Chapter 240: Being flattered and being manipulated
At noon that day, Guo Liang drove an Audi A4 to the "Morning Wind Technology Park".
He parked his car in the ground parking lot outside the gate, walked to the door and looked at the several hanging signs.
"Dongchen Co., Ltd." and "Morning Wind Technology" were the names of these two companies that I had seen before when I visited the office in Jinfeng Business Building.
What surprised him was that this was the original location of the state-owned Guangming Machinery Factory.
When Guo Liang first came to Tiancheng to expand channels a few years ago, he also came to Guangming Factory and set up a stall at the door to sell medicines and health products...
He was still a little surprised. He didn't expect that the Guangming Factory would be taken over by the Xu family and his son.
Guo Liang was even more surprised when he thought of another possibility.
Could it be that the entire Guangming Factory was acquired by the Xu family's Dongchen shares? !
He shook his head slightly, still underestimating the strength of "Teacher Xiao Xu"'s family...
I first met Xu Chen through the advertisement of Huishuang Shenbao. Through some of Xu Chen's classmates, he learned that his family was a "factory owner." Guo Liang only thought that his family was a township enterprise.
Later, when I visited Jinfeng Building, I found out that his family was still engaged in seedling projects and even engaged in the business of a technology company.
Guo Liang has traveled extensively and is well-informed. He knows that being able to engage in seedling projects means that Mr. Xu must not be simple. At least he must have strong connections and connections in the local area.
Only when I came here today did I realize that I still underestimated the Xu family father and son.
Being able to take over a state-owned machinery factory is no longer an ordinary township entrepreneur, or it is as simple as just having some local connections and connections.
In a place like Tiancheng, Mr. Xu Zhiquan, Mr. Xu, is already considered the number one figure...
In fact, after getting to know Xu Chen, Guo Liang treated him as a human connection to protect him.
Although Xu Chen is young, Guo Liang has gained a lot of experience in society over the years. After getting in touch with Xu Chen, he felt that his future was limitless.
So I deliberately maintained the relationship and regarded "Teacher Xiao Xu" as an investment in future connections. Including introducing other advertising projects to Xu Chen later, he was also deliberately maintaining the relationship.
I just didn't expect that I still underestimated the other party after all.
Today I was also invited by the other party to come here for a meal to maintain the relationship.
Fu Yanjie's advertising project was introduced to Xu Chen by Guo Liang.
At that time, Guo Liang was in the pharmaceutical industry circle and collected several advertising projects for bidding. He never expected that Xu Chen would eventually choose the Fu Yanjie project to pitch for submissions.
What he didn't expect even more was that Xu Chen, an eighteen-year-old high school boy, actually won this project.
That's a feminine lotion product, which is incredible.
This shows that "Teacher Xiao Xu's" business ability can definitely withstand scrutiny. His ability to handle Shenbao's advertisement in the first place was definitely not as simple as chance or luck.
……
Guo Liang stood at the door for a while and sent a message to Xu Chen.
[Teacher Xiao Xu, I’m at the gate of your campus! 】
[Mr. Guo, wait a moment, I'll be out right away. 】
After waiting for a while, Xu Chen walked out.
"Mr. Guo, long time no see!"
Xu Chen greeted politely and the two shook hands.
Guo Liang smiled and said:
“I didn’t know until I came here that this was the original Guangming Machinery Factory.”
Xu Chen said smoothly: "Guangming Factory was acquired by my father's 'Morning Wind Technology', and part of the factory has just been renovated."
Guo Liang's guess was confirmed, and he still couldn't help but be surprised:
“I didn’t expect that Mr. Xu’s family’s business would be so big!”
Xu Chen: "I just happened to take Mr. Guo for a walk. Let's eat directly in our cafeteria later."
Guo Liang: "Okay, I'll study along the way!"
……
As soon as we entered the factory, we saw some local newspapers posted on the bulletin board on the side of the main road.
They are all recent news reports related to "Morning Wind Technology", and there are also many photos of Xu Zhiquan and city leaders.
This bulletin board is naturally the original layout of Guangming Factory, and it also has the tone of a state-owned factory at the end of the last century.
The latest newspapers and photos posted inside were naturally arranged by Wu Yue from the Administration Department.
These internal publicity can actually enhance the confidence and sense of honor of the factory employees, so Xu Zhiquan acquiesced.
Guo Liang stared at it for a few times and was still amazed:
"I don't even pay attention to the local news. Otherwise, if your factory opens, I should send a flower basket."
……
The two large factories in the North District were renovated and connected into one.
The production lines introduced from Jiangsu Province are being put into the factory, installed and debugged overtime.
Since some large equipment and electrical appliances are involved, for safety reasons, the site is temporarily fenced off, but workers can be seen coming in and out from a distance.
And outside the factory, a big red banner was hung.
[Warm congratulations to Chenfeng Technology for its new production line entering the factory! 】
[Morning Wind Technology is making great strides to create Tiancheng’s economic business card! 】
[Farewell to the glory of the past and welcome the glory of the future! 】
……
When Xu Chen invited Guo Liang over this time, he was naturally considering recruiting him into his father's employ.
At present, the core team of Chenfeng Technology just lacks leaders in the market sales and channel distribution modules.
The original team of Guangming Factory was complete, but the sales team consisted of a few old employees with poor abilities. Before, they only had relationships with towns and villages, and basically knew nothing about marketing, channel distribution, etc.
Now that the first electric vehicle is about to be put into production, there is still an urgent need to build a sales and distribution team.
Taken together, Guo Liang is a very suitable candidate.
In fact, in a county like Tiancheng, it is not easy to find outstanding talents with excellent comprehensive abilities.
After all, outstanding talents these days still go to big cities.
Dongchen Co., Ltd. acquired the state-owned Guangming Factory, which can be regarded as taking over a group of outstanding talents in Tiancheng, such as Yang Congxin, Fang Jun, etc.
Guo Liang originally worked hard in big cities and worked in pharmaceutical sales and channel distribution in Shanghai, Yangcheng, Pengcheng and other places.
A few years ago, due to family connections, I returned to Tiancheng, Wen Province, and was responsible for the distribution work in the regional market.
In a certain sense, Guo Liang is indeed a bit humbled by staying in a small place like Tiancheng, but there are no other medium and large enterprises in Tiancheng that are suitable for him.
Therefore, in Xu Chen's view, inviting Guo Liang to join Chenfeng Technology is very suitable for both parties.
What's more, I learned from Gu Xinxin that Guo Liang seems to be encountering work difficulties caused by leadership adjustments in that pharmaceutical company.
Everything seemed just right.
The only obstacle may be Guo Liang's salary.
As the local distribution manager of a pharmaceutical group, his overall salary is considered very high in Tiancheng. The current salary system of Chenfeng Technology is not enough to support him.
Originally, the wages of employees at Guangming Factory followed the wage standards of state-owned enterprises, and the fixed wages were actually not very high.
And it is impossible for Xu Zhiquan to increase his salary just for Guo Liang alone, which is unfair to other supervisors.
There will definitely be salary increases in the future, but at the current stage it still needs to be in line with the salary situation of the overall company.
Therefore, to attract Guo Liang to join, we still have to draw some big pie and attract him with his vision for the next few years.
Xu Zhiquan is not a stingy boss to his employees, but employees' promotions and salary increases also depend on their actual output and contribution.
In addition, Chenfeng Technology is still in the start-up and capital investment stage. It is impossible to improve the salary of employees right away. At least it needs to launch the product and stabilize the revenue...
Xu Chen took Guo Liang around the park, naturally mainly to show him the strength of Chenfeng Technology and its future development prospects.
Guo Liang was still full of curiosity and asked some questions.
Xu Chen did not hide anything and gave an overview of Chenfeng Technology's current status and future industrial plans to Guo Liang.
After hearing Chenfeng Technology’s industrial layout, Guo Liang couldn’t hide his emotion:
“It’s really unexpected that a county like Tiancheng, a prefecture-level city, has such a visionary company and boss.”
Xu Chen smiled and said:
"The city is also very optimistic about us, so it has given a lot of policy support, including financial support."
Guo Liang nodded:
"You can take over a state-owned factory, which shows the support of the city."
Xu Chen also told Guo Liang some relevant information.
Guo Liang couldn't hide his surprise and said seriously:
"Today has opened my eyes. Mr. Xu really has a chance to become the richest man in Tiancheng!"
……
At noon, Xu Chen took Guo Liang to the canteen in the park.
Originally, the canteen of Guangming Factory was divided into "big canteen" and "small canteen".
The "big canteen" is where workers eat, while the original supervisors and leadership of Guangming Factory ate in the "small canteen."
After Xu Zhiquan took over, he felt that the setting of this "small canteen" was not appropriate and was not conducive to uniting the entire factory staff, so he canceled it.
So now the supervisors and leadership in the factory also eat in the "big canteen".
Correspondingly, the food standards in the cafeteria have also been improved. This undoubtedly won a wave of support and won praise from employees.
The original "small canteen" still remains, but only occasionally when leaders or guests from outside come, it will open the door specially to entertain...
It was lunch time, and there were already many factory employees dining in the canteen, all queuing up to get their meals in good order.
After all, Guangming Factory was a state-owned factory, and it was under semi-military management at that time, and the discipline and quality of its employees were still very high.
Xu Chen and Guo Liang also queued up for food.
“The new production line is not yet in place, so there are only about half of the employees in the factory.
As for the employees on the other side, my dad temporarily arranged to help with several seedling projects..."
Xu Chen also briefly explained the considerations behind workers' income.
Guo Liang nodded:
"Such an arrangement is indeed very appropriate. It can help workers solve their income dilemma and also solve the problem of labor shortage in your seedling project. It's no wonder that you can get support from the city..."
He looked around at the employees eating in the canteen, and then said:
"Hundreds of employees have landed safely, and Mr. Xu is really a capable person.
In some places, state-owned factories have been restructured, but there have been too many reports of laid-off workers and conflicts. ”
……
Naturally, some employees knew Xu Chen as the "boss's son" and greeted him politely when they came over.
They didn't know what to call Xu Chen, so they followed Wu Yue and the others and called him "Little Mr. Xu".
The two of them found a seat by the window for ventilation.
After eating for a while, Xu Chen didn't go around and around anymore, but went straight to the topic.
"Mr. Guo should have a general understanding of the situation here.
It is expected that within a month or two, the first electric vehicle product will enter the production line.
Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!
My dad also needs a supervisor to coordinate marketing, sales and channel distribution..."
Guo Liang was stunned for a moment, as if he was a little surprised.
He frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly understood.
Guo Liang was speechless for a moment.
He was born in sales and has been traveling around for many years. He has seen everything.
But maybe it was about himself, so Guo Liang didn't know how to react.
Xu Chen smiled, but said nothing more, waiting for Guo Liang's feedback.
Guo Liang paused for a while, then his expression straightened:
"Teacher Xiao Xu thinks so highly of me, I was flattered for a while..."
Xu Chen smiled and said:
"Mr. Guo, think about it. I've known you for a while and I think Mr. Guo is quite suitable for this position.
If you are interested, I will introduce you to my dad. ”
I have roughly introduced the situation and prospects of our company. Mr. Guo can also do some research on his own, and there is no need to worry about it for a day or two. ”
Guo Liangming nodded and said:
“I am actually very optimistic about the prospects of your company.
I just listened to Mr. Xu’s analysis of the trends in the electric vehicle industry, and I agree with it very much.
Mr. Xu was able to take down the Guangming Factory and get so much support from the city, so he already had a foundation, and it was not completely built from scratch.
What's more, I also appreciate Teacher Xiao Xu's ability and insight very much..."
He paused:
“It’s just that I have been working in the pharmaceutical industry for so many years, so I am still a little worried about suddenly changing my career.
You really need to think about it..."
Xu Chen: "It's okay, Mr. Guo will think about it seriously.
But you'd better give me an answer as soon as possible...
My dad is also anxious to recruit people, and has already started looking for sales and channel line managers in the provincial capital. I'm afraid that if time goes by, this position will be occupied. ”
Xu Chen said this, implying that Chenfeng Technology would also have other candidates, which naturally put some psychological pressure on Guo Liang.
You can't completely put on a posture of "begging" the other party to come over, but give a "two-way choice" attitude.
When people make choices, they are more likely to be induced and deceived when they are under psychological pressure.
Of course, Xu Chen did not actually "induce and bewitch". The choice he gave Guo Liang was indeed a very good opportunity.
Guo Liang actually knew this well.
It's just that something unexpected happened and he had to give up the contacts and resources accumulated in the pharmaceutical industry for more than ten or twenty years. Guo Liang really needed to weigh it for a while.
……
After coming out of the cafeteria, Xu Chen took Guo Liang for a walk around the park.
Guo Liang received the job request from Chenfeng Technology. As he walked around the factory, his mentality changed significantly.
The two walked near the complex.
There is a two-story building next to it, which was originally a small exhibition hall of Guangming Factory, used to display the "glorious history".
At this moment, the first floor has been cleared out, and several workers are busy renovating it.
Xu Chen explained:
"Teacher Fang Jun, do you still remember? You saw it last time in Jinfeng Building."
Guo Liang thought for a while: "Is this the girl that Mr. Xu interviewed last time?"
Xu Chen: "Fang Jun is now the financial director of the company.
She likes to drink some wine recently...
The first floor here will be converted into a small bar, and Teacher Fang Jun will come to take care of it. This is also a little hobby of hers. ”
Guo Liang smiled: "That's it."
But I was thinking in my heart, how could it still be like this...
The factory is so big that it can be so capricious.
……
Xu Chen took Guo Liang for a walk in the complex.
I happened to bump into Yang Congxin and his technical team in a meeting, so I went in to say hello.
Fang Jun was in Jinfeng Building today. Several children in the finance room also greeted Xu Chen politely after seeing him.
Xu Chen took Guo Liang to sit in the reception room. The two made a pot of Pu'er and drank it leisurely for a while.
"Does Mr. Guo smoke? My dad also stocked up some good cigarettes here."
Guo Liang smiled and said:
"I quit smoking."
He drank a few sips of tea, was silent for a while and said:
"Mr. Xu, I've thought about it carefully. I'm very interested in the position in your company."
……
Xu Chen laughed and helped Guo Liang pour half a cup of hot tea:
"Mr. Guo, let's leave later today. My dad has gone to see the construction site and will be back soon.
I'll drag you to chat with him later. ”
……
……
In the evening, Xu Chen walked out of the complex alone.
Xu Zhiquan has returned to the factory. Xu Chen has introduced Guo Liang to get to know him again, and they are talking in detail at the moment.
Regarding the specific position situation, it would be more appropriate to leave it to "Mr. Xu" to discuss.
As a "boss", Xu Zhiquan still has a very charming personality. Xu Chen has nothing to worry about when he "manipulates" Guo Liang.
What's more, Guo Liang happened to encounter some difficulties in the workplace in his current pharmaceutical company. Since he expressed his clear intention to Xu Chen, things were almost inseparable.
It is very crucial for Morrowind Technology that he can come in now.
In the future, product sales and channel distribution will need to be controlled by a strong supervisor. Currently, this module is still missing.
Theoretically speaking, Xu Chen can do the job himself.
But "Mr. Xu" still has to go to Shanghai to study, not to mention that he just wants to be a "rich second generation" quietly and really doesn't want to make himself too hard.
Hiding behind the scenes and giving remote control commands, you are already very tired...
As I wandered down from the complex, my cell phone suddenly rang.
When I picked up the call, I saw it was the administrative director Wu Yue calling.
"Mr. Xu, you haven't left yet, have you?"
Xu Chen: "I haven't left yet. What's going on with Sister Yue?"
Wu Yue: "There is an idle Teana in the factory, and Mr. Xu asked you to take it and drive it first."
Xu Chen laughed: "Okay, thank you sister Yue!"
After a while, Wu Yue came out of the complex and handed the car key to Xu Chen:
"Just in the parking area at the door, black nature sounds."
Xu Chen: "Why is there an extra car?"
Wu Yue explained:
“It was the original car of deputy factory director Jin Guiyuan. The car was still relatively new, so it was not sold.
Originally, Mr. Xu was assigned to Director Yang.
But Director Yang lives in a staff apartment nearby and walks to and from get off work every day.
Moreover, his driver's license had been for many years and he was not driving smoothly, so he gave it back.
Mr. Xu said that you will start school in September, so I will give you this car to use this month..."
Xu Chen: "That's it, thank you sister Yue!"
Wu Yue smiled: "Xiao Xu is always so polite to me!"
……
Xu Chen took the key and walked towards the parking area.
I'm still very happy. This is considered the privilege of "Little Mr. Xu", right?
As soon as I walked to the parking area, I saw a white Audi A3 just parked.
The car door opened and it was Fang Jun who stepped out.
Fang Jun had no expression on his face and said:
"You happen to be here, come and help me carry the wine!"
Xu Chen: "..."
(End of chapter)