Rebirth: Starting from a Trainee Teacher

Chapter 601: Reorganizing the Company

The next day, December 18th, Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to Taiwei Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. in the morning. With the lesson of yesterday, General Manager Liu Guangyuan made things much simpler. He arranged a car to pick up Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao at the hotel early. The company did not hold a fancy welcome ceremony. Only Liu Guangyuan and the deputy general manager greeted them at the company gate.

"The mid-year review meeting will start at 2 p.m."

"Okay, Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao got out of the car, exchanged a few words briefly, and went to the chairman's office.

Liu Guangyuan asked each department to place the materials that needed to be reviewed in the chairman's office in advance. The key materials were the R&D department's projects and project progress reports, financial reports, and revenue since the acquisition of the company.

"Boss Zhou, Boss Bai, have you had breakfast?"

Liu Guangyuan asked in person at the office door.

"Ate."

Bai Xiyao looked up and said.

"What would Mr. Zhou and Mr. Bai like to drink?"

Liu Guangyuan continued to ask.

Bai Xiyao said, "Make two cups of black tea and have someone bring it over. Go ahead and get busy."

"Okay, Mr. Zhou and Mr. Bai will be busy first."

Liu Guangyuan was very upset about what happened yesterday. He was depressed and couldn't sleep the whole night. He was treated so coldly by a young man who was 20 years younger than him. He was the general manager of the company after all, and he didn't get any face at all. But after thinking it over, there was nothing he could do. A higher-ranking official can crush a person, and besides, that person was his boss. If he couldn't stand it, he could only pack up and leave.

"You're pretty good at flattery."

After hearing Liu Guangyuan walk away, Bai Xiyao said softly.

"Flattery is also a skill, and flattery is indispensable in most companies."

Zhou Jing does not despise flattery in the workplace. When you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. As long as you do your job well, there is nothing to complain about, whether it is flattery or fawning.

Bai Xiyao asked, "How will Ideal Technology arrange Liu Guangyuan's affairs after sending someone to be the general manager?"

"How about this, Liu Guangyuan's position will remain unchanged for now, and a vice chairman will be appointed to supervise the company's reform."

Zhou Jing thought for a moment and said.

"can."

Bai Xiyao nodded and said.

The two had a clear division of labor. Zhou Jing checked the R&D department's projects and research progress, Bai Xiyao checked the financial reports, etc. When it was almost lunch time, Liu Guangyuan called Bai Xiyao to ask how to arrange lunch. Bai Xiyao said there was no need to arrange anything, and she and Zhou Jing would eat by themselves.

After a slight hesitation, Bai Xiyao added that they would eat in the company cafeteria and asked Liu Guangyuan and the deputy general manager to meet downstairs in the office building at 11:30.

"Is this arrangement okay?"

After hanging up the phone, Bai Xiyao said to Zhou Jing.

"No problem, you're the one who makes me worry the least."

Zhou Jing shook his head. Since he was not going to remove Liu Guangyuan from his position, it would be better to let Liu Guangyuan accompany him. If there were any problems, he could give instructions to Liu Guangyuan face to face.

"Thank you for the compliment, boss."

Bai Xiyao also felt that she had made great progress. After more than three years of entrepreneurship, she had become more and more proficient in managing a company.

The company has a cafeteria. At lunchtime, Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao go to the cafeteria to eat and take a look at the food.

"Boss Zhou, Boss Bai, this way."

Downstairs in the office building, Taiwei Semiconductor General Manager Liu Guangyuan and Deputy General Manager Dong Xuejun stepped forward and said.

Zhou Jing nodded and walked in front. Bai Xiyao and Zhou Jing walked side by side. Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun walked behind, keeping half a step away from Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao.

"Although Taiwei Semiconductor has completed the restructuring, the crisis has not been resolved and the losses are still very serious. Mr. Zhou's request is to rebuild the corporate culture before improving the company's performance. Some bad habits of the company from top to bottom must be changed, and those who cannot change should be replaced."

When they go on business trips together, Bai Xiyao is Zhou Jing's substitute. When there are some things Zhou Jing is too lazy to say, Bai Xiyao says them instead.

"From today on, we will conscientiously implement President Zhou's instructions."

Liu Guangyuan felt a little more at ease, as it seemed that his position as general manager was temporarily secured.

Zhou Jing said: "Building corporate culture should focus on two points. First, simplify the management model. Second, eliminate workplace bureaucracy. Treat the R&D department as an independent part of the company and do not set rules and regulations for the R&D department other than R&D work."

"Simplifying the management model does not mean abandoning rigor, but cutting out unnecessary links."

Bai Xiyao added.

Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun listened carefully and nodded. They knew in their hearts that even if they were lucky enough to keep their jobs this time, if they could not do the work to the boss's satisfaction next time, they would definitely be fired next time.

In the company cafeteria, there is a constant stream of people coming in and out during meal times. Some of them are wearing gray work uniforms, some are wearing blue, and some are wearing regular clothes. Those wearing gray work uniforms are from the production department, those wearing blue work uniforms are from the R&D department, and those wearing regular clothes are mainly administrative staff.

“Is he our new chairman?”

"It seems so. Wow, he is the famous Mr. Zhou. Seeing is believing."

"Hello, Chairman, Mr. Bai, and Mr. Liu."

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Everyone in the company was excited when they recognized Zhou Jing. Ideal Technology is the hottest technology company in China this year. After its stunning debut with the Bluetooth speaker, Ideal Technology has repeatedly shocked the technology world. The Bluetooth speaker, Ideal smartphone, smart speaker, and smart desk lamp are all refreshing products. These products were launched in the same year, giving people the feeling of a technological explosion. It was hard for the employees of Taiwei Semiconductor not to be excited when they saw Zhou Jing in person.

In addition to Ideal Technology, Zhou Jing's Chuangzhi Technology is also well-known on the Internet. Mobile games such as Happy Elimination, Rhythm Master, and Everyday Elimination dominate the mobile game charts. P站 is the most popular graphic and text social networking site among young people. After the launch of the King's Summoning PC game, it became extremely popular thanks to its Chinese style history.

Zhou Jing is now more famous on the Internet than Penguin Ma, Taobao BMW, Baidu Li, Facebook Zuckerberg and others. Zhou Jing is regarded as a new generation of legendary figure on the Internet.

Arriving at the company cafeteria, Zhou Jing took a rough look at all the food windows. Before being acquired, Taiwei Semiconductor suffered long-term losses, which resulted in the cafeteria being in a state of disrepair. After being acquired by Zhou Jing, the cafeteria's food has been greatly improved, with a relatively complete range of dishes that look quite appetizing.

"Yes, Chairman. Hello, Chairman."

"Hello, Mr. Zhou."

People eating in the cafeteria recognized Zhou Jing, and it quickly caused a stir. Those who had finished their meals and those who had not yet gotten their meals all gathered around him, and some even extended their hands to shake his hand.

Bai Xiyao was accustomed to such scenes.

Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun seemed to be ignored at this moment. They followed Zhou Jing respectfully, feeling a little nervous, fearing that someone would complain about the food in the cafeteria in front of the chairman.

The cafeteria staff were in a panic at this time and quickly cleaned up the back hall.

"Enjoy your meal. Are you satisfied with the food in the cafeteria?"

Zhou Jing said as he shook hands.

"Satisfied, thank you Mr. Zhou for your concern."

"What's the price?"

“The price is reasonable and the portion is generous.”

No one criticized the canteen in front of Zhou Jing. When he and his colleagues went to the canteen to eat, they would sometimes complain about it, but it was just talk. No canteen could customize the taste of employees. Eating in the company canteen was convenient, hygienic and affordable. If you wanted to eat delicious food, you had to go to a restaurant.

"The canteen is for everyone's benefit. Please supervise the meals. The employee committee is allowed to send representatives to the back of the canteen at any time to check the hygiene and food. If you find any problems, please feel free to report them. Remember that the company canteen is not for profit. Not only should employees eat well, but they should also eat cleanly and hygienically. Free midnight snacks should be provided for those who work overtime or get off work during the middle shift."

Zhou Jing glanced at Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun and said.

"Okay, Mr. Zhou."

Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun nodded.

"Thank you Mr. Zhou for your concern."

"Mr. Zhou, can we take a photo together?"

"Those with Ideal phones can use it, but other phones can't."

After someone suggested taking a photo, someone said half jokingly and half seriously.

"It's all right."

Zhou Jing took photos with his employees without hesitation.

"I originally wanted to buy Ideal 1, but it was not available in October so I bought Imagine 1 instead."

"It is indeed difficult to buy. I made an appointment to buy it at a specialty store."

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"Okay, let's take another photo when we have a chance. Mr. Zhou hasn't had his meal yet, so let's go."

After several people took a group photo, Liu Guangyuan interrupted and said.

"Goodbye, Mr. Zhou."

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After the employees left, Zhou Jing ordered a dish of his choice, including Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and Shredded Pork with Fish Flavor. Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao got their meals in the front, while Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun swiped their cards in the back. After the meals were ready, Dong Xuejun went to buy four bottles of water. When he came back with the water, Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao had already had their free seaweed egg drop soup in the cafeteria.

Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao were not just putting on an act for the people below them; they always ate like this in the company cafeteria.

"The simplicity and plainness of Mr. Zhou and Mr. Bai put us to shame."

Liu Guangyuan said with guilt.

"What's the big deal? Your generation has experienced much more hardships than we have."

Zhou Jing smiled and said.

Dong Xuejun said: "Yes, we have forgotten our roots. We must focus more on work in the future."

"Mr. Zhou is a workaholic. BJ's company doesn't have a cafeteria, so it's common for him to eat boxed lunches."

Bai Xiyao took the opportunity to point out Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun again.

Liu Guangyuan and Dong Xuejun understood and immediately expressed their desire to improve their work attitude.

After dinner, Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to the production workshop for inspection. Because the production of chips has very high requirements for the environment, the company is located in a relatively remote area, and the workshop is even more remote. No vehicles are allowed to pass around the workshop, and even the company's cars can only be parked in a special parking lot.

The area around the workshop was very quiet, and almost no sound could be heard inside the workshop. The technicians in the workshop were doing their respective duties. The dust-free workshop where the photolithography machine was placed was highly sealed, and no dust or stains could be seen in the room. It was high-end and precise everywhere. Zhou Jing and Gu Jia removed dust and static electricity, then put on protective clothing before entering under the leadership of the workshop director.

The most ordinary operator in the entire workshop can also be said to be a senior talent. Looking at the precision equipment and responsible technicians, Zhou Jing is very proud. If he can make Taiwei Semiconductor bigger and stronger, it will be more valuable than Ideal Technology.

"This is Area C, where C1 to C5 are responsible for producing chips for smart speakers and smart desk lamps. Area D over there is responsible for producing ideal traditional mobile phone processors. After comprehensive maintenance and upgrades, they can maintain a very good yield rate."

The workshop director walked and explained, and when they arrived at Area C, he asked the technician to take a chip, magnify it to 300,000 times under an electron microscope, and adjust the angle for Zhou Jing to check.

Zhou Jing has studied chip design in depth and is familiar with the structure of chips. He can see that this chip is well made.

After visiting the production workshop, Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to the lithography machine technology R&D department. The R&D department is in an independent building with one underground floor and five floors above ground.

"Boss Zhou, Boss Bai."

R&D director Zhang Jinwen and other R&D staff took off their gloves and stretched out their hands.

"Everyone has worked hard."

After shaking hands, Zhou Jing summoned all the R&D department staff to the R&D department conference room for a meeting. Except for Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao, no one outside the R&D department was allowed to attend the meeting, including the general manager and deputy general manager.

After receiving the notice, everyone put down their work and rushed to the meeting room. When everyone was present, Bai Xiyao spoke first, and then Zhou Jing continued.

".Just go ahead and do your research here. I will fully support you. The research and development of lithography technology is indeed difficult. Some people may say that lithography is the crystallization of Western technology. It is very difficult for a company or a country to do it. But how big is the entire West?"

"Times have changed. Today is different from the past. The population of the entire Europe plus the United States is not as large as ours, and there are even fewer college students than us. The manufacturing industry in the entire Europe is not as complete as ours. It's just that sometimes we are unwilling to do it. Our nation has been creating the impossible for the past few thousand years, and has always insisted on the spirit of daring to fight against everything. This is why our nation can continue to this day, and the same will be true in the future."

Zhou Jing encouraged them, and warm applause broke out in the conference room from time to time.

People in Taiwei Semiconductor's R&D department had only seen Zhou Jing, the behind-the-scenes boss, on the Internet before. They thought that Zhou Jing was young and promising but would be frivolous. But after listening to Zhou Jing's face-to-face speech, they felt that Zhou Jing had extraordinary conversation skills and that Zhou Jing's mentality and cognition were not like those of a young man of twenty-four or twenty-five years old.

In just one simple meeting, Zhou Jing's personal charm conquered a group of cutting-edge talents in the R&D department's cutting-edge technology fields.

After the meeting, Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to check the employee apartments. After acquiring Taiwei, Zhou Jing asked the company to make comprehensive improvements to the employee apartments, installing air conditioners and televisions. Ordinary employee dormitories are four-person rooms with beds and desks, and bathrooms.

The R&D staff have single rooms in the company, and their accommodation outside the company is in a building purchased by the company and provided free of charge. They are picked up and dropped off at work by buses. There should be no better treatment for R&D staff in the country than Zhou Jing.

"Please come in, Mr. Zhou."

In a male dormitory, the employees who had no work in the afternoon were so excited that they could not express it in words.

"Did I disturb your rest?"

Zhou Jing walked and looked around. The dormitory was quite clean. The boys preferred digital products. In addition to computers, there were smart speakers and smart desk lamps on their desks. Both the speakers and desk lamps were Ideal brands.

"No, we just came back from dinner. Mr. Zhou, please take a seat."

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After visiting the staff apartments, it was almost time for the year-end summary meeting, so Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to the office to prepare.

Having said what needed to be said to General Manager Liu Guangyuan and Deputy General Manager Dong Xuejun, Zhou Jing did not criticize them at the year-end summary meeting since they were given another chance.

The meeting ended at around four o'clock. Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao did not stay for long and flew to Tangdu overnight. It was already midnight when they arrived in Tangdu. The two stayed near the airport for one night.

The next morning, Ideal Technology arranged a car to pick up Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao at the airport. Ideal Technology's corporate culture had been fully established. Bai Xiyao asked the administrative department to arrange a car to pick them up, but the administrative department only arranged a car. When they arrived at the company, there was no management to welcome the arrival of the chairman. Everyone working in the company was busy with their own work.

"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Bai, excuse me. Other domestic mobile phone manufacturers want to use our supplier's low-end screens, speakers, Bluetooth chips and other accessories. The supplier asked for our opinion."

Ideal Technology Supply Chain Manager Zhang Ming reports on his work.

(End of this chapter)