hotmtlnovel Chapter 205 Holding a Short Meeting
Chapter 205 Holding a Short Meeting
"Have any problems occurred in the park these past twenty days?" Lin Zhou asked, his voice tinged with fatigue, but his mind remained clear.
Chen Man, who had been promoted to assistant general manager, sat down next to him, gently placed her bag aside, straightened her clothes, and answered methodically:
"Everything is stable overall; production, sales, and distribution are all proceeding according to plan. Orders for the latest generation of game consoles have increased by another 20% in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, and the factory has been working overtime. However…"
She paused, glanced at Lin Zhou's expression, and continued:
"Several of our parts suppliers were a little uneasy when they heard that we were going to build a production base in the mainland. They sent people over one after another to inquire about the situation, fearing that we would cut off their cooperation in the future."
"There are a few contracts for continued cooperation and renewal with overseas channels that require your personal signature and approval. There are also a few large expenditures from the finance department that require your final confirmation."
Lin Zhou frowned slightly: "These people are certainly well-informed."
"After all, we've made such a big move, it's been reported in the newspapers, there's no way we can hide it now."
Chen Man said softly, "But don't worry, I've managed to stabilize things for now. I've told them that the production bases in the mainland are for expanding capacity, not replacing them. For truly important core components, we will still prioritize cooperating with our old partners."
Lin Zhou was very satisfied with Chen Man's handling of the work, and nodded seriously, saying:
"Good, you did the right thing. We still need the supply chain support from Hong Kong; we can't let our old friends down. We'll gradually adjust the structure once the production bases on the mainland are fully operational."
As they were talking, the car had already entered the Yuen Long Industrial Area.
From afar, you can see the iconic building of Zhonghua Group, which stands out among the factory buildings. The four large characters "Zhonghua Group" on the roof shine brightly in the sunlight.
This is the earliest starting point of Zhonghua Electronics and the location of the group's headquarters. From the initial small factory to the current vast industrial park, it has witnessed Linzhou's rise all the way.
The car was parked in front of the headquarters building.
The managers and supervisors from various departments of the group, who had been waiting at the door, immediately greeted Lin Zhou and Su Wanqing respectfully as they stepped out of the car: "President Lin! President Su! Welcome back!"
The faces of the crowd showed both anticipation and a sense of relief.
During the days that the boss and his wife were away, although Lin Zhou's secretary Chen Man was in charge, no one dared to make decisions on many matters involving strategic direction and large investments. They were all left unresolved, waiting for Lin Zhou to return and make the final decision.
Lin Zhou nodded slightly, glancing at everyone with a concise and clear expression:
"Don't stand here anymore. Have all departments send all the backlogged documents and reports to my office."
"In addition, in ten minutes, please have the core management team gather in the conference room for a short meeting to hear a report on recent work."
"Yes, Mr. Lin!"
Everyone immediately responded and split up to take action, instantly putting the entire building into efficient operation.
Lin Zhou and Su Wanqing walked into the building side by side, and the elevator went up to the top floor, where the president's office was located.
Stepping out of the elevator, the corridor was clean and tidy. The employees walked briskly but in an orderly manner, and the atmosphere of the entire group was tense yet calm.
"Go back to your office first and have your assistant organize the materials. I'll finish up here and then we'll talk again," Lin Zhou said to Su Wanqing.
"Okay." Su Wanqing smiled gently. "Don't rush things, take care of yourself."
The two parted ways and went into their respective offices.
Lin Zhou's office was spacious and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the entire Yuen Long Industrial Park. A thick stack of documents was already piled on his desk, ranging from production reports, sales data, and financial accounts to cooperation contracts and letters of intent to connect with projects in mainland China.
Chen Man gently knocked on the door and heard Lin Zhou reply, "Come in."
Only then did she push open the door and walk in, carrying a stack of urgent documents she had specially selected:
"Mr. Lin, these are the most urgent matters and require your priority. Also, the overseas branch just called to schedule a conference call with you."
Lin Zhou walked behind the desk and sat down, took off his coat and casually tossed it on the back of the chair, rolled up his shirt sleeves to reveal his sleek wrists.
"The conference call is postponed to tomorrow. Now, let's prioritize all the work reports and go through them one by one."
"yes!"
After Lin Zhou finished speaking, he led her to the conference room. After everyone found seats and sat down, they began their work reports.
"First, the production director: Our production workshops in the park have produced a total of 300,000 game consoles in the past month, a 10% increase over the previous month. Inventory levels are kept within safe limits, and orders from Europe and America are already booked for the next two months..."
Sales Department: Three new distributors have been added in the Southeast Asian market, and the distribution channels in Australia have also been established. Shipments are expected to begin next month...
"Finance Department: This month's revenue, profit, and tax details are here. In addition, the first construction fund for the Luohu Industrial Park in Guangdong Province has been transferred, and the accounts have been verified to be correct..."
"Human Resources Department: The recruitment plan for senior executives of the high-end hotel located in the Zhonghua Building in Beijing has been launched. The first batch of management and technical personnel is being screened, and we await your interview to confirm your selection..."
Lin Zhou sat quietly at the head of the conference table, listening intently with sharp and calm eyes, not missing a single number or detail.
When faced with a critical issue, he would casually interrupt and ask one or two questions that went straight to the heart of the matter. His assistants and managers from various departments answered fluently, clearly having been well-prepared.
He listens very quickly and makes judgments extremely fast.
He would nod and agree to approve proposals for many jobs that had reasonable requirements.
If there are any doubts, point them out on the spot and request a re-verification of the data before starting the application process again.
For matters involving follow-up arrangements, he issued direct instructions, clearly defining timelines and responsible parties. There was not a single wasted word, not a moment's delay; the only sounds in the entire office area were his steady voice, the scratching of his pen on paper, and the occasional questions and answers.
Before they knew it, it was already evening, and the short meeting chaired by Lin Zhou had long since ended.
Outside the window, the industrial park of Zhonghua Group was brightly lit, and the office area was still brightly lit.
Lin Zhou picked up a cooperation agreement, glanced at it, then picked up a pen and signed his name at the bottom – Lin Zhou.
The handwriting is sharp and powerful, each stroke conveying an unquestionable determination.
This deal signifies that the multi-million dollar cooperation has officially taken effect, and that Zhonghua's overseas channels have expanded further.
He processes documents extremely quickly, with a clear mind and meticulous logic, as if he possesses a photographic memory; no loophole can escape his notice.
After some time, there was a gentle knock on the office door.
Su Wanqing walked in, carrying a cup of warm coffee, and said softly, "Have a cup of coffee first, to perk you up."
Lin Zhou looked up and saw his wife's gentle eyes. His tense nerves relaxed slightly. He took the coffee, took a sip, and felt the warmth slide down his throat, relieving much of his fatigue.
"How's it going on your end?" he asked.
"That's about it. The rest are all non-urgent; we can do them tomorrow." Su Wanqing walked behind him and gently rubbed his shoulder. "You must be exhausted?"
"It's alright." Lin Zhou held her hand and smiled slightly. "For so many years, you've been helping me with everything at Zhonghua Group, and it's been much harder and more tiring than what I'm experiencing now. What I'm going through now is nothing."
Su Wanqing felt a surge of emotion. All her efforts over the years had finally paid off. She just wanted to use her abilities to help him in his career, not as Mrs. Lin as others called her, but as President Su as others called her.
Lin Zhou was never one to settle for the status quo. He had grand ambitions and a sense of responsibility that others didn't understand. All she could do was stay by his side, share his burdens, and be his strongest support.
"Oh, right," Lin Zhou suddenly remembered something, "Zhou Mingyuan from Guangdong Huada Electronics, could you arrange for the heads of the quality control and production departments to contact him and have him come to Hong Kong to inspect the products?"
"Then go over there as soon as possible to inspect their production line and provide me with a detailed report. If it meets the standards, we'll sign a preliminary cooperation agreement."
"I've got it. I'll make the arrangements first thing tomorrow morning," Su Wanqing nodded.
Lin Zhou hummed in agreement, his gaze returning to the documents.
"There are just a few more documents to process. Once we're done, we'll go home."
Su Wanqing responded softly and stood quietly to the side, watching the man working diligently under the lamp.
Lin Zhou stood up, stretched his stiff back, looked at Su Wanqing, and gave her a relaxed smile: "All done, let's go home."
Su Wanqing smiled and nodded, reaching out to straighten his collar: "Let's go home."
The two walked out of the office side by side, their shadows lengthened by the light and cast into the corridor, creating a sense of peace and warmth.