Chapter 442 Just passed the easy break
"Haha, um, I'm doing health care for your brother-in-law."
As expected of Master Jiang, facing such a situation, he could still lie without changing his expression.
"Wake up, let's go wash up first."
After naturally covering up the marks, he stood up as if nothing had happened, took his cousin's hand and said, "Change your clothes later and go downstairs with me to buy breakfast."
Instead, Jiang Xue blushed and let Jiang Wen manipulate her, at a loss.
I don’t know what they talked about after they went out, but when they sat down to have breakfast, the awkwardness was gone.
"Luo Yang, do you have any social engagements tonight?"
In the silence, Jiang Wen broke the silence at the table: "Xiaoxue specially asked for two days off. I was thinking that you could treat us to dinner tonight."
“No arrangements at the moment.”
Luo Yang gave face and said, "I'll ask my assistant to book a table at Xinrongji later, and I'll send you the order information then."
"That's great."
Jiang Wen said happily: "I'm going to eat his stewed yellow croaker Xiaoxue tonight. Why don't you thank your brother-in-law!"
"Thank you, brother-in-law!"
Jiang Xue smiled sweetly at Luo Yang.
Along with the smile, those peach blossom eyes immediately became lively, and if the gaze lingered for a moment, people would subconsciously think that he was gazing at her affectionately.
Luo Yang didn't say anything, just nodded.
Being caught doing something like that in the morning was a bit too much for him, no matter how thick-skinned he was.
It's better to keep a cool attitude at this moment.
"Eat slowly, I'm going to the company first."
Luo Yang ate very quickly today. He put on his coat, said goodbye and left.
"Xiaoxue, help your brother-in-law get his handbag!"
Jiang Wen put down her chopsticks and rushed to the shoe cabinet to help Luo Yang take out his leather shoes.
"Luo Yang, see you tonight!"
She stood on tiptoe and kissed Luo Yang on the cheek, just like a wife seeing her husband off to work in the morning.
"Brother-in-law, your handbag!"
Jiang Wen left and Jiang Xue followed, intending to imitate her cousin.
Luo Yang fled in panic.
When I arrived at the company, I felt a little uneasy.
It seems that Jiang Wen is still determined to do something evil.
It's dangerous tonight!
"Boss, this is today's schedule. Between 9:30 and 10:30 this morning, General Manager An will come to report on his work. Between 2 and 3 this afternoon, I have an appointment with Director Dong of Yongcheng Bank to discuss some matters."
As the president's assistant, Yu Haiping routinely reminded Luo Yang of today's important work arrangements.
"Please help me reserve a small private room at Xinrongji on Nanjing Road. I need it tonight."
I had a busy day yesterday and managed to deal with some of the tasks that had accumulated last week, so today is relatively easy.
"Okay, boss."
Yu Haiping nodded and wrote it down.
"By the way, how is the establishment of the newly registered commercial investigation company going?"
"The office space has been rented, the business registration will be completed this week, and the HR department will start recruiting next week."
"I talked to Ms. Song yesterday. She will soon serve as the group's vice president and will be responsible for leading the establishment of the group's investment department. You will contact her later and coordinate with her in all aspects."
Luo Yang remembered the important things that happened yesterday.
He continued, "In mid-December, the group's headquarters will move to a new office location. I plan to hold a board meeting in the next few days. In addition to discussing some group affairs, I will also go over her appointment at the meeting."
"According to the established schedule, the group's headquarters will be moved there before December 12th."
Yu Haiping seemed to have a calendar in his head, and he accurately reported the date and said, "December 12th happens to be Friday. Do you think the board meeting can be arranged on that day?"
"Well, let's start at 9:30 that morning."
Luo Yang nodded and said, "You are responsible for notifying all board members."
The more I use this assistant, the more convenient it becomes.
Up to now, the position of director of the board secretary committee of Lingshi Palace Group is still vacant.
Yu Haiping is a suitable candidate.
Before half past nine, An Ying arrived at Luo Yang's office a minute or two early.
"I heard that you have been out investigating recently?"
The group's headquarters is now in the same building as Luo Shengtang, but the two have not seen each other for some time.
"Well, I visited major cities in South China, Central China, North China, Southwest China and other regions." Although there had been close contact, there was no trace of this on An Ying's face at this moment.
Her face was full of the expression of a subordinate reporting work.
"Thank you for your hard work!"
While motioning for her to sit down, Luo Yang said, "After this round, do you have any ideas for next year's market expansion plan?"
“We need to speed up our pace!”
An Ying handed a document to Luo Yang: "As of now, Nayuki still has a gap with its high-end market competitors. We just need to expand step by step, but Lemon CC needs to speed up because similar competing brands are grabbing the market!"
Luo Yang flipped open the document and looked carefully at the market research material in his hand.
Dakoujiu, Miguo, Metro Milk Tea, Guomai, Coca Cola, Street Fashion, Typhoon Shelter, Happy Lemon, Street Guest.
I saw several familiar names.
Especially Coco, as far as I can remember, this brand of milk tea shops were everywhere.
Fortunately, I haven’t seen the name Mixue Bingcheng yet.
"What you mean by speeding up should be above the current planned expansion speed."
In October, Luo Shengtang held a high-level meeting, and at that time, according to Luo Yang's ideas, a Lemon CC expansion plan for next year was formulated.
According to this plan, Lemon CC will open at least 12 stores in the first half of 2000 alone, initially opening up the market in the first- and second-tier cities across the country. The entire expansion plan will require an investment of up to 1 million yuan.
Depending on the degree of plan execution and market reaction in the second half of the year, franchise stores will be opened no later than October.
"Yes, I think we need to adjust the plan. We can't start it from next year. It's better to start from next month!"
An Ying replied to Luo Yang without hesitation: "In addition, the investment funds will also increase, estimated to be around 5000 million. I plan to include some third- and fourth-tier cities in the expansion scope and adjust the investment direction. First- and second-tier cities will focus on flagship stores, and third- and fourth-tier cities will be expanded on a large scale."
“Rural areas surrounding the cities?”
This sentence popped into Luo Yang's mind for the first time.
"Yes, surround the cities with the countryside!"
An Ying nodded and said, "Leave the market in county-level cities for franchisees. The same goes for first- and second-tier cities. Our direct-operated stores will eat the middle part of the olives."
This is equivalent to adjusting the strategic direction of the original plan.
If a different boss came, he might have slammed the table.
Especially for those first generation entrepreneurs who have strong self-confidence, first-class decision-making and execution capabilities, this is simply an insult to their power!
But put it on Luo Yang
What are his strengths?
It’s not about management or execution, but about the prediction and control of the general trend.
So after thinking for a moment, he looked up at An Ying.
"I was the one who proposed the previous plan. If there is any mistake in the strategic direction, I can take the responsibility."
Luo Yang supported his elbows on the table, put his palms together, looked at An Ying and said, "If it were you, once this adjusted strategy deviated and caused Lemon CC's market strategy to suffer a setback, you know what that would mean!"
"I will offer to resign!"
An Ying's answer was powerful.
"Just past the easy break!"
Luo Yang waved his hand at this time and leaned back in his chair.
He lit a cigarette, was silent for a moment and then said, "I understand your feelings. No matter what you do, you should strive to do your best. But you forgot one thing. You are a talent I carefully trained. You will be of great use in the future. It would be meaningless if you died here!"
An Ying also fell silent.
She lowered her head and thought for a long time.
It wasn't until Luo Yang finished half of his cigarette that she raised her head and looked at him.
"Boss, I know you love and respect me, but I still want to give it a try!"
An Ying bit her lower lip and said, "Since I'm going to make a knife, I have to make the sharpest one. If it breaks, I'll just go back to the furnace and make it again!"
The two looked into each other's eyes for a long time.
"Okay, I'll let you be willful for once."
Luo Yang held up a finger: "This is just the first time, it won't happen again!"
He also expected the generals under his command to be able to use heavy swords without edges.
It was not until this moment that a bright smile appeared on An Ying's face.
"Boss, I won't let you down!"
This woman began to show an indomitable spirit. If she succeeded this time, the light would shine even brighter.
Luo Yang regretted it.
I shouldn’t have taken An Ying that night.
Should have waited a little longer!
(End of this chapter)
