That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1453 Deep love between brother and sister
“That’s easy. I have businesses in several other special economic zones, and there’s land available in Xiamen. I’ll get them to start construction tomorrow and spread the word.”

Pei Wencong always carried out Li Ye's decisions to the letter. Garment factories weren't high-investment industries, so it didn't take much money to make a big splash.

Moreover, Fenghua Garments' overseas sales are increasing year by year, and they were going to expand their production capacity anyway. Even if they don't move out of Shenzhen in the end, they won't lose money.

The eldest sister, Li Yue, also said, "I have no problems either. Since the year before last, our expanding company and stores have been unrelated to Pengcheng No. 7 Factory. After private ownership was allowed last year, all the procedures have been completed."

Li Ye said to Hao Jian, "Last year I asked you to move Fenghua Garments' anti-counterfeiting label production line to Hong Kong Island. Have you finished moving it?"

From the day it went public, Fenghua Clothing has paid great attention to anti-counterfeiting. Its buttons, zippers, and certain special stitching are all updated at a high cost every year.

Li Ye knew several years in advance that Fenghua Clothing would be privatized. Given the nature of some people in mainland China, there might be a situation where "the real deal beats the fake," so some things had to be planned in advance.

Hao Jian paused for a moment, then immediately said, "The move was completed last fall, and I've also incorporated new technology, so the anti-counterfeiting labels will be fully updated this year."

Li Ye glanced at Hao Jian and said in a deep voice, "What I've said is just a precaution. If possible, I certainly don't want Fenghua Clothing to leave Pengcheng. Do you understand?"

Hao Jian nodded slowly: "I understand, and I believe you."

Although everyone had made some preparations, Hao Jian had been developing his career in Pengcheng for many years, and his roots and connections were also in Pengcheng. If he started from scratch, most of his halo would disappear. At the very least, he would lose all his titles, such as "X Association Member" and "Association Chairman".

Therefore, he is unwilling to leave Shenzhen unless absolutely necessary.

Just then, her older sister, Li Yue, suddenly said, "I have an idea, and I'd like to share it for everyone's consideration."

Li Ye laughed and said, "Everyone, just say what you think! Why be so reserved?"

Li Yue glared at Li Ye, then said, "For the past two years, I've been analyzing our market sales, especially the market influence of our company's franchised stores."

Our current influence comes from two sources: advertising and our nationwide network of exclusive stores. Staff at these stores report that, besides recognizing the style and quality of the clothing, consumers prioritize brand reputation and local brand recognition.
Our Fenghua clothing is of excellent quality and style. Shouldn't we continue to increase brand awareness of Fenghua?
Shopping malls are being built in major cities now. We asked Mr. Pei to take the lead in finding partners through joint ventures to build large shopping malls in multiple cities.
However, the naming rights for the shopping mall must go to Fenghua Apparel. We will then display a unified and prominent logo at the top of the mall, showcasing the name of Fenghua Shopping Mall.
This will let everyone know that there is only one Fenghua Clothing store in the whole country, and if you want to buy Fenghua clothing, go to Fenghua Department Store or its specialty store.

As long as those shopping malls stand there, even if others want to compete with us for the trademark, they won't be able to beat us. However, implementing this plan requires a significant investment in funding, manpower, and other aspects.

"Manager Li's idea is excellent. When it comes to garment production, Fenghua Garment might not claim to be the best, but when it comes to marketing capabilities, we are undoubtedly number one in the country."

"We don't need to worry about funding, but if we can't handle the manpower, then others certainly can't either."

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Wang Jianqiang spoke at length and earnestly, which garnered the approval of Hao Jian and others.

However, the way Li Ye looked at Li Yue was completely different from how he looked at others.

Because Hao Jian and others were unaware of the existence of "Wanda Plaza" in later generations, they naturally couldn't understand the thought process Li Yue was expressing, which already had the prototype of "Wanda Plaza".

After everyone had finished speaking, Li Ye said, "You, eldest sister, will take charge of this matter! Also, you've been with Fenghua Clothing for so many years, you should receive company shares. I'll allocate 10% of my shares to you, making you a shareholder from now on."

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Li Yue stared at Li Ye, stunned.

She never expected that Li Ye would bring up the matter of shares at this time.

Li Yue, the older sister, is not a member of the "Five Entrepreneurs". Although she has a lot of say in the company and can even exercise power on behalf of Li Ye to a certain extent, she is still different from Hao Jian, Jin Peng and others.

At the time, Li Yue was taking over Jin Peng's job, but she couldn't take over Jin Peng's shares.

Although Li Ye has publicly stated at home that Li Yue receives a share of the profits from the Li family business, they have accumulated quite a few small fortunes over the years.

But even in my mother Fu Guiru's heart, it's different from the "ten percent" that Li Ye mentioned today.

This 10% share can be passed down to Li Ye's nephew, Xiao Dun'er; it flowed from the Li family to the Yang family.

More importantly, this 10% is transferable and can be bought and sold.

Given the current size of Fenghua Apparel, how much would 10% be?
Previously, Li Yue could also access large sums of money within the company, but that was completely different from this sum.

But faced with such a large sum of money, the older sister, Li Yue, became angry.

"Ono, what do you mean by this? I'm offering advice and suggestions for the company, do you think I'm doing this just to get your shares?"
Good heavens, my sister is stealing my brother's shares! You're putting this label on me? I'll never be able to hold my head up high again, you know? What will our parents think of me? What will everyone in the Li family think of me?

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Li Yue cursed a lot in one breath, and her eyes turned red in the end.

She doesn't lack money now, she really doesn't lack money.

Moreover, the fact that she was able to come to the capital from Qingshui County and see a wider world was already the greatest help Li Ye, her younger brother, could give her. How could she possibly ask for her brother's shares as well?
"Tap tap tap~" Li Ye gently tapped the table and said calmly, "We are discussing business now. Don't let personal feelings get in the way, and don't express your opinions."

In any excellent company in the world, allocating shares to core management personnel is a common practice. It's a recognition of an employee's ability. If you don't have the ability, I wouldn't give you shares, not even your own sister or father.

Li Ye paused for a moment, then said again, "Also, don't yell at me. I said when Fenghua Clothing was founded that I have absolute authority. What I say goes, and nobody can reason with me, including you."

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Li Yue was speechless after being confronted by Li Ye.

What do you mean by "I have the final say" and "Don't try to reason with me"?
So what if I don't want your money?
"Oh, I'd like to offer my opinion on this."

Just as Li Yue was glaring at Li Ye, Wang Jianqiang suddenly raised his hand and said, "From what I understand, it's common practice for top managers to hold company shares in many world-renowned companies."
However, this shareholding should be shared by all shareholders, so I am willing to contribute a portion of my shares as a future reward for core employees.

Jin Peng smiled and said, "I don't need to explain how we got to where we are today, do I? As long as it's Ono's decision, it can't be wrong, so no one should object."

Hao Jian quickly added, "Yes, yes, Qiangzi is so studious, I'm willing to contribute my shares too."

Pei Wencong clapped and said, "Although I don't own any shares in Pengcheng Fenghua, I'm willing to contribute a portion from Hong Kong Island Fenghua Garment. Many hands make light work; only by everyone contributing can we build a world-class, outstanding company."

The eldest sister, Li Yue, watched as everyone stood on the "opposite side" of her, feeling anxious, angry, and helpless.

But she finally said, "I need to discuss this with Mom and Xiaoyu. I can't let you make the decision alone."

Li Ye smiled lightly: "Alright, whatever you say."

Okay! In this family, the only ones who can keep Li Ye in check are Fu Guiru and Wen Leyu.

However, these two are also the ones who love Li Ye the most, so since Li Ye has spoken, they are unlikely to object.

After discussing a few more things, it was time for dinner.

As soon as the group left the reception room, they found that Hao Cuicui, who had run away that morning, had been caught by her mother and was sulking there.

Teenagers often have tempers, but it was only 1993 after all. Hao Cuicui had at most been exposed to the idea that "girls should be self-reliant," and she wasn't arrogant enough to treat Hao Jian and An Xiaolian as her "biological father and mother" and break off relations in a fit of anger.

So judging from her dejected, aggrieved, and angry expression, she had clearly been forced to submit under the suppression of her mother, An Xiaolian.

That's how kids are these days. Parents don't understand what "caring for young minds" means at all. Dare to disobey? A slap across the face and a stinky shoe sole will teach you what a mother's love is as solid as a mountain.

When Hao Cuicui was sulking, the person who took the initiative to comfort her was actually her little brother Hao Liang, whom she disliked the most.

Hao Liang handed a stack of red envelopes to Hao Cuicui: "Sister, I was wrong just now. Here's all my New Year's money, there's a lot of money in it."

Hao Cuicui's eyes reddened, and she stubbornly asked, "What did you do wrong?"

Hao Liang was stunned for several seconds before he said self-critically, "I... I shouldn't have cried."

Upon hearing Hao Liang's words, Hao Cuicui angrily retorted, "So you know you shouldn't cry? Every time you cry, Mother blames me, even when I've done nothing wrong!"

"Then I won't cry next time."

"You said that last time."

Seeing the siblings arguing, Hao Jian instinctively wanted to go over and discipline the children, but Li Ye stopped him.

"The siblings' relationship was formed through misunderstandings and forgiveness. Too much interference from adults only damaged the purity of this relationship."

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Pei Wencong smiled and said, "Mr. Li is right. My sister and I used to argue a lot when we were little, but now we have an enviable family relationship. You don't know how the siblings in those wealthy families are like enemies."

"Old Pei, you're right. The bond between brothers and sisters is forged through fighting."

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Li Yue, the older sister, stared blankly at Li Ye, and finally burst into tears.

The situation of the Hao siblings before me is very similar to that of myself when I was a child.

Back then, Li Yue always used her bloodline to suppress and bully Li Ye, while her grandmother Wu Juying, who favored boys over girls, would always scold Li Yue.

But in the end, that annoying little dog brother turned out to be the one who loved him the most.

(End of this chapter)