Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 565 A Joyous Little New Year

With the heavy workload at the end of the semester, Xu Chen became so engrossed in studying that he stopped going to the company as often after New Year's Day.

Fortunately, "Sister Faye" is there for us.

Besides "Ranbing Sports", Nie Fei also helps oversee the management of "Dongchen Advertising", making her a very reliable professional manager.

In Tiancheng, Mr. Fang Jun held two conference calls to discuss the financial review at the end of last year and the financial plan at the beginning of this year, and Xu Chen listened in on both calls.

There is still some extremely important information.

After Chenfeng Electric Vehicles gained popularity in the north, two investment institutions approached the company, asking if Chenfeng Technology needed financing and expressing their desire to invest in the company.

Sure enough, whether it's "Chenfeng" or "Ranbing," once they make a splash in any industry, there will always be some investment institutions coming to them, wanting to get a share of the pie.

Two organizations came to "Chenfeng Technology" to discuss matters.

One is BlackRock, an American company.

BlackRock is the world's largest asset management group, and many Chinese companies listed on the US stock market have investments from BlackRock.

After the turn of the millennium, BlackRock saw the enormous potential for development in mainland China and began to actively seek investment targets there.

Being chosen by BlackRock is itself a huge testament to the company's future potential.

Another one is a domestic investment institution called "Changfeng Capital".

According to Fang Jun, this investment firm, registered in Hong Kong Island but actually headquartered in Beijing, has a somewhat complicated background...

Xu Zhiquan has not yet given a clear answer regarding external investments.

In fact, under the current circumstances, Chenfeng Technology does lack the funds for further expansion.

Currently, production and investment are basically maintained by debt. Fortunately, after the sales of "Chenfeng Electric Vehicle" picked up, the company's cash flow has been continuous and stable.

Another variable is the acquisition of Shenbiao, the third largest electric vehicle brand in northern China.

Currently, "Chenfeng" and "Shenmiao" are in secret negotiations, and Xu Zhiquan is still weighing the pros and cons.

What Chenfeng Technology values ​​most are Shenbiao's two production bases in Jinshi, which are very valuable assets.

If Chenfeng Technology can acquire Shenbiao, it will be able to truly surpass Aibang and become the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the north and one of the top three in the country.

However, acquiring "Shenbiao" raises the practical issue of acquisition funds.

No final decision has been made yet, and Lao Xu is still comprehensively evaluating the pros and cons from all aspects.

However, just as Xu Zhiquan and Xu Chen had discussed in the beginning, neither of them really wanted to bring in external investment institutions.

If the other party randomly inserts someone into the board of directors, it will eventually create some obstacles.

If the other party also has a similar "veto power," then the decision-making risk would be even greater.

In addition, Lao Xu is, after all, a person from "that era" and has a very simple patriotic sentiment.

He always harbored some resentment towards investment institutions from the United States or Japan, and he had no desire for his company to be tainted by "American and Japanese imperialism."

Therefore, from this perspective, Xu Zhiquan would basically not consider overseas investment institutions like BlackRock.

From a purely business perspective, Xu Chen may not necessarily agree with Lao Xu's stubbornness.

But Xu Chen himself knew that he probably couldn't go against his own father's wishes in this matter.

These matters weren't urgent, so Lao Xu said that once Xu Chen went back home for the New Year, he would get Fang Jun and Dr. Liu together to discuss them further.

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In mid-January, an unexpected management incident also occurred at "Ranbing Sports".

There was actually a "corporate spy" inside the company.

Sun Lingfeng's "e-commerce department" had previously brought in a young man named "Lü Yang" from a service provider.

He actually revealed some core data on the operation of "Ranbing Sports" stores to an external research institution, and received some compensation for it.

Typically, these research firms use the guise of "market research" to steal company secrets, but in reality, they are competitors.

Nie Fei discovered this.

In fact, Nie Fei does know some people within Anta.

Through acquaintances, it was learned that Anta was actually very clear about the core sales and operational data of "Ranbing Sports".

This immediately put Nie Fei on alert.

Sister Fei is quite shrewd and resourceful. Through various means and investigations, and with the help of HR Director Tang Mo, she eventually tracked down Lü Yang.

Lu Yang usually works in Sun Lingfeng's department and generally appears to be somewhat introverted and quiet.

His interview process was normal, and Xu Chen had vetted him before he came in.

After joining the company, he was tempted by the benefits offered by an external "research agency" and accepted so-called "paid research," revealing the core operational data of "Ranbing Sports" to the outside world.

Lü Yang was naturally fired immediately.

Tang Mo from the HR department has also initiated legal proceedings. After all, everyone who joined the company signed a confidentiality agreement, and this could be an illegal act that threatens the company's operations, so it must be investigated.

Nie Fei arranged for the HR department to conduct another round of training on "confidentiality obligations," and even had Si Daqing, the legal director from Tiancheng, come to Shanghai on a business trip to give a presentation to all employees on-site.

This was a minor incident. Nie Fei and Xu Chen carefully assessed it and determined that it did not have any major negative impact on the company.

At the same time, I was a little scared. Fortunately, when we discussed next year's product and business plans, we only invited Zhou Junjun, Jiang Yuze, and Sun Lingfeng. Otherwise, there would have been a risk of leakage.

This incident served as a reminder to Xu Chen and Nie Fei, prompting them to strengthen internal confidentiality management.

Especially when it comes to product business planning and core operational data, the confidentiality mechanisms and processes have been re-established and revised, and only a few people in the company have the corresponding permissions.

At the same time, Xu Chen also shared the relevant information with Tiancheng Company. Si Daqing, together with the technology department, product department, finance department, human resources department, etc., also conducted a thorough investigation and promoted the confidentiality obligations throughout the company.

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As we approach the end of January, the semester is coming to an end and winter break is just around the corner.

The school's exams and final projects for all subjects are basically over, and all that's left is to wait for the relaxing winter break.

Qian Xin and several other roommates would go out for barbecue and various late-night snacks every night. Xu Chen, who rarely gets to relax, joined them for a few rounds and felt like he was going to gain a few more pounds.

Two days ago, Xie Bingran returned to the "Xinzhuang Base" in Shanghai with the team.

Shanghai media went to the airport to welcome him and gave him a big publicity stunt, making it seem like a "hero's return".

In August, the Shanghai sports system put in a lot of effort in the initial communication and mediation. The two main leaders also flew directly to Beijing to join forces with the Wenchuan sports system to contend with the "northern side".

In Shanghai, Xie Bingran was indeed treated like "family."

Now, looking back, the house Xu Chen lives in in Tonghai New Village was also arranged by the Shanghai Sports System, which helped Xie Bingran with all the procedures for settling down and buying the house...

After landing in Shanghai, Xie Bingran returned to the team's base and immediately entered the next closed training camp. Xu Chen didn't even have a chance to hang out with Bingran for a couple of days.

It is very regrettable.

However, with the Spring Festival approaching, Bing Ge still has a few days off.

Xu Chen has already communicated with Coach Cheng Hong and will go to the "Xinzhuang Base" to pick up Bing Ge... In the past few days, Jiang Yuze from "Ranbing Sports" has prepared a promotion plan for the Spring Festival.

They went to talk to Sister Fei to see if they could invite Brother Bing to do an offline event while he was in Shanghai, and the plan was to arrange it at the "Ranbing Sports Flagship Experience Store".

Nie Fei stopped him before even consulting with Xiao Xu.

Fei Jie's actions were naturally motivated by a desire to protect Bing Ge.

Firstly, Xie Bingran is preparing for this year's Olympics, and Nie Fei doesn't want to cause any external interference to Bingge.

Moreover, Xie Bingran would definitely reserve any opportunity to go out or rest for Xu Chen.

In addition, security issues for offline events also need to be considered.

Even with the most thorough preparation, it's impossible to guarantee absolute success.

After all, Xie Bingran is now a true "sports superstar".

I wonder how much of a spectacle her appearance on Huaihai Road will draw.

Of course, Nie Fei still praised and encouraged Jiang Yuze for his hard work in developing the plan, and instructed him to do so.

"Brother Bing is one of our own, and we can't treat him as just a business partner."

Even if we really want to invite Bing Ge to participate in offline events, we'll have to wait until after the Olympics this year to discuss it with Xiao Xu and Bing Ge.

We cannot allow marketing promotions to interfere with Bing Ge's preparations for the competition, or even pose a safety risk.

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On the Dongchen Advertising side, the Tmall solution has been delivered, and two payments have been received from Alibaba. The remaining one-third payment will be made after the project goes live.

According to information gathered by Gu Xinxin, Alibaba founder Ma Yun really liked the "Tmall" proposal and even inquired about which advertising company had created it.

Xu Chen recalled that when he first went to Vanke in Pengcheng to present a proposal to Wang Shi, he had met Ma Yun in the conference room.

But it's likely that this "Teacher Ma" didn't match "Dongchen Advertising" with the Vanke project from back then.

Regarding the "Tmall Mall" platform, "Ranbing Sports" has successfully obtained an S rating, which will be accompanied by the highest traffic support and platform services in various dimensions.

This S rating was granted by Chief Operating Officer "Xiaoyaozi" with special permission.

As expected, domestic competitors such as Anta, Li Ning, and 361° only achieved "A-level entry".

"Ranbing Sports" is listed as an "S-level entry" alongside Nike and Adidas, which is likely to surprise its competitors.

Taobao's decision to give "Ranbing Sports" an S rating is not entirely due to its advertising projects on Tmall.

It also comprehensively evaluated the current operational data of the "Ranbing Sports" online store, as well as "Ranbing's" existing brand power and future e-commerce GMV potential.

Meanwhile, it is said that this "special approval" from the big boss "Xiaoyaozi" startled Xie Qiang, the "little brother" who was in contact with Sun Lingfeng.

After that, the interactions with Sun Lingfeng and the entire "Burning Ice Sports" organization became noticeably more polite and enthusiastic.

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January 29th was the first day of winter vacation.

It was also the day of the annual meetings of "Ranbing Sports" and "Dongchen Advertising".

Nie Fei had previously discussed with Xu Chen that they should take the team out for a trip, which would also be considered a mini-vacation.

Ultimately, the accommodation was arranged in Anji, Zhejiang Province, at a resort hotel with hot springs in the mountains.

The administration department chartered a tour bus and barely managed to squeeze everyone in.

Nie Fei and Xu Chen were sitting in the back row. Fei looked ahead and said with a smile:

"If we recruit more people next year, we won't be able to fit them all in one bus."

Su Rong and Wu Feifei hadn't gone home yet, so they invited them to come along.

The two little girls were naturally very happy and were playing games with Sun Aimi, Gu Xinxin, Ma Lingyao and other girls.

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The hot spring hotel is located in the mountains.

Even in winter, the mountains and streams of the Jiangnan region remain lush and green.

"Little Xu" still has some privileges. The administration department has arranged a private suite for him, and there is even a small hot spring in the courtyard that he can use at his own expense.

Xu Chen rarely gets a day off, so he spent half the day in his room, soaking in the tub comfortably for a long time.

I've made plans to play Werewolf, sing karaoke, and drink tonight. It'll probably go on until the wee hours, so I'll take this opportunity to rest.

I came out of the hot spring, just rinsed off and changed my clothes, when my phone vibrated and I received a message from Brother Bing.

Xie Bingran can't bring her phone with her during her daily training, so our communication is often out of sync.

Xu Chen had previously inquired about Xie Bingran's vacation plans, and Xie Bingran checked with the coaching staff before replying:
[There's only a four-day holiday from New Year's Eve to the third day of the Lunar New Year.]

Okay, I've already informed my dad. I'll stay in Shanghai until you have your vacation.

Then let's wait until New Year's Eve, and I'll take you home together...

【Um. 】

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On the 30th, the second day, Xu Chen slept until noon.

I drank until late the night before and was forced to drink a lot by my male colleagues, so I still have a headache when I wake up this morning.

However, without being next to Fang Jun's sister, Mr. Xu rarely drank heavily, which was a rare treat for him.

Today happens to be the Little New Year in the north, and the two parks of Tiancheng "Chenfeng" held some activities. Xu Chen saw many photos of the events in the group chat as soon as he got up.

In addition, there is a custom of "sweeping the house" on the Little New Year. Fang Jun left a message for Xu Chen, saying that he would arrange for Li Rui and Fang Tao to go to "Tiansheng Mansion" to clean Xu Chen and Bing Ge's small home.

noon.

In the buffet restaurant, a group of colleagues looked listless and dejected, clearly because they had been too wild and drunk too much the day before, and were all feeling the effects of the revelry.

Su Rong was "hanging" on Wu Feifei, still looking sleepy, when she was dragged over for lunch.

Wu Feifei is doing well and is even organizing everyone to take photos together...

During a break from dinner, Xu Chen received a phone call from his father, Xu Zhiquan.

Old Xu smiled broadly, clearly delighted upon hearing this:
"We've officially moved to 'Lanshan Valley' today!"

Congratulations on moving! It's a pity my son isn't here...

"We'll be waiting for you and Ranran to come back for Chinese New Year, and then we'll stay in the new house!"

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(End of this chapter)