Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.
It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...
After toasting several elders, Shen Fang looked at everyone present.
"Besides attending the wedding banquet, I have something else to discuss with you all since you've come back this time."
From now on, I will no longer concern myself with anything related to the fruit processing plant. The Liangpin Shop brand is now well-known, and I want my three uncles to take turns serving as chairman.
Shen Tianliang looked at Shen Fang in shock: "Son, you're not going to be the chairman anymore. What if something happens to our family's brand in the future? You practically built Liangpin Shop with everyone's help. If you don't do that, what are you going to do?"
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Dad, your son is going to be involved in the arts and culture industry from now on. I'll still get my share of the village's profits. I'm just relinquishing my decision-making power. The overall situation is already set, and I can't let Liangpin Shop limit me."
Uncle: "Little Fang, there's no need to give up your position. Everyone supports you as chairman. If we were to take over, there would always be some bias. What if something goes wrong? Besides, we're all related in the village, so it's inevitable that we'd be biased. We're all getting old, and there are many things we don't know how to handle. You led everyone to build Liangpin Shop together. How can you just quit like that?"
Second Uncle nodded: "That's right, Xiao Fang, you are fair and just in your work. The profit sharing has been transparent over the years, and everyone trusts you. I'm afraid things will get chaotic if you leave."
Uncle Chen Kuo nodded: "Yes, Xiao Fang, if something happens to you after you leave, we are all old and don't know much about many things. If something goes wrong, it will be difficult to handle."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "My three uncles are highly respected. With them around, as long as things are fair and just, there won't be any problems. Besides, I'm not just going to walk away. If anything happens, just let me know. How could I possibly ignore it?"
Shen Tianci nodded: "That's good. We elders will help you look after the family business. As long as you don't just run away, everything will be fine."
The old man nodded: "Xiao Fang, you've always been very opinionated. We won't stop you from doing whatever you want, but this family business was built by you. We can only help you look after it. We don't trust others with it. Your three uncles are all getting old. We can let them take charge, but it's best if the decision-making power is still in your hands."
Second Master smiled and said, "Since Xiao Fang has already given up his position, we can find another capable person. We can't stop Xiao Fang from going out and making his way in the world, can we?"
The uncle sneered, "Shen Lao Er, what are you thinking? Find someone capable? Who's capable? Is your Shen Jin capable? He's good at everything from eating and drinking to gambling and whoring. Is that what you call capable?"
Master Shen glared at his uncle: "Shen Jianguo, what do you mean?"
The uncle sneered: "You know what I mean. Let me tell you, even if Xiao Fang leaves, the property of Shenjia Village will still belong to Xiao Fang. Without him, there would be no Shenjia Village as it is today. If anyone tries to take advantage of this opportunity, or plays tricks, I will ask the family genealogy to expel them directly."
Master Shen pointed angrily at his maternal uncle: "You!!!"
Shen Fang quickly smoothed things over: "Alright, alright, how about this: from now on, the three uncles will be acting chairmen, and you, maternal uncle, will be the inspector. All the elders can send their own people in if they want, even if they're lazy and idle. But I have one condition: they can't touch the company's core business. Is it okay if they just get paid to coast through each month?"
Uncle nodded: "That's fine. The people we arrange can't be managers. They can slack off if they want, but don't think about promotion. They still need to keep the power in their own hands. Xiao Fang, your mother is the company's accountant. In the future, when it comes to splitting the profits, let Tianliang, Tianci, and Xiao Kuo take charge."
Second Master Shen: "And what about me?"
The uncle took a sip of tea: "You? Go back to fishing."
Master Shen looked at Shen Fang and said ingratiatingly, "Little Fang, why don't you give your master a position too, and while you're at it, find a job for your good-for-nothing cousin as well."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Second Master, you're too old for that. Just enjoy your retirement. My cousin is fine as he is, he doesn't need to get involved in company affairs."
Master Shen looked at Shen Fang: "Really not going to work?"
Shen Fang shook his head: "Second Master won't agree. Even if I agree, Uncle won't agree."
Uncle nodded: "That's right, I won't agree. If you think you're living too comfortably, you can go work as a security guard at the company gate. That way you can still be useful in your old age."
Master Shen immediately glared and puffed out his cheeks. Shen Fang secretly gave his uncle a thumbs-up from under the table. The uncle smiled slightly upon seeing this.
With the matter settled, let's drink! Shen Yanhong and her companion came over to offer toasts, and after going around the circle, they reached Shen Fang's place.
Shen Yanhong smiled and looked at Shen Fang, then said to Liu Jialiang, "Isn't my uncle handsome? He looks like a big star. I even breastfed him when I was little."
Shen Fang immediately scratched his toes in embarrassment: "Yan Hong... that happened so many years ago, why bring it up again?"
Shen Yanhong chuckled: "Uncle, what I said was the truth. You even said it was quite sweet and drank it all afternoon. Our Xiaoli wasn't even full that night."
Shen Fang... Are you trying to embarrass me to death? Are all married women like this? Unscrupulous?
Shen Fang picked up a bowl of wine: "Ahem, I wish you a long and happy marriage and many children."
Shen Yanhong smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle."