Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 521 The Morning Breeze Seems to Pity the Flowers

Nie Fei:

"We were just discussing arranging a celebration banquet tonight, but unfortunately, Mr. Xu is away on a business trip today."

Xu Chen laughed and said, "You guys start the celebration banquet first, and we can have another meal when I get back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, laughter and cheers erupted in the conference room.

The fact that "Ranbing" achieved monthly sales of over 100,000 pairs for the first time was also beyond Xu Chen's expectations.

After all, the goal I set with Nie Fei at the end of last year was to achieve a monthly sales volume of 12 by the end of December this year.

Of course, the biggest positive factor was Xie Bingran's world championship win in Zurich at the end of last month, which brought huge attention and traffic to "Burning Ice Sports".

Traffic will inevitably translate into sales.

As for what "100,000 units sold in a single month" means for footwear, Mr. Xu didn't really have a good grasp of it at first.

I've only heard Nie Fei mention that even for big manufacturers like Nike and Adidas, a new product line selling over 100,000 pairs in a single month is a great achievement worth celebrating.

Nie Fei continued:

"The production capacity and sales volume of 'Ranbing 001' have now stabilized."

'Ranbing X' is still ramping up sales, but due to its higher unit price, it is unlikely to reach the sales figures of 'Ranbing 001' in the long run.

Based on the current sales curve, monthly sales can be stabilized at around 100,000 pairs in the next few months.

By the end of the year, the sales curve of 'Ranbing 001' may begin to decline naturally, and we will just launch the more affordable version, 'Ranbing Lite'.

This way, sales figures can maintain a steady growth curve throughout the first half of next year.

Xu Chen: "Very good, we pursue this kind of steady and solid approach."

A less aggressive growth approach is also more reassuring.

Nie Fei paused for a moment, then continued:

"However, the tasks and ambitions for next year will be quite large, after all, we need to capitalize on the popularity brought by Xie Bingran from the 08 Olympics."

She then looked at Xu Chen:

"We're discussing next year's product planning and promotion plans internally. Once they're relatively mature, we'll bring Mr. Xu along to work on the proposal."

Xu Chen: "Great! I'm really looking forward to it."

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June 6th, the 6st day of the fourth lunar month, is the Grain in Ear solar term.

It is auspicious for receiving wealth, praying for blessings, and carrying out construction.

In the North Production Plant of Tiancheng Chenfeng Industrial Park, hundreds of employees of "Chenfeng Technology" gathered in front of the production line.

A small stage was set up inside the factory, with large characters printed on the backdrop:
[Warmly celebrate the production of the 660,000th Chenfeng electric vehicle]

Because there were so many people, many of them were squeezed in the back and couldn't see what was in front, so they brought out various benches and chairs and stood on each other to "look around."

At a certain moment, the sound of gongs and drums rang out.

Immediately following was thunderous applause from the entire audience.

The 660,000th "Chenfeng Ice Power" truck has officially rolled off the production line, and a bunch of red flowers have been tied to the front of the vehicle.

It drove off the semi-automatic production line along the track and came to a stop right on the newly built stage.

Another round of applause and noise followed, accompanied by a lively performance from the drum and gong troupe.

Chairman Xu Zhiquan clapped as he went on stage and warmly invited several distinguished leaders and guests.

Old Xu wore a new navy blue suit today, and even a bright red tie.

His slicked-back hair was shiny, and with his slightly protruding "beer belly," he had a very businessman-like air about him.

Among the leaders and guests present today, the most important is a vice mayor in charge of the private economy, and Qu Fei, the secretary of the senior leader Wu Yongming.

Director Feng Siliang from the Publicity Department was also there. He had also arranged for several reporters from local media outlets in Tiancheng to help take photos under the stage.

Xu Zhiquan also invited Ji Yusheng, the former Party Secretary of the "Guangming Factory," back, along with Zhang Min'en, the union chairman who had just retired at the beginning of the year.

In addition, another guest was a vice president of the provincial capital's Polytechnic Institute, which had just reached a cooperation agreement with "Chenfeng Technology" for graduate employment placement...

Xu Chen and teacher Fang Jun stood below the stage, blending into the crowd.

Li Rui and Fang Tao, seemingly worried that "Brother Chen" and "Sister Fang Jun" would be jostled by the crowd, silently stood guard beside them.

The event was hosted by two young people, a man and a woman, from Guo Liang's team.

As expected of someone with a sales background, with a little styling, she can be quite convincing as a host.

Xu Zhiquan waved his hand, signaling the crowd below to quiet down.

The two hosts then continued the conversation, inviting the leader to come up on stage and give a speech.

The first person invited to the stage was naturally the most important leader of the day, the vice mayor who had taken time out of his busy schedule to attend the celebration.

The leader delivered a passionate speech, highly praising Chenfeng Technology for its outstanding contributions to the development of the private economy in Tiancheng.

He also extended his heartfelt congratulations and encouragement to Chairman Xu Zhiquan and all employees of Chenfeng Technology...

Xu Zhiquan led the applause enthusiastically, and after taking the baton onto the stage, he once again expressed his sincere gratitude to the leaders and the city for their encouragement and support.

Only then did he take out a speech from his pocket, clear his throat, and begin to speak earnestly.

The manuscript wasn't long, but Xu Chen felt it was still quite high quality.

The content is actually quite similar, nothing more than celebrating the major milestone of the 660,000th Chenfeng electric vehicle rolling off the production line and looking forward to a bright future.

The core theme remains expressing gratitude to all parties, while also strengthening team cohesion and boosting employee morale.

However, the choice of words and sentence structure is quite sophisticated, and the emotional rendering is also very effective.

Xu Chen pondered that this seemed to be beyond Lao Xu's cultural level, but then he suddenly realized and turned to look at Teacher Fang Jun beside him.

Fang Jun listened expressionlessly and said in a low voice:

"I helped him change it."

Xu Chen nodded vigorously and then quietly gave two thumbs up.

The moment Xu Zhiquan put away his speech, thunderous applause erupted.

Xu Chen quickly clapped enthusiastically, not only to boost his father's morale, but also to applaud Fang Jun, the "chief writer" of the speech.

Xu Zhiquan, beaming, waved his hand slightly to indicate that everyone should relax.
"It is an honor to have Secretary Ji back today as well."

I know that the employees of our old "Guangming Factory" still have a lot of affection for Secretary Ji...

Let's welcome Secretary Ji home! And please, Secretary Ji, come up to the stage and say a few words!

Amidst applause, Xu Zhiquan personally walked up to the former Party Secretary Ji Yusheng and helped him onto the stage.

Former Party Secretary Ji Yusheng paused a few times on the stage, seemingly somewhat embarrassed, yet also filled with emotion.

In fact, the fact that Dongchen Shares was able to win the bid and ultimately acquire the Guangming Factory was largely due to the genuine efforts of former Party Secretary Ji Yusheng.

Xu Zhiquan still remembers the old Party Secretary well, and even made a special trip to visit him at home during the Spring Festival.

Today's joyous occasion for "Chenfeng Technology" is also a source of pride for "Old Guangming Factory," which is why they invited Ji Yusheng back.

Of course, there are also considerations regarding team management.

After all, a large portion of the frontline employees at Chenfeng Technology are still technical workers from the old Guangming Factory, and they still have some affection for Ji Yusheng.

Bringing the former Party Secretary back at this time still has a subtle positive significance in maintaining and uniting the cohesion of these veteran skilled workers.

This was evident in the rounds of applause that followed when the old Party Secretary took the stage.

Ji Yusheng gently waved his slightly trembling hand, and the applause from the audience subsided briefly. He smiled wryly again and began to speak:
"I didn't prepare anything beforehand, but since Mr. Xu invited me to the stage, I'll say a few words..."

"Thank you, Mr. Xu, for inviting this old man home and even letting me sit on the stage."

Today is a good day!

The glory belongs to General Manager Xu, and also to all employees of Chenfeng Technology!
Standing here, my old bones are truly flattered, humbled, and somewhat ashamed of my own appearance…

"Today I saw many old colleagues and friends from Guangming Factory, and I just chatted with them for a long time."

Although I wasn't able to participate in the construction of 'Chenfeng Technology', my feelings are just like yours—turbulent and full of emotion..."

"The old Guangming Factory, which had been around for decades, was almost destroyed in our hands."

But who could have imagined that in just one year since General Manager Xu took over, he would have completely transformed the old Guangming Factory…

"I'm still very proud of myself, because when Mr. Xu was bidding for the Guangming Factory, I did contribute some effort and said some words."

At the time, many people opposed it and made comments both openly and secretly.

Fortunately, those who gossiped and talked nonsense didn't have a good ending, but General Manager Xu led the old Guangming Factory to a new life..."

"Mr. Xu is a pioneering and enterprising person, as well as a very kind person."

I'm also happy for my old colleagues and friends from the old Guangming Factory!

It's a pity I'm too old, otherwise I'd like to work with you all to transform our old Guangming factory into the nationally renowned 'Chenfeng Technology'!

……

When the words are spoken deeply, they reveal genuine feelings.

The old Party Secretary spoke eloquently and sincerely, moving everyone in the audience.

Several former employees of the old Guangming Factory were even secretly wiping away tears.

Standing behind Ji Yusheng, Xu Zhiquan could hardly contain his emotions...

The old Party Secretary paused again and sighed softly.

He smiled again and softly recited:

"If the morning breeze has a pity for the flowers..."
Could I be young again...?

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A lively and boisterous celebration banquet was naturally arranged at noon in the park's main canteen.

Xu Zhiquan went to accompany the guests and leaders first, and Yang Congxin and Guo Liang took charge of the celebration banquet.

Yang Congxin is a veteran of Guangming Factory and currently oversees the technology and production departments, so he is very familiar with the frontline employees.

Guo Liang is a lively person who knows how to create a lively atmosphere.

The two of them were quite well-suited to host this celebration banquet together.

However, there was no formal ceremony. Yang Congxin and Guo Liang simply held their wine glasses and went around to each table, offering toasts.

Yang Congxin was not a heavy drinker, while Guo Liang was a heavy drinker, so the two complemented each other perfectly.

The employees at each table, seeing the two "leaders" come to offer toasts, did not let it pass by, creating a noisy and lively atmosphere.

……

Xu Chen sat at a table with Fang Jun and Sister Wu Yue, along with a group of young people from the finance and administration departments.

They were all quite familiar with "Little Xu" and were all relaxed and at ease with him.

Xu Chen, looking obedient, used a wine dispenser to pour wine for Fang Jun's sister, the "God of Wealth."

Fang Jun remembered something and spoke up:
Let me introduce you to someone.

He then waved to the table next to him.

A refined-looking man in his forties walked over, with a kind smile on his face and wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

"This is our new HR director, Ding Shaohui. You just happened to miss him the last two times you came back."

Ding Shaohui bowed slightly and addressed him as "Young Master Xu".

Xu Chen had already quickly gotten up:
"Hello, Mr. Ding. I've heard Mr. Xu introduce you before, but I never expected to finally have the opportunity to meet you today."

Xu Chen had naturally heard Lao Xu mention Ding Shaohui before.

They claimed to be "human resources experts" from the provincial capital, who had previously worked in human resources at a manufacturing plant in the provincial capital, and were introduced by Fang Jun's sister.

Ding Shaohui has only been here a short time, but he has already done a lot of practical things for the company.

For example, the talent development plan reached with the two polytechnics in the provincial capital and Tiancheng was promoted by Ding Shaohui.

In addition, some of the senior technical workers who have been newly introduced in the past few months were recruited by Ding Shaohui from machinery factories and motor factories in other places.

Xu Zhiquan also mentioned that Ding Shaohui could provide excellent advice and suggestions on company management and team motivation...

Xu Chen naturally treated the company's core management team with utmost courtesy, showing them the fullest extent of respect and emotional support.

Ding Shaohui seemed to be the type who "gets things done." He didn't use many shrewd words and spoke simply and directly, which left a good first impression on "Little President Xu."

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During the meal, some people still took the initiative to come over to their table to toast "General Manager Xu" and "General Manager Fang".

Fang Jun introduced many of them to Chen, whom he no longer recognized.

Xu Chen was still somewhat troubled, thinking that he couldn't possibly remember all these people and their names at once.

Li Rui, Zhao Feng, and Fang Tao, along with their group of younger brothers, also came over specifically to have a drink with "Brother Chen" with smiles on their faces.

Li Rui and Zhao Feng exchanged a mysterious glance, then pulled something out of their pockets and handed it to Xu Chen:
"Brother Chen, next time you see Brother Bing, please give this to her for me," Zhao Feng said with a grin.

Xu Chen took it and saw that it was a small and exquisite square jade pendant.

Turning it over, Xu Chen was speechless to find that the character "义" (righteousness) was engraved in traditional Chinese characters on the back.

Zhao Feng put away his playful smile and gave a serious explanation:
"Some time ago, Li Rui and I went with General Manager Guo to other places to explore the market."

We obtained this from a Guandi Temple in Luoyang.

The locals all believe it; they say it brings the protection of Guan Yu!

Xu Chen said with a smile:

"Thank you all on behalf of Bing-ge, I'll give it to her later!"

"Okay, thanks, Brother Chen!"

……

Wu Yue was scrolling through her phone when she suddenly patted Fang Jun beside her:
"Look, it's on the news!"

Xu Chen also came over to take a look. It turned out that the "660,000-unit celebration" of "Chenfeng Technology" in the morning had been made into the local news in Tiancheng.

This should have been arranged by Director Feng Siliang of the Publicity Department. I'll have to send him a message to express my gratitude later.

Director Feng Siliang also helped a lot with the continuous promotion of "Chenfeng Technology".

……

Suddenly, a burst of applause and cheers erupted in the dining hall, and many people stood up.

Xu Chen turned around and saw that it was Chairman Xu who had come over.

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(End of this chapter)