Wanli Travel was established in July 2013, with only two people at first. Two months later, we and other partners came up with the first version of the APP.
Today, Wanli Travel has gone through three years. We have grown from a small entrepreneurial team with school students as the backbone to a super unicorn with thousands of employees.
As I believe you are all aware of the news announced not long ago, we will complete the merger with our competitor, which we have been working hard on for three years, and will soon become the unique leader in the taxi-hailing industry.
In the past three years, we have worked hard together, maintained our entrepreneurial spirit at all times, and faced difficulties without fear.
We worked together as one, faced test after test with unity and tenacity, and walked through the long dark night together.
Today is our harvest season.
I congratulate everyone and thank everyone. This honor belongs to you, to me, and to the three-year-old who will travel thousands of miles.
Yes, it is only three years old.
If this is a newborn child, it may not even be able to walk steadily, but we not only hope that it will go steadily and far, but also that it will fly high.
The future is not a smooth one, and I want to remind you even in this joyous moment.
We used a three-year adventure to prove that we are smart enough, brave enough and lucky enough.
But this is not the end.
There are still many stubborn diseases in the industry waiting for us to resolve, and there are still many unforeseen difficulties waiting for us to discover and overcome.
I hope that we can use the wisdom and will of that moment, as well as the optimism and determination of this moment, to meet the next challenge.
May we always maintain our original aspirations.
May we live up to our mission.”
After reading this internal letter drafted by Lin Yi himself, Liu Jianni's comment was: "Although it is good to be prepared for danger in times of peace, but at this time, shouldn't it be simple and festive?"
Li Moyan said: "I think it's pretty good."
Wang Kai tries not to interfere in matters outside the scope of his duties and can be ignored.
Liu Jianni had no intention of causing trouble for Lin Yi and Li Moyan in such a trivial matter, so she just spread her hands indifferently after hearing this.
As long as they think it's OK.
"This merger is going very smoothly. Liu Qing and her staff are very cooperative, and there are no substantial obstacles between the two parties. But isn't it a pity to remove all their people?"
"Whoever you like, just stay."
Liu Qing brought a group of investment banking employees to Dudu Kuadu. Most of the original Uber people had impressive resumes, so there must be people among them who could be used.
From Lin Yi's perspective, he doesn't care about the background and origin of individual employees, as long as he ensures an overall fair and orderly internal environment.
"I heard that you rejected Liu Qing?"
This question was unusual. Lin Yi glanced at his CFO: "Is this the case? Is she so persistent that she asks you to speak for her?"
Liu Jianni clarified: "I don't have any personal relationship with Liu Qing. I heard about this from other places, and I didn't receive any entrustment from anyone."
"To be honest, my first reaction when I heard this was a fantasy, but after thinking about it carefully, I found that it seemed to be a good arrangement."
"If we examine her as a management candidate, Liu Qing's conditions are very excellent. She can do things that none of us can do."
"Of course, I can totally understand if you don't want to use her. Even if personal factors are excluded, Liu Qing has a dark history of backstabbing Cheng Wei at shareholders' meetings. Everyone must be on guard against her in the future."
"I just want to remind that after this merger, we are destined to make drastic changes to the other side. If Liu Qing is retained, even for a period of time, it may help to stabilize the transition."
"In addition, the disposal of Liu Qing can show our tolerance for others, and may be able to reassure those shareholders who support her."
Lin Yi did not question Liu Jianni's intentions. The questions she raised were indeed worth considering for the company.
"I don't use Liu Qing. There are many reasons. In fact, the most important one is that I feel from the bottom of my heart that we are not the same person."
"A person like Liu Qing can cooperate with anyone and adjust her attitude and stance at any time."
"Some people may think that flexibility is what makes her outstanding, but in my opinion, people who are too flexible tend to lose their principles."
He gave a few simple explanations, but Liu Jianni did not persuade her. Unexpectedly, the senior sister spoke again:
"Jenny's suggestion still makes sense. If you are worried that Liu Qing's position will not be easy to arrange, you can give the president to her. I can still serve as the company's COO."
With Liu Qing's status, if she really joins Wanli Travel, she will only be inferior to Lin Yi. That's why the senior sister asked her to be the president.
"This is a misunderstanding."
Lin Yi had to say a few more words, "I didn't consider arranging a position for Liu Qing because I had no intention of agreeing from the beginning."
"At that time, I told her that when I choose a companion, I pay more attention to like-minded people. This is not a prevarication to Liu Qing."
"In my opinion, what does it mean to be like-minded?"
"That's you."
"Jenny was invited back by me personally. I visited the thatched cottage three times. My evaluation of you at the beginning was all from the bottom of my heart, and I have always been happy with my decision."
"I know that you are very high-spirited. You have been secretly competing with Liu Qing in your heart, hoping to be of greater help to the company."
"I also always think that you are better than her. You have done a lot and provided a lot of opinions along the way. The company and I are both grateful for your care."
"This is not my evaluation based on our friendship. Even according to the secular rules of success and failure, you have proved with facts that the one you choose is the final winner."
Liu Jianni smiled slightly and no longer planned to say anything about Liu Qing's stay or leave.
"Brother Kai, it was Professor Li Feifei who recommended him to us. After our senior sister and I met once, we confirmed in each other's eyes that we had met the right person."
"My presence in the team seems to be weak. Except for technical matters, I don't really get involved in anything else."
"I know this is not because of the limitations of your ability, but because of your sense of proportion in your work."
"I often say that our products are the best among our peers and our technology is top-notch. These are the confidence you have given me."
"In the past three years, the company has never missed a beat in this aspect, and it still maintains the best stability and safety record in the industry."
"You will always be the steel backing that is silent but can be relied upon as the Great Wall, never fails to live up to trust, and is always trustworthy."
Wang Kai chuckled and patted Lin Yi on the shoulder.
"And senior sister."
When Lin Yi said this, he actually got stuck. It wasn't that he couldn't think of anything to say, but that there was so much to say that he didn't know where to start.
"I don't think there should be any politeness between the two of us. It's superfluous to talk about friendship. From the very beginning of the story of traveling thousands of miles, and even from the beginning even longer ago, you have always appeared by my side."
"You just said that the position of president can be given to Liu Qing, but I don't think it is possible."
"I know that you are the one who has contributed the most in this entrepreneurial process. Although outsiders often ignore it, your significance to Wanli Travel is as important as mine."
"I think only you can sit in this seat."
"Others, whether Liu Qing or others have made great contributions to the company, I don't think they have that qualification."
When Lin Yi said this, he found that his voice became more emotional, and there was an emotion in his heart that was surging crazily, as if it was about to burst out.
"Thank you, senior sister."
"Thank you for accompanying me all the way, thank you for your affirmation time and time again, thank you for your unreserved support, which makes me always believe that I am never alone."
Lin Yi found that he could no longer restrain himself. Under the gazes of Liu Jianni and Wang Kai, and under the eyes of his senior sister who ranged from moved to astonished, he took two steps forward and hugged her into his arms.