Chapter 212 Choice is more important than effort
Lin Ruoyan had been in Bowa for half a month, having already begun a series of groundwork back home. Her next visit might be a month or two later, by which time the large state-owned enterprise contract represented by President Yuan would have been officially signed, and the site selection for the new town's social housing would have a relatively clear boundary.
Regardless of whether the project here is carried out or not, we always have to leave someone to show sincerity, keep an eye on the development of the situation, and pass on the news in time in case of any sudden changes.
Lin Ruoyan was still thinking about who to keep, but Chen Jun took the initiative to step forward.
"Boss Lin, I want to stay here." Chen Jun said this with a serious attitude, as if he had been thinking about it for a long time, and not just about the project. "I've discussed it with Mengmeng, and she agrees."
Lin Ruoyan asked, "Mengmeng didn't seem to agree to anything with you, did you ask her what they discussed?"
Chen Jun blushed and said, "She didn't agree to my confession, but I am her subordinate after all. I think I must get the boss's approval to stay."
Lin Ruoyan nodded in agreement. "So do you want to wait for us to bring the plan over next time and then go back together?"
Chen Jun said, "Boss Lin, in addition to following you these days, I've also visited many local companies to learn about their situations. I believe the projects here are still promising. My mother is from nearby Enzhou. I don't speak Cantonese well, but I can understand it. I can learn, including slang, and I want to try. If the company really wants to do big projects here in the future, we must keep our own people. Two or three years, anywhere is a good time for development. Back home, people may compete for a high degree or a professional foundation, but here, being a Chinese is the biggest reliance. I know kung fu and can use a gun, so I can protect myself. I'm not afraid of leaving me alone. If anything happens in the future, I, as a man, will be convenient."
When it comes to this, Lin Ruoyan actually agrees. When doing projects overseas, personal safety comes first. All other money is just a passing cloud, and it is necessary to have the ability to protect yourself.
Chen Jun has the protection of the Enzhou dialect and his real kung fu skills, so it's reassuring to have him here. As for the rest, as he said, there are so many talented people in the country that it's difficult to be the head of a large project. Even at Lin's Real Estate, he won't have many opportunities to stand out.
His only option was to expand abroad, heading to Yicheng or the designer's homestay to head up the hotel chain. If all went well, it would help Hua Mengmeng alleviate some of the burden, but he would still be part of the hotel system. If he capitalized on his current advantages and secured this overseas project in Bowa, he would become the top executive in Lin Real Estate's overseas business.
This will make his future ceiling higher.
Sometimes, a person’s choice is more important than hard work. When an opportunity comes, one should seize it in time, even if it will be very hard at first and he is alone. But if he makes the right choice and keeps working hard, he may be able to go further and stand higher.
Since Hua Mengmeng also supports it, Lin Ruoyan plans to give Chen Jun this opportunity.
The project's expected investment is likely to be 2 billion yuan, with a net profit of around 2 billion yuan. Even achieving this scale through hotel integration and service in China would take several years. While competition is fierce domestically, working abroad is challenging, but it also offers greater advancement, and risk translates to higher returns.
Lin Ruoyan said, "Okay, since you've made up your mind and have thought through the pros and cons, I'll give you this opportunity. Stay here first. Once President Yuan signs the big contract, I'll allocate funds to you. You need to provide me with the local company's structure, work plan, and a series of funding arrangements for the preliminary preparations in advance..."
Chen Jun's eyes widened. "Boss, what do you mean? You're not just asking me to be a vanguard, but..."
"Didn't you pass all the self-taught exams? Ask those engineers; when they first arrived, they were project managers in their twenties, managing billion-dollar projects. You can do the same. Hand in the assignment I mentioned. If it's too bad, you can't do it. If it's acceptable, try this project."
Two billion to try? Chen Jun took a deep breath, his heart beating again. He hadn't been so ambitious at first; he just vaguely felt that staying would be a better fit, with more opportunities for development. He hadn't expected CEO Lin to be so optimistic about him, trust him, and allow him to set up a local company.
He felt he couldn't compare to experienced or educated people like Lu Gan and Qin Shuang. He was just a soldier who had started out as a security guard. But after thinking it over, he realized this project was different from back home. He would just be overseeing the construction site and being a security team leader.
The house is built and someone is underwriting it. He is more like a supervisor sent by the investment company. In the future, professionals will be added to various professional links. His job is to use his strengths to coordinate relationships with everyone and ensure logistics and safety.
Thinking about it this way, it doesn’t seem that difficult, and it may even be like opening a B&B in another place.
Lin Ruoyan also said, "Just think of it as opening a new B&B in another city. Build our camp here, or create a small garden within the camp of General Yuan and his team. You usually just entertain the various experts from China who come here. Food, drink, entertainment, and safety are the most important. When it comes to work, make arrangements in advance about who to contact. That shouldn't be difficult, right?"
"It's not difficult." Chen Jun became more confident.
Hua Mengmeng smiled: "Chen Jun, you are in charge of a new store worth 2 billion this time, do a good job."
As soon as money was mentioned, Chen Jun's relaxed mood became tense again.
Lin Ruoyan figured it was okay to spend 2 billion yuan for two or three years without making any profit. She still had projects back home that could keep her afloat. Besides, how could she not make any money here? So her bottom line was a 2 billion yuan checkout. That meant she could have 2 billion yuan in her account once, a guaranteed way to keep her afloat for over a year.
After all these were arranged, Lin Ruoyan first transferred several million to Chen Jun so that he would have enough money to work, pay the joining fee at Mr. Yuan's camp, hire a full-time translator, and employ a local part-time financial officer to prepare for the company's preliminary registration work.
Chen Jun said, "Boss Lin, there's no need to be so anxious. Boss Yuan hasn't signed the big contract yet."
Lin Ruoyan said, "If the project doesn't pan out after registering the company, we can cancel it. Also, local office efficiency is low. You're getting started early, and it also shows Mr. Yuan that we're optimistic about this place and want to do something big. The company should be registered as a formal real estate company, and in the future, we'll hire local professional engineers to review and sign off on the plans, just like we do with real estate branches in China."
Oh, and you should also grow a beard to look more mature. Look at those twenty-something project managers at the Nanwai Construction Team with white hair. I've asked them privately, and they say that white highlights make them look older. Foreigners see Asian faces as particularly youthful. If you dress up a bit and say you're in your thirties or forties, you'll be more trustworthy and easier to get things done.
Chen Jun said awkwardly, "Boss Lin, I've never told you that I have premature graying. I dyed my black hair because I was afraid Meng Meng would dislike me. If work requires it, I'll stop dyeing it and just let it go gray."
Hua Mengmeng scolded, "Humph, so you've been hiding so many things from me! What's wrong with your body? Tell me now!"
Chen Jun said, "There's really nothing else wrong with me, except for a few gray hairs. Otherwise, I'm perfectly healthy. If you don't believe me, I'll have you check it out later."
Hua Mengmeng said shyly: "You wish! Just work hard here and don't think I'll come next time. If you mess up the project, just disappear right where you are and I don't want to see you again."
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