as important as a project.
However, just five minutes later, Chu Shichen's phone rang instead. It was a work assistant from Xiang Yue who called. He probably couldn't contact Xiang Mingzhang so he found him.
Director Meng happened to come back from dinner and sat down on the sofa opposite.
Chu Shichen stood up and walked to the side, then answered the phone: "Hello?"
After a few words on the phone, Chu Shichen became serious and asked, "Is the situation serious?"
After a few more words, he said, "Okay, wait a moment."
Chu Shichen did not reply without authorization. He hung up the phone and walked quickly to Xiang Mingzhang. Forget about other things, but he dared not delay this matter. He said, "Director Xiang is unwell and is in the hospital."
Xiang Ruguang and Xiang Kun called one after another to inform Xiang Mingzhang to go to the hospital immediately.
Official business is important, but among all the people in the Xiang family, Xiang Mingzhang is the only one who is filial to Xiang Xingzhao.
Chu Shichen said: "The Xiang family is waiting for your news. It's not too late for you to go back."
Xiang Mingzhang was neither surprised nor worried. He turned off his phone and said calmly, "Go and get rid of them. Just tell them I'm on the plane."
(End of this chapter)