Within an afternoon, the news that Lu Feng had received a private jet as a gift from the Schroder Group had spread like wildfire within the company. According to John, this was a reward from the board of directors for Lu Feng's hard work.
Rumors began circulating again. People were saying that they held shares but only received a pittance in dividends each year, while others were making 50 million US dollars from a single airplane. Even though it was someone else's company, they couldn't treat everyone like fools. They wanted to save face, saying that everyone was a Jiafeng employee and that they should give employees shares, but they only received a pittance each year. They were supposed to be on par with top international companies, but their incomes were not.
Last year, at a board meeting, Lu Feng said that the company was facing difficulties, but they still had to take care of their employees. The total dividend was 230 million yuan, with senior executives receiving an average of over one million yuan, middle managers receiving an average of 100,000 yuan, and engineers receiving an average of over 400,000 yuan.
This dividend was widely publicized in the newspapers at the time, and a jingle even came about: "East, West, South, North, and Central, go to Guangdong to make money; in Guangdong, look to Shenzhen; in Shenzhen, there is Jiafeng!"
This year has been a year of rapid development for Jiafeng, with the number of newly absorbed shareholders doubling. If it were still based on last year's two hundred million yuan, the average amount received per person would be cut in half.
Moreover, many people in the company are saying that the company has passed the most difficult time and should now increase dividends. Otherwise, what is the point of working so hard all year?
In the evening, Wei Yandan arrived at Lu Feng's house. When Lu Feng saw her, he pointed to the sofa and said, "Sit down. What's going on this time?"
Wei Yandan sat down and sighed helplessly, saying, "The internal public opinion is getting out of control. Many middle managers are asking each other who the boss is. Most people don't understand the structure of the board of directors. Today, many people are saying in private that the boss is European and the company has long been foreign-owned."
"There's been a lot going on lately. All these things are related to the Schroder Group team that moved in." Lu Feng sat down with his teacup in hand and said, "The board meeting is in a few days. I don't have any big requirements for you guys. Just keep the situation under control. As long as you have the cards in your hand, you can keep playing. The overall requirement for next year is just one thing: stability!"
"Stabilize the market, stabilize profits, stabilize management. The higher-ups are in complete chaos, but the lower levels can't be affected. As managers, sometimes you have to be ruthless. For some people, you have to fire them if necessary. This year is tough, and next year will be chaotic. Be prepared."
Wei Yandan sighed helplessly and said, "Was it a mistake to let Schroder Group in back then?"
“Without that money, do you think we could have developed so quickly this year? After all that trouble in Europe, could I have extricated myself so easily? Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s not talk about the rights and wrongs of the past now; facing it is the key.” Lu Feng looked at her and said, “Now is the time to see a person’s methods, not their stance. You are someone who carries the genes.”
Upon hearing this, Wei Yandan hurriedly said, "President Lu, I will never forget your guidance and support. From a junior manager to where I am today, it is all thanks to your strong support."
Wei Yandan could tell that Lu Feng didn't want her to be a 'smart' person; siding with John at this time wouldn't be a wise choice.
"Don't worry, the board of directors won't cause any trouble. As for internal affairs, we'll deal with any troublemakers as they come. The world will keep turning no matter who's here," Lu Feng instructed.
Half an hour later, Wei Yandan left. Lu Feng sat there motionless. Next year would definitely be his busiest year yet. He would not only be busy with mobile phones and countering companies like Motorola, but also promote the domestic chip market and guard against internal threats within the company.
Jiang Xiaoyan pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing Lu Feng sitting motionless on the sofa, she asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"Ouch!!"
Lu Feng was startled and asked breathlessly, "Why didn't you make a sound when you got home?"
"Why have I been standing here so quietly? I've been standing here for ages. What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed." Jiang Xiaoyan asked, puzzled.
Lu Feng sighed and said, "The affairs are complicated. There's a blockade outside and internal strife. I used to think that the CEOs of those big corporations were all about eating, drinking, and having fun. Now it seems that internal strife is also very mentally taxing."
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