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Chapter 1266 Things are changing

Any domestic company, regardless of whether they care about Japan Telephone and Telegraph Company or not, would probably take the initiative to pay a visit upon hearing that Nakamura Takeo was coming.

After all, this is the head of a behemoth company whose parent company has a market value of over 100 billion US dollars, and whose spun-off companies have a market value of over 60 billion US dollars!
But now, it seems that Li Dashanren doesn't care about Nakamura Takeo at all. Even if Zhu Zhaojiang knows that this is a routine, how can he not be a little disturbed?
To put it bluntly, I've never heard of any professional manager who has received such treatment as Zhu Zhaojiang. He actually refused to meet with Nakamura Takeo for his victory celebration banquet. If this gets out, Zhu Zhaojiang might even be hailed as the next leader of Dongke!

Faced with such a big spender, Zhu Zhaojiang felt that if he didn't fight for Li the Great Philanthropist, he would be letting down Li the Great Philanthropist who had recognized his talent.

Shen Xingyao was taken aback when he heard this, but judging from Li Dashanren's expression, it seemed that he really valued this hot pot more than Nakamura Takeo's old face.

"Tell Nakamura exactly as I said!"

Li Dongling took a bite of the thoroughly cooked beef, and after a few bites, a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Seeing that Shen Xingyao was still standing aside, Li Dongling said directly to him, "Tell Nakamura Takeo what he said!"

"Yes!"

Shen Xingyao did not hesitate any longer. As one of Li Dongling's two chief assistants, he had now figured out the nature of the great philanthropist Li.

Li Dongling has never been strict with his subordinates, unlike the Korean chaebols who fly into a rage over trivial matters and use such methods to maintain their power.

Therefore, Li Dongling sometimes allowed Shen Xingyao and the others to discuss things and even offer different opinions. After all, what Li Dongling needed were assistants who could help him handle Dongling High-Tech's affairs, not two puppets.

In the future, Shen Xingyao will have another chief assistant, Du Qishan, who will either become a senior executive at Dongling High-Tech's headquarters or be assigned to manage a branch company. Their abilities will definitely need to be developed.

But that's in normal times. In critical moments, Li Dongling doesn't allow anyone to bargain with what he's told or to carry out his orders in a way that's far from satisfactory.

The balance needs to be determined by Shen Xingyao and his team. Shen Xingyao now understands that what he needs to do is to relay Li Dashanren's words to Nakamura Takeo without any compromise.

As for Nakamura Takeo's attitude—whether it was anger or impotent rage—that was not something Shen Xingyao needed to consider.

The hot pot was boiling, and plates of beef and mutton were being added to it. The addition of alcohol made the atmosphere even more lively. The usual rivalry and backstabbing among the people at the table seemed to have vanished, at least not on this occasion.

"It's been so long since I've been here!"

Li Dongling also drank a few extra glasses of wine today, which was unusual for him. He couldn't help but think back to the old days when Dongling High-Tech had just been established.

Li Dongling, Ren Yuefeng, Zhang Ao, and the others would bring their families here every few days for meals and to watch various videotapes from Hong Kong, including boxing matches.

These days, matches are all tough guy battles. At least you won't see someone kneeling on the ring, looking terrified at their opponent, having their head turned up and being knocked out like an execution. Even if you lose, you lose standing up.

Back then, Gao Peng, Zhang Ao, and the others would sing a loud, wailing song after a hearty meal and drinks. However, such scenes rarely happen anymore. Even at the annual party, Gao Peng would no longer go up and wail like a ghost. Instead, he would sit below with everyone else, dressed in a suit and tie.

"Yes!"

"It's been so long since I've been here!"

Zhang Ao sighed, recalling past scenes. He touched his bulging belly and gave a wry smile. They only come to this place once or twice a year now, and even then, they often can't gather everyone.

“From now on, we’ll all get together here once a year at the end of the year. I don’t want to see anyone missing this gathering next year!”

Li Dongling smiled and addressed the people at the table. Upon hearing this, Zhang Ao and the others could tell that Li Dongling's words seemed to have a hidden meaning.

Ren Yuefeng and Zhang Ao exchanged a glance, knowing that Li Dongling was also telling them that the veteran faction and professional managers could compete, but they couldn't go too far.

"Come on, lend a hand!"

After dinner, Gao Peng, in high spirits, pulled out the audio equipment that had been gathering dust for a long time.

After some fiddling, the sound system actually worked, and Gao Peng, without hesitation, started with his signature song, "Love Bird."

The copyright of this song has been bought by Himalaya FM and belongs to Dongling High-Tech, so there is absolutely nothing wrong with Gao Peng singing it.

Furthermore, from now on, only Gao Peng's performances are the official versions. All other performances are unauthorized and illegal. The copyright holder's performances will prevail, and the right of interpretation belongs to the copyright holder!
It was Gao Peng's familiar style as always, singing with pure emotion but without any technique. Only one note was on, but Gao Peng sang with great passion.

Seeing Gao Peng howling like a banshee, Li Dongling, Ren Yuefeng, Hu Zixian and the others smiled knowingly.

Li Dongling tossed a cigarette to Hu Zixian and the others, then asked Hu Zixian, "Have you finished compiling the financial statistics for Dongling High-Tech this year, as well as the year-end bonuses?"

The end of the year is approaching, and Dongling Hi-Tech's revenue for the year needs to be fully tallied. Based on revenue and profit, preparations will begin for distributing year-end bonuses and profit sharing. "The statistics are basically complete, and the finance department will finalize the year-end bonus plan before the final year-end meeting!"

Hu Zixian said that everyone at Dongling High-Tech is waiting for the year-end bonus, and if the finance department doesn't do a good job, they'll be in for a scolding.

"What about the Budget Management Committee?"

Li Dongling turned his head again and looked at Su Chicheng.

Dongling High-Tech formulates its budget for the following year at the end of each year. Each department submits its projects and budget in advance, which are then reviewed and approved by the Budget Management Committee.

In the second year, the budget management committee will review and supervise how much funding each department and project can receive and how it is spent.

The Budget Management Committee of Dongling High-Tech is a very powerful department, which is why it was taken over by Su Chicheng, Li Dongling's former chief assistant.

Because this position is so important, it can practically control the entire Dongling High-Tech sector and all its projects, so the person in this position must be impartial, otherwise, showing favoritism would be too much of a problem.

Like the disciplinary committee, the Budget Management Committee is very powerful and can influence many people. Whether it falls into the hands of the old guard or the professional managers, it can stir up huge partisan struggles.

It's no exaggeration to say that within Dongling Hi-Tech, whoever controls these two departments can suppress the other departments!
Therefore, Li Dongling has always kept the positions of these two people in the hands of his own people. No matter how many troubles Su Chicheng and Zhou Zhengyang encounter, Li Dongling is determined to protect these two people!

"We are currently reviewing the project budgets submitted by various departments. The Budget Management Committee is giving priority to reviewing projects from the Technology Department, including those from Dongxin Semiconductor and Dongfang Optoelectronics!"

Su Chicheng said that he is now a seasoned veteran and knows that the Budget Management Committee should prioritize tasks.

The project funding for Dongling High-Tech Department cannot be delayed, as this is the department that Li Dongling values ​​most. The funding for the Production Department cannot be delayed either, as this is for paying salaries to the production line workers, who make up the largest number of employees at Dongling High-Tech, and it cannot be delayed even for a day.

According to Li Dashanren's original words, if even the hardworking production line workers of Dongling High-Tech are owed wages, are they still human? Don't they have a conscience?
Therefore, all salaries at Dongling High-Tech are paid out on the 1st of each month. The salaries of the technical and production departments are paid out first, while the finance department is asked to pay them last. Anyway, if employees in other departments haven't received their salaries, the finance department can't leave work either, unless they don't want their wages anymore...

As for the budget review of the marketing department, logistics department, or other departments, the budget management committee will not necessarily refuse to approve it, but sometimes it will block it and send it back, or reduce a portion of the budget.

This wasn't Su Chicheng's idea; rather, the Budget Management Committee had the responsibility to warn certain departments and personnel. If any department's senior executives acted too recklessly, the Budget Management Committee and the Disciplinary Committee would step in with their swords!
Su Chicheng was well aware of his responsibilities; like Zhou Zhengyang, he was doing work that offended people.

On the other hand, if he doesn't even dare to do anything that might offend people, what good is it for Li Dashanren to promote him to the power level of Dongling High-tech?

"Brother Li, play one!"

Just as Li Dongling finished negotiating with Hu Zixian and Su Chicheng, Gao Peng came over and pulled Li Dashan away.

In this setting, there was no need to be as formal as at Dongling High-Tech Park. Li Dongling didn't want to spoil the fun, so he joined Zhang Ao, Gao Peng, and a few others in singing Liu Huan's "Heroes' Song".

Li Dashanren's singing skills are as unquestionable as his fishing skills. After all, Li Dashanren once lamented that his biggest mistake was establishing Dongling High-Tech. If he had continued to run a band, perhaps a top-notch band could have emerged in China!
Doesn't this demonstrate Li Dashan's musical talent? If you don't believe me, ask anyone in today's music scene who dares to question Li Dashan's musical level. (Tactical lean back!)
Finally, Zhou Zhengyang was also dragged into singing a song, but to be honest, Zhou Zhengyang was almost uncannyly righteous. Whatever song came out of his mouth became exceptionally solemn, making listeners feel a strong sense of justice...

Everyone drank quite a bit today, which can be considered a way of marking the end of Dongling High-Tech's year. For Dongling High-Tech, this year has definitely been a fruitful year, and a very fruitful one at that!

……

"what?"

"You're eating hot pot and don't have time to see me?"

When Nakamura Takeo, who was staying in a hotel suite, heard this, he was completely bewildered. He would rather suspect that the person who delivered the message was joking than admit that the great philanthropist Li would say such a thing. Where would that leave his dignity?!

Those who came with Nakamura Takeo, including Takada Kentaro, the manager of the Nippon Telegraph and Mobile Phone Department, watched Nakamura Takeo with barely daring to breathe.

However, the expected scenes of him flying into a rage, bursting into fury, and storming off did not occur.

On the contrary, Nakamura Takeo seemed to have "come to his senses" and said to Takada Kentaro and the others, "Li Dongling is drunk, let's go see him tomorrow!"

Kentaro Takada stared blankly at the head of the largest company by market capitalization in Japan, no, Dongling High-Tech had really gone too far, yet Takeo Nakamura actually turned a blind eye and went to see Li Dongling.

"The man can bend and stretch!"

Seeing the surprised look in Kentaro Takada's eyes, Takeo Nakamura tried his best to save face.

(End of this chapter)