The next morning.
This was probably the first time in many years that Ning Weikai sat in his office in casual attire on a working day.
His expression was calm. He was reading a movie magazine and a cup of coffee beside him. Yuan Jun was directing two secretaries to pack his documents and items into boxes. Square cardboard boxes were piled in front of the door. There were no more than ten of them. They were all the belongings of the CEO of the industry champion who once owned billions of assets.
Yuan Jun was also calm. He gently gave instructions to the secretaries. The two female secretaries didn't even dare to breathe loudly. The atmosphere in the office was so quiet, but their faces were tense. They were afraid that they would make a mistake.
It didn't take long for them to finish packing.
The two secretaries left like the wind. Yuan Jun coughed and said, "Mr. Ning, it's done."
"Okay." Ning Weikai responded calmly. He was still holding the magazine and seemed to be very focused.
Yuan Jun didn't say anything. He stood aside and waited quietly.
He didn't need to guess what the CEO was planning. He just needed to listen to his orders.
The midsummer sun was so good. It shone through the dark glass and onto the marble floor, reflecting a pale golden light. This pair of superiors and subordinates just sat there quietly, letting the seconds and minutes pass by.
Finally, just after ten o 'clock, someone knocked on the door. There were footsteps outside the door. The sound was loud, dense, and messy. It sounded like there were many people.
Yuan Jun walked over and opened the door. The first to enter was a vice president of New Bori, followed by the person in charge of the Sha Ying sub-brand, followed by the purchasing manager, the human resources manager, the marketing manager, and the information technology manager …
They all looked serious. Ning Weikai kept his head down and reading the magazine, as if he didn't notice the arrival of everyone.
So Yuan Jun let everyone in and gave a look to the secretary outside the door. The secretary made a gesture to indicate that no one else was coming. Yuan Jun closed the door tightly.
At this time, Ning Weikai finally raised his head. In everyone's eyes, the former CEO looked dignified and charming even though he was wearing a casual sports jacket and trousers.
"What? Are you all here to see me off? "Ning Weikai smiled." It's working hours now. Why are you all leaving without permission? "
Everyone looked at each other. The atmosphere in the big CEO's office was eerily quiet.
The vice president spoke first, "President Ning, what are your plans for the future?" Everyone echoed, "Yes! We want to know. "" You can't just leave without telling us. "
Ning Weikai smiled and stood up. He put his hands in his pockets and slowly walked to the front of the crowd.
"I haven't considered this problem yet."
He answered lightly, but the crowd was once again at a loss for words. At this moment, the general manager of the Sha Ying sub-brand spoke. He was someone Ning Weikai had groomed. He was in his early thirties and had graduated from a famous school. He wore a pair of glasses and was smart and decisive. He was the most outstanding one among the new generation of leaders in New Bori.
"Director Ning, I have a resignation letter here. It's mine. " He took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Ning Weikai. Then he smiled and said, "CEO Ning, I'll go wherever you go."
Ning Weikai glanced at it but didn't take it. He didn't say anything either.
Although the others weren't as decisive as the general manager of the Sha Ying sub-brand, seeing Ning Weikai's ambiguous attitude, they all started to speak up.
"Yes, Director Ning, we've been with you for so many years. We can't just leave like this."
"Can't you propose it to the board of directors? All the employees of New Bori can make a collective petition! "
"Director Ning, that newly established internet company has a few dozen employees and tens of millions of assets. What's so good about it? Why don't you do it yourself? "
When this idea finally came out of one of them, everyone else was silent.
Then they all spoke up without any hesitation.
"Yes, the technology, supplier relationships, and customer relationships are all in our hands. Let's make another brand! "
"People aren't a problem either. Everyone in the company is dissatisfied with Director Ning. As long as you say the word, at least everyone in the purchasing department and all the relationships will be brought over to you! "
"Director Ning, I've wanted to persuade you to do it alone for a long time. With your position in the industry, to put it bluntly, New Bori is relying on you, not the other way around. "
During this process, Ning Weikai remained silent.
But everyone was looking forward to it.
Because this was his usual decision-making style. He would let his subordinates express their opinions. No matter if they were right or wrong, he would never hold a grudge or make things difficult for them. He would tell you his final decision after careful consideration.
And this decision would always lead this group of people, and even all the employees of New Bori, in the right direction. Even if Sha Ying's success squeezed the profits of other brands. But anyone with a discerning eye knew that this was already the best result this son-in-law of Zhu's could have hoped for in an environment where he was trapped both internally and externally.
Even Ning Weikai himself didn't know that a few days ago, when the decision to change the top management was made, how many employees felt sad, resentful, and unjust! A successful leader's prestige in an enterprise was sometimes ubiquitous and silent. Every day, the employees looked up to him from afar and heard about his talent and courage. Their most intuitive feeling was that the annual red packets were getting thicker and their status in the industry was getting higher and higher. To them, Ning Weikai was a symbol.
He represented New Bori that was always innovative, always progressive, and always dominating the industry champion.
And one day, this leader was suddenly going to be demoted. The ordinary employees, even those who had never been in contact with him, would actually feel empty in their hearts. They would suddenly feel hesitant. They would suddenly feel that New Bori would no longer be the New Bori it used to be.
Ning Weikai raised his head and looked at them.
He silently counted the number of people in his heart. Out of the twenty-four department heads in the company, sixteen of them came today. Almost all the key departments were here. Very good.
He revealed a smile.
This smile made everyone feel hopeful. Assistant Yuan Jun was even more excited. Could it be that the boss already had this plan? That's great!
Who knew that his answer would be beyond everyone's expectations.
"I'm very grateful that you all came to see me off today. And thank you for your trust in me, Ning Weikai. " He patted the shoulder of the Sha Ying's general manager and looked at the vice president, "I appreciate everyone's kindness and I will definitely remember it. But these few days, I've been thinking about what I, Ning Weikai, want. Money? Fame and fortune? Power? "
Everyone was silent. He slowly shook his head, "No, none of them. I want these things. I can get them anywhere. " He turned his head and looked at the distant blue sky outside the window, as well as the vast New Bori park under the blue sky. He smiled faintly, "New Bori is my blood, sweat, and tears for many years. Especially Sha Ying, which has only been established for a year and is the company's main source of profit. There is still a lot of room for growth in the future. "
He turned his head to look at them. His voice was slow and powerful, "So my only hope now is that you all stay in New Bori and do a good job. Do a better job than before and stabilize the company's position in the market. Instead of ruining the empire that everyone has worked so hard to build over the years just for the sake of whether I stay or go. At the very least, I am still the major shareholder of Sha Ying. If you all do a good job, I can also make more money.
As for my plan … if I really want to start afresh in the future, it must be a wider and better field. Only then can I let you all follow me and live up to your trust and expectations in me. "
Before taking up his post in that lousy internet subsidiary, Ning Weikai applied for a month's leave from the headquarters. The higher-ups agreed without hesitation. So after saying goodbye to his confidants in New Bori, he had nothing to do. He asked Yuan Jun to drive around the city for the whole day and only returned home in the evening.
Ning Weikai's home was in the most expensive villa district in the city. The environment was beautiful and luxurious. Even the streetlights were inlaid with crystals. The misty light shrouded his home, making it look like a paradise that only existed in dreams.
He pushed the door open and walked in. The room was softly lit. He couldn't see anyone, but he could smell the fragrance of fresh food. Ning Weikai then realized that he was extremely hungry.
Zhu Hanyu heard the noise and immediately ran out of the kitchen. She was barefoot as usual and wore a wine-red spaghetti-strap dress. She looked graceful and weak. She was still that beautiful princess who didn't know how to take care of herself.
"Put on your shoes," Ning Weikai said in a low voice.
Zhu Hanyu replied with an "oh" and bent down to look for her lost shoes beside the sofa. But even though she lowered her head, Ning Weikai's sharp eyes could still see that her eyes were red. It seemed that she had cried a lot during the day.
Ning Weikai suddenly felt a deep exhaustion that he had never felt before.
When he was in New Bori during the day, even when he had to leave the sight of his subordinates, he had always been elegant and calm. The generous and righteous words that he had said to them were his true thoughts at the moment, but they weren't his complete thoughts.
His deeper thoughts were that he would definitely move in the future. Of course, he would work alone. Of course, he wouldn't work for Zhu's anymore.
But not now. Right now, he had just been hit by Zhu's when he was down.
He wasn't in a hurry. He wanted to wait for a better opportunity to make a comeback.
But this calmness and rationality, which he had to take every step carefully, suddenly disappeared the second he returned home and saw his wife.
All that was left was exhaustion and powerlessness.
In the past, if he saw signs of her crying at this time, Ning Weikai would definitely go up to her and pull her into his arms. He would coax her softly after hearing her words, or he would carry her to bed for a while.
Wasn't she his princess?
But today, he really didn't want to talk.
"I'm going in to sleep for a while." He threw these words and turned to go back to his room.
Zhu Hanyu, who was behind him, raised her head in surprise. "You … you're not eating dinner?"
"I'm not eating. I've eaten. "
When Ning Weikai said he was going to sleep, he really went to sleep. He closed the curtains and lay on the bed. The room was dark. Then he closed his eyes and his consciousness became hazy.
Indeed, it had been a long time since he had slept without any worries.
Who knew that just as he was in a daze for a while, he suddenly felt someone lying on his chest.
It was Zhu Hanyu. Her jade-like body was soft and boneless, and her doe-like watery eyes were looking at him, aggrieved and worried.
Ning Weikai reached out and pulled her into his arms. He really didn't want to talk. He only used this action to express his apology and exhaustion, hoping that she could understand.
Then Zhu Hanyu spoke. With a bit of probing and a bit of sadness, she said, "Weikai, you … will you fight against Dad and Brother?"
Ning Weikai suddenly opened his eyes and looked at her.
Looking at her, who was so close to him.
He suddenly felt that he couldn't stand it.
He pushed her away, got up, and put on his coat. He strode out. Zhu Hanyu's voice came from behind, "Weikai, you …"
He had already closed the door and left the house.
When he received Ning Weikai's call, Yuan Jun was very surprised. Because for so many years, Ning Weikai had never been to places like bars and nightclubs. Even if it was to discuss business, he couldn't avoid it. Once it was nine o 'clock at night, he would definitely get up and leave. There were also people who talked about him behind his back. They said that he was indeed a son-in-law who didn't even dare to go out and play. It was quite frustrating to be a man like this.
But Yuan Jun knew that wasn't the case. With Mr. Ning's means, if he really wanted to fool around outside, he might not be able to hide it from Miss Zhu Hanyu. Therefore, he attributed the reason why Ning Weikai didn't fool around to the deep love between them.
But today, Ning Weikai asked him to accompany him to the bar.
But Yuan Jun understood after thinking about it. Which man could bear such a big and frustrating setback in his career? It was understandable that the boss wanted to relax and even vent.
The two quickly sat down at a bar.
At this moment, in Yuan Jun's eyes, Ning Weikai still looked gentle and elegant as usual. Therefore, Yuan Jun temporarily put his mind at ease and ordered a dozen beers. The two of them drank from time to time.
This bar was the most famous in the city, and it was indeed worthy of its reputation. On the dance floor and everywhere in the bar, there were men and women swaying their bodies to the music everywhere. In Ning Weikai's eyes, this kind of physical interaction didn't have too much of an erotic aura. Instead, it seemed to be repressed and indulgent.
He smiled. "I haven't been to a bar for many years. The last time I was here, I was still in university. "
Yuan Jun replied with a smile, "Oh, is it because you were too busy with work?"
Ning Weikai paused and shook his head with a smile. "No, it's because I used to play too hard in the bar and made a mistake I didn't want to make. At that time, I was young and impulsively swore that I would never enter a bar again. Without realizing it, I've been waiting for so many years. "
Yuan Jun never knew that he had such a past, and didn't dare to ask further. He only nodded. The two of them continued to look at the dance floor in silence.
However, bars had always been a place to seek pleasure, and Ning Weikai's appearance and bearing were too outstanding. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that he was either rich or noble just by looking at his clothes and the Mercedes-Benz car keys on the table. In addition, he didn't have a female companion by his side, and he kept looking at the dance floor with a deep gaze. So, very soon, a woman came to strike up a conversation with him.
Naturally, those who dared to strike up a conversation with him had some confidence. The one in front of him was a beautiful girl in her early twenties. She looked like a university student, wearing a colorful spaghetti-strap dress, and had a very refined charm. Her lips were colorful, but her eyes were clear and clean. She sat next to him. "Hey, what are you looking at?"
Yuan Jun frowned and reached out to chase her away. However, Ning Weikai gave him a look to stop him. Yuan Jun had to sit back down in confusion.
"Nothing," Ning Weikai replied in a gentle tone.
The girl rolled her eyes and reached out to him. "My name is Lydia …"
Ning Weikai gently held her hand. "Your name isn't important."
Lydia burst into laughter. "You're so ungentlemanly." Suddenly, she leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Brother, don't think that I'm hitting on you. I saw that you were so sad, so I gave you a chance to have a romantic encounter. Are you in a better mood now? "After saying that, she suddenly stood up and walked away gracefully without looking back.
Yuan Jun looked at her hesitantly, but Ning Weikai looked at the girl's slim and young figure and suddenly laughed.
Why did he laugh? Because he suddenly felt that he was ridiculous.
He was a man in his thirties, but he actually wore his downfall on his face. Such a young girl was actually able to see through it, and then gave him a so-called "romantic encounter".
But his wife couldn't see it. She couldn't see it.
Once upon a time, there was also a girl as pure as ice who loved him.
She knew about his ambition, and she also knew about his difficulties. Whenever he said something, she could make her laugh. When he was worried about his work, she also held her face and squatted beside him, trying to think of a solution. When he outlined his uncertain future, the girl didn't dislike it at all. She said excitedly, "Okay, we're both so awesome. If we can continue to be this good, it's not impossible to build a foundation in Lin City together!"
She was more ambitious and high-spirited than him.
But now, his youth had faded. What he once thought was love was just a vague reflection in his heart. To him, Lin Qian was just a witness of his youthful years, and she couldn't stir up any waves. He knew very well that he loved his wife deeply. He loved her beauty, her simplicity, her fragility, and also her wealth.
But what did he really lose?
He now sat on hundreds of millions of wealth. Even if he was excluded by Zhu's, it would be a piece of cake for him to make a comeback. But why would he feel a sense of loss on this ordinary night? Like a young lad, he suddenly couldn't see his own life clearly.
While Ning Weikai was secretly depressed, the most ambitious person in the whole of Lin City and the whole bag industry was not the people of Aida, but Chen Zheng, who had been dormant for a long time.
That night, he was standing in the production workshop of his own SMQ, looking at the busy workers and the batches of new leisure bags that had just been produced. His expression was unreadable.
Behind him were the managers of the various departments of SMQ. This time, the battle between the prince and the CEO made everyone uneasy, but they were also full of confidence. In their view, Aida had suffered a setback last year because of Aito, and had not been doing well. New Bori, on the other hand, had contradicted itself and lost a large portion of the leisure bag market. Now that the market's enthusiasm for buying Sha Ying had stabilized, it was indeed a good time to recover the lost leisure bag market.
Of course, the premise of their thinking was that they had no idea that Aida was the boss behind Mind's fabrics. They had even bought fabrics from Mind, and the quality was really good. The purchasing department planned to propose a long-term strategic partnership.
At this moment, Chen Zheng stood in front of everyone, his heart beating like a tide.
This year, he had watched Aida and New Bori fight back and forth, and the whole market was a bloody mess. And under the successive suppression of Vinda, Aito, and Sha Ying, SMQ, the former second in the market, had unexpectedly suffered a series of unexpected disasters. Its mid-range leather bags, leisure bags, and outdoor bags market had gradually shrunk, becoming the company with the most serious losses among the three.
Now, he had put all his capital and bank loans on the line to fight this battle. He secretly made up his mind: it was either win or die! He had to make a complete comeback, drag SMQ out of the gradually declining valley, and return the favor to New Bori and Aida!
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