598: 587 598: 587 “Currently, there are 45 publicly listed companies under the Song Family’s control in the entire Sunan region,” Song Tieniu said with a smile.
“Among them, 10 companies rank among the top 100 national companies.
Most of these companies are directly under our Song Family’s control, and their legal representatives are our descendants.
Now, you, Song Yun, are the only boss of these companies.”
“They are not mine, they belong to the Song Family,” Song Yun said earnestly.
“Ah, yes, they belong to the Song Family,” Song Tieniu laughed, glancing at Song Yun as he spoke.
“Additionally, the Song Family owns another 234 companies in Sunan Province that are not publicly listed.
Some of these companies are directly controlled by the internal Song Family, while others are associated with our family’s name.
Of course, when I mention these 234 companies, I’m referring to those that make over 100 million yuan in annual profit!
I haven’t included the smaller companies that make tens or hundreds of millions; those are just for our descendants to practice running businesses.
For example, the Treasure Pavilion was where I practiced.
It’s been many years, and none have grown as big as Treasure Pavilion from small beginnings!
Hear me clearly, I’m talking about ‘big!’ There are others that have grown from small to large, but even the largest among them only make tens of millions in annual profit, not very impressive,” he explained.
Song Yun was astonished; companies making hundreds of millions were merely practice grounds for the family descendants.
The Song Family truly had deep pockets!
“So, are you shocked?
Haha, our Song Family’s hidden assets are far greater than this!” Song Tieniu continued with a laugh before pulling Song Yun to a quieter corner.
“Actually, some of the largest industries we own in Sunan are state-owned enterprises.”
“State-owned enterprises?” Song Yun asked, slightly taken aback.
“Aren’t those supposed to be public, not privately held…”
“Haha, if they say it’s the state’s, it’s the state’s; if not, then it’s not,” Song Tieniu explained.
“For example, the President of Sunnan Mobile is a Song Family member, my cousin.
Of course, that can’t exactly be counted as our industry, but his word carries more weight than the presidents of other upper companies we have here in Sunan.”
“So you mean to say that many of these sectors in Sunan have our people?” Song Yun asked.
“Yes, but we can’t have all our people there; we must operate semi-openly.”
Song Yun understood Song Tieniu’s words.
The Song Family was powerful, but society now was no longer like ancient times.
If one only focuses on consumption without observing the surroundings, many problems could arise.
When a family reaches a certain level, it becomes like a giant ship that is difficult to steer in a new direction.
So, when everyone acts this way, you’d better follow, and never be the one who sticks their neck out, for the gun always targets the one who stands out.
“Are these presidents also listening to me now?” Song Yun’s biggest concern was this.
Imagine, if even the president of Sunnan Mobile had to listen to him, then he wouldn’t have to pay for phone calls in the future.
How awesome would that be!
“Of course, but Song Yun, those people…
well, they each have their own pride.
You can use them appropriately, but if you treat them as mere subordinates, they might not bow down to you.
Though Mr.
Song is the main lineage, there are many influential people in the side branches, some of whom even Mr.
Song finds challenging to sway,” Song Tieniu explained.
“Like Uncle Tie Niu?” Song Yun asked with a smile.
“What am I compared to others!
My mom is still the elder sister of our grandfather.
Our branch is very close to the main lineage, we’re almost like half of the main lineage, naturally standing entirely on grandfather’s side!!!
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have confidently assigned me to help you, right?” Song Tieniu stated.
“That makes sense, haha.
Can Uncle Tie Niu tell me about some of the more powerful branches of the Song Family?” Song Yun inquired.
“That, I can’t discuss here, and it’s too complicated.
Even I don’t understand all of it.
Song Yun, you should find an opportunity to ask grandfather back in the capital; he sees things more clearly than us.”
“Alright then!” Song Yun nodded, then as if suddenly remembering something, asked, “I heard you have a son.
What has he been up to recently?”
“You mean that rascal of mine?
I sent him out to fool around and gain some experience,” Song Tieniu explained.
“That kid thinks too highly of his old man and likes showing off everywhere.
I sent him out to toughen up; if he turns out to be useless, I’ll have to send him abroad to be someone else’s problem,” he said with a laugh.
After chatting for a while, Song Tieniu had some business to attend to and had to leave.
He said he was going to organize some materials about the Song Family’s industries in Sunan.
Song Yun didn’t say much more and saw Song Tieniu off the boat.
“How do you feel?” Li Shishi asked.
“This Song Tieniu, I always feel there’s something odd about him, maybe because he’s too clever and slick,” Song Yun remarked.
“Hehe, my grandfather mentioned that Song Tieniu is one of the most outstanding members among the collateral branches of the Song Family.
If he openly supports you, your tasks will be much simpler in the future,” Li Shishi said.
“That’s true,” Song Yun nodded and then said with a smile, “Mr.
Xu has called us over; let’s go take a look.”
“Song Yun, this is President Zhang from Xingwang Heavy Industry, a leading figure in the heavy industry sector here in Sunan.
You should get closer to President Zhang in the future,” Xu Hongxing introduced a man in his fifties to Song Yun as they approached.
Song Yun greeted him with a smile, exchanged phone numbers, chatted about everyday life, and then moved on to the next person.
That evening, Song Yun met more presidents than he had in his entire life before.
His name became known amongst the upper echelons of Sunan through these repeated meetings and conversations.
About an hour later, having met most of the significant figures, Song Yun finally took a break, found a spot, and had a chat with Li Shishi.
Glancing around the crowd, Song Yun didn’t see the big-time director Feng Changhai anymore.
He might have already run off somewhere to burn incense and pray to the Buddha to spare him from any trouble with Song Yun.
Song Yun shook his head resignedly.
That man really lacked courage.