The ordered dishes were quickly served, along with several bottles of beer.
Wang Dawei is a very straightforward person.
He picked up the bottle opener and opened two bottles of beer first. After pushing a full bottle to Chen Dong, he poured a full glass of beer from the bottle in front of him.
"Mr. Chen, I'll drink first. Since my friends think highly of me and recommended me to you, it's my honor, an opportunity for me, Wang Dawei, and even a turning point in my life. I, Wang Dawei, may not have any other skills, but I never cut corners when I do things and I will do my best."
With that, Wang Dawei picked up his beer glass and downed it in one gulp.
Then, the empty wine glasses were refilled.
"Eat vegetables, eat vegetables."
Chen Dong picked up his chopsticks and took a few bites. To be honest, the small restaurant didn't look very clean, but the taste was still pretty good.
After a few drinks.
The two gradually opened up to each other.
Chen Dong discovered that Wang Dawei was a talkative person who easily became boisterous after drinking, but from his words, one could clearly sense the sincerity of Wang Dawei's words.
"Dawei, just because of your drive, I'll invest in you, not anyone else."
Chen Dong raised his glass and clinked it with Wang Dawei's, a gesture that was, of course, a natural progression.
“Okay, if Mr. Chen is willing to invest in me, I will definitely make something of myself.”
With a rosy complexion, Wang Dawei, abandoning his previous low-key demeanor, patted his chest and made a promise.
"In that case, I wish you all the best in making your express delivery company bigger and stronger."
"I've already thought of a name for the company: Shunfeng (顺风, meaning 'smooth sailing')."
"Following the wind?"
"Smooth Sailing, what a great name!"
Wang Dawei slapped his thigh, very satisfied with Chen Dongqi's company name, "The letters our clients give us will arrive at their destination smoothly."
The two of them enjoyed their drinks at the dinner table.
Drinking with straightforward people gave Chen Dong a feeling of returning to his old days!
Unlike now, where he has made a lot of money, Chen Dong is now facing global financial giants, and one wrong step could lead to his downfall.
Wang Dawei has a very江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) vibe.
However, Chen Dong really liked his江湖气气 (jianghu qi, a kind of chivalrous spirit).
In his view.
Successful business people, regardless of their industry, especially in this era, often possess a certain sense of chivalry and loyalty. This will likely continue to be true for many in the future, because doing business is often about being a good person.
Being good at interpersonal relationships makes business easier and allows you to get lower prices.
For example, when purchasing goods, the other party needs to pay a 50% deposit, but because of your character and your ability, they may only ask you to pay a 30% deposit.
Therefore, if you know how to get along with people, your business will have a greater advantage than others.
If someone like this is a boss, employees will follow him wholeheartedly because he knows how to get along with people.
Such people are usually known for their generosity and open-heartedness at drinking parties.
There's a saying: one's drinking habits reveal one's character, and one's card playing habits reveal one's character.
They are actually saying the same thing.
A truly generous person won't get bogged down in trivial matters and will be very magnanimous towards others. But if you think they're a sucker, you're mistaken. Such a person is simply generous, not stupid.
Wang Dawei's success in later generations was due to both opportunity and his excellent interpersonal skills.
He's straightforward, generous, decisive, and doesn't waste time with empty talk. He's a very practical person, and you'd want to be friends with someone like him.
on the contrary.
After you've been taken advantage of once, would you still want to be friends with those stingy, calculating people?
The answer is yes.
Wang Dawei has not yet succeeded, but his performance today has left a deep impression on Chen Dong.
Thinking that Shunfeng would eventually become worth hundreds of billions, or even reach a market value of trillions, Chen Dong said he wanted to invest ten million yuan, but Wang Dawei shook his head firmly.
"Two hundred thousand is enough!"
Wang Dawei's words surprised Chen Dong.
How could 200,000 be enough?
And how could he state such a number so decisively?
Wang Dawei offered his explanation: "Boss Chen, this amount was carefully calculated by me beforehand."
There was something he didn't say: Wang Dawei needed to take control of the company himself.
If Chen Dong invests too much capital, then whether he is considered a partner in running the company or working for Chen Dong is a question.
Wang Dawei then explained his plan.
"This is my plan: with some start-up capital, I'll start with a regional operation, then expand to franchises... If it works out, I'll look for opportunities to take control. So, 200,000 yuan in start-up capital should be enough to give it a try."
Most people would prefer more start-up capital, but Wang Dawei only needed 200,000 yuan.
Is he stupid? Or is he just plain dumb?
Neither!
If he's stupid, then there are no smart people in the world.
Someone who can build a courier company into a company with a market value of hundreds of billions is by no means a fool.
on the contrary.
Wang Dawei is a man who truly gets things done, which may be the reason why he was able to succeed in his previous life.
Chen Dong couldn't help but think this.
Next, the two discussed the issue of equity ownership.
Wang Dawei: "Boss Chen, since we're working together, I want to make one thing clear: we're partners. You provide the money, and I'll provide the effort. I need to keep control over the company's operations and decision-making."
After speaking, Wang Dawei looked at Chen Dong somewhat nervously.
He didn't want to have a major disagreement with Chen Dong over the issue of equity distribution, since the two had just been having a pleasant conversation.
If Chen Dong insists on taking control, Wang Dawei can only apologize.
He may still be an insignificant nobody, but his heart is filled with the stars and the sea, and he has his own dreams.
Chen Dong nodded. He had considered eating alone, but ultimately rejected the idea.
Because everyone's energy is limited, Chen Dong is not a god, but just an ordinary person.
The reason for their success is that they have the advantage of being reborn, and can see the development trend of the next ten or twenty years.
That is why Chen Dong stands on the shoulders of giants, and what he sees is far beyond what others can compare to.
Penguins are the best example.
There was a time when penguins faced three near-extinction events and were almost wiped out.
At that time, Mr. Ma's thoughts were the same as most ambitious young people: he wanted to possess everything, meddle in everything, and become the top in the industry.
But as it turns out, this path is a dead end.
On the one hand, the nation will not allow another Samsung empire to rise.
On the other hand, doing so will attract countless enemies, which is tantamount to shattering the dreams of countless people.
Of course, they will gang up on you.
Why did the penguins create a penguin empire after changing their strategy?
This means you shouldn't try to be a thoroughbred horse, but rather a discerning judge of horses.
Wouldn't it be great to win over all your enemies to your side and make them serve you?
Chen Dong smiled and said, "Dawei, I agree with everything you said. I will only be responsible for investing in the company and enjoying the final results. I will not participate in the company's operation or decision-making."
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