Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 265: Future Focus

According to what Ho Ying-tung knew about Lu Shaohua, Lu Shaohua would not be so serious if there was no important matter. Seeing Lu Shaohua's serious expression at the moment, Ho Ying-tung had to become serious as well.

"It's like this. Your old company was mainly engaged in real estate. My group also has a Phoenix Real Estate, which is developing very fast. And Hong Kong is such a small city, so competition is probably inevitable." Lu Shaohua did not say it directly, but said it indirectly. He believed that with Ho Ying-tung's talent, he could hear it.

Who is Huo Yingdong? He has been in the business world for more than half a century. How could he not recognize what Lu Shaohua said? He sighed and said, "Yes, competition is inevitable. Our two families have such a good relationship that it is impossible for us to fight to the death. Oh? Is there any way to avoid fierce competition when you talk about this today?"

"Haha! To be honest with you, I held a high-level meeting in the company this morning, and the CEO of Phoenix Group proposed a solution, saying that our two companies should enhance communication and understand each other's next development plan. As long as we know each other's next plan, we can try to avoid conflicts, and this can solve the problem of competition. If there is competition, it will only be benign competition." Lu Shaohua told all the plans in one breath, but this is not the end. After taking a breath, Lu Shaohua continued. "This method can solve the problem of competition, but this next plan may involve business secrets, so I came to you today to see if there are any other ways."

Huo Yingdong nodded, and his expression became solemn. To be honest, if Lu Shaohua hadn't raised this issue today, he would have discussed it with Lu Shaohua sooner or later. Huo's Real Estate may have been the overlord of Hong Kong's real estate industry a few years ago, but since the establishment of Phoenix Real Estate, its dominant position has gradually been lost. To be fair, Phoenix Real Estate has now surpassed Huo's Real Estate and replaced its dominant position. If this problem is not solved, as time goes by, Huo's Real Estate's market share may really decrease.

Now Lu Shaohua raised this question obviously for the sake of their personal relationship. It can also be said that Lu Shaohua was helping Ho's Real Estate in disguise. However, since it involved business secrets, Ho Ying-tung had to fall into deep thought.

After a long while, Huo Yingdong seemed to have a plan and said calmly, "This method is feasible, but it is also unsafe. I think we should send two trusted people to communicate with each other, so that it will not be confidential. In addition, we can cooperate to solve some projects!"

Cooperation, cooperation again, what does cooperation mean? It means earning less money. Lu Shaohua has no choice but to cooperate with others on some projects. It's not that he doesn't want to get it all by himself, but that he has to rely on external forces to complete the project.

But real estate is different. Lu Shaohua is capable of doing it alone and has now successfully opened up the situation. If it weren't for his relationship with the Huo family, Lu Shaohua could have made Phoenix Real Estate the overlord of Hong Kong.

"Well, I agree. If there is a big project, our two companies can operate it in the form of cooperation. This way, we can complement each other." Lu Shaohua said with a smile.

In a sense, Lu Shaohua did not want to cooperate with Ho Ying-tung on the real estate project, but Lu Shaohua thought of one thing, one thing that almost made him lost, and it was this thing that made Lu Shaohua decide to cooperate with Ho.

Yes, Lu Shaohua almost lost himself. Maybe it was because he had stayed in Hong Kong for too long. Subconsciously, Lu Shaohua regarded Hong Kong as his headquarters for development. In fact, Hong Kong was just a transit station. With future development, Lu Shaohua would shift his focus to Shenzhen. Since he was ready to shift his focus to Shenzhen, why should he become an enemy of the Huo family?

The cooperation can not only get a share of the big pie of the Hong Kong market, but also deepen the relationship with the Huo family. It is a two-pronged approach with more benefits than disadvantages. Why wouldn't Lu Shaohua do it?

"Haha!" Huo Yingdong laughed. The matter was resolved, which saved him a headache. How could he not be happy? "It's settled. Let me go to your company to discuss it in the next few days."

"Okay, just say hello to He Chengyi when the time comes." He Chengyi has been following Lu Shaohua for some time, and Lu Shaohua knows his character and is trustworthy.

"Well, now that we've finished talking about business, it's time for you to give us some advice." Huo Yingdong said with an even bigger smile. "I heard from Xiaoyue these days that the working atmosphere in your company is very strong, and she even asked me, an old man, to go and learn from you."

"..." Lu Shaohua was speechless for a while. He didn't expect Huo Xiaoyue to say this to Huo Yingdong. He shook his head and said, "You don't want us to say it here, do you?"

"Oh?" Huo Yingdong looked puzzled, paused, and then laughed as if he had realized what was happening. "I forgot this is a meeting room. Let's go to my office and talk."

In this way, Lu Shaohua was taken to Ho Ying-tung's office.

Lu Shaohua had no experience in running a company. If we have to say that Lu Shaohua had made a contribution to the Phoenix Group, it was in management. He imitated the rules of some companies in his previous life and applied them to the Phoenix Group. Unexpectedly, the effect was quite extraordinary and greatly increased work efficiency.

Another thing is that Lu Shaohua cherishes talents. Phoenix Group only recruits elites. This sentence appears almost every time it recruits. There is also a period of assessment after recruitment, which is also a probation period. If no results are achieved during this probation period, they will still be kicked out of the Phoenix Group. It is under this situation that an invisible pressure is exerted on internal employees, forcing them to work hard.

Of course, some people feel too much pressure and don't want to work in Phoenix Group, but who can blame Phoenix Group for its amazing benefits? Money makes the world go round, who would want to go against money? A media outlet once calculated the accounts of Phoenix Group employees and found that an average employee working in Phoenix Group for one year would earn twice as much as others. In simple terms, working in Phoenix for one year would earn the same as working for others for two years.

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"Well! It looks like I have to make a major reform as well." Ho Ying-tung seemed to be talking to himself.

After listening to Lu Shaohua's talk about Phoenix Group, Ho Ying-tung also realized some of the problems. They are a family company. Since it is a family company, it naturally has many relatives and friends. There are many people who are sent in to eat for free and live a lazy life!

"Cut the Gordian knot, Mr. Huo!" Lu Shaohua said meaningfully.

"Yeah." Huo Yingdong nodded and made a decision. After a moment, he suddenly said, "I've decided."

"Oh?"

"Haha! I decided to go to your Phoenix tomorrow morning to see if there is anything I can learn from it." Ho Ying-tung said very seriously.

"Haha!" Lu Shaohua laughed, thinking it was something. "No problem, but I have to make it clear that I will not accompany you downstairs. I can only welcome you to the office."

"Yeah." Ho Ying-tung nodded, as if he didn't care about these. He also knew that Lu Shaohua had a hidden identity, so he could naturally understand it.

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In Ho Ying-Tong's office, Lu Shaohua chatted with him for more than half an hour before leaving the Ho Building. Ho Ying-Tong originally wanted to invite Lu Shaohua to his house for dinner, but Lu Shaohua refused. He was a person who feared trouble. If he went to the Ho family for dinner, he would have to go back to his villa, and it would take until eight or nine o'clock in the evening. It would be better for him to eat something outside and return to his residence early.

The next day, Lu Shaohua got up early, an hour earlier than usual, and finished breakfast at around 8:. He first called Liu Mingzhang to tell him that Ho Ying-tung was going to Phoenix Group, and asked Liu Mingzhang to take time out to accompany Ho Ying-tung throughout the trip.

Liu Mingzhang certainly didn't know that Ho Ying-tung was coming to Phoenix Group, but he didn't ask much. He just said that he was trustworthy and didn't say anything else. Lu Shaohua also hung up the phone, then ran back to his room, found a black suit that he rarely wore and put it on before setting off for Phoenix Building.

When they arrived at Phoenix Building, the time was 9 minutes to 5. Lu Shaohua did not rush upstairs, but waited in the parking lot, waiting for the arrival of Ho Ying-tung. Although he could not accompany him around the company, he still had to greet him.

Huo Yingdong was a punctual person. He arrived at the parking lot of Phoenix Building on time at 9 o'clock. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw Lu Shaohua. "Haha, you are not waiting for me here."

Lu Shaohua nodded and said apologetically, "I can't accompany you to grow old together, but I have to welcome you."

"Well, you are thoughtful." Ho Ying-tung greatly appreciated Lu Shaohua's move.

Lu Shaohua didn't say anything more, but looked at the people who got out of another car. They were Ho Chun-ting and Ho Chun-yu, the two sons of Ho Ying-tung. Lu Shaohua was very surprised. He didn't expect Ho Ying-tung to make such a big show. After greeting them with a smile, he turned his head to look at Ho Ying-tung, as if asking him if it was necessary for him to make such a big show?

"Alas! I'm old now. Sooner or later, they will take over the Fok Group. If I don't let them see it now, they will not know their place." Ho Ying-tung spoke in a voice twice as loud as usual, as if he was afraid that Ho Chun-ting and Ho Chun-yu could not hear him.

In response, Lu Shaohua smiled bitterly and shook his head, then apologized to Huo Yingdong. "Grandpa Huo, please go in through the main gate. Mingzhang is already waiting for you there, and he will keep you company the whole time."

"Okay, I'll come back to see you after the tour." Huo Yingdong nodded. "Then we'll leave first."

"Well, your office is on the 30th floor, Mingzhang knows it." Lu Shaohua also nodded and waved goodbye.

Ho Ying-tung took his two sons to visit the group. Lu Shaohua did not stay in the parking lot for long. After Ho Ying-tung and his sons walked away, Lu Shaohua took the elevator directly to his office and looked at documents while waiting for Ho Ying-tung and his sons to come up.

But the wait was not short. It was not until 11 o'clock in the morning that Huo Yingdong came to Lu Shaohua's office with an excited look on his face. As soon as he entered the door, Huo Yingdong looked at Lu Shaohua with a strange look, and did not leave for a long time. He moved his lips and blurted out two words that made Lu Shaohua speechless for a long time...