On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the family got up early.
After a simple breakfast, Zhang Hao urged his father to go to his factory with his eldest sister and his family for New Year greetings, for a grand reason:
The sooner you get familiar with the company, the sooner you can let your father retire and entertain his grandchildren and enjoy his old age in peace.
On the way to the company, Zhang Chongxin showed a rare smile, and then took his son to discuss the matter face to face:
"Lao Si, the economy is weak these days. As the saying goes, money is hard to make and shit is hard to eat. Doing business is not just playing house. You have to be prepared to endure hardship..."
"Dad, I'm an adult, I understand." In order to allow his father to hand over the work with peace of mind, Zhang Hao then took the initiative and said: "Okay, before starting work, I want to go to the production workshop for a month as an intern. Please look at me directly.
Show it!"
Isn’t it just about suffering?
In the dream, he worked on an assembly line, as a porter, and as a coolie. No matter how hard or tired he was, he was not afraid.
Besides, it’s only a month, so it’s a piece of cake.
Zhang Chongxin looked suspicious. After all, his son had been pampered since he was a child and had never suffered at all.
He lowered his head and thought for a while, then said excitedly:
"Don't put it nicely, it's very hard in the workshop. Can you promise not to back down?"
Zhang Hao rolled his eyes and immediately made his move:
"Dad, why don't we make a bet? If I can persist, you will completely let go and directly transfer the company to my name, and you will no longer be allowed to interfere in the company's affairs."
"What if you can't do it?"
Zhang Chongxin asked seriously.
"If I can't do it, I will voluntarily give up my inheritance rights. Isn't the second sister interested in the company? Just let her take over!" Zhang Hao said solemnly.
Zhang Chongxin shook his head on the spot: "Your father and I have finally built this family business, how can we take advantage of people with other surnames? As long as you are willing and learn slowly, you can't do business just by enduring hardship."
"Dad, what about our bet?"
Zhang Hao didn't waste any more time.
Although his parents are not patriarchal people, they are more traditional at heart. When the second sister wanted to help run the company, his father refused without hesitation.
In the end, the second sister was so angry that she left her hometown and ran to the other side of the ocean. She successfully got married and had children there, and only came back last Christmas.
The relationship between the two parties has never been good.
"I promise you. If you can really persevere, it will be too late for dad to be happy! Anyway, there is still your Uncle Zhao in the company. He is usually in charge of the factory. You should follow him and learn from it."
Zhang Chongxin said with great condolences.
As the saying goes, only by enduring hardship can one become a master.
People who can endure hardships will not be any worse off no matter how bad they are. Besides, my son is a top student in a prestigious school and majored in business administration, so his foundation is not bad.
"Thank you, Dad!"
Zhang Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he got the company, he could find a competitor to sell it to, so he would not be short of start-up capital.
And now is the hottest time for electric blankets, so they should be able to sell them at a good price.
"Don't rush to say thank you." Zhang Chongxin waved his hand: "Since it is a bet, let's make it real. The warehouse is currently in urgent need of porters. Can you accept it if you go directly to report there?"
"No problem." Zhang Hao nodded repeatedly.
"Okay, just a word from a gentleman."
"It's hard to chase a horse!"
Zhang Hao said with confidence.
……
An hour later, Xinfeng Group finally arrived.
Without saying a word, Zhang Chongxin took his son directly to the factory director's office to report that in order to complete the order, the factory would not have a holiday during the Chinese New Year, and everyone would receive three times the salary.
When Zhao Guangyuan heard that the big boss was coming, he quickly put down the work at hand and hurriedly greeted him.
"Mr. Zhang, you are here!"
"Have the New Year red envelopes been distributed?"
Zhang Chongxin asked casually.
"I posted it last night."
"How's the order going?"
"It's not a big problem, it should be shipped on time."
Director Zhao replied.
Zhang Chongxin nodded, then pointed to his son and introduced: "Old Zhao, this is my fourth son, do you still have an impression of him?"
"Of course I remember, we met two years ago!" Director Zhao turned to look at the legendary "prodigal son": "Zhang Hao, are you a rare guest today?"
"Uncle Zhao, happy New Year!"
Zhang Hao cupped his hands towards the other party.
"He is not a rare visitor. Ever since he entered junior high school, he has not been willing to come to the factory."
Zhang Chongxin couldn't help but sigh.
Director Zhao quickly comforted him: "It's not too late now, I just happened to take over from Mr. Zhang's shift."
"Haha, Lao Zhao, you were right this time. This guy is wrong somewhere. I used to beg him to take over, but he refused even to death. Now I finally know how to take responsibility."
Zhang Chongxin has been feeling aggrieved for too long.
"I've said it before, it's normal for young people to like to play, and they will mature when they get older."
Director Zhao echoed with a smile.
"Dad, don't worry, I will do my best and I promise I won't let you down."
Zhang Hao couldn't wait to promise.
"Okay, then I'll give you a chance."
Zhang Chongxin smiled happily, then looked at Zhao Guangyuan and said:
"Old Zhao, isn't there a shortage of people in the warehouse? You immediately arrange for Zhang Hao to take over, and he will work for a month first. Pay attention to confidentiality, and no leakage is allowed."
"This..."
"Well, this is what he asked for. You also know that I am older, and this is a test for him. Whether he can take over my class depends on his performance this month. Do you understand what I mean?
”
Zhang Chongxin explained patiently.
Director Zhao nodded slightly, feeling a strong sense of crisis at the same time.
It is not a good thing for the second generation to take over.
Especially this young master has always been famous.
After completing the entry procedures, Zhang Chongxin and Factory Manager Zhao personally delivered Zhang Hao to the door of the warehouse. By coincidence, the goods were being unloaded inside.
Zhang Hao didn't hesitate at all, he immediately took off his coat, rolled up his sleeves and trotted over.
Looks a little impatient.
After observing in secret for more than an hour, Director Zhao couldn't help but smile:
"Mr. Zhang, congratulations, your Zhang Hao has sincerely changed his mind, and you have a successor."
Are ordinary people acting?
He can tell at a glance.
The young man in front of me works very hard. The key is that he doesn’t have any airs about him. He quickly gets along with his colleagues. He is definitely not just showing off.
After all, the big boss only has such a son, and there is absolutely no need for the other party to "spoil" him like this. It's just a matter of words to really want to take over.
"It's too early to say this, let's observe it for a while first before talking!" Zhang Chongxin shook his head reservedly, "By the way, later on, you can get a surveillance camera here for me in my office. I will supervise it at all times."
"Okay, I'll do it later."
"Old Zhao, let me remind you again, don't take care of him secretly. If he doesn't live up to his expectations, I would rather let you help him manage the company."
Zhang Chongxin’s words are serious and thoughtful.
"Mr. Zhang, you are worrying too much. Zhang Hao should be serious this time. You can see from his eyes that this cannot be fake."