Shanghai is prosperous

Chapter 22 Fishing, Drinking Fish Soup
After the business department meeting that morning, Manager Ding left Wang Yiyuan alone.He inquired carefully about the current business operations of the National Hosiery Industry.Wang Yiyuan answered them one by one.

Wang Yiyuan said, I will try my best to make no mistakes in the National Hosiery list.When it came to the end, Manager Ding asked Wang Yiyuan to pack up and follow him out for a while to meet the boss.

After getting into the car, Wang Yiyuan realized that he was going to accompany them to go fishing.The car went straight along the Huqingping Highway, passed Qingpu, and entered the boundary of Kunshan, Jiangsu, until it passed through a block called Zhangpu Town, and finally stopped by a wide lake.

The scenery of this lake is very good, a large area of ​​water, but the water quality does not seem to be polluted, clean and clear.There are clumps of reed stalks in the lake, and a little bit of new shoots are emerging, full of emerald green.

The air is very fresh, with a slight smell of fresh earth.The most rare thing is that the entire lake presents a completely natural state, and there are no traces of artificial excavation and carving.

On the shore of the lake, many people in twos and threes are fishing.Manager Ding took out fishing gear, a bench and a parasol from the trunk of the car.Wang Yiyuan didn't have time to enjoy the scenery, so he quickly took these, carried his hand on his shoulders, and followed Manager Ding towards the easternmost side of the lake.

Mr. Xiao Jingdong and Mr. Xiao used connecting rods for fishing this time, double-flying.He was sitting on a simple reclining chair, wearing a large sun hat, listening to music with headphones, tapping the edge of the chair with his fingers in a measured way, calm and relaxed.

It's just that his eyes seemed to be squinted all the time, and he was always focused on the two buoys on the water surface.After a while, he stood up suddenly, quickly lifted a fishing rod, and raised it into the air behind him, and a palm-sized crucian carp was pulled out of the sparkling water.

Mr. Xiao quickly picked up the net pole next to him with his right hand, scooped up the fish with one stroke, and quickly took up the fishing line.He carefully took the struggling little fish off the hook and threw it into the basket.Then re-baited the fishhook, and he threw the fishing line towards the fish nest he had made, and it was steady.

After putting away 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 a distance, and hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.Mr. Xiao put his index finger on his mouth and made a silent movement.

Manager Ding went to the side to find a place to make a fish nest and put fishing rods.After Wang Yiyuan put away Manager Ding's fishing gear, he came over to help Mr. Xiao tidy up Mr. Xiao's fish basket.There are a lot of fish in the fish basket, crucian carp is the most, there are also herring, silver carp, carp, etc., there are about a dozen of them.

After catching more than ten fishes one after another, Mr. Xiao seemed to be in a very good mood today.He put down his fishing rod, looked at his watch, and said loudly to Wang Yiyuan, let's go and eat a whole fish feast.At this time, Manager Ding also caught several scrapers and a crucian carp.

After packing up their fishing gear, Wang Yiyuan then poured out the fish in the two fishing baskets and put them into the pail. After packing the fish, he followed the two of them with the pail, and the group walked towards the west bank. Go to a farm restaurant in the distance.

As soon as he arrived at the gate, the owner of the restaurant greeted him and took the fish barrel from Wang Yiyuan's hand.Mr. Xiao is obviously a frequent visitor here, and ordered, Lao Zhang, it’s still the old way, today it’s just the three of us eating, you can see that it’s done.

Mr. Xiao asked for the best and largest private room on the third floor by name.After entering the room, Wang Yiyuan walked to the window and opened it for ventilation.

Looking out of the window, I saw a wide lake lying quietly under the blue sky not far away, the emerald poplars and tender willows on the embankment were gently swaying in the spring breeze, and on the fresh green grass, there were scattered sprigs of flowers. Top sun umbrellas and tents.

There are not many people, some are fishing quietly, some are sitting and chatting, and some are playing with children.It is a beautiful scene of Jiangnan in spring and leisure in spring.Wang Yiyuan couldn't help but think of a poem: On the south bank of the Fangcao River, the willows are like silk.

The dishes were served quickly, and it didn't take long for them to be placed one after another.A few dishes of freshly cooked home-cooked fish, steamed or braised in brown sauce, local specialties such as river prawns and snails, and a few dishes of seasonal vegetables are all home-cooked and appetizing.

Because they still had to drive back to Shanghai, the three of them didn't drink, and asked for the soy milk that the hotel ground itself.Halfway through the meal, Mr. Xiao seemed to ask Wang Yiyuan casually, Xiao Wang, how long have you been in the company?
Exactly one year and 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?

Wang Yiyuan nodded and said, I heard about it, but I don't know it very well.

Manager Ding interjected that our factory might have to move before August.

Wang Yiyuan was a little surprised, and said, so fast, it's already April?

Manager Ding said, yes.If there are requirements from above, the relocation plan may come down in June.The government encourages our factories to relocate as early as possible. The earlier the relocation, the better it may be for us. In terms of compensation, there are priority points in it.

Wang Yiyuan asked, where shall we move?
We must listen to the boss.Manager Ding smiled and said.

Wang Yiyuan looked at Mr. Xiao.Mr. Xiao pretended to be mysterious, and said with a smile, guess what?
Could it be here?Wang Yiyuan asked hesitantly.

Mr. Xiao and Manager Ding both laughed, but kept asking Wang Yiyuan to eat fish.Mr. Xiao said, Xiao Wang, you guessed it right, it's here.I have a middle school classmate who runs a factory here. He has a good relationship here and has agreed to help us find a place.

Wang Yiyuan agreed that the scenery here is really good.

Mr. Xiao changed his mind, looked at Wang Yiyuan and said, Xiao Wang, do you have any thoughts on this company relocation?
When Wang Yiyuan heard this, he knew that Mr. Xiao had something to say, maybe this was the real intention of asking him to go fishing today.It's just that he didn't know what Mr. Xiao was thinking, so he smiled and said, what else can I think?Mr. Xiao, don't dislike me, I will definitely continue to follow you.

At this time, Manager Ding leaned forward, stood up, and said, I'll go down and make fish soup.After speaking, he left the seat and went downstairs.

Wang Yiyuan didn't know the depth of the water, so of course he wouldn't talk nonsense at this time, he sincerely said to Mr. Xiao, really, Mr. Xiao, I still think there is a future in working with you.

Mr. Xiao said, I just like you who are so loyal to the company.Come, 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 gulped it down and put down his glass.Wang Yiyuan quickly poured soy milk for him.Mr. Xiao went on to say that Lafayette once said that everything is destined.Xiao Wang, I think we are also very destined.Open the skylight and speak plainly, and I will show you another way.

Wang Yiyuan knew that Mr. Xiao was going to talk about the important point, so he leaned closer to Mr. Xiao.

You should listen to this path first, and then make a decision after thinking about it.Mr. Xiao made a break and said, that's it. Of course, I am reluctant to leave Shanghai for the company's relocation. After all, that is the place where I started and struggled for many years.But this relocation, I think it might be an opportunity.

He said that it will be a matter of time before a labor-intensive enterprise with high energy consumption and high pollution like our printing industry moves out of Shanghai.Even moving late is better than moving early.I have already thought about it, and I want to take advantage of this relocation opportunity to carry out an industrial upgrade. The company is going 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 existing facilities and equipment of the company will be eliminated.Another important issue is that some workers may have various practical reasons and may not be able to come to Kunshan to work.

He said, but I made a promise to them again, not to abandon, not to give up.More importantly, a considerable part of the existing customers are in Shanghai, such as Compal Computer, the national hosiery company you developed and other major customers, all of which need someone to continue to maintain.

Mr. Xiao, you must have a plan already.Wang Yiyuan asked, what decision did you make?
Mr. Xiao smiled and said, that's why I just said that I want to show you the way.That's right, I want to get rid of the remaining equipment in the company. Of course, you know, these machines are still usable, and some of them are relatively new, such as the four-color two-color machine, paper cutter, and label machine. Rolling cars, and some back-end equipment, and then find another place in Shanghai to keep. We also keep the business license in Shanghai. Of course, we need to change the legal person.

Wang Yiyuan understood a little bit, and said, you mean, you want to find someone to take care of these things?
It is best to pack it all at once.Mr. Xiao smiled and said, I mean, are you interested in starting your own business?I leave it all to you.

Wang Yiyuan never thought that it would be such a big event.With his current situation, he has not been in Shanghai for a long time. He has just scratched the surface of the printing industry, and there is no foundation and development. The present self is still far away.

Of course, the most important thing is that he has no money. He knows that without money, none of this can be discussed.Wang Yiyuan lowered his head, looked at the cup full of soy milk in front of him, and said nothing.

how?Difficulties?Mr. Xiao said.

Wang Yiyuan raised his head, looked at Mr. Xiao sincerely, and slowly explained his worries just now.He finally said hesitantly, I have no money and no one, and I have no experience in starting my own business. I'm afraid I can't do it well.

Mr. Xiao paused for a while, and said, I know what you said, and I have considered it.In this way, regarding the money, I will pay out all the commissions you should have received so far, and you can find a place to pay the rent first.Then the machine will also be given to you, and you can pay me the money in installments.

Mr. Xiao paused and said, of course, I also have a request.I want to set up an office in Shanghai as a transition, mainly to bridge the business in Shanghai during the company's relocation, so as not to cause problems due to the relocation.I think you will be in charge of the company's business in Shanghai temporarily, and I will also pay you a salary.He smiled and said, as for experience, there will always be a day.I am optimistic about you in this regard.

Wang Yiyuan suddenly felt that this vaguely seemed to be an opportunity.He stood up and said slowly, Mr. Xiao, give me some time and let me think about it.

Mr. Xiao was very proud this time, and said, I'll give you two weeks, come to me after you've made up your mind.

At this time, Manager Ding walked in cautiously with a large bowl of fish soup in his hands.President Xiao said loudly, come here, Xiao Wang, this is Taiwanese fish soup made by Manager Ding, let's drink it together.

Wang Yiyuan had something on his mind, and the bowl of Taiwanese fish soup didn't taste any good in the end. He just felt that the soup was a little hot, a little sweet, and occasionally had a faint fishy smell.

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