Siheyuan: Returning to 61 to collect waste

Tong Yao has read a lot of books and she is very clear about the difference between starting a company and being a street vendor, but this is the first time such a situation has happened in China, and she herself is not sure how to explain this issue to her parents-in-law.

For many years, a deadlock that had never occurred when the whole family sat around the table for dinner now happened.

Ye Chuan's older sister and two younger brothers were too scared to say a word; they had never seen their grandfather get so angry.

In their eyes, their grandfather has always been taciturn, and family affairs usually follow their father's wishes. Their father has always been in charge of all the big and small matters in the family.

They were bewildered by what had happened this time.

At night, Ye Chuan was lying on the bed thinking about how to run his business in the future. Tong Yao looked at her husband with worried eyes, but she didn't say much.

The couple spent nearly twenty years together. She had unconditional support for Ye Chuan. In her mind, Ye Chuan had hardly ever made any wrong choices.

Ye Chuan thought over and over again in his mind that attracting foreign investment was not a difficult problem. The key was how to use the funds reasonably after they were introduced.

The basic technical level within the existing system includes basic solar equipment design drawings, basic engine production processes, basic electric motor manufacturing methods, universal circuit board technology and later acquired basic computer design drawings.

For now, he has put aside computer technology and engine technology. The solar equipment he initially considered is not suitable at this time, so the only feasible technologies left are motor and circuit board technology.

Tong Yao beside him was breathing evenly, indicating that she had fallen into a deep sleep. Ye Chuan looked at the time and it was already 11 o'clock in the evening, but he was not sleepy at all.

He suddenly recalled the domestic electronic watches and instant cameras (Polaroid) that were popular in the late 1980s.

He thought that perhaps he could set up a cooperative factory to mainly produce electronic watches and point-and-shoot cameras, the former targeting the domestic consumer market and the latter to earn foreign exchange for export overseas.

He has the technology of electric motors and circuit boards, while Japan's Aoi Rie is proficient in camera production. Combining the technologies of both parties can produce a very cost-effective point-and-shoot camera.

With their low prices, such products are bound to defeat competing products from Japan in the market. These two high-quality and low-priced products will quickly occupy the market and enhance brand awareness!

Thinking of this, Ye Chuan almost applauded himself for this ingenious plan. This was undoubtedly a good idea that put him seven to eight years ahead of his peers.

Although he had formally submitted his resignation, his two superiors still asked him to stay in the business system for another week to help the new person complete a smooth handover.

For Ye Chuan, completing the handover task was just his job, and he had no objections. The next day, after returning to work, Ye Chuan first contacted Rie Aoi in Japan and shared his entrepreneurial ideas with her.

Rie Aoi was extremely excited about the news that Ye Chuan was about to enter the business world, and said that she would go to China as soon as possible to discuss specific cooperation matters.

In 1979, although international flights were open, due to the high ticket prices, most passengers were diplomats or business leaders. However, it was relatively easy to apply for a visa to China with Rie Aoi's qualifications.

At noon, the new job transfer notice came down. Zhao Ji was designated as the next director of the business system, and Han Lifen became the deputy director.

When they heard about the appointment, they both thought that Ye Chuan was about to be promoted, and they came to the office to congratulate him, but they didn't expect that Ye Chuan was about to leave the unit. "Director Ye, are you really going to resign?" Zhao Ji asked in disbelief. "Indeed, I plan to turn to the business world to explore new opportunities. From now on, the important task here will be handed over to you and Director Han!" Ye Chuan said with a smile. Zhao Ji was puzzled: "But why do you want to do this?" For him, a stable job is more important than anything else. Besides, Ye Chuan has a bright future, so why would he give up everything so easily? This behavior was almost incredible in his eyes and completely incomprehensible.

"No particular reason is needed, I'm just a little tired of the status quo and want to do something more challenging..."

For people of this era, the idea of ​​“the world is so big and I want to go explore it” is still unfamiliar, and venturing into business is an even more difficult concept to accept.

They think that doing business is just to find a place to set up a stall, and running a company or a factory seems too far away for them. Besides, can a person really sell his products if he opens a factory?

"Director Ye, please don't be like this. I am willing to serve you all my life. The position of director will always be yours!" Zhao Ji hurriedly expressed his loyalty.

"Okay, Zhao Ji, Sister Lifen, from now on, the company's affairs will be handed over to you. Perhaps we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

"Ye Chuan, are you really leaving?" Han Lifen had known Ye Chuan for a long time and had always treated him as a younger brother.

"Sister Lifen, I have submitted my resignation to my superiors and it has been approved, but I will still be here for the next week to help Zhao Ji complete the handover."

Hearing this, the joy that had just surged in Zhao Ji's heart was quickly replaced by sadness. He had worked under Ye Chuan for more than ten years and had long admired him.

A small outlet and a supply and marketing cooperative were merged into a commercial hub, becoming a commercial benchmark in the capital and even the whole country, even department stores could not match it. Now, the person who created this miracle is leaving, and Zhao Ji, as the new director, has no confidence in keeping this family business.

Suddenly, an idea came to him.

"Director Ye, you will definitely need help when you start your business. Why don't I quit my job and work with you?"

Ye Chuan smiled and said, "Stop fooling around and be a good director. You are only forty-five years old and have a bright future."

Zhao Ji sighed and lowered his head. His impulse just now made him say these words. In fact, he was reluctant to give up this stable iron rice bowl. There were too many unknowns in starting a business, and it was better to have a stable income in this job.

At this time, Fatty Han rushed in and said in a rough voice: "Brother Ye, are you leaving?" Ye Chuan nodded.

"Brother Ye, I'll go with you too!" Fatty Han said directly. Ye Chuan nodded and said briefly: "Okay!"

Han Lifen next to her seemed to want to say something but hesitated and finally said nothing.

Her "little brother" was stubborn, and if he hadn't met Ye Chuan, he might still be a clerk at the bottom of the business point. After following Ye Chuan, he has become a middle-level leader in the business organization.

She knew that this was not a momentary impulse, but a sincere decision made by her brother.

Even though he lost his iron rice bowl, he believed Ye Chuan would not treat him unfairly.

Never mind, Ye Chuan is a man of unfathomable potential, maybe he can really create something great. As the news spread, more people learned about Ye Chuan's resignation.

Ma Jianshe, Liu Jun, Xia Zhongyuan, Qi Mazi, as well as Yuan Guowei, deputy chief of the technical department of the Second Electronics Factory, and his two assistants also expressed their desire to follow him.

Ye Chuan originally had plans to enter the electronics industry, and these people all had professional backgrounds, so he nodded and agreed to accept them all.

But he had only one request: to quit his iron rice bowl and start a business he had to get his family's support, otherwise he would continue to work in his original unit.

As a result, everyone submitted their resignation letters the next day, and it is not known whether they actually obtained their family's consent.

Ye Chuan was deeply touched. Joining him was an option full of uncertainty, and they resigned from their public offices only out of personal favor to him.

Upon learning of these people's decision to resign, Ye Chuan simply said: "Brothers, please rest assured that I will make sure you won't regret it!"

A week passed in a flash. Ye Chuan sat in the office, gazing at the workplace where he had worked for nearly twenty years, feeling filled with emotion.

When he first arrived at the business point, he was still a clerk running business on the streets. He was exhausted every day and rode a tricycle with Fatty Han to collect waste.

Later, he was gradually promoted to the head of business points, and integrated resources to create a business empire that was ahead of the times.

This business empire was established eighteen years ago. It has gradually grown to its current scale, setting an industry benchmark in the country and becoming one of the country's top commercial complexes.

Over the years, Ye Chuan has been deeply rooted in the fertile soil of this era, surrounded by considerate parents, his beloved wife Tong Yao, and three lovely children.

After finishing his last cup of tea, he opened the door of his office, only to see a crowd of people surging outside, lining up all the way to the courtyard of the business empire.

"Old Zhao, Sister Lifen, what's going on?"

Standing in the front were Zhao Ji and Han Lifen. They had been waiting at the door for some time but had never knocked, for fear of disturbing his mood on his last working day.

"Director Ye, we really don't want you to leave!" Zhao Ji's voice was a little choked. If he could choose, he would rather give up the position of director than let Director Ye leave.

Ye Chuan didn't say anything, but just patted the other person's shoulder heavily.

"Director Ye, can you please not leave the business empire?" Luo Aimin pleaded with reluctance. Ye Chuan smiled, and although he didn't say anything, his eyes were already wet.

"Director Ye, would you consider staying?" "Director Ye, please stay!"

"Director, the company really can't do without you!"

Every time Ye Chuan took a step forward, there was always someone sincerely trying to keep him.

The line stretched from the office all the way to the gate of the business empire, attracting many citizens to stop and watch, thinking that something big had happened.

At the end of the line was a security guard, Mr. Cui, who was in his seventies. He had worked here since he was in his forties, and had spent more than thirty years there, making him one of the longest-serving employees in the business empire.

He had seen many changes in leadership, but had never met a boss who treated him as kindly as Ye Chuan.

Every time he saw Ye Chuan, he not only greeted him kindly, but also took the initiative to give him red envelopes and gifts during festivals. This kind of warmth made people respect him.

Uncle Cui shook Ye Chuan's hand tremblingly, with tears in his eyes: "Director Ye, thank you for your care and concern for me over the years!"

Ye Chuan smiled and replied, "Uncle Cui, you are already over seventy years old. It's time for you to go home and enjoy your old age."

Uncle Cui nodded, tears welling up in his eyes: "Listen to Director Ye, I will go home to retire next year, I really can't work anymore!"

Ye Chuan stood at the door, his eyes set on the business that was still in operation, and the people who came with him waited quietly. After a long while, he said goodbye to the two friends beside him: "Lao Zhao, Sister Lifen, I'm leaving first!"