Chapter 21 Fishing, drinking fish soup
After the business department meeting that morning, Manager Ding left Wang Yiyuan alone. He carefully inquired about the current business operation status of the National Socks Industry. Wang Yiyuan answered one by one.
Wang Yiyuan said, I will try my best to make zero mistakes in this order for National Socks. At the end, Manager Ding asked Wang Yiyuan to clean up, and then follow him out to meet the boss together.
After getting on the bus, Wang Yiyuan realized that he was going to accompany them to fish. The car continued to go along the Shanghai Qingping Highway, passed Qingpu, and entered the territory of Kunshan, Jiangsu, until he passed through a block called Zhangpu Town, and finally stopped by a wide lake.
The scenery of this lake is very good, with a large area of water, and the water quality looks nothing pollution, clean and clear. There are clusters of reed poles in the lake, and a little bit of new buds are emerging, full of green.
The air is very fresh and has a slightly fresh earthy atmosphere. The most rare thing is that the entire lake is in a completely natural state, and there is no trace of artificial excavation and carving.
On the shore of the lake, many people were fishing in groups of three or three. Manager Ding took out the fishing gear, bench and umbrella from the trunk of the car. Wang Yiyuan had no time to enjoy the scenery, so he quickly took these over, carried his shoulders, and followed Manager Ding to the east side of the lake.
Mr. Xiao Jingdong used a connecting rod and double flying this time. He sat on a simple recliner, wearing a wide sun hat and listening to music with headphones. His fingers were tied and gently tapping the edge of the chair, calm and relaxing.
But he had always been staring at the two floats on the water surface as if he was squinting his eyes. After a while, he suddenly stood up, quickly lifted a fishing rod, and raised it in the air behind him. A crucian carp as big as a palm was pulled out of the shimmering water surface.
Mr. Xiao quickly picked up the net rod next to him with his right hand, scooped the fish and quickly retracted the fishing line. He carefully picked the little fish that was struggling hard from the hook and threw it into the fish basket. Then he hung the bait for the hook again, and threw the fishing line towards the fish nest he had prepared, steadily.
After putting down the fishing rod, Mr. Xiao sat down again, lit a cigarette leisurely, and continued to wait for the fish to take the bait.
Wang Yiyuan saw Mr. Xiao from afar and hurriedly stepped forward to say hello. Mr. Xiao put his index finger on his mouth and made a move to silence.
Manager Ding went to find a place to make a fish nest and put a fishing rod. Wang Yiyuan and others put down Manager Ding's fishing gear and came over to help organize Mr. Xiao's fish basket. There were a lot of fish in the fish basket, with the most crucian carp, as well as green carp, silver carp, carp, etc., and there were about a dozen.
He caught more than ten more people in succession, and Mr. Xiao was in a very good mood today. He put down his fishing rod, looked at his watch, and shouted to Wang Yiyuan, "Go and go and have a whole fish feast." At this time, Manager Ding also caught several scrapers and a crucian carp.
After packing their fishing gear, Wang Yiyuan then poured out the fish from the two fish baskets and put them in the bucket. He packed all the fish and followed them with the bucket. The group walked towards a farm restaurant not far from the west bank.
As soon as he arrived at the gate, the hotel owner came out and took the fish bucket from Wang Yiyuan. Mr. Xiao was obviously a regular visitor here and told me, Lao Zhang, it would be the same as before. Today, the three of us will eat. You can do it.
Mr. Xiao named the best and largest private room on the third floor. After entering the room, Wang Yiyuan walked to the window and opened the window for ventilation.
Looking out from the window, the wide lake water not far away was lying quietly under the blue sky. The tender willows on the embankment swayed gently in the spring breeze. On the fresh green grass, there were umbrellas and tents.
There are not many people, some fishing quietly, some sitting and chatting, and some playing and having fun with children. It is a beautiful scene of spring in the south of the Yangtze River and leisure in spring. Wang Yiyuan couldn't help but think of a poem: The grass on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and the willows are like silk.
The dishes were served quickly, and soon they were put on one after another. A few dishes of home-cooked and cooked fish, steamed or braised, and some local specialties such as river shrimp, snails, and a few fresh vegetables were all made at home, which looked very attractive.
Because he had to drive back to Shanghai, the three of them didn't drink and asked for the soy milk they had just ground in the restaurant. Halfway through the meal, Mr. Xiao seemed to ask Wang Yiyuan casually, Xiao Wang, how long have you been to the company?
It just happened to be one year or one month. Wang Yiyuan replied.
Oh, it's been a year so soon? Mr. Xiao said again, our factory is going to be relocated, have you heard of it?
Wang Yiyuan nodded and said, I heard that, but I was not very clear.
Manager Ding interrupted and said that our factory may have to be relocated before August.
Wang Yiyuan was a little surprised and said, "It's already April so soon?"
Manager Ding said, yes. If there are requirements above, the relocation plan may come in June. The government encourages our factories to relocate early. The earlier they move, the more beneficial it may be to us. There is a score for priority care in the compensation.
Wang Yiyuan asked, where will we move?
We must have heard from the boss. Manager Ding smiled and said.
Wang Yiyuan looked at Mr. Xiao. Mr. Xiao pretended to be mysterious and said with a smile, "You guess?"
It can't be here, right? Wang Yiyuan asked a little hesitantly.
Mr. Xiao and Manager Ding both laughed, but he called Wang Yiyuan to eat fish. Mr. Xiao said, Xiao Wang, you guessed it right, it's here. I have a classmate from Middle School who runs a factory here. He is familiar with him and has already agreed to help us find a place.
Wang Yiyuan echoed that the scenery here is really good.
Mr. Xiao changed his mind and looked at Wang Yiyuan and said, "Xiao Wang, do you have any ideas about the company relocation this time?"
When Wang Yiyuan heard this, he knew that Mr. Xiao had something to say, maybe this was the real intention of asking him to come fishing today. But he didn't know what Mr. Xiao had, so he smiled and said, "What else can I have?" Mr. Xiao, don't dislike me, I will definitely continue to follow you."
At this time, Manager Ding bowed, stood up, and said, I'll go down to make fish soup. After that, he left the table and went downstairs.
Wang Yiyuan didn't know the depth of the water, so of course he wouldn't say anything randomly at this time. He said sincerely to Mr. Xiao, "Really, Mr. Xiao, I still feel that following you has a future."
Mr. Xiao said, I like someone who is loyal to the company like you. Come on, let’s have a drink.
Wang Yiyuan picked up the cup, took a sip of soy milk, and waited for Mr. Xiao to continue talking.
Mr. Xiao finished his mouth and put down the cup. Wang Yiyuan quickly poured him soy milk. Mr. Xiao continued, and Mr. Xiao said, "Everything is destined. Xiao Wang, I think we are destined to be destined to be together. Open the skylight and say something bright, and I will point you another way."
Wang Yiyuan knew that Mr. Xiao was going to talk about the key points, so he leaned closer to Mr. Xiao.
Listen to this path first, think about it before making a decision. Mr. Xiao made a separate trip and said, "That's right, of course I can't bear to leave Shanghai when the company relocates. After all, it's the place where I started and struggled for many years. But this relocation is not a bad opportunity."
He said that it will take a long time to move out of Shanghai for labor-intensive enterprises like us that consume high energy and polluted high energy, and it will be better to move out of Shanghai. It is even better to move early than to move late. I have already thought about it and want to take advantage of this opportunity to move in an industrial upgrade. The company is preparing to introduce a batch of new printing projects and equipment.
Wang Yiyuan listened carefully.
Mr. Xiao continued to analyze and said, but in this way, there are several problems. One is that some of the company's existing facilities and equipment will be eliminated. Another important problem is that some workers may have various practical reasons and may not be able to work in Kunshan.
He said, but I have made a promise to them that I will not abandon them or give up. More importantly, a considerable number of existing customers are in Shanghai, such as Renbao Computer, the major customers of the National Socks Industry that you developed, and these still need to be maintained by someone.
Mr. Xiao, you must have had a plan long ago. Wang Yiyuan asked, what decision did you make?
Mr. Xiao smiled and said, so I just said that I want to give you some advice. That's right, I want to give you the equipment that has been eliminated and left behind. Of course, you know, these machines are still usable, and some of them are relatively new, such as the four-open two-color machine, paper cutting machine, labeling machine, rolling truck, and some equipment in the back road. Then I find another place in Shanghai to keep it. We also keep the business license in Shanghai. Of course, the legal person needs to be changed.
Wang Yiyuan understood a little and said, "You mean, are you trying to find someone to take charge of these things?"
It is best to pack it in one go. Mr. Xiao smiled and said, "I mean, are you interested in starting your own business?" I will give you all this.
Wang Yiyuan never thought that it would be such a big deal. With his current situation, he has not been in Shanghai for a long time. He has just figured out some tricks in the printing industry and has no foundation or development. He has never thought about starting a business himself, and he feels that entrepreneurship is still far away from his current self.
Of course, the most important thing is that he has no money. He knows that without money, there is no such thing as this. Wang Yiyuan lowered his head and looked at the cup full of soy milk in front of him without making a sound.
What? Are there any difficulties? Mr. Xiao said.
Wang Yiyuan raised his head, looked at Mr. Xiao sincerely, and slowly told his thoughts about it just now. He finally said hesitantly, "I have no money or anyone, and I have no experience in starting a business, so I'm afraid I can't do it well."
Mr. Xiao paused for a while and said, "I know what you said and have considered it." In this way, I will pay all the commission you deserve so far. You can find a place to pay the rent first. Then the machine will give you the money, and you can give it to me in installments."
Mr. Xiao paused for a moment and said, of course, I have a requirement. I want to set up an office in Shanghai as a transition, mainly to connect the business in Shanghai during the company's relocation, so as not to have any problems due to relocation. I think you will be temporarily responsible for the company's business in Shanghai, and I will also pay you a salary. He smiled and said, as for experience, there will be a day. I am optimistic about you in this regard.
Wang Yiyuan suddenly felt that this was vaguely an opportunity. He stood up and said slowly, Mr. Xiao, give me some time and let me think about it again.
Mr. Xiao was very generous this time and said, "I'll give you two weeks, and you'll come to see me after you have decided.
At this time, Manager Ding walked in carefully holding a large bowl of fish soup in both hands. Mr. Xiao said loudly, Come on, Xiao Wang, this is the Taiwanese fish soup made by Manager Ding, let's drink it together.
Chapter completed!