597: 586 597: 586 In Song Yun’s mind, information about Song Tieniu, whom he had heard of but never met, suddenly surfaced.
Song Tieniu was born in the Song Family, grew up in the Song Family, and was even more genuinely from the Song Family than Song Yun himself.
He skipped three grades from elementary to junior high, finished the eighth grade with the highest scores in his school, and was admitted to one of the best high schools in Beijing, bypassing ninth grade altogether.
Later, when he continued to the eleventh grade, he took the college entrance exam and became that year’s dark horse in Beijing’s gaokao circle, ranking within the top three.
This was not the most legendary thing about Song Tieniu!
Song Tieniu was specially recruited by colleges, but who would have thought that he would suddenly declare that he had read all the books he needed to in his life and didn’t want to continue his education, then threw away his admission notice.
He ran off to do business with his family instead.
This was around the early 1990s, and at that time, this behavior was absolutely rebellious.
However, Mr.
Song waved his hand and handed a company over to this young man, freshly stepping into society, to let him show his capability.
As a result, within about five years’ time, this little-known small company of the Song Family grew into a massive corporation covering half of Shen Zhou under Song Tieniu’s leadership.
The company had a very likeable but rather vulgar name, Treasure Pavilion!!
Later on, in less than three years, Treasure Pavilion spread throughout the major and medium-sized cities across the country, covering a very wide array of items.
According to Song Tieniu, everything in the world could be a treasure, from as small as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and sanitary pads, to as large as gold and silver jewelry and antiques.
Treasure Pavilion hardly had anything it did not sell, which is why some people also gave Song Tieniu the nickname “Song Caishen” (God of Wealth Song).
Song Yun knew that the Song Family would arrange for someone to come down to help, or rather to teach him to manage the family’s enterprises, but he didn’t expect such a prominent figure to arrive.
Song Tieniu’s status in the Song Family was extremely high because his Treasure Pavilion could generate at least 20 billion yuan for the family each year, which was nearly one percent of the Song Family’s total annual income.
Do not underestimate this one percent.
The Song Family’s businesses were not only widespread across Shen Zhou but also very extensive abroad.
In the United States, the Song Family had stakes in companies like Microsoft and Intel.
Therefore, one percent of the Song Family’s total income was beyond the imagination of the average person.
Why did they send Song Tieniu?
What was Mr.
Song’s intention?
What was Song Tieniu’s stance?
These were the three major questions that Song Yun now faced.
What was Song Tieniu’s attitude towards him?
All of these questions filled Song Yun with doubts, but as someone who had a bit of calculation in mind, he naturally would not voice these questions out loud.
“Uncle Tie Niu, you don’t mind if I call you ‘Uncle’, right?” Song Yun asked with a smile.
“Ha ha, I’d be overjoyed!
After all, I am just someone from a collateral branch of the Song Family.
You people from the main line are the true Song Family.
If you call me ‘Uncle’, I even feel unworthy, haha,” Song Tieniu said with a carefree laugh, appearing to lack guile.
Song Yun, however, was not deceived by Song Tieniu’s façade.
Anyone capable of building a business empire in less than a decade, although under the influence of the Song Family, undoubtedly had skills and shrewdness far beyond what he seemed.
“Heh, if we’re talking about seniority, I really should call you ‘Uncle’.
So, there’s nothing unworthy about it!” Song Yun chuckled, “Did Uncle Tie Niu arrive in Sunan just today?”
“Yeah, the plane went for inspection yesterday, and I just flew in from Yanjing today.
Damn it, I’ve said before that those small planes aren’t reliable; one of these days, I’ll have to get an Airbus A380.
Such a big plane would look so domineering,” Song Tieniu said.
“Hehe, Uncle Tie Niu also likes big things?
I think planes should be a bit bigger too; it’s more interesting that way,” Song Yun agreed.
“Yeah, my little brat at home only likes those refined and cultured things, without any of the boldness a man should have.
You seem manlier, Xiao Yun.
You’re truly from the Song Family’s main line.
You might not know, but folks from the Song Family’s main line tend to be more grand and majestic,” Song Tieniu remarked.
“Hehe, I’m not aware of that.
I think my father is quite gentle, though,” Song Yun responded.
“Your dad?
You haven’t seen Ergou when he’s imposing.
When he gets angry, even the Forbidden City shakes!
Ah, but that’s all old history.
I won’t say more about it.
Mr.
Song instructed me when he sent me here.
He said I should properly help you manage your enterprises.
I’ll let you know if you want to learn, Uncle Tie Niu will definitely teach you with care.
If you don’t want to learn about business and prefer to play in your big circle, Uncle Tie Niu will also manage these enterprises well for you, but just for one year.
I suggest you find someone close to you to learn from me.
Of course, those close to you might not always be safe, so the safest bet is to find your woman.
If you have a woman interested in business, I, as an elder, will definitely teach her with care,” Song Tieniu said.
“I’d still like to learn a bit,” Song Yun said, “but I’ll also have a brother come and learn from Uncle Tie Niu.”
“Your brother?
Zhao Yan?” Song Tieniu inquired.
“Yes, Uncle Tie Niu knows of Zhao Yan?” Song Yun asked.
“Of course, I’ve heard of Zhao Yan.
He’s well-known for his financial investments, but I’m not sure how proficient he is with the actual business dealings,” Song Tieniu said.
“I’m not sure either.
I’ll ask him someday, and we’ll both learn from you.
We’ll really have to trouble Uncle Tie Niu then.”
“What are you saying, we’re all family here,” Song Tieniu said with a smile, “Mr.
Song really treasures you as a grandson.
When you have time, you should visit him more often in Beijing.”
“Understood.”
In the time that followed, Song Yun chatted casually with Song Tieniu.
There was no denying that whether in intelligence or social skills, Song Tieniu was an impressive figure.
With just a few simple sentences, he could fully and vividly convey his intended message.
Moreover, it made Song Yun feel very comfortable.
When they talked about business, Song Tieniu could bring in various references, simplifying complex principles, allowing Song Yun, who was actually quite clueless about business, to clearly understand what Song Tieniu was saying.
If not for the fact that Song Yun couldn’t yet be sure of Song Tieniu’s true intentions, he surely would have immediately asked Song Tieniu to help manage the industries of the Shura Alliance that he had established himself.
Song Yun currently had two types of industries: those he had established himself and those Mr.
Song had given him.
Song Tieniu was capable of managing the Song Family’s industries, but he still had no right to touch Song Yun’s personal business interests.