Chapter 462 Charitable Donations
When I woke up in the morning, I opened my eyes and saw a face very close to me.
"Brother-in-law, wake up!"
Although the voice was no longer hoarse, the pair of eyes that looked at people were full of water and tenderness.
The little girl got up and went to the bedside to get a cup: "Brother-in-law, you must be thirsty."
"Why are you here?"
Luo Yang opened his palm and rubbed his temple with his thumb and middle finger: "Where's your sister?"
"My sister went to buy breakfast."
Jiang Xue knelt on the bed, holding the cup and waiting for Luo Yang to take over: "She told me to look after you, drink some water!"
Luo Yang was thirsty, so he took the cup and drank it all in one gulp.
"I mean why are you here?"
"I slept here with my sister last night!"
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After hearing this, Luo Yang's temples throbbed: "Nonsense, I'm your brother-in-law!"
“It’s not like there hasn’t been one before.”
Jiang Xue muttered as she took the empty cup from Luo Yang: "I'll go and fill the water for you. My sister told me that you like to take a shower in the morning."
Luo Yang: “.”
"Wasn't it Lu Yuanyuan last time?"
Because he was so close to her, he could hear everything that was mumbling just now.
The last time he woke up from being drunk, he found a flower on the bed. After asking Shen Jinglan and Jiang Wen, he initially judged that it must be Lu Yuanyuan that night.
Although he didn't know why the girl didn't make a fuss, Luo Yang decided to find an opportunity to compensate her.
For example, internship arrangements, or future work arrangements.
Anyway, I will try my best to take care of you.
But now that Jiang Xue said this, Luo Yang was a little confused.
He withdrew his thoughts as the sound of water running in the bathroom came.
"Sister, are you back?"
After putting away the bath towel and pajamas, Jiang Xue walked out of the master bedroom and saw that Jiang Wen had returned and was setting breakfast on the dining table.
She ran over to help.
"Is your brother-in-law awake?"
"Well, he just woke up not long ago, I helped him run a bath."
Jiang Xue said a little depressed: "We slept in the same bed last time in the university town, but you slept in the middle last night. I think my brother-in-law doesn't like me!"
"Don't be in a hurry, take your time!"
Jiang Wen patted her sister's head and said, "You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Not everyone can climb into your brother-in-law's bed!"
"Oh"
Jiang Xue replied with one word listlessly.
But soon her eyes turned and she said, "Sister, the girl who sent my brother-in-law back last night."
"Don't think too much, that's your brother-in-law's secretary."
"Oh, it's the secretaries who have to be careful, isn't that the case in TV dramas and books?"
Jiang Xue took Jiang Wen's arm and said, "I'll be in contact with my brother-in-law every day, so there will be plenty of opportunities."
"You are still young and don't understand!"
"I'm not little anymore!"
Jiang Xue straightened her chest to prove that she was not small.
Faced with her sister's deliberate distortion of her understanding, Jiang Wen couldn't help but reach out to tickle her, and the two sisters immediately started playing around the table.
"cough cough"
Seeing this scene, Luo Yang coughed to indicate his presence.
"Jiang Wen, the final exam is almost over, right?"
When they sat down to have breakfast, the restaurant was a little quiet. Luo Yang took the initiative to break the silent atmosphere.
"We can have winter break after we finish our last exam this Friday!"
Jiang Wen responded: "It should be around the same time at your school."
"Our school will finish the exams by next Monday!"
Jiang Xue raised her hand and took the initiative to speak.
"What are your plans for winter vacation?"
If the holiday is over after the exams this week, there is still half a month before the Chinese New Year, so Jiang Wen probably won't go home so early.
"I want to stay in Shanghai to do market research."
Jiang Wen said without thinking: "Didn't you mention medical beauty last time? I plan to learn more about it in advance, and I may even find an institution like this to work for a while."
"It's a good thing you have this in mind."
Luo Yang nodded and said, "Commercial research agencies can only provide textual information. To understand how medical beauty institutions operate, one still needs to experience them firsthand. Going to work is a good idea. It will finally give you some experience in doing something!"
"Hehe, I must take this business with such a big investment seriously."
Jiang Wen giggled and put the peeled tea eggs on the plate in front of Luo Yang.
"By the way, Luo Yang, there is something I want to tell you."
"Well, you said."
"Yuanyuan and Daiying are both looking for internships. They plan to look for jobs in the city during the New Year."
Jiang Wen smiled and said, "I plan to let them stay here for a while."
"Didn't we agree on this before?"
The cup in Luo Yang's hand paused in the air: "Just intern in Kunpeng Technology's overseas marketing department."
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Jiang Wen hesitated for a moment.
She first glanced at Luo Yang, then slowly said: "Yuanyuan said she wanted to find a job on her own, and I am just a figurehead. Dai Yingyi wanted to find the same internship unit as Yuanyuan."
Huh?
What does it mean?
"Luo Yang, don't misunderstand me!"
Without waiting for Luo Yang to speak, Jiang Wen hurriedly explained: "It's definitely not because Yuanyuan hates you, she just wants to hone herself more."
If Jiang Xue had not said this before, Luo Yang would definitely have thought of other tricks.
but now
"Okay, it's good to have your own ideas."
Luo Yang took a big sip of soy milk, put down the cup and said, "The company is holding a year-end summary meeting these days. I have to attend them one by one. I will be very busy and may not have time to accompany you and Xiaoxue shopping. I will transfer 20 yuan to your card later, and you can buy something for yourselves as a New Year's gift."
"Long live brother-in-law!"
Before Jiang Wen could say anything, Jiang Xue next to her jumped up.
She walked around her sister, lay on Luo Yang's back, and kissed him on the cheek.
To Jiang Wen's surprise, Luo Yang did not dodge. Instead, he moved his right hand around Jiang Xue's neck, bent it forward, and touched her lips.
"The driver is already downstairs. I'm going to the company."
Luo Yang let go of Jiang Xue, stood up and said, "If I don't come back for dinner tonight, don't wait for me."
Jiang Wen, who was supposed to send Luo Yang to the door, sat in a daze for a long time until Luo Yang's back disappeared.
"Xiaoxue, did your brother-in-law kiss you just now?"
She looked at her sister, blinked, her face full of confusion and disbelief: "Didn't you just say that he didn't like you?"
Jiang Xue, who was still standing there, was also a little confused.
Luo Yang didn't know and didn't have time to think about it. He had three reports and two appointments today, so his whole day was packed.
Yes, three reports.
Jiang Xiaobai, Guobao Film and Television Investment and Grey Rhino Capital, the annual reports of the three companies are made at the group headquarters.
There is no need to hold any meeting. Qiao Zhiyuan, Zhao Hengtao and Tan Ying can just report individually.
A little after nine in the morning, Luo Yang rushed to the headquarters.
"Good morning, Chairman!"
"Good morning, Chairman!"
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From the moment I exited the elevator all the way to the office, I was greeted with greetings along the way.
When he passed the board's office, he saw Qiao Zhiyuan, Zhao Hengtao and Tan Ying waiting in the lounge area.
"Mr. Qiao, Guobao Films' business is simple, and Gray Rhino has not yet started operations. The report will take more than ten minutes."
Luo Yang stopped and said to Qiao Zhiyuan: "As for you, besides the normal report, you also have something else to talk about, so let's put it last!"
After he finished speaking, he waved at Zhao Hengtao and said, "You'll be the first to report."
Just as he said, Zhao Hengtao really had nothing to report, because there was no operating data at all in 2011.
The two were still talking about the fund sales at the bank.
In addition, Luo Yang provided Zhao Hengtao with the information he had learned from He Maosong last night for reference. In less than ten minutes, the first report was over.
"Chairman, this is this year's financial statement."
Tan Ying, the second person to come in to report, handed over a document and then planned to read out the contents of the document word for word.
"I have all the data on your side."
Luo Yang waved his hand and said, "It's nothing more than the investment and income of "Love Is Not Blind", as well as the subsequent investment in "Capital Love Story" and "Lost in Thailand", plus the investment from Happy Twist."
Tan Ying: “.”
"I have something else to tell you!"
Luo Yang ignored the slightly embarrassed expression on Tan Ying's face and said to himself: "In the next two months, you go find a few scripts of nostalgic youth romance. The company plans to invest in a low-budget movie after the new year."
It is said to be two months, but with the Spring Festival in between, it is actually only one and a half months.
He reorganized the content of last night's conversation and told it to Tan Ying in a babble.
"A low-budget movie under 2000 million?"
After hearing the news, Tan Ying felt no pressure, but full of excitement: "Our company is finally going to enter the film and television shooting industry!"
"We must start all the preparatory work in the early stages."
Luo Yang continued calmly: "The funds should arrive in the next few days. When you go back, draw up a contract. The content is roughly as follows."
He Maosong invested 1000 million yuan, accounting for 20%, Liu Haishan and Cai Fujun each invested 300 million yuan, accounting for 5%.
After hearing this data, Tan Ying suspected for a moment that he had heard it wrongly.
Especially those three, who were his former bosses.
The boss only needs to invest 400 million to own 70% of the shares. Isn't this just giving away money?
"I don't need to say more about the female lead, right?"
"It must be Miss Yu's."
If she didn't know this, Tan Ying could go pick up trash.
He blurted out, "Miss Yu should be back in China this week. If I tell her that the company plans to invest in a movie about youth romance, she will definitely come running to you to ask for a role!"
This is the level of emotional intelligence required to serve as the general manager of a company.
Luo Yang pointed at him with his finger and said nothing.
Then he threw a cigarette over.
"As for the director, choose someone from the younger generation. As for the male lead, I'll give you a few names later."
Luo Yang said whatever he thought of, and after smoking a cigarette, he dropped the topic.
After more than ten minutes, Tan Ying left the chairman's office, full of excitement and unable to suppress her smile.
It was not yet half past nine when Qiao Zhiyuan walked into Luo Yang's office.
"Old Joe, sit here!"
The two of them were in a superior-subordinate relationship as well as a partnership, and since they were already familiar with each other, the conversation location was changed to the tea table.
After sitting down, we didn't talk about work right away.
"It's the end of the year, you should be very busy, right?"
"No!"
Qiao Zhiyuan handed a cigarette to Luo Yang and said with a smile: "I am busy with the signing ceremony of your image spokesperson, and it is also a critical period for Jiang Xiaobai to expand the market. If it weren't for today's report, I might have already gone to the southwest region."
"It looks like the fourth quarter is going well?"
Luo Yang lit a cigarette while boiling water: "At the end of the year, let's invite Lao Cai to drink together!"
"Right on my mind."
Qiao Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I was talking about you when I was with Mr. Fu a few days ago. Why not just bring him along to make it more lively."
Luo Yang was not opposed to his old man who was still in Cathay Pacific having dinner with Fu Bin.
During the time of greeting, the water boils, the kettle is heated, and tea is brewed.
“The data is good!”
After pouring the tea, Luo Yang picked up the information and looked through it: "Sales in September were 9 million, and in October they reached 1170 million. In November, the data was even better, reaching 10 million. In December, it further increased to 1820 million. I remember that the sales channels have not yet covered the entire national market. At this growth rate, it is only a matter of time before annual sales exceed 11 million."
"We had a meeting at the end of December, and our sales plan for next year is to exceed 12 million!"
Qiao Zhiyuan responded with a smile: "We distributed dividends once when we merged into the group before, but that was due to special circumstances. Now, considering the channel construction next year and the need to increase production capacity, more than half of the profits have been spent in advance, Chairman, and there may be no money for dividends at the end of the year."
"It's meaningless to divide this little money."
Luo Yang waved his hand and said, "Your idea is right. While the market is receptive, accelerating expansion and increasing production capacity is the right approach. Besides, I said when Jiang Xiaobai was first established that I would not interfere in management matters. The group's board of directors will handle major investment projects."
Qiao Zhiyuan is also a member of the group's board of directors and is familiar with the relevant systems.
In the future, Jiang Xiaobai wants to acquire a winery, or build his own production base. The investment will definitely exceed 5000 million. Such a project needs to be reviewed by the board of directors, and at that time he must inform Luo Yang in advance and obtain his consent.
This is also one of the constraints.
Of course, as long as the major investment is beneficial to Jiang Xiaobai's expansion and development, Luo Yang has no need to obstruct it.
"Do you plan to visit Anhui Province at the beginning of the new year?"
He just glanced at the financial data and after closing the book, Luo Yang talked about another thing.
"While Mr. Fu's project in Hefei is being implemented, I can also go and investigate the matter I mentioned last time."
"What a coincidence!"
When Qiao Zhiyuan heard what Luo Yang said, he laughed.
"I was just about to report this matter to the chairman this time."
Hearing the news, Luo Yang also laughed.
It seems that in the next stage, Jiang Xiaobai's strategic goal of acquiring a winery and pursuing a wine cellar has been agreed upon between Luo Yang and Qiao Zhiyuan first.
Cai Fujun would probably not object.
Since they had the same opinion, they spent the next few minutes chatting about the history, types, and excellence of Anhui wine.
It was almost eleven o'clock when Qiao Zhiyuan left Luo Yang's office.
"Boss, you have three consecutive appointments from nine to eleven. How about you take a break?"
After Yu Haiping was called into the office, he saw Luo Yang rubbing his temple and took the initiative to express his concern.
"Not yet."
Luo Yang put down his right hand from his forehead, looked at his assistant and said, "You didn't attend the two meetings yesterday, but this afternoon, a copy of the annual financial statements of the two companies will be sent to you. You can read it and then hand it directly to the group's finance department."
"Understood. This is between me and the finance department only."
Judging from the degree of importance alone, Yu Haiping also knows that Kunpeng Technology is the core of the group and Luo Shengtang is the money bag. Luo Yang's willingness to let him preview the financial statements of the two companies represents that his trust in him has increased.
"in addition."
Although hesitant for a moment, Luo Yang still said, "Next week, Kunpeng's new generation of UAV prototype will be tested. You will accompany me to participate. You can contact Chu Jianming for the specific time."
Yu Haiping immediately took notes.
"I remember I have two appointments this afternoon. When are they scheduled?"
"One time is between 2:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon. The person who made the appointment with you is Zhang Shaoquan, the deputy director of the street. If you come to my house at this time, it is likely to discuss charitable donations."
Yu Haiping replied: "The other time is between 3:30 and 4:30 in the afternoon. The person who made the appointment with you is Director Dong of Yongcheng Bank. He said on the phone that he has sent an invitation and also has some business matters to discuss with you."
"Charitable donation?"
Luo Yang ignored Dong Xuan and focused on understanding the previous matter: "You have worked in the government before, do you understand the nature of this?"
"This kind of donation is different from donations to charities like the Red Cross."
Yu Haiping organized his words and said slowly: "Generally speaking, the charitable donations organized by the city streets are mostly used for people like the disabled and low-income households. In fact, you can also see a little bit in the news. Before the end of the year, the grassroots government will organize people to go to the homes of certain types of people to deliver food, oil, rice, noodles and a few hundred yuan."
"In theory, there would be a special allocation for this kind of money, right?"
"Yes, there are special allocations. However, this type of allocation has great limitations. According to the system, it is only calculated based on the number of people counted each year, and does not take into account factors such as rising prices and currency depreciation in a timely manner."
Yu Haiping smiled bitterly and said, "Even if there is an adjustment, it will only be once every few years, so there will always be gaps. Moreover, there are differences between regions, and local fiscal revenues also vary. The same disabled person receiving subsistence allowances will receive very different supplies and money in a city in the Northeast and in a city like Shanghai."
“So the difference, or factors such as rising prices and currency depreciation, will be made up by donations from local businesses?”
"Yes, that's usually the case."
Yu Haiping responded by adding: "Boss, this kind of donation is tax deductible."
“It’s not a question of deduction.”
Luo Yang muttered, "As long as it's not the Red Cross or something like that and can actually be delivered to people in need, I'll donate a little bit!"
After muttering, he looked up at Yu Haiping.
“How much is a suitable donation for a general street level?”
Yu Haiping was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Luo Yang to ask for his opinion on this issue.
"This... there are still regional differences."
He smiled bitterly and said, "In the past, companies in our area generally donated 10 or 20 yuan, and a donation of 50 yuan was considered a big company. But this is Shanghai, so I can't say for sure."
"Well, I got it!"
Luo Yang had considered before that companies should still engage in charity.
Let's donate a little more this time.
(End of this chapter)
