Chapter 792: Playing Unconventionally
"Boss Gu, what are you doing?"
Noticing the astonished looks of the other employees, Zhou Anan hurried forward to help.
It’s true, but when Vice President Gu, who is usually dignified and capable, bends down, he looks quite different.
"Mr. Zhou, I now realize that your original plan for the company's development was absolutely correct. I apologize to you again for my previous doubts about you."
After standing up, Gu Lanshan told her mistakes very seriously.
Originally, this major shareholder required that the development of Qinglan's stores should be mainly based on acquiring stores, which occupied most of the working capital, causing Qinglan Tea's debt ratio to remain high and disrupting all her plans.
Now it seems that this major shareholder does have a long-term vision.
In the first two months of this year alone, the valuations of Qinglan's directly-operated stores increased by two levels, which are based on hundreds of millions.
Even if the profits from Qinglan Coffee and its two franchised milk tea brands are included, they are less than half of this increase.
Moreover, as housing prices in major first- and second-tier cities gradually begin to rise, the valuation of Qinglan stores will increase by leaps and bounds, which will have an unparalleled boost to the valuation of Qinglan Tea as a whole.
Perhaps within two years, their Qinglan Tea will be able to be listed on the Hong Kong stock market.
No, they might still be able to ring the bell on Nasdaq.
"Mr. Gu, you are too polite. From now on, Qinglan will need you to steer the ship and sail further."
Unexpectedly, this capable Vice President Gu admitted his mistake and even bowed his head to admit it in front of so many middle-level managers. Zhou Anan was very moved and smiled and gave him a reassuring pill.
Although the other party's previous opinions were somewhat different from the development plan he had set, Vice President Gu still executed it very well and did not delay the expansion of Qinglan's direct stores. He can be said to have outstanding abilities and good character.
Now that the other party knows its own limitations, has eliminated that little bit of resistance, and is doing its best to implement the direct store plan he formulated, Qinglan will develop even faster in the future.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your trust."
After hearing what the other party said, Gu Lanshan felt relieved.
She was really afraid that once the company got on the right track, it would be replaced by this major shareholder who had the final say.
You know, Qinglan is about to become a giant ship, and she can't bear to give up such a good position and challenge.
"Please show me around the company."
In return, Zhou Anan, who had not visited Qinglan headquarters in detail, smiled and asked the other party to lead the way.
Compared with ordinary company bosses, Zhou Anan is a relatively unique one in Qinglan Tea.
From the beginning of Qinglan's development to its current market value of nearly 800 million, Zhou Anan has never seriously inspected the Qinglan company headquarters, leaving full authority to General Manager Wang Rong and Deputy General Manager Gu Lanshan.
It was part of Zhou Anan's plan to have Gu Lanshan accompany him on the inspection this time. It was a signal to all employees at the headquarters that he, the big boss, still trusted Vice President Gu.
If the female secretary hadn't reported that some middle-level leaders at Qinglan headquarters were gossiping, which was not conducive to Vice President Gu's management, Zhou Anan would not have taken the time to come here and calm people's hearts.
"OK."
Gu Lanshan understood what was going on and responded, then took the boss to inspect various departments.
At the same time, all the staff at Qinglan headquarters knew that the big boss was coming to inspect, and they all showed a positive attitude with the most rigorous work attitude in order to leave a good impression on the big boss who rarely appeared.
If you miss this opportunity, who knows when the big boss will show up.
Unfortunately, they all miscalculated.
"This is the brand marketing area of Todojia. Currently, Todojia has 15 directly-operated stores and 189 franchise stores. Compared to Hong Kee..."
In addition to the dedicated office areas for Qinglan Coffee and Hong Kee Milk Tea, Zhou Anan also took a look at the marketing of the new brand "Dudujia".
Taking advantage of the hit TV series “My Love from the Star” last year, Qinglan launched the Totojia fried chicken and milk tea series, which received extremely successful responses and subsequently gained a place in the chicken steak and mid-range milk tea fields.
Qinglan Coffee, Dudujia and Hong Kee Milk Tea are three companies running in parallel. Qinglan, which is moving forward steadily and rapidly, has demonstrated its dominance in the instant tea beverage industry.
If nothing stupid happens, it won't be difficult to go public and ring the bell in a few years.
"Good, keep up the good work."
While inspecting, Zhou Anan took the time to shake hands with several outstanding employees and said a few words of encouragement.
After a rough walk around, most of the employees at the headquarters knew that the boss still trusted Vice President Gu. The so-called rumors were self-defeating and people felt at ease.
"You guys go out first. I want to talk to General Manager Wang alone."
After a quick tour of the office environment at Qinglan headquarters, Zhou Anan and Wang Rong, who had hurried back, walked into the general manager's office, leaving no one else present, including the beautiful secretary who left after making tea.
"What are you busy with recently?"
While drinking the tea made by his beautiful secretary, Zhou Anan looked at his dusty high school classmate and couldn't help wondering about the progress of the other person and his first love.
"Take some time to visit the direct-sale stores in downtown Hangzhou. On weekends, go to other cities to visit the Qinglan direct-sale stores and the franchise stores of Dudujia and Gangji."
Throwing his long coat on the sofa, Wang Rong, who looked a little tired, talked about his busy schedule.
"These matters can be handled by the dedicated personnel in the marketing department. There is no need for you, the CEO, to take charge. After all, as the general manager of a company with a market value of hundreds of millions, your most important responsibility is to sit at the center and control the overall situation."
For such a diligent general manager, Zhou Anan actually wanted him to have a good rest.
"It's okay. I'll just check out two or three cities in this province and the neighboring Su Province so as not to interfere with the work at the headquarters. Besides, with General Manager Gu watching over the headquarters, nothing will go wrong. Also, the marketing inspection team had a problem a few days ago, so I'm not too reassured. Reputation is the lifeblood of our company."
Wang Rong has his own opinion on this.
Although he found time to study in several related majors, he still lacked management experience and needed to strengthen his overall view.
Moreover, it was found that some staff members of the marketing department inspection team had previously colluded with the Hong Kong Kee franchisees and tacitly allowed the Hong Kong Kee franchisees to outsource the business to other people. They also secretly resold the raw materials sent to the Hong Kong Kee franchisees by the headquarters, with the amount reaching more than 100,000 yuan.
Fortunately, it was discovered early, otherwise if it continued for a long time, it would be a big blow to the reputation of Hong Kee and even Qinglan Tea.
Therefore, Wang Rong restarted the initiative of leading a team to spot-check franchisees and directly-operated stores to prevent the people below from messing around.
"That's true, but you arranged your schedule so tightly, are you sure you didn't do this to find some time alone with your first love?"
Putting down the teacup in his hand, Zhou Anan asked jokingly.
"What are you talking about? How can you slander someone's innocence?"
Upon hearing this from his high school classmate, Wang Rong asked back with some excitement.
Ever since the last class reunion in his hometown, Wang Rong realized that his relationship with Xu Wenwen had been discovered by her, and he has been preparing for how to deal with her.
Now, the other party finally said it, and Wang Rong also spoke out the words he had prepared for a long time, feeling inexplicably nervous.
"Okay, I don't care what plans you have, I just hope you don't let your current girlfriend down."
Without exposing her high school classmate's superficial rebuttal, Zhou Anan sighed earnestly.
He himself was not a self-righteous person and had no right to condemn others, but he just didn't want his elementary school classmate to miss out on the girl with whom he could spend his life.
That so-called first love is, after all, just a passerby.
"I will."
Seeing that the other party did not blame him, Wang Rong felt a little depressed when he thought of his girlfriend, and all the prepared remarks were useless.
The truth is, the other party doesn't play by the rules.
"Okay, don't get too tired, and take more rest. I still need you to take care of Qinglan's affairs."
Zhou Anan stood up and patted Wang Rong on the shoulder. Without saying much, she ended today's conversation.
Next, he has to meet with the head of a big family who wants to be his brother-in-law, so he has to conserve his energy first.
Thanks to 9999rose and Xiangshui Chuyun for the reward
(End of this chapter)
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