Over the next few days, Ning Zhiheng was also very busy. He first brought gifts and visited the relatives and friends of both his parents.
This is something that must be done every time you visit relatives. Both the Ning and Sang families are large clans, and these things alone took three days.
Afterwards, he made a special trip to visit his friend Miao Yongyi's parents. Only then did he learn the specific unit number and location of Miao Yongyi's unit.
The first thing Miao Yongyi did upon arriving at the army base was to send a telegram home to let his family know he was safe. As the eldest son, he was especially valued by his parents, and they could only feel at ease knowing he was safe!
Ning Zhiheng was also concerned about Miao Yongyi's parents and felt that he should write to Miao Yongyi to discuss finding an excuse to bring his parents to Chongqing for resettlement next year.
However, there are many things that cannot be said openly. I don't know if they are willing to do so, so I will do my best!
On the fourth day, Ning Liangcai brought Wen Weiguang, the manager of the Ning family shop, to see Ning Zhiheng.
Manager Wen is an elder of the Ning family. He followed Ning Liangcai since he was young and worked his way up step by step. He is shrewd and capable and is Ning Liangcai's most trusted employee. Now he manages the largest shop for the Ning family.
“Zhiheng, I’ve gathered all the funds these past few days and converted them all into pounds sterling as you said. Ten thousand pounds! That’s all the funds our family can mobilize!” Ning Liangcai placed a black leather suitcase gently on the table.
This is what Ning Liangcai managed to collect over the past three days through various means; it was a huge investment for the Ning family!
Ning Zhiheng looked at Manager Wen beside him, nodded and said, "That's quite a lot, more than I expected. Father wants Uncle Wen to go to Chongqing to handle this matter, right?"
Manager Wen bowed slightly and replied, "I will certainly do as you instruct, sir, and get things done!"
"Uncle Wen, this trip to Chongqing with a large sum of money is of great importance. You have been with the Ning family for decades and are the person that Father and we brothers trust the most. I don't need to say anything more."
This is a letter of introduction I have written. Take it to the local garrison in Chongqing and find Shen Haocheng, the commander of the 5th Regiment of the 13th Division, to forward to my teacher, He Feng.
They should have already started their acquisition spree. You stay there and follow my teacher's instructions completely. Buy as much as you can, and be quick. Land prices there are already starting to rise!
Wen Weiguang accepted the letter of introduction and nodded in agreement.
Ning Liangcai also spoke up, saying, "Take more people with you this time. Bring your reliable family helpers and a few guards. First, it's such a large sum of money, so be careful on the road. Second, Zhiheng's teacher is a soldier and doesn't know anything about business, so he'll have to handle many things himself. Make sure the shop is in good condition, see what businesses can be done there, and get the houses you bought ready. If you don't have enough people, hire some honest and reliable helpers. You've been doing these things for a long time, so I won't say much more. Just arrange it as you see fit!"
Wen Weiguang nodded to each of them. He was very familiar with the business affairs, and as long as the second young master's teacher could keep things in order in Chongqing, he was not worried about not doing his job well!
After explaining everything, Manager Wen left. Ning Zhiheng watched his retreating figure and asked in a low voice, "Are Uncle Wen's family still in Hangzhou?"
Ning Liangcai was taken aback for a moment after hearing this, but quickly recovered: "Of course he is. Don't worry, Wen Weiguang is someone I've worked for for decades. His wife was even matched by your mother, and his son and daughter are both studying in Hangzhou!"
Ning Liangcai understood his son's meaning, of course. Money can be a powerful motivator, and one must be wary of entrusting such a large sum of money to someone else. However, he still trusted Manager Wen.
His family members remained in Hangzhou, and he was accompanied by reliable servants and guards. The families of these people also remained in Hangzhou, so it can be said that there would be no problem with their loyalty.
Ning Liangcai looked at his son in front of him, as if he didn't recognize him at all. After a long while, he said, "Zhiheng, you and your older brother are really different. Zhipeng is too trusting. He manages the business by delegating authority and money, and his subordinates all say he's good, that he's capable and has vision."
But I was always worried that he might accidentally entrust the wrong person and make a mistake. When I chose Manager Wen to go to Chongqing, he didn't ask a single question and just kept saying yes. He didn't have any suspicions at all and felt that the old man who had been by his side for decades would not have any problems.
On the contrary, you are too distrustful of people! You have been cold-hearted since childhood, and you are not close to anyone except your mother. No one knows what you are thinking. You went to apply for military academy, such a big thing, and you just left without thinking. Your family did not know until you were accepted.
When Manager Wen went to Chongqing, the first question you asked me was to guard against him being greedy for money, no matter how many years he had worked for the Ning family.
You don't trust anyone!
Zhiheng, in the art of employing people, you can't be completely careless, but you also can't be overly cautious. You always need reliable people around you to help you. Your approach is far too cautious!
Ning Zhiheng did not refute his father's words, but he had his own thoughts. His nature in his past life and this life was actually very similar at heart: cautious and timid, and it was difficult for him to completely trust a person.
Having experienced decades in his previous life, he is now more worldly and shrewd, but his core nature remains unchanged!
Manager Wen is an old hand of my father, but he has no loyalty to me. He may not betray my father in the face of profit, but he may betray Ning Zhiheng.
Why should he put all his eggs in someone else's basket? Of course, he should be more cautious when doing things!
His father had his own way of doing things, but Ning Zhiheng also had his own attitude. It was hard to say who was right and who was wrong, and it was also difficult to persuade the other party, so he simply didn't say anything.
Ning Liangcai realized that his son hadn't taken his words to heart, and he felt helpless. His son had always been very opinionated and it was difficult to influence his judgment. He was unwilling to say anything more.
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