frightfiction Chapter 1015 Declined
Chapter 1015 Declined
When Liu Meilan heard her name being called, she smiled and stood up.
Leader Xu quickly gestured, "Today is like a symposium. Sit down and chat. No need to stand up. I'm an outsider, after all. I need to hear your honest opinions, as experts."
"Thank you, Leader Xu!" Liu Meilan sat down and mentally composed her words. "Actually, both the government and the private sector are working hard on sustainable development. Various policies are also being refined, such as strengthening the enforcement of fishing bans and subsidies, and deepening cross-border cooperation..."
After Liu Meilan finished speaking, Leader Xu smiled and asked, "Are you interested in setting up a salvage company in Guangshi City?"
Liu Meilan was slightly taken aback when she heard this, then smiled. "Undersea salvage isn't as easy as marine fishing or aquaculture. It's a 'three-year hiatus, three-year profit' type of business, with a lot of uncertainty. For ordinary people, this kind of industry won't make many people rich."
"Besides, seabed salvage requires large vessels and all kinds of specialized equipment, so the initial investment is huge! Most importantly, locating a sunken ship is difficult in itself. Sometimes, even if you find it, the water depth makes salvaging impossible!" Leader Xu smiled, his eyes meaningful. "That's true! Sifang Investment Company is very well-known, with a consistently high return on investment, and they're mostly involved in emerging technology industries. Are you interested in developing in Guangzhou? There's a more abundant labor force there!"
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "When there are new projects, we will definitely give priority to Guangzhou."
Leader Xu nodded and said, "Don't worry, our local policies are very generous."
Chairman Wang smiled and said, "Indeed, Shenzhen's reform and opening-up policies have proven to be very effective. As the provincial capital, Guangzhou is naturally most aware of their value, and its investment environment is also top-notch."
Tang Xiaoyu added with a smile, "We've received very positive feedback from farmers in Guangzhou since we sold our fry, and they've become our long-term customers. With the fishing ban becoming increasingly stringent, farmed seafood is poised to fill the gap in the market. This market has huge potential, and we'll continue to invest in it."
Afterward, Leader Xu chatted with the others for a few more words, and the overall atmosphere was quite harmonious. Since they didn't drink alcohol, the meal went by quickly, and everyone stood up to respectfully see Leader Xu off.
Liu Meilan and Tang Xiaoyu looked at each other and seemed to have figured out Leader Xu's intention. Aquaculture was just a hook, and his real purpose was actually ocean salvage.
"That batch of gold is too eye-catching." Liu Meilan said in a low voice with a hint of emotion in her tone.
Tang Xiaoyu nodded. "In fact, it's not just the gold that was directly handed over to the country. The Sifang Island Salvage Company has also sold a considerable amount of gold to Shenzhen City Bank in the past two years. Compared to mining and refining, gold salvaged directly from the seabed only requires simple purification, which is a very convenient process."
Chairman Wang smiled and asked, "Are you really not considering opening a salvage company in Guang City?"
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "That business is different from seafood farming. It depends too much on luck. I'm not sure. Now that the event is over, President Wang, I have some personal matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Tang Xiaoyu also nodded and picked up her bag. "President Wang, we'll invite you to the farm for inspection and guidance another day."
President Wang looked at the backs of the two people leaving and shook his head slightly. He had already told his comrade that it was impossible, but he still refused to give up. Now, he had directly refused.
If he were an ordinary person, he might not dare to refuse, but between Tang Xiaoyu and Liu Meilan, which one could he afford to offend?
Even a "dragon from the river" like Leader Xu must be treated with caution, otherwise he would not be used as a matchmaker just to meet him.
After Liu Meilan and Tang Xiaoyu returned to the company, their faces looked a little solemn.
Seeing this, Tang Xiaoyu asked, "Meilan, are you particularly worried?"
Liu Meilan nodded: "A little bit. Is there anything urgent at the company right now? If not, I want to go see my second brother."
"It's nothing serious, just small matters. I can handle it." Tang Xiaoyu replied, "As for the salvage company, you should discuss it with your second brother."
Liu Meilan nodded: "I understand."
Liu Meilan then got in the car with her bodyguards and headed directly to Sifang Investment Company. Liu Yiwen was in a meeting at the time, so she quietly pushed the door open, found a seat in the corner, and sat down to listen in, even taking out her notebook to record the meeting's contents.
After the meeting, Liu Yiwen looked at her and said, "Meilan, what suggestions do you have for today's meeting? I saw you were taking notes just now. If you have anything to say, just speak up."
Liu Meilan bluntly stated, "I think you talk too much nonsense in meetings. Meetings are supposed to be about discussing and solving problems. There's no need for so many lengthy speeches; it's a sheer waste of time. Secondly, each department is incredibly adept at passing the buck. If a task isn't completed, it's being blamed on all departments. Doesn't that mean everyone feels free to take responsibility? If that's the case, then it means all department heads are unqualified, and even you, the general manager, are incompetent."
"Now the company has email and instant messaging, and all communications are recorded. Responsibilities are assigned to the right department, and any process that has problems is held accountable. This way, responsibilities are clearly defined, leaving no one with any reason to shirk responsibility."
Liu Meilan's words directly criticized everyone in the company. Liu Yiwen touched his nose and turned to ask Assistant Yang beside him: "Did I really talk a lot of nonsense in the meeting just now?"
Assistant Yang wanted to say "no" but after looking at Liu Meilan, he finally nodded and said, "A little bit indeed."
Liu Meilan rolled her eyes. "Meetings are for discussing work. There's no need to discuss things unrelated to work in the meeting room. Remember this."
Liu Yiwen smiled awkwardly, "Okay, I'll definitely change it later." Seeing the general manager clearly stated his intention to correct the situation, who were they to refuse? Unclear responsibilities lead to buck-passing; when they are clearly defined, no one can shirk responsibility.
"We will change too! From now on, all work matters will be recorded and responsibilities will be clearly defined." Managers from various departments quickly followed suit.
Liu Meilan looked at Liu Yiwen again: "If you have another meeting like this in the future, remember to notify me! I want to be kept informed of the company's developments!"
Liu Yiwen nodded: "No problem! I will give you the highest authority, and you can view the email addresses of everyone in the company."
Liu Meilan nodded solemnly. "I hope that next time we have a meeting, we won't blame each other like we did today and improve our efficiency in problem-solving. Meeting adjourned!"
After saying that, Liu Meilan stood up first and walked out with a serious expression. When she passed by Liu Yiwen, she added, "General Manager Liu, come to my office."
As soon as she finished speaking, she walked out. Liu Yiwen looked at the people in the conference room who were looking at each other in confusion and said helplessly, "See? You always think I'm easy to talk to, so you just do things perfunctorily. If this continues, we'll all be in trouble."
After saying that, he turned and walked out. The seven people remaining in the conference room all had awkward expressions on their faces. As they looked at each other, they finally realized the many problems that existed at work.