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...
"How's the training going for our technicians here?"
Shen Fang poured Chen Yidan a glass of wine, and the two clinked glasses.
"It's great. All our employees who come here are very ambitious, here to learn new skills. And the salaries are high, with overseas allowances. More importantly, the benefits here are excellent. Plus, I've really implemented your policy, Mr. Shen, to ensure our employees don't go hungry. If we have plenty of money, as long as they learn well, we'll spend money like water."
"Get lost! What do you mean by me? A sucker?" Shen Fang rolled his eyes.
"No, but in this society, throwing money at people is the most effective. Talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words. If you don't pay your employees, why would they work hard for you?"
Shen Fang smiled and said, "There are only two reasons why an employee leaves a company: one is that they are unhappy, and the other is that they are not paid enough."
Chen Yidan raised his glass: "A perfect match, let's toast, Master Chen!!!"
The two chatted and laughed, drinking quite a bit, but to be honest, they were perfectly fine; it was 24° liquor. They drank eight bottles, but didn't feel drunk; instead, they felt a little bloated.
After the two left the restaurant, Chen Yidan took out a cigarette and offered one to Shen Fang.
"We haven't had enough. Mr. Chen, shall we find another place?"
"Sure, I'm fine with it, but I'm not drinking this stuff anymore, it tastes awful."
"I also want to try some baijiu, but there's none for sale. All that's available is Moutai, which I don't like."
Shen Fang took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hey, Lanlan, where are you?"
At that moment, deafeningly loud music started playing on the phone.
"Uncle, I'm home."
"Bullshit, do you think I'm deaf? The music is so loud."
"I'm really at home, I'm having a party at home."
"Oh, your brother Chen and I will be there in a bit."
"Okay, I'll call two more girls!!!"
Chen Yidan, who was standing nearby, chimed in: "Lanlan, call four!!! And they have to be 36D!!! And they have to be fair-skinned!!!"
"No problem, Brother Chen. How about the same few as last time?"
"Sure, sure, bring that girl with the baby face and big breasts!!!"
........
After hanging up the phone, Shen Fang glanced sideways at Chen Yidan.
"what?"
Shen Fang rolled her eyes: "You and Lanlan are pretty close, huh?"
Chen Yidan chuckled: "I ran into you at the club the other day, and that's when I found out that your little darling had been exiled to the frontier. Meeting a fellow countryman is naturally a tearful experience, and we often catch up together."
Sinking Square...
They hailed a taxi and got in.
"Speaking of which, your little darling is really well-connected. She's quite a big shot in the Jiangnan District now. Many rich second-generation kids recognize her as their boss. She travels in dozens of luxury cars, and there are even police escorts."
Shen Fang's lips twitched: "What the hell??? Big Sister?"
"Yeah."
"You don't know, do you? She's incredibly famous. Everyone on the bar street in Gangnam District knows her. She's a real legend."
Sinking Square........
When the two arrived at Shen Lanlan's villa, they saw various luxury cars parked in front, such as Porsches, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, GTRs, McLarens... dozens of them.
"See, I wasn't wrong."
"Uncle!!!"
Shen Lanlan, with her arms around two young women with snow-white skin, curvaceous figures, and wearing bikinis, waved to them with a carefree air.
Shen Fang rolled his eyes: "Come here!"
"oh."
Shen Lanlan dismissed the two girls and ran over with a grin.
"Brother Chen, have a cigarette."
Shen Lanlan offered Chen Yidan a cigarette, and then offered Shen Fang one, lighting it herself.
Chen Fang took a breath, looking at the villa's swimming pool, which was brightly lit and filled with scantily clad women and men with brightly colored hair, laughing and shouting. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it decadent and dissolute.
"Life's pretty good."
"Hehe, not bad, not bad."
Shen Fang rolled his eyes: "I heard from Lao Chen that you're quite influential in the rich second-generation circle in Jiangnan District?"
Shen Lanlan, hands on her hips, nodded smugly: "That's right, who dares to disrespect me? I have Sister Fu Zhen protecting me. Actually, these second-generation Koreans only hang out with me to curry favor. They think I'm very important, that I have the influence of the Samsung princess, plus I'm generous, good at partying, and a great drinker, so they all admire me. No exaggeration, I can practically command respect anywhere on the bar street now!!!"
"Uncle, I don't just hang out with them. I'm in charge of public relations, you know. They have a lot of resources that can help me, but I don't associate with those who can't. I also know a few sons of high-ranking officials. Anyway, I'm pretty powerful in the Jiangnan District."
Shen Fang nodded: "I'm not blaming you. I'll never stop you from doing what you want, as long as you don't touch those bottom-line things. I won't interfere. It's a good thing that you want to use other people's resources, but you're using them in the wrong place."
“I’m supporting you now, but how long do you plan to keep doing that? You need to learn to earn your own money. With the influence of these second-generation rich kids, there’s nothing you can’t do in South Korea. There’s no such thing as collusion between officials and businessmen here; it’s all about connections. With such a good network, what can’t you do? Use your brain. I’ll increase your allowance fivefold until the end of this year, and I’ll also give you $1 million as your initial start-up capital. I won’t be giving you any more money after that.”
Shen Lanlan's face instantly fell into a tearful expression: "No, Uncle, I..."
"I'll give you a few directions now: light hotels, coffee shops, and restaurants. These are all areas you can get involved in. With so many connections and resources, if you still can't make money, I really can pry open your head and see if it's all made of cement."
"Then what about my job as a CFO?"
"You'll still have to bear the burden yourself, and your salary will be the same, whatever it is."
"Give me more money?"
Shen Fang glanced at Shen Lanlan: "You agreed?"
Shen Lanlan shrugged: "What can I do if they disagree? Besides, you said it yourself, I have so many resources, making money is indeed quite easy. With so many suckers recognizing me as their boss, it would be a disservice to myself if I didn't take advantage of them."
Shen Fang patted Shen Lanlan's head: "If you're going to do it, then do it well. If you don't understand something, ask your sister Fu Zhen. She'll give you advice. Sometimes I'll transfer money to your account."
Chen Yidan laughed: "Lanlan, your brother Chen will definitely support you."
"Thanks, Brother Chen! Baolan and Xiuli are here, let's go have some fun! Uncle, I even got you two models, the kind with nine heads tall!!!"
Nine-headed? ??? *slurp*