My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 513 Delayed Gratification: Controlling Your Hands
If we're talking about the corporate progress announced by management before...

And the incredible projects he acquired in Beijing and Shanghai could be interpreted as a business genius, or, as is the prevailing view of the time, as a result of his superiors' favor.

Now he finally demonstrated his extraordinary "big picture" to all his partners.

In this sweeping economic tide that is sweeping the nation, those who are shrewd and insightful enough to venture into business and make money are already truly remarkable individuals.

Faced with such a flood of wealth, countless people have long since lost their minds and become oblivious to their surroundings.

This allows Wei Dong to see through the conflicts of the world, even transcending the level of "human nature," and to think about how to steer the ship out of the encirclement of a situation where hundreds of boats are racing, and also avoid dangerous shoals and rapids in this turbulent era.

Perhaps this is why Shen Cuiyue looks down on second-generation officials like Liu Taiyuan; she deserves that she had no future when the government was merged into a public-private enterprise.

Look at our husband!

Moreover, he's only twenty-two years old now, definitely in his prime.

Anyway, that's what Shen Laosan, who led the applause, thought.

She probably understands what this quality is like better than anyone else.

If the Shen family had had such a patriarch back then, they wouldn't have ended up in such a state.

They talk big and act all high and mighty, but they're completely blind to the bigger picture and only care about their immediate interests.

They deserved to have their family destroyed and their lives ruined.

Therefore, she was even more convinced that if she didn't grasp the right direction, things would definitely turn out this badly.

Old Geng was completely relieved and clapped enthusiastically.

That's how he went from following with gratitude to becoming an absolute supporter.

For example, if Wei Dong were to turn to Wu Shengyun at this moment and offer some advice: "Now do you realize the importance of us not forming alliances with other business people? Even if we want to engage in business exchanges, it should be done under the leadership of the Municipal United Front Work Department's Commercial Federation. Why should a private enterprise like ours become the first to stick its neck out?"

It seems that ever since the completion of the Liujin Building, Wu Shengyun, the youngest member of the group, took over the shipping company in Shanghai and was further endorsed by the Bund Building, he has been surrounded and fawned over since his return.

He already had a lot of contact with businessmen from the surrounding counties and cities.

Hearing this now makes me break out in a cold sweat.

Old Geng immediately stated: "The Urban Construction Company will fully uphold the strategy of General Manager Rang, which is aimed at improving the lives of the people, and will firmly become a vital force in serving the people!"

To Wei Dong's satisfaction: "That's right. Only when the means of production are in the hands of socially responsible private capitalists and are used to benefit the people will they be allowed to survive on this land. Once they deviate from this principle, the company may face annihilation at any time."

Hong Tiancheng was still a cadre within the system, the kind of economic talent sent by the organization to carry out reforms. Once he achieved success, he would inevitably get caught up in the internal struggle of deciding whether he was an official henchman or an entrepreneur.

The Southern Murong and the Northern Qiao Feng, the later cigarette factory boss, the Hubei northern suit brand tycoon, and the Shandong eastern home appliance tycoon all followed in his footsteps.

No matter how capable or farsighted one is, if the assets belong to the state or the collective, then one is merely a steward in this position.

Only by navigating this bend can a company land safely; otherwise, it will either disappear from the public eye and become mediocre, or it will end up in jail and regret it for the rest of its life.

Now that I understand it all in advance, it feels like a shock, as if a new world has suddenly opened up for me.

They were speechless and could only clap along.

Liu Taiyuan immediately raised his glass: "Although President Rang is young, he is indeed farsighted and can see the core point. As a time-honored enterprise that has experienced the public-private partnership, it has survived the difficulties and finally made it to this day. Liujin Photo Studio has survived one political movement after another by relying on this spirit of serving the people. Therefore, I suggest that President Rang's principle be taken as the basic principle of our related enterprises, so that everyone can supervise each other and be vigilant at any time."

Compared to a few years ago when people would often have to memorize a quote before speaking, language communication now relies more on spoken language.

However, the distinctive Chinese language style was still very common in the 1980s.

Yu Qili was one of the best among them.

Qin Yuye listened with a sigh and kept asking Dong Xueqing next to her if this was the revolutionary spirit of the mainland. She knew that it would be useless to ask Shen Laosan.

Wei Dong was able to adopt this tone to fit in with local customs: "Actually, in 1985, all of our departments underwent tremendous changes and made rapid progress. So in 1986, I hope we can calm down and focus on internal development, try not to attack and conquer outwards, and instead concentrate on completing various projects with high quality to contribute to various regions, accumulate funds, technology, and human and material resources, and lay a solid foundation for the next stage of development."

Last year's reunion dinner was just a rough outline, but this year it has a very clear scale and division of labor.

The sales conference held just on New Year's Day further demonstrated the unity and solidarity of the people.

Wei Dong has become the undisputed backbone, and the traditional husband-and-wife business model of "the man works outside the home, the woman stays at home" has been lost. He's the one who charges ahead, leading everyone towards a brighter future. Now that they've received his "instructions," they're absolutely thrilled.

They had been quietly watching Xiaodie in front of them, but then they all turned to look at their father.

This also gave Wei Dong a bit more decisiveness: "If the whole company is profitable, we will increase employee benefits and help them buy houses to build happy families. In turn, we will also show that the more you work, the more you will be paid and the more you contribute. So I'm going to propose two plans for everyone to consider during the Spring Festival."

The diverse identities of those present perfectly exemplify the multi-ownership characteristics of this era.

Let Wei Dong be a true-blue, third-line factory contractor, a genuine private entrepreneur, and an official on temporary assignment with exploratory significance. Don't forget that he was a consultant for a real estate development company in Jiangzhou, the head of the Beijiaochang Reform Committee in Shangzhou, the deputy general manager of a joint venture state-owned enterprise in Beijing, and a major shareholder in the stock reform in Shanghai.

This is definitely the kind of "slash career" that will be popular in later generations.

Old Geng is a shareholding company with state-owned assets.
Hong Tiancheng is a collectively owned enterprise;

Liu Taiyuan was a joint public-private enterprise;

Old Zhang works under a private contracting system;

Qin Yuye is a joint venture investor from Hong Kong.

Dong Xueqing is the most typical example of a public servant leaving government service to start a business these days;
Wu Shengyun is on leave without pay at a county-level enterprise.

As for Shen Cuiyue... what social status does this social scum who gets involved in honey traps have? She doesn't even qualify as a folk artist or a member of the public; she's just a target of the dictatorship.

But regardless of one's identity, it all comes down to benefits. Some people care about the meaning of life, some want money, some hope to have power and influence, or power and fame.

Everyone listened intently: "As I emphasized earlier, distributing money at this time is not a wise move. Everyone is watching. Therefore, we will adjust the shareholding ratio based on everyone's contribution and performance in their respective companies, and then establish a separate asset management company to hold shares according to the overall proportion. Once the ownership debate is over, it will be distributed again when it's time to reward everyone based on their merits. This is also the model I mentioned to some comrades, ensuring that you can enjoy your retirement as a multi-millionaire."

The words were spoken subtly, but the meaning was clear: don't talk about money, at least not at this stage; assets are fine instead.

Wei Dong's inspiration came from several "benevolent" bosses commonly seen in short videos of later generations. They would give money to their employees whenever they made money, grabbing whatever amount they could get, giving each person a stack or a whole pile, making the whole internet envious.

In reality, once you become a capitalist, you'll realize that this amount of money is just for show, greatly obscuring the truth that the core assets will appreciate further.

It's just that many capitalists are too lazy to even bother with such a basic courtesy.

The assets hidden beneath the surface are the core of capital.

"We will definitely have many partners coming and going, and the overall assets will continue to change. The only thing that will remain unchanged is... the original intention, which is what you wanted to get when you first joined this team. I made a promise with the sales team to see how everyone has become in ten years. I would like to share this with you all."

The lack of explicit details about the amount of this shareable asset, coupled with the absence of specific share allocation criteria, further reinforces his "lordly" demeanor, suggesting that his word is law.
"This is the long-term future. I don't want to see any partner lose their right to sit here because of any violation of laws and regulations. So this year's profits are what I plan to use to build executive gardens on the top floor of the fifth floor and the riverside dock area, as well as buildings for various management personnel, to make tangible changes to their lives first."

Previously, I emphasized to managers at all levels in the factory that the factory's residential area should be given to the employees first, in order to create a hierarchy.

Wei Dong was well aware of this situation: "This is no longer the era of the old 'iron rice bowl' system. Most ordinary employees live near the factory area, ensuring convenient commuting and avoiding traffic congestion. Management personnel can live a little better, in larger apartments with river views. Xiao Shen, you should also consider providing some housing subsidies for some management personnel. In the future, we also want these management personnel to be able to drive cars first..."

At this point, everyone was already filled with anticipation.

After all, Lao Geng is still living in temporary barracks, and it's hard to say how well Liu Taiyuan and Lao Zhang are doing. Wu Shengyun and Hong Tiancheng are even living in the factory office.

Is the wonderful life we've only ever seen in movies and TV finally coming to us?
Wei Dong then brought out this five-story rooftop executive garden for everyone to discuss. He didn't mention property rights, since rooftop illegal constructions have no property rights, but he believed that as long as they followed along, such a garden courtyard wouldn't be a big deal when they retired.

It's simply a "corner area" that the company uses for reception, leisure, and, incidentally, a landscaped garden where a dozen or twenty senior executives can stay.

Fengchu also brought out his previous ideas about small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers for discussion.

Having seen those high-end residences in Hong Kong that are hidden in plain sight, Qin Yuye was immediately able to offer many suggestions.

Liu Taiyuan also had his own insights into Chinese gardens, and the discussions were very lively.

It wasn't until the very end of the banquet that Wei Dong took out a bundle of brand-new banknotes from his bag. It wasn't much; two thousand yuan per person was considered a New Year's red envelope.

Everyone was pleasantly surprised.

In an era of great unity, two bundles of cash could be carried in one's pocket, a way to subtly improve one's economic situation.

On the contrary, the regional officials in the sales system earned tens of thousands of yuan that year.

It can be considered as testing the waters of getting rich.

(End of this chapter)