"When dealing with those people, be careful. It's fine if things don't work out, but you can't shortchange Xiaotan. If you don't understand something, ask for instructions in time, don't be easily swayed into making your own decisions."
On the way back, Zhang Xuhui came to his uncle's house to see off Zhang Xupeng, who instructed thus.
"I know, the boss also said there might be some tricks, and told me to be careful,"
Zhang Xuhui nodded and said.
"Work hard, learn diligently, following Xiaotan will be very promising. It's okay to make mistakes, Xiaotan is actually very approachable, but if you're sloppy and don't put your heart into your work, then he can also be very ruthless."
"You must have met the first two female employees in my company; both of them were trained by Xiaotan. Also, Sun Yuming and Liu Wenbing, Xiaotan taught them a lot. As long as you're willing to ask him, he won't refuse to teach you."
"Not to mention me; all my foreign trade knowledge and online store knowledge were taught by Xiaotan. So don't be embarrassed just because he's younger than you. If someone knows more than you, they are better than you; ask when you need to."
Zhang Guolong looked at his son somewhat surprised.
He hadn't expected that his last task before returning to Beicang would actually be to explain this.
Speaking to his cousin with the air of a superior, after more than a year apart, he really had matured a lot.
"Are business people, or rather, rich people, all two-faced?"
After Zhang Xupeng left, Zhang Guolong suddenly asked Zhang Xuhui.
"Ah, Uncle, what do you mean by that?"
Zhang Xuhui didn't react.
"I'm asking what Xiaotan and your brother are like at work, and then what they are like in life?"
These past few days at home, his son only briefly talked about matters concerning Jinpeng Trade.
Jinpeng Trade's current boss had changed from Xiaotan to him.
As for Shanchi Technology, it had nothing to do with him.
He didn't understand how the two discussed business matters, but currently, it seemed the relationship they maintained from childhood had not changed, and Zhang Guolong was very relieved about this.
"Probably. Mr. Tan often says work and life should be separate. As for Peng Ya, I haven't really seen him work, and he rarely talks about these things with me."
Zhang Guolong nodded:
"Yes, he doesn't talk much about work at home either; it seems he's influenced by Xiaotan."
"It's different. Mr. Tan actually doesn't have much free time normally. Peng Ya being so idle is probably related to a different business type. When the business grows bigger, he probably won't be so idle."
"Let them be. Just don't forget what he just instructed you. I think what he said is quite right. Xiaotan's business is so big now; you won't lack a future by following him. And don't think he's inferior to you because he didn't go to university or anything. He just didn't go. Strictly speaking, he's still your junior, and the major he studied is definitely better than yours."
Zhang Xuhui smiled and said:
"I understand, Uncle, don't worry, I'll work hard."
Not to mention personally witnessing the rapid development of Shanchi Technology in the past six months, just the benefits on his side alone are not something a fresh graduate can achieve.
As Tan Jincheng's personal assistant, Zhang Xupeng's salary and benefits are naturally not low.
Food and lodging can all be covered by the company without spending a penny, and phone bills and such can all be reimbursed.
Regarding salary, the monthly basic salary has increased to 6,000 yuan, and holiday bonuses are on par with management.
Over the next calendar year, miscellaneous income will reach 100,000 yuan.
At the beginning of his employment, his classmates even joked about him, a dignified university student going to work in a small, broken factory, what future could there be?
But now, half a year later, there are really not many in his class doing better than him.
Those who entered Guo Jia institutions have to slowly accumulate seniority, and those who went to large companies don't earn as much as he does, not to mention he often has the chance to meet important leaders with his boss and make a good impression; this alone surpasses them.
These unique conditions were given to him by Shanchi Technology.
Zhang Xuhui is very clear about his own level and family background; if he changed to any other place, he wouldn't do better than he does at Shanchi Technology.
Such an opportunity is not something one can easily get.
"Uncle, can you do me a favor?"
Zhang Xuhui said giggling.
Zhang Guolong immediately became vigilant:
"What are you up to, kid?"
"Lend me some money. I want to buy a house in Beicang this year. Our boss said that housing prices will be higher year after year. My dad chipped in a bit for me, but I've only been working for half a year and don't have much savings, so I'm still a little short."
"Oh, I thought it was something else. This, how much do you need?"
Zhang Guolong said with a sigh of relief.
His elder brother's family is of average means, his sister-in-law doesn't have a stable job, and most of their income over the years has gone to funding Xuhui's education.
They probably don't have much savings left.
"Still short 50,000. I have 20,000 in hand, and my dad contributed 30,000. I plan to make a down payment of 100,000 yuan to buy a two-bedroom apartment."
Zhang Guolong nodded:
"Hmm, buying a house is important. Not just Beicang, houses in Yicheng have also risen a bit in price in the past two years. Buying early is indeed a good idea. I can lend you this money."
"But I might need about two years to pay it back, because I'll also have a mortgage to pay."
"No hurry on that. Your aunt and I aren't short on money. Peng Ya gave us a lot of money during Chinese New Year. Besides, he also has two Taobao stores, and the income from there has all been given to us. Actually, if you want to open a Taobao store, that's fine too; I think it's quite profitable."
"I know, but I don't know how to run an online store. You probably don't know yet, right? Peng Ya's two stores are managed by our boss's girlfriend for him. If it were me, I wouldn't dare."
"There's such a thing? Didn't you say Xiaotan's girlfriend is still a university student?"
"She is a university student, but also very capable. Occasionally, she also handles some translation work for the company. As for online stores, our boss taught her, and later, Peng Ya's two stores were also conveniently handed over to her to manage."
Gu Qingqing usually had some things that needed help with and would also instruct Zhang Xuhui to do them, so he had a relatively good understanding of her and Tan Jincheng's past experiences.
Peng Ya and the boss are childhood friends, so he can ask the boss's girlfriend to help.
If he were to do the same, that would be asking for trouble.
After listening to Zhang Xuhui's narration, Zhang Guolong gave a wry smile:
"Are young people nowadays all so capable? It's one thing for Xiaotan to be capable, but his girlfriend is also so capable. Peng Ya must have saved the world in his past life, right? His luck is too good."
It's one thing for Xiaotan to help him make money; now even he and his wife are benefiting from it.
This isn't something that can be dismissed by just paying some operating fees.
"Haha, maybe Peng Ya helped our Mr. Tan in his past life, and then our Mr. Tan is helping him in this life, returning the favor. Anyway, good luck is a good thing; he won't have to worry in this life."
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"Oh, I'm worried. I'll be busy after the Lantern Festival, and I probably won't have much time to spend with you then."
"It's okay. We'll also start school after the 15th. Don't we still have a week to be together?"
"That's true. Just stick with me this week. I'll take you wherever I go, okay?"
On the highway to Yongcheng, Tan Jincheng was complaining to Gu Qingqing that after the Lantern Festival, he would enter a busy state.
The first was the "Shanchi Electric Vehicle Environmental Quality Thousand-Mile Ocean Journey Event" officially held on February 12th.
The first stop is Beihai in Gaisheng.
On the morning of February 12th, Mr. Li Qiangzhong, a well-known domestic driver, and his assistant will depart from Beihai to begin his 60-day journey.
This journey, starting from Beihai, will travel north along the coastline without support vehicles or support teams, passing through eleven provinces, cities, and autonomous regions such as Gaisheng, Yuesheng, Minzhe two provinces, and Hushi, finally reaching Dandong, a northern coastal city.
The driver needs to cover over 6,300 kilometers in 60 days, averaging over 100 kilometers per day.
Such as the starting city, Hushi, where a stop will be made to participate in a conference, and the final destination city, all require Tan Jincheng to go personally for promotion.
In addition, there are production and sales conferences organized by agents, which also require Tan Jincheng to make an appearance.
Furthermore, he also needs to go to Duidu to establish Shanchi Technology's battery R&D department.
All of these need to be personally handled by Tan Jincheng.
Overall, Tan Jincheng, fresh from the New Year, is truly very busy, spending at least about a month traveling across the country.
Unable to meet for over a month, as a boyfriend, Tan Jincheng felt a bit indebted to Gu Qingqing, which was also one of the reasons why he persuaded Gu Qingqing to come to Beicang with him this time.
To have a full week together was an unprecedented luxury for both Boss Tan and Gu Qingqing.
"By the way, I plan to buy a villa after a while. Do you have any ideas? For example, decoration style or such."
"Why are you buying another house? What do you need so many houses for?"
"One is to improve the living environment, the other is as an investment. In a few years, I'll bring my sister over to study; the house won't be big enough then. My sister is especially cute right now."
A child over one year old is at their most fun age, babbling and toddling towards you; those little expressions can just melt your heart.
"Then hurry up and bring her over, let me play with her. Children are so much fun, hee hee. As for the villa, since you're bringing your family over, I have no opinion on the decoration style; you can decide yourselves."
Immediately after, Gu Qingqing also asked:
"Are houses really worth investing in, as you say? They just go up in price after buying? Then how will shop businesses operate in the future? Won't rent take up a large portion of expenses?"
"Of course, but it also depends on the city. If your family has spare money, you can let our dad buy a few houses in Hangcheng, especially those near Alibaba. He will definitely thank me then."
"You're so sure? Then how much do you think it will increase?"
"How much it will increase depends on Guo Jia. My point is to buy near Alibaba; besides enjoying appreciation, it's also relatively easy to rent out, which is more beneficial for investment."
"Alright then, I'll talk to my dad tonight. My dad said two days ago that you were worth over 100 million at 20; he was a bit taken aback."
"Hahaha, I'm an exception, an exception. Our dad is also excellent."
(End of chapter)