Chapter 637: Mountaintop, Night Talk

What do you do when you become a trillionaire at a young age?

In the 1980s, the Yang family's assets amounted to only a few hundred billion.

But after November 1987,

Their assets had grown to nearly a trillion.

In just a few months, Yang Qing made a profit of 300 billion from this stock crash.

Of that, he earned 200 billion from his own family company.

That's how you make money in finance.

This is also why Yingjiang never tires of it.

Because it is the most powerful harvesting tool.

Yang Qing's wealth is coveted not only by foreigners but also by people at home.

Living on the summit of Peaceful Plain Mountain, Yang Qing could clearly feel countless malicious eyes upon him.

Yang Fan and Yang Qihang kept Yang Qing company, standing together on the terrace to take in the night view.

"Dad, are you really going to quit?"

Yang Qing spoke with absolute certainty.

"Your dad is too damn good—so good the world can't hold him."

"If I don't retire, our war with Bob Marley will only be the start."

"Going forward, you need to figure out which companies should go public and which shouldn't."

"Companies like Wandering Dragon and Tesla, which are bound to go public, otherwise they won't let you keep expanding."

"Even if you go public, you must also split the company—for instance, separating Yingjiang's operations from those in Asia."

Yang Fan and Yang Qihang were deeply resentful.

As Yingjiang's financial dominance grew, they clearly understood what going public entailed.

All their hard work would be snatched away by these people for nothing.

"Dad, is there no other way?"

Yang Qing nodded.

"We have no backing; to fight for our rights we must have the necessary strength."

"All of Yingjiang is their muscle."

"We can dodge once, but we can't dodge forever."

"So we must learn not only to hide, but also to fight and cooperate—fighting while cooperating."

"Moreover, we must learn to open new fronts and to maneuver."

"The Mainland is our opportunity."

"I'll head to the new front; you stay in Gangdao and keep them occupied."

"In the future, your children must also be sent out to seek opportunities around the world."

"You must stay on good terms with the Jingmen Club; they will be your greatest asset in opening up the world market."

"Standardize everyone's business practices and foster mutual assistance and cooperation."

"Give no chance to those who break the rules, refuse to unite or cooperate—otherwise a single bad apple will spoil the whole batch."

"Your grandmother's seed‑scattering plan isn't for them to go it alone; it's for them to lead the Jingmen Club's people in running operations worldwide."

"Those squid also secretly run many organizations."

"However, they mostly scorn low‑profit ventures, permeating the whole world of power and money."

"We must learn the teacher's strategy of surrounding the cities from the countryside."

"Gradually cultivate the market."

"Integrate the places that the squid scorn."

"Unite the majority."

What Yang Fan presented to them was strategic planning.

It is a guiding‑principle mindset.

That is also why, whether Tesla or Wandering Dragon, they have long‑term plans.

Industrial computers and game consoles are merely a beginning.

Industrial and entertainment platforms are their true goal.

Yang Fan felt a bit weighed down; he had seen fathers who let down their children, but never sons who let down their fathers.

Dad is just about to pat his backside and walk away.

But they must face all kinds of wolves and tigers.

Fortunately, the base they left them in Gangdao lets them handle both offense and defense.

So they won't be caught between advancing and retreating.

Yang Qihang has the sharper mind; the Yang Group is mainly under his charge, while Yang Fan remains a hands‑off manager.

A huge pressure suddenly fell on his shoulders.

Each company is staffed with veteran officials.

And they are veteran officials of great ability.

If they cannot be contained, the Yang Group will instantly fall into great chaos.

His prestige is insufficient.

So he doesn't now want to take full charge, with Dad taking the heat up front—doesn't that sound good?

Why would I want to take over this mess?

"Dad, all the big companies belong to my uncles' and grandparents' generation; how am I supposed to manage them?"

"The group can't do without you; otherwise, you can remote-control and direct it, while I just put on a show in front of outsiders."

Yang Qing cursed in his heart, "Damn it, I also want to enjoy life."

"I don't want to work for you little bastards either."

"What a bullshit Yang Clan Group, don't even think about dragging me down again."

"Chen Hong has gone back to the Mainland to sightsee, and he wants to do that too."

"He doesn't want to work himself to death for the kids."

"Moreover, from now until the peaceful period after the 97 Stock Crash, it's the perfect time to train them."

"If he keeps occupying that position, this kid will be ruined."

"Li Longji didn't know to retire after success; a generation of wise ruler became a foolish ruler."

"Hidden Dragon didn't know to retire after success; the 'Tenfold Elder' became a scourge to the nation and its people."

"Lao Zhu didn't know to retire after success; he boiled his own son to death and boiled his own grandson away."

"Don't think that just because the world has left you, you can't turn things around."

"One generation's waves push the previous ones; only letting go is the best ending."

"As long as he's still around, his old brothers won't go too far, nor dare to go too far."

"Only then can a smooth transition of power be achieved."

"Moreover, once Yang Qing leaves, these smart people will also know what they should do."

"Everyone tacitly understands, like the clear wind and bright moon."

"\"Qihang, you've also spent some time in the group office. \""

"\"Can't you still see what the group office is for? \""

"\"Professional matters should be handled by professionals. \""

"\"These years I've been pouring heavy investment into the management research institute. \""

"\"They not only have rich practical experience, but their research into theoretical knowledge is also not lagging behind. \""

"\"They have helped many companies complete numerous management reforms. \""

"\"Their influence in the various companies is great. \""

"\"An excellent management relationship can not only fully stimulate employees' abilities, but also greatly reduce an individual's impact on the company. \""

"\"Do you understand what I mean? \""

Yang Qihang thought of some things.

Dad was saying that managers are indeed important, but not important enough to dictate the company's future.

He also thought of Steve Jobs.

Then how would that world leader put it? This is the person Dad singled out as someone who can sway the company's fate.

This is contradictory.

One says managers are important; another says managers are not important.

He felt his head was a bit big.

Yang Qing decided to handle one matter before leaving.

That is Ma Shimin of Pizza Hut.

Let Yang Qihang see the capabilities of the group office.

"\"Like this, before I leave, I'll give you another gift. \""

Yang Qing, to his face, issued an order to the group office to investigate Ma Shimin.

Yang Qihang was utterly shocked.

"\"Is it really that casual? \""

"\"Isn't this a bit too careless? \""

"\"Investigate Ma Shimin? He's the CEO of Pizza Hut. \""

"\"He heads a company with a market cap nearing ten billion US dollars. \""

"\"Such rashness—what kind of upheaval would it bring to Pizza Hut? \""

"\"Dad, shouldn't you think again? \""

"\"Let's discuss this at length. \""