That's what he said, but seeing Ning Yuan's frankness, he believed her to some extent.
Ning Yuan quickly seized the opportunity: "Sometimes when you want to implement reforms, you will inevitably encounter obstacles. You always have to find ways to overcome difficulties. As the great man said, 'It doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat.'"
Uncle Qiao frowned: "You little girl, you're really quick-witted. You must have read a lot of the People's Daily newspaper."
After saying that, he followed his secretary to sit down at Ning Bingyu's table.
Uncle Joe was indeed a little angry, realizing he had been tricked!
However, Ning Yuan did not commit any crimes; she simply tried various methods to urge him to expedite the approval of the license, which could not be considered a bad thing.
It also gave him a new perspective on his work.
Perhaps only a quick-witted and entrepreneurial girl like Ning Yuan can bring a breath of fresh air to the newly opened market, sweeping away old ailments.
Ning Yuan could sense that the deep disgust in Uncle Qiao's eyes had disappeared, and Ning Yuan felt much more relieved.
He is indeed a person who can become a leader of the General Administration of Industry and Commerce; he has a very broad mind.
Ning Yuan originally wanted to go to the kitchen to see what good things Grandma Xia was planning to serve. She remembered that Uncle Qiao liked sweet wine, and Grandma had actually brewed some!
But before he could take two steps, he was stopped by Madam Ning.
"Ningning, come here for a second!"
Ning Yuan could only give Chu Hongyu a brief instruction, and Chu Hongyu nodded and gently patted her shoulder: "Go ahead."
Ning Yuan then turned and sat down next to Madam Ning.
Madam Ning looked at Uncle Qiao and said with a smile, "I'm thinking of involving Ning Yuan in the matter of the Tenth Department Store. You've seen the child's abilities."
Uncle Qiao was taken aback: "What?"
Ning Bingyu frowned instantly: "Mommy, we need to think about this matter carefully. I will personally oversee it."
The matter of the Tenth Department Store is not as simple as just cooperating with Shanghai.
Rather, it was because of their wise and decisive handling of the unexpected situation involving the last batch of transshipped goods that the "major clients" in Beijing gave them a chance to extend their reach back to the mainland and demonstrate their capabilities!
We must be extremely careful and cannot afford any mistakes.
Although Ning Yuan's own shop resembles a small department store, it is indeed novel.
However, she had no experience with large department stores!
Even the elites of their own Hong Kong government-owned department stores were poached from established large department stores like Lane Crawford overseas with high salaries.
Ning Yuan also tactfully said, "Second Madam Ning, I am just a student doing a social practice project, and I really don't have the ability to participate in the cooperation between the Hong Kong government and Shanghai department stores."
The goal of this collaboration in Shanghai is to bring in the new business model and management style of the Hong Kong government to the Ning family—essentially reopening a public-private partnership.
There must have been a lot of back-and-forth and trouble in between.
Even if she wanted to be a pioneer in reform and opening up, it wasn't appropriate for her to get involved; it was better to leave the headache to Ning Bingyu.
"But—" Madam Ning still wanted to fight for her daughter.
After all, such opportunities are rare. Allowing their daughter to acquire the Ning family's shares in the Tenth Department Store would be far more valuable than a Hong Kong government office building.
Ning Bingyu's face darkened. He was the real person in charge of the project and he absolutely could not allow his mother to use this project to curry favor with Ning Yuan, that little brat!
No matter how capable Char Siu Girl is, she's still just a student, and she doesn't have any experience managing large-scale projects or working in a formal department store!
He looked calmly at Madam Ning and said, "There's no need to discuss this further. I will not agree to such a rash decision..."
“I think Ning Yuan could participate,” Director Qiao suddenly said.
Ning Yuan frowned, Ning Bingyu frowned, and both looked at him incredulously: "Director Qiao..."
The same sentence appeared in both of their minds at the same time—
Wasn't this guy really upset with me (and the char siu girl)? Why did he suddenly change his attitude?!
Madam Ning's eyes lit up slightly, as if she had met a kindred spirit. She coughed and said, "Don't be so rude. Let the leader finish speaking."
Ning Bingyu and Ning Yuan could only keep quiet.
Uncle Qiao put down his coffee cup and said calmly, "Ning Yuan is from the mainland. She often travels to Guangzhou and is very familiar with the situation in both the mainland and Hong Kong. That's why her Epoch Heart Mall project has been so successful."
He paused, then looked at Ning Bingyu: "With her as a senior consultant or planner involved in the Tenth Department Store project, it should help you avoid many detours."
Ning Yuan suddenly felt immense pressure: "I didn't..."
Uncle Joe's attitude changed completely, it's outrageous!
She's just starting out in her small business, so why is she suddenly being asked to be a senior consultant and planner?
Was it because the older man saw that her shopping mall was doing very well?
Those are all templates she copied; she already said they weren't her original creations!
The key issue is that she doesn't want to work with Ning Bingyu, that treacherous, mean, and fastidious big boss!
Ning Bingyu couldn't help but press his glasses on the bridge of his nose: "You seem to have some misunderstanding about her abilities..."
"Although the management rights are mainly in the hands of the Ning family, I believe that Young Master Ning wouldn't be unable to tolerate a young girl from the mainland. After all, Ning Yuan is someone you have sponsored and favored, isn't she?"
Uncle Joe asked with a smile.
Looking at that smile, Ning Bingyu knew that Uncle Qiao wasn't asking him a question, but rather making a decision.
Although he has the right to manage the business, he has to listen to the opinions of the mainland side, since the mainland holds 51% of the shares and the Ning family holds 49%.
Ning Bingyu remained silent for a while before giving a calm smile: "Okay."
The two women, Ning Bingyu and Ning Yuan, exchanged glances filled with disdain and dissatisfaction.
The only one who was truly happy was probably Madam Ning.
When Ning Bingyu saw Uncle Qiao and his group off, he was in a bad mood. He stood on the steps of the coffee shop and watched them leave without seeing them down.
Looking at Ning Bingyu's expressionless face, Uncle Qiao suddenly smiled at Ning Yuan and said, "You also have the surname Ning. People who don't know us would think you're a family."
Ning Yuan: "..."
They really are a family—a family that doesn't get along.
Uncle Qiao smiled again: "You should treat Mr. Ning better. You are an employee from the mainland who is assigned to the cooperative project and represents the image of the mainland."
Ning Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and she vaguely grasped some clue.
Sure enough, as Uncle Qiao got into the car, he said to Ning Yuan, who opened the door for him—
"This project is the first collaboration between mainland and Hong Kong capitalists, and the Ning family has almost absolute control over its operation."
He paused for a moment, then said, "You are a very bright and quick-witted kid from the mainland. I hope you can go in and learn from my experience."
"With your shrewdness and quick thinking, even if we don't need capitalists in the future, you can teach these experiences to our own people and apply them to independently operated projects in the mainland."
He smiled slightly: "It won't let me down for issuing the business license ahead of schedule despite the pressure."
Ning Yuan: "..."
Alright, she understood. Uncle Qiao was attracted by her small department store and thought she was quite capable.
Secondly, there's a lack of trust that the Ning family, as capitalists, would share their experience without reservation...
Thirdly... his uncle is still a bit petty and holds a grudge against her for scheming against him.
But Uncle Joe, Uncle Joe...
Although I don't get along with Ning Bingyu, I'm still a member of the Ning family...
Ning Yuan sighed, "Don't worry, I will definitely study hard and contribute my strength to the Four Modernizations!"
What could she say? The big shot had this "I have high hopes for you" look on his face, so she had no choice but to agree.
This is the head of the industry and commerce sector.
...
Military Hospital
"What's wrong with Tang Zhenzhen? Our own comrades who were injured have been awake for several days now, why hasn't she woken up yet?" Rong Zhaonan looked into the ward.
The doctor frowned: "We have done our best, but this suspect may not understand the effects of the drugs. She took large doses of both drugs, just like Comrade Wei Heng. However, Comrade Wei Heng's physical condition is far better than hers, so much so that she is still in a coma."
It's even uncertain when they'll wake up.
Rong Zhaonan frowned deeply: "..."
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