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

Chapter 735 That Fairy from the Past

Song Wan stayed in the chairman's office for an hour and a half.

When they left, they were all smiles, which showed that they had gained a lot.

Luo Yang, on the other hand, after racking his brains, began to bury himself in dealing with the company's backlog of affairs.

The documents that had accumulated over two whole weeks couldn't all be resolved in just one afternoon.

How is the development of the OA system progressing?

Around 5:30, Wen Wan knocked on the door and came in to remind Luo Yang to ask about the progress of the online approval software development again.

"It's already in internal testing."

Although I spent most of Monday helping my boss with his marriage proposal, I didn't neglect any company affairs.

In this respect, Wen Wan, as the director of the board office, did a very good job.

"According to the plan, the office software will enter the installation phase next Wednesday. The plan is to first grant relevant permissions to the administrative departments for a one-week pilot run, while collecting any issues that arise during the software's operation. After adjustments are made, it will be rolled out company-wide."

Wen Wan reported earnestly: "Starting from the beginning of August, the company will implement a dual online and offline approval process with a one-month transition period. After entering September, only a few special processes will be retained for offline approval, and all other processes will be moved online. The offline approval mode will no longer be supported."

This is the prudent approach of a large company.

If we start with all approvals online, and something goes wrong with the software, we'll be in big trouble.

Implementing both online and offline approval processes provides a buffer period; a month should be sufficient.

It's already mid-to-late July. In just two more weeks, Luo Yang will be able to enjoy the convenience of online approval processes and will no longer be constrained by the office.

"Come on, let's go get something to eat together."

In a good mood, Luo Yang put down his pen, stood up and said, "You choose the place, it's on me."

A little after eight o'clock, the driver dropped Luo Yang off in Xuhui.

Jiang Qiao returned to his hometown. He thought only Jiang Wen would be there, but Shen Jinglan was also there.

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Although she provided all the services, such as getting slippers and making tea, it was obvious that Jiang Wen was in a bad mood.

Luo Yang didn't pay attention at first, and after responding to Shen Jinglan, he sat down on the sofa.

"What's wrong? Did something unpleasant happen again?"

After lighting a cigarette, he joked with a smile, "Look at the corners of your mouth, they're so upturned you could hang an oil bottle on them."

"It's nothing, it's just that I've been feeling a bit stressed lately from helping Sister Jinglan get familiar with things at the club."

Jiang Wen forced a smile: "Things will get better after this busy period. I'll learn to adjust myself."

"Didn't we hire a professional manager to oversee things? We haven't even reached the trial operation stage yet, so why is there so much pressure?"

Luo Yang looked at Shen Jinglan with confusion; "Or is the person we hired with such a high salary a dud?"

No, that's not it.

Shen Jinglan quickly replied, "Manager Zhu Jialiang is very professional. His experience in club management and his ability to lead a team are both outstanding."

While reporting to Luo Yang, he secretly glanced at Jiang Wen out of the corner of his eye.

"Given the current situation, can you guarantee that we can start trial operations at the end of the month?"

When the topic of the club came up, Luo Yang seemed to have forgotten Jiang Wen's low spirits for a moment, and continued to instruct Shen Jinglan: "I will be inviting quite a few friends to experience it during the trial operation period, so don't let things fall apart then."

"Manager Zhu mentioned at the regular meeting on Friday that he planned to invite you to experience the club's preparations the day before the trial operation."

When the conversation turned to work, Shen Jinglan immediately calmed down; "Actually, I have a deep personal feeling about this. Since Manager Zhu Jialiang took office, the preparations for the club have visibly become smoother, and everyone has started to work in a more organized manner, no longer as chaotic and disorganized as before."

"You've been sidelined?"

Luo Yang's focus is different from Shen Jinglan's.

For him, Zhu Jialiang wasn't the only professional manager. As long as he was willing to offer high salaries, he could always find professional talent. However, if Shen Jinglan, whom he appointed, was sidelined, the problem would be much bigger.

There are only two reasons: Zhu Jialiang lacked a sense of boundaries and overstepped his authority; or Shen Jinglan was too incompetent, and the authority granted by her position was weakened to the minimum, so the power naturally passed to the professionals.

Neither of these is something to be happy about.

"No."

Shen Jinglan was taken aback for a moment, then immediately explained, "I have been doing things according to your instructions. I have control over the finances and human resources, so there is no situation where I have been sidelined."

"Well, that's good."

Luo Yang's expression relaxed a bit: "Tell Zhu Jialiang to skip the advance experience and just go straight to trial operation. I'll just bring some friends over to experience it on the first day."

He is not yet used to formalism.

But the future is hard to say.

When the company he has built becomes a business empire worth hundreds of billions or even trillions, there will naturally be people to manage it. Even his slightest preference will be magnified by his subordinates and turned into some kind of standard or taboo.
This is no joke; Luo Yang witnessed it in his previous life.

From the meticulous attention to the freshness, aroma, saltiness, and spiciness of every dish, to the type of mineral water and toiletries used, and even the adjustment of the room's lighting, there are no details that subordinates would overlook—details that others might not even imagine.

Hearing Luo Yang's casual attitude, Shen Jinglan breathed a sigh of relief.

What's making you look so sad?

Suddenly, Luo Yang turned to Jiang Wen, who was sitting silently to the side: "Can't you even tell me?"

Just as Jiang Wen lowered her head, Shen Jinglan, like a frightened little rabbit, quickly left the living room, away from the eye of the storm.

The living room was so quiet you could hear someone breathing.

Luo Yang didn't urge him, but just looked at Jiang Wen.

Maybe three to five minutes, maybe ten minutes.
"I saw Chang Sheng's WeChat Moments."

Jiang Wen turned her head away and said in a very soft voice, "I feel a little sad."

Luo Yang: "."

It turns out she was upset because she found out about her marriage proposal.

"You know I was engaged before, I'll have to face it sooner or later."

Luo Yang finally understood why Jiang Wen was in low spirits. If it were anyone else, he wouldn't have offered any further explanation, but Jiang Wen was the only exception.

He clicked his tongue, thought for a moment, and then added an explanation: "Our relationship was already established from the beginning. Even if it weren't for Jiang Fan, there would have been another girl. Don't be sad. Except for that marriage certificate, I won't give you anything else that's due to you."

This promise is already quite significant.

Sure enough, after hearing Luo Yang's words, Jiang Wen's previously dim eyes gradually brightened.

"I want a marriage proposal ceremony too."

With a nervous heart, she said, "Even if it's just a bouquet of roses, that will do."

"I'll get you one abroad later."

If you make a big scene in China, it might be filmed by someone with ulterior motives or attract media attention, and then it will be difficult to handle.

It's relatively better abroad.

"I want a ring, too."

Jiang Wen's eyes brightened: "It doesn't need to be expensive, but it must be something you bought yourself."

"Yes, the ring will be put on your finger during the proposal ceremony."

Luo Yang felt that this request was not excessive.

"Then..." Jiang Wen licked her lips, her throat a little dry, and asked, "I want to wear a wedding dress once, is that alright?"

"They're pushing their luck a bit!"

Luo Yang leaned back in his chair and looked at Jiang Wen until she started to tremble slightly before he spoke, "I can grant you this request."

"yeah!"

Jiang Wen let out a joyful shout, then quickly pounced on the sofa, hugged Luo Yang's arm, and said coquettishly, "Honey, you're so good to me."

That stare just now was the line drawn.

She knows when to stop while she's ahead.

"What, are you in a better mood now?"

Luo Yang tilted his head and looked at Jiang Wen, then chuckled and teased, "How old are you? You're still like a six-month-old baby, changing your expression in an instant."

"They were feeling down before."

Jiang Wen shook Luo Yang's arm and replied, "I don't know why, but when I saw the photo of you kneeling and proposing to me on Chang Sheng's WeChat Moments, it felt like my heart was being torn apart. That night, I didn't sleep a wink; all I could think about was the image of you rejecting me."

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.

"Which eye of yours saw that I don't want you anymore?"

"You haven't come to see me for two weeks."

“In the past, we didn’t see each other for much longer than two weeks during summer vacation, and I’ve never seen you this sad.”

"But back then we could still text each other."

Jiang Wen pouted and said, "Now, as long as you're not in Shanghai, I don't even dare to send you a message. It's like we've lost contact. Plus, with the sudden news that you proposed to Jiang Fan, how can I not overthink things!"

"It was I who was wrong."

Luo Yang reached out and gently pinched her nose: "In the past week, I was busy with the second quarter financial meeting during the day and trading in the overseas futures market at night. I didn't have time to take care of you, which was indeed my mistake."

If you receive a serious explanation, it means that you are still being valued.

Jiang Wen's soft lips quickly pecked Luo Yang's cheek, then she giggled happily and said, "You'll know later that you won't want to part with this little devil of yours."

"Leprechaun?"

Luo Yang deliberately peered left and right: "Where is it?"

"Hehe, you wait!"

Jiang Wen jumped off the sofa and ran quickly towards the gym next to the master bedroom.

Luo Yang raised an eyebrow.

He knew that Master Jiang's equipment was all in the gym's locker room.

With anticipation, Luo Yang lit a cigarette and sat on the sofa in the living room, waiting for a surprise.

A few minutes later, Jiang Wen, now dressed in her new gear, made a stunning appearance.

Ancient Chinese Style Fashion Battle Robe!

Due to the limited space, her long hair could only be left loose, which perfectly complemented the embroidered sheer shawl. The black silk stockings contrasted beautifully with her fair skin, creating a charming effect.

A lake-green bib embroidered with large peonies, its vibrant color should have been stunning, but it was overshadowed by a touch of snowy white on the side.

The Han-style ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) has been redesigned, featuring a single-sided slit and extremely bold use of materials.

Even with layers upon layers, it is still faintly visible.

Jiang Wen smiled charmingly at Luo Yang from a distance, then gently lifted her skirt with both hands, revealing the bells tied to her ankles.

As she tiptoed towards Luo Yang, her snow-white silk stockings accompanied each step with a crisp, delicate tinkling sound.
Master Jiang wasn't exaggerating; she really is a demon.

Having worked part-time as a model during her freshman year of college, she knows how to walk with a hip sway, and having practiced yoga for a long time, she knows even more about how to sway her waist.
This situation immediately reminded Luo Yang of the little things he had experienced in the rented room in the university town.

Half of the desire in his eyes melted away, transforming into tenderness.

No longer in a hurry, he sat upright on the sofa with a smile on his lips, watching the girl dance gracefully in the living room.

He only stood up and walked over when Jiang Wen started to sweat slightly.

At this moment, any words are superfluous.
The east wind blows at night, releasing a thousand trees of flowers; fish and dragons dance all night long.

If Luo Yang hadn't seen Shen Jinglan busy at the restaurant the next day, he would have almost forgotten that there was another person in the house last night.

"Good morning, boss!"

While busy, Shen Jinglan said, "I made sandwiches and also cooked some white fungus and lotus seed soup. It will be ready soon. Please wait a moment."

"Has Jiang Wen been following you around lately?"

"Ah."

Shen Jinglan turned off the gas stove and turned to Luo Yang, saying, "She can already understand the basics of the ledgers and has participated in several procurement bidding meetings, so she understands the whole process. The next step is to have her stay in the human resources department for a while to learn how to manage."

Don't underestimate HR; they are more than just a department that recruits talent.

Employee performance evaluations are permeated with the company's standard management practices, and even organizational activities include training in employee obedience.

"You really care."

Luo Yang smiled, sat down at the edge of the island, and continued, "Have you told Jiang Wen about our relationship?"

"no!"

Shen Jinglan quickly replied, and then added, "Although I've never said it, I feel like she knows a little bit."

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"There's no evidence, it's just a feeling."

Shen Jinglan said with a wry smile, "Jiang Wen and I are pretty close friends, but she has never asked me about dating. It's as if she knows I already have a man, and that this man is not someone that should be mentioned between the two of us."

"When you say that, it's true."

Luo Yang smacked his lips, and after a moment he continued, "From now on, if anything happens to her, she must not hide it from me. She must report it to me in advance."

These words immediately made Shen Jinglan blush.

She knew that Luo Yang was referring to what happened last night.

"There's something else I wanted to tell you beforehand."

As Shen Jinglan began serving breakfast on the island counter, Luo Yang spoke up: "Guobao Films will expand into a comprehensive film and entertainment company in the next few years. I will arrange for Song Wan to serve as the CEO. Think carefully about whether you want to stay at the club in management or return to Guobao Films."

Shen Jinglan was stunned for a moment, and then she was about to speak in a hurry.

“I remember mentioning the cultural tourism company to you before, and arranging for you to learn management here at the clubhouse, which was to prepare you for a career in hotel management.”

Luo Yang raised his hand to stop her from speaking before saying, "The first cultural tourism project has already started construction in the mountainous area of ​​Xishu Town, Yang City. In the future, such projects will be found in famous scenic tourist destinations across the country, and each place will have a high-end star-rated hotel. This is also a direction for development."

After saying this, Shen Jinglan stopped rushing to express her thoughts.

She fell into deep thought.

"Both paths will take time, and both will begin next year."

Luo Yang smiled at Shen Jinglan, who was struggling with her decision, and said, "This matter is not urgent. You can take your time to think about it. It's okay if you give me an answer a few months later."

One road is a glamorous entertainment venue and a place of fame and fortune, while the other road is a scenic hotel for tourism, leisure, and vacation.

How to choose?
(End of this chapter)