Chapter 415 - 217: Discussion 3
However, she wasn’t too discouraged. There would be plenty of opportunities after the group’s consolidation.
As for Pei Rang, he was struggling to contain his excitement. Only he knew the true potential of Yunmengze’s subsidiaries, which were poised to unleash astonishing growth in the next year or two.
’The thought of becoming the executive president of a company that could one day be in the Fortune 500... how could he not be excited!’
After managing to calm his excitement, he stood up, his expression resolute. He gave Su Chen a deep bow and said with utmost sincerity, "Thank you for your trust, Boss. I will not let you down!"
Pei Rang’s words brought a slight smile to Su Chen’s lips. ’Who doesn’t like seeing their subordinates pledge their loyalty?’
Beside them, Zong Xinyao and Li Li saw this and made to stand as well, but Su Chen held up a hand to stop them.
"I wouldn’t have put you in these positions if I didn’t trust you, just like back when the company was just starting out. There’s no need for formalities. From now on, just focus on your work."
"Yes, Boss!"
Pei Rang and Zong Xinyao exchanged a look, and both could see the fighting spirit in the other’s eyes.
Li Li, on the other hand, maintained her usual calm and composed demeanor. But if one looked closely, they would see a faint glint of excitement sparkling in her eyes.
"How is the security company coming along?" He had previously assigned Xue Yi to Pei Rang’s side with the intention of forming a security firm dedicated to serving the group.
"Through Xue Yi’s channels, we’ve recruited over a hundred people so far. They’ve already been assigned to some of our key subsidiaries."
Upon hearing this, Su Chen nodded slightly. He knew the subsidiaries Pei Rang was referring to were the ones that had received the technology packets from him. "The security company needs to expand further. You can handle the specifics based on the group’s needs."
Pei Rang nodded, understanding. He knew that the need for security personnel would only grow after the group’s consolidation.
"Alright then, let’s wrap it up for today. I won’t keep you any longer. Head back to the office and get busy. I want that consolidation plan drafted as soon as possible. Preferably, I’d like to see it by tomorrow." After speaking, Su Chen picked up his juice and took a sip to moisten his slightly dry throat.
"Hmm?" Su Chen noticed that Pei Rang and the other two showed no signs of leaving. Instead, they were all looking at him, which he found a bit strange.
"What is it? Is there something else you wanted to discuss?"
"Ahem... Boss, about what you said before... about building a group headquarters?" Pei Rang asked, his eyes filled with anticipation.
At this, a smile appeared on Su Chen’s face. ’And here I was, wondering what it could be.’
"We’re definitely building the group headquarters this year. As for the specifics, those will remain confidential for now. You’ll know when I’ve finalized the plans." Su Chen had already formulated ideas about building the headquarters in Shanghai, but some details weren’t ready to be disclosed.
Having received Su Chen’s confirmation, Pei Rang and the others didn’t linger. They finished their drinks, gathered their belongings, and rose to leave.
Chen Fei thoughtfully saw the three to the door. Only after they had left did he begin clearing the cups from the table.
"Huh? There’s a notebook here. How could President Li be so careless?" Chen Fei had spotted a black, palm-sized notebook tucked into the crevice of the black armchair where Li Li had been sitting. It was so well-hidden you could easily miss it if you weren’t looking closely.
As he spoke, Chen Fei started to pull out his phone to call Li Li, but Su Chen spoke up before his hand was even out of his pocket.
"That’s alright, no need to call," Su Chen said, a smile playing on his lips. "She left that little notebook for me."
𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
The armchair Li Li had been sitting in was directly opposite Su Chen. He had noticed her subtle movements earlier but had said nothing.
"Ah..." Chen Fei was taken aback. ’I wonder what’s written in that little notebook,’ he thought, but ultimately, he didn’t have the courage to open it and see for himself.
Su Chen took the notebook and began to read. He found that every page contained profiles of the company’s mid-to-senior-level personnel, with their professional networks and relationships detailed meticulously.
’This young secretary really has potential,’ Su Chen thought. ’She actually took my words to heart.’
Wherever there are people, there is competition, and the workplace is even more fiercely competitive. Many large corporations actively encourage healthy internal competition.
The reason Su Chen was in such a hurry to consolidate the entire group was that now was the perfect time.
Pei Rang had only recently distributed the tech packets and gotten the subsidiaries’ affairs in order, but he hadn’t yet had a chance to properly shake up their management. Consequently, no factions or cronyism had yet taken root.
Su Chen had brought Zong Xinyao back specifically to prevent Pei Rang from gaining unchecked power. After more than half a year of experience, Zong Xinyao had not only matured considerably but had also cultivated a team of talented individuals under her.
After the consolidation, the teams under Pei Rang and Zong Xinyao would be roughly equal in strength. With Li Li acting as a balancing force between them, the group’s internal structure could maintain a state of equilibrium.
And the little notebook Li Li had intentionally left behind contained profiles of people close to Pei Rang, Zong Xinyao, and even Li Li herself. This gave Su Chen a clear picture for making future high-level personnel arrangements.