Chapter 836: Conversation with Xiao Shitou

I then said to Li Jia, "Li Jia, tomorrow you take Xiao Shitou to register a company."

"Alright, Mr. Zhao, I'll be back in Zaocheng tomorrow morning and have a meeting," Li Jia said.

"Jinghe, the cleanup work over there needs to speed up,

after cleaning the Gucheng Qiang, it must be protected as much as possible.

You will also have to coordinate demolition work with Cui Xian in the future.

The Ancient City we are building this time will certainly not be limited to the area around the Gucheng Qiang,

but will extend outward in all directions.

The exact number of villages to be demolished,

will be decided after the design plans are completed," I told Shi Jinhe.

Shi Jinhe said, "Brother, okay, I understand. Regarding future land acquisition and demolition work, I will discuss with Cui Xian.

All work will proceed under his coordination."

"That's how it should be; we all work under Cui Xian's leadership," I continued.

"Mr. Zhao, you're criticizing me.

If there's anything I'm doing wrong, just tell me directly," Cui Chengshan stood up immediately and said.

"Chengshan, sit down.

Today the wine is enjoyed very happily, and the work tasks have all been assigned.

The big guys all know clearly what to do.

I hope the big guys move forward together and swiftly launch our Xue County tourism project.

If anyone's carelessness or willfulness causes loss in the work, Zhao Jianqiang will turn hostile and disown them.

The ugly words are said first,

Work is work, and family ties are family ties.

I am extremely strict when it comes to work.

Shi Jinhe knows this.

I will constantly track the project's progress.

Big guys, keep it up.

Come, for our future endeavors, let's have a toast together."

I said, then stood up holding my glass.

【8】 Everyone lifted their glasses, and we drank it all in one go.

Everyone held wine cups, and we drank it all in one go.

The banquet ended.

We all returned to our rooms to rest.

I called Xiao Shitou into the room; I wanted to discuss some matters with him again.

Xiao Shitou sat in front of me,

looking a bit uneasy,

"Dad, I said the wrong thing again today, I was wrong."

I took out a cigarette,

and asked Xiao Shitou, "Want a drag?"

Xiao Shitou shook his head.

I lit one and took a puff,

"Xiao Shitou, your words aren't wrong; it's just the setting that's inappropriate.

Some things can be said, some things are better left unsaid.

You should know that the Da Heng Group's affairs have changed hands repeatedly.

Although it has nothing to do with us,

my heart is forever unwilling.

Just as you said,

Our new company must surpass the Da Heng Group.

When is the right time to say this? When we're close to surpassing them.

Saying it now is a bit early,

our company hasn't been established yet.

If this reaches the Da Heng Group,

they'll wonder what to think.

We treat them as a hypothetical enemy.

They'll act against us preemptively. Right, Xiao Shitou?"

Xiao Shitou nodded,

"Dad, I know I was wrong. I won't speak recklessly again."

"What must be said should be said, because you are the company's legal representative, the arbiter of its specific matters.

Whatever the big guys do, they must listen to you.

If you stay silent, how can that work? Otherwise, the big guys won't know what to do." I took another drag.

"Dad, with you behind me, I'm just a name on paper. I'll follow everything you say." Xiao Shitou said immediately.

"Xiao Shitou, why make you the legal representative? This wasn't a last‑minute decision; I've thought about it for a long time.

I already said, among your three brothers, only you can do certain things for me. As for the other two, they're of no help at all."

As for your sister Ru Meng, she has always grown up in pampering.

Besides, she is still young.

She also cannot bear such responsibility.

Xiao Shitou, the burden on you is heavy.

You must know that the future hope of our whole family is placed entirely on you.

We will, after all, grow old.

The years of hustling have already made me very tired,

As long as the company gets up and running,

Then I will hand over all the company's management rights to you.

"Dad, I'm afraid I can't handle it," Xiao Shitou said softly.

"You, your temperament is a bit cowardly; think of your Da Jun Ge, who always takes by force.

In terms of character, you still need to train.

I believe in you,

Rest assured, you will definitely be able to take on the responsibility, knowing that you have my full support behind you.

Xiao Shitou, all family matters are entrusted to you to handle,

Your Da Jun Ge is about to be released,

what are you thinking?

I looked at Xiao Shitou and asked.

"Dad, I want to take Da Jun Ge out of prison."

"That's possible. And then?"

"After that, I don't know either; I'll follow your arrangement," Xiao Shitou said, looking at me.

"I'd like to hear your opinion."

"Can Da Jun Ge be brought to the new company to work?" Xiao Shitou whispered again.

I nodded,

"Xiao Shitou, it's right that you think like this.

'Dad, why choose you? Because you can look after the whole picture.

You can view problems from a different height.

If your Da Jun Ge comes out, I certainly welcome him to work.

We are all father and son, and we have the drive to move forward together.

As long as we work together with one heart, any task can be done well.

You three brothers, though not blood brothers and without kinship,

have all grown up before me, and are all my children.

No matter what others say, I always hope you three brothers stay united.

Family affection is our cornerstone.

Xiao Shitou, I'm pleased you have such thoughts. However, what I want to tell you is,

Family affection can exist,

but it must not be used to hold you hostage.

You can summon Da Jun into the company.

You must have the ability to manage him well; otherwise, he will act recklessly.

Xiao Shitou, a manager must have compassion,

but also must not have too much feeling.

You need to keep a proper balance.

Today I specifically talked with you,

The two of us old men haven't chatted for a long time.

Back then I kept you in Da Heng Group,

that was to train you, to let you adapt to different environments.

Xiao Shitou, I think your training is still insufficient.

So in the new company, you must go through various trials.

For some matters, I will ask you what to do, letting you decide yourself.

Tomorrow, you will go with Li Jia to establish a company.

After establishing the company, what do you plan to do?" I asked Xiao Shitou.

"Dad, I—I have no plan. Whatever the matter, I'll follow your lead," Xiao Shitou said nervously.

"Xiao Shitou, that was the past; from now on, you must listen to yourself and have your own ideas.

After you establish the company tomorrow, you should hold a meeting so others know who you are.

Or go to the construction site to check the progress of the project, etc.

This is just my suggestion.

You must continue to study; you can't keep playing on your phone.

You are the legal person of the company; from now on, the company's affairs will need your decisions.

This is no joke.

After Xiao Shitou heard me finish, he nodded seriously.

"Dad, I understand; tomorrow I'll go to the Gucheng Qiang to take a look. As for the meeting, I still don't know how to hold it. How should I start?"

I smiled,

"When the time comes, I'll arrange for Li Jia to help you."

"Alright, talking about this with you today is just to let you know that the burden on you is heavy."

"Don't have a playful mind any more."

"Just like back then, when you first joined the company and worked on the construction site."

"You must remember, that was a painful experience,"

"Only in this way can you help yourself grow,"

"What is called growth is an attitude of learning."

"You should perceive it yourself."

"Xiao Shitou, believe in yourself. Come on."

After I finished speaking, I proactively reached out my hand and shook hands with Xiao Shitou.