He was stunned for a moment before asking, "Is it the same when I pay off the debt?"
Pei Qian nodded. "Yes."
Of course, it was the same at any time. The sooner you pay off the debt, the sooner you would complete more reverse publicity. Then, the faster I would lose money and become the richest man.
What was the difference between earlier and later?
Meng Chang was a little confused.
He had thought that Boss Pei would say something like "you are free to come and go when the time comes" and let him choose.
That way, Meng Chang would be able to pay off the debt without worry. He would definitely stay in Tengda if he had to choose.
However, he did not expect Boss Pei to say that.
What did that mean?
Wasn't Boss Pei grooming me as the successor of the Pei Corporation's publicity method? Why did he say that there was no need to stay in Tengda after paying off the debt?
That was strange and illogical.
However, Meng Chang did not say anything else. This question was very profound. It was definitely not something that could be figured out in two or three minutes. He could not possibly stay in Boss Pei's office and keep thinking about this question, right?
Thus, he decided to leave first and then slowly think about what Boss Pei meant.
…
After leaving Boss Pei's office, Meng Chang went to the advertising and marketing department and sat down at his desk.
He did not immediately consider a new publicity plan. Instead, he thought hard about what Boss Pei meant.
At first glance, Boss Pei's words were very strange. It did not match Meng Chang's series of deductions about Boss Pei.
However, Meng Chang believed that Boss Pei definitely did not say that for no reason. There must be some deep internal logic behind it.
"If I want to understand Boss Pei's deeper meaning, I have to start from Boss Pei's overall plan."
"Boss Pei has a clear plan for Tengda's development. That is to impart his game production methods, marketing and publicity methods, investment methods, Tengda spirit, and a series of 'secret manuals' to the person-in-charge through the training of the various department heads."
"The entire Tengda would be able to operate on its own without Boss Pei's will once we nurture all the person-in-charge into talents who can take charge on their own. Then, Boss Pei would be able to relax and retire.
"Boss Pei's arrangement for me should be the successor and publicist of the 'Pei Corporation's publicity method'."
"However, as the successor, shouldn't Boss Pei want me to stay in Tengda?"
"My understanding of Boss Pei is definitely not wrong. In other words … there's something wrong with my understanding of the concept of 'successor'?"
"The successor that Boss Pei is considering is different from the typical successor?"
"Yes, that should be the reason!"
"What Boss Pei needs is for the Pei Corporation's publicity method to be passed down and spread, not to stop at me.
"Other things such as game production methods, investment methods, and the Tengda spirit have to be passed down continuously. We can't just stop at the person-in-charge."
"That's why Boss Pei kept transferring the person-in-charge of the games department to other positions in hopes of speeding up this legacy!
Meng Chang could not help but feel emotional again after figuring that out. Boss Pei was indeed Boss Pei. He had such foresight!
Most people would not realize that something was amiss, but there was a problem with Boss Pei!
Many CEOs of large companies often faced the dilemma of not having a successor, to the point that they had to work until they died of old age, unable to retire.
That was because there was no suitable successor. Once he retired, the company would fall apart.
Thus, many CEOs of large companies would consciously groom their successors. As long as their successors could maintain their position, the large companies would be able to live well with their previous good foundation and market advantage.
Obviously, being able to groom outstanding successors was also an important criterion for evaluating whether a CEO of a large company was outstanding.
However, that was obviously not enough.
Boss Pei was not satisfied with that at all. Instead, he went to a higher level.
It was far from enough to groom only one or a few successors. That was because some successors might look good at the beginning, but they became worse and worse. This could be in terms of ability or attitude. Either their ability had declined, or their thinking had deteriorated.
Even if they were lucky and the successor that they groomed succeeded, what about after that?
Would he still have such good luck if he nurtured another successor?
It was just like an ancient feudal country. It was a good thing that the emperor had a very wise son, but could you guarantee that every future emperor would have a very wise son?
If this continued, they would regress sooner or later. Each generation would be worse than the previous. This was an irreversible process.
According to the most convenient method, Boss Pei could teach his game creation method to the person-in-charge of the games department. Then, he would not let him move. He would continue to make games and take over his job.
It was just like some martial arts grandmasters. If their disciples were not talented, they would pass down many of their ultimate techniques to different disciples.
That way, his ultimate techniques would not be lost, and the sect would not decline in a short period of time.
However, the final outcome would definitely be worse than the previous generation.
Boss Pei knew human nature well, so he could not trust people.
It was not that he did not trust the person-in-charge under him, but that he understood the weakness of human nature. He also knew how to take precautions and plan for the long term. He tried his best to make the route he designed less affected by subjective factors.
Boss Pei chose a more long-term approach. By constantly mobilizing the person-in-charge, he would cultivate their comprehensive abilities so that everyone could be independent. At the same time, he would allow the people with potential in the department to be promoted quickly and master the skills of the person-in-charge.
That way, there would not be the risk of a sudden break.
If Boss Pei only passed the Pei Corporation's publicity method to Meng Chang, what if Meng Chang was poached midway? What if he started his own business? Or what if he betrayed the Tengda spirit?
Meng Chang realized that in Boss Pei's eyes, he should just be a springboard to pass on the Pei Corporation's publicity method.
It was not difficult to understand the meaning of Boss Pei's words after thinking through this.
According to Boss Pei's plan, Meng Chang would have to pay off his debts through commission. That would definitely be many years later. The Pei Corporation's publicity method should have already spread throughout Tengda. Meng Chang was definitely not the only one who had mastered it.
Under such circumstances, there was indeed no need for Meng Chang to stay.
That was because anyone could do publicity work. Meng Chang should go to society and play a greater role and value. He should not continue to stay in Tengda and do marketing and publicity.
"In that case, Boss Pei still has a high degree of recognition for me. He does not completely see me as a subordinate and successor. Instead, he sees me as an independent person who is not attached to Tengda? He encourages me to start a business in society after I finish my studies and display greater value? "
"But if I pay off my debt now, what should I do then …"
Before Meng Chang left, he specially added another sentence. He asked if it would be the same whenever he finished paying off his debts. Boss Pei gave an affirmative answer.
That puzzled Meng Chang.
According to Boss Pei's plan, it would take at least a few years for the Pei Corporation's publicity method to spread in Tengda.
Meng Chang was so smart. He had only learned some tricks after learning the Pei Corporation's publicity method for more than a year. How could it be done overnight if he wanted to pass it down layer by layer?
However, if Meng Chang were to pay off his debts now and leave Tengda before the Pei Corporation's publicity method was passed down, why?
"Could it be that … Boss Pei thinks that I'm not taking the right path?"
Meng Chang suddenly thought of this possibility.
Obviously, according to the normal process, Meng Chang would spend a few years learning and promoting the Pei Corporation's publicity method in Tengda. After promoting it, he would be able to use the commission to pay off his debts.
However, if he paid off his debts much earlier, it would mean that he was using the Pei Corporation's publicity method to earn extra income outside.
Boss Pei obviously did not support these methods.
Could Boss Pei have asked Meng Chang to leave immediately because he felt that he could not encourage such evil practices? He could not let the Pei Consortium's publicity method have any problems with it. He could not let everything go astray.
Meng Chang broke out in cold sweat at that thought.
It was a good thing that he did not tell Boss Pei about repaying his debts. Otherwise, something big would have happened!
Boss Pei would definitely chase him out of Tengda then.
To Meng Chang, repaying his debts was no longer his first goal. He was more concerned about how he could learn true skills from Boss Pei.
Thus, he could not repay his debts now!
Not only could he not repay his debts, but he also had to think of a way to disperse a portion of his ill-gotten gains from before.
It was definitely impossible for him to completely give up on earning extra income. Meng Chang could not reach Boss Pei's high level of thinking. However, it was still possible for him to use the money to do some good things in order to seek peace of mind.
At that time, even if Boss Pei really found out that Meng Chang was earning extra income, he would probably let him off as long as he knew that he had used the money to do good things.
After figuring everything out, Meng Chang felt enlightened and quickly made a decision.
…
After sending Meng Chang off, Pei Qian continued to think about spending money.
"Who would have thought that something would go wrong with the seemingly reliable 'Successor'?"
"Sigh, these people in charge are really unreliable!"
"I might as well raise an animal instead of this group of people in charge. At least the animal would not think of stabbing me in the back when it is full. Humans are different …"
"Eh, wait."
"Animals?"
Pei Qian's eyes suddenly lit up as he had an idea.
Since the amusement park was already open, could he open a zoo?
The animals were so simple-minded. They only ate and slept every day. They wouldn't stab him in the back, right?
What's more, the zoo's expenses were huge. They had to give the animals the best living environment, clothing, food, housing, and transportation … Oh no, animals did not need to consider clothing and transportation, but just housing and food were very expensive!
What's more, there was no limit to providing a better living environment for the animals.
Opening a zoo required a huge investment in the early stages. It also required a lot of funds to maintain operations, and the subsequent expansion was also very strong.
It could not be more suitable!
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