Rebirth: My 80s

noon.

In a conference room in the 1+1 Charity Foundation compound.

Li Jiankun sat on a red-painted armchair, resting his left hand on his forehead, looking quite worried.

The huge oval conference table of the same color was fully occupied. Almost every department had someone present, and they were not minor characters.

This is also the reason why Li Jiankun was forced to hold this meeting today——

Instead of having people come to him one by one and taking up a lot of his time, it would be better to gather them together and see if the problem can be solved at once.

There's nothing I can do.

They are all big government offices.

After all, he is just an ordinary person.

"Comrade Jiankun, you are a top-notch person when it comes to doing business. As I just said, the companies under my department have good foundations. If you invest and participate in the management guidance, they will definitely become bigger and stronger."

"As for the project we just mentioned, you might as well consider it carefully. It is definitely worth investing in."

"If you are capable, please help us. It is said that you have never lost money in business. We are counting on you."

"As long as you give us a nod, we have seventy-six companies and you can invest in all of them."

"What are you worried about? Why not speak out? What Ma Shengli dares to do, why don't you dare to do it?"

Ever since Bu Xingsheng fell from the altar.

Ma Shengli, the director of Shijiazhuang Paper Mill, became the first person in a state-owned enterprise.

He was also the first person to undertake a contract for a state-owned enterprise.

The eyes are red and purple.

Four years ago, this man was just a business section chief in the factory. This paper mill, which employed 800 people, had been making losses for many years.

At the beginning of 1987, the superior issued a task, requiring the realization of a profit target of 170,000 within one year. The former factory director was reluctant to agree to it and bargained, saying that he would have to lose another 100,000.

Ma Shengli was a man of great skill and courage. He posted a notice in the factory, declaring, "If I were to manage the factory, I would make a profit of 700,000 yuan by selling every 100,000 yuan. If I fail to achieve the goal, I will be willing to be punished by law!"

Ma Shengli, who has a strong business acumen, mainly did two things after taking office: changing the product form and sales model.

According to market demand, he changed the original large rolls of paper into six different specifications, and the color increased from one to three. He also developed scented perfumed tissues.

In terms of sales model, employees who develop big customers and attract small customers will all receive rewards.

The effect was immediate. Last year, Ma Shengli generated a profit of 1.4 million.

Newspapers were flooded with reports that Ma Shengli's paper mill was flourishing. Ma Shengli, who was full of confidence, announced his grand plan:

To build the China Ma Shengli Papermaking Enterprise Group, it is planned to successively contract one hundred papermaking enterprises in twenty provinces and cities across the country.

This crazy idea became the most explosive corporate news in my country in 1987.

Many local paper mills are struggling right now, and they hope that Ma Shengli can lead them out of the predicament.

So starting last fall, Ma Shengli has been contracting small and medium-sized paper mills.

In January this year, China Ma Shengli Paper Enterprise Group was formally established amid the sound of gongs and drums. Many leaders attended the opening ceremony, which was decorated with flowers and full of enthusiasm.

Until now, the applause like waves still seems to echo in my ears.

However, Li Jiankun felt that these people did not want him to emulate Ma Shengli, but wanted him to be Huang Hongnian.

Of course, the Huang Hongnian incident has not happened yet.

And he didn't want to follow Ma Shengli's example——

Within half a year, this person will disappear like a flash in the pan.

I don’t want to be Huang Hongnian even more.

Those who are not of our race should be killed.

Boom!Boom!

Li Jiankun knocked on the table, signaling everyone to be quiet, and then said:

"Everyone, let me say a few words."

Everyone pricked up their ears in anticipation.

“I can assert here that Ma Shengli’s papermaking group cannot last long.

"why?

“Human energy is limited. No matter how capable he is, he is still just one person.

"me too.

“You all should know that most of my business is overseas, and there are not many available people in the mainland.

“So even if I invest in the projects or enterprises you mentioned, I can’t find so many people to participate in the management, and ultimately it won’t make much difference.”

After hearing this, the participants all looked unhappy.

This is clearly a rejection.

“I understand the difficulties you are facing. They all come down to two aspects:

“1. The company is not making money, cannot meet profit targets, and even suffers losses year after year.

“2. You think there are some good projects, but they suffer from lack of financial support.”

Everyone nodded in unison, that's right.

Li Jiankun continued: "I will give you two solutions, or suggestions."

Everyone's eyes were bright, they nodded repeatedly and listened attentively.

“Regarding the first question, your thinking is wrong. What you need to do now is not to find another Ma Shengli who is engaged in more than just papermaking or comprehensive industries.

“You should discover thousands of Ma Shengli.

“For example, the rubber factory that Director Zhou mentioned earlier, I think it has a good foundation, so why does it suffer losses every year?

“I think the problem still lies internally.

“You might as well give it a try, just like Master Zhou intends to hand it over to me to manage, and recruit people from the entire factory, or even the society, who are willing to take on the contract, and boldly give them a certain trial period.

"We are not short of capable people, people who are brave enough to shoulder the responsibility and have both high skills.

“It’s just that most talented people don’t have the opportunity, or they have too many constraints.

"This may not sound nice, but don't you all think that I am good at business? Then let me tell you, the management of a successful company must be led by experts.

"For example, if I didn't make photolithography machines, I wouldn't be able to do it without Chen Chunxian. Why? Because I don't understand it.

“So I rarely ask about the affairs of Huaxia Silicon Valley Company, and the management rights are all in the hands of Chen Chunxian.

"Why should I, a person who knows nothing, give orders?

"What do I do? I assist him. Whatever parts he needs, I have to provide them to him immediately. I also contact customers, ensure that the products are shipped out and sold well. And so on.

"As you can see, we work very well together, and Huaxia Silicon Valley is already a world-renowned supplier of lithography equipment."

These words made everyone present blush.

For example, Director Zhou knows nothing about the rubber industry.

“Second point, if you need money, I can give it to you, but I don’t invest, and I don’t make any money.

"Now I won't hide it anymore. There is a bank called Huaqiang Taikoo in the south, which is my company.

“You have no money for your project, so please prepare a project plan and I will ask the bank’s investment experts to evaluate it. As long as it is feasible, I will lend you the money without interest.

"how?"

Everyone was overjoyed.

Someone said repeatedly: "Okay, this is a good idea!"

"Oh, no interest, this... is embarrassing."

Li Jiankun smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Hey, we are all family."

If we lend money to them, who are we lending it to?

Asking for interest is a bit outrageous...

He doesn't mind the interest.

Similarly, there is no need to worry about not returning the ball after loaning it out.

At most it will take ten or twenty years.

It doesn’t matter, there are many benefits.

End of the meeting.

People from all departments were smiling happily.

Shake hands and say goodbye to Li Jiankun one by one.

"Jiankun, thank you very much."

"It is a blessing for China to have you here."

"Who else but you can be a generous person today?"

"I won't say thank you, from now on... well, I personally think you are a worthwhile friend."

Many people implicitly revealed a message: Let me know if there is any problem in the future.

Li Jiankun didn't want to be careless and sent them downstairs.

Haven't even walked out of the building yet.

There was a noise in my ears.

Following the sound, I looked outside the door.

Good guy!

Was the scene from the opening ceremony recreated?

The courtyard was crowded with people.

"What...is going on?" Someone looked at Li Jiankun.

Li Jiankun shrugged and said, "If you ask me, who should I ask?"

Everyone came out the door together.

Most of the foundation's staff were in the courtyard at this time to maintain order.

Li Jiankun waved and called someone over. After asking around, he finally understood what had happened.

These outsiders in the hospital are all here to seek help.

Now the whole country knows that the 1+1 Charity Foundation holds more than billion US dollars in funds and has promised to use it for charity.

People from various departments originally wanted to help maintain order, but seeing this, they decided not to intervene.

They all said goodbye and left.

Li Jiankun stood on the steps at the entrance of the main building. After scanning the entire room, he looked at the staff waiting beside him and asked, "Where is the chairman?"

"In the lobby of the side building."

Li Jiankun walked down the stairs and headed towards the side building.

The whole audience's attention was drawn.

"Look, Mr. Li!"

"Wow, I finally saw a living one!"

"So young!"

"Comrade Li Jiankun, please help us!"

Some people began to try to approach Li Jiankun.

The security personnel immediately rushed over and protected him.

Li Jiankun pushed aside the two young men from the security department in front of him, walked towards the side building, glanced around and said, "Everyone, don't worry, line up and register.

“As long as there is real need for assistance, we will take it to heart.

“At the same time, I would like to ask for your forgiveness.

"As you can see, there are so many people who need help. We certainly can't launch so many projects at once. In principle, we will arrange them according to the urgency of the matter."

After saying that, Li Jiankun quickened his pace.

There were so many people that I didn't know how to start a conversation.

He was in a hurry to find Bai Lu because this approach wouldn't work.

If there are so many people in the hospital every day in the future, the foundation’s work will not be able to be carried out at all.

It would not be enough for all the workers to maintain order.

Starting tomorrow, we will change the process and receive the letters first and screen them.

It’s not that there are any unqualified people here.

Li Jiankun would rather believe that people who come to him specifically to seek help must have encountered some difficulties.

However, there are probably more people who are in more difficult situations than them, for example in remote and impoverished mountainous areas where people cannot even get out.

Human abilities are limited.

Li Jiankun could only choose to help those who needed help more first.

At this moment, there was a commotion from behind.

A middle-aged man tried to rush towards Li Jiankun, but was held back by the young and strong man from the security department behind him.

"Let me go, I mean no harm and I'm not looking for help!"

"Then what are you rushing for?"

"I'm looking for Mr. Li, I have the news he wants to know!"

"what news?"

"This...can't be told to anyone else."

Li Jiankun paused and turned to look.