Can not doing what one wants be called rebirth?

Chapter 306 305. Do You Think You're Just Playing House?
Compared with Mr. Lu who enjoys partying every night and feels very relaxed, Zhou Sining is very busy after returning to Jiangcheng.

It can even be said that he is so busy that he is a little embarrassed.

Hiding in my home in Shanghai and acting like an ostrich for a few days is not a long-term solution.

She found that she couldn't escape at all.

The exam news from classmates on WeChat, the work reports from subordinates on DingTalk, and the overwhelming @ from friends on social media.
Yes, that's right.

It’s DingTalk.

After going through the first round of angel investment with a makeshift team, Dianjin Coffee's staff has gradually expanded from double digits to hundreds of employees.

In addition to the necessary store managers, baristas, waiters and others, Dianjin Coffee's headquarters in Nanhu Industrial Park has already established its organizational structure.

Unlike the relatively flat structure of Internet companies, Dianjin Coffee’s organizational structure is more like that of a traditional enterprise.

There are not only operation lines, growth lines, and product lines, but also financial lines, external cooperation lines, technology lines, and human resources lines.

This was of course the joint work of Zhou Yuanxin and Lu Jincheng.

Not only that, Mr. Lu, who knows well "what is right", has made drastic scientific reforms to Dianjin Coffee.

One of them is that he insisted on not using WeChat, and instead insisted on using an unknown blue app called "DingTalk".

After almost all employees got used to communicating via DingTalk, people from different perspectives were surprised to find that it indeed reduced the communication costs on other software.

The working people of later generations are well known.

The first wave of large-scale DAU attracted by DingTalk came from strong reminders such as Ding, free calls, attendance, and even the red dots and Ding messages that aroused obsessive-compulsive disorder.

This has also become a powerful tool for DingTalk to increase its DAU, and has almost become a label for DingTalk's efficient work, and an important reason why DingTalk is disliked by workers.

The same is true for Zhou Si Ning today.

Ever since she blocked Lu Jincheng in a fit of anger, Mr. Lu did not immediately follow the clichéd path of chasing his wife to the crematorium like an ordinary boy.

But he was not unresponsive.

Mr. Lu's response seems weak, but he is using a small fulcrum to pry open the lever and hear thunder in silence.

He handed over the administrator of the DingTalk group to Zhou Sining.

Before Mr. Zhou returned from Shanghai, he went to Dianjin Coffee to hold a general meeting of all employees.

While arranging most of the work in one go, he announced on the spot at the meeting that all decisions, big or small, in the next stage would be submitted to Zhou Sining for approval.

So, on the way back to Jiangcheng, Zhou Si Ning kept her lips tightly pursed, staring at her phone, looking unhappy.

Why can't I even have a quiet space to breathe?

The work reminders, approvals, applications, and financial reimbursements that pop up from time to time all have to be decided by her.

And just by looking at it, you can't pretend to be dead.

A strong reminder will tell the other party that Mr. Zhou has “read” it.

She had to make a decision.

But she knew nothing about some of the areas her subordinates asked for advice on.

After all, running a coffee shop well and managing a chain brand require completely different logic.

For example, the online app that Lu Jincheng has been planning.

There are so many details, including market investment, construction of online channels, accurate portraits of consumers, etc.

She probably knew that Lu Jincheng's move was for efficient marketing and promotion.

But within what range should costs be controlled?
What to do next after app testing is completed?
How should the “action” he mentioned casually before be implemented specifically?

She was extremely hesitant and could not make up her mind.

This really stumped Zhou Sining.

Of course, it wasn't just the difficulties in company decision-making that made her feel conflicted and hesitant.

It was not until Zhou Si Ning arrived in Jiangcheng and returned to Dianjin Coffee that she truly discovered a fact.

Lu Jincheng, who had lost contact, seemed to have been cleared out of her world.

However, his bond with himself remains inextricably linked.

The company is still there.

The jobs of thousands of people are in the hands of him and her.

When Zhou Sining first discovered that Lu Jincheng was two-timing, she was completely desperate and called Zhou Yuanxin.

There was no crying or acting like a spoiled child. She just calmly discussed a problem with her father.

Can I withdraw my shares and quit?

Zhou Yuanxin was also very calm, and patiently taught his daughter scientific knowledge and explained human nature and reason.

In a word.

【Absolutely not. 】

【Do you think this is a game? 】

The more perfect the investment institution is, the less it is a one-man show, and the more it needs to consider the return on investment.

As a senior executive of IDG Capital, Zhou Yuanxin was inevitably criticized behind his back for his determination to invest in his daughter's company.

The project was excellent and expanded smoothly. After several rounds of investment and listing, its price-to-earnings ratio doubled.

This is the prerequisite for not being viewed with tinted glasses and accused of seeking personal gain.

If my daughter wants to give up and leave at this time, wouldn't that be fulfilling the wishes of some people?
Are you quitting your job at a good company?

Isn't that a slap in the face?
Zhou Yuanxin could accept investment failure. If the project itself failed to capture the pulse of the market, he would just consider it as his own misjudgment.

At least when he decided to invest, he was motivated by the success of the Dianjin Coffee store and Lu Jincheng's textbook-like explanation PPT.

In his judgment as a professional investor, Dianjin Coffee has a high probability of success.

The prospects are really good!

So no matter from which angle he looked at it, he couldn't let Zhou Si Ning be so willful.

If you tell others about it, people will laugh at you.

Jiangcheng, Nanhu Industrial Park.

Dianjin Coffee headquarters conference room.

"President Huang, please sit here."

A brown-haired girl smiled, the dimples on the corners of her mouth curved slightly, her beautiful and upright shoulders moved slightly, and she took off her pale green blazer.

Tian Yi, who was standing next to her, immediately took it and put it on the sofa for her.

Zhou Si Ning moved her already sore neck and let her hair spread out slightly.

Today she was wearing a plain white slim-fitting work shirt, with a slender pink neck revealing two charming beauty bones.

The slightly turned-up shirt cuffs revealed a wrist as white as mutton-fat jade, and her jade fingers lightly supported her cheek. Even though half of her face was covered, she still had a kind of charm that bewitched everyone.

All beginnings are hard.

Of course, it also includes some small problems in human relations.

In the process of transitioning from theory to practice, Zhou Sining forced himself to grow rapidly.

For example, receiving the uninvited President Huang in front of him.

"Mr. Zhou, this is good tea."

Huang Hu's sudden visit was certainly not uninvited.

He was entrusted to help the man behind the scenes make another move. Huang Hu, who had just been appointed as the deputy branch manager, sat opposite the new head of Dianjin Coffee, chatting about all sorts of things.

No one started talking about the main topic.

"We encourage promising projects to develop throughout the city. Mr. Lu has a good vision and has also taken into account the comprehensive planning, arrangements and goals of the municipal party committee for mass innovation in our city."

"Oh, of course. We also need to pay attention to the market economy. The market determines the behavior of enterprises."

Zhou Si Ning blinked, seemingly not understanding.

Huang Hu also realized that what he said just now sounded a bit official, so he smiled and returned to normal.

"In fact, the Dianjin Coffee project is still very high-quality, very representative, and in line with the trend of the times."

"Mr. Zhou can definitely consider opening a few more suitable branches across the country. This is a very good business expansion."

"At least, at this stage, there is money to be made as long as there are policies. After becoming famous, partners may completely reduce or waive site fees for some stores."

Zhou Si Ning seemed to lower her head and think for a moment, and at that moment a bit of seriousness appeared in her eyes.

"President Huang, you really flatter me. The pressure of loans we have now is worrying enough, let alone further expansion."

Zhou Si Ning was mumbling as if talking to herself.

Lu Jincheng said something similar about the concept of expansion.

It turns out that Huang Hu was not here to discuss the loan issue, but to suggest that he continue to expand?

"Boss Zhou, you should learn more from Boss Lu in this regard."

Huang Hu almost laughed out loud, but since he was entrusted by someone else, he had to pay attention to the way and method of speaking.

"But I have seen too many projects, whether they are first-tier state-owned enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises or even micro-enterprises. In fact, many people do not realize that there is a feature of entrepreneurial projects in my country at this stage."

He spoke seriously this time, and Zhou Sining also listened carefully.

The girl raised her head and looked at Huang Hu with an obviously asking look.

When you are out, your identity is your label.

The identity of deputy branch manager is obviously more convincing than that of male college students of the same age.

Huang Hu smiled reservedly and continued, "Eight words: the colder it gets, the colder it gets; the hotter it gets, the hotter it gets. It's the so-called Matthew effect."

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"If a startup project has a promising future, it must work hard to expand, to expand its product line and territory, the so-called 'horse race'."

"And the more this happens, the more funds and markets will follow, and it will continue to expand exponentially, and in the process of expansion, it will make up for its own shortcomings."

"On the other hand, if a startup project starts to go downhill, and the company's management starts to tighten up, become conservative, and start the so-called 'strategic contraction', then reducing costs is actually meaningless, and the project will only become increasingly deserted, and funds and existing markets will shrink and leave."

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Zhou Sining continued to listen carefully.

"The reason why some traditional entrepreneurs in our country have encountered difficulties in the current economic situation is that they are influenced by the more conservative side of traditional culture and fail to see through this truth."

"In fact, on the road of enterprise development, Mr. Lu once said to me: move forward, move forward, and move forward regardless of everything!"

"Oh, of course. No matter what, we must ensure that we comply with the relevant laws and regulations of the country."

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"Take Dianjin Coffee as an example. It started out great, from nothing, to financing, finding angel investors, and opening in core business districts like Jiangcheng."

"Although I know that it must be very difficult to get funding, Mr. Zhou, have you noticed that the initial bold design can always bring about a subsequent chain reaction? If you face difficulties and problems head-on, you will often see a bright future when you finally reach the bridge."

"But since the beginning of the year, it seems that... I don't know why, has Mr. Lu's mood changed?"

"I still remember Mr. Lu told me that one branch is not enough, we need two, and the two must quickly split into four. One project is not enough, we must quickly expand the product line. A few hundred square meters are not enough, we must quickly expand to thousands of square meters. If the capital is not enough, we must dare to raise funds. If the concept is not enough, we must introduce a concept. We must have a broad mind, foresight, and generosity."

Zhou Si Ning remained silent.

"I feel like the pace has slowed down. Although we have funds, we are a little hesitant."

"Of course, this is just my personal opinion. Whether it's Dianjin Coffee or other projects, how to develop them is up to your boss to decide."

"On our side, we just need to ensure that we repay the loan on time."

Huang Hu smiled, and wrinkles appeared on his dark skin.

With his experience and aura in the world, he certainly knew how to use earnest persuasion and passionate speeches to convince such a little girl to believe in herself.

Although he also knew that this was an instinctive worship of people, it was just disguised as worship of so-called views, insights, bearing and vision.

Others can say the same thing.

But at his age, the identity of the person who approved a loan of more than 30 million yuan to Dianjin Coffee, when spoken by the deputy president of a branch in Jiangcheng City, certainly sounded like gold and jade.

Sure enough, Zhou Si Ning nodded from time to time.

"Okay, Mr. Zhou, let's get down to business."

"This year, our bank has optimized the repayment method. Mr. Zhou, do you want to consider it?"

He didn't realize that there was an indescribable fire in the pupils of the girl beside him.

After seeing Huang Hu off, Zhou Si Ning let out a long sigh, leaned back on the soft sofa, and gently closed her eyes.

She was exhausted both physically and mentally.

If you don't become a householder, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are.

Everything that Lu Jincheng had promised became nothing after the two had a quarrel.

Not enough money.

Dianjin Coffee’s payday is the 10th of every month.

As 2015 passed, the daily expenses of thousands of employees, supply chain costs, and all emergencies immediately fell on Zhou Sining.

She wasn't even mentally prepared.

Not to mention the bank loan of more than 30 million yuan, which has an interest rate that is neither high nor low every month.

How to pay it back?
Without Lu Jincheng, what would she use to pay back?
Lu Jincheng promised to transfer some of the lawsuit compensation to the Dianjin Coffee Company's account to ensure the normal operation of the capital chain.

This is what he should do.

Because when he bought the factory in the suburbs of Jiangcheng, he used the name of "a chess game" to symbolically solicit his opinions.

At that time, the two of them were inseparable, so how could Zhou Si Ning say no?

But now?

How could she conjure up money out of thin air to make up for the monthly equal installments of principal and interest?

Even if I can get through this month perfunctorily, what about next month?

She couldn't go to Zhou Yuanxin to solve the problem.

On the one hand, her father couldn't help asking questions, but on the other hand, she couldn't tell her all the details.

While feeling worried, Zhou Si Ning was more filled with uncontrollable anger.

Where is this guy Lu Jincheng?

He just let it go like that?
The administrator transferred it to myself, OK, no problem.

He quietly organized a meeting of employees and said that all recent decisions, big and small, would be made by him.

Also.

But, is it inappropriate to really think of yourself as an outsider?

Two people working together to do business, do you think they are just playing house?
How can you be so irresponsible!

(End of this chapter)