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

Chapter 689 What can I offer you as a bribe?

Although he stayed up all night, Luo Yang caught up on sleep beforehand, so he arrived at the company early the next morning.

Upon entering the office, he immediately called Wen Wan in.

"Don't make any travel arrangements this week. I'll be back in Yang City on Thursday. I'll have some important matters to handle in between these two days."

Luo Yang directly instructed, "Also, all second-quarter financial reports will be held next week, and try not to schedule any dinner parties in the evening."

Starting next week, Luo Yang will be monitoring the Gray Rhino stock market almost every day. If he drinks too much, he'll definitely mess things up.

Wen Wan nodded immediately, indicating that she understood.

"Is the OA system development team in place?"

If he didn't have to travel to the capital for work or stay up all night monitoring the stock market, Luo Yang could manage to travel between the two places. However, if either of these things were disrupted, he would be unable to take care of many things back home.

There is an urgent need to develop an OA (Office Automation) system software.

With this system, most of the company's documents that require signatures can be processed online, so that things won't be delayed just because Luo Yang isn't around.

In addition, this system can also improve office efficiency.

For many matters that do not involve decision-making, departments can communicate privately beforehand and then put the approval process online for direct online approval.

This can save a lot of time spent on ineffective meetings.

"The team arrived last week."

Wen Wan immediately replied, "We originally planned to outsource this work, but considering that the company's network will also need systematic maintenance in the future, we discussed it with HR and decided to add a Network Technology Security Operations Department under Administration. The relevant report has been submitted and is awaiting your review."

"Hmm, that's a good suggestion. I'll take a look at it later, and if there are no problems, I'll sign it off."

Luo Yang nodded in agreement, then turned his attention to another matter.

How's the recruitment of the professional team for the group's restructuring going?

"I've been monitoring the progress with HR. They've already hired about a third of the staff, but we still don't have a suitable candidate for the key position of manager."

Wen Wan knew that Luo Yang would definitely ask about this when he came back this week, so she had already prepared her answer: "The HR department has found another headhunting company to increase the search of the talent pool."

"What I want is not the process."

Luo Yang frowned and said, "Because of this matter, the process of establishing a group company in Yang City has been halted, and many major decisions in Shanghai have also had to be postponed because the organizational structure has not been adjusted."

"The timeline given by HR is valid until this week."

Wen Wan calmly replied, "It has already been included in this week's performance evaluation list."

"Hurry up."

Luo Yang was satisfied with this response.

"Boss, Assistant Yu will be coming to report to you this morning."

Seeing that Luo Yang did not intend to continue speaking, Wen Wan took the initiative to report: "It is about the news from the Shanghai Yang City Chamber of Commerce. It seems that the Yang City government has sent people to contact the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the feasibility of Shanghai universities setting up graduate schools in Yang City. Assistant Yu also participated in this discussion."

"What time is it?"

"nine thirty."

As she spoke, Wen Wan glanced at her watch and said, "It's already 9:20. I reckon Assistant Yu is already waiting outside."

"What about the design institute?"

"I have already contacted your classmate Chang Sheng, and he said he would come over this morning."

Wen Wan replied, "I've scheduled the time for your classmate to arrive at the company around 10:30 after Assistant Yu finishes her report."

The design was sought for the Yangshi commercial complex project. Changshengjia is capable of handling the preliminary planning and design work, but the formal planning document design will require further consultation.

Wen Wan kept the time under control.

With only a few minutes left until 9:30, she gave one last report: "Boss, the house in Hongqiao Villa is finished being renovated. We had it cleaned on Sunday, and now all that's left is the appliances and furniture. When would be a convenient time for you?"

"I don't have much time lately, let's put it off until next week. Anyway, we need to let the smell dissipate."

Luo Yang waved his hand; "As for appliances and furniture, you can help me choose. Don't worry about saving money, since I'll be staying there often."

"Okay, boss."

After making a note of it, Wen Wan asked, "Do you have any other instructions?"

"Other things. Oh, by the way, come with me to a dinner party tonight."

Originally intending to end the conversation, Luo Yang suddenly remembered what happened that evening, so he added a comment.

"Okay, boss."

Wen Wan agreed first, then asked, "Do I need to change my clothes?"

"Dong Xuan and Chu Xinyao's dinner was a rather private business dinner."

After thinking for a moment, Luo Yang said, "As for what to wear, you can decide for yourself."

Wen Wan nodded, then turned and left.

Less than a minute later, Yu Haiping knocked on the door and entered Luo Yang's office.

"boss"

"sit."

Luo Yang gestured for Yu Haiping to sit opposite him: "Has that matter been settled?"

"We can only say that a preliminary consensus has been reached."

Yu Haiping sat upright: "The people sent by the Yang City government still need to go back and report. They said they'd give feedback next Monday. If all goes well, a joint coordination team will be established next week to begin preparations for the reception."

"Could you tell me the specifics?"

Luo Yang lit a cigarette, then looked at Yu Haiping and said, "It can't just be a simple social gathering, can it?"

"People from the Yang City government provided an event template."

As Yu Haiping spoke, he handed over a paper document: "They held a similar event in Nanjing and summarized a set of event procedures. The three of us discussed it and felt that we could just change some details and use it as is."

"Yeah, I almost forgot."

Luo Yang took the document and flipped through it, saying as he read, "After the new leaders of Yang City took office, they wanted to introduce an undergraduate university to the city. They organized an event in Nanjing in the first half of the year, but it all fell through."

"I also heard a little about it at this discussion meeting."

Yu Haiping chuckled and replied, "There was a glimmer of hope, but Guangling came along and lost in the competition."

"We lost without even a chance to fight back."

Luo Yang, who knew the details better, explained: "This matter originally had nothing to do with Guangling. It was a school leader from Yangshi who helped to set it up. He probably had some hometown sentiment and wanted to add a branch campus of a university in his hometown. However, once the matter was put on the table, it got a bit out of control. Guangling suddenly got involved and offered better conditions than Yangshi. In the end, the branch campus was located in Guangling."

"Boss, Yang City's economy isn't bad, is it?"

Yu Haiping asked in surprise, "If we really go all out, Guangling might not be able to win the competition?"

"It's not just about money."

Luo Yang clicked his tongue and said, "It also has to do with the city's level. Faculty and staff families are given jobs and official positions. Just in this respect, no matter how developed Yang City's economy is, it can't beat Guangling."

Yu Haiping was originally a member of the system, so he understood immediately.

"What about the graduate school this time?"

He drew inferences from this example and asked, "Won't we repeat the same mistake?"

"Probably not." Luo Yang shook his head and said, "First of all, there's the scale. A graduate school alone isn't that attractive to other cities. Secondly, there's the specific majors they're introducing. Yang City's idea is to combine industry and research, attracting talent to start businesses in Yang City through university research results, with the local government providing venues and funding for incubation. It's a three-in-one model of university research results, venture capital talent, and local government funding, mutually beneficial. Under this model, it's quite difficult to get involved."

Yu Haiping thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Indeed, local governments can even sign agreements with universities before introducing them to ensure that their own interests are not taken away."

"Now that this matter is basically settled, what did we gain in the process?"

This is what Luo Yang cares about most.

"The budget for this event is 800 million yuan. The Shanghai Yangshi Chamber of Commerce will contribute 300 million yuan, the Yangshi Municipal Government will contribute 100 million yuan, and we will contribute 400 million yuan."

Yu Haiping said, "This time, we are not participating in the name of a charitable foundation, but in the name of your newly established business club. I asked about the progress of the club's renovation last week, and if we calculate the time, it should be in time."

"Hold it at my club?"

"The opening reception might not work."

Yu Haiping replied: "Firstly, the time is tight, and secondly, the single-story layout of the boss's club is a bit small. However, since we will be organizing individual events for various universities later, these small cocktail parties can be held in the boss's club."

"Great! That saved me a lot of money!"

"Yes, we reported 400 million, but after deducting the profits from the clubhouse, the actual investment was probably only around 300 million."

Yu Haiping said with a smile, "Moreover, there are many advantages to holding the event at our club. In addition to leveraging our home venue to build connections with people from universities, we can also use this event to promote our club."

He certainly has some skill; no wonder Luo Yang considers him one of the top generals.

The two then talked about the matter for another ten minutes or so. During this time, Luo Yang even called Shen Jinglan and instructed her to coordinate with Yu Haiping to prepare for the business club's debut.

"Boss, because we can't find suitable charitable donation projects for the time being, the foundation plans to do some public service advertisements in the early part of the third quarter."

After discussing the previous matter, Yu Haiping talked about the work of the charity foundation: "The initial budget is around 100 million to 150 million yuan."

"Let's try our best to find it."

After thinking for a moment, Luo Yang said, "When it comes to charity, it's more practical to use the funds and materials on the individuals who donate. It's not that public service advertisements are bad, but I personally think that's something the government should do."

Ultimately, the Sunshine Charity Foundation is a closed-end fund, while the audience for its public service advertisements is the general public.

He felt that he should just do his own thing and had no right to influence other people's opinions.

Yu Haiping pondered Luo Yang's words for a moment and then understood what he meant.

My boss doesn't want to morally blackmail others.

"Okay, I'll try my best to find suitable charitable donation projects."

"How's the security company doing?"

"It's been initially sorted out."

Yu Haiping reported: "Moreover, there has been new development in business expansion. Some time ago, we used our connections with Dongxing Bank to secure a small number of security services from Yongcheng Bank. Next, the company will explore the banking business further and strive to obtain more business."

"Yes, your line of thinking is correct."

Luo Yang nodded and said, "If I have any resources in this area later, I will introduce them to you."

Time flew by, and it was soon past 10:30.

Sun Wei knocked on the door once during this period to ask questions, but seeing that the boss and Assistant Yu were having a lively conversation, she didn't dare to disturb them.

Chang Sheng waited for almost half an hour longer than expected, and finally saw Luo Yang at 11 o'clock.

"Fourth brother, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for half an hour."

Luo Yang apologized as he got up and walked to the tea table by the window: "Sit here, let's make a pot of tea and chat while we drink."

"Tsk, I don't mind waiting another hour."

Chang Sheng said enviously, "Wow, your board office is full of beauties who are comparable to school beauties. I've had a feast for the eyes all morning."

"You're just all talk."

Luo Yang smiled and handed him a cigarette: "There's a tigress living at home, so even if I give you a chance, it won't work."

Lies don't hurt, truth is the knife.

"It doesn't hit anyone's weak spot."

Chang Sheng pouted and said, "I'm already in dire straits, can't I even take a look?"

"Hahaha"

Luo Yang laughed heartily as he boiled water.

It's been a while since I last saw Changsheng, and he's matured a lot.

If it were during his freshman to junior year of college, he would definitely have pestered Luo Yang to introduce him to girls from outside the university.

But now when we meet, we only joke around, nothing more.

What have you been busy with lately?

Luo Yang also lit a cigarette and chatted casually with Chang Sheng in a relaxed mood.

"What else can I be busy with?"

Chang Sheng said with a bitter face, "Back in school, I felt that ten thousand yuan a month was enough for my expenses. But after graduating and entering the workforce, I need money for everything, and my family no longer gives me pocket money, so I have to earn money by doing sales myself."

"Isn't it?"

Luo Yang asked in surprise, "It's really broken?"

"It can't be considered a complete break."

Chang Sheng exhaled a string of smoke rings. Then he said, "The old man requires me to work like the employees in his company, with attendance for at least 20 days a month. Only under this condition will he give me 3 yuan in pocket money. Of course, sales commissions are separate."

At this point, he put the cigarette in his mouth, clasped his hands together, raised them above his head, and bowed to Luo Yang as if to pray.

He kept muttering, "Brother, save me, give me some business!"

"Business, huh?"

Luo Yang laughed and said, "Let's see if you know what's good for you."

As he spoke, he adopted the attitude of the client.

Chang Sheng's expression immediately fell: "Third brother, you might as well just kill me."

He was counting on his fingers as he spoke.

"Beautiful ladies, not counting Jiang Wen and the others, there are several of them sitting outside your office; money, even a single hair of yours is thicker than my thigh; connections, you're several levels above my dad now."

Chang Sheng said with a bitter face, "What can I offer you as a bribe?"

Luo Yang kept his hands busy, carrying a copper kettle to boil water and make tea, while also asking, "Have you contacted the boss and Xu Feng recently?"

"The boss went to Hefei. Isn't Xufeng working on the construction site back in your hometown?"

Chang Sheng's expression instantly turned to regret; "Sigh, the four of us want to get together again, but I don't know when we'll be able to."

"Once I'm done with this busy period, let's go to Hefei."

Luo Yang was starting to miss this feeling, so he thought for a moment and said, "Let's pick up Xu Feng over the weekend; I'll arrange the transportation."

"I'll arrange a car!"

Chang Sheng, with a shameless grin, said, "President Luo, you just need to arrange the beauties!"

Luo Yang: "."

(End of this chapter)