Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 796 The second half of the year will be tough.

When it comes to circle culture, it varies from place to place, and even from industry to industry.

For example, in the real estate industry where Luo Yang used to work, drinking culture was prevalent. This drinking culture wasn't just talk; it was about drinking to the point of exhaustion, especially during internal dinners. If someone could drink half a jin, they would drink eight liang, and if someone could drink eight liang, they would drink a jin. It was as if you weren't an excellent employee if you didn't get drunk.

Luo Yang didn't have the chance to understand the circle culture in Yang City in his previous life, but it seems he'll have to try to integrate into it in this one.

"By the way, could you try to find someone in the Civil Affairs Bureau?"

After explaining the consulting company's matters, Luo Yang remembered the important matter: "I need to get my marriage certificate on National Day. I need the staff to take an hour or two off to work overtime that day. I need to smooth things over with everyone from the leaders to the staff handling the matter. Please get this done as soon as possible and give me a definite answer next week."

"We got our marriage certificate on National Day. Congratulations, boss!"

After offering his congratulations, Dong Dawei assured him, "I have a good friend who is the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau in charge of this area. I'll contact him later and guarantee that this matter will be resolved within three days."

"Okay, let's leave it at that."

Seeing that it was getting late, Luo Yang prepared to end the conversation.

Dong Dawei, sensing the situation, then took his leave.

The silence in the office didn't last long. Just four or five minutes after Dong Dawei left, Sun Jingyu knocked on the door and came in.

"what's up?"

"Boss, the company restructuring team in Shanghai has sent an email."

Sun Jingyu walked to the desk with a stack of documents in her hands and reported: "The email requires Guangfan Wind Power and Guangfan Electronics, the two companies to be included in the newly formed group, to set up an OA office system. At the same time, the articles of association of the two companies must be adjusted to clarify the shareholder rights statement and the list of personnel to enter the group's board of directors."

As she spoke, she handed a printed document to Luo Yang for review.

Setting up an OA system is a requirement for joining a newly established group company, and there is no disagreement about that; it's just a matter of spending some money.

However, this involves amending the company's articles of association and determining the list of board members, which requires Luo Yang to consider carefully.

Guangfan Wind Power is doing well. Although no official document has been issued yet to confirm the person in charge of the company, the current interim person in charge has been approved by Luo Yang and Jiang Yuanshan, so all that is needed is to make him a permanent person.

The problem lies with Guangfan Electronics.

Since Jiang Fan is currently the CEO of Guangfan Electronics, we can't exactly put her on the board of directors of the newly formed group, can we?

This means she'll have to travel to Shanghai frequently for meetings.
"Tsk, they didn't even consider that."

Luo Yang clicked his tongue inwardly, feeling troubled.

"How about this."

Having no immediate solution, Luo Yang replied to Sun Jingyu, "Get the Guangfan Wind Power project sorted out first. Give me the documents and materials that require my approval. As for Guangfan Electronics, don't touch it yet, because there's a very important patent of mine in that company. I need to consider whether to include it in the newly formed group company."

This is the only reason I can use to make an excuse now.

"Ok."

Sun Jingyu immediately extracted the section about Guangfan Electronics from the document and handed the information about Guangfan Wind Energy to Luo Yang for approval.

"Having been involved in so many matters lately, have you had any thoughts or feelings about it?"

While reviewing and signing the documents, Luo Yang asked, "Or do you have any thoughts on this?"

"I have many feelings."

Without hesitation, Sun Jingyu replied, "Previously, when I served as the director of the board office of Zhengyang Group, my work was mainly secretarial, and I had almost no experience in the actual duties of the director of the board office. However, after working for a period of time, I have realized my shortcomings, especially in the position of chairman's assistant. The work experience required for this position has exceeded my current knowledge system, and I feel that I am somewhat unable to handle it."

What a silly goose!

People who have taken on heavy responsibilities may talk about their shortcomings, but they will always express their willingness to work hard, learn, and adapt, especially when they know that they are valued by their boss.

Her whole explanation was practically telling Luo Yang: I'm not qualified, you should choose another assistant.

Luo Yang was both angry and amused.

"You mean you want me to choose another assistant?"

He put down his pen, looked up at Sun Jingyu, and gave her a half-smile: "You think you're not capable enough, so I'm putting you back in the board office of Zhengyang Group so you can continue to slack off easily?"

"what?"

Upon hearing Luo Yang's words, Sun Hanhan panicked.

"I...I didn't!"

She waved her hands repeatedly and said, "Boss, I know I'm not capable enough, but I have no intention of slacking off. Although I've been very tired and stressed during this time, I've been studying hard. I'm definitely willing to stay by your side!"

"That's it"

Luo Yang smiled and looked at Sun Jingyu, continuing, "Do you mean to admit that you are not capable enough for a higher position, but you are willing to stay and work by my side?"

Sun Hanhan's mind suddenly went blank.

Through her interactions with people in Shanghai over this period, she truly realized her own shortcomings, which is why she expressed such feelings in her reply just now. However, telling the truth does not mean that she does not want to continue to stay by Luo Yang's side as his assistant.

The logical contradiction was of her own making, and now that Luo Yang has pointed it out, she's at a loss for how to deal with it.

So Assistant Sun became warm.
"What to do? What to do? What to do?"

Sweat beaded on Sun Hanhan's forehead; he was completely lost at this point.

"How's the construction of the building over at the Guangfan Wind Power plant going?"

Even banter has its limits. Seeing that Sun Jingyu had been cornered, Luo Yang quickly changed the subject.

"The building... Oh, the building is almost finished."

Fortunately, Luo Yang didn't continue. The content she switched to was what she had been following up on, so even in the red-temperature state, she could subconsciously give the correct answer.

"I want to know the exact time when the roof will be completed."

Luo Yang tapped the table with his finger and said, "It's not just about the topping-out date. This building is the headquarters building. I need to know when the renovations will be finished and when I can move in to work."

When investing in the Guangfan Wind Power project, the planned factory area required several dozen acres more land, which was used to build a 26-story office building.

Last year, Luo Yang was thinking of integrating the industries in Yang City and forming a group company. This building was intended to serve as the group's headquarters. However, the plan was later changed. Instead of forming a separate group company in Yang City, the principle of allowing each industry to develop independently was established.

Although no group company has been formed, the building has already been approved and more than half of it has been built. It can't just be left unfinished, can it?

It's worth noting that Sunshine Tourism, Guoyang Real Estate, and the preliminary preparation team for the new energy vehicle manufacturing are all still renting office space in other buildings. Why not simply move all the companies in Luoyang City to this building? This would save costs and improve Luoyang's management efficiency.

"Guoyang Construction said that the roof can be completed by the end of August and the basic decoration can be completed before December."

After regaining her composure, Sun Jingyu quickly adjusted her emotions: "As for when you can move in to work, the remaining office equipment procurement and installation won't take much time, and you can definitely move in before the end of the year."

"Ok!"

Luo Yang nodded, then steered the conversation back to Sun Jingyu: "Besides Zhengyang Group and Qingyang Building Materials, the remaining companies in Yang City will all be moving into this building. Although I don't plan to set up a group company, I need to build an assistant team around me. Would you like to stay by my side, or go back to Zhengyang Group and continue in your original position?"

There's a trap in those words.

The future Zhengyang Group will be somewhat similar to the current Kunpeng Technology.

Although Luo Yang holds the title of chairman, he will no longer work in the old factory office of Zhengyang Group as he does now. His permanent office will be located in the new office building.

Therefore, if Sun Jingyu chooses to return to the board office of Zhengyang Group, it would essentially be tantamount to self-exile and marginalization.

"Of course I want to stay by the boss's side!"

Fortunately, although Sun Hanhan was simple-minded, he wasn't stupid. He knew that he had to stick close to the boss to have a future, so he replied without hesitation: "As long as I can stick close to the boss, I don't care if I don't have the position of assistant!"

Gee.
I was dumbfounded by this girl's answer.

But I also felt a little comforted.

It's important to understand that this assistant team is not like the current board office of Ling Shi Gong Group. While serving as Luo Yang's assistant and director of the board office, Wen Wan is essentially a senior executive of the group. According to normal company management regulations, she can enjoy rights and receive equity incentives.

However, the assistant team that Luo Yang just mentioned has a bit of a private team feel to it.

From the perspective of the company's articles of association or administrative structure, this assistant team has no security whatsoever, and their future employment and contracts may even have to be registered under the name of another company.

This team is essentially hired by Luo Yang personally to help him handle the affairs of various companies in Yang City.

They didn't even have the corresponding job rights.

However, Sun Jingyu didn't consider this at all. Without even thinking, she replied to Luo Yang, expressing her willingness to follow him and become a member of his assistant team.

"Since you're willing to follow me, I won't treat you unfairly!"

Luo Yang would never mistreat his own people; it can only be said that Sun Hanhan is a fool who is blessed with good fortune.

"Although this team belongs to my personal assistant team, I will put you on the board of directors of Zhengyang Group and make you a member of the group's senior management."

Now that Sun Jingyu had made her choice, Luo Yang revealed the answer.

In the future, Zhengyang Group will establish its own board of directors. Luo Yang will appoint Su Yutong as the CEO, who will be fully responsible for the work of Zhengyang Group. As for Shang Guozheng, out of consideration for their past relationship, Luo Yang will let him continue to be in charge of men's clothing, while someone else will be found to take on the responsibility of women's clothing.

Sun Jingyu will join the board of directors as the chairman's assistant and become a member of the board.

In other words, while she was working as Luo Yang's assistant, she did not receive any company benefits. However, as a figurehead at Zhengyang Group, she enjoyed the status of a director and the benefits of a senior executive.

So you could say she's lucky despite being a fool.

"what?"

After hearing Luo Yang's arrangement, Sun Jingyu was stunned.

The leap was so huge that it took her a while to process.

"Alright, think about it yourself later."

Luo Yang picked up his pen again and began to review the documents and files in his hand.

Sun Jingyu stood blankly opposite the desk, falling silent for a moment.

Seven or eight minutes later, Luo Yang handed the signed documents to Sun Jingyu: "When you contact the restructuring team in Shanghai, mention that I will discuss the Guangfan Electronics matter with them when I get back next week."

"Okay, I get it now!"

After taking the documents, Sun Jingyu turned and left Luo Yang's office.

She had even forgotten basic manners, which showed that she was still a bit dazed and hadn't fully recovered.

Luo Yang shook his head and laughed as he watched her retreating figure.

I put down my pen and lit a cigarette.

After laughing, Luo Yang frowned again.

Sun Jingyu came in to report on her work just now, which immediately reminded him of the many things that needed to be dealt with in Shanghai.

A new group company is being formed. Companies such as Kunpeng Technology and Guobao Film & Television will be spun off, while companies such as Guangfan Wind Power will join. Although these decisions have been made in advance, meetings and Luo Yang's approval are still required when it comes to specific matters.

The shared bike project needs to expand beyond campuses and into cities in the second half of the year, and it will also face competition from other companies, all of which will be troublesome.

In addition to the domestic market, the bike-sharing project also plans to expand into the US market in the second half of the year. Luo Yang is currently short of people, and if he cannot find a suitable leader in a short period of time, he will have to take charge himself.

The thought of potentially crossing the Pacific Ocean and flying back and forth between China and the United States gives him a headache.

In addition, there are several other important things to do in the second half of the year.

For example, once Pinduoduo has secured enough funding, it will begin to expand externally, and once it starts, there is no turning back.

The thought of facing behemoths like Taobao and JD.com made Luo Yang tremble.

Who dares to say they're guaranteed to succeed?
Even if they replicated Pinduoduo's model from their previous life, no one dared to say that they could definitely capture a market share under the pressure of the two e-commerce giants. Luo Yang even believed that there was a 50% chance of failure.

The result of this failure was the closure of Pinduoduo.

Not only is Pinduoduo planning to ramp up its efforts in the second half of the year, but C-Station is also about to make some moves.

Fortunately, Bilibili has not yet become the behemoth it later became, and C-site faces relatively weaker competitors, making its chances of success much higher than Pinduoduo's.

Kunpeng Technology, after the Berlin Air Show, will begin to expand into the European market.

Moreover, in the coming period, the competition with DJI will unfold in full force, from the domestic market to overseas markets.

The second half of the year is going to be tough!

(End of this chapter)