bookrebus Chapter 71 Farewell and Selection of General Manager
Chapter 71 Farewell and Selection of General Manager
Li Yuan was nestled on the sofa, binge-watching that melodramatic idol drama, a potato chip dangling from her mouth, when her phone suddenly rang like a thunderclap. She impatiently grabbed the phone, but upon seeing the caller ID was her younger brother, her expression immediately changed, her voice sweet and cloying: "Oh, my darling little brother, what made you think of calling your older sister? Have you been missing me so much you can't eat or sleep?"
The younger brother's voice, a mix of excitement and trepidation, came from the other end of the line: "Sis, I have something to tell you. Your sister-in-law and I are planning to start a business in another city. Mom and Dad support us; they think young people should go out and explore."
Li Yuan was taken aback at first, almost choking on potato chips. After coughing a few times, she shouted, "What? What's going on in your little heads? Starting a business in another city, it sounds easy, but it's not child's play. But I still admire your courage."
The younger brother chuckled and said, "Sis, don't worry. Besides, I have a general manager position at the company, and it'll be vacant when I leave. I figured you've been with the company for so long and know everyone well, so I'll leave the task of choosing someone to fill my position to you."
Li Yuan's eyes widened, and she jumped up from the sofa: "You brat, this is no small matter. You just dumped this hot potato on me like this? Let me tell you, if the person I choose is no good and the company's performance declines, don't come crying to me."
The younger brother quickly said, "Sis, I don't trust your judgment. You're known throughout the company for your sharp eyes; you can tell who's capable and who's not at a glance. My wife and I both think that entrusting this matter to you is definitely the right thing to do."
Li Yuan sighed helplessly: "Fine, fine, what can I do? You're my own brother. I'll have to think this through carefully. I can't let you hand over the position you worked so hard for to an unreliable person."
Time flies, and before they knew it, it was time to say goodbye to her younger brother and sister-in-law. Li Yuan and her husband Liu Xuan arrived at the airport early.
Seeing her younger brother and sister-in-law dragging large bags of luggage, Li Yuan couldn't help but tease them, "Are you moving house or starting a business? With so much stuff, are you planning to open a general store in another city?"
The younger brother chuckled and retorted, "Sis, what do you know? These are all essential daily necessities and some materials and equipment needed for starting a business. Unlike you, who just carries a bag when you go out, which is probably only filled with cosmetics and snacks."
Liu Xuan laughed and said, "You two siblings always bicker as soon as you meet. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others?"
Li Yuan rolled her eyes at Liu Xuan: "What do you know? This is our unique way of communicating as siblings."
At this point, her younger sister-in-law said with some worry, "Sister, I'm still a little nervous. We're going to a place where we don't know anyone, and we don't know if we can succeed in starting a business."
Li Yuan patted her younger brother and sister-in-law on the shoulder: "What are you afraid of? My brother is here. He's got a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Even if we run into difficulties, he'll definitely be able to come up with a solution. Besides, if all else fails, your older sister will be here to support you."
The younger brother said with feigned bravado, "That's right, honey, don't worry. Once I've made a name for myself out there, I'll buy you a big villa and a luxury car."
Li Yuan scoffed, "You little rascal, you should get the company up and running first. Don't end up losing everything and still dreaming of a big villa."
Liu Xuan reminded them from the side, "It's getting late, you should go through security."
Li Yuan's smile suddenly froze, and her eyes reddened slightly: "Little brother, take good care of yourself and your wife while you're out there. Don't just focus on work; you can't afford to overwork yourself. If you're ever wronged, just call your older sister, and I'll fly over right away to support you."
The younger brother nodded vigorously: "Sis, don't worry. You also need to take care of yourself. Don't spend all your time watching dramas and eating snacks, or you'll become a big fat person."
Li Yuan pretended to be angry and hit her younger brother: "You heartless bastard, you can't help but insult me even before you leave."
The younger brother and his wife dragged their luggage slowly toward the security checkpoint, occasionally turning back to wave to Li Yuan and Liu Xuan. Li Yuan stood there, watching their figures gradually disappear into the crowd, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that her brother had grown up, had his own dreams and pursuits, and all she could do was silently support him from behind, and handle the company's affairs well so that her brother wouldn't have any worries.
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Li Yuan paced back and forth in her office, muttering to herself, "Choosing a general manager is harder than choosing a husband."
Xiao Zhao, the assistant standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud: "President Li, you've really elevated the selection of a general manager to the level of a major life event."
Li Yuan rolled her eyes at him: "What do you know? This position is a matter of life and death for the company, so we can't be careless. I've thought through all the key personnel in the company, and they're either too green, too naive, or too slick."
Xiao Zhao scratched his head: "Mr. Li, didn't you consider Lao Zhang before? He's quite capable in business too."
Li Yuan waved her hand: "Old Zhang is good at business, but he's too rigid. He only knows how to do things according to the old rules. The market is changing so fast now. If the company is handed over to him, it will probably be left far behind by the competitors."
"And what about Xiao Li? He's young, energetic, and full of ideas," Xiao Zhao asked again.
Li Yuan snorted: "Xiao Li is too energetic and careless. He lost an important client document yesterday. If he becomes the general manager, the company will be in complete chaos."
As they were talking, Li Yuan suddenly slapped her forehead: "How could I have forgotten about Sister Chen!"
Xiao Zhao looked puzzled: "Sister Chen? Which Sister Chen?"
Li Yuan said excitedly, "It's our supervisor, Sister Chen. She's been with the company for so many years and knows the business inside and out. From negotiating cooperation with major clients to appeasing grassroots employees, she handles everything perfectly."
Xiao Zhao hesitated a bit: "But Sister Chen is older than you. Would she be willing to take over the position of general manager?"
Li Yuan raised an eyebrow: "That's up to my skills. Come on, let's go meet Sister Chen."
The two arrived at Sister Chen's office, and Li Yuan greeted her with a beaming smile: "Sister Chen, what are you busy with?"
Sister Chen looked up, smiled, and said, "Oh, Mr. Li, what a pleasure to have you here! I was just handling some routine matters. Is there anything you need me for?"
Li Yuan took Sister Chen's hand and said affectionately, "Sister Chen, I won't beat around the bush. You know my brother went to start a business in another city, leaving a general manager position vacant. After thinking it over, I think you're the most suitable person."
Sister Chen's eyes widened: "Me? Mr. Li, you must be joking. I'm already this old, I just want to work in my supervisory position for a few more years and then retire."
Li Yuan quickly said, "Sister Chen, please don't say that. Your experience and abilities are a treasure in the company. If you become the general manager, you'll be the anchor of the company, and everyone will definitely be obedient to you."
Sister Chen smiled and shook her head: "Mr. Li, you think too highly of me. I'm afraid my old mind can't keep up with the times and will hinder the company's development."
Li Yuan patted her chest and said, "Sister Chen, don't worry. I'll back you up. If you feel unfamiliar with anything, we can learn and explore together. Besides, with your management experience, mentoring young people and building a more cohesive team in the company is a piece of cake."
Xiao Zhao chimed in, "Sister Chen, you always take such good care of us younger generation. If you become the general manager, we'll definitely be even more motivated."
Sister Chen pondered for a moment: "Mr. Li, now that you've suddenly said that, I really need to think about it carefully. I need to consider whether my body can handle it, after all, the responsibility of the general manager is not light."
Li Yuan quickly said, "Sister Chen, do you think I don't know your health? You're more energetic than us young people every morning, and you can climb several flights of stairs without even getting out of breath. Besides, if you become the general manager, the work arrangements can be more flexible, and you won't have to work as hard as before."
Sister Chen was somewhat tempted by Li Yuan's words: "Okay, Ms. Li, please give me two days to discuss it with my family. After all, this is not just my business."
Li Yuan said happily, "Great, Sister Chen. I'm waiting for your good news. I believe that as long as you're willing to come out of retirement, the company's future will definitely be bright."
Two days later, Li Yuan was anxiously waiting for Sister Chen's reply in her office. Suddenly, the phone rang; it was Sister Chen calling. Li Yuan quickly answered, "Sister Chen, how did it go?"
Sister Chen laughed on the other end of the phone and said, "Mr. Li, I've made up my mind. Since you trust me so much, I'll take the position of general manager and give it my all. But let me make this clear from the start: if I don't do a good job, you can't blame me."
Li Yuan jumped up excitedly: "Sister Chen, don't worry. With your words, I feel relieved. I believe you can definitely do a great job."
After hanging up the phone, Li Yuan said to Xiao Zhao, "See, I told you Sister Chen was the most suitable candidate. From now on, we must cooperate well with Sister Chen to help the company grow and prosper."
Xiao Zhao nodded repeatedly: "That's for sure, Mr. Li."
So, amidst anticipation and laughter, Sister Chen was about to embark on her journey as general manager, and Li Yuan seemed to see an even brighter future for the company.