In the private room.
Lan Xingguo felt that he had dug a pit for himself.
The more Li Dong thought about it, the more he felt that it was appropriate.
Setting up his own private airline, the prestige would increase in an instant!
He was not talking about himself. He was now the richest man in the country. He could even eat Western food in slippers. The key was Far Away Logistics.
Far Away Logistics had made a lot of moves recently. It was building a storage center and opening the largest logistics park in Huadong.
But after all, it was established too late. In addition, it had not accepted any orders yet. It was hard for outsiders to accurately position Far Away Logistics.
And the role of Far Away Logistics, in Li Dong's plan, was not just to satisfy the needs of shopping malls and supermarkets.
With such a large investment, it was not worth it if it was just for his own business.
Li Dong's ambition was not just limited to this.
Logistics was not just the core of the e-commerce industry. It was also the core of the future O2O. It was the hub of many industries.
Controlling the logistics channel meant controlling the lifeline of many enterprises and industries.
What Li Dong wanted was a bigger one, a bigger one.
Far Away Logistics was not just the express delivery industry. It was not just a tool to satisfy the needs of Far Away Mall. From the day he took over the Far Away Logistics Park, Li Dong had this plan.
Setting up Far Away Airlines, as long as the marketing was done properly, Far Away Logistics would immediately become a big shot in everyone's eyes.
Thoughts were just thoughts. Li Dong knew that this matter could not be rushed.
Seeing Lan Xingguo's bitter smile, Li Dong comforted him, "Big brother, business is business. Even if I withdraw my investment from Sichuan Airlines, you are still my big brother. If you need anything in the future, feel free to look for me. I will not refuse. Of course … "
Li Dong paused for a moment before extending an invitation once again, "If Brother Lan can come and help me, then I'd be even more grateful."
Setting up an airline required the help of professionals.
Far Away Logistics' current team could not pass the approval of the Civil Aviation Administration.
To pass the approval of the Civil Aviation Administration, not only the hardware was needed, but professionals were also necessary.
Lan Xingguo was the most suitable professional!
It could be said that he had been dealing with planes his whole life.
He became a soldier at the age of 15 and entered the Air Force.
He was the youngest special-class pilot in the Air Force and brimming with talent. He wasn't just a pilot.
Lan Xingguo transferred at the end of 1993 and entered Old Sichuan Airlines.
At that time, Old Sichuan Airlines suffered losses every year. Lan Xingguo, a soldier, was appointed to take over Sichuan Airlines in 1996.
In his hands, up to now, Sichuan Airlines had been profitable for 12 consecutive years.
It could be said that Lan Xingguo took 90% of the credit for going from an inconspicuous small airline company to its current scale of 10 billion.
From less than 1 billion to over 10 billion now. it was a 10% growth rate.
Li Dong, of course, wanted Lan Xingguo to help him.
He was really helping her, not just out of courtesy.
Li Dong wanted to set up a private airline, so he needed a high-end talent who was both professional and knowledgeable in management. He also needed someone whom Li Dong trusted.
Lan Xingguo met the requirements in all aspects. Sichuan Airlines, which was worth tens of billions, was well managed, let alone a new company that could not be compared to Sichuan Airlines.
With Lan Xingguo, Li Dong Li Xingguo could do nothing.
Lan Xingguo had been dealing with planes for so many years. He had been an executive in the airline for so long. He knew a lot of talents. He had even trained a lot of them.
Not to mention anything else, just the human resources structure alone.
To put it bluntly, even if they spent a lot of money, it would take them at least a year to prepare for it.
But in Lan Xingguo's hands, he could prepare all the necessary personnel in a month.
In short, if Lan Xingguo was willing to take the helm, Li Dong Li Dong could save money and effort.
He was confident in Lan Xingguo's character. He had been a soldier for 30 years. He was honest and straightforward.
In Sichuan, no one who knew Lan Xingguo would say anything bad about him.
More importantly, Lan Xingguo had a lot of connections in the aviation industry. He was a leader in the Air Force. There were many leaders in the Civil Aviation Administration who were his old comrades.
Li Dong Li Dong wanted to recruit such a person.
Lan Xingguo shook his head. "Dongzi, I can't. Sichuan Airlines can't do without me …"
"Brother Lan!"
Li Dong interrupted. "You said you can't bear to leave Sichuan Airlines. I have no doubt about this. After all, you have been working in Sichuan Airlines for 15 years.
But to say that Sichuan Airlines can't do without you, to put it bluntly, you are sticking gold on your face.
It has been 15 years. Everything that should be stabilized has been stabilized. All the difficulties that should be overcome have been overcome.
Right now, who knows how many people are scolding you behind your back, saying that you are a dog in the manger.
Chairman, General Manager, and Party Committee Secretary …
All the positions that can be promoted have been taken by you. The people below have no complaints?
Not to mention the people below, even the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) might have complaints.
As long as you, a veteran and meritorious person, are in Sichuan Airlines, they will not be able to intervene.
Do you think there are no complaints behind your back?
Brother Lan, think about it.
Even if you don't think about yourself, think about your future generations.
Your career in Sichuan Airlines has reached its peak. Your reputation has also reached its peak. But to put it bluntly, how much money do you have?
You don't want to extend your hand. You only know how to work hard. With that little salary and bonus, after so many years, do you have 10 million? "
Lan Xingguo was embarrassed. 10 million? You really think too highly of me.
The salary of Sichuan Airlines was not high. The bonus was quite generous, but it was relatively speaking.
In addition, in the past few years, Sichuan Airlines did not have money to pay dividends. In those years, he could at most earn a few hundred thousand a year.
These two years, his life was slightly better. But in a year, it was only a little more than a million.
He still had to spend on himself and his children. Now, he only had 3 to 4 million.
This much money was indeed not a small amount for ordinary people.
Moreover, Lan Xingguo still had a house and a car. No matter who saw it, it was enough.
But the richer you are, the more you can spend. Lan Xingguo himself did not spend much. Even if he spent, it was usually for business, and the company would reimburse him.
The one who could really spend money was his son.
He did not spend money for no reason. He was still very dedicated to his son. The key was that his son had a girlfriend in Beijing.
Buying a house in Beijing would easily cost millions or even tens of millions.
Lan Xingguo's savings were enough to buy a house for his son. But his son still had to spend money to get married and have children in the future …
In short, Lan Xingguo's status in the business world was not low. But when it came to wealth, it was really not much.
He himself did not have much desire for this, but when Li Dong mentioned his children and grandchildren, Lan Xingguo still slightly stirred up a wave.
Since Li Dong mentioned this to him, he naturally knew what to do. Seeing that he did not speak, he said, "Big brother, come Far away and work with me! I can't guarantee anything else, but the annual salary plus dividends will be at least ten million a year! After five or six years, I won't stop you if you want to retire. Help me set up the framework, and I will do the rest myself. You are almost 60 years old. If you say that your age is nominal, then it is 60. If you continue to work in Sichuan Airlines, you will only be able to make use of your remaining energy. When you reach 65, even if you don't leave, others will have to chase you away. Why do you have to be bullied? "
Lan Xingguo was speechless. "Why do you sound like I'm almost abandoned by people? I'm doing well in Sichuan Airlines. Today, I obviously came to tell you good news. Now, it suddenly becomes you want to withdraw your investment and poach me away. My brain can't take it anymore. "
"Big brother, whether you want to change your mind or not is the same thing. Can I, Li Dong, fool you? Come and work with me. Let's do something big! The civil aviation company of SF Express hasn't approved it yet. If we intercept it, then we will be the first civil aviation express delivery! In the future, when Far away Logistics becomes the first, not just a single airline, but I will set up airline branches all over the country and the world … At that time, you will be the founder of Far away Airlines. You are destined to leave your name in history … "
Li Dong's saliva flew everywhere as he spoke, but Lan Xingguo was dumbfounded. "Save your energy. You can just use these words to feed chicken soup to those children who just graduated. I, your big brother, have long passed that age. You have already said that I am 60 years old. What else can't I get over? "
Li Dong was stunned for a moment, then he laughed dryly. "Big Brother Lan, I am serious …"
Lan Xingguo waved his hand and raised his glass. "Let's not talk about this first. Whether you want to withdraw your investment or not, I'm here to drink with you tonight. I won't talk about business. As for your airline, you should confirm it yourself first. You said it was once, but you didn't even investigate it. In the entire Faraway Group, you are probably the only one who knows about this. You are not a grassroots team now. With your unprepared attitude, who dares to jump ship to your company? "
Lan Xingguo was also telling the truth. Although Far away was not weak, Li Dong was also rich.
But did a big company mean everything would be fine?
Many big companies, when their leaders were hot-headed, they decided to launch a big project. As a result, they were not prepared in advance and ended up with a bleak ending.
Lan Xingguo was old and was about to retire. He really didn't dare to accompany Li Dong.
SF Express had been preparing for the airline since 2005. It had been more than three years, and there was no news at all.
Far away, now that Li Dong suddenly wanted to do it, who knew how long it would take.
If he waited for three to five years, it would be time for Lan Xingguo to retire.
Although Lan Xingguo rejected him, Li Dong's eyes lit up when he heard that.
Lan Xingguo was not prepared enough. Lan Xingguo had concerns!
He didn't say that he couldn't jump ship, but because Li Dong's words were too exaggerated, he didn't dare to rest assured.
Li Dong didn't have any preparation in advance. It was just a meal, and he wanted to invest billions in an airline company. It was normal for Lan Xingguo to have concerns.
Li Dong quickly said, "Okay, let's not talk about this now. When I go back, I will hold a board meeting to confirm this matter and set up a preparatory team for the airline company. In addition, I will sell the shares of Sichuan Airlines as soon as the funds are in place. When the funds are in place, the preparatory team will be set up, and the company will officially determine the plan. At that time, I will invite Big Brother Lan to join! "
Li Dong's words were also full of sincerity. The key was money!
As long as the money was in place, everything else could be discussed.
If Li Dong could really guarantee sufficient funds, everything else was not a problem.
Lan Xingguo raised his eyebrows slightly, but didn't say anything.
It was too early to say whether he would jump ship or not.
Also, he really couldn't bear to leave Sichuan Airlines. For 15 years, he joined Sichuan Airlines after graduating from the army, and Sichuan Airlines had grown step by step in his hands.
How could it be so easy to leave just like that?
Chen Lang had also worked in Huarun Resources for many years. Compared to Lan Xingguo, there was still a difference between them.
Chen Lang could only be considered as the middle management in Huarun Resources.
The only thing he could control was Huarun Resources. Even so, there were still many mothers-in-law above him.
Lan Xingguo was different. He was the boss of Sichuan Airlines, and even the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission had to give him face. Generally, Lan Xingguo had the final say in Sichuan Airlines.
Now that he had gone to a faraway place, he might have more money, but he would be restricted in other aspects.
Since Lan Xingguo didn't mention this, Li Dong also didn't say anything. He raised his glass and said, "Big Brother Lan, let me give you a toast."
The two clinked glasses and chatted about other things.
Of course, Li Dong didn't give up.
He and Lan Xingguo had known each other for more than a year, and he had a general understanding of Lan Xingguo's character.
This old man's character was quite stubborn. He had to start from other aspects.
His son could be persuaded, and so could his wife.
In addition, there was the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Sichuan Airlines was still under the jurisdiction of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. If Lan Xingguo didn't want to leave, he would have to leave.
Of course, Li Dong would not do this unless it was a last resort.
A melon that was forcefully picked would not be sweet. He had to let Lan Xingguo be willing.
… …
On August 24th, Li Dong and Liu Minghua met.
Liu Minghua said: "General Manager Li, which place in Shu Du City is suitable to build Far away City? You pick a place. The government will try their best to give Far away City a discount in terms of land!"
Li Dong suddenly felt awkward. After a while, he said: "Thank you for your kindness, but Far away City does not have such a plan yet …"
He wanted to get a good piece of land in Shu Du City. Liu Minghua took the initiative to ask for a discount.
The key was that the southwest was not his biggest goal now. Even if he got the land, he would not build Far away City Square.
Liu Minghua hoped that Li Dong would start construction now and drive the economic development of Shu Du City.
Li Dong only wanted the land and did not do anything. Not only did he not get any benefits, but he also offended the people.
That was why Li Dong had tactfully refused. He did not want to give people hope and end up being even more disappointed.
Liu Minghua was not too disappointed, but he still focused on the preferential measures in Shu Du City.
This matter should not be mentioned directly to Li Dong. The key was that there were many things to do in Shu Du City. They really needed a large company to move in and bring some impact to Shu Du's economy.
But since Li Dong was not willing, then he will not force him.
For Far away City, his demands were not that big. The key was to pave the way for the future.
When Li Dong just refused, Liu Minghua immediately said: "Since Far away City can't be settled in Shu Du City, then your big data center must be settled in Shu Du City. Shu Du City's location is excellent …"
This time, Li Dong was not in a hurry to refuse. He said he needed to think about it.
This kind of big matter could not be solved in a single conversation. Although Liu Minghua wanted to keep Far away City's big data center, he did not force him too much.
What if he was forced into a corner and scared Li Dong away?
After that, the two talked for a while about the charity foundation and Faraway Supermarket's future investment in Shu Du City.
These things had already been decided long ago, so there was nothing to talk about.
Liu Minghua wanted to meet Li Dong today mainly to express his position and to express the importance of Shu Du City to Li Dong.
After all, the school that Li Dong built in Shu Du City saved countless lives. He still had to give him the necessary courtesy.
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