Chapter 1574: Executive Meeting
The company has many departments, and neither Xu Ke nor the old man Xu has the time to visit them all.
During the half-day, the old man Xu went to the departments he thought were more important. These departments are usually responsible for various operational tasks of Xu Group.
If any of these departments encounter issues, Xu Group would find itself unable to operate.
Xu Ke learned a lot in the morning with his grandfather; he now realized that managing a company involves much more knowledge.
On the way to the meeting room, Xu Ke couldn’t help but express his inner doubts.
"Grandpa, why have I never thought about those issues you mentioned earlier? I am also learning for the first time that managing a company requires such profound knowledge."
Today, Xu Ke truly gained insight; he always thought managing a company only required strategy and his high IQ of 250.
Now it seems he oversimplified things; being a chairman and managing the company is quite challenging for him at the moment.
For the first time, he felt inadequate all over; for the first time, he felt his capability might not be enough to lead the entire company now.
"Xu Ke, when I was your age, I was just like you. Back then, I knew nothing, but didn’t I eventually build the company up step by step to its current state? So, don’t be afraid to do anything. As long as you’re willing to bear responsibility and learn, anything is possible. I’ve encountered many things in my life, and each time I thought I wouldn’t make it through, but somehow, at the critical moment, I managed to avert the crisis. I know you have many concerns right now, but I want to tell you that since you’ve chosen to take over the company, you must have a determined heart. If a little difficulty scares you, how can I expect you to lead our Xu Family towards a more glorious path?"
The old man Xu’s words left Xu Ke speechless.
Yes, the old man Xu was just like him back then, and his conditions were much worse than Xu Ke’s, yet the old man Xu also brought the company to where it is today, step by step.
Suddenly, Xu Ke felt a ray of light in his heart; he was afraid just moments ago, but now he felt no fear at all.
"Grandpa, I understand. From now on, I will wholeheartedly learn. I will humbly seek advice from veterans in the company, and I will definitely lead the company to prosperity. I will not let you down."
Xu Ke finally understood why the old man Xu could persist so steadfastly back in the day. Multiple times, he rescued the situation amidst the storm.
He relied not on others, but on his own unyielding and diligent heart.
Difficulties are not scary; what’s scary is being defeated by them.
Humans are humans because they have a heart that never retreats or gives up.
Xu Ke now understood the old man Xu’s good intentions.
That’s why he handed the company over to Xu Ke at this time, not simply because of his health.
But he wants to take this opportunity to give Xu Ke thorough training, so that he can lead the company onto the right track faster.
"Grandpa, Director Zhang didn’t come to the company today. I wonder if he got wind of something or really had something to attend to."
Xu Ke and the old man Xu spent most of the day at the company, but still didn’t see Director Zhang.
They even made a trip to the finance department for this and found out Director Zhang had taken leave for the past two days.
As a department head in the company, Director Zhang is required to get approval from the board or the president for leave.
He brazenly skipped work, which, in the old man Xu’s view, is tantamount to challenging his authority.
Originally, this guy turned the company upside down, and now he’s leading by example in skipping work. The old man Xu was very angry about it.
"Who knows what trick this old fox is up to? Actually, I’ve always disliked him, just never had the chance to make a move all these years. Didn’t expect he really thinks since I’m retired, no one will mind him. This time, no matter what, you must uncover the old fox’s tail. Our company will absolutely not tolerate such scoundrels. I wonder how the outside world would evaluate Xu Group if this spreads out?"
Once they reached the meeting room, executives from various departments arrived one after another.
Except for the finance department’s Director Zhang, everyone else was present.
The directors present cautiously watched the old man Xu on the podium.
They had forgotten when was the last time a meeting like this was held.
To them, it seemed after the old man Xu stepped down, he wouldn’t be holding executive meetings anymore.
But unexpectedly, the old man Xu made a sudden return and seems poised to conduct a thorough cleansing of the company.
"I believe you all should know why I suddenly came to the company today. I’m here not for anyone else but for my grandson. After I handed the company over to him, there have been significant issues throughout the company. I came this time to give you executives a heads up; my position in the future will be held by my grandson Xu Ke. In other words, he will be the future president of Xu Group. The way you treated me before is the way you’ll treat him in the future. Don’t think just because I’m not around, you can do things behind my back. If I find out someone is playing tricks underneath, don’t blame me for being unkind."
The old man Xu’s words were already very clear—he warned those attempting to play tricks behind the scenes to ensure they are not caught.
The old man Xu will not let off anyone that endangers the company.
The executives present dared not even breathe as they feared that the old man Xu might decide to deal with them on the spot if displeased.
At this moment, Xu Ke seized the chance to speak to the executives present: "Perhaps you don’t know me, but I have heard about all of you. You are the senior management of Xu Group, responsible for numerous large and small affairs in the company. In the future, I will be in charge of the company, so we will be colleagues. You are all elders who have worked alongside my grandfather, so there’s no need for me to explain everything to you individually. I have one major hobby, which is particularly liking those who follow rules and keep their word. As for those who play tricks and sly games all the time, I’m sorry to say I don’t welcome you here. Many things have happened in the company recently, and I will handle them one by one. Regarding Director Zhang’s issue, I’m sure all of you are aware. You don’t need to worry; he won’t be around for much longer."
Upon hearing Xu Ke’s words, the executives all broke into cold sweat, fearing they would become the next Director Zhang. After all, it’s not easy to climb to this level, and they certainly don’t want to rebound back to square one.