On rainy winter days, it's even colder than on snowy days. Fang Yang slept until noon before getting up, drinking a glass of milk, which warmed his stomach a little.
Today is the Little New Year in the South, but it's different in Shanghai. The Little New Year is on the 29th of the lunar calendar. However, many people in the company have already gone back home for the New Year. Those who don't have to stay can take their leave early.
Zhao Liang is coming over today, so Fang Yang is too lazy to go to the company. He'll sleep in and wait until noon to pick him up from the airport before going to the company, to avoid the hassle of going back and forth.
Back then, Fang Yang met Zhao Liang, who was like a mountain of flesh. He didn't know what Zhao Liang ate to grow up like that. Just looking at him was intimidating. If he were in Japan, he would probably be a sumo wrestler!
"Liangzi, you came over right after the Lunar New Year yesterday. I hope your family won't have any objections?"
"Hey, what's wrong with that? There were hardly any people at home yesterday, it was the eve of the Lunar New Year, everyone was working overtime. If it weren't for having to keep Grandpa company, I would have come over a few days ago!"
"There's no rush. After lunch, you can lead your team over for the handover. I'll take your luggage back for you. You can drive back yourself later!"
"Okay, then you'd better prepare a car for me!"
"Absolutely! Forget about cars, you're too skinny. I'm afraid you won't be able to get out once you're in one. Uncle Yang has prepared a G63 for you, it's perfect for you!"
Zhao Liang was overjoyed, "Uncle Yang really understands me! Thank you so much, I'll have a few drinks with him later!"
"Let's do it tonight. You're going to hand over the business this afternoon. When I go back later, I'll buy some extra groceries and treat you to a welcome dinner tonight."
As they were talking, the two arrived at the cafeteria. Yang Huajin was preparing a hot pot, which was steaming and bubbling. Chen Chen muttered that he wanted to eat but didn't dare to, and was very impatient.
As soon as Fang Yang and his companion entered, Yang Huajin and Chen Chen stood up. Looking at Zhao Liang, who resembled a mountain of flesh, they couldn't help but laugh. "Zhao Liang, right? Today, Xiao Yang said he's going to make you a special hot pot. Here we go, Lao Fang Matsutake and Wagyu Beef Hot Pot. You'll definitely love it."
Smelling the aroma of the hot pot that filled the room, Zhao Liang chuckled and said, "Yangzi really understands me! I don't have any other hobbies, but I'm particularly fond of food. I've tried all the famous dishes in the streets and alleys of Beijing, and now I finally have time to come to Shanghai to eat. I've been looking forward to it for so long."
Chen Chen laughed and said, "Well, I've found another kindred spirit. Zhao Liang, right? Let's get closer in the future and try some local snacks from different places. Life is all about eating, drinking, and having fun."
Alright, Fang Yang patted his forehead. Another bunch of like-minded foodies!
"Let's eat first. Liangzi has something to do later, so we can't drink at noon! Come to my house tonight to celebrate the Lunar New Year in our hometown. Today is the 24th!"
Fang Yang gestured for Zhao Liang to sit down casually. Yang Huajin had already prepared the ingredients, and the four of them sat down and began to eat heartily. It was past one o'clock, and they were all starving. There was no time for idle chatter.
After munching on a little something, Fang Yang asked Yang Huajin, "Uncle Yang, how many film albums did you confirm today? Have they all been sent out? If we don't send them out soon, it'll be Chinese New Year, and the courier services will stop operating!"
"More than 120 million tickets have all been sent out. This time, the company is flush with cash, over 10 billion! Liu Fang can't stop smiling. The money for the company's land purchase and construction is temporarily secured. Didn't you see? Today, several express delivery trucks and more than a hundred people came to pack. The scale of it was incredible. I've never seen anything like it in my life."
Fang Yang chuckled and said, "Hehe, it's perfect timing to build the office building and family quarters first, as well as the server. That's the most important thing. Yang Tai has already taken office there, so we can go and see how that land is after the New Year!"
Zhao Liang asked curiously, "Yangzi, what's going on here?"
Fang Yang laughed and said, "The company is planning to relocate after the New Year, so we're looking to buy a piece of land. The policies in Shanghai are quite strict, so we have no choice but to move to Xihu City. It just so happens that Ouyang Ming, the former director of Shanghai TV, has just been transferred there to take up a new post. We've also found a 3,000-acre plot of land there and are planning to buy it to build our headquarters. Isn't it great that all the good things are happening at once? Haha!"
Zhao Liang's heart skipped a beat. "Building a headquarters doesn't require such a large piece of land, does it? Do you have other plans?"
"Let's not talk about that now. I'll explain it to you tonight when I have time. After you go to Dadi this afternoon to hand over the business, first check on the cinemas whose leases are about to expire. Renew their leases and then prioritize upgrading them after the New Year. Make sure that at least 70% of the screens are 3D. At the same time, improve the atmosphere around the cinemas. Upgrade the surrounding shops, restaurants, milk tea shops, and lounges."
"Isn't that unnecessary? It's just a movie theater, and you've turned it into a leisure venue?"
Fang Yang patted Zhao Liang on the shoulder, "That's exactly the kind of relaxed atmosphere we're looking for. Think about it, what kind of people come to watch movies?"
Without a second thought, Zhao Liang replied, "Aren't they just some young people dating?"
"You know they're all young people dating, right? You need to understand what dating is all about? Atmosphere! And the place to be!"
“If we provide a place like this, some young people will come here to kill time, have a meal, drink milk tea, and maybe catch a movie, right? Or they might come to watch a movie after dinner, but the movie hasn't started yet, and you can't leave them waiting awkwardly, can you? Would they come back next time? So a comfortable place to kill time is very necessary, don't you think?”
Zhao Liang looked at Fang Yang strangely, "Hey Yangzi, where did you learn these ideas? Did you come up with them while watching a movie with Zhou Xin?"
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