“Brother-in-law, why is your shirt all sweaty? Wasn't the weather not hot today?” Upon returning to the office, Huang He went to the bathroom to shower. Leng Zhiruo tidied up the clothes her brother-in-law had changed out of and discovered his inner wear was completely soaked, emanating a strong scent of sweat that made her instinctively pinch her nose.
“Of course, you don't know how perilous it was today!” Huang He’s voice drifted from the bathroom.
“Perilous? Wasn't everything very smooth today? Where did the peril come from?” Leng Zhiruo was even more perplexed.
“Yes, everything was indeed very smooth today, but what if something had gone wrong?” Huang He sighed. “Today, I gambled the entire blind box sales network. If these people had rebelled, disagreed with my adjustments, or if someone had come forward to stir up trouble, it would have been a big problem. Our blind box sales network might have been completely paralyzed, as our blind boxes are currently sold through them!”
“Brother-in-law, you knew there was such a risk, yet you still did it?”
“Nonsense. Even if it were completely paralyzed, it would only be paralyzed for a few months. But if we let them continue to grow wildly like this, it would take more than a few months to change things in the future.”
“Fortunately, the problem has been resolved now, and the entire blind box sales network has been stabilized. As long as the branch companies at all levels are established, everything will be perfect!” Huang He chuckled.
“But the difficulty of this task is also very high. Over three hundred provincial, municipal, autonomous region, and direct-controlled municipalities across the country, as well as prefecture-level cities, all need branch companies. This will involve an enormous workload. Just hiring people might require thousands. Even with an average salary of 1200 yuan per person, the monthly salary expenses would amount to millions. The various affairs involved are extremely troublesome, and it’s all on your shoulders, brother-in-law. It’s truly too hard!” Leng Zhiruo said with some concern.
“Me? Oh, Zhiruo, you’re thinking too much. I won’t be handling these matters. My main focus right now is still on the battle with Tengda. For blind box-related matters and these branch companies, I’ll at most provide strategic guidance. The specific work will be entirely handed over to others!” Huang He laughed.
“Others? Who else can shoulder such responsibility? Almost all the talented people around us are outside. Headquarters is almost entirely comprised of people responsible for production. They probably can’t handle these things!” Leng Zhiruo began to seriously consider who the suitable candidates Huang He mentioned might be.
“What’s so difficult about finding them? Isn’t this person right in front of you, though far away?” Huang He smiled.
“Right in front of me, though far away? Brother-in-law, are you planning to let me take over these matters?” Leng Zhiruo asked, her mouth agape.
“That’s right. Besides you, Zhiruo, who else could it be?” Huang He burst into laughter.
“I can’t, I really can’t. I’m just a secretary. I can’t do those things!” Leng Zhiruo instinctively refused.
“Hey, don’t underestimate yourself too much. Although you are a secretary, you haven’t made any mistakes during your tenure as my secretary. You have handled everything with great detail and perfection. Based on this alone, you have surpassed many people.”
“Furthermore, although we need to set up hundreds of branch companies this time, the responsibilities of these companies are actually very simple. They are responsible for executing the company’s strategy, performing some mechanical supervision, communication, and execution. They don’t need to use their own brains to do things; they only need to be diligent and responsible in executing tasks. This is truly perfect for someone as meticulous as you!”
“At the same time, you have always been by my side. You probably know more about the company’s affairs than I do. With you there, things will be handled perfectly. This is a critical task concerning the future of Jiangnan Group, and only you can accomplish it!” Huang He said emotionally.
“Really?” Leng Zhiruo felt her passion begin to ignite. Her brother-in-law valued her so much; she must dedicate herself entirely and serve until her last breath.
“Moreover, this time we will also adopt the branch company model. An independent Jiangnan Sales Co., Ltd. will be established to uniformly command and lead the national sales branch companies. You will be the CEO of this company.”
“I’m also a CEO now!” Leng Zhiruo was a little excited. This meant she, like Zhimeng, would become the CEO of a branch company. Did this mean that in her brother-in-law’s heart, her status was the same as Zhimeng’s?
As Leng Zhiruo’s imagination ran wild, she heard Huang He continue, “The only drawback is that for the next few months, you probably won’t be by my side and will have to fly all over the country. You definitely won’t be able to be my secretary anymore. I don’t know who will be responsible for the numerous tasks around me!”
“What, Brother-in-law, you don’t want me as your secretary anymore!” Leng Zhiruo exclaimed in alarm, looking at Huang He in terror.
“What’s wrong? Have you become addicted to being a secretary?” Huang He grinned. “A secretary job isn’t something one can do forever. It’s a stepping stone. Now you can take flight and realize your self-worth. What else do you need this secretary job for? Do you enjoy washing my clothes and making my bed all day?”
“But if I’m not a secretary anymore, then other people will be doing the job of washing your clothes and making your bed for you. How can that be!” Leng Zhiruo blurted out aggrievedly, with a hint of moisture in her eyes.
“Zhiruo…” Huang He paused, then patted Leng Zhiruo’s head and gently tapped her forehead. “Refusal is useless. This matter is of great importance, and only you can accomplish it, so you must do it. You have no right to refuse!”
“Okay!” Leng Zhiruo responded softly.
“However!” Huang He’s tone shifted. “I’m not entirely at ease with giving the secretary job to someone else, so I’ll give you another task. Before you hand over your secretary work, within five days, help me find a qualified new secretary, and then you’ll be responsible for teaching her how to be a good secretary!”
“Oh, and an office of secretaries will be established around me. You will still be the director of the secretary office. The secretaries below you will report to you. How about that!” xxs壹贰
“Mhm!” Leng Zhiruo felt a little more at ease and hummed softly, pouting. “It’s not that I’m reluctant to give up the secretary job. It’s just that I don’t trust anyone else to do things. They aren’t as meticulous as I am, and they can’t handle things well. If brother-in-law is uncomfortable, then it’s all over!”
“Alright, alright! You can choose the new secretary, train her, and evaluate her. Everything is under your control!” Huang He appeased her.
“Can the new secretary be male?” Leng Zhiruo looked up and asked tentatively.
“No!” Huang He’s hairs stood on end. He immediately refused. “You want a man to wash my clothes, make my bed, and take care of my daily life? Please, do you want your brother-in-law to be disgusted to death?”
“Then find some aunties over 40. They are very meticulous in taking care of people!” Leng Zhiruo smiled.
“Taking care of people is not a problem, but can they handle the specific tasks you are responsible for? The aunties who can handle your current work are either in government offices or large corporations, and they have families. How could they possibly come to be someone else’s secretary!” Huang He shook his head.
“So, in the end, brother-in-law, you only want young and beautiful women to be your secretaries, right!” Leng Zhiruo pouted her lips in annoyance.
“Don’t worry about unnecessary things. How many women in the world are as beautiful as you? Yet, after all this time, has your brother-in-law ever made a move on you?” Huang He poked Leng Zhiruo on the forehead. “You can trust my self-control. After so long, there was only one slip-up, and that was when I had drunk alcohol…”
“What slip-up?” Leng Zhiruo asked curiously.
“Oh, nothing, nothing!” Huang He chuckled. “In any case, you’re in charge. As long as it’s a woman who can handle your work as a secretary, I have no objections!”
“Okay!” Leng Zhiruo nodded, then her mind began to frantically consider potential secretary candidates.
“Who should I choose?” Leng Zhiruo rubbed her temples, then her eyes lit up. “Why not call Zhiwen over!”